Shenandoah Publisher’s New Book Examines Family Pain and Motherhood Author By HYUN SOO LEE | hlee@republicanherald.com | Republican Herald UPDATED: February 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM EST SHENANDOAH — Few could guess that a small, aging brick building in this Schuylkill County borough could produce one of the most boldly experimental novels written in recent years. But if you’re ever in the vicinity of 34 N. Ferguson St., you might come across a mysterious ivy-covered structure with faded white lettering. What you’re looking at is the home of an upstart publishing company that recently released its second novel, “Mother’s Day in the Empire State, or an Answer to the Arraignme...

Although dragon fantasy books have the potential to appeal to a wide audience, they often do so by appealing mainly to readers who enjoy reading about magic and magical creatures. Books about dragons are sometimes regarded as a subgenre of the fantasy literature that mixes high fantasy, adventure, and epic storytelling.A world with magic, dragons, wizards, and mythical animals may be of interest to readers who are drawn to dragon fantasy tales. People might take pleasure in the sensation of escape that these tales provide as well as the chance to lose oneself in fantastical and evocatively depicted locales.In addition to fans of fantasy literature, dragon books can also appeal to readers who...

Hello and Happy Holidays to all, a new addition to the Top-Rated Bond of Brothers series is Magnanotron, the Evolution and it is coming by years end. I have a few author copies available on request, thanks and keep reading, it's good for you. Uriel Crawford5.0 out of 5 stars The Edge of Warfare and LoyaltyReviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024In Magnanotron, Robert Saniscalchi crafts a gripping military thriller that explores the intersection of technology and valor.Charles N5.0 out of 5 stars Battling the World's SuperpowerBLACK WATER, THE CHINA CONNECTION Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024Prepare for a thrilling rollercoaster as Jason and his elite team take ...

CRIME UNKNOWN, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL BY CHUCK MORGANReviewed by Maureen Dangarembizi for Readers' Favorite Crime Unknown is the exciting seventh installment in the Buck Taylor series by Chuck Morgan. Agent Buck Taylor goes into the sweet little town of Copper Creek expecting to bring to light the truth behind a college suicide. As he looks into Kevin Ducette, many things don’t add up. What Buck soon finds is a rotten core at the center of Copper Creek. Evidence has been tampered with and some aspects of the investigation were not even carried out. It seems everyone is convinced the student killed himself. Unconvinced and seeing more and more discrepancies the deeper he digs. Buck realiz...

Dacula, GA, April 29, 2024 --(PR.com)-- Inspired by a world plagued by human neglect and environmental degradation, Gaetano Piccadaci creates a spellbinding tale that seamlessly blends mythology, human existence, and the enduring power of love.In this captivating sci-fi fantasy fiction, Piccadaci introduces readers to Morpheus, an alien born on Earth. Determined to cleanse the planet of its toxicity and start anew with his wife, Sadal Suud, Morpheus faces a world teeming with conflict and misunderstanding.Morpheus and Sadal Suud must navigate treacherous waters, seeking redemption amidst the chaos as tensions escalate between the aliens and humans. But when forces from Morpheus' alien h...

Dacula, GA, April 29, 2024 --(PR.com)-- The underbelly of small-town politics while confronting the incompetence of the town's superintendent changes Gaetano Piccadaci’s view of justice forever.Set against the backdrop of the Department of Public Works, Piccadaci paints a vivid picture of deceit, corruption, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Through his eyes, readers are thrust into a world where lies masquerade as truths and power are wielded with impunity.“My story isn't just about surviving; it's about exposing corruption and challenging the status quo,” says author Gaetano Piccadaci.Piccadaci’s gripping story exposes the moral complexities inherent to challenging the stat...

CRIME EXPOSED, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' FavoriteCrime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan is the fourth entry in a riveting crime series. Buck Taylor is pulled into investigating the disappearance of a missing journalist, a case that eventually leads to murder and child pornography. The narrative starts in a very curious way, a powerful opening that piqued my sense of curiosity. We get a clear glimpse of the protagonist in the first line of the narration: “Jim McBride knew his wife was pissed... The sound of slamming doors that bombarded his ears indicated that whoever she was mad at would receive her full wrath. He was glad it wasn...

While a conflict of interest, be it in life or in fiction, can bring about self-introspection, strange though it may seem, a casual encounter could lead to self-discovery. So it happened with me in the wake of my rebuff to a dogged tempter, “money is not my weakness” and his “what is your weakness” repartee; for the record, either I had been a straight purchase officer or a strict loss assessor, occupations amenable to monetary mischief. However, the idea of this article is not to gloat over my uprightness but to present the genesis of my attitude to money and the vicissitudes of my life as a subject matter for possible research. But the caveat is that much of my growing up that...

After letting me pen over a score of articles, though my muse prompted me to enter into the arena of fiction, yet it made me struggle to come up with the opening lines of my maiden novel for over ten days or so before “That winter night in the mid-seventies, the Janata Express was racing rhythmically on its tracks towards the coast of Andhra Pradesh. As its headlight pierced the darkness of the fertile plains, the driver honked the horn as though to awake the sleepy environs to the spectacle of the speeding train. On that, in the S-3, were the Ramaiahs with their nine year-old daughter Roopa.”But then “the train stopped at a village station, as though to disrupt Roopa’s daydreams of ...

Summer reading is highly important for children for several reasons, contributing significantly to their academic, social, and emotional development. Here are some key benefits:Academic BenefitsPrevents the "Summer Slide"Summer reading helps prevent learning loss, known as the "summer slide." Children who do not engage in educational activities during the summer can lose up to two months of reading skills.Consistent reading over the summer improves vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. It also enhances reading fluency and speed.Builds a Strong Foundation for the Next School YearStudents who read over the summer return to school better prepared to tackle new academic challe...