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- The Worldbuilder Diaries: Food and Drink
The Worldbuilder Diaries: Food and Drink As someone who enjoys cooking/baking in real life, I have added some mentions of food into my books, and they’re not always the typical variety, either. I have several species featured that don’t have… Read more: The Worldbuilder Diaries: Food and Drink - The Villain as an Unexpected Reader Favorite
The Villain as an Unexpected Reader Favorite I’ve written my share of villains over the years, and most serve their purpose within my stories well. They’re the ruthless tyrants, the merciless mages seeking to further their power, and sometimes, a… Read more: The Villain as an Unexpected Reader Favorite - The Worldbuilder Diaries: Technology
The Worldbuilder Diaries: Technology This is a post I’ve been excited to write, but also one that I wasn’t sure how to begin. So let’s start with what I mean by “technology.” The standard definitions of the word are as… Read more: The Worldbuilder Diaries: Technology - The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: October 2024
The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: October 2024 A huge thank you to everyone who participated last month either by submitting titles, sharing the posts on social media, or just visiting my site. The feature was a big success,… Read more: The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: October 2024
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- Book Review: The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
Book Review: The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden Genre(s): Historical Fantasy / Horror Book Synopsis: January 1918. Laura Iven was a revered field nurse until she was wounded and discharged from the medical corps, leaving behind a brother still… Read more: Book Review: The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden - Book Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Book Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Genre(s): Gothic Horror / Historical Fantasy Book Synopsis: An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets… After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed… Read more: Book Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Book Review: The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell
Book Review: The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell Genre(s): Gothic Fantasy / Paranormal Fiction Book Synopsis: Theodora Corvus can hear the whispers of her crumbling family home. She can hear the whispers of Kingsward Manor, her place… Read more: Book Review: The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses by L.V. Russell - Book Review: A Stitch Between Worlds by Frasier Armitage
Book Review: A Stitch Between Worlds by Frasier Armitage Genre(s): Science Fiction / Short Story Collection Book Synopsis: “The differences between worlds — they’re like two tapestries, one made of silk and the other of wool. But this door is… Read more: Book Review: A Stitch Between Worlds by Frasier Armitage