Author Archives: AJ
Blessed by parents who read to her in the womb, AJ learned to read by the age of 3. She now has an entire room dedicated to reading, with shelves of books stacked to the ceiling, in addition to a stack of books in every room. Her obsession with the written word eventually developed into the desire to write her own stories. Someone saw talent in her and she found work as a Writer/Editor. It was pure heaven. Her husband, who rarely read a book, caught the fever and is now engrossed in another series of books. Passing on the tradition of reading to her child in the womb, her daughter now sleeps in a room with stacks of books surrounding her and just won an award for logging the most reading time in a school with over 500 students.
AJ
January 5, 2016
Mystery / Suspense, Reviews
Twins are born to a mother in a coma but the details of her death are hazy. The father of the twins was found holding the smoking gun, but he insists it was an accident and that he was drugged by the Haiku Killer. Almost thirty years later, his son, Jack, has chosen to emulate his father’s political career. While he loves the spotlight, his twin, Janie, has earned her reputation behind the camera as a crime scene photographer. When anonymously-sent photos arrive that were taken at the scene of her Mother’s murder, they reveal potential evidence that send everything she has believed her entire life into a dangerous chase. Read More »
AJ
January 5, 2016
Fantasy, Kids, Reviews, Young Adult
The story opens in Agrabah when Aladdin is a young boy. We have the opportunity to meet his mother and learn a little more about how he came to be a street rat. Fast forward to Aladdin rescuing Princess Jasmine in the market just as depicted in Disney’s animated movie, but, as the title suggests, the tale gets twisted. If you saw the movie, you might be pleased to note that most of the initial dialogue is the same. I could definitely hear Aladdin’s voice as he asks Jasmine,
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AJ
January 4, 2016
Erotica, Reviews
The frustration and confusion caused by the loss of her memories has haunted Alexandria Stevens for over a year. Though she is completely justified in the bitter hatred she feels for the vampire that turned her, the electric sparks she feels whenever Markus Santini is near her has her drowning in a desire that she cannot fathom. How can she feel anything but hatred for the man that sentenced her to never again walk in the sun? Read More »
AJ
August 31, 2015
Reviews, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
Once upon a crime family, there was a princess named Penelope. She is the only daughter of the head of one of the three crime families controlling the black market for organ transplants. However, the best that money can buy is not always enough. Tragically, Penny Landlow has an autoimmune disorder that causes her to bruise with little pressure. Her family has always shielded her from the business and kept her protected on the estate like a bird in a gilded cage.
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AJ
July 4, 2015
Erotica, Reviews
One half witch and the other half Guardian, Nexi has just lost the only family she has ever known and is rescued by a group of barely-clad hunks that whisk her away to the Otherworld. While Nexi is struggling to accept that werewolves and witches really do exist, she also needs to adapt to all the
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AJ
June 30, 2015
Erotica, Reviews
Dan is in Playa Escondida, hoping to tag a sea turtle for his thesis as an Oceanography student. His first encounter with Jay, the lifeguard, is awkward at best. After some strange and frightening events, Dan turns to Jay for help to make sense of what is happening to him. Fortunately, Jay has some experience with these matters thanks to a 400 year old curse on his family. Jay quickly enlists the help of two other friends who have some expertise in this situation and the dangerous and bizarre adventure begins.
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AJ
June 28, 2015
Fantasy, Kids, Reviews, Young Adult
Rocco is the only one in his village with wings but they cause him to stand out in a negative way. His wings are huge, blue and they glow at night. One afternoon the village bullies set a trap for Rocco but he manages to break free and fly away as they are still earthbound. Before he realizes it, he finds himself at the escarpment where his Mother has warned him never to go. Thinking he is out of
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AJ
June 28, 2015
Reviews, Young Adult
Kara has returned home to finish out her Senior year at Trinity after spending a year as an exchange student in Australia. She feels that she has changed and matured but finds herself going through a type of reverse culture shock. Even her best friends seem changed and distant. When she left, she told Ryan that they should see other people while she was away but now he is barely speaking to her. Kara is
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AJ
June 28, 2015
Reviews, Young Adult
As one of the top players and also one of the youngest on his team, Josh lives and breathes soccer. Riding on the adrenaline of a win, he was on top of the world when he got into the car to head home. Waking up in a hospital bed is just the beginning of dealing with the tremendous loss that Josh must face.
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AJ
June 17, 2015
Mystery / Suspense, Reviews
Lost and alone following the 1993 India earthquake, young Shakti finds refuge with a local family but eventually feels the need to flee the only home she has ever known. Arriving in a strange city she is overwhelmed by the traffic and noise. Desperate for a familiar face, she seeks out a family friend that she has not been in contact with for two years. Kriya was quick to take Shakti in and nurture her into a more confident young woman.
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AJ
May 31, 2015
Reviews, Science Fiction
Abandoning the promising career before her, Ida runs off to join the circus. Although she feels more sure of herself in her new persona, she never really makes friends at her new job. When Duffy Holloway shows up poking around, Ida is reluctant and suspicious. She quickly finds herself caught up in trouble with Duffy and a rollercoaster adventure begins.
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AJ
May 29, 2015
Reviews, Science Fiction
We did not listen. We ignored all the signs. What if the drought never ended?
Now Arizona, California, and Nevada are struggling over water rights to the dwindling Colorado River. Catherine Case builds arcologies in Southern Nevada. They are luxurious, water-rich sanctuaries that insulate its residents from the surrounding brutal, scorching hot desert environment. An abundance of water is pushed through the arcologies to build and sustain them, while the water-deprived locals struggle to obtain the most minimal rations. Read More »
AJ
May 20, 2015
Fantasy, Young Adult
This is the third installment and the conclusion of the Scarlet series. Scarlet has been moved from one prison to another as Prince John tries to keep her location a secret. When he finally reveals his plan to kill the King and end her life, Scarlet finds a friend in one of the guards and manages to escape. Her Grandmother, the Queen, is telling her that the only way to escape with her life is to leave the country. Her heart is torn between leaving to ensure her safety and the safety of her beloved Robin, and returning to the only man she has ever loved. Will she return to Nottinghamshire and bring the wrath of Prince John with her?
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AJ
May 20, 2015
Paranormal, Reviews, Young Adult
It is the beginning of summer vacation and the end of middle school for Ben, Cassie, Jemmie and Justin. Ben is worried that he will be facing a long, boring break babysitting his little brother, Cody. When Cody helps his Mom clean out the closet, he finds an old grey hat that belonged to his uncle, Paul Cody, who mysteriously disappeared years ago. They share a birthday and now that Cody is using his Uncle’s hat, magical things seem to be happening.
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AJ
May 14, 2015
Fantasy, Reviews, Young Adult
Everyone knows the story of Peter Pan. So many of us have fallen in love with the boy who never wants to grow up and his band of lost boys. We have been led to believe that Captain Hook is an evil, treacherous pirate who fights with children. Perhaps there is much truth in that, but we only know one side of the story.
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AJ
May 3, 2015
Mystery / Suspense, Reviews, Young Adult
The unthinkable has happened in the small town where Billy lives. When boys start to go missing, the neighborhood responds by posting flyers, putting up fences, changing locks and buying guns. There are a lot more police cars and an early curfew to empty the streets.
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AJ
April 20, 2015
Mystery / Suspense, Reviews, Young Adult
A priceless archaeological artifact is stolen from a small museum, and the museum is set ablaze to cover the evidence. Fourteen-year-old Max Carter is riding by on his bike and sees his family museum in flames. He enters the burning building on a rescue mission and nearly gets killed in the process.
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AJ
April 19, 2015
Reviews, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult
When her little sister dies at the hands of Father Wisdom, Self-Abnegation in the Service of the Lord believes it to be her fault and leaves the only home she has ever known. Raised in the compound of New Harmony, there is so much of the world she has not yet experienced. Everything about this new world is either wonderful or shocking. The lights, sounds and even the smells are all overwhelming and foreign.
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AJ
April 17, 2015
Erotica, Reviews
Itana always knew she was different. It was crystal clear when, at the age of five, her Mom slit her arm and slipped a piece of silver under her skin to “keep her safe.” Itana is a half-breed, chosen as a child to be the bride of an immortal named Veris. Wanting no part of it, Itana is living as much like a
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AJ
April 17, 2015
Fantasy, Reviews
Rayden is among the bravest and fiercest warriors from the North, and she is a woman. She is fearless with her ax and sword, never failing to protect those she encounters who cannot fend for themselves. Intent on returning to her homeland, Rayden’s friend, Ammanus, finds a caravan with camels they can join that is headed North.
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