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A HANDBOOK for Emerging and Seasoned Authors Reviewed by Marie Linton Umeh, Ph.D.
“An original.…. a gold mine for emerging and seasoned authors interested in improving their creative writing skills with the ultimate goal of publishing. The use of the word “her” throughout the book gives women a sense of belonging and power. The summaries of writi…
The Mysterious Affair at the Met Book review by Philip Zozzaro
The complexities of Priscilla are seen in how she handles every crisis thrown her way. The story prospers when exploring both how Priscilla does her job and her relationship with her husband, Carlton. This is a book that will keep readers engaged from beginning to en…
The Mysterious Affair at the Met review by Demetria Head
The Mysterious Affair at the Met by M.J. Simms-Maddox is a tantalizing mystery set in the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art, where a seemingly ordinary day takes a sinister turn. As visitors explore the vast array of art spanning millennia, a mysterious couple clad…
The Mysterious Affair at the Met review by Nino Lobiladze
The Mysterious Affair at the Met by M. J. Simms-Maddox, another installment in a series, will appeal to fans of mystery, drama, and leading female characters. Heavy rains bring many tourists to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Suddenly, two of them st…
The Mysterious Affair at the Met review by K.C. Finn
As the plot unfolds, the stakes escalate, heightening the sense of urgency and suspense with every chapter. Overall, The Mysterious Affair at the Met is a riveting read that will keep readers guessing until the very end, and I would highly recommend it for mystery af…
Special Envoy: Priscilla Journeys into Arab Islamic Territory Review by Virginia Phiri and Elinettie K. Chabwera, Ph.D.
M. J. Simms-Maddox, a daring author who fearlessly delves into sensitive political issues, has carved a niche among the most celebrated creative writers of our time. Most notable is her writing style— authorial vocabulary, expressive complexity, grammar, and tonal qu…
Do you read novels about mystery and intrigue? Check out the Priscilla series.
Inspirational. Informative. Entertaining. Follow the captivating saga of a Black American young woman who gets caught up in a life-altering political scandal, abducted from her cozy life in the American Midwest to southern Africa—early post-apartheid Zimbabwe and South Africa—works on a presidential campaign, becomes a secret agent, and more, much more.
“Timely. The author takes us by the hand and leads us into a world about the election of America’s first black president, whose background competes with the likes of the Rockefellers and the Vanderbilts… Remember, after all, this is a novel, and you may have to keep telling yourself that because it seems so real.”
MICHAEL D. CONNOR
Actor / Theatrical Director / Professor