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Amanda Firestone's blog:
Hi Everyone!
The International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts takes place each year in Orlando, FL, during mid-March.
This year's conference is March 13-16, and the conference theme is Politics and Conflict. The conference is open to scholars, and paper abstracts can be submitted to a num... Read more of this blog post »
The International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts takes place each year in Orlando, FL, during mid-March.
This year's conference is March 13-16, and the conference theme is Politics and Conflict. The conference is open to scholars, and paper abstracts can be submitted to a num... Read more of this blog post »
Glenn J. Soucy's blog:
The past 12 plus months have been very dark for my family and me.
Our beloved daughter became very ill and her stomach and kidneys shut down. She was flown from Las Vegas to Stanford CA to try and help her. After months of being there, they gave up and sent her home. My wife and I struggled to kee... Read more of this blog post »
Our beloved daughter became very ill and her stomach and kidneys shut down. She was flown from Las Vegas to Stanford CA to try and help her. After months of being there, they gave up and sent her home. My wife and I struggled to kee... Read more of this blog post »
Patricia Correll's blog:
It's almost halfway through my favorite month that ends with my favorite holiday, so I am going to spend the rest of October telling you about my favorite scary books.
I'm a devoted fan of Ramsey Campbell, and the first book I read by him got me hooked right away. I found a copy of The Overnight o... Read more of this blog post »
I'm a devoted fan of Ramsey Campbell, and the first book I read by him got me hooked right away. I found a copy of The Overnight o... Read more of this blog post »
Cydney Rax's blog:
A reader asked what inspired me to start writing books. I think my answer is I began to think about different scenarios and asked the question what if. And so from there I would think of characters and the different situations they could be in and what happened when they were in those situations....
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Theresa Fuller's blog:
In the second half of the 20th Century, there was a television show staring Robert Conrad and Ross Martin.
Although I didn’t know it at the time, the combination of the Victorian time period and the use of fantastical gadgets combined to make THE WILD WILD WEST the most visible origins of the genr... Read more of this blog post »
Although I didn’t know it at the time, the combination of the Victorian time period and the use of fantastical gadgets combined to make THE WILD WILD WEST the most visible origins of the genr... Read more of this blog post »
Kristi Lynn's blog:
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US: https://amzn.to/2wlOhD8
UK: https://amzn.to/2BL1LgP
CA: https://amzn.to/2NlWGwO
AU: https://amzn.to/2MzngpS
Available on KU
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Mike Grindstaff's blog:
I am super excited to be appearing at the Abingdon Winery with my new book on November 10th from 6:30-8:30. My book will be paired with a wine from the winery and wine tastings along with heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are 30.00 and can be purchased from the winery or from Jan Carol...
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Pat Esden's blog:
Chloe is one of the main characters in HIS DARK MAGIC (Northern Circle Coven, book 1). She comes from a powerful family of witches and one of the ways they celebrate Samhain is by doing one card Tarot draws for each other . . . Read more on Kensington Publishing's Hobby Reads.
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Xavier Neal's blog:
HAPPY NEW BOOK BABY DAY!!!!
AUTHORS, congrats! Sending you all the best.
READERS, enjoy these new book babies.
Feel free to #LIKE, #SHARE, or #TAG reader pals to come check out this list.
Jordan Marie, Diesel: https://amzn.to/2NL9Z9P
Shyla Colt, Forged in Fire: https://amzn.to/2ClPPRd
Kendall Ryan, Dea... Read more of this blog post »
AUTHORS, congrats! Sending you all the best.
READERS, enjoy these new book babies.
Feel free to #LIKE, #SHARE, or #TAG reader pals to come check out this list.
Jordan Marie, Diesel: https://amzn.to/2NL9Z9P
Shyla Colt, Forged in Fire: https://amzn.to/2ClPPRd
Kendall Ryan, Dea... Read more of this blog post »
Deanie Humphrys-Dunne's blog:
Would you like to spend time with children and beautiful horses and ponies? Stop by Epic Farm
240 Cherry Hill Rd. Middlefield, CT 06455
On November 4th. They're having a horse show and Deanie will be there signing her award-winning books. Stop by to say hello if you're in the area. She'd love to... Read more of this blog post »
240 Cherry Hill Rd. Middlefield, CT 06455
On November 4th. They're having a horse show and Deanie will be there signing her award-winning books. Stop by to say hello if you're in the area. She'd love to... Read more of this blog post »
Yolanda Randolph's blog:
Accomplishing a goal, big or small, is one of the highlights of my life! I love to check off a goal that I've been working on and I love to celebrate my win!
Hello Loves!
Not everyone is happy for you once you accomplish something; beware and get used to it! Your haters are going to come at you wit... Read more of this blog post »
Hello Loves!
Not everyone is happy for you once you accomplish something; beware and get used to it! Your haters are going to come at you wit... Read more of this blog post »
Bil Richardson's blog:
Here is the creepiest read I ever had. I was a teenager working as a security guard at a coal mine. I was the only one there and got snowed in for three days (and nights). Coincidentally I was reading the Shinning. I had just gotten to the part about the woman in the room and it freaked me out so...
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Linda Anthony Hill's blog:
If I haven't mentioned it, I own a haunted house. We've called it Hill House Manor since 2007. All the buzz right now is about the Haunting of Hill House. I think it's on Netflix, but I wouldn't swear to it. So many people ask me if it's about our house and no, it is not.
That doesn't mean our Hi... Read more of this blog post »
That doesn't mean our Hi... Read more of this blog post »
Arthur Daigle's blog:
Dana Illwind and Sorcerer Lord Jayden are back in part 1 of A Fair Deal.
“Why do the ports we visit smell like something died?” Dana asked as she got off the boat. She’d been cooped up on the ramshackle fishing boat for five days, an experience made worse by the overpowering stench of dead fish pe... Read more of this blog post »
“Why do the ports we visit smell like something died?” Dana asked as she got off the boat. She’d been cooped up on the ramshackle fishing boat for five days, an experience made worse by the overpowering stench of dead fish pe... Read more of this blog post »
Andrew Seiple's blog:
I'm twenty five thousand words into the follow-on to Threadbare, kicking back and enjoying cool fall weather...
...and oh yeah, the audiobook for Dire:Born came out today.
https://www.amazon.com/Dire-Born-Saga...
Life is good. Life is VERY good. Not three years after my first book hit the market, it... Read more of this blog post »
...and oh yeah, the audiobook for Dire:Born came out today.
https://www.amazon.com/Dire-Born-Saga...
Life is good. Life is VERY good. Not three years after my first book hit the market, it... Read more of this blog post »
Sonia Patel's blog:
My spoken word highlights a few of the reasons I shaved my head for the second time in my life.
The following quote from the New York Times article Buzzed: The Politics of Hair describes a few more of my reasons: “...because we focus so much attention on the head, especially on the female head, a...
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Fanny Mills's blog:
This is a delightfully steamy, not at all spooky, Infernalis Club Halloween story, featuring a very naughty apple bobbing contest (also known as “dunk-apple”), Charlotte Langsdale, Lord Wycombe and Lord Standish.
This is part of a Halloween promotion, and will be featured alongside other books lis... Read more of this blog post »
This is part of a Halloween promotion, and will be featured alongside other books lis... Read more of this blog post »
L. Rambit's blog:
The worst thing about depression is how much it starts to drag on the people around you.
People ask how you are, and because everything you read or watch says, "Tell people when you need help!" you say, "I am very sad all the time and want to die."
But they either think you're joking (because you s... Read more of this blog post »
People ask how you are, and because everything you read or watch says, "Tell people when you need help!" you say, "I am very sad all the time and want to die."
But they either think you're joking (because you s... Read more of this blog post »
Erik Dean's blog:
Good news fans, the E-book has been published, and the paperback will soon follow. Look for it on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. I believe, you will really enjoy these four new tales of judicial horror. And please leave a review, I do read all of them. Thank you Erik Dean
Michael Jordan's blog:
Nice article in Cleveland Sun Press: http://www.cleveland.com/westlake/ind...
Michael Wright's blog:
Duty in Panama Begins. Mark completes necessary administrative requirements and receives additional information about the nature of his duties with Army intelligence. He learns that he will deploy frequently throughout Central and South America.
See website below for more information and purchase... Read more of this blog post »
See website below for more information and purchase... Read more of this blog post »
Rita Lee Chapman's blog:
All books $0.99!
I have reduced the price of all of my books to $0.99 for one week to 25 October.
Missing in London: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CYZTSZK/
Missing at Sea: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFKJTV4/
Missing in Egypt: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JOUIIE/
Dangerous Associations: http://www... Read more of this blog post »
I have reduced the price of all of my books to $0.99 for one week to 25 October.
Missing in London: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CYZTSZK/
Missing at Sea: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFKJTV4/
Missing in Egypt: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JOUIIE/
Dangerous Associations: http://www... Read more of this blog post »
Peter Man's blog:
Lovers of books are welcome to download Heart of the Dragon Kindle book for free on Oct. 27/28 (PDT).
To find out what this book is all about, check out the book's Chapter titles and synopsis here: https://heart-of-dragon.weebly.com/pr...
After reading the book, don't forget to review at Amazon an... Read more of this blog post »
To find out what this book is all about, check out the book's Chapter titles and synopsis here: https://heart-of-dragon.weebly.com/pr...
After reading the book, don't forget to review at Amazon an... Read more of this blog post »
Chele Pedersen-Smith's blog:
It first arrived at a place I least expected, having the gall to pin itself on me as I sat unsuspecting in the exam room. And then it had the audacity to follow me out of the doctor’s office to my car, where it plastered its pink paper on my windshield, like a glaring ticket.
All the way home I... Read more of this blog post »
All the way home I... Read more of this blog post »
Alan Kinross's blog:
I wish to thank the readers who have enjoyed my very dark tales, and particularly those who have taken the time to give them reviews or ratings.
I have put quill to parchment again, and Longinus will return with a vengeance in 2019.
All the demons in Hell cannot hold a braveheart.
The great rebellio... Read more of this blog post »
I have put quill to parchment again, and Longinus will return with a vengeance in 2019.
All the demons in Hell cannot hold a braveheart.
The great rebellio... Read more of this blog post »
Rebecca Heipel's blog:
Lian had managed to outrun the she-demon in the forest. Her clothes and hair had changed, but she was still a child. Appearing maybe ten years of age. But she felt, much, much older. Hundreds, if not thousands of years old. She wasn’t sure where she was or where her family had gone. She wasn’t su...
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Lee Gimenez's blog:
My mystery thriller FIREBALL is featured today in the Daily Review. You can check it out at the link below.
https://calebandlindapirtle.com/daily...
https://calebandlindapirtle.com/daily...
Richard Dodge Davidson's blog:
I asked earlier in this blog if readers knew who the poet was in the novel, The Second Encounter. Though I received no responses, I expect most know the identity of the poet in the story, Probably the more interesting and complex question may be what action Burt would take once he became somewhat...
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Celia Aaron's blog:
J.S. Edge's blog:
In honour of its four monthiversary, Elephant Shoe will, once again, be available for free from Amazon's Kindle store tomorrow (Oct 17).
HAPPY READING! Read more of this blog post »
HAPPY READING! Read more of this blog post »
M.J. P. Ryan's blog:
The book is back from the editor. I have uploaded it to Amazon. Waiting for sample copy to arrive to see if it is ok before letting it out into the wide world.
Steve Johnson's blog:
Who's lost their job? Who's going without insurance? Who's been downsized? Who's tired of being asked to do more with less? Who's got a problem with the greed of the upper 1 percent? Who's got a problem with the ultra rich controlling 34 percent of the nation's wealth while the rest of us strugg...
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Susan Marshall's blog:
Pamela Olivia Brown's blog:
jewels pepper the ground
with its cool autumn splendor --
turning october.
with its cool autumn splendor --
turning october.
Alan Good's blog:
Hi, I have a new humor piece published in Points in Case. If you end up reading it and then end up liking it for some reason, it would be cool if you showed it to someone else or something. If you feel like it. Thanks!
Here's the link: http://www.pointsincase.com/articles/... Read more of this blog post »
Here's the link: http://www.pointsincase.com/articles/... Read more of this blog post »
Nicole Gozdek's blog:
Wie schnell die Zeit vergeht, habe ich erst vor ein paar Tagen wieder gemerkt. Da ist nämlich mein humorvoller Fantasyroman "Murphy - Rache ist süß" (erschienen am 14.10.2017 im Drachenmond Verlag) ein Jahr alt geworden und der Bookbirthday will natürlich gebührend gefeiert werden. :)Falls ihr... Read more of this blog post »
Maurice A. Williams's blog:
I just became a Goodreads Author. I already had five published books listed on my dashboard, and I recently published a new book.
I became a Goodreads Author because I wanted to see what I can do publicizing my books through Goodreads.
So wish me luck as I plow through this new marketing adventure.... Read more of this blog post »
I became a Goodreads Author because I wanted to see what I can do publicizing my books through Goodreads.
So wish me luck as I plow through this new marketing adventure.... Read more of this blog post »
Ashley Holstrom's blog:
I’m not one to follow kings and queens and princes and princesses, but when I overheard my coworkers talking about the latest royal wedding and the bride’s open-backed dress, I had to do some instant Googling. And what do you know? The princess has the same back scar I have.
Princess Eugenie wore... Read more of this blog post »
Princess Eugenie wore... Read more of this blog post »
Jeaniene Frost's blog:
My husband just walked by my office to ask, "What are you laughing at?"
This, dear friends. I'm laughing at this because
Oliviu Craznic's blog:
480. Un reporter faimos decide să ia interviu maimuței.Obține el toate aprobările necesare de la directorul grădinii zoologice, ia o echipă cu el să filmeze, se prezintă maimuței și începe cu întrebările:
- Ce părere aveți despre noua politică financiară propusă de Opoziție, și cum credeți că va... Read more of this blog post »
Gavin Reese's blog:
When is violence justified? What makes it moral, ethical, or just to harm, maim, or kill another?
What if the recipient has lived a life of such evil that humanity is safer and better off without them? Does that change the "moral violence" they're allowed to endure?
What if a man's psyche is so in... Read more of this blog post »
What if the recipient has lived a life of such evil that humanity is safer and better off without them? Does that change the "moral violence" they're allowed to endure?
What if a man's psyche is so in... Read more of this blog post »
John Choquette's blog:
The First EVER Wake Forest Lit Fest is THIS WEEKEND! I can't wait to stop by this amazing event. Thanks to Page 158 Books for all of their hard work. #ReadLocal
To RSVP and learn more, head to https://www.facebook.com/events/28069... . Visit Page 158 Books at https://www.page158books.com/ Read more of this blog post »
To RSVP and learn more, head to https://www.facebook.com/events/28069... . Visit Page 158 Books at https://www.page158books.com/ Read more of this blog post »
Pamela K. Kinney's blog:
I blogged about Japan's legend of the giant skeleton, gashadokuro, for Supernatural Friday. https://bit.ly/2Oh22Oh
Ahmad Ardalan's blog:
Over 30,000 Copies sold!
A few years back I self-published The Gardener of Baghdad. At that time, I could not imagine that it would be read in more than forty countries.
Till date it has:
Ranked #9 at USA Amazon Store
Ranked #19 at UK Amazon Store.
Ranked #8 at Australia Amazon Store.
Ranked #7 at Can... Read more of this blog post »
A few years back I self-published The Gardener of Baghdad. At that time, I could not imagine that it would be read in more than forty countries.
Till date it has:
Ranked #9 at USA Amazon Store
Ranked #19 at UK Amazon Store.
Ranked #8 at Australia Amazon Store.
Ranked #7 at Can... Read more of this blog post »
Tonya Lampley's blog:
How do you handle a cheater? Revenge...sweet revenge.
Excerpt: Indiscretion by Tonya Lampley
Craig stayed to finish his drink and was one of the last ones to stagger out of the club after it had closed for the night. Damon had refused to go with him so he went alone, as he did quite often. He walke... Read more of this blog post »
Excerpt: Indiscretion by Tonya Lampley
Craig stayed to finish his drink and was one of the last ones to stagger out of the club after it had closed for the night. Damon had refused to go with him so he went alone, as he did quite often. He walke... Read more of this blog post »
L.M. Roth's blog:
L.M. Roth The L. M. Roth Quiz of the Day is a quiz for those familiar with the books of L. M. Roth. If you are not familiar with the books of L. M. Roth, you’d better start cramming!
The answer to yesterday's quiz: Lycenium was the city that was founded by an ardent lover in Quest For the Kingdom... Read more of this blog post »
The answer to yesterday's quiz: Lycenium was the city that was founded by an ardent lover in Quest For the Kingdom... Read more of this blog post »
Martyn Chapman's blog:
As Halloween approaches, I've just skipped past the halfway point for my first amazonkindle 'free giveaway' for The Gatehouse Haunting, available to entrants who are U.S. residents. You can find the competition under the 'suspense' genre and winners will be picked randomly at the end of the givea...
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Debby Feo's blog:
It's a struggle not
To harden your heart
Against further pain
But if you do so
You deny yourself
Further feeling love
To harden your heart
Against further pain
But if you do so
You deny yourself
Further feeling love
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Interview with Barbara Kingsolver
What happens when you've done everything right, but you can't pay your bills?
That's one of the questions Barbara Kingsolver probes in her new novel, Unsheltered . Weaving between the present and the past, it follows two families in Vineland, New Jersey, living in different moments of cultural crisis....more
That's one of the questions Barbara Kingsolver probes in her new novel, Unsheltered . Weaving between the present and the past, it follows two families in Vineland, New Jersey, living in different moments of cultural crisis....more
Interview with Tana French
Dublin crime novelist Tana French has the kind of critical reviews that other writers would…well, die for. Her debut murder mystery,
In the Woods
, won rave reviews and multiple literary prizes upon its release in 2007. Since then, her books have tended to haunt the bestseller lists, on both sides of the pond, and for months at a time. British newspaper The Independent has dubbed French "The First Lady of Irish Crime," and The Washington Post says she is the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past ten years. ...more
