Biography

The Velvet Hammer by former Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr. offers a unique perspective within the true crime genre. It sets itself apart from the usual narratives penned by detectives, third-party authors, or perpetrators. Instead, it is written by the judge who presided over some of the high-profile cases detailed within its pages. The title, … Read more

Catherine Allen-Walter Author Interview Near the Danube Bridge introduces readers to the life of Kalman Hartig, a man of deep faith and conviction in Yugoslavia during World War II. What inspired you to tell his story? Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo and I have been good friends for a long time. Before he died, her father asked … Read more

The Hate Game: Screaming in the Silence is an evocative memoir by Gary Trew that delves into the harrowing experiences of his youth at Knoll School for Boys in Hove, Sussex. Set in the 1970s, the book captures the brutal reality of a boyhood overshadowed by relentless bullying, a toxic school environment, and the enduring … Read more

Someplace Besides Nowhere, by Brian D. Holloway, is a captivating exploration of one family’s quest to uncover the hidden truths about their father’s mysterious origins. The story centers on Brian, the author, who is determined to unravel the secrets of his father Paul’s past. The challenge? Paul was an orphan, and the trail of clues … Read more

Leon Mecham Author Interview The Long Way Around details your experiences growing up in a Mormon household marked by abuse and addiction and the challenges you have overcome over the course of your life. Why was this an important book for you to write?  Writing requires a clear mind, so I would spend some time meditating before … Read more

Near the Danube Bridge is a deeply moving and richly detailed biography that explores the lives of two intertwined families during the tumultuous events of World War II and its aftermath. The book centers around Kalman Hartig, a man of deep faith and conviction whose experiences in wartime Yugoslavia test the limits of human endurance … Read more

Crystal Bass Author Interview My Mother Only Had Me for the Check shares your story of survival and overcoming a childhood of abuse and neglect to become the strong woman you are today. Why was this an important book for you to write? Writing this book was important because I wanted other women to know … Read more

Richard Thurstan Author Interview The Perils of a Loss Adjuster shares your insights and experiences from your career in the insurance industry offering readers a chance to see this field in a new light. Why was this an important book for you to write? Many people think of insurance as a boring career, with very … Read more

Phil Fletcher-Stokes Author Interview Dying of Lassitude and Ennui is a striking collection of prose poems that confronts a multitude of personal and political themes with unflinching bluntness. Why was this a bucket-list item for you to publish before you die? I’m 77 years old now; I could live another 20 years or be gone … Read more

Esther, a young woman living in a kibbutz in the south of Israel, undertakes a journey to find her biological mother who abandoned her at birth in Paris. She is fueled with the belief that reuniting with her birth mother will provide the answers she’s been searching for and will fill the void she’s been … Read more