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.
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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.
Fact or Fiction: Rules versus Guidelines in Writing
Telling fictional tales gives us permission to break a few conventional eggs for the sake of making a delicious literary omelet, but writer beware; the limit does indeed exist.
Kill Your Darlings
Writers are artists, but the good ones are also cold, ruthless killers. Here’s how to commit literary murder―and get away with it, too.
Book Production and Marketing Dos and Don’ts
Writing a story is one thing; putting a book together is another. Here are some insider tips for book production and marketing that will help make the publishing process easier to swallow if you take them with a grain of salt—and some ibuprofen.
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.
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