Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: What is your short story about? A woman’s murder in the most violent town in our nation’s history…Bodie, California. What genres would you say this story is in? Western/Historical Fiction/Paranormal How would you describe this story in two words? Paranormal Western What movie have you seen… Continue reading Prologue & Chapter 1 Reading of BODIE by Anne Sweazy Kulju
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Chapter 1 Novel Reading: Briar Earth, by Paul Tapp
Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: What is your novel about? Reluctance, tradition and coincidence. They bring together as princess and escort, an opiniative ‘silly girl’ and a ‘handsome captain’, who fails his diplomatic mission to keep her silent on contentious matters at her fox-hunting debut. A puppy hound and a missing… Continue reading Chapter 1 Novel Reading: Briar Earth, by Paul Tapp
Novel transcript: Dreamdale’s Dark Hearts by Jeremy Roberts
Performed by Val Cole Title: Dreamdale’s Dark Hearts #1. “Arden Wonder and His Strange Change” Genre: Horror/Comedy/Fantasy – 114 pages Synopsis: When a frightening nightmare creature escaped its underworld prison, a brave boy, Arden Wonder, must slay the quirky dream monster, Count Comatose. Before the vampire villain has an opportunity to wake up and feed… Continue reading Novel transcript: Dreamdale’s Dark Hearts by Jeremy Roberts
Short Story Reading of Flatulent Fred by Bill Lawrence
Performed by Val Cole What is your short story about? Supernatural vengeance against a corporate bully What genres would you say this story is in? Horror, business, computers How would you describe this story in two words? Supernatural vengeance What movie have you seen the most in your life? High Plains Drifter (That’s for real… Continue reading Short Story Reading of Flatulent Fred by Bill Lawrence
Novel Transcript Reading: THE SCENT OF MY SON: IN GOD WE TRUST, by Adrienne Miranda
Performed by Val Cole BUY Novel Online Get to know the writer: What is your novel about? My continued search for justice for the brutal murder of my son. What genres would you say this novel is in? True Crime/ Inspiration and Faith How would you describe this story in two words? Unconscionable injustice What… Continue reading Novel Transcript Reading: THE SCENT OF MY SON: IN GOD WE TRUST, by Adrienne Miranda
Novel Transcript Reading: OUTBREAK MUTINY, by Jay Sandlin
Performed by Val Cole BUY Novel Online Get to know the writer: What is your novel about? The Novel Comics is a shared universe of heroes and villains in an alternate timeline. In that sense, I hope to become, “the Stan Lee of the 21st Century.” The series takes place in a world with people… Continue reading Novel Transcript Reading: OUTBREAK MUTINY, by Jay Sandlin
Prologue Novel Reading of Light of Hope, by S.T. Collins
Performed by Val Cole BUY Book ONLINE Get to know the writer: What is your novel about? Synopsis: Light of Hope by S. T. Collins introduces the lead character, Vikki Nelson, a 30-something divorcée who has just been hired as a case manager. The central theme of this fictional novel is domestic violence, but it… Continue reading Prologue Novel Reading of Light of Hope, by S.T. Collins
Winning Short Story – A Far Distant Wind by L S Kleinschmidt
Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: What is your short story about? A Far Distant Wind tells the story of an everyday person living her life who becomes trapped in an international crisis and learns the importance of living everyday. What genres would you say this short story is in? Dramatic Memoir… Continue reading Winning Short Story – A Far Distant Wind by L S Kleinschmidt
Short Story Reading of THE ATTACK by Mark Renshaw
Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: What is your short story about? It’s about a guy experiencing a severe panic attack. From his perspective, he views these incidents more like battles, as if he’s being assailed by an invisible force. Using this viewpoint helps him to focus through the pain and fight… Continue reading Short Story Reading of THE ATTACK by Mark Renshaw
Novel Transcript: The Assignment by Georgi Ivanov Nenchev
Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: What is your novel about? This is about how a simple man, a doctor, not heroic at all, brutally forced by all around him, turns into a real avenger and bringer of justice. What genres would you say this novel is in? Action-Nemesis. How would you… Continue reading Novel Transcript: The Assignment by Georgi Ivanov Nenchev
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