Showing posts with label time travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label time travel. Show all posts

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Book Sunday

 Enjoy our featured books



In online bookstores, readers often discover new books by browsing the bestselling titles in their desired genre. However, countless hidden gems may not receive as much promotion but offer incredible stories that deserve recognition and readership.

Time travel romance



Embark on a journey through time with Dylan Anderson, the lead guitarist of Ablaze, as he strives to recreate the magic of the '70s, inspired by Kenny Chesney's iconic hit, "I Go Back." In his pursuit of reliving his golden days, Dylan becomes entangled in the hidden world of a mysterious cult, eager to uncover the secrets of time travel.
The stakes are high, and the risks even higher – challenges he's prepared to confront head-on.
This adventure is far from a solo act. With his enduring love, Jennifer Kovich, by his side, Dylan is determined to bring her along on this journey whether she's ready or not. However, there's a catch – The dark spell Dylan has created will not allow him to return to the present even if he ever wanted to. Only Jennifer would have a chance at finding an escape route back home, but according to Dylan, it's almost impossible. Or is it? Brace yourself for a tale of love, danger, and the irresistible pull of a past era as Dylan leads us on an unforgettable voyage to the heart of the '70s.

Review by Readers Favorite
"Lorraine Carey uses an intoxicating brew of romance and mystery with a tinge of the paranormal to take you on a captivating time travel adventure odyssey you don't want to end. With an absorbing narrative, Carey captures the vibe and atmosphere of the 1970s flawlessly, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in the golden era of rock and roll. The characters are not only well-developed but also very likable for the most part. While Jennifer's interactions with Dylan are entertaining, I also enjoyed her friendship with Paul. The plot has its share of surprises to keep readers hooked. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and heartily recommend it to romance lovers who don't mind dipping their toes into the paranormal genre."

Sci-fi space opera


Kathy Masters never expected to journey to the stars. When she does, she experiences the adventure of a lifetime.
That all changes when she is selected by the prestigious Galactic Geographic Society to photograph and record the flora and fauna of a newly discovered class M planet. Filled with hope and enthusiasm, she boards the S.S. America for the trip to Beta 3 Epsilon to begin her new project. On the way she is abducted and brought aboard the privateer Rapier.
Going from captive, to slave, to induction into the infamous Brotherhood, Kathy finds herself raising the adopted daughter of the crew of the Rapier. Given the responsibility to raise their princess, Cindy, they travel among the stars preying on merchant ships, dodging Chinese warships, fighting pirates, visiting strange worlds, and encountering fantastic creatures, all under the watchful eyes of Commodore James Ulysses Black. Trying to raise a young girl among gunfights, swordfights, ship-to-ship battles, slave trades, deals, and some of the most feared raiders in human space is no small challenge.
The only question is, Is Kathy up to the task?

Review by Travis B
"The face-paced, in-the-present style of writing always keeps the story moving along at light speed. But after each jump to or from hyperspace anything can happen and does. Swimming with whales living in nebulae of thick, colorful gases. Horse-sized wolves and never-before-seen natives and underwater adventures to meet the almighty, giving ones: bioengineering “gifts” with omnipotent capabilities. And sword-fights, blazingly fast strokes of the gleaming steel, bellies bursting, men keeling over."

Ghost suspense thriller


A powerful curse cast thousands of years ago by the Grand Vizier. Tanakhmet cursed Prince Akhmose to never enter the Field of Reeds, the heavenly paradise. Why did he want him to linger as a restless ghost among the living, forever?
By reading the hieroglyphs, Layla, a young Egyptologist, inadvertently breaks the curse and frees the ghosts of both Prince Akhmose and the Grand Vizier whose thirst for revenge is stronger than ever.
With Layla’s help, can Prince Akhmose finally cross into the afterlife?
Or perhaps, because of the charms of the mortal woman, he doesn’t want to…

Review by Termite Writer
"I’m always attracted to stories with archaeological subjects and this story deals with ancient Egypt and its curses, mummies, and ghosts. Through the machinations of the Pharoah’s evil Grand Vizier, Prince Akhmose is murdered and his soul is sent into the future, while his lover’s soul is also reincarnated in a modern woman who happens to be an Egyptologist. Her skeptical roommate Mara adds some enjoyable humor to the tale."

Gothic romance


Fernal Thorn always suspected her family had secrets.
But she has no idea how dark and dangerous these secrets are until a mysterious man, his horde of followers, and a powerful demon invade her forest home. Badly beaten and alone, she is rescued by an aloof high-born stranger who takes her to his family’s ancient estate in Cumbria.
There she finds allies and enemies with secrets of their own. Captivated by her alluring yet reclusive rescuer, Fernal is torn between vengeance and love, and she must find a way to defeat the evil that has plagued her family for centuries—or die on the next solstice.
Deeply compelling and seductive, Eternity Awaits is a richly textured story that will dwell within you long after the last pages are read.

Review by aerowell
"Intriguing story that has something for everyone: mystery, suspense, romance and the supernatural. The characters had flaws and insecurities with which we can all relate. Eternity Awaits is an entertaining page-turner with unexpected twists. "



Sunday, October 13, 2024

Book Sunday

 Featured Books Sunday





 

 

Time travel romance


The stakes are high, and the risks even higher. SEE MORE

Embark on a journey through time with Dylan Anderson, the lead guitarist of Ablaze, as he strives to recreate the magic of the '70s, inspired by Kenny Chesney's iconic hit, "I Go Back." In his pursuit of reliving his golden days, Dylan becomes entangled in the hidden world of a mysterious cult, eager to uncover the secrets of time travel.
The stakes are high, and the risks even higher - challenges he's prepared to confront head-on.
This adventure is far from a solo act. With his enduring love, Jennifer Kovich, by his side, Dylan is determined to bring her along on this journey whether she's ready or not. However, there's a catch - The dark spell Dylan has created will not allow him to return to the present even if he ever wanted to. Only Jennifer would have a chance at finding an escape route back home, but according to Dylan, it's almost impossible. Or is it? Brace yourself for a tale of love, danger, and the irresistible pull of a past era as Dylan leads us on an unforgettable voyage to the heart of the '70s.


Historical thriller


When the descendants pay the price of the ancient family curse SEE MORE 

Jayden and his archeology group find the burial site of a Medicine Woman from the 5th century. Strangely, Jayden also finds a crude leather book in his grandmother's secret room that was written in 426 by a Shaman.
His sister, Sofia, decodes the ancient runes, and they learn that a powerful curse cast sixteen hundred years ago destroyed the lives of their ancestors for centuries. If it remains unbroken, the curse will ruin the lives of future generations as well.
Dark memories of their childhood start to surface, and they’re stunned to realize the similarities between the tragedy of the family described in the Shaman’s book and theirs, sixteen hundred years later. They’re stunned by the conclusion that Jayden is in danger due to a family curse.

Occult ghost & haunted houses


The dark side of Southern Maryland SEE MORE

Take a journey to the dark side of Southern Maryland, one of the most haunted spots in America, and visit with the ghosts and otherworldly specters of the area.

Southern Maryland is one of the most haunted spots in America. From pre-colonial settlements to modern times, the tales of every era of its history are often dark and sometimes bloody. Brave readers will meet the many otherworldly specters that loved the area too much to leave, like the spirit of the witch Moll Dyer or the nun reclaiming her ancestral home. Learn the haunted history of Sotterley Plantation and the stories of the ghosts that remained after the Civil War. Author David W. Thompson takes the reader on a spooky journey through Southern Maryland's long history.



Saturday, December 16, 2017

#Book in the Spotlight from Toi Thomas #OurAuthorGang


Of Past And Future is a collection of twenty-two short stories, from twenty-one authors, that explore the past and the future as experienced by those who can travel there. Be it fifteen minutes into the future, forty years to meet yourself or your spouse as a child, or a thousand years into the past, traveling in time always has unexpected consequences – and sometimes that’s what the traveler is counting on. Come and experience these stories and see if you would handle the unexpected as well.
~Features Clepher’s Heart by Toi Thomas

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The road to fiction isn’t always a smooth journey. In such a volatile time in history, people’s sensibilities are on edge and most for good reason. So many people have suffered from discrimination, racism, sexual harassment, and so much more, that finding acceptance, humor, or hope in fiction can sometimes be difficult.

A few years back, I wrote a story of brotherly love that was praised by many but has recently been ridiculed by some, due to the use of an offensive word. As a black woman in America, I try to make a point to be as conscientious as possible. Still, I recognize that sometimes, when telling a story that feels real and or sincere, words and scenarios that maybe aren’t politically correct or culturally sensitive are sometimes used, but that doesn't mean they are used lightly.

When I wrote the story of Clepher’s Heart, I drew from my own experience as a sibling as well as my association with many persons of varying disabilities. While I’m not one to use offensive or derogatory words as terms of endearment, some people do with the people they love and share a special or complicated relationship with. I'll be the first to admit, though, that even I have said insensitive things to or about people I care for, applying the adage, "no one is allowed to pick on them but me."

Clepher's Heart is a third-person narrative written from the point of view of one brother who has a complicated relationship with his sibling because of a secret he's kept. Upon the approval of a physically impaired associate, I’ve published this story to be praised or ridiculed by the masses, as it is. However, it is the end and overall message of the story that really makes all the difference, should you choose to read that far.
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Please sample this excerpt from, Clepher’s Heart.
From Pexels.com
“Clepher was tired of waiting.

It was one thing to be stuck in a world where he was treated like a god, but it was a nightmare for that god to be treated as the supreme sacrifice to end all suffering. If his portal didn’t open soon, his brother wouldn’t like whatever was left of him to come through. This whole ‘travel to the past and be a god’ thing was Jossef’s idea anyway. Clepher was ready to go back and was thinking about punching his brother in the face, but then, you don’t punch cripples, no matter how much they might deserve it.

Finally, as the horde of chanting natives rushed to exalt their, highly intelligent and mysterious, man-god to a splendid sacrificial death, the portal opened. The shimmering bright lights surrounded Clepher and shielded him from his subject’s failed attempts to spear him and drag him to exaltation.

Once Clepher materialized, naked, back home in their secret lab, his brother rushed up to him and covered him with blankets. Operating his hover carrier by voice activation, Jossef’s hands were free to administer a shot of adrenaline while attaching an oxygen cap to Clepher’s face. After that, Jossef laid Clepher over his lap and manually operated the hover carrier back to Clepher’s room for rest and recovery.

When Clepher woke, he was dressed and sitting upright in his bed with a tray of food resting on his desk. Soon after taking his first bite of the high protein meal, Jossef came in, anxious to hear of his brother’s latest adventure…” ~ Clepher’s Heart copyright © 2013 Toinette Thomas 

Of Past and Future copyright © 2014 Douglas G Clarke

If you’d like to read the rest of Clepher’s Heart, to see for yourself just how it ends, please consider clicking the image above to purchase a copy Of Past and Future or join my email list. It's free and you get to decide what kinds of emails I send you.

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Nikki McDonagh

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Great idea.
 
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Linda Lee Williams via Google+

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A glimpse into another interesting read by author, Toi Thomas.
 
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Ruth de Jauregui via Google+

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Toi shares a time travel anthology and a snippet from her own contribution to the book. Stop by and check it out!
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Ruth de Jauregui

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Oh my, the trouble you get into with siblings... And the disabled brother living vicariously through his sibling's adventures in time. Wowl What a great premise!!!
 
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Rebecca Tran

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What an intriguing idea. Who knows what I'd do with time travel.
 
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Rebecca Tran via Google+

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A great read about the possibilities of time travel by Toi Thomas.
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Erika M Szabo via Google+

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Intriguing anthology book by Toinette Thomas
 
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Erika M Szabo

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Sounds intriguing, I love the excerpt :)
 
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Toi Thomas

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Happy to share one of my dearest short stories with you today.
 
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Toi Thomas via Google+

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I'm so happy to share one of my nearest and dearest, if not mildly controverial, short stories today. Please check it out.
 
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Joe Bonadonna

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Interesting concept for an anthology, Toi. Nice excerpt from your story, too. I think I know what word you refer to. Why people take offense, I have no idea. It's just a word that describes the physical condition of a person. People need to chill. There a greater issues in the world to get upset over. Words have no power over any of us unless you give them the power.
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Thank you for your words. The message is what really matters in this story.
 
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Joe Bonadonna via Google+

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Today on A Small Gang of Authors, Toinette Thomas presents the Book in the Spotlight: an interesting anthology of science fictions story, Of Past and Future. She also talks about her story, "Clepher's Heart," which is featured in this fine collection.
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A glimpse into another interesting read by author, Toi Thomas.
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