Whispers of Dead Girls by Marlee Bush: a Book Review

The past certainly has a funny habit of repeating itself, and in Marlee Bush’s latest novel, Whispers of Dead Girls, even a decade might not be enough to break a certain sinister cycle.

It Was Her House First by Cherie Priest: a Book Review

‘Tis the season for a bewitching gothic thriller, and Cherie Priest’s It Was Her House First more than fits the bill.

Witch, Please by Misty Bell Stiers: a Book Review

Misty Bell Stiers details how she came to be a witch in the modern age, dispelling myths and sharing Wicca wisdom along the way.

Anatomy of a So-called Summer Beach Read

We’ve all heard of them: breezy novels that are a must for any vacation to idyllic and often coastal destinations. The beach read has been a staple for decades of lovers of sand and salt air. But what exactly is it?

Bazaar by Miles Joyner: a Book Review

Gritty and thought-provoking, Miles Joyner’s debut novel will appeal to readers who relish the chase with a healthy dose of social philosophizing.

The Drowning House by Cherie Priest: a Book Review

Time supposedly heals all wounds, but in Cherie Priest’s latest novel, the passing of time and a particularly dark and stormy night may prove that not only are some injuries too deeply embedded to go quietly, but also that home is not always where the heart is.

That Night in the Library by Eva Jurczyk: a Book Review

True bibliophiles know how easy it is to get lost between the stacks of a well-stocked library. But in Eva Jurczyk’s That Night in the Library, there may only be one avid reader left standing after a harrowing last hurrah among the shelves.

The Hungry Bones by Sara E. Johnson: a Book Review

The phrase “lying through your teeth” takes on a whole new meaning in Sara E. Johnson’s The Hungry Bones. Many thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced copy to review.

When She Was Me by Marlee Bush: a Book Review

In Marlee Bush’s When She Was Me, twin sisters must unravel the tangled web of their identities and piece together the past, one step at a time.

The Art of Giving Constructive Feedback (without Becoming a Doormat or a Dictator)

Writers everywhere agonize over the reality of releasing their work to some grammar fanatic and inviting them to fire at will. But step into an editor’s shoes and you’ll see that our jobs aren’t as cut-and-dried as you might think.