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David James

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David James (DJ) is an attorney and lives in Northborough, Massachusetts, with his wife, Tonya, who has somehow endured thirty years of his endless parade of ridiculous character voices echoing through the house. Together they’ve raised three wonderful children, now off conquering the world through college, law school, and Boston courtrooms.

When he’s not writing fantasy novels, designing campaigns, or crafting multi-page backstories, DJ records and publishes Christian hip-hop under the stage name “DJ the Not So Ordinary.” His music is available on all major streaming platforms.

DJ is the creator of his homebrew fantasy world Valla™ (www.vallaworld.com).

He is already hard at work on his second novel set in Valla, because, apparently, sleep is
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"Escala’s Wish ended up being a really pleasant surprise. I’m mostly an Epic Fantasy reader, so I wasn’t sure how much I’d enjoy the softer, more emotional parts, but Escala herself is easy to root for. The world has that cozy, old‑magic aura that fee" Read more of this review »
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"A heartfelt, cozy romantasy with wonderful character growth

I really enjoyed Escala’s Wish. It has the kind of cozy, story-by-the-fire feeling I love in fantasy, thanks to the bard-style narration, playful humor, and richly imagined fey world. Escala " Read more of this review »
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"As an author myself, I always appreciate fantasy that respects the reader enough to let the story unfold naturally, and this one does exactly that.

One of the first things I noticed, and genuinely appreciated, was the inclusion of a map. It's a small " Read more of this review »
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The Pulse Between Us by B. K. Brown
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The book has an interesting concept: two strangers, light-years apart, connect deeply through new neural technology due to a solar flare while in space.

I’m not certain how two people who feel each other's emotions could tolerate that much intrusion,
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Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls by Leanne  Davidson
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Leanne Davidson writes from a place no parent should know, and her grief feels painfully real on every page. While I have not experienced the loss of a child, I could feel the weight of her heartbreak. Her blunt honesty, paired with scriptural truth, ...more
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Carnival of Souls by Jazan Wild
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I absolutely love the art style in Carnival of Souls #11. The visuals feel very Marvel-inspired, dynamic, action-packed, and full of energy. The story is straightforward but engaging: the son of a shapeshifting carnival performer grows increasingly f ...more
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THE SYSTEM by Moe Nawaz
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THE SYSTEM argues that organizational structures shape outcomes more than individual leaders. To be fair, the author makes it clear from the outset that this is not a how-to guide, checklist, or management playbook. While I appreciated that honesty, ...more
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