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What It Means to Write a Tale of Magic, Multiculturalism and Family Legacy

Centuries ago, a divine entity named Surith settled on Earth and offered divine powers and extraordinary abilities to millions of women. And so begins Kenny and the Heiresses of Surith, Book One, a magical adventure fantasy novel for middle grade and young adult readers. In this BookTrib interview, the author,…

BookTribNovember 19, 2024

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Based on Real-Life History, a Search for Justice Hits Home for Author

More and more, there's been a growing discussion of trauma — of the ways it weighs on an individual, coloring their every experience. But less discussed is the effect of trauma not on a person, but a place. Ashby Jones' historical novel, The Little Bird, leads that very discussion. Full…

BookTribNovember 18, 2024

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Author Shares Inspiration Behind Epic Tale of Pilots, Priests & the Search for Eternal Life

“Seeing the places where ancient Mayans lived, then suddenly disappeared, ripened my appetite for the local folklore that was in generous supply ... At night, I can still hear the cries of anxious monks and fallen conquistadors roaming the cobblestone streets of Antigua.” With this captivating tidbit, author Michael Polansky…

BookTribNovember 18, 2024

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Approaching Life as “A Badly Written Play” in Memoir of Mental Illness

“If even one person recognizes themself in my story and feels less alone in the world, less invisible — that, I think, will give me a satisfying sense of closure.” In the riveting Scenes From a Misbegotten Life, Victoria Maiden chronicles her messy and lopsided life, from preadolescence to senior citizen,…

BookTribNovember 15, 2024

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A Once-Reluctant Pilgrim Tells of His Life-Changing Experience in the Himalayas

It is said that people do not freely choose to travel to Mount Kailash. That Kailash chooses you, not the other way around. Mohan Ranga Rao certainly did not choose Kailash — not at first. A self-described “reluctant pilgrim,” he only took to the Himalayas after a heart-pounding brush with…

BookTribNovember 4, 2024

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Scientist’s Insight Into Natural Disasters Prompts Terrifying Eco-Thriller

While a threat to the planet grows more urgent, self-interested leaders of industry go to great lengths to keep the public in the dark — while all continuing the practices that worsen the problem. Sound familiar? It seems we’ve seen this narrative play out with increasing regularity in today’s news;…

BookTribNovember 13, 2024

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A Story of Resilience, Inspired by the Author’s Own Life

“It is vital for a person who suffers from trauma to realize they are not alone. They can take comfort and strength in knowing that resilience is a quality each of us can develop to different degrees.” That is an important observation from D.K. Yamashiro, author of Anela’s Club, a…

BookTribAugust 21, 2024

Author Spotlight Thrillers

Drawing on Experience to Craft a Heart-Pounding International Thriller

Spirited young lawyer Kit Chase, eager for adventure before she settles into marriage in New Zealand, takes a three-month job with an international law team in Kosovo. It’s only a year after the war between Kosovo rebels and forces of the Serbian/Yugoslavian government, and things are anything but stable. Amongst…

BookTribSeptember 4, 2024

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International Civility Consultant Calls for Kindness & Mutual Respect in the Workplace

“In our extremely divided world where people are unwilling to share space with — much less talk to — people with differing views, it is a radical act to encourage the energetic debating of ideas respectfully and without personal attacks.” That is one of the thoughts at the heart of…

BookTribSeptember 13, 2024

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Turning Back Time to the Roaring 20s for a Coming-Of-Age Adventure

Let’s set the scene; 1926, during Prohibition. Fourteen-year-old Norah Bow lives in Sandusky, Ohio, which as it turns out, is the prime location for rum runners from across the Canadian border. During a night walk along the beach, Norah stumbles into the rum runners, only to recognize her father among…

BookTribSeptember 16, 2024

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An Author’s Exploration Into Magical Realism & First Love

If you had the chance to revisit a lost love from your past, would you? That’s the question posed by Andrea Ezerins, author of Again and Again Back to You — a book that’s part romance, part historical fiction, part spiritual exploration. We got a chance to talk with the…

BookTribSeptember 16, 2024

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On Weaving in Threads of Identity and Political Tension in Historical Romance

it’s 1919 in Amritsar, India. An Anglo-Indian schoolteacher, Aruna, has fallen in love with Ayaz, a Muslim law student deeply involved in political activism. It’s already a struggle for these two star-crossed lovers to be together, given the bitter animosity between their two communities. But something else is looming: a…

BookTribSeptember 18, 2024

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What a Haunted Camper Has to Do with Solving a “Kooky Mystery” or Two

A workaholic by nature, upon retirement, Rita Moreau began work on her bucket list — and at the top of her list was writing a book. Two series later, she is enjoying her new life turning out light mystery thrillers, with Murder in Wacky Florida centered around a sixty-something woman…

BookTribSeptember 18, 2024

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The Inspiration Behind “A Love Story Written in Blood”

Run with wolves or fly with immortals? Other Worlds by Kay Freeman has been described as “a love story written in blood.” The protagonist, Luna, goes on a perilous journey of desire and destiny in a novel that weaves contemporary gothic themes with fantasy. Think “Enemies to Lovers,” “Beauty and…

BookTribSeptember 23, 2024

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Montreal, the Mafia and a Crime Thriller That Raises Awareness on Human Trafficking

Author Del Chatterson, consultant, entrepreneur and strategic advisor, has parlayed his knowledge of the business world into a compelling series of thrillers that find the intersection of crime, corruption and computers. His latest work in the Dale Hunter Thriller Series is Bad Boys in Boston. Thirty years after fighting crime…

BookTribOctober 14, 2024

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Blending History and Horror to Craft a Story of Catastrophic Nuclear Disaster

Would you move to the town known for being “the most toxic place in the Western Hemisphere”? What about moving across the street from an alleged witch? Tim Mulligan’s previous work, Witchland, was a haunting tale that blended the speculative threat of magic with the horrifyingly real effects of radiation…

BookTribOctober 29, 2024

What It Means to Write a Tale of Magic, Multiculturalism and Family Legacy

Based on Real-Life History, a Search for Justice Hits Home for Author

Author Shares Inspiration Behind Epic Tale of Pilots, Priests & the Search for Eternal Life

Approaching Life as “A Badly Written Play” in Memoir of Mental Illness

A Once-Reluctant Pilgrim Tells of His Life-Changing Experience in the Himalayas

Scientist’s Insight Into Natural Disasters Prompts Terrifying Eco-Thriller

A Story of Resilience, Inspired by the Author’s Own Life

Drawing on Experience to Craft a Heart-Pounding International Thriller

International Civility Consultant Calls for Kindness & Mutual Respect in the Workplace

Turning Back Time to the Roaring 20s for a Coming-Of-Age Adventure

An Author’s Exploration Into Magical Realism & First Love

On Weaving in Threads of Identity and Political Tension in Historical Romance

What a Haunted Camper Has to Do with Solving a “Kooky Mystery” or Two

The Inspiration Behind “A Love Story Written in Blood”

Montreal, the Mafia and a Crime Thriller That Raises Awareness on Human Trafficking

Blending History and Horror to Craft a Story of Catastrophic Nuclear Disaster

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