Author: Jathan Fink

Jathan is a journalist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He is also a travel junkie, foodie and jazz aficionado. He resides in Idaho.
Editorial, Spirit

It Takes Courage to Be Empathetic

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We can’t take away the pain of the world, but we can make it more tolerable when we are empathetic. (Photo by Arwen Abenstern – KWP, Flickr)

Those of you who follow along with us on a regular basis may have realized that we frequently introduce books that celebrate people, whether real or fictitious, who make a difference in the lives of others. Three of our diamond reviewed books come immediately to mind: My Glory Was I Had Such Friends, The Trick, and our most recent volume, What Blooms from Dust. What is it that these volumes have in common? The answer is easy: empathy.  Continue reading “It Takes Courage to Be Empathetic”

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Books

‘It Takes Death to Reach A Star’ Nominated for Dragon Award

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Authors Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington dreamed of the stars. Now they may reach them faster than they thought! (Photo by Miriam Espacio on Pexels.com)

Back in June, we introduced you to the big new sci-fi epic by Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington, It Takes Death to Reach A Star. From the moment we first read it, we knew it was a story that would captivate readers, and we’re delighted to announce we were right. In fact, fans love this book so much, it has now been nominated for a Dragon Award! Continue reading “‘It Takes Death to Reach A Star’ Nominated for Dragon Award”

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Books, Videos

‘Tiffany Blues’ Is As Luminescent As Its Namesake [REVIEW]

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Everything looks better through beautiful Tiffany glass… except her past. (Photo by Can Pac Swire, Flickr)

A budding artist with a dark past. A wealthy socialite with a penchant for trouble. A living legend’s charismatic grandson. The three of them are brought together because of one shared passion. But will buried secrets shatter their jazz-kissed lives and destroy the bond they share? Find out in M.J. Rose’s beautiful and mysterious new novel, Tiffany Blues.  Continue reading “‘Tiffany Blues’ Is As Luminescent As Its Namesake [REVIEW]”

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Books

Where Can You Run When Faced with ‘Shattered Silence’? [REVIEW]

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While someone is hunting her ex-husband, a young divorcee must seek refuge in Amish country in Marta Perry’s Shattered Silence. (Photo by Anthony Citrano, Flickr).

A kindergarten teacher about to lose her home. An ex-husband who can’t be trusted. A private investigator determined to get to the truth. Three lives collide and send a young woman fleeing to the Pennsylvania Dutch community she found solace in as a child. But will they be able to protect her from what is relentlessly pursuing her? Find out in Marta Perry’s Shattered Silence.  Continue reading “Where Can You Run When Faced with ‘Shattered Silence’? [REVIEW]”

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Family Comes First at ‘The House at Saltwater Point’ [REVIEW]

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When her sister vanishes off her boat without a trace, everyone is a suspect in Colleen Coble’s The House at Saltwater Point. (Photo by Robert Couse-Baker, Flickr)

What was supposed to be a night out on the town with her sister turns into one woman’s nightmare as she discovers her sibling’s boat sprayed with blood. Who would want her sister dead? Will she ever discover the truth? Find out in Colleen Coble’s latest novel, The House at Saltwater Point.  Continue reading “Family Comes First at ‘The House at Saltwater Point’ [REVIEW]”

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