River Ridge Press, Dominica

If you are interested in social justice, check out these fascinating new books . . . one from a Jamaican and the other from an Egyptian journalist.

River Ridge Review: Social Justice Throughout the Ages Dear Readers and Writers, Question: What do the latest books by Jamaican Olive Senior and Egyptian-born Canadian author Omar El Akkad have in common? Answer: A quest for social justice in the face …

It's 2026, and I hope y'all are reading and writing to the max. Here is my first review of the new year.

River Ridge Review: The Eleventh Hour by Salman Rushdie Dear Readers and Writers, I have heard it said that everyone brings a different perspective to literature. Maybe it’s me that’s off, but lately I’ve had a hard time finding a book that moves me. Cr…

Bravo Dominican writers. Keep up the good work.

The Holidays are upon us! Check out my latest website blog for the perfect gift for fellow book lovers or perhaps yourself.

Happy Holidays from River Ridge Press, Dominica Dear Readers and Writers, Looking for the perfect gift for fellow book lovers? Check out the Caribbean-themed Romance, Adventure, and Mystery titles by me, Kristine Simelda. They are available at J…

From the Editor's Desk: As a writer, freedom of expression is very important to me. In my latest website blog, I compare 100-year-old literary fiction to current political nonsense.

Gatsby and the Fading American Dream Dear Readers and Writers, While waiting for the proofreader to plow through the 2nd edition of A Face in the River, I am presently updating a memoir I started writing in 2001. The working title is …

In her latest blog, Kristine Simelda reflects on the raw reality of facing nature’s fury — from surviving Hurricane Maria in Dominica to empathizing deeply with Jamaicans in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

She shares three unforgettable experiences that taught her what it means to reach “the moment of truth” — when control slips away and surrender becomes survival. 💔

But beyond devastation, Kristine reminds us that every storm brings lessons — opportunities to turn post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic wisdom and to make sustainable choices that shape a better future. 🌍

Read her powerful reflection below and join the conversation on how we can live more consciously with the forces of nature.

https://kristinesimelda.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/the-moment-of-truth/

The Moment of Truth Dear Readers, The Moment of Truth As a Caribbean resident who has witnessed the onslaught of 5 hurricanes in the past 30 years, including surviving Category 5 Hurricane Maria, I empathized with Jam…