reviews

Ghost-Children, Previous Lives, Succubi, and Confusion Author: Paul W. Nielsen When The Cambion with its subtly creepy cover which reminded me of Gary Oldman in Bram Stoker’s Dracula with its ancient and sophisticated evil came winging my way as a review request from the publisher, I was thrilled. I already had 10+ books in the “currently reading” pile but couldn’t resist a request coupled with a free book and the chance to discover another imaginative and dark journey into the human soul. Integrating everything from haunted orphanages to succubi and the generations of twisted viciousness in-between, Nielsen’s book promises an advanced ingenuity [...]

A devastating yet hilarious look at creativity, friendship, and the thrill of animation Author: Kayla Rae Whitaker I was not prepared to love The Animators, but this extraordinary novel by Kayla Rae Whitaker snuck up behind me, tackled me to the ground, and flashed the “V for victory” sign in my face. It is that good. Sharon Kisses and Mel Vaught are cartoonists, business partners and best friends. After a decade of callus-inducing hard work, they have just won a prestigious grant from the American Coalition of Cartoonists and Animation Professionals. They are hailed as indie darlings, which puts them [...]

A Read Both Cozy and Life Changing Author: Jan Karon Still perusing my jumbled eBay book lot, my next surprise selection was A Light from Heaven. I knew nothing about the book or its author, or even that it was ninth in an ongoing series. Nevertheless, the first couple of sentences enchanted me into a world reminiscent of the goodness and humor of The Little House series and a childhood favorite book about a missionary in Appalachia called Christy. The story begins with Father Tim, a retired Episcopal priest who found the love of his life at age 60. Married and content with a [...]