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Continue reading →: From YA Fiction to deeply emotional gothic horror: an interview with Susan McCauleySometimes, you come across authors who capture your entire heart and mind with a single title, and you instantly realize that you will be a lifelong fan of them and will read every single book they write. That is how I became a forever fan of Susan McCauley! Join me…
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Continue reading →: Exploring The Refuge by Carly Hillman: a literary fiction with an underlying mysterySome books are best approached without knowing exactly what to expect. This was one of them for me. About The Refuge At the heart of this story are Ava and her mother, Maeve, whose past remains largely unknown. Ava has grown up at the Amarant Refuge in Montana, surrounded by…
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Continue reading →: Big Island’s Dark Secrets: A Review of Buried in the Woods Below by Daniel G. MillerOn the surface, Buried in the Woods Below might sound like a story about mysterious deaths, ghosts, an abandoned amusement park, and a series of increasingly strange events. But there is much more going on beneath the surface.
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Continue reading →: Podcast Pilot Episode 1: 10 Great Beach Reads for Thriller and Mystery LoversA quick look at the list of 10 thrillers to read on the beach!
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Continue reading →: 10 Great Beach Reads for Thriller and Mystery Lovers
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Continue reading →: A Cozy Fantasy About Magic, Found Family, and Second Chances: The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic by Ciara Blume (Review)About Ciara Blume Ciara Blume writes fiction about characters who aren’t willing to wait around for their happy endings. An award-winning author working from the edge of the California coast, she crafts stories that explore the magic of transformation, the art of reclaiming yourself, the complications of family, and the…
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