A pair of ambitious scientists pursue a discovery that could reshape humanity's understanding of the past.

A Russian mother pens a letter to her son, revealing long-buried secrets about her husband.

A ruthless Appalachian bootlegging feud forces a family to choose between loyalty, survival, and revenge.

A young jazz singer follows the rhythm of her heart through a day that will forever change her life.

A German soldier's unexpected love forces him to confront the darkest shadows of his own history.

Mortal Mosaics is a collection of five stories spanning continents, decades, and the many faces of the early twentieth century. Within these pages lie tales of ambition and regret, love and loss, violence and redemption—each one capturing a different fragment of the human experience.

Like a mosaic built from countless individual pieces, every life is shaped by moments of beauty, sorrow, triumph, and failure. These stories bring together those scattered pieces to reveal something universal: that every mortal soul carries a pattern uniquely its own.

About the Author

J.A. Bierman writes fantasy, historical, and literary fiction inspired by mythology, history, philosophy, and the natural world.

His stories blend adventure with thoughtful themes, exploring the choices that shape individuals and civilizations alike.

Outside of writing, he enjoys yoga, hiking, traveling, making music, and binge-watching Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lord of the Rings at least twice a year.

He lives in New England with his family.