There’s nothing more satisfying than curling up under a big, fluffy blanket in front of a roaring fire as snow falls outside, with a yummy cup of tea or glass of wine and a good book. Ah. Just heaven. And, it’s even more satisfying when the book you’re reading takes place in ice and snow. […]
Book Review: “Behind Her Eyes” by Sarah Pinborough
Louise is a single mom, a secretary, stuck in a modern-day rut. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar and sparks fly. Though he leaves after they kiss, she’s thrilled she finally connected with someone. When Louise arrives at work on Monday, she meets her new boss, David. The man […]
Generic Book Club Questions for Every Fiction Genre
When Amazon blew open the doors of the traditional publishing model and paved the way for Indie authors to compete and get their books directly into the hands of their readers, there was a lot to celebrate. Especially for book clubs. Now you have soooo many more books to choose from! But there was a […]
The Writing Journey: The Legend of Happy-Faced Spiders
I taught myself to read when I was three years old because I wanted to write stories so badly. That’s how my About page begins. However, what I didn’t share is what I did BEFORE I could read. You see, I had the craving even then to tell stories. I wanted so badly to capture the words […]
Book Review: “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware
When she stumbles across the ad, she’s looking for something else completely. But it seems like too good an opportunity to miss—a live-in nannying post, with a staggeringly generous salary. And when Rowan Caine arrives at Heatherbrae House, she is smitten—by the luxurious “smart” home fitted out with all modern conveniences, by the beautiful Scottish […]
Quiz: Which Supernatural Book Genre SHOULD You Be Reading?
Forget preference. This isn’t about what you PREFER to read and what you don’t. This is about SCIENCE. (Not.) I created a completely unscientific quiz that will reveal the perfect supernatural book genre best suited for your personality. No more flailing about selecting books that simply “sound” like good books to read! Now, you’ll have […]
The True Meaning of Ghosts, Witches, Vampires, and Other Creatures That Go Bump in the Night
Have you ever wondered why we’re so drawn to supernatural creatures? Not just in the horror genre, either. These creatures show up in all types of literature, from fantasy to sci fi to cozies, even. I believe it’s because ALL of these creatures are actually real. Yes, I believe they’re all real, in that they […]
Fall Reading Challenge October Update: Spooky Reads
We’re a month into the Fall Reading Challenge, and I thought it was time for a check in … to see how you’re doing, share reading recommendations, and give out gifts! Yes, we have gifts! But first, I wanted to share a few thoughts on one of the themes in the reading challenge, which is […]
10 Twisted Tales for Halloween
There’s nothing quite like a twisted psychological thriller or scary ghost story to get you in the mood for Halloween … The ultimate “things are not as they seem” holiday … For which people hide their true face behind masks and costumes, and you just never know if you’re going to get a treat … […]
Book Review: “Little Darlings” by Melanie Golding
Everyone says Lauren Tranter is exhausted, that she needs rest. And they’re right; with newborn twins, Morgan and Riley, she’s never been more tired in her life. But she knows what she saw: that night, in her hospital room, a woman tried to take her babies and replace them with her own … creatures. Yet […]