S.M. Boyce's Blog: My Journal, page 20

Worth the Wait – Obstacles of Fantasy Writing

I thought it might be fun to share a bit about the most difficult scene I’ve ever written in my fantasy writing. The scene that involved the most rewriting was actually the opening to Lichgates, the first book in my young adult fantasy series, the Grimoire Saga. The saga itself is  huge. Though it was originally [...]

WIP Journal – Heritage (Grimoire Saga #3)

My current work in progress (WIP) is Heritage, book three of the Grimoire Saga. As I make progress, I’ll post it here for you so that you can always see how far the book has come along. Because, you know, we’re buddies like that. Add Heritage to your Goodreads TBR Sign up for the ARC | Sign up for [...]

{Book Review} Enchantment by Nikki Jefford

The Short Version: Enchantment by Nikki Jefford is a paranormal romance that ends on a bang. It’s a win on so many levels. It’s the third novel in the Spellbound Trilogy by Nikki Jefford, and I loved how she wrapped everything up so nicely while simultaneously introducing us to entirely new cities, magic, and people. I didn’t want the [...]

Horror Author Will Millar has a New Short Story!

Will Millar is a pretty cool dude. He’s a horror author published with Immortal Ink Publishing, and an all-around awesome person. Because of this, I wanted to let you know about his latest short story. It’s in a sort of winner-takes-all death match with three other short stories, and you get to decide who is the best. [...]

Paranormal Book Review: A Prescription for Dilirium buy Noree Cosper

The Short Version:  Prescription for Delirium is an action-packed take on demons, immortality, sin, souls, and eternity. It makes readers reflect on the afterlife and their own mortality without preaching religion, and the main characters kick a lot of ass. Though moments in the narrative came across as stiff or contained dialogue I found unnatural, [...]

Scavenger Hunt Time! Becca J. Campbell Explains How to Win Big

The very lovely Becca J. Campbell is here on her Gateway to Reality Blog Tour, complete with a full-on scavenger hunt. This is really fun, so make sure you join along. Welcome to Day Six of the Gateway to Reality Blog Tour! Thanks so much to S.M. Boyce for having me on her blog. Read on to [...]

Exciting Cover Reveal! NORTHERN BITES (Aurora Sky #2) by Nikki Jefford

NORTHERN BITES, Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter, Vol. 2 by Nikki Jefford SUMMARY: Love bites. Probation sucks. Thanks to Dante’s recklessness, Aurora is now partners with Valerie: the redheaded, backstabbing vixen. Dante is in full flirt mode. Fane’s tactics are far more ruthless. Something carnal has awakened in Aurora and neither boy is helping tame her cravings. [...]

Short Story Review: Ruby by Kayla Curry

  The Review Ruby is a paranormal short story from the Mystic Stones series by Kayla Curry. Curry released this short 5,000-word tale of her two main characters to tease readers into exploring the series, and it definitely works. The short is a glimpse into the relationship between the two main characters, Ava and Tom. [...]

The Grimoire Saga Goes on Tour! (Win Stuff)

The Grimoire Saga is going on tour with the I’m a Reader, Not a Writer blog. Be sure to pay a visit to each of the sites, as there is original content on nearly every stop. You can enter the cash giveaway at the bottom. Enjoy & good luck! The Book Lichgates (Grimoire Saga #1) [...]

New Fantasy Short Story Release: RUBY by Kayla Curry

Ruby: A Mystic Stones Jewel is now available! Ruby is a short story companion to the novel Obsidian: Mystic Stones Series #1 and can be read before or after the novel. The story will be listed at $.99, but I will be offering FREE copies for anyone interested. First, I’ll post the blurbs for Ruby and [...]