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These authors have the distinct honor of receiving multiple rave reviews from BlueInk.
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Amusing, captivating, heartwarming and poignant are just a few of the words used to describe Scott Semegran‘s fiction. With three standout novels and one collection of stories, readers can pass many hours of enjoyment here. From a cross-country road trip story of a father and his children to a group of teens stranded on a desert island, each will leave readers “longing for more.” Read reviews.
Nanette Avery is an exceptional writer of literary fiction, “enthralling and handsomely penned.” With “wise and penetrating” stories of the Civil War, America’s orphan trains and a look at the intertwining lives in one small town, her books are “highly recommended for any reader who enjoys a skillfully executed tale.” Read reviews.
Helena P. Schrader writes “robust, irresistable tales brimming with historical accuracy.” Set in the 12th and 13th centuries amid the chaos of the middle east, each book is rich enough to stand on its own though readers are sure to find the author’s enthusiasm for Crusade-era history infectious. Read reviews.
Reading any one of Michael Pronko‘s mysteries “will leave you scrambling for the others in the series.” Set in modern day Japan, the books combine suspense with a dose of culture as the action moves from ramen shops to crowded train stations and the dark back alleys of Tokyo. Read reviews.
Rick Moskovitz is the author of a “fascinating science fiction trilogy about a futuristic society where minds can be swapped to different bodies.” The books are thought provoking and imaginative, challenging readers to analyze their own opinions. Read reviews.
Arthur F. Coombs III has plenty of business advice to share. During the past twenty-five years he has worked in leadership worldwide. He is also a charismatic, innovative, and sought-after speaker across the globe. From making connections to getting the job done to leading, “Coombs comes across as a true servant leader from whom we can all learn a great deal.” Read reviews.
Michael Okon “has created a page-turning fusion of fantasy, horror and apocalyptic fiction” that will keep YA readers coming back again and again. Monsters come alive, witches are real and young adults get caught in the mix of it all. Read reviews.
JTK Belle is the author of several charming picture books. His writing is “simple, rhyming and rhythmic and contains some clever Seussian turns. Packed with humor and funny characters, children are going to want these books read to them over and over. Read reviews.
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