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Perished by George R. R. Martin’s pen

I’m hoping against hope that I know nothing and that Jon Snow has survived multiple stabbing and severe loss of blood. According to rumors, the storyline of Season Six diverts significantly from George R. R. Martin’s (fifth?) novel. So everything’s … Continue reading

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The Gift Legacy : Redemption (* * * * *)

I’m don’t read a lot of contemporary/urban fantasy fiction, but I’ve read enough books in my life to easily spot a good one, regardless the genre. There is something in JP Mclean’s series that I couldn’t find in many other books of this … Continue reading

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The Gift: Revelation (* * * * * Yes, she did it again!)

Love is in the air… I fell in love with Awakening, the first book in JP Mclean’s contemporary fantasy series, The Gift Legacy. Then I read Book Two, Revelation, and think I’m now in a serious relationship!    

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The Gift Legacy: Awakening by JP McLean

* * * * * I don’t give 5 stars easily, but I gave them to J. P. McLean’s Awakening with no hesitation. It has everything you’re looking for in a contemporary fantasy: masterfully crafted characters, exciting plot, believable magic. … Continue reading

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A short guide …

…. to some of the lesser known literary masterpieces (if you ever feel inclined…) These are books that I read over and over again, in more or less regular intervals. The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco is likely … Continue reading

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For joy of the written word

I would like to introduce you someone who’s very special to me: my friend Meredith Bond, an author and book formatter. She prepared my books for publishing. Her work speaks for itself – those of you who saw my books know what I’m … Continue reading

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Island in the Clouds by Susan M. Toy

Far away from the hustle of modern life, the lush, warm and fragrant Caribbean island of Bequia seems like a tropical paradise. Until one fine morning a dead female body floating face down in a swimming pool lifts this glimmering … Continue reading

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The Hidden Colours of Black-and-White

The dress was bright-yellow, with small black squares on it; the sweater white, or beige. The pants dark brown, the suede shoes were brown too, only lighter. I still remember how determined I was to put them on by myself … Continue reading

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Blood Drops on Snow

  The following article is the conclusion my Nordic Noir story… Sort of. I’ll be back with more, sooner or later. After my Scandinavian experience, I’m moving south — thanks to Susan Toy — to an Island in the Clouds, a Caribbean paradise, at … Continue reading

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Twelve Steps To Publish Your Book

When I first met Susan Toy, almost four years ago, I had already written my first book and had it edited. The hard part was done, I thought, eager to see it published. Susan said to me that day, “Be patient. Don’t publish your book … Continue reading

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