This story succeeds at creating almost a new subgenre: erotic humor. Tango’s Tales, by Lisa Kopel, tells the story of an adventurous, middle-aged, sexually veracious woman. The story captures what it’s like for today’s woman who... Read More

This sci-fi thriller set in Iraq is well paced and riveting. Michael R. Nardo’s The Beginning, an action-packed story of alien contact, seethes with government cover-ups and gun battles in a remote region of Iraq. When lowing, winged... Read More

Questions about purpose, humans’ yearning for exploration, and individual destiny mix with meticulous world-building in this thoughtful novel. In a well-researched, richly drawn future world, W. Ross White narrates the story of... Read More

This subdued, bittersweet novel explores themes of racism and romance. Love’s Affliction by Fidelis O. Mkparu tells the story of a troubled romance, with young lovers Joseph and Wendy not so much star-crossed as race-crossed. Set in... Read More

Beautifully combining mythology, romance, and action, this story is fun to read even as it addresses some of the harder aspects of becoming an adult. "The Arrow", by Maureen O’Leary, tells the story of one aspect of the Triple Goddess... Read More

Murder is never pretty. "Headcase" is an admirable depiction of just how ugly it can get, and what can lead some people to kill. Marc Rosenberg kicks aside stereotypical notions of mental illness in "Headcase", choosing instead to... Read More

Ekenna intertwines historical, literary, and popular culture references, along with compelling observations, to encourage others to tell their stories too. "We Must Hear All the Stories", by Chief Nnamdi A. Ekenna, reads as a call to... Read More

This exploration of one of the most significant modern technological developments is both provocative and informative. “Cloud computing” is one of those technological buzzwords that has entered mainstream consciousness. Not... Read More