Here is written a review of a book narrow, but deep, and although described as essays, actually containing a group of creative short stories, each a one-sentence wrap-up of a life, as if inscribed upon a headstone, and these inscriptions... Read More

Murder and espionage set the stage for amateur sleuths in the debut mystery, "Restrike". Coleman and Dinah are equally enamored of art, and both choose to move from North Carolina to New York to pursue careers in the art world. Coleman... Read More

"For My Boys and the Women They Will Love" is a slim volume of relationship advice penned by Princess Elaine S. Fletcher Watson. Intended as a heartfelt guide to dating and marriage for her own two sons, Watson draws on personal... Read More

Combining fantasy and reality in fiction is no easy task. Amy E. Yergen’s "At Times I Almost Dream" serves up a world of almost child-like fantasy mixed with heavy adult situations. A collection of short stories, each narrative... Read More

In the days after 9/11, many reporters wrote stories about where Al Qaeda might strike next: buildings, monuments, infrastructure. In the intervening years, it has become clear that high-profile sites are not the only vulnerable targets.... Read More

A search for deeper spiritual meaning can take many forms. Formal scholastic pursuits, an informal group study of scripture, or a monastic retreat are just a few options. Robert Hart, who converted to Catholicism after a life-changing... Read More

“A woman’s work is never done.” It is an old saying, probably because it has always rung true, especially for women who are mothers. Dorothy Monroe’s essay collection, "Cobwebs on the Chandelier", could easily be subtitled “a... Read More

Until a screenplay is produced into a movie, it is difficult to critique its literary merit beyond basic screenwriting techniques and grammar. The transition from script to screen can enhance what appears to be a cliché into something... Read More