Q. What cultural value do you see in writing/reading/storytelling/etc.? A. I see writing as a great communication tool. It passes forward knowledge to the next generation and entertains our time on Earth. Knowledge is a path to world peace, learning about each other’s culture’s and ways, it prevents fear from taking over and causing chaos and destruction. Fear rules at the … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Adam J Pestridge
Books
Book Review: Poker Kingdom I: The smile of the harlequin
Poker Kingdom I: The smile of the harlequin has a really original premise. Set in a land named Poker, it is divided into four kingdoms: hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds. Each kingdom contains within it an Element of great power (earth, air, fire, water). It's opening line is pretty great too - “You'll find no greater honesty than in a crowd of drunks.” That's the sort of … [Read more...] about Book Review: Poker Kingdom I: The smile of the harlequin
If You Want Some Magic in Your Life, Open a Fantasy Novel
Sometimes life is hard. It kicks you to the floor, you struggle to get to your feet again and then life punches you in the face. It takes away the things you the most – partners, pets, self-confidence, or happiness, and leaves you empty. You end up just lying on the floor, thinking why is this happening to me? These are the times when you need to escape from your life and … [Read more...] about If You Want Some Magic in Your Life, Open a Fantasy Novel
Apex Five by Sarah Katz
“Apex Five” by Sarah Katz Synopsis For millennia, the people of the Plane have worshipped five megaliths as relics of the mysterious Zaam. In recent years, the nation of Tabira has employed remarkably advanced technology to subjugate the entire Plane and eradicate all belief in the Zaam. Now, the three remaining nations must uncover the … [Read more...] about Apex Five by Sarah Katz
Sparkles of Blue. Sleeper Chronicles.
The secret world of Sleepers broke my life like a powerful twister. I was a humble office rat, spending my grey days hiding in the crowd, doing my job as thousands of others without attracting attention. Then everything changed. The alien world sneaked into my dreams with the persistence of a scarab. I was puzzled at first, I was Prince there, but then the dreams turned into … [Read more...] about Sparkles of Blue. Sleeper Chronicles.