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New Literary Fiction Book Recommendations | December 2021

Looking to add to your literary fiction list this December? Check out these new novels by indie bestselling authors Jennifer Collins, Penelope Bloom, Ivy Wild, Sagar Constantin, Susanne O'Leary, and Kate Hewitt. Enjoy your new literary fiction book recommendations!

Comfort in the Wings

by Jennifer Collins

Release Date: October 1, 2021

Larissa Whitcomb flounders in the wake of unimaginable losses. Forget about coping; she can barely function. Life as she has known it evaporates, and she isolates herself from work and friends. Aware, however, of the dangers of her bleak existence, she reluctantly agrees to embark on a unique business opportunity, which becomes Larissa’s journey of grieving.

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The Ego(maniac)

by Penelope Bloom

Release Date: November 30, 2021

Something is very wrong with my downstairs neighbor. For starters? She appears completely immune to my charms. It's odd... Downright suspicious. But beneath those frowns and pantsuits, I know she feels the connection, too. Why else would she keep filing noise complaints against me? It’s like a cry for help. A demand for me to show up at her door...

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Beautiful Surrender

by Ivy Wild

Release Date: December 3, 2021

"She's so very good at being bad." Xavier: My truth is control. My truth is that good is rewarded and that bad is punished. Aubrey Knight thought she could disrupt my business and get away with it. But, she was sorely mistaken. So, when her father lost the election and came to me begging for money I struck a deal. The little brat would serve as collateral until the loan was repaid. She thinks she can test me. How laughable. She will learn that my house has rules, and she will learn to follow them. Aubrey: I will never follow his rules.

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The Life (The IN-BETWEEN series Book 1)

by Sagar Constantin

Release Date: December 22, 2021

The In-Between is a temporary home for people where they must decide whether to return to their lives on Earth or move on to the next stage in their development. It is a wondrous place, filled with spiritual aids and advanced technology. It is also a place where a person faces themself fully for the first time. When Eva arrives at the In-Between, she is utterly sure of her decision: she wants to return to her son. Yet, she soon realizes that what she believes about herself and her place in the world isn't as straightforward as she'd always assumed.

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The Lost Promise of Ireland

by Susanne O'Leary

Release Date: December 17, 2021

A completely gorgeous story about lost loves and small-town secrets that will sweep you away to the Irish coast. Torn between her growing feelings for Brian and the romance she’s held in her heart for many years, Maggie realises that her summer may be more complicated than she’d expected. Will Maggie finally find a true love who can sweep her off her feet or will this holiday in Sandy Cove be her last?

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The Island We Left Behind (Amherst Island Book 4)

by Kate Hewitt

Release Date: November 30, 2021

“I love you. Of course I do. But we haven’t any choice in the matter, do we? If our little boy’s health, even his survival, is at stake, we have to do whatever it takes.” This is the fourth novel in the unmissable Amherst Island series that follows the life and love of a once-orphan girl called Ellen. Set in 1920s New York, California and Canada, it’s an unmissable read, perfect for fans of The Oceans Between Us, The Orphan Sisters, and My Name is Eva.

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New Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read | December 2021

Have you been searching for some exciting new sci-fi and fantasy reads? You’ll be able to explore fantastic new worlds with these amazing new releases from bestselling authors R.M. Schultz, Michael Todd & Michael Anderle, John Hindmarsh, Genevieve Cogman, Shirtaloon & Travis Deverell, and Kathryn Ann Kingsley. Happy reading!

Knights, Witches, and Murder

by R.M. Schultz

Release Date: October 31, 2021

When the king's sheep are found riddled with black rashes and hemorrhagic eyes, Calec is to discover the reason for their deaths. Then human victims arise. Calec seeks the aid and determination of Eristin, but to catch the murderer they must find answers hidden beneath a web of secrets ensnaring the royal family, a witch, an innkeeper, a priest, and a former thief.

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More Time to Kill (Birth Of Heavy Metal Book 9)

by Michael Todd & Michael Anderle

Release Date: November 12, 2021

The world is still reeling from the tragedy of the Zoo’s recent massive outbreak. It failed, but does this mean it’s defeated? Born from the fertile imagination of bestselling author Michael Anderle… Sal knows better, but can he convince others that this was simply a prelude to something even more terrifying? Or will greed and politics continue to feed on the spoils of humanity’s greatest enemy and ignore the terrible cost?

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Violent Graduation (Jack Foster Space Opera Book 1)

by John Hindmarsh

Release Date: September 30, 2021

It’s easy to ignore dangerous issues while you’re studying at the Royal Space Navy’s academy, until a sniper attempts to assassinate you. The scar across the side of Jack’s head is the visible price. The risk to his friends at the academy is the hidden price. His challenge is how to balance the risks.

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The Untold Story (The Invisible Library Novel Book 8)

by Genevieve Cogman

Release Date: December 28, 2021

Irene is trying to learn the truth about Alberich-and the possibility that he's her father. But when the Library orders her to kill him, and then Alberich himself offers to sign a truce, she has to discover why he originally betrayed the Library. With her allies endangered and her strongest loyalties under threat, she'll have to trace his past across multiple worlds and into the depths of mythology and folklore, to find the truth at the heart of the Library, and why the Library was first created.

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He Who Fights with Monsters (Book 4)

by Shirtaloon & Travis Deverell

Release Date: December 28, 2021

In the wake of an unexpected homecoming, Jason questions if there is still a place for him in the world he left behind. Forced to confront what he has become in his time away, he feels more alien than ever. But his old world is hiding secrets that he never knew. As he starts to unravel what has been hidden from him his entire life, he discovers that not only might he fit in better than ever, but he may be exactly what the world needs.

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The Unseelie Throne (Maze of Shadows Book 3)

by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

Release Date: December 28, 2021

When the prize is death, some games are better lost than won. If she loses, she becomes his queen, and he unleashes war across Earth and Tir n’Aill alike. If she wins, he dies. The answer seems clear. But then why can’t she bring herself to want victory?

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Romance Reads You’ll Love | December 2021

In the mood for a new romance read this week? Check out our favorite new romance paranormal and romantic suspense books from bestselling authors Willow Winters, Elin Peer & Pearl Beacon, Christine Feehan, Molly Doyle, Willow Hadley, and T L Swan. Enjoy your new romances!

Love You Now and Forever

by Willow Winters & more

Release Date: December 26, 2021

We’re in the habit of kissing and telling with these eight full-length, standalone romance novels. From enemies or friends to lovers, forbidden or second chance romance - it’s all in this collection and most importantly, happily ever afters.

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Karma's Return (Ancient Souls Series Book 1)

by Elin Peer and Pearl Beacon

Release Date: November 11, 2021

As an ancient soul working to enhance human empathy Karma has served for millennia. When her rash decisions leaves her with a bad reputation, the community of ancient souls makes a demand of her. She must return to earth and clean up the mess she made for seventeen-year-old Emma White.

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Annihilation Road (Torpedo Ink Book 6)

by Christine Feehan

Release Date: December 28, 2021

Savin “Savage” Pajari is convinced he’s not worth a damn thing. He’s not like his brothers. He’s a sadistic monster, a killer—a man no woman could truly love. So it completely throws him when a stranger risks her life for his, pushing him out of the way and taking the hit that would have sent him six feet under. If he had any kind of sense, he’d leave her alone, but Savage can’t get the woman with a smart mouth and no sense of self-preservation out of his head. With one kiss, he’s lost.

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Melt For Us

by Molly Doyle

Release Date: December 23, 2021

After going to a cabin in the woods, Quinn finds herself stuck in the midst of a blizzard with her three masked men. As they spend the holidays with one another, Quinn is left captivated. Christmas and New Year’s Eve will never be the same. Tis the season for giving, and receiving. Holy, not so silent, night...

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Everything Will Be Alright (Charlotte Reynolds Book 2)

by Willow Hadley

Release Date: December 28, 2021

When Charlotte moved in with her uncle earlier this summer, she never expected to become best friends with five amazing guys. She never expected to fall in love with them either. With school starting, Charlotte worries that everything is about to change for her all over again. The guys have their own lives and extracurricular activities outside of the bubble they’ve created during their summer break. She’s not sure how she’s going to fit in with them once they fall into their usual routines. When the guys start flirting with her relentlessly, Charlotte becomes the victim of several rumors started by her classmates.

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His Christmas List

by T L Swan

Release Date: December 14, 2021

His Christmas List features the Short Story, Alaskan Jack. When city girl Holly takes a business trip to Alaska, she was unprepared. Her assistant called in sick, she missed her flight, then had to drive for hours in the dead of night. Add to that, a storm, a car accident, and a grumpy saviour, Jack. When Holly is forced to spend the night in Jacks log Cabin. She gets more than she bargained for. Alaska, where the weather is wild, and so are the men.

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Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read | December 2021

Don’t miss out on these exciting new mystery, thriller, and suspense books that are perfect to add to your reading list this winter! Check out these new books by bestselling authors Kite Jenson, AJ Campbell, Elle Gray, Fern Michaels, Kiersten Modglin, and A.J. Rivers. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense books!

PsycheDeliah

by Kite Jenson

Release Date: December 21, 2021

Can these victims join together to avenge Deliah and bring down Walter’s clan? And if they do, how might they go one step further to end rape culture forever? PsycheDeliah is a psychological thriller filled with eroticism, despair, and a touch of joy. If you like sex and drugs and the pursuit of justice, you’ll love Kite Jenson’s brilliant madcap adventure.

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Search No Further

by AJ Campbell

Release Date: December 7, 2021

Someone is dying. Everyone is lying. Glamorous Cara De Rosa has it all: a rapidly expanding chain of family-run Italian restaurants, friends aplenty, and an imminent marriage to a much younger man. When she collapses during a family party, all signs point to a heart attack. But Cara knows better. She confides in her beloved granddaughter, Sienna. Someone wants her dead.

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Night at the Asylum (Blake Wilder FBI Mystery Thriller Book 9)

by Elle Gray

Release Date: December 17, 2021

You better watch your back. You better do your best to hide. Because at Whitehorn there are strange forces at play. Someone or something is watching. And the bizarre death within a secured room is only the beginning...

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19 Yellow Moon Road (Sisterhood Book 33)

by Fern Michaels

Release Date: December 28, 2021

Maggie Spritzer’s nose for a story doesn’t just make her a top-notch newspaper editor, it also tells her when to go the extra mile for a friend. When she gets a strange message from her journalism pal, Gabby Richardson, Maggie knows her services are needed.

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The Reunion

by Kiersten Modglin

Release Date: December 28, 2021

Hotel Lilith holds terrible memories for Cait Du Bois. The darkest night of her life happened within its walls. Haunted by the memory of a night that torments her, she resolves to put the past behind her and move on. No one knows the truth about what happened back then. At least, that’s what she’s always believed. Shortly after her arrival, strange things begin to occur. A mysterious package, strange calls, and frightening text messages seem to be just the beginning of the nightmare about to unfold.

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The Girl and the Silent Night (Emma Griffin™ FBI Mystery Book 17)

by A.J. Rivers

Release Date: December 25, 2021

Emma has grown semi-accustomed to some of the fanfare that occurs during an investigation. But it’s a new situation for her when she is asked to be a consultant on set for a TV series based on a case from her past. A case regarding the strange death of Lakyn Monroe. With this case back on the forefront and the lead actress an eerie reminder of the torment she witnessed from afar. Emma looks into the past in order to somehow avoid future mishaps. While balancing Sam’s search for his missing cousin and the crimes of the Emperor lurking in the shadows. Emma finds that some things are simply inescapable...

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Interview with John Hindmarsh, Author of Violent Graduation

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Violent Graduation - Jack Foster Space Opera Series?

The idea has been rattling around in the creative section of my brain for some time. I decided to convert the concept into words.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Science Fiction - Space Opera. This is also the genre for Violent Graduation.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Too many to mention - most are science fiction.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The cross country run.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I write for a while, take walk, sit in the garden, or have a coffee - then go back to my study and write another 1,000 words.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I have leukemia and I'm 82 - so carpe diem.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

You can overcome the things that seem to threaten you.

John Hindmarsh is the author of the new book Violent Graduation - Jack Foster Space Opera Series

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Interview with Jennifer Collins, Author of Comfort in the Wings

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Comfort in the Wings: A Novel Inspired by Love That Will Not Die?

The inspiration for this story is my own experience with having several members of my family, including two of my children, die within a short period of time. While in the throes of grief, I found solace in places I did not expect, such as a bird feather on my deck, or a butterfly that lingered around me for many minutes. These felt like signs and communication from my loved ones. As I spoke with more people, especially mothers of child loss, I realized that talking about these signs, or using psychic mediums to speak with loved ones brought great comfort in the midst of sadness. I wanted to share these ideas with others who have endured tragic losses.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Comfort in the Wings: A Novel Inspired by Love That Will Not Die, what would they be?

Larissa Whitcomb “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley or “Not Done Yet” by Soja Renee “Lean On Me”

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

My favorite genre to read is Historical Fiction or Fiction that takes the reader to a new place in the world. To write – my favorite is yet to be determined!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

The books in my TBR pile change all the time, but a few waiting to be read are: The Keeper of Lost Things; The Storyteller of Casablanca; What the Wind Knows

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I can’t share my very favorite because it would be a spoiler! So, the one I will share is when the protagonist, Larissa, is stuck in an airport late at night with delay after delay, a cleaning woman sits down next to her and they begin to talk. The woman’s quiet wisdom and insight provides Larissa with comfort from a stranger who expects nothing in return. I think their exchange brings a unique beauty to a scenario that most travelers will appreciate.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Nothing quirky – I do enjoy writing when I am near a window. Staring into the sky seems to clear my mind and allow me to sort through swirling thoughts.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

We are only given today and never promised tomorrow – so make sure to tell the people who are special in life that you love them.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I would like for readers to embrace the quiet little joys that come along in life. Joy can come in the midst of sadness or in being grateful for unexpected reminders of those we love. Grief for our lost loved ones does not go away, but we can still find moments of gratitude that enrich our lives.

Jennifer Collins is the author of the new book Comfort in the Wings: A Novel Inspired by Love That Will Not Die

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Interview with AJ Campbell, Author of Search No Further

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Search No Further?

I was sitting in a family-run restaurant one day, watching the comings and goings of the staff and family members, and I thought to myself, I bet there are some stories to be told here! I went home and started plotting.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Search No Further, what would they be?

Cara De Rosa: 'Run the World (Girls)' by Beyonce. Sienna De Rosa: 'Everybody hurts' by R.E.M.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Psychological suspense thrillers: both reading and writing.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Far too many to mention! At the top of the pile are: Colleen Hoover - It Ends With Us, Kiersten Modglin - Missing Daughter, Lisa Jewell - The Night She Disappeared.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

One in the closing chapters, where there is another twist to the story. I can't say much more than that #nospoilers

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

My dog's bed is under my desk, and he never leaves that spot when I'm writing. Unless, of course, there is an offer of food from another family member. He nudges my leg every now and again, and I run my foot up and down his back.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Always be kind. We never know what is going on in other people's lives.

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Interview with Pearl Beacon, Author of Ancient Souls

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Ancient Souls #1 - Karma's Return?

Karma's Return is my debut novel that I wrote with my mother, Elin Peer. She's a very successful author with a large following of readers and more than thirty books to her name. For the past four years, I've helped her plot her books and all that time, we have talked about one day writing together.

The idea behind the Ancient Souls trilogy came to me while I was in school. As a high school student, I experienced a feeling of loneliness among my peers. Not that I was unpopular, but everyone around me was so busy getting attention and being heard that they never stopped to listen. We were connected through social media and yet more disconnected than any generation before us. I started to observe and wonder what someone wise and ancient would do if they were dumped right into a modern high school. That's how the idea of Karma's Return was born.

I also think that’s why the book has connected to people of all ages. It’s set at a high school but asks the question of mature readers with life experience: What would you do if you could go back to high school knowing what you know now?

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I like books with a psychological twist that leave you thinking about them long after you finish the book.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I'm in the middle of a Stephen King's book, The Eyes of the Dragon, which isn't horror like his other books.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The one where Emma visits her grandma in a different realm. That scene was special because I channeled it, meaning that I opened up to my spirit guides and allowed them to help me write that chapter. It's my favorite because when my mother read it, she began to cry and didn't change a thing.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

My favorite time to write is when it's raining outside. I also like to listen to classical music.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

My room used to be full of quotes on my walls when I was younger. Now my philosophy is simply that I stick to the golden rule of treating others like I want to be treated. I will say though that I've learned a lot from being a conduit between people and their spirit guides.

My spiritual journey started early because I was born with the ability to see spirits. It freaked out my parents and used to be our family secret. My father who is an engineer tried to find natural causes for the phenomena that occurred in our house, until one day when he and my sister saw the same spirit as me. Today, I’ve learned how to control my abilities and I’ve chosen to focus on communicating with spirit guides. They are wise beyond anything and I’m grateful for their help when I’m writing.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

That challenges don't happen to you but for you and that sometimes rejection is actually a protection.

Pearl Beacon is the author of the new book Ancient Souls #1 - Karma's Return

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Interview with R. M. Schultz, Author of Knights, Witches, and Murder

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Knights, Witches, and Murder?

Looking for something new. There are so many mysteries and thrillers out there. I wanted to incorporate a magical element and fantasy into those stories.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Knights, Witches, and Murder, what would they be?

I hear bagpipes, like in Braveheart.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Thrillers/mysteries and fantasy. For decades I thought I loved epic fantasy the most, but while I realized my favorite books are epic fantasy I don't love the meandering pace and 200,000+ words seen in many of those stories that copy the greats.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Heretics of Dune. Blake Crouch books to get a feel for weird ideas for new books in this fantasy/mystery series.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The finale where Calec confronts all of those he suspects.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Trying to avoid my many rescue pets so I can concentrate, and then trying to seek them out when I am stuck.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

How murder mysteries could evolve with a touch of magic. I'm probably writing the next one.

R.M. Schultz is the author of the new book Knights, Witches, and Murder

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Interview with Kite Jenson, Author of PsycheDeliah

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write PsycheDeliah?

PsycheDeliah was a long time coming. I began an early draft over twenty years ago, but I experienced severe writer's block about a third of the way into it. Then I took a second stab at it about three years ago and again hit a block. It was only about a year and a half ago that I suddenly realized the major aspects of Deliah’s backstory. Once I figured that out, it was smooth sailing the rest of the way.

My primary motivation for the novel was to try to tell a story that would persuade readers why we need to end rape culture… forever and ever.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of PsycheDeliah, what would they be?

Deliah: “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground” by Willie Nelson; Paul: “Without You” by Harry Nilsson; Alex: “Bridge of Sighs” by Robin Tower; John: “Bandit” by Neil Young and Crazy Horse; Bunni: “Bad Penny” by Rory Gallagher

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

My favorite genre to read is one that spills over into multiple others, like "The Anomaly" by Herve Le Tellier. My favorite genre to write is the same, but I’m not a good enough writer to pull that off!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

“Something New Under the Sun” by Alexandra Kleeman, “12 Bytes” by Jeanette Winterson; “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey, “My Body” by Emily Ratajkowski.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Impossible question, of course, but for kicks I’ll say my favorite scene to write was where Deliah’s mother unburdens herself and tells Paul her rape story. And for some reason, it just felt really, really good to have Paul pick a fresh jasmine flower and place it behind her left ear after hearing the story.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

The only quirky writing habit I’m aware of is that I don’t like to write anything down in the early stages of story development. It’s a test for me. If I really have a good idea, I won’t forget it and it will keep coming back to me in the recesses of my mind. When that happens over and over again, I try to let the pressure build until I can’t fight it any further. Then I start to write.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Not really. I like the freedom to rotate my mottos on a daily, even hourly basis.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

There is no justification for even one more rape to occur on this planet.