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R. L. Vogeler’s “Reminiscence of an American Dream”

Part horror and part criminal thriller, R. L. Vogeler’s “Reminiscence of an American Dream” looks at the powerful, real emotions that can be felt after losing a loved one. Written for fans of horrors, especially works by Thomas Harris and Bret Easton Ellis, this novel follows one man who loses the American dream he worked so hard to achieve.

New Sci-Fi Thriller 'SABER Ladder' by Cory Richardson

In the 2090’s, it’s a much different world. The United States is controlled by a foreign power. The largest businesses in each state are “work farms.” There are no prisons. Crimes are paid in the most unusual ways. Mind manipulating “4M” devices have been extensively used for decades for “rehabilitation” and replacing drug therapy. The 4M machines have now advanced to the point of a bold new usage – Supernatural Exposures.

A Perfect Armenian, a family's survival of the Armenian Genocide

April 24 marked the anniversary of the largest genocide you have never heard of: the Armenian genocide. Michigan author Keri Topouzian 's book, A Perfect Armenian, captures the suspense and fear of that time through the story of a good man born into a life of violence, illegal business, and tough decisions.

Missing Weeds, with an "UnDead" Twist to America's Drug War

"Missing Weeds," a new horror-thriller novel by first-time author Tony Thomas, follows a young lawyer whose relaxing weekend away quickly unravels into a terrifying fight for survival. Andy Sykes and his old college friends are plunged into battling ravenous creatures after stumbling across a marijuana farm hidden deep in Yosemite.

Did You Read To Your Child Last Week?

It's been nearly 2 decades since Hart-Risley's "30 Million Word Gap" study, making the case that reading out loud to young children increases their vocabulary and, ultimately, overall academic success.

The Lord of the Ring Dings, A Parody

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most successful and well-known stories of all-time. As such, the books and movies are ripe for parody. And that's what one fan, Stuart Anderson, has written, with his new book The Lord of the Ring Dings.

Fans Invited To Play A Part In Restoring Cult British Film

A British comedy set on the London fetish club scene that became a cult success after being dropped by the BBC as too racy is now launching a campaign to raise funds so that it can be digitally restored and revived for the Fifty Shades generation.

Advertising To Children

This is part of a series of blog posts that is inspired by our (Kamiel Choi) baby daughter, Miru.

I promised to write about the relentless assault on young children by corporations and their henchmen, the marketeers. I am afraid that they will somehow devise a way to creep into Miru’s head before I have detected and neutralized the threat. That they will invade her fragile mind with Trojan horses belching with greasy, sugary, carcinogenic, evil. Paranoia?

Semmant, A Provocative New Novel by Vadim Babenko

A brilliant scientist creates a brilliant robot. Working together, they beat the stock market. But which one will survive the battle for love?

Zombies Demand Equal Rights in "Allied Zombies for Peace"

Zombies seek equal rights in Craig Nybo 's new book, Allied Zombies for Peace. Nybo's novel pits an undead civil rights group against the KKK during a 1968 Veteran's day parade. Throw in a tough as nails faction of Vietnam War veterans, a group of peace loving hippies, a smattering of World War I veterans and the Columbus, Ohio Police Department and an otherwise patriotic parade turns into an unfettered slugfest.

Pinkfloyd.com Celebrates 40th Anniversary As Fans Contribute To Darken The Moon

Pink Floyd and EMI Music will mark the 40th Anniversary of the original UK release of The Dark Side of The Moon on 24 March 2013, as fans around the globe unite to turn a specially designed moon dark. Centred around a global playback of the album on PinkFloyd.com, each memory, thought and photo tweeted as fans rediscover the album will count towards the creation of a dark side of the moon.

Everyone Wants to Live Forever, don't they?

Franklin Stone has it all; beautiful wife, successful business and good friends. When his oldest friend, Dr. Hank Rison reveals to him he has developed a drug that can prevent disease and arrest the aging process, he asks for Stone's help.

Late Sc-Fi Writer's Dreams Fulfilled

Jason Coffee was a passionate science fiction writer working his way up through the trenches of Hollywood. When the 33-year old died several years ago, his last wish was for his voice to be heard. Jason's friends are hoping to fulfill this request with a Kickstarter campaign to turn one of his screenplays, Warhawks, into an ongoing superhero comic book series.

George A. Romero's "Knightriders" Makes Worldwide Blu-Ray Debut!

Made immediately after his zombie classic "Dawn of the Dead", Romero's Knightriders is both clearly the work of the same director (there are lots of familiar faces from his other films) as well as a marked change of tone. There's still plenty of action, but rather than flesh eating maniacs, the film features medieval jousters riding modern-day motorcycles.

The Men That Turn Screenplays Into Graphic Novels

When Stephen Stern and his business partner, Joseph Giovannetti, launched Storyboard Graphic Novels in 2011, they knew they were offering a unique service to the Hollywood community—but they had no idea how quickly it would catch on. Within weeks, they had clients that included screenwriters, producers and directors who wanted their screenplays adapted into graphic novels. And their client list quickly extended outside of Tinseltown, to such locations as the UK and India.

Orchestra of Exiles, The Story of Jewish violinist Bronislaw Huberman

On the brink of World War II and the rise of Nazi-occupation, one man's remarkable four-year odyssey helped rescue Europe's premiere Jewish musicians and their families from persecution, while preserving the musical heritage of Europe.

'Fem Writes' Fighting Sexual Prejudice in Publishing

Fem Writes, a new organisation fronted by author Sarah Luddington, has just been launched to combat a perceived bias against female authors who dare to push sexual boundaries and norms. Aided by Adele Carrington and Jenny Ainslie-Turner, the three are setting out to challenge the establishment view that female authors should only write in relatively specific genre.

NASA Rover Finds Conditions Once Suited For Ancient Life On Mars

An analysis of a rock sample collected by NASA's Curiosity rover shows ancient Mars could have supported living microbes.

NASA Discovery Proves The Bible Scientifically Accurate?

"For generations the statement at Genesis 1:2 'Now the earth proved to be formless and waste,' has made no logical sense to Bible scholars or scientist until now," says author Paul Hutchins.

New Book Explores the Deteriorating Alliance between USA and South Korea

When the military alliance between the United States and South Korea began to deteriorate in the 2000's, many commentators blamed anti-Americanism and nationalism. A new book by Katharine H.S. Moon, Professor of Asian Studies and Political Science at Wellesley College, challenges those assumptions.

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