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Friday, July 10, 2026

Review: MYND Control by Teresa Widdowson

MYND Control
by Teresa Widdowson
Published: January 1, 2024
Genre: Medical Thriller, Technothrillers

Blurb:


Every click.
Every search.
Every thought.
Your smartphone is watching you.

Already struggling to care for her mother, who suffers from early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, programmer Vega Swift's life is turned upside down when her employer is acquired by neuro-marketing giant Neilmann Corporation.

When Vega discovers their new EEG headband can do far more than simply read brain waves, she tries to sound the alarm, but no one believes her. As she delves deeper into the mobile application she’s been directed to code, she begins to suspect the company’s true goal and its connections to a startling surge in local unexplained deaths.

With her career in jeopardy, her mother's condition worsening, and a killer willing to silence anyone who gets in the way, Vega races to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

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My Review:

Teresa Widdowson's MYND Control is a captivating read that immediately drew my interest from the summary, and I remained engaged throughout the entire story. The extensive research behind this narrative adds an extra layer of intrigue.

From the very beginning, I was kept on edge, with suspense building as the mystery unfolded—you never quite knew what was truly happening, which kept me turning pages quickly. I kept questioning what their program actually was, what it might have been doing to the test subjects, and how far they would go to hide the truth.

The details in MYND Control made me wonder if similar experiments are happening in reality. I suspect they are, but I’m unsure if such things are actually possible—possibly for some, but not everyone.

I highly recommend MYND Control to fans of Technothrillers! Be sure to get your copy today and see for yourself!  


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Book Blitz: Summer of the Blue Jay by Mike Demaio @RABTBookTours

 


Literary Fiction Novella

Date Published: March 30, 2026

Publisher: Manhattan Book Group




What would you do with the last 24 hours of your life?

For nineteen-year-old Tina, the answer is simple: live.

After receiving devastating news, Tina refuses to spend her final hours confined to a hospital bed. With time slipping away and an impossible dream still burning inside her, she convinces Jake, a fellow patient, to run. Together, they escape the hospital, steal a car, and set out for New York City—determined to squeeze an entire lifetime into one unforgettable day.

As their frantic parents race to find them, Tina and Jake chase freedom through the heart of the city. From the peaceful lawns of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, every stop becomes a stolen moment, every laugh an act of defiance, and every heartbeat a reminder that time is the one thing no one can bargain for.

But as the sun begins to set, their breathtaking adventure turns into a race toward one final, symbolic destination—one that will test their courage, their bond, and the meaning of a life fully lived.


Emotional, urgent, and deeply human, Summer of the Blue Jay is a poignant contemporary novella about friendship, love, resilience, and the power of choosing joy when the clock is running out.

Perfect for readers who enjoy heartfelt coming-of-age fiction, emotional literary stories, and thought-provoking books that ask life’s biggest questions, this unforgettable debut reminds us that tomorrow is never promised—and that one day can hold the meaning of a lifetime.

 

About the Author


Mike DeMaio is an author and seasoned technology professional whose career has spanned more than twenty-five years in corporate Information Technology, including leadership roles supporting global teams across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty food industries.

After decades of solving complex technical challenges, Mike turned to writing as a way to explore the human stories behind pressure, change, resilience, and time. What began as humorous reflections on life in IT soon evolved into a deeper creative calling, leading him from industry commentary and tech-focused articles into fiction.

His debut novella, Summer of the Blue Jay, asks one of life’s most powerful questions: what would you do if you only had twenty-four hours left? Inspired by Mike’s own reflections on career disruption, identity, and the urgency of living intentionally, the story blends emotional depth with a fast-paced journey about friendship, courage, and the priceless value of the present moment.

Mike continues to develop a diverse range of writing projects, including humorous technology-inspired work, fiction, and thriller concepts. Through his storytelling, he hopes to remind readers that time is never guaranteed—and that the moments we choose to truly live are the ones that matter most.

 

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