
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Tides Of Us

Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Devil Pulls the Strings
The Devil Pulls the Strings
The Devil Pulls the Strings is the pulse-pounding first tale in the Archivist series.
This second edition exists because readers, producers, and studio executives took the time to share what they wanted: a protagonist who arrives sooner, whose motivation hits harder, who drives the story instead of chasing it, along with deeper backstory and expanded details. Their feedback made this story better, and this edition is the result.
For readers who felt lost keeping track of the book's rich cast of characters, a character glossary was added to the front of the book. For fantasy readers who craved deeper detail on the world and its mythology rooted in authentic Slavic folklore, a comprehensive glossary was added to the back.
The Librarians. The Magicians. The Dresden Files. Neil Gaiman's Sandman. The Devil Pulls the Strings belongs in that conversation, and then goes somewhere none of them have gone before.
Set across modern-day Wentzville, MO, New York City, and 1813 Genoa, Italy, the story weaves bromance, Slavic mythology inherited from oral tradition, secret societies, Paganini's music, and time travel into something that operates on layers upon layers upon layers.
Twenty-two-year-old Boone Daniels experiences the world differently. Music floods his vision with color and taste. Action words materialize around him like panels leaping off a comic book page. And his memory never lets anything go.
Not helping is the evil spirit, a wendigo, that has haunted him since age six, nor the debilitating panic attacks and gut-wrenching guilt he feels for almost killing his best friend in a joust. And when he fills in for that same injured friend at a New York gig, he goes to meet the gig's contact at a NYC brownstone, only to watch him fall from the balcony as gunfire erupts around him.
Boone barely escapes and uncovers a sinister plot to perform Paganini's secret sonata that summons the Devil, to be used to trap Baba Yaga. Not the two-dimensional villain you have seen before, but the full, ancient, terrifying supernatural force of Slavic folklore. And destroy modern-day New York City.
Now he is racing through time to capture a cursed melody before it ends everything. A Romani immortal, steampunk vampires, and Baba Yaga herself set the stage for war. Boone will have to risk death for redemption.
All he really wants is to keep a promise to a friend. The same friend he almost killed last Sunday.
Can a small-town Missouri musician outplay the supernatural and save NYC's soul?
If you love tortured heroes, epic battles, time travel, twisted history, and secret societies colliding, and a Baba Yaga rendered in her full folkloric glory for the first time, you will love J. W. Zarek's spectacular page-turner, The Devil Pulls the Strings, Second Edition.

Friday, August 21, 2026
The Author Octopus Shirt exists
Every Author Needs the Author Octopus Shirt (And Here's Why)
Let's be honest...
Writing a book is one of the few jobs where you're expected to be an author, editor, proofreader, marketer, social media manager, graphic designer, accountant, customer service representative, website developer, public speaker, podcaster, email marketer, and somehow still find time to actually write.
If you've ever thought, "I wish I had eight arms," congratulations...
You're officially an author.
That's exactly why the Author Octopus Shirt exists.
Because Writing the Book Is Only the Beginning
Many people think an author's job ends when they type "The End."
Experienced authors know that's actually when the real work begins.
Now you need to:
- Edit your manuscript.
- Format it.
- Design a cover.
- Upload it to retailers.
- Build a website.
- Run social media.
- Schedule promotions.
- Answer emails.
- Record podcasts.
- Create videos.
- Attend book signings.
- And somehow start writing the next book.
One pair of hands suddenly feels wildly inadequate.
Enter...
The Author Octopus.
It's Funny Because It's True
The best shirts don't just make people smile.
They make people nod their heads and say,
"That's me."
Every author understands the daily juggling act of wearing multiple hats.
The octopus perfectly captures that reality.
Eight arms.
Twenty-seven projects.
Coffee in one hand.
Laptop in another.
Marketing plan over here.
Manuscript over there.
It's basically a documentary.
It's an Instant Conversation Starter
Authors love talking about books.
Readers love meeting authors.
This shirt creates conversations everywhere.
Wear it to:
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- Libraries
- Book festivals
- Writer conferences
- Coffee shops
- Airports
- Comic conventions
- Farmer's markets
- Anywhere readers gather
Don't be surprised if someone stops you and asks:
"So...what do you write?"
That's not just a compliment.
That's an opportunity.
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Marketing can be exhausting.
But your shirt can do some of the work for you.
People notice bold, funny designs.
They read them.
They smile.
They ask questions.
Every conversation becomes a chance to mention your books.
Not in a pushy way.
Just naturally.
Sometimes your best marketing tool isn't another Facebook ad.
Sometimes it's simply wearing something that makes people curious.
It Shows You're Proud to Be an Author
Authors spend months—or years—bringing stories into the world.
That's something worth celebrating.
The Author Octopus Shirt says:
"I create."
"I write."
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And that's something every writer should wear with confidence.
Authors Recognize Their Own
There's something special that happens when writers meet other writers.
You instantly have something in common.
Shared struggles.
Shared victories.
Shared frustrations over formatting issues.
This shirt acts almost like a secret handshake.
It lets other creatives know:
"You're one of us."
It Makes the Perfect Gift
Know someone who's publishing their first novel?
Finished NaNoWriMo?
Launching a new series?
Celebrating a bestseller?
Instead of another notebook...
Give them something they'll actually wear proudly.
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It's practical.
And it's guaranteed to earn a laugh.
The Metaphysical Side of Wearing Your Passion
There's something powerful about wearing clothing that reflects who you are.
Every time you pull on the Author Octopus Shirt, you're making a statement—not just to the world, but to yourself.
You're reminding yourself that you're a creator.
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Someone willing to put ideas onto paper and share them with others.
When you wear something that represents your passion, you naturally carry yourself differently.
You stand a little taller.
Smile a little more.
Talk about your work a little more confidently.
Sometimes confidence begins with something as simple as putting on the right shirt.
More Than a Shirt...
The Author Octopus Shirt isn't just cotton and ink.
It's a badge of honor.
It's a celebration of creativity.
It's a reminder that authors wear more hats than almost anyone else on the planet.
And yes...
Sometimes it really does feel like we need eight arms.
So wear it proudly.
Wear it at your next signing.
Wear it while writing your next bestseller.
Wear it to your favorite coffee shop.
Or wear it simply because another author might see you, smile, and say,
"I totally get it."
Because they do.
And if you're an author...
You probably do too.
Now, if someone could invent a coffee mug with eight handles...
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Through His Eyes and Hers
Some loves are born in the light. Others thrive in the shadows of a broken mind. Ivy Monroe is a ghost in her own life. A freelance archivist who finds safety in dusty basements and silent libraries, she has built a fortress around her heart to keep the trauma of her past at bay. But then she sees him: Brooks Sterling. From her bench in the park, he is everything she needs him to be—a savior, a soulmate, a dream she can curate from a distance. But fantasies are fragile things. When the vibrant and predatory Keira Vance begins a very public pursuit of Brooks, Ivy’s silent devotion turns into a frantic, desperate obsession. As she spirals from distant admirer to silent stalker, the walls between her imagination and reality begin to crumble. How far will Ivy go to protect a relationship that only exists in her head? And what happens when she discovers that Brooks is hiding secrets far darker than her own? Through His Eyes and Hers is a chilling psychological thriller that delves into the fractured psyche of a woman who would rather lose her mind than lose her fantasy.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Third Estate: Devil's Tango (The Third Estate Series Book 2)
The Third Estate: Devil's Tango
(The Third Estate Series Book 2)

Monday, August 17, 2026
Wearing a Make Peace With Life Shirt Is Like Wearing Art
Wearing a Make Peace With Life Shirt Is Like Wearing Art
The best art doesn't just decorate a room—it makes people think and feel something. That's exactly what a Make Peace With Life shirt is designed to do. It invites curiosity, spreads positive energy, and reminds both the person wearing it and the people who see it that life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. So don't think of it as just another shirt in your closet. Think of it as a wearable masterpiece that carries a little more peace into the world every time you put it on.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
The Voice That Resonates
What Happens When the Soul’s Quietest Voice Finally Becomes Impossible to Ignore?
Some books offer answers. Others create enough stillness for readers to hear the answers already forming within them. Cheryl Knoll’s The Voice That Resonates belongs to the latter—a reflective collection that explores what can happen when the noise of fear, expectation, heartbreak, and ego begins to fade.
Blending poetic meditations with personal spiritual reflections, Knoll writes about the inner voice she understands as a divine presence rooted in love, wisdom, and truth. This voice is not presented as something loud or commanding. It appears through subtle realizations, moments of solitude, encounters with nature, emotional healing, and the gradual awakening of the soul.
At the heart of the book is expansive love—not simply romantic affection, but a healing force that moves inward and outward. Knoll considers love as a place of being, a source of light, and a connection to God and universal consciousness. Her reflections encourage readers to look beyond external approval and recognize the spiritual worth that already exists within them.
The collection is also remarkably honest about the obstacles along that path. Heartbreak, silence, longing, rejection, and the lingering habits of an empath’s ego are not hidden behind polished spiritual language. Instead, they become part of the awakening. Knoll examines how emotional attachment can disturb inner peace and how surrender, self-respect, and acceptance can restore it.
That emotional openness gives the book much of its character. Some passages feel like prayers. Others resemble conversations with the soul. Several carry the rhythm of poetry, while longer reflections explore identity, relationships, gratitude, solitude, spiritual consciousness, and the difference between the authentic self and the labels created by the ego.
Nature also becomes a quiet teacher throughout the book. Trees, birds, storms, flowers, light, water, and changing seasons reflect resilience and renewal. These familiar images make abstract spiritual ideas feel personal and accessible, especially for readers learning to recognize meaning in ordinary moments.
The Voice That Resonates may appeal to readers of spirituality, contemplative poetry, personal transformation, and faith-centered reflection. It is designed less as a book to rush through and more as one to revisit—a few pages at a time, with space afterward to consider what resonates.
For book lovers seeking a sincere exploration of love, awakening, and the soul’s quiet wisdom, Cheryl Knoll’s work offers a meaningful place to pause and listen.









