I’m thrilled to be sharing by Barry Maher — a supernatural thriller that blends occult horror with biting humor. For readers who love stories that are equal parts terrifying and laugh-out-loud dark, this one is a must. Steve Witowski’s life is already a disaster — a failed songwriter and fugitive in 1982, he’s just trying […]
Here at Chapter Break, we don’t always write a full review of every book we read. Well, now we have decided to do these monthly wrap-up posts with roundups of our reviews this month and mini-reviews to fill in the gaps. Enjoy! Mini Book Reviews Julie’s Mini Reviews: : Thanks to Netgalley for […]
Here’s a new book that blends poetry and storytelling into a moving reflection on the human experience. With Miss Moon, Alan Ramias brings us a collection that transcends genre — lyrical, luminous stories that flow between poetry and narrative. Each piece opens a window into the fragile, powerful, and fleeting nature of being human: a […]
Julie’s Review: : What happens when you take a Blackbeard the Pirate retelling, pour in all the feminine rage, and a revenge drive burning hotter than the sun – you get this book. It sucked me in immediately, starting with the lovely page of trigger warnings and a reminder to protect your mental health. […]
Title: Release Date: September 24, 2025 Tropes: Vampires, Rival kingdoms, Forbidden love, Captive princess – she’s more than willing though…well the first time ;), She just got her full powers, She’s promised to another (no triangle) Blurb For the rulers of Ravengale, there is only us and them…until the rule of law becomes the […]
For this discussion post, we are joining the Tell Me Something Tuesday challenge run by Jen at That’s What I’m Talking About. Here’s the topic for this week. Which Fictional Character Do You Wish Were a Real Person? Julie: This is an interesting question… Maybe Violet from the series, ’cause we really need someone with guts and […]
WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR of Lost Heart in King Manor By Celeste Fenton Book Summary Some secrets are worth killing for. And some hearts don’t break quietly. At 45, Gabby Heart isn’t looking for drama—just quiet days on Dost Island running her village gift shop, teaching art, and keeping her past tucked safely away. But when […]
The story of the author as a young woman coming of age in an Irish Catholic, military family… Title: Author: Mary Lawlor Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield Pages: 323 Genre: Memoir Format: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook Fighter Pilot’s Daughter: Growing Up in the Sixties and the Cold War tells the story of Mary […]
Some books pull you in with their characters, and others grip you with the questions they force you to ask. Michael Clark’s The Truth About You does both, delivering a darkly compelling story that tests the boundaries of loyalty, love, and truth. by Michael Clark When Lucy and Meg’s mother is assaulted by her husband, […]
Author Interview with Jack Brown, author of Prophets of War. Describe your writing process. Do you outline, plot, and plan, or is your writing more organic? For me, the writing process starts with having something meaningful to say. Whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, I need to feel deeply connected to the core idea—the plot in fiction […]