The Jewish Book Council also features this thoughtful essay by Simon Tolkien about why he chose to include an important Jewish dimension to his new novel, THE PALACE AT THE END OF THE SEA: jewishbookcouncil.org/pb-daily/assim…

The new psychological thriller LAST SEEN by J.T. Ellison - which goes on sale 8/1 - has made another "Best of Summer" list! Judith D. Collins has included it in her 2025 Must Read Books for August: judithdcollinsconsulting.com/book-blog/tags…

Finding Your Way Into Writing Fiction as J.R.R. Tolkien's Grandson lithub.com/finding-your-w… via Literary Hub

Lindas Book Obsession Reviews “ The Baker of Lost Memories” by Shirley Russak Wachtel, Little A, Amazon Publishing, June 1, 2025. On Tour with Over the River Public Relations, Rachel Gul lindasbookobsession.blog/2025/05/29/lin… via Linda Zagon

Read An Excerpt From ‘The Baker of Lost Memories’ by Shirley Wachtel - thenerddaily.com/the-baker-of-l… via The Nerd Daily

The Palace at the End of the Sea by Simon Tolkien ~ a Review - go.shr.lc/3T0ZL8H via Girl Who Reads

5 Star Review: The Baker of Lost Memories – The Faerie Review Shirley Wachtel thefaeriereview.com/2025/06/review…

If you are a fan of Tolkien, you might be intrigued by his grandson's literary fiction. This is book 1 and book 2 will be out in September. I share a Q&A with the author on my blog today. bit.ly/455VZm0

This #newrelease spans three decades, features colorful characters, and shares the message that we must fight for the truth no matter the odds. Read my full review, and enter to win a copy for yourself: bit.ly/3SwYZ3a #family #drama

How I (Finally) Published My Debut Novel in My 60s writersdigest.com/how-i-finally-… Writer's Digest Shirley Wachtel

Review: The Baker of Lost Memories – The Faerie Review "Wachtel truly brings both characters and setting to life around the reader...If you’re looking for an emotional, and at times heartbreaking, read, then you’ll want to grab this." Shirley Wachtel thefaeriereview.com/2025/06/review…

Fresh Fiction Blog | Depression Era Songbook | THE PALACE AT THE END OF THE SEA by Simon Tolkien with freshfiction.com/page.php?id=14… via FreshFiction

New Release - The Baker of Lost Memories by Shirley Russak Wachtel. A featured interview with Shirley Wachtel: storeybookreviews.com/2025/06/new-re… via StoreyBook Reviews

Fresh Fiction Blog | 20 Questions with Shirley Wachtel | Lena is forced to confront the truth about her parents and herself with… freshfiction.com/page.php?id=14… via FreshFiction

How Being the Grandson of Literary Legend J.R.R. Tolkien Has Affected My Writing Career Writer's Digest writersdigest.com/how-being-the-…

Crimespree's Most Anticipated Summer Reads - including LAST SEEN by J.T. Ellison on sale 8/1! crimespreemag.com/crimesprees-mo…

Authors Answer: Paulette Kennedy open.substack.com/pub/authorsans…

Authors Interviewing Characters: Shirley Russak Wachtel booksbywomen.org/authors-interv…

"Part Dorian Gray and part exploration of the dark legacy of family trauma, I adored every twisty, gorgeously written page. Don’t miss this one!” —Kris Waldherr amazon.com/Artist-Blackbe…

Last Seen, J.T. Ellison (Reviewed by Sophia Mallaro) "Last Seen is a great thriller! I flew through the book, finishing it in only a few sittings! It would make a great vacation read...and would recommend for fellow thriller lovers!" The Gloss Inc theglossbookclub.com/last-seen-j-t-…