Jeremy D. Holden uses his real life experiences from the world of advertising to bring to life Mal Thomas, a man who finds himself connected with what might be the most bizarre promotional campaign to ever exist. After leaving the business he helped to create, Mal receives a call from one of his former partners and is thrust back into the world of advertising with a former client. Sea of Doubt is a thought provoking read that will definitely shock you by the end. Continue reading “Sea of Doubt Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Gretchen Carlson shares her own experiences with harassment as well as the stories of other women within the pages of Be Fierce. After making her own story public in 2016 Carlson has been a champion for change and has been diligently working to create a world in which harassment will no longer be acceptable. Throughout Be Fierce she not only shares stories, but also provides a plethora of resources that can provide aid to those who feel they have no where to turn. Continue reading “Be Fierce Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Orlando Ortega-Medina weaves together a beautiful tableau of interconnected stories that examine love and fixation in Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions. Over the course of his anthology we watch as characters move in and out of the multiple stories, which creates a dynamic universe that spans the entire world. Many of his characters are dealing with a profound darkness, but their journeys are captivatingly transformative. Continue reading “Jerusalem Ablaze: Stories of Love and Other Obsessions Book Review from @kleffnotes”