Guest Post: Family is the Foundation of Resilience by Lynda Schmidt

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The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present a guest post by Lynda Schmidt, author of The Holding, a fiction novel about family and healing from abuse and a special bond between a father and daughter. Title: The Holding Author: Lynda Schmidt Publisher: OC Publishing Publication date: April 23, 2022 Genre: Fiction Family is the Foundation of Resilience I believe … Continue reading Guest Post: Family is the Foundation of Resilience by Lynda Schmidt

Editorial Notes: How to Swallow These Tough Pills by Lucia

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to welcome Lucia from Lucia's Fiction, where she shares her writing journey, including how she signed with a literary agent, and offers incredible advice and tips for writers and authors. Check her out at Lucia's Fiction and, if you're working on querying agents, she's offering to critique it (more details … Continue reading Editorial Notes: How to Swallow These Tough Pills by Lucia

Book Review: Merry Arlan: Breaking The Curse by Will Soulsby-McCreath

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Title: Merry Arlan: Breaking The Curse (Guardian Cadet #1) Author: Will Soulsby-McCreath Publisher: Nopoodles Everything Books Publication date: October 26, 2021 Genre: Fantasy One Sentence Summary: Merry wants more than anything to become part of the Brotherhood of Guardians, and helping an Elf and a Guardian Colonel might just help her get there. Overall Merry Arlan: … Continue reading Book Review: Merry Arlan: Breaking The Curse by Will Soulsby-McCreath

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

Guest Post: The Fascination with the Loser and the Mundane by Manik Bal

Guest Post: The Fascination with the Loser and the Mundane

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present a guest post by Manik Bal, author of Brothers Sen Gogh, a fiction novel revolving around two brothers, and Whiskey and Suicide and Other Stories, a slice of life story about Indian middle class families. Title: Brothers Sen Gogh Author: Manik Bal Publisher: Nivant Publishing Publication date: February 26, 2021 Genre: Fiction This … Continue reading Guest Post: The Fascination with the Loser and the Mundane by Manik Bal

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

Guest Post: Mojgan Azar, author of A Lullaby in the Desert

Guest post bu Mojgan Azar, author of A Lullaby in the Desert

The Lily Cafe is thrilled to present a guest post by Mojgan Azar, author of A Lullaby in the Desert, which is about a woman's fight for freedom as a refugee in the Middle East. Title: A Lullaby in the Desert Author: Mojgan Azar Publisher: Arkbound Publication date: February 22, 2021 Genre: Women's Adventure Fiction A Lullaby in the Desert … Continue reading Guest Post: Mojgan Azar, author of A Lullaby in the Desert