Review: The Paths of Cormanor by Jim Breyfogle

I know that I am overdue to post book reviews here, readers. The knowledge eats at me; I have several books on my TBR list about which I wish to write. And that list is growing by the day, so I had better start thinning the ranks! Cirsova Publishing was kind enough to provide me …

Bulletin: Cirsova Magazine’s 2021 Summer Issue is LIVE!

Today is the big day, readers! Cirsova Magazine’s 2021 Summer Issue, which features my tale “Lupus One” as the cover story, is now LIVE and available for purchase in both ebook* and paperback* on Amazon! I have searched long and hard for a home for this story, and seeing it in print (and illustrated!) at …

Bulletin: Enter the Cirsova Spring Issue and A New Kickstarter!

Cirsova's Chen Cover Today is March 15th, readers! If you saw the review posted on March 12th, then you know that Cirsova Magazine’s Spring Issue is LIVE on both Amazon* and their Aerio store today! You can read my review of this issue here to see what you will be getting when you pick it …

Review – Cirsova Magazine of Thrilling Adventure and Daring Suspense Issue #6/Spring 2021 by Cirsova Publishing

Here we have a special review, readers! I was privileged to receive an advance copy of Cirsova Magazine’s 2021 Spring Issue* in order to review it. From the description: The Artomique Paradigm (Part 1 of 3) by Michael Tierney           Earth is now in contact with their intergalactic cousins! But during recent conflicts with aliens …

Bulletin: Buy Me a Coffee?

Along with writers James Pyles and Rebecca Spellman, this author has decided to join Ko-fi, a platform which allows artists to solicit donations. The price set by Ko-fi is $3 – the price of a cup of coffee. If you like my stories and my posts here at A Song of Joy, you can click …

Bulletin: New Cirsova Kickstarter and More!

Cirsova Magazine is celebrating their 5th Anniversary with a Kickstarter for their Spring Issue. For the first time ever, there will be illustrations to accompany the stories in this and following editions of the magazine. Some are available for preview at the Cirsova website here, while others are offered for viewing at the kickstarter page here. This …

Bulletin: Cyber Monday Sale!

  Today is Cyber Monday, readers! The equivalent of Black Friday, almost everything online is now cheaper than it would be normally. As you may or may not have heard, author Hans Schantz has a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale going. It lasts from November 25th – which has passed – straight through December 2nd. You …

Review: Black Amazon of Mars by Leigh Brackett

While the Queen of Space Opera’s work may not be new, the publisher for this edition is. Say hello to Cirsova Publishing’s Black Amazon of Mars*: Danger Awaits in the Far North!           Long ago, an ancient evil was sealed away in the northern wastes of Mars by the legendary hero, Ban Cruach. A powerful …

Bulletin: Cirsova’s Summer Issue Is LIVE!!!

Cirsova Magazine’s Summer Issue is LIVE, readers! You can now purchase either the e-book* or paperback* copies of this great issue through these Amazon Affiliate links. When you do, Amazon will pay this author a small fee at no extra cost to you. The same will be true if you buy something completely different through …

Bulletin: Cirsova’s Summer Issue Available for Pre-Order in Paperback!

Cirsova’s Summer Issue for 2020, which includes my short story “Death’s Shadow,” is now available for pre-order in paperback*! The e-book* preceded it, but the paperback edition is now available as well. If you want to purchase this issue ahead its release date – August 7, 2020 – then be sure to place your order …