Calvin Richardson is a multi-Grammy nominated R&B singer and songwriter who rose from a modest southern life to fame and living his dream. When the iconic Charlie Wilson called him “one of the most talented artists in the business” he knew that he was truly special. With the nickname, “The Soul Prince” Richardson has been sharing his completely open and beautifully created southern soul for almost two decades. With so many people asking how he managed to gain his success Richardson decided to write Do You, Without Them to remind people that they should follow their dreams. Continue reading “Do You, Without Them Book Review from @kleffnotes”

*Article was updated with image after original posting on 8/3/2020*

I normally like to have the cover of the book on the top of my reviews, but The Merriest Magnolia does not yet have an official cover. The only image so far is really not an image, but as someone who needs to have a cover image or at least some sort of picture for formatting this is what I have for the time being. Just imagine that this cover is full of holiday cheer, imagine trees with sparkling lights and mugs of warm and delicious cocoa as you take in this review. Continue reading “The Merriest Magnolia Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Set in the year 2209, Kimber is the story of a world that has had to completely change after the Earth’s ozone layer has been ravaged by a solar storm. The entire population was reduced to just 200 people who were able to hide from the radiation that brought a global extinction. Those who have survived will have to find a way to change in order to continue to live in a completely changed world. Continue reading “Kimber Book Review from @kleffnotes”

When budding journalist Lucy becomes obsessed with a new student at Northwestern University she is shocked when things change. After Owen Ota became her lover and sensei, in her terms, his sudden disappearance pushes her to find out what exactly happened to him. This will lead to a trip to Japan to try and learn what happened to the man she fell for. Continue reading “Gaijin Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Echoes of Darkness is the second book in The Echoes Trilogy by Cheryl Campbell. This book is set immediately after the events of the first book, but can be read as a standalone novel. As someone who sometimes does not have time to re-read a previous book before reading a sequel this is always a highlight for me. Continue reading “Echoes of Darkness Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Orlando Ortega-Medina’s newest book will be releasing on October 22nd and I had a chance to review it in advance. His works often blend the real and the mystical in a way that lends to very original stories. In this latest book he takes us to Los Angeles and drops us into a neighborhood with someone who wants to save it. Continue reading “The Savior of 6th Street Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Monstre Volume One is Duncan Swan’s debut novel and part of a planned two part work. While it won’t be available until September, perfect for getting you into the spooky mood for Halloween, this early review will have you eagerly waiting for the fall. While you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, this cover is the perfect way to go into the story. The frightening image won’t even fully prepare for the fears in store. Continue reading “Monstre Volume One Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Set in 2023 this new story by Eric C. Anderson, author of the New Caliphate Trilogy and Byte, is a thrilling journey full of surprises. When Former Air Force maintenance officer Jason Montgomery and Rob “Ski” Kalawski land a massive contract to upgrade China Air’s aging Boeing 777s it seems like they’ve made it to easy street. The only problem is that there is another company that has their own plans and now these two are stuck in the middle of a much larger problem. Continue reading “Final Flight Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Fractus Europa is a collection of short stories that examines politically connected topics through fictionalized accounts. Journalists and experts who have experience in these fields have been brought together in this book to showcase the breakdown of ideologies and idealism in the Eurozone. Delve into these stories and see the world in a way that you never have before. Continue reading “Fractus Europa Book Review from @kleffnotes”