4th of July: Celebrating Our American Authors

On this day of independence in the United States, we wanted to shine the spotlight on some of our terrific American authors, and slink back into the shadows, just as we did in 1776.  We kid, but really, we wanted to seize the opportunity to talk about some great works from some great American writers

04 July, 2023

On this day of independence in the United States, we wanted to shine the spotlight on some of our terrific American authors, and slink back into the shadows, just as we did in 1776.  We kid, but really, we wanted to seize the opportunity to talk about some great works from some great American writers who we can proudly boast about (since hey, they're on our roster), and what better day to do such a thing than today? Stephen Singular- "The Heart of Violence" Stephen Singular was far from a first-time author when his latest book "The Heart of Violence" was published by us back in 2022, having previously authored 24 non-fiction books, some pertaining to high-profile criminal cases such as the OJ Simspon Case, the disappearance of JonBenet Ramsey, and the crimes of BTK killer Dennis Rader.  In "The Heart of Violence", Singular sheds the journalistic, outsider perspective of previous work and looks inward with his writing, seeking out the very roots of violence itself and how one can heal from the wounds that violence passes down through generations.  You can find the book here. Larry G. Goldsmith- "Bashert" By day, a career licensed attorney, certified public accountant  and financial forensic acccountant, and by night, a writer of incredibly gripping fiction.  Larry G. Goldsmith is a two-time Pegasus author, with his most recent publication being 2021's "Bashert", preceded by "Marc Marci". Set in the time of a cultural shift during the Vietnam War, "Bashert" is an impressive piece of historical fiction that examines closely the zeitgeist of the late sixties. You can find the book here.  Alice Berman- "I Eat Men Like Air" NYC native Alice Berman's debut novel "I Eat Men Like Air" bears a title that will be lodged in your brain from the moment you see it, and we can assure you that the content of the book is just as good.  Described as "Succession for the literary-minded" by Architectural Digest journalist Eva Fedderly, the novel follows famed podcaster Tyler Carroll as he investigates the death of the well-to-do Alex Sable, trying to uncover the secrets that may have led to his demise.  You can find the book here.  Sandhi Smalls Santini- "SH+AGUAR, The Night Huntress" Edisto Island, SC native and current NYC resident Sandhi Smalls Santini brings you a riveting science-fiction tale whose themes walk hand-in-hand with reality. Tinged with elements that examine identity and cultural heritage, such stories are needed in times such as these. The story follows Kitt Cougar, owner of Chelsea Place - Manhattan's swankiest nightclub, who unwittingly becomes the recipient of enhanced DNA from a rare, melanistic jaguar, transforming her into something beyond human. How will she come to terms with her supernatural status? You'll have to find out. You can find the book here.  Jeanne Mcintosh Rietzke- "Caroline, the Painted Turtle: Life In Key West" North Carolina-based Jeanne Mcintosh Rietzke's "Caroline, the Painted Turtle" series is a colourful love-letter to her coastal home setting, in the form of charming children's books that follow a turtle named Caroline as she travels from Carolina Beach to Key West, Florida.  Carrying with it a deeply important moral of acceptance and finding the beauty in our differences, Jeanne's beautifully illustrated books are perfect for the young mind.  You can find Jeanne's books here.