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. […]
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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 […]
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 … […]
Quiz: Are You Living in a Haunted House?
You may not know this, but I have an alter ego named Riley Longhill, and she’s a ghost hunter. I’ve been visiting real haunted places all across the country as part of my research for Riley, and it’s been eye opening to say the least. I’ve been amazed at how many people have told me […]
Fall Reading Challenge
It’s here! My favorite time of year. The leaves are changing, there’s a new crispness to the air, football is on the television, the best holidays are right around the corner, and pumpkin spice lattes are on the menu. (Okay, I admit, I’m not very fond of pumpkin spice lattes. But … pumpkins!) To me, […]
5 Reasons Why We LOVE Ghost Stories
Who doesn’t love an old-fashioned ghost story? Whether it’s something scary around Halloween, or a frightening tale shared late at night around a campfire, ghost stories have been around for as long as humans have been telling stories. In fact, I’m such a fan of ghost stories that I created a whole series that combines […]
5 Back-to-School Mysteries and Thrillers
It’s that time of year again … when parents everywhere breathe a deep sigh of relief as they no longer are in charge of keeping their youngsters busy for a good eight hours a day. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun if us adults went back to school, too. The following […]