Sisters of String and Glass and Beyond

I'm finished. I finally finished the first draft of Sisters of String and Glass last Thursday, and it only took a little over a year and a little over 109,000 words. Right now, I'm trying to not think of all the things I left unexplained and the issues I need to go back and rework … Continue reading Sisters of String and Glass and Beyond

Book Spotlight: Shallcross: The Blindspot Cathedral by Charles Porter

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The Lily Cafe is pleased to spotlight an existential thriller perfect for Halloween, Shallcross: The Blindspot Cathedral, by Charles Porter! Title: Shallcross: The Blindspot Cathedral (The Hearing Voices Series #1) Author: Charles Porter Publisher: Porter Publishing Publication date: May 3, 2015 Genre: Existential Thriller, Fiction About the Book Aubrey Shallcross feels lost after selling his business, … Continue reading Book Spotlight: Shallcross: The Blindspot Cathedral by Charles Porter

Book Spotlight: Three Kisses by Heath Daniels

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The Lily Cafe is pleased to spotlight an action packed political thriller, Three Kisses, by Heath Daniels! Title: Three Kisses Author: Heath Daniels Publisher: ITO Press Publication date: August 8, 2019 (2nd edition) Genre: Political Thriller About the Book Three Kisses: The Political Page Turner You’ve Been Looking For! Could International Intrigue possibly result in Tolerance, Respect, and … Continue reading Book Spotlight: Three Kisses by Heath Daniels

Book Spotlight: Flame Vine by Charles Porter

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The Lily Cafe is pleased to spotlight a fiction book that highlights mental health, especially as it pertains to auditory hallucinations, Flame Vine by Charles Porter! Title: Flame Vine Author: Charles Porter Publisher: Self-published Publication date: June 12, 2017 Genre: Fiction About the Book Aubrey Shallcross is a car dealer/saloon singer/rodeo rider/poet whose posse of pals calls itself … Continue reading Book Spotlight: Flame Vine by Charles Porter

Novel Excerpt: The Broken by J.J. Hernandez

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present author J.J. Hernandez and and excerpt of his crime thriller The Broken! Title: The Broken Author: J.J. Hernandez Publisher: Moon Reign Publications Publication date: May 18, 2021 Genre: Crime Thriller Just released from prison, Julian Serrano is determined to get his life back by reconnecting with his son, maintaining a legit … Continue reading Novel Excerpt: The Broken by J.J. Hernandez

Novel Excerpt: The Amazon Encounter by John L. DeBoer

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present author John L. DeBoer and his science fiction novel featuring aliens and a journey across the world The Amazon Encounter!   Title: The Amazon Encounter Author: John L. DeBoer and Jean Jacques Publisher: Self-published Publication date: April 4, 2021 Genre: Science Fiction A shaman in the Amazon rainforest has a problem: children … Continue reading Novel Excerpt: The Amazon Encounter by John L. DeBoer

Novel Excerpt plus Conversation with the Author: State of Redemption by Richard McKeown

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present author Richard McKeown and his thriller full of political intrigue State of Redemption!   Title: State of Redemption Author: Richard McKeown Publisher: Self-published Publication date: March 24, 2021 Genre: Thriller District Attorney Tommy Branscum is running for Governor of Vermont. Scion of a prominent family steeped in law and politics, Milford’s native … Continue reading Novel Excerpt plus Conversation with the Author: State of Redemption by Richard McKeown

Book Blog Tour – Excerpt: Summertime Guests by Wendy Francis

Book Blog Tour: Excerpt of Summertime Guests by Wendy Francis

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to participate in the book blog tour for Summertime Guests by Wendy Francis. Title: Summertime Guests Author: Wendy Francis Publisher: Graydon House Books Publication date: April 6, 2021 Genre: Fiction Sip cocktails in the lounge, bask in the summer sun by the pool, and experience the drama of the rich and famous firsthand in Wendy … Continue reading Book Blog Tour – Excerpt: Summertime Guests by Wendy Francis

Novel Excerpt: Pariah’s Lament by Richie Billing

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present author Richie Billing and his soon-to-be released fantasy novel Pariah's Lament! Title: Pariah's Lament Author: Richie Billing Publisher: Of Metal and Magic Publishing Publication date: March 17, 2021 Genre: Fantasy "So often it's the forgotten who possess the power to change the world." When an attempt is made on the life of … Continue reading Novel Excerpt: Pariah’s Lament by Richie Billing

Novel Excerpt: Hive by Jeremiah Ukponrefe

Novel Excerpt from Hive by Jeremiah Ukponrefe

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present author Jeremiah Ukponrefe and his debut science fiction novel Hive! Title: Hive Author: Jeremiah Ukponrefe Publisher: Punching Sideways Publishing Publication date: March 7, 2021 Genre: Science Fiction The Collective military has spent its years destroying the last remnants of The Hive, an alien force which devastated the old world, bringing forth the … Continue reading Novel Excerpt: Hive by Jeremiah Ukponrefe