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 […]
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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
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
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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
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8 Reasons to Visit a Haunted Town It’s finally summer, and you know what that means … it’s time to start planning your next vacation! Why not do something a bit different this time—like visit a haunted town? (Like Redemption, Wisconsin, for instance, where my Secrets of Redemption psychological thriller/mystery series is set. And the
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The Haunting of Ashburn House People whisper rumors about a family murdered at Ashburn House. They say its old owner, Edith, went mad in the building, and that restless ghosts walk the halls at night. When Adrienne arrives on the gothic house’s doorstep, all she has is a suitcase, twenty dollars, and her pet cat.
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Ever Consider Living in a Haunted House? Back in September, 2018, when I was promoting It Began With a Lie, my publicist had lined up some guest blog posts on high traffic fiction sites, and one of them, ISmellSheep.com wanted a fun, playful post. I came up with the idea of a Haunted House real
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This Happened To Jessica Years and years ago, the idea behind It Began With a Lie flickered into life. The premise of a book, returning to a childhood home that may also be haunted, ended up, well, haunting me for decades. I shared the story around how I finally got myself to sit down and
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