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Author Bio: Bill Holst was born in Port Jefferson, New York, in 1952 and raised in Smithtown, where his early interest in politics led him to engage in student government and even speak with Robert F.…

Author Bio: Bill Hol…

Author Bio: Bill Holst was born in Port Jefferson, New York, in 1952 and raised in Smithtown, where his early interest in politics led him to engage in student government and even speak with Robert F. Kennedy during a 1964 campaign visit.  He attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy before earning a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from New York University. Bill later graduated from St. John’s University School of Law.  From 1975 to 1978, he served in the United States Army as a reporter and photojournalist, earning both the Thomas Jefferson Award and an Army Commendation Medal f…

Poet’s Bio: Cherrie Amour aka Cherrie Woods is a Baltimore-based, award-winning poet known for her candid, narrative verse exploring Love, identity, Relationships, and the layered complexities of be…

Poet’s Bio: Cherri…

Poet’s Bio: Cherrie Amour aka Cherrie Woods is a Baltimore-based, award-winning poet known for her candid, narrative verse exploring love, identity, relationships, and the layered complexities of belonging. Her work is featured in her poetry collection, Free to Be Me: Poems on Love, Life and Relationships.  She is the creator of the Words, Wine & Wings Poetry and Open Mic Show and has been featured by FOX45 News, The Baltimore Beacon, and Baltimore City Paper. Her poetry has appeared in Paterson Literary Review, Understorey Magazine, Poet’s Ink, The Pen Woman, The Fire Inside: Collected …

Poet’s Bio: Buddah Desmond aka BDEZ (he / him / they / them) is an award-winning author, poet, artist, and singer based in the DMV. His writing shares lessons from adversity to triumph and offers me…

Poet’s Bio: Buddah…

Poet’s Bio: Buddah Desmond aka BDEZ (he / him / they / them) is an award-winning author, poet, artist, and singer based in the DMV. His writing shares lessons from adversity to triumph and offers messages of hope, love, faith, and persistence. He’s the author of multiple poetry collections, including the most recent releases Everything I Miss(ed) At Home (2023), Coming Up From the Downside: Finding Joy in Our Song (2024), and Exotic Shifter: 11th Anniversary Edition (2025).   His writing has appeared in Creative Currents, Rebel’s Zeitgeist, Liquid Cat Quarterly, MelaNation,…

This was my first time reading a novel by Lucia Jordan, and she definitely kept me intrigued—especially with that ending. Her writing style is engaging, playful, and perfectly suited for a seductive…

This was my first ti…

This was my first time reading a novel by Lucia Jordan, and she definitely kept me intrigued—especially with that ending. Her writing style is engaging, playful, and perfectly suited for a seductive, fast-paced read.The story introduces us to Chardonnay Selby, who—at the urging of her roommate Cecily—agrees to go on a blind date with Cecily’s “hot” coworker. The instructions are simple: meet at the hotel restaurant and look for the man holding a white rose. But when Chardonnay arrives, she finds two men with white roses—one casually dressed in jeans and a sport coat, the other im…

This was my first time reading a contemporary romance novella by Jerrica Knight-Catania, and I found her writing style heartfelt and engaging as she explored the theme of love. The story follows Melan…

This was my first ti…

This was my first time reading a contemporary romance novella by Jerrica Knight-Catania, and I found her writing style heartfelt and engaging as she explored the theme of love. The story follows Melanie Smith, an aspiring actress chasing her Broadway dreams while waiting tables at a diner between auditions. Her best friend Lisa decides she needs a break from the city, and together with their friend Shauna, they set sail on a six-day Bermuda cruise. Melanie, however, worries her job may be at risk if Cliff, her boss, discovers she doesn’t actually have a sick uncle—something Lisa concocted…

This was my first time reading a romantic suspense novel by Lori Ryan, and I was immediately struck by her character-driven style. The story follows Detective Cal Rylan of the New Haven PD, who is pai…

This was my first ti…

This was my first time reading a romantic suspense novel by Lori Ryan, and I was immediately struck by her character-driven style. The story follows Detective Cal Rylan of the New Haven PD, who is paired with FBI Agent Eve Sands after one of the Bureau’s witnesses is killed by a sniper while being transported from the police station to the FBI office. The attack leaves Rylan’s partner, Jarrod, critically injured—a devastating blow that stirs up guilt from losing a former partner in the past.With Eve now at his side, Rylan struggles to balance his instinct to protect with his respect for …

This was my first time reading a short romance novella by Janica Cade, and her writing style struck me as sexy, sharp, and emotionally layered. The story follows billionaire Ethan Wolfe, who reluctant…

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This was my first time reading a short romance novella by Janica Cade, and her writing style struck me as sexy, sharp, and emotionally layered. The story follows billionaire Ethan Wolfe, who reluctantly agrees to take over Lane Entertainment Group at the request of its owner, Christopher Lane. The catch? He has to keep Lane’s daughter, Ava—the creative force behind the company—on board.Ava, unaware of her father’s decision to sell, is blindsided and furious, especially after learning her father is gravely ill. When he passes away the day after the deal is finalized, her anger toward Et…

This was my first time reading a romance novel by Mia Black, and I found her writing style to be bold, relationship-driven, and full of heat and deception. The story centers around Jazmine (“Jazzy�…

This was my first ti…

This was my first time reading a romance novel by Mia Black, and I found her writing style to be bold, relationship-driven, and full of heat and deception. The story centers around Jazmine (“Jazzy”), a freelance consultant for multimedia companies who recently ended things with her cheating boyfriend, Aaron, in Charlotte. Ready for a fresh start, she heads to New York to stay with her best friend Tami while she gets back on her feet. On the flight, Jazzy meets Quinton (“Que”), a handsome and charming stranger who keeps her calm during turbulence. They exchange numbers, and a week late…

This was my first time reading a romance short story by Barbara Delinsky, and I found her writing to be emphatic and easy to follow. The story centers around Carly Kelly, the owner of Plant People, a …

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This was my first time reading a romance short story by Barbara Delinsky, and I found her writing to be emphatic and easy to follow. The story centers around Carly Kelly, the owner of Plant People, a nursery and flower shop. She's offered a potentially life-changing opportunity to partner with Mayer’s, a major home store chain. With only four days to decide, Carly calls her friends Bibi and Hank to share the news—but she accidentally dials the wrong number. On the other end is a stranger named Charlie, whose sexy, intriguing voice catches her off guard. Instead of hanging up, Carly keeps …

This is the first time I’m reading a romance novella by Ivy Layne and I found her writing style to be both engaging and easy to get into. The story centers around Josephine Miller, a computer scienc…

This is the first ti…

This is the first time I’m reading a romance novella by Ivy Layne and I found her writing style to be both engaging and easy to get into. The story centers around Josephine Miller, a computer science grad student at Georgia Tech and self-proclaimed geek and Holden Winters, a charismatic alpha male billionaire with a tragic Family history.   The story opens with Josephine enduring a dull blind date with Stuart, her advisor’s nephew. She’s eager to end the evening until Stuart mentions he has a VIP invitation to Mana, the exclusive club she’s been Dying to visit. Since it’s nearly i…

Bio: Mr. Ferrin is a highly qualified international business professional by virtue of experience working with Small and Medium Enterprises, US and foreign Governments and trade associations in intern…

Bio: Mr. Ferrin is a…

Bio: Mr. Ferrin is a highly qualified international business professional by virtue of experience working with Small and Medium Enterprises, US and foreign Governments and trade associations in international management, marketing and sales in Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Mr. Ferrin designed and implemented the global market entry of the long-distance telecommunications services and VOIP computer telephony software of two start-up U.S. Technology companies.  Mr. Ferrin provided management and business development leadership for the Mason Enterprise Center’s internatio…

Hello, book lovers! In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Grace “Pacy” Lin, an acclaimed author and illustrator. She published her first book, The Ugly Vege…

Hello, book lovers! …

Hello, book lovers! In celebration of Women’s History Month, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Grace “Pacy” Lin, an acclaimed author and illustrator. She published her first book, The Ugly Vegetables, in 1999, and since then, she has written and illustrated more than 25 books. Her work explores themes of cultural and racial identity, as well as friendship, family, and peace. In 2016, Lin delivered a TEDx talk titled “The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf,” advocating for greater diversity in children’s literature. She also hosts two podcasts—Book Friends Forever (…