Self-Publishing Review

A brash and brilliant slice of urban fantasy, Cicero James, Ardent Fool by Hal Emerson combines familiar societal stakes with immortal defenders and reality-shattering enemies that have been duking it out since time began. Cicero James has come back to life - again - following his last torturous clash with Mallory Shrike and her defenestration [...]

A thought-provoking parable about the uncertain future of life on Earth, Imber by Deborah Mistina is a serious sci-fi drama with a helping of psychic intrigue and existential stakes. Centuries in the future, the population of a tectonically erratic and disaster-ravaged Earth has all but given up on their home planet. A charismatic but corrupt [...]

A classic coming-of-age fantasy, Heirs to the Kingdom by Michael Tlustos is an adventurous tale of destiny with epic existential stakes. Prince Aramys is the crown prince of Pallisar and destined for greatness, but nagging self-doubt threatens to dethrone his troubled spirit before he has a chance to prove his mettle. After witnessing the prophecy-fulfilling [...]

A shocking recollection of abuse, power, and repression in one tragically brief life, The Magic Circle by C.F. Hayes is a stirring portrait of emotional processing and the dark secrets we carry too often to the grave. Following her sudden death, Mary Armstrong's diary passes into the hands of an old friend, one who never [...]

A thoughtful reflection on choosing happiness and remaining relevant, no matter how many candles are on your cake, From Woodstock to Wisdom: A Boomer's Journey to 80 by Vicki Thomas is a nostalgic and timely roadmap to the good life. In this collection of "snackable" essays, the author artfully offers the wisdom she has gained [...]