KAWIRIA CREED is a hobbyist photographer, pianist, and teenage author of The Night Summer Ended, a collection of poetry themed around Canadian nature.
She also writes Young Adult fiction and is currently working on her debut YA Fantasy novel, Red.
Kawiria lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her family and an adorable labrador puppy. She plans to study Interior Design at university and write novels of various genres on the side.
This book is a short collection of poems themed around self-reflection and the beautiful nature of Canada. Each chapter is divided according to the four seasons, with poems and photography to match those seasons. If you believe beauty is found in the little things, this is the perfect book for you.
I don’t read much poetry, but this collection was very enjoyable. I really like how the poems switch seasons as the book went on. Some of the poems make you think, some of them give you a giggle, and some are just beautiful.
One of the things I absolutely enjoyed with this collection is the photography. The photos the Author took, and included in here are stunning. You can tell that the Author is very talented at not only creating beautiful writings, but also beautiful art.
I highly recommend you check this out if you enjoy poems about Nature, or Art of any kind, as this collections is just one fabulous piece of Art.
I give this collection of Poems 5 Stars!
It is a quick read of beautiful sometimes silly poems, and pleasing pictures. Where can you go wrong?
When orphans vanish from their beds across Victorian London, twelve-year-old demystifier Hemlock Jones and her companion, Edward, take the case!
This time, the trail will lead them from their Baker Street home, along lost
rivers and into the heart of the city, to face exotic enemies and a charming
man with dark plans…
Hemlock Jones & The
Underground Orphans is the second of the Hemlock Jones Chronicles, the
award-winning series of detective adventures for children and adults.
Book
info:
Print Length: 210 pages
Publisher: Eldias Press (4 Nov. 2019)
ISBN (paperback): 9781916165410
ASIN (ebook): B07YP1VDRS
Justin Carroll is an author who balances his love of comic books and
games with a passion for martial arts and musicals.
Ever since he stopped wanting to be a dinosaur, Justin wanted to be a
writer. He graduated with a degree in English Literature and Language from
King’s College, London in 2004 and now, when not writing, he fritters away his
time on all manner of geeky things.
Shortlisted for several international short story competitions, Justin
was a finalist in the 2010 British Fantasy Awards with “Careful What You
Wish For” (Wyvern Publishing) and placed in the top twenty of the NYC Midnight
Short Story Challenge twice.
December 2012 saw the birth of Justin Carroll’s first novel: Everything’s Cool – a dark, psychological thriller.
His second novel, Hemlock
Jones & The Angel of Death, is a Young Adult novel and the first in a series
featuring Hemlock Jones, the fiery 12-year-old demystifier whose brain easily
equals and surpasses that of the famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.
“Hemlock Jones & The Angel of Death” won a Silver Medal in the
2017 Wishing Shelf Awards.
Now, Justin has published the second book in the Hemlock Jones
Chronicles: Hemlock
Jones & The Underground Orphans, perfect for all fans of 10 years and above of
adventurous detective mysteries!
Hemlock is a 12 year old girl who resides at 211 B baker street. She looks at Sherlock as a rival. Hemlock and her associate, 12 year old Edward, consult with the police to help solve crimes. The police reluctantly accept her help because she is good at what she does.
When orphans start going missing, Hemlock jumps on the case. I rather like the way the case plays out. Being a fan of fairytales, the fairytale aspect of this book was really fun. It was done in its own way, and the originality of that makes this book an enjoyable read.
Hemlocks personality is so much like Sherlocks, but she is her own person. Edward is the caution behind the recklessness that is Hemlock, just as Watson plays that part for sherlock. It is really fun to see these characters brought to life in such a different way.
I loved the characters, the plot, the mystery. It has all the amazing aspects of Sherlock Holmes with a small twist. I couldn’t put the book down. The strangeness of the case just pulls you in.
5 stars for Hemlock Jones!
The story is very well written, The characters are really fun, The mystery is captivating in its own way, the originality is refreshing. I highy enjoyed reading this book and if you like Sherlock, or Strange mysteries, so will you.
Summer. 1936. Upstate New York. First, the banks were coming for their farms. Then, a record heat wave scorched the land. And then came Joshua Bloomfield, driven by revenge and greed, seeking to reclaim an inheritance of blood money and the family he believed was rightfully his. Will Evelyn Kydd find a way to save her farm and protect her family from the monster in their midst, or will they all be devoured by the darkness descending upon the hills?
Author:
D. H. Schleicher is the author of the independent novels Then Came Darkness and The Thief Maker, and his writing has appeared in Underground Voices, Scratch, The Eunoia Review, LitNoir , and Wonders in the Dark . You can follow his blog TheSchleicherSpin.com where he shares his views on books, movies, and travel. He hails from the South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia where he lives with his wife and son.
Then Came Darkness is full of mystery and suspense. Once the story started to progress I could not put it down! From the very beginning of the book you are already trying to figure out the mysteries that are to come.
The setting and plot of this book is like nothing I have read before. The originality behind it was very refreshing for me. I enjoyed seeing a different side of life from a different time. The way the issues are dealt with, the punishments, the health problems, the social interactions are so different from how things are today.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Everything about it was well done. I enjoyed the setting, characters, plot, all of it.
The Art of Sherlock Holmes-USA Edition 1 is truly unique. While there have been literally hundreds of Holmes pastiches written before our first volume, The Art of Sherlock Homes-West Palm Beach, there had never been a volume where Holmes short stories were interpreted by such accomplished artists.
In this first USA edition, thirteen
world-class artists who live and create in the United States have each had a
story assigned to them – specifically dependent on the particular talent of
each artist. Whether the interpretations be from the forms of surrealist,
contemporary, realist, digital, minimalist, symbolism, or an amalgam of various
forms, each piece of art created is unique, hypnotic, mesmerizing and
unforgettable. Each created specifically
to express the essence of each incredible Holmes story.
The thirteen stories herein range from the
impossibly baffling (except for Holmes) to the humorous, paranormal, or simply
intellectually intricate. You’re presented with murder, theft, treason,
betrayal, love, loss and greed. All the ingredients to make delicious Holmes
meals of mystery. But please remember, art is in the eye of the beholder. So we
hope you’ll appreciate each creation for what it is: an inimitable
interpretation of a truly unique Holmes story.
For those of you who get lost in abstract
art, our abstract artists have provided an explanation of what their art means
in relation to the story they’ve interpreted.
The Art of Sherlock Holmes books are
curated by Phil Growick, himself a renowned Holmes author.
Phil Growick Phil Growick ran one of the world’s leading
executive search firms in the advertising industry. Phil’s network in the
creative world is unparalleled which is perfect for artist acquisition. Now
living in West Palm, Phil is heavily involved in the local art community and as
a two-time Sherlock Holmes novelist came up with the concept of combining two
of his passions – art and Holmes.
“You’re presented with murder,
theft, treason, betrayal, love, loss and greed. All the ingredients to make a
delicious Holmes meal of mystery: inimitable interpretations of truly unique
Holmes stories.”
MX Publishing MX is the world’s largest Sherlock Holmes
publisher. The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories is the world’s largest
new Sherlock stories collection with twelve bestselling volumes in the last
four years – with three more volumes due in May 2019. Over 100 authors have
taken part in the anthology including NY Times best sellers Lee Child, Jonathan
Kellerman, Lyndsay Faye and Bonnie MacBird.
The collection raises money for the Stepping
Stones School ( a school for children with learning disabilities) at Undershaw, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former
home which carries the Estate’s Conan Doyle Seal. The collection has
overwhelming support from leading Sherlockians worldwide. MX are in a perfect
position to bring the best in Holmes fiction and the Sherlock fan base to the
project.
MX’ other project is the Happy Life
Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya. Twinned with Stepping Stones, Happy Life
has saved the lives of over 600 abandoned babies in the last two decades. The
project has expanded to include a school and paediatric hospital.
This book was completely different from anything I have read before. It is full of short stories told by our favorite Doctor and detective, Watson and Holmes. The character personalities were spot on and the stories blew me away.
It can be difficult to capture the attention of a reader in such a short span and keep them hooked throughout. Every single one of these stories had me captured and mesmerized until the very end.
One of the best parts about this book is the Art. You get to read about the Author and Artist of the story, then get to look at the Art created for the story, then the story it self. I would study each piece of work to try to figure out the story. After you finish the story I would highly suggest going back to the Art and having a second look and seeing what you missed.
This book is filled with so much talent, I am honored to have the chance to read and review it.
I will now show a few pieces of the many beautiful works of Art for this Novel.
Just look at this stunning piece. There are so many secrets hidden within from the story. I spent so much time admiring this piece and finding all of them.
This is one of my favorites. The artist uses a unique style to create this masterwork. Again you can find so much from the story with in the picture. This was also one of my favorite stories in the book.
All of this Art is amazing. This piece is so stunning and brings the story it beholds to life perfectly. I also thoroughly enjoyed this story because we get to see a little twist to the Holmes history.
Here are the Artists/Authors to all the other works…..
Thank You for letting me be apart of this amazing Blog Tour!
Wes Markin is a hyperactive English teacher, who loves
writing crime fiction with a twist of the macabre.
Having finished the third instalment in the DCI Yorke
series, ‘The Silence of Severance’, Wes is now working on the fourth instalment
of DCI Yorke’s wild ride. He is also the author of ‘Defined,’ a prequel to his
DCI Yorke novels, which takes the reader back to his blood-soaked university
days.
Born in 1978, Wes grew up in Manchester, UK. After
graduating from Leeds University, he spent fifteen years as a teacher of
English, and has taught in Thailand, Malaysia and China. Now as a teacher,
writer, husband and father, he is currently living in Harrogate, UK.
Your wedding day should be
the most unforgettable day of your life. And this is one wedding that will never be
forgotten.
When a police officer’s wedding day ends in brutality and chaos,
DCI Michael Yorke is pulled away from his own wedding and into the bloodiest
chain of events Wiltshire has ever seen.
As a heatwave tightens its grip on Salisbury, Yorke and his team
face a race against time to find the most sinister and intelligent adversary
they have ever faced. Christian Severance. But as the team chase Severance into
the shadows of a dark past, Yorke’s own history starts to drag itself into the
present.
Can they stop Christian Severance before he achieves the unthinkable? And will Yorke survive the revelations that claw at him from the darkness?
This is the third book of this series. To get ready for this tour, I picked up the previous two books in hopes to quickly read them and be caught up. That of course was no big deal at all, because once you pick these books up, you simply can’t put them down. I am a huge fan of mystery, and detective novels, and this has become one of my favorites.
This novel not only takes you through the wild ride that is Christian Severance, but every single step taken to find him and stop his madness. I love how this book shows everything, every thought, phone call, conversation, it makes you feel like you are actually there with the group trying to solve the case. It is chaotic and all over, but beautifully so, as I assume working cases like this, you would be chaotic and all over.
I love all the characters of this book, even the bad guys. They are all so well written, their personalities work with the story. The bad guys aren’t just there, their stories are weaved throughout the novel, to the point of making you ALMOST sympathize with them.
The Case in this story is so different from others I have come across. Not only is the story of our villain a tragic one, but the stories that follow are equally tragic. I had a hard time disliking the people behind the crimes, crazy…but true.
5 Stars for this one!
This novel is beautifully written. The emotions you have while reading makes you question your own sanity.
When therapist Lucas Stephen’s sister returns from a legendary Los Angeles hotel, she’s a shell of the artist she once was. Nearly catatonic, deteriorating rapidly, Michelle alarms Lucas by painting the same old-style straight razor over and over.
Heartbroken and frightened, Lucas resolves to find out what happened to her. With his beautiful—and psychic—colleague Della, Lucas travels to L.A., booking a room in the hotel Michelle stayed at.
They barely cross the threshold when Della senses evil. She sees bodies falling out of the sky. Broken dreams. Imprisoned nightmares. She begs Lucas to leave, but the hotel makes both time and truth shift, and when Lucas looks into the mirror in his sister’s room, he sees the straight razor—and is drawn to the bright, scarlet stain of fresh blood…
From the Author:
Insatiable for real-life mysteries, I tripped over the Elisa Lam story one afternoon, the strange case of a young woman who vanished while staying at the notorious Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles…only to be discovered after residents complained of foul tasting, discolored water in their drinking glasses and showers. Searching for the source of the water contamination, hotel staff surely found it – Elisa was dead and decaying in one of the hotel’s rooftop water tanks. Elisa’s disappearance, and most certainly her last known moments (immortalized in some of the most bizarre CCTV footage I’ve ever seen) sent me down a rabbit hole both disturbing and horrifying. For many sleepless nights I just couldn’t get The Cecil off my mind. I had to let it live–and maybe even attempt to control it–through one of my own stories…thus No Vacancy was borne
About the Author:
Bonnie Randall lives in a forest at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada. Scribbling stories in coil-bound notebooks from the age of 9, Bonnie’s first attempts at prose featured wicked dolls, evil grandmothers–oh, and a romantic hero who just happened to be a professional ice hockey player (go figure).
Clearly much has changed yet nothing has changed; Bonnie is still a sucker for true love, soul mates, smudgy shadows and things that go bump in the night.Yet while writing has been the passion, social work has been the calling and, within a career spent in both Child Protection and addictions counseling, Bonnie has come to believe that it is our relationships–with people and environments–that shape our souls and craft what, ultimately, becomes the human experience.
A Scorpio to the core, Bonnie’s passion is, well, passion–and mysticism, creepiness, and all things arcane. Her stories explore what love looks like in the face of paranormal peril for “Till death do us part” is, after all, only an illusion…
No Vacancy is a short read full of horror and emotions. The book starts and you already have multiple questions, and when it ends you have an entirely new set of questions. The mystery behind this story is very interesting, and creepy. I enjoy that multiple secrets still lay beyond in that hotel.
The characters work well with each other, and the story. The personalities and emotions are relatable. The setting is scary, and it’s what makes this read all the more chilling.
I made the mistake of reading this at night, and in the dark with just my kindle light. Needless to say when I finally convince myself to get up and pee, every light was turned on as I went. This story weaves its way into your mind, and makes your eyes play tricks on you, Which is how you know it is a fantastic horror read.
Beautifully written and filled with horror, I enjoyed every second of this short story!
5 bright shining stars to lead your way out of the dark when you finish this book!
This is my first ever blog tour! Thank you Richard T. Ryan and team for inviting me!
The Author:
Rich Ryan
A lifelong Sherlockian, Richard Ryan
is the author of “The Official Sherlock Holmes Trivia Book” as well
as a book on Agatha Christie trivia, and his series, the Sherlock Holmes
Adventures, now consisting of four books, all available from MX Publishing,
London.
Richard Ryan obtained his master’s degree from
the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in medieval literature; he is a
die-hard fan of the Fighting Irish — it doesn’t matter what sport. He has been
happily married for 40 years and is the proud father of two children.
Reluctantly, Sherlock Holmes agrees to assist Inspector Lestrade who is
being hounded by an obnoxious nobleman whose jewel-encrusted dagger has gone
missing. However, what Holmes initially believes to be a simple theft turns out
instead to be his first encounter with a master criminal, who is as ruthless as
he is brilliant, and whom Watson dubs “The Merchant of Menace.”
Soon Holmes finds himself matching wits with a man who will steal
anything – if the price is right. Moreover, this thief will go to any lengths,
including blackmail and murder, to achieve his desired goal.
As Holmes comes to understand his adversary, he also begins to realize
he can only react to the Merchant because he has no idea where this criminal
mastermind will strike next. All Holmes knows for certain is the Merchant seems
to specialize in priceless, one-of-a-kind articles. Will that be enough
information for the Great Detective to outwit his foe?
From the British Museum to the Louvre to Blenheim Palace, Holmes finds
himself in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Set against the backdrop of early
Edwardian England, the Great Detective and his Boswell encounter an array of
luminaries from the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough to a young Winston
Churchill.
For fans of Conan Doyle’s immortal detective, the game is always afoot.
However, this time around Holmes must try to bring to justice a villain who
might well be the next Napoleon of Crime.
Richard T. Ryan’s Sherlock Holmes Adventures
Series:
As a huge Sherlock fan I was beyond thrilled to pick up this book. I will admit I was a little concerned about the finishing it. Although I love Sherlock, Sir Arthur Conan Doyles stories tend to get a little stale before becoming good. I will say with certainty this was not the case here. I picked up this book and I could not put it down. It kept me up at night just to finish it. It grabs your attention and runs away with it. Before you know it, its hours later and you’re a bit confused on where your day went.
The characters were the best of Sherlock and Watson. You can feel the companionship coming off the pages. Their relationship is one of my favorites in history, and Richard captured it beautifully. I was excited to see all my favorites join us for this series also, including Mycroft, Mrs. Hudson, and Lestrade.
The Case, oh my the case. This case had Sherlock stunned, but of course that just made our favorite detective work all the more harder. I love that the more intelligent a criminal, the more respect Sherlock has for them. This case was one of my favorites of all the Sherlock cases. It had suspense, intrigue, and surprise. The entire thing was beautifully written
My short fiction has appeared in the anthologies Read By Dawn, Night Terrors, and The Big Book of New Short Horror, among others. I’m dyed-in-the-wool geek and an avid collector of books, roleplaying games and curiosities. When I’m not writing, you might find me exploring old cemeteries, lurking in museums, or searching for a decent cup of tea. For news about upcoming projects, and more free stories when they become available, visit my website or follow me on Twitter @chrishawkins.
A Candle for the Birthday Boy is a short story that you are given for free, that’s right free. All you have to do is sign up at Christopher’s site. You then will later get an email on when his new site is up. Once you get the email with the story you can transfer it right to kindle, or any other device, it’s simple.
I was excited for this opportunity because I love anything horror, especially short scary stories. This story did not disappoint.
This was the most suspenseful short story I have ever read. I don’t think I took a breath until the story was over. It was very well written, and you could feel the characters emotions. You didn’t read the story, you were there at the birthday party, it was intense.
I loved that it was a really quick read, but it was still so good. It left me breathless with a feeling like I had no where to go after.
On top of the scary feelings this story leaves behind, it also makes you think about the decisions you make. The outcome of your life can be changed by just one stupid mistake.
Here is a link to Christopher’s site, and this fantastic story.
I for one loved it, and I can not wait for this author to come out with a novel. I will be first in line to buy, or pre order the moment I know of its release.
On a journey to nowhere, an escape from the past, four travelers must confront the harsh realities of their chosen path. The terrain is treacherous; the supplies are low. But turning back isn’t an option. Only death is behind.
Someone is following.
Others have tried this route. Many have gone; none have returned. Their only salvation, their only hope, lies at the end. But the end of the journey is not what it seems. Nothing is.
Home
From the Author
I wrote this book in the time period after my grandpa died and while I was graduating high school. A lot of my own journey and searching was imbued into this short work. You will find it thoughtful, deep, and most of all lasting.I hope you find your way out.
Home was a surprise. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was not what I got. Be that as it may it was an amazing read. The book is left in a way so you can create your own theories on most things, nothing is definite.
The characters in this book just work. That’s the simplest way to put it. You can feel the love, the sadness, and yes even the hate. I don’t know the relation of said characters, because as I stated most of the book is left to make your own conclusions, but I do believe these people consider each other a family of sorts.
The setting within this story is harsh. Reading through it I was cringing at the unfortunate situations the character found themselves in, and it was largely do to the setting. The descriptions were wonderful but left room for your own interpretation.
The deeper meaning that this story represents is there. Reading the “From the Author”, it is stated that this was written shortly after a family members passing. Reading it with that in mind opens up so many more possibilities of the meaning between the characters, the journey, and mostly the ending. It was beautifully done in everyway.
It kept you guessing and on the edge the entire time. After the story finished it left you wanting more. At the very least I may re-read it a few times to put the pieces together more.
I gave this book 5 Stars!!
This book was well written, the characters made sense, and the setting was well placed. The Meaning behind the story will be different for most people who read it, I think. With that being said I have finished this book over 24 hours ago and it is still weighing on my mind, and that’s how you know it was a wonderful book.
A runaway groom has to face the mother of the bride he left at the altar. A teacher snaps under the pressure from his student’s entitled and disrespectful father. A woman takes matters into her own hands when a sexual assault complaint goes ignored. A stressed driver gets reckless when she realizes she’s being followed.
How far is too far when we feel we’ve been wronged? The answer is funny, satisfying, and sickening all at once. Savage is all the ways, big and small, in which we unleash our worst selves. It’s deliciously petty or unnecessarily ugly, depending on who you ask, but inarguably it’s harmful to everyone involved. Savage is what happens when we treat others as less than human, and they respond with a little less humanity.
Savage is a collection of short stories that cover a wide range of problems. The issues covered in these stories range from petty to down right disturbing. One thing you can always count on is the justice that follows.
I enjoy the way each story is so different, but yet some how similar. They each cover a subject, be it cancer, homophobia, or something as simple as someone cutting in front of you in line at the grocery store. The stories are all believable and most even relatable. The ending is how the characters react to the issues, and in a way that most people probably wish they could, but never actually would. Some of the stories endings blew me away. I would be smiling, laughing, or even clapping at the justices brought on in some situations. Other endings went way to far and make you think about how people truly are deep down.
Would this be the way I would react?
Surely not, but the actual truth is you never know until you are in that situation.
I loved that the stories were short enough to pick up and read if I was short on time, but long enough to grab my attention until the end. The characters were all well thought out and well written. The settings were all over the place but again very well done.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel, as I will be checking out some more from this author once my TBR list is handled.
I gave this book 5 Stars!
For all the original ideas, the hilarious endings, and even the disturbing endings. This book makes you think about situations in a different light.
Also for an Indie book the amount of mistakes were close to none. I can’t even remember coming across a misplaced word, or misspelled word. So wonderful job on editing!
Pixie Ponders & Reviews 