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Pop’s Picks: Best 6 Books of 2024

ByMichael Thal December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Over nine years ago, when I moved into my current home, I started a website and blog where I posted my published novels and used the blog to review books that interested me. In 2024 I read and reviewed 15 books from psychological thrillers like Scream Collector, love stories like Doc’s Double Delivery, and books on the…

Christmas | Historical Fiction | Holidays | novellas | Women's Fiction

A Prince and the Pauper Tale for Christmas

ByMichael Thal December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Jane must get ready for the Sheridans who will inspect the Sheridan Home for Girls Christmas Eve. What she doesn’t suspect is that Jaqueline Sheridan will come in their place and the two young women, Jaqueline and Jane look exactly alike.

love story | romance | series | series books | Women's Fiction

Mismatched Soulmates

ByMichael Thal December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Dr. Barry is fresh off the boat from Prego Preto, and after two years on the small island, Barry is looking for female companionship. What he finds at an LA nightclub may change his life forever.

YA Books | love story | science fiction | YA fiction

Evolution of a Novel: The Abduction of Joshua Bloom

ByMichael Thal November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Joshua Bloom goes for a run in Central Park to discover an escaped lion is pursuing him for its next meal. A miraculous save puts him aboard an alien space craft and he maybe its newest crew member.

A Cat’s Nose for Murder

ByMichael Thal November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Chess is just getting accustomed to her new home when her worst enemy is found dead on her property. Assumed to be the killer, Chess must find the culprit and perhaps the individual who killed her father.

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Recharging Your Creativity: Ideas to Boost Personal and Professional Growth

ByMichael Thal November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

By Penny Martin Creativity is a powerful force that drives both personal fulfillment and professional success, yet it can often feel elusive when life becomes routine or stressful. Whether you’re tackling challenges at work, seeking fresh perspectives, or pursuing personal projects, reigniting your creative spark can open the door to new opportunities. From exploring unconventional…

Contemporary American Fiction

Making Oneself Great Again

ByMichael Thal November 3, 2024November 3, 2024

Jack O’Mally hates liberals, “fake” news media, people of color, and immigrants. His daughter, Beth wants little to do with her MAGA dad, especially after he rejects her African American boyfriend. Jack, a retired naval officer, is the organizer and captain of his neighborhood watch group targeting immigrants. At the Gulfstream Health and Fitness Club…

The Writer’s Life: Fall 2024

ByMichael Thal October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

My novel, The Abduction of Joshua Bloom will be published November 20, 2024. And The Lip Reader won a prestigious award.

Altered Holograms

ByMichael Thal October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Greg Kerney is a talented basketball player who experiences a life-threatening accident. His father, a military surgeon saves Greg’s life with an illegal operation. To cover-up his transgression, Dr. Kerney sends Greg away to recover in southern Italy. Greg’s girlfriend, Marilyn, a beautiful and brilliant green-eyed redhead is not permitted to contact her boyfriend, so…

Music for Deaf Ears

ByMichael Thal October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Matt Hay’s hearing was never good. Born with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to arise on nerves, especially those located in the spine. Matts tumors affect his balance and hearing until one malicious one causes his deafness. Born and raised in Indiana, Matt relates his story and how the…