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Multi-genre, multi-volume author PJ Braley introduces us to her quartet of unusual love stories, “The Bookbinder's Apprentice: and other Impossible Love Stories”: What makes love “impossible”? Is it the place, time, or the people involved? Or not believing that—in every life—there exists a moment when unquenchable desires can be ignited by the casual smile of a stranger, a moment’s misjudgment, or the serendipity of being in the right place at the right time? Is it fate or fantasy?
P.J. Braley weaves the answers to these questions and scenarios into a collection of four unforgettable love stories that might be impossible, but, perhaps, after touching the hearts and minds of hopeful romantics, they may seem “possible” after all.  This quartet of unusual, romantic stories is superbly written! The author's skillful handling of the English language places her in rare company. Each story defies the normal bounds of the genre and delights me to no end. The title story is my favorite because I served as a printer's apprentice and learned a little about the ins and outs of movable type. I was startled by the conclusion of that story. I wholeheartedly give a solid, five-star rating to The Bookbinder's Apprentice. I only find such a perfectly written book once a year.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Bookbinders-Apprentice-other-Impossible-Stories-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/the-bookbinder-s-apprentice-braley https://www.barnesandnoble.com/the-bookbinders-apprentice-and-other-impossible-love-stories-braley You can connect with the author: https://x.com/PJBraley https://pjbraley.com/ www.instagram.com/pjbraley www.facebook.com/PJBraleyAuthor https://.pjbraley.bsky.social Copyright © 2025 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction
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Multi-volume author and jewelry designer, Alene Geed introduces us to her latest book, “The Creative Mind of a Jewelry Designer: Inspiration, Passion, and the Journey to Your Creative Self”: The Creative Mind of a Jewelry Designer shares the eight strategic steps to discovering your passion and taking your own creative journey. Beautiful color photos of unique jewelry pieces and of gemstones in the Gemstone Myths section make this book a visual delight. -Discover the uniqueness of being a jewelry designer -Appreciate and celebrate your creative personality -Create your own passionate life -Increase your powers of observation -Examine the source of your inspiration -Develop perspective that takes you far beyond your career -Learn strategies for personal growth -Master the eight steps to begin your own creative journey.  I expected to see pictures of beautiful, handmade jewelry, and I wasn't disappointed! What I didn't expect was a journey of discovery for the author's creative passions. I also didn't expect to be invited to discover my own passions in life. What a wonderful surprise! My thanks to the author for helping me identify some of the most important things in my life. I felt my creativity was nonexistent or very limited. I learned otherwise. Read this book and prepare yourself for a wonderful adventure!  You can buy this book:
http://www.alenesadornments.com https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Mind-Jewelry-Designer https://www.goodreads.com/-the-creative-mind-of-a-jewelry-designer You can follow the author: https://x.com/AleneJewelry http://www.alenesadornments.com https://facebook.com/alenesadornments https://www.pinterest.com/alenegeed https://www.instagram.com/alenesadornments https://www.youtube.com/alenesadornments Copyright © 2025 Mark L. Schultz, except for the author’s introduction Multi-volume, multi-genre author Scott Patterson introduces us to “The Sasquatch Chronicles”: John sets out for a quiet hunting trip, expecting cold air, open sky, a few beers with a friend, and maybe a good story to tell. It’s a trip they’ve taken many times before. It was meant to be a simple escape. Time in the wilderness, familiar ground, and a chance to fill the freezer with meat. But deep in the forest, something ancient is watching. Something that has survived in secret and hidden from the world. A violent encounter leaves him bloodied and shaken. When John regains consciousness, he’s no longer in the world he knows. He’s being held in a secret mountain stronghold by a tribe of beings more intelligent and far more terrifying than legend ever claimed. As fear begins to shift, he questions everything he thought he knew about myth, survival, and the boundaries of his own mind. Caught between two worlds, John must walk the narrow path between survival and trust. With each day that passes, he faces a decision that could cost him his life. Fight for freedom, or become part of something far older and more powerful than he ever imagined.  Such an interesting book! I loved it. I am committed to not revealing spoilers! There is so much I want to say and can't without breaking my own rule. This is not your average cryptid story. This is in a field by itself. There are monsters in the story, but I won't be the one to tell you who they are. This book is written quite well. There is a good balance among action, dialogue and description. Read the book, you won't be sorry. I give 4.7 stars because I am picky about certain things.  You can buy this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Sasquatch-Chronicles-Scott-Patterson-ebook https://www.goodreads.com/-the-sasquatch-chronicles https://www.barnesandnoble.com/the-sasquatch-chronicles-scott-patterson You can connect with the author: https://x.com/PattersonAuth https://scottpatterson-author.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-patterson-91879931 Tags: action and adventure, cryptids, fantasy, mythical animals, Bigfoot Copyright © 2025 Mark L. Schultz, except for the author’s introduction. |
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