

Memories of Sicily Into the Heart of America - an Editorial Review of "My Sicilian Father"
Book Blurb: My Sicilian Father is a sweeping, multi-generational historical novel that traces the odyssey of a Sicilian immigrant family as they navigate the trials, triumphs, and transformations of 20th century America. Beginning in the sun-drenched hills of Sicily, where olive groves and stone villages whisper of centuries of tradition, the narrative follows a proud patriarch who leaves behind his ancestral homeland in search of opportunity across the Atlantic. His journey
DK Marley
Mar 148 min read


The Women Who Refused Confinement - an Editorial Review of "Abandoning the Script" by Linda Rosen
Book Blurb: "Engaging and immersive, Rosen delivers a deeply moving plot with a heartfelt conclusion." -Rochelle Weinstein, bestselling author of We Are Made of Stars Lucy never wanted the life that's been thrust upon her-the wedding band or the baby in the crib. A woman of ambition, she longs to pursue her dreams on stage, but her husband insists on locking her in a gilded cage under his control. And in 1922, alternatives are almost nonexistent and certainly not acceptable,
DK Marley
Mar 126 min read


In the Shadows, There is Truth - an Editorial Review of "Dual Convergence: Witness to History"
Book Blurb: In Umbra, Veritas “In the shadows, there is truth.” Teddy, known to some as "Bull," short for "Bull Moose," for how he charges into battle, carries the same name. He wears the same medal. The spirit of the Rough Rider, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 1st U.S.V., walks beside him. U.S. Army Colonel Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt IV (Ret.) — Special Forces, Vietnam Veteran, former covert operative, Medal of Honor recipient, and great-nephew of the 26th President—
DK Marley
Mar 116 min read


Secrets Are a Matter of Survival - an Editorial Review of "The Seer"
Book Blurb: "A passionate, heartwarming novel that effortlessly imbues its historical setting with elements of magical realism...An engrossing, touching novel, perfect for lovers of women's fiction." -- Kirkus Reviews In 1890s Missouri, secrets are a matter of survival. Clairvoyant Sarah Richardson screams as her older sister Katherine is forced into a straitjacket and thrust into a carriage bound for the St. Louis City Lunatic Asylum. She is devastated to learn Katherine has
DK Marley
Mar 96 min read


This is not Washington, This is Rome. An Editorial Review of "My Agrippa" by William Twersky
Book Blurb: Old certainties have vanished. Laws are flouted, norms discarded. The Senate, once the Republic’s proudest institution, cowers under the shadow of brute force. This is not Washington. This is Rome, 27 BCE. As Rome bleeds itself dry with civil wars and ruthless ambition, two figures who were previously relegated to historical footnotes fight to hold things together. Octavia, sister to Rome’s rising first emperor, and Agrippa, that emperor’s loyal friend and brillia
DK Marley
Mar 95 min read


A Tale of the Foreign Legion - Blog Tour and Book Excerpt for "The Deserter"
BOOK EXCERPT From Chapter 7: Setup: After five years of civilian life, Gil is back in training. The first big test is to march through the unforgiving Western Sahara in Algeria. Five years of civilian life made him soft, and he hated it. Rocks. Gravel. Scrub brush. That’s all Gil saw for miles once Fort Ste. Terese disappeared behind the hills. The singing had long since stopped, replaced by the low-level grumbling of soldiers on the march. They reached the top of a low rise
DK Marley
Feb 203 min read


Featured Spotlight on "The Winding Dirt Road" by Jiu Da - a Blog Tour and Book Excerpt
BOOK EXCERPT "Throughout it all, our wise man was so obsessed and preoccupied with being the most devoted servant to feed one man above...
DK Marley
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Featured Spotlight on "A Mischief of Murder" by Helen Hollick - Blog Tour and Book Excerpt
BOOK EXCERPT: I was dismayed to discover that the visitor was none other than Detective Sergeant Frobisher. We’d had run-ins with him...
DK Marley
Jul 23, 20252 min read


A Story Lost to Time, then Found Again - Spotlight on "An Echo of Ashes" by Ron Allen Ames
Book Excerpt: The bull then noticed Russell and immediately charged. “RUSSELL!” Ella screamed as Ruth restrained her from running into...
DK Marley
Jul 9, 20251 min read



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