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The best fictive experiences of 2024?
Okay. Okay. Bear with me. I know 2024 has only just begun, but I suspect I have already experienced the best fiction I will this year....

Dan
Feb 8, 20242 min read


#NewRelease Out of Body by Kimberly Baer
Today on the blog, I review author Kimberly Baer's YA paranormal adventure, Out of Body. I received an ARC from the author after being...

Dan
Feb 1, 20242 min read


#BookReivew A Council of Ghosts
Today on the blog, I review A Council of Ghosts by Ryan Harper Jones. The author contacted me through my website requesting a review and...

Dan
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Review: #NewRealease Forever Human
Today on the blog, I have a review of Forever Human by Ian E. Slatter. I decided to read this novel after hosting a Q&A with Mr. Slatter...

Dan
Jan 11, 20242 min read


Speculative Fiction that blew my mind in 2023
Wow! What a year 2023 was for surprising speculative fiction! I was flabbergasted numerous times by how astounding many of the fictive...

Dan
Jan 4, 20242 min read


2024 Reading Goals
Do you have any reading goals? I used to not bother setting reading goals or the like, but as I've been reading more and more, I found it...

Dan
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Top Books Read in 2023
Recently, I participated in Shepherd's favorite three reads in 2023. Here they are: Scythe by Neil Shusterman Emperor of Thorns by Mark...

Dan
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Books I'm Thankful for
It's the thankful time of year, a time filled with family and friends, and feasting. I want to share some books I'm thankful to have...

Dan
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Review of sci-fi The Levitation Game: A whimsical & mysterious journey
Today on the blog, I review The Levitation Game by Sharon Wagner. The author requested a review of her book through my website and...

Dan
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Review of #NewRelease Runedance
Beth Hudson, known as TFiredrake on Twitter/X, provided me an ARC of Runedance in exchange for a review. Magic, gods, music, and intrigue...

Dan
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Spooky October Reads
It's October, and that means Halloween. Are you looking for some reads that will give you thrills and chills? Then check out the novels...

Dan
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Beyond Squid Game - More Korean Sci-fi
Lately, there are scads of solid science-fiction/dystopian shows coming out of Asia on Netflix. The first show that caught my attention...

Dan
Sep 22, 20233 min read


I'll have a trope with that…
I have taken Bryan Cohen's free course on Amazon ads on several occasions. I'm far from a master at running ads, but his free courses are...

Dan
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Is it Friday the 13th yet? Book Review of Witch Every Way You Go
Recently, I came across a shorter work by one of my favorite small press/indie authors Robert Herold. I have read and reviewed The Eidola...

Dan
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Book Review: The Shadow Spinner by Eric Kao
Today on the blog, I have a review of The Shadow Spinner by indie author Eric Kao. The author messaged me through my site's contact form...

Dan
Aug 3, 20231 min read


Sci-fi & Fantasy Must Reads Update
It's only July, and I have finished my must-read list of sci-fi and fantasy novels for 2023. I need to create a list for the second half...

Dan
Jul 13, 20233 min read


YA Speculative Series for the Summer
Are you or someone you know a voracious YA fantasy or sci-fi reader? Perhaps both? Then I have recommendations for completed YA...

Dan
Jun 22, 20233 min read


Writing Workshop with Allen Eskens
Recently, my writing group did a workshop with mystery author Allen Eskens. His talk was incredibly informative and inspired me to read...

Dan
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Fantasy & Sci-fi Must Reads for 2023 update
2023 continues to be an excellent year for science fiction and fantasy reading. I want to update you on my "Must Read List for 2023". Are...

Dan
May 18, 20233 min read


The Joys of Reading on a Kindle
Until recently, I never seriously considered using an e-reader of any sort. When editing my writing, I'd print off chapter after chapter...

Dan
May 4, 20232 min read
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