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Visiting Teri Polen for Bad Moon Rising

Ciao, amici! Every year, Teri Polen works tirelessly to host Bad Moon Rising—thirty-one days of authors and their titles fit for this spooky time of year. Ghosts, goblins, witches, demons… anything and everything that hides under your bed, lurks in your closet, or goes bump in the night. She’s welcomed me several times, and she’s … Continue reading Visiting Teri Polen for Bad Moon Rising

New Release: Harbor Pointe 1, THE PRICE OF ATONEMENT by Mae Clair

Ciao, amici. Installment 1 of the Harbor Pointe series is now live! The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets. Some hauntings come from within. Leviticus Sinclair has … Continue reading New Release: Harbor Pointe 1, THE PRICE OF ATONEMENT by Mae Clair

Familiar Group, New Saga: Introducing THE HARBOR POINTE SERIES

Ciao, amici! Those of you who follow Story Empire got a bonus post yesterday. If you missed it, you’ll probably start seeing a few notifications from familiar faces around the blogosphere. And, of course, there’s this announcement… The ladies of Story Empire have banded together to write a series of novellas that take place in … Continue reading Familiar Group, New Saga: Introducing THE HARBOR POINTE SERIES

Per Doctor’s Orders…

Ciao, amici! I know I’ve posted a lot of bad news this year. The trend continues, I’m afraid, though I’m determined to remain as optimistic as possible. I assume many of you have noticed I haven’t been blogging or visiting blogs. I’ve been struggling with my vision for a few years, and when I got … Continue reading Per Doctor’s Orders…

Rest in Peace, Sweet Max

In the last six months-ish, I’ve had to say goodbye to my grandmother, my mother, and my first-ever pet, Casey. That’s more death than anyone should have to process in so short a time. My aunt died on Friday, and I knew I couldn’t get home to grieve with my family because Max, my second-ever … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Sweet Max

Boyack and Day Book Reviews

Ciao, amici. I’ve got two books to recommend today. Different genres, but both incredibly satisfying. I hope you find something below that interests you. World-Building at its Finest When I think about creative genius, I think about this author. His works never cease to deliver on the promise of an unparalleled imaginative journey. Once upon … Continue reading Boyack and Day Book Reviews

New Release by Vera Day: When Did We Lose Sylvia?

Ciao, amici! It’s been a while, and I’m sorry for my absence. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you understand. (And if you don’t, why not? Just kidding. But if you’d like to, you can subscribe here.) I have been busy, but I couldn’t let this opportunity pass by. My friend Vera Day (you may … Continue reading New Release by Vera Day: When Did We Lose Sylvia?

Restless Mayhem by Sue Coletta

Ciao, amici! I’ve got another guest here today to share her new release. But this isn’t just any guest. This is everyone’s favorite murder expert. At least, she’s mine. Weird title to hold, perhaps, but there’s no denying her knowledge of the subject. (KNOWLEDGE, I said. Not EXPERIENCE. That’s a totally different thing.) Despite the … Continue reading Restless Mayhem by Sue Coletta

D.L. Finn’s #NewRelease IN THE TREE’S SHADOW

Ciao, amici. Do you have anyone in your life who, when you think about him or her, one concept immediately comes to mind? Today’s guest is one of those people for me. She is kind, compassionate, fun-loving, talented… all the things that draw you to a person. But the first thing I think of when … Continue reading D.L. Finn’s #NewRelease IN THE TREE’S SHADOW

Introducing a New Review Site: The Well Read Fish

Ciao, amici! Today’s post is short, but don’t let the size fool you. It’s very important, and I’m incredibly excited about it. I’ve been asked to be a contributor to a new book review site. The Well Read Fish is the brainchild of Christian author Vera Day. (Vera is the new pen name of horror … Continue reading Introducing a New Review Site: The Well Read Fish