What some reviewers are saying about “John Smith: Last Known Survivor of the Microsoft Wars” Susan Parkinson who has reviewed books for the BBC said: “George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’ is referenced. I believe that Roland Hughes’ novel should be considered as important as ‘1984’ and Aldous Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’. Highly recommended as a thought provoking and fascinating read.” Jeff Wallace said: “Mr. Hughes’ book reminds me of reading Plato’s books Phaedo and Meno. When … John Smith: Last Known Survivor of the Microsoft WarsRead more
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Innovera Yakov
YA Fantasy Date Published: 2/14/13 Innovera Yakov is a beautiful world of crystals that turns under five moons and two brilliant suns that never set. Flitters take care of domestic chores while Starbirds and Starflies soar through the never-ending sunlight of this crystalline world. The Circle of Knowing decides their fate; the forbidden forests of the Dimmer Zone swallow trespassers. And at the very edges of Innovera Yakov there is the terrifying watery … Innovera YakovRead more
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Russian Dolls
Russian Dolls By Cristelle Comby New Adult – Mystery&Detective Date Published:3/13/2013 Alexandra Neve is a student at University College London whose world suddenly falls apart. When her best friend jumps from the university’s rooftop, she can’t stop herself from asking, ‘Why?’ The police rule her friend’s death a suicide and for them the case is closed — so whom can she turn to for help?Sometimes the person you need the most is the one you … Russian DollsRead more
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Asking a Writer to Give Up Nicotine is Like Asking a Shark Not to Swim
I was never a regular watcher of “Sex and the City”. Quite possibly I didn’t see my first episode until it was about off the air. I have this habit of waiting for popular shows to migrate down to lesser known stations which run them in marathons. I hate to admit it, but I didn’t get into NCIS until after USA started running marathons of it. One thing I did notice was the Carrie character … Asking a Writer to Give Up Nicotine is Like Asking a Shark Not to SwimRead more
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Spare Parts to End Writer’s Block
I’ve actually stopped subscribing to all but one physically printed and mailed writing magazine. In part I stopped because of all the wasted space covering poetry. If you want to ensure a book with multiple millions of dollars in marketing effort sells fewer than 500 copies, choose a poetry book. Not a book of naughty nursery rhymes ala Andrew Dice Clay, but what poets call poetry today. The main reason I’ve chose to stop letting … Spare Parts to End Writer’s BlockRead more