‘Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers,’ known as ‘Rokka no Yūsha,‘ in Japan is a fantasy fiction series by Japanese author Ishio Yamagata. They were released as light novels though they would go on to get manga and anime adaptions. Adlet Mayer, the self-styled ‘world’s strongest man,’ the “Gunpowder Saint” Fremy Speeddraw, “Swamp Saint” Chamo…
Looking for a new novel to read this year? Give my fantasy novels “The Seven Royals: All Good Things” and its epic sequel “Breaking The Stars” a try! If you are a fan of high fantasy, sword and sorcery, or just dragons in general, you will love this adventure that takes you on a quest…
‘Night Fall’ is the first book in “The Quantico Files” series of Christian fiction by Nancy Mehl, who also wrote the Ivy Towers mysteries and a member of the Kansas Authors Club. According to the GoodReads synopsis, “Finally free of her troubled upbringing, Alex Donovan is able to live out her childhood dream of working…
Looking for a Christmas present to buy a friend or family member? Give my fantasy novels “The Seven Royals: All Good Things” and its epic sequel “Breaking The Stars” a try! If you are a fan of high fantasy, sword and sorcery, or just dragons in general, you will love this adventure that takes you…
Do you need to get that bookworm friend and family member a Christmas gift, but not sure where to start? Do they like fiction, nonfiction, politics, fantasy, drama, or faith-based topics? Have no fear! I have got you covered with part one of my gift guide to help with your shopping. Omelas Revisited by CS…
Looking for a Christmas present to buy this Cyber Monday? Give my fantasy novels “The Seven Royals: All Good Things” and its epic sequel “Breaking The Stars” a try! If you are a fan of high fantasy, sword and sorcery, or just dragons in general, you will love this adventure that takes you on a…
Looking for a Christmas present to buy this Black Friday? Give my fantasy novels “The Seven Royals: All Good Things” and its epic sequel “Breaking The Stars” a try! If you are a fan of high fantasy, sword and sorcery, or just dragons in general, you will love this adventure that takes you on a…
Rightly and Beltway Banthas host Stephen Kent brings us ‘How the Force Can Fix the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty, and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away‘ from the publishing company Center Street. According to a partial Amazon description: “From widespread unemployment and mounting international hostilities, every day we are swept into more political…
‘The Church of Christ’ is a very short booklet by Japanese author Ayako Miura. It was originally published Fall 1972 issue of The Japan Christian Quarterly and has since become a noteworthy writing to Japanese Christians. According to the synopsis on Goodreads: “This is a precious chapter from the book Michi ariki (A way was…
It has almost become a meme. SJWs working in the entertainment industry have gotten their greedy fingers into several film, television, novel, and comic book intellectual properties (IPs), lathering them in cringe-worthy “wokeness” to fit an agenda. Obviously, political messaging, from both sides of the aisle, has been inserted in IPs before. David Mamet’s The…
Former Bush Administration Press Secretary and Fox News anchor Dana Perino released her book ‘Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman).’ According to its synopsis, the book “is a no-nonsense how-to guide to life for young women looking to reframe their thinking, to believe in themselves, to take…
Sherlock Holmes is one of the greatest detectives in the realm of classic mysteries. From the Victorian Era to the Edwardian Time, he solved murders, kidnappings, blackmail, burglaries, and more. During his time as solving crimes, his friend and companion Dr. John Watson recorded many of his famous sayings as he recorded his cases. Here…
“The Seven Royals: Breaking The Stars” is the next book in my epic fantasy trilogy following “The Seven Royals: All Good Things.” The novel follows King Jasher and his friends as they battle the Wicker Man, a werewolf named Alfonso, and a wizard called Haddock who want to burn everything to the ground. If you…
‘Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers,’ known as ‘Rokka no Yūsha,‘ in Japan is a 2011 series of fantasy fiction light novels by Japanese author Ishio Yamagata. It was serialized in the Super Dash Bunko magazine. The world is bracing for the return of the Evil god, centuries after the goddess of Fate sealed him…
Ayako Miura shares her amazing journey from nihilism to Christianity in her autobiography ‘The Wind is Howling: The Autobiography of a Japanese Novelist.’ Following the days of a pre-war Japan, Mrs. Miura takes us on a journey from when she was diagnosed with tuberculosis, an engagement that ended, and her friendship with a fellow patient…
‘The Man Wrapped in Darkness‘ by Matthew Newsom is a Christian novel that explores a man who realizes that his family has made a deal with the devil… literally. From the GoodReads description, “Alec Williams has just become one of the most wealthy and influential men in America. Though not overwhelmed with grief over his…
The 1930s and the 1940s were a turbulent time for both Europe and the United States, but more so in the nation of Germany. As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis rise to power, Hollywood is wanting to hold onto that market for film. Researcher Ben Urwand breaks down the image of the Golden Age of…
Wondering what to read this year? Here is the first part of my reading list where I share what is sitting on my nightstand. From fiction to nonfiction, to fantasy to history, and beyond! Check it out below: The Wind Is Howling by Ayako Mura – This is an autobiography from one of the most…
Do you need to get that bookworm friend and family member a Christmas gift, but not sure where to start? Do they like fiction, nonfiction, politics, fantasy, drama, or whatnot? Have no fear! I have got you covered with part one of my gift guide to help with your shopping. The Legend of Eydis by…
My friend and colleague CS Johnson brings us ‘Dragon Tears,’ a companion novella to ‘The Alliance of the Dragon Sword’ fantasy series. It is a tale of lost love, defiance, and destiny. From the Amazon summary: Even a Ghost can dream … As a Ghost Child and Handmaiden to Ceru, the Great Sea Serpent and…
“True Believer” is the fictional sequel in the James Reece novel series by author Jack Carr. He continues the adventures right where he left off and the action does not let up. From the official website: When a bomb goes off during a holiday fair in London, the body count is horrific and the nation’s…
Canadian cartoonist and animator Guy Delisle publishes some incredible graphic novels and books illustrating his travels to different nations. None stick out more than Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea, where Delisle lived for two months while working for the French-Canadian production company TF1 and the North Korean SEK Studio doing animation. Delisle tells, or…
‘Appalling Stories 4: Even More Appalling Tales of Social Injustice‘ is an anthology full of satirical stories that will make you laugh until your side hurts. It features several authors including C.S. Johnson, David Dubrow, Ray Zacek, Paul Hair, Mike Baron, Henry Brown, Paul Clayton, Adam Howe, and several others. It also includes an exclusive…
Do you need to get that bookworm friend and family member a Christmas gift, but not sure where to start? Do they like fiction, nonfiction, politics, fantasy, drama, or whatnot? Have no fear! I have got you covered with part two of my gift guide to help with your shopping. Till Human Voices Wake Us…
My friend and fellow author C.S. Johnson does not only write graphic novels like Awakening, far from it. She writes science fiction, steampunk, young adult dramas, and so many other novels. Favan & Flew Book 1: One Flew Through the Dragon Heart combines steampunk and fantasy fiction taking place in Victorian England. Brixton Flew is…
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