Month: September 2021

Afterworld

Death comes, and misery follows. As a man in his early twenties, Leon never genuinely contemplated what would happen after his death. Like those before him, he never understood the truth of our universe. After his sudden demise, the terrorizing reality of a mysterious dystopian afterlife begins crushing him as it has those prior. Men have started enslaving and killing each other to sate their greed while enigmatic creatures oppress the masses. Only a select few have shown the courage that is ne... [Read More...]

The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar (Sam Quinn Book 1)

A “master class in storytelling and survival.” —Publisher’s Weekly (starred review) Welcome to The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore and Bar. I’m Sam Quinn, the werewolf book nerd in charge. I run my business by one simple rule: Everyone needs a good book and a stiff drink, be they vampire, wicche, demon, or fae. No wolves, though. Ever. I have my reasons. I serve the supernatural community of San Francisco. We’ve been having some problems lately. Okay, I’m the one with the problems. The... [Read More...]

Shadows Unveiled

A singer has faked his death to become a traveling pool hustler. He crosses paths with a teenage runaway and fan of his former band. Their cross-country road trip turns into a dangerous struggle to hide from the police and stay alive. “Dark, emotional drama combined with good old road-trip Americana.” author Matt McAvoy $0.99 on Kindle ... [Read More...]

Alice in Deadland Trilogy

Amazon bestselling novel about a young girl discovering her destiny in a world overrun by supposedly undead Biters and a tyrannical government which keeps human survivors in servitude- trading their freedom for security. When she discovers the terrible conspiracy behind the fall of civilization, she becomes the centre of a fight for freedom against terrible odds. $0.99 on Kindle ... [Read More...]

Match Me Up

The hottest nerd I know just became my roommate. But it’s a no-go on the down low, seeing as he’s my best friend’s brother. The best part is that he’s a hunk and a half, but oh so smart. How can one guy have all the good stuff? And now he’s in my face all the time. I just needed a place to stay while I’m in grad school. And it’s entertaining watching this sexy IT genius create a new dating app. Not so fun being his guinea pig until something crazy happens… He turns out to be my ... [Read More...]

Discovering How Complacency Leads to Government Control by Analyzing Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

By bridging Marxism and Deconstructionism, this essay proves how Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four parallels the modern-day complacency among Americans. Typically, most will point out the obvious similarities like constant surveillance through screens (phones, televisions, computers), the ever-increasing wage gap between the rich and poor, and the creation of new laws that interfere with our constitutional freedoms. The objective of this essay is to circumvent these themes by first deconstruc... [Read More...]

Asbury High and the Arson Avenger

Carly, Maddie, Pilot and Cornelious begin their junior year, ready to take on Asbury as upperclassmen— until two local hangouts explode, leaving the gang little doubt that an arsonist is loose in Asbury. The gang is quickly thrust into the investigation, but wonders where to begin—especially since the whole town seems adamant to deny foul play. As more fires burn across Asbury, the teens find themselves pulled into a world of revenge and ages-old grudges. With danger lurking behind ever... [Read More...]

Feinted Love

One hot Seattle summer. A half-baked revenge plot. A gambit for love. Arnie One minute I’m minding my own business enjoying the sunshine, next I’m wearing my iced coffee. Of course, the perpetrator is THE guy I’ve never forgotten—it seems though that he’s forgotten me. I’m awkward and generally have no clue what I’m doing, but this time Tobias isn’t brushing me off. ... [Read More...]