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January 29, 2024
HER HEART BEATS FOR ANCIENT BEASTS by Calvin Demmer

A short story collection.
When the author of this short story collection reached out, I was excited about reading his latest selection of short stories because I've enjoyed the other ones Calvin has released.
Here are my thoughts on each story...
HIGHWAY HUNGER: I really enjoyed this one. There's some great imagery and Dudley Ellington is a flawed but likeable main character.
NEVER SLEEP AGAIN: Reginald Barton...
January 25, 2024
This Novel is Done!

Well, this week I got stuck into the final read-thru of my current revision. That means I sat down with my Paperwhite and read the story from start to finish.
This is when any weird sentences or repeated words stand out. Also, awkward phrasing and any excess. During this part of the revision process, I focus on all the nitty-gritty details. I added some words, then cut a bunch more. I also made all the changes on the Word doc after finishing each chapter.
Technically, I reac...
January 19, 2024
More Revision & Some Editing!

I'm SO glad the weekend is finally here!
Anyway, my goal for this week was to get through the third draft of the unhinged/wild novel I'm currently revising. So, I got stuck into it on Monday afternoon and ended up reaching the end by Wednesday night. Yay! It always feels good to reach this point because it means the story is almost done. There's only one...
January 12, 2024
Revision Time!

Although January always moves very slowly and my brain hasn't fully grasped that the lazy festive season is done, I decided to get stuck into my first writing project of 2024: the second draft of the novel I wrote back in November.
This is to kick-start my writing goals for this year, and to make sure that I continue to stick to my plan of staying on top of my finished first drafts. I did very well last year and revised the stories I ...
January 5, 2024
First 2024 Reads: Two Short Stories by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I wanted to start the year with something quick and sharp, and this story definitely did the trick.
Judith longs to be free and escapes to a small shack in the woods whenever she can. Still, she can't escape all the chores and responsibilities that her prettier older sister, Alice, makes her do. Not until she really opens her eyes...
Wow, I loved this deliciously wicked fairy tale!
It's a little Red Riding Hood, a bit Cinderella, with a good...
January 2, 2024
Some Kind of Goals

The beginning of January always feels like a clean slate. A time to make personal plans and goals. A chance to get stuck into new things or continue doing the familiar, but with a new twist.
So, it's time for me to post my 2024 Goals.
I don't like to make New Year resolutions because I never stick to them. But I do put together a goals list because there are always things I want to accomplish.
This is everything I'd like to achieve/continue to do this year:
Go for long daily walks...December 31, 2023
Books Read in 2023
JUICE LIKE WOUNDS(Wayward Children #4.5):Sean McGuire
THE TOLL HOUSE:Carly Reagon
THE LITTLE WITCH:M. Rickert
THE COLOUR OF EVIL:Sarah Jane Huntington
BAD DOLLS:Rachel Harrison
ALL THE LIVING AND THE DEAD:Hayley Campbell
EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FARIES: (DNF)Heather Fawcett
WASPS IN THE ICE CREAM:Tim McGregor
SAGA #61:Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples
SUFFER THE DARKNESS:Yolanda Sfetsos
LOVE, PAMELA:Pamela Anderson
THE GOONIES:James Kahn
THIS IS WHE...
December 30, 2023
Cover Reveal & Pre-order!
That's right!
The cover for my upcoming gothic horror novella was revealed today by DarkLit Press.
Check it out:

Isn't it beautiful?It was made by SaberCore Art Studio, who is an amazing artist.Also, this cover fits the story perfectly. I absolutely LOVE it.
So, what's the story about?
Here's the synopsis:
When Thera inherits a house on the cliff from her estranged aunt, her husband suggests they spend a week on the coast to sort through her family's belongings. But Hector has ulterior motives and hop...
December 26, 2023
2023 Goals

Loki was more than a cat. He was family. He was th...
December 23, 2023
A little festive treat!

Curse to the World is a freaky 2k shortie about an elf tasked with a shitty job.
I hope you enjoy Bow's Christmas tale.
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas & I hope you all have a good one! 🎄🖤🦌