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Author’s Triumphant Story of Escaping Generational Poverty in Appalachia

“One day, you kids will get out of here.” These melancholy words made up a mantra that Mary Frances Barron would hear daily, spoken to her by her own mother. It was a warning, a prayer and a promise all wrapped up in one — the desperate hope that Barron…

BookTribFebruary 17, 2025

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All Life’s a Game in Transcendent Tale of What Comes After

Life can be a game of questions and answers, and author Tom Covino tries to bring some of the biggest ones to the forefront in his enlightening book, Dear God, My Life Is in Jeopardy. A primary question that the book addresses, from a spiritual perspective, is what happens to…

BookTribFebruary 13, 2025

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Writing an Epic Love Story That Explores the Roman Origins of Valentine’s Day

Are there any limits to what one man will endure for his true love? The Legend of Valentine by Sheldon Collins is an epic tale of love, war, faith and rebellion. Against the backdrop of an empire in chaos — Rome, 268 A.D. — this gripping saga invites readers into…

BookTribFebruary 12, 2025

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Prolific Author Reveals “The Very Hallmark of Successful Historical Fiction”

It’s a formula that sounds almost too simple: a unique work about a unique individual, capturing the feel of that individual’s time, some of the mysteries surrounding his life, and providing readers with a crackerjack current-day mystery. D. Allen Henry has tackled some wonderful projects of historical fiction, focusing on…

BookTribFebruary 12, 2025

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Struggling to Find Tranquility and Hope in Trying Times? This Is the Guide for You

Hopelyn Gray’s collection of meditative and insightful sayings is a must-read for those struggling to find tranquility and hope. These words come from our full review of Hopelyn Gray’s spiritual self-help book, Soulful Serenades for Calm and Clarity— perfectly capturing our professional opinion on this thoughtful, inspiring read. And in…

BookTribFebruary 10, 2025

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Discussing the Complexity Behind a Great Love Story and Being “The Man” in Romance

His work has been likened to The Notebook and Where the Crawdads Sing. Those are comparisons sure to grab the attention of any literary connoisseur. For romance author Buck Turner, it’s validation of a career shaped by complicated characters placed in compromising situations and faced with choices that can rewrite…

BookTribJanuary 14, 2025

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Author Spotlight Nonfiction

The Monumental Task of Assembling a Cumulative Account of Jesus’ Life

“There are so many people that are confused and searching for the meaning of life (I was one), and perhaps they will find this book to discover the Truth.” Those are the words of John Burkhalter, who has authored Jesus’ Every Word and Deed, the complete life of Jesus using…

BookTribDecember 18, 2024

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Socio-Political Commentary in Sci-Fi & an All-Too-Real Alien Abduction

Simon Chambers, an everyday construction worker, finds his mundane life upended when he is suddenly abducted by a strange alien craft. What begins as a harrowing experience quickly propels Simon into a universe filled with astonishing revelations and unforeseen dangers. This punchy synopsis heralds the start of Colin Curtis’ spirited…

BookTribFebruary 4, 2025

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Hollywood Screenwriter & Director Shares 50 Years’ Worth of Experience

Steel nerves. Crocodile skin. An iron stomach. That’s what it takes to work in Hollywood, the land of hopes and dreams. Terrell Tannen should know — he lived the life for 50 years, primarily as a screenwriter, sometimes as a director, but always as someone who, while achieving much success,…

BookTribJanuary 21, 2025

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Author’s Specialty of Fusing Lovecraftian Horror, Egyptian Myth & WWII-Era Espionage

Tomb of the Black Pharaoh by Christopher Michael is a heart-pounding mix of Lovecraftian horror and historical espionage that will captivate fans of cosmic terror and WWII thrillers alike. The book, which continues the author’s “Danforth Eldrich Tales of WWII” series, immerses readers in a world where ancient gods and…

BookTribJanuary 7, 2025

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“You Only Get One Shot” at Life, Says 9/11 Fire Captain and Cross-Country Cyclist

As Joe Matthews notes in his inspirational story Cycling for a Cause, “Life is not a dress rehearsal. You only get one shot at it, so why not try and make it count.” Matthews made his life count by cycling across the country and raising funds for those affected by…

BookTribJanuary 6, 2025

Peter van Wermeskerken - Author Spotlight

Author Spotlight Children's Books

Once a Double Agent, This Author Now Pens Stories for a Very Different Crowd

Author Peter van Wermeskerken is a most interesting character. His first book, Double Agent, is a memoir of his time in the Secret Service. If another writer could make a more profound transition in his second book, you’d have to show me. That’s because van Wermekerken’s next venture is the…

BookTribDecember 18, 2024

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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

Author’s Triumphant Story of Escaping Generational Poverty in Appalachia

All Life’s a Game in Transcendent Tale of What Comes After

Writing an Epic Love Story That Explores the Roman Origins of Valentine’s Day

Prolific Author Reveals “The Very Hallmark of Successful Historical Fiction”

Struggling to Find Tranquility and Hope in Trying Times? This Is the Guide for You

Discussing the Complexity Behind a Great Love Story and Being “The Man” in Romance

The Monumental Task of Assembling a Cumulative Account of Jesus’ Life

Socio-Political Commentary in Sci-Fi & an All-Too-Real Alien Abduction

Hollywood Screenwriter & Director Shares 50 Years’ Worth of Experience

Author’s Specialty of Fusing Lovecraftian Horror, Egyptian Myth & WWII-Era Espionage

“You Only Get One Shot” at Life, Says 9/11 Fire Captain and Cross-Country Cyclist

Once a Double Agent, This Author Now Pens Stories for a Very Different Crowd

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

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