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Jamie Brenner’s “Blush” Gives Three Women Bonded by Family the Chance for Beautiful Boldness

Review and Q&A with Susan Shapiro Barash aka Susannah Marren, author of A Palm Beach Scandal (St. Martin's Griffin) Three generations of women at a family vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island find their strength and determination put to the test in Jamie Brenner’s new novel, Blush (G.P.…

Susan Shapiro BarashJune 22, 2021

Fiction

Historical Fiction With Twists of Plenty More in “Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch”

Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), a work of historical fiction from Rivka Galchen, is a darkly humorous, surrealist and riveting tale about hysteria and group think. Set in Germany in the early 1600s with the Thirty Years’ War and the Plague ravaging the country,…

Jessica McEnteeJune 8, 2021

BookBites

As Summer Heats Up, Check Out These Four Great Reads

The Shadow Girl by Misty Mount “A powerful fantasy that combines a coming of age theme with insights into changing family relationships, the impact of past worlds on present lives, and a shy girl’s unexpected changes.” —Midwest Book Review Shy, thirteen-year-old Zylia has always known she was different. She’s disappearing from…

BookBitesJuly 21, 2020

BookBites

Standing Up For What’s Right To Achieve The American Dream

“Tenacity” by Ron Coury Imagine a boxer in the fight of his life. He’s hit again and again—sometimes even falls down— but he gets back up and keeps punching. Ron Coury is a prizefighter in the Las Vegas business world. Coury has met each blow with persistence and determination. His…

BookBitesDecember 11, 2019

BookBites

Wide Range of Reading Ideas to Get in Gear for the Holidays

Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Monkey Raised By His Grandma by Georgeanne Irvine (San Diego Zoo) Immediately rejected by his mother at birth, Mosi Musa the vervet monkey had a challenging start. But with the help of his grandmother, Thelma, along with the zookeepersof the San Diego Zoo,…

BookBitesNovember 20, 2019

BookBites

The Fascinating Story of Toy Giant Hasbro and Its Incredible Leader

“Kid Number One” by G. Wayne Miller Who can’t like a person who says his favorite toy growing up was Mr. Potato Head? And his most formidable adversary was Barbie? Add to that he’s committed to a concept in Judaism which holds its believers responsible not only for their own…

BookBitesFebruary 1, 2021

BookBites

Christmas Dreams Come Early For Wife Of Work-Life Balance Expert

It could be said that everything Troy Amdahl learned to love he learned in kindergarten. No kidding. He met Kristen, his wife of 29 years, at age five, remained friends, took her to the senior prom, married and raised four children. Recently, Amdahl had a post on his Facebook page…

BookBitesFebruary 1, 2021

BookBites

A Thrilling Book Trilogy and More – Megalomaniacs Battle Zealots, With America Caught In The Middle

This issue of BookBites introduces readers to Eric C. Anderson’s New Caliphate Trilogy, a saga ripped from today’s headlines that could leave tomorrow’s Europe on the brink of a new Dark Age, as well as a fourth thriller depicting the use of cryptocurrency as a tool for political regime…

BookBitesSeptember 18, 2019

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Harmless Teenage Prank Prompts National Panic in “Now Is Not the Time to Panic”

Kevin Wilson delivers a witty and charming coming-of-age story in his latest novel, Now is Not the Time to Panic (Ecco). Twenty years ago, famous children’s author Frances Budge was an awkward teenage loner. She had no true friends, felt uncomfortable in her own skin, and believed there was more…

Jodé MillmanNovember 7, 2022

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8 Books Featuring People Coming to Terms With an Abusive Childhood

Child abuse is a difficult topic to approach for many of us, but the reality is that it is far too widespread. For too many children, it also goes undetected, underestimated or ignored. Their abuser may be a relative, a neighbor, an authority figure, a friend. Whether physical, sexual or…

Judy MorenoFebruary 3, 2021

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New Murder Mystery by Rick Bleiweiss is Unforgettable: He’s Telling Us Some Reasons Why

One of Publisher's Weekly's "Best New Debut Mystery Novels" An Amazon Editors’ Pick for “Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense” Pignon Scorbion & The Barbershop Detectives (Blackstone Publishing), Rick Bleiweiss’ new murder mystery, is a whodunit with an unforgettable Police Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion at its center. In a style reminiscent…

Susan Shapiro BarashFebruary 18, 2022

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Kerry J Charles Writes Works of Art … About Works of Art!

The Dulcie Chambers Mysteries series will appeal to anyone looking to keep up with an unconventional detective as she solves the classiest whodunnits you’ve ever read. It’s also perfect for those who want a splattering of the art world mingling with their thrillers, since it’s steeped in stylishness while also…

Judy MorenoJanuary 24, 2022

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Daco S. Auffenorde’s Star is Rising After Breakout Thriller “Cover Your Tracks”

"Sensational – new, fresh, suspenseful, and lead character Margo Fletcher is to die for. I loved this book." — Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Cover Your Tracks is exactly what a thriller should be. A fast-paced plot, great characters, and tightly-wound suspense create a story that will…

Judy MorenoFebruary 7, 2022

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Marianne Burgess on How to Create a Fantasy World

Shadow of the Spider by Marianne E. Burgess contains those magical elements of YA sci-fi fantasy that make for a surefire winner when done with a deft pen: curses, prophecies and quests. With this interview, BookTrib’s on a mini-quest to find out even more of its secrets, and spoiler alert,…

Judy MorenoDecember 27, 2021

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Robert Burnham Analyzes Writing and World War II

In this debut World War II thriller by Robert Burnham, a small group in Germany aims to stop the Nazis from completing the world’s first atomic bomb. And it’s inspired by actual events, lending the narrative an exemplary edge. It’s time to find out The Armageddon Secret. Alex Drake, an…

Judy MorenoNovember 29, 2021

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ITW Spotlight: Breakout Thriller Author Wanda Morris Tells “All Her Little Secrets”

“Absolutely riveting historical fiction that reads like the most page-turning of thrillers.” — Lisa Scottoline —∞— “A grab-you-by-the-throat suspense read that both historical fiction fans and thriller lovers will devour.” — Real Simple —∞— Wanda M. Morris is an accomplished lawyer, but All Her Little Secrets (William Morrow Paperbacks) is her first foray…

International Thriller WritersNovember 3, 2021

Jamie Brenner’s “Blush” Gives Three Women Bonded by Family the Chance for Beautiful Boldness

Historical Fiction With Twists of Plenty More in “Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch”

As Summer Heats Up, Check Out These Four Great Reads

Standing Up For What’s Right To Achieve The American Dream

Wide Range of Reading Ideas to Get in Gear for the Holidays

The Fascinating Story of Toy Giant Hasbro and Its Incredible Leader

Christmas Dreams Come Early For Wife Of Work-Life Balance Expert

A Thrilling Book Trilogy and More – Megalomaniacs Battle Zealots, With America Caught In The Middle

Harmless Teenage Prank Prompts National Panic in “Now Is Not the Time to Panic”

8 Books Featuring People Coming to Terms With an Abusive Childhood

New Murder Mystery by Rick Bleiweiss is Unforgettable: He’s Telling Us Some Reasons Why

Kerry J Charles Writes Works of Art … About Works of Art!

Daco S. Auffenorde’s Star is Rising After Breakout Thriller “Cover Your Tracks”

Marianne Burgess on How to Create a Fantasy World

Robert Burnham Analyzes Writing and World War II

ITW Spotlight: Breakout Thriller Author Wanda Morris Tells “All Her Little Secrets”

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