“Her Heart Beats for Ancient Beasts” is a collection of stories that each drew me in right away. It takes talent to make a short story both grip you from the start and also leave you hooked at the end, wondering about the story long after you’ve moved to theContinue Reading
I seem to be reading and reviewing mostly horror lately, but this collection stood out and did not disappoint. I always enjoy horror that focuses on the inner demons of its characters rather than simply external monsters and gore. Each of these thirteen stories comes at these inner demons slightlyContinue Reading
I loved this quick and suspenseful story. It was great to see a unique deviation from typical zombie storytelling in that this story is from the monster’s perspective – not something you often see with these “mindless” walking corpses. Everything in the beginning was vague, but you very quickly getContinue Reading
An orphaned girl, powerless and destitute. An Endless War, that threatens to consume everyone in its path. Magic amulets, that hold the promise of victory. After Damira witnesses the brutal slaughter of nearly her entire clan by a roving warband, she resolves never to feel helpless again. With nowhere toContinue Reading
In a word: Gripping. Here’s yet another story from this author that made me want to read an entire novel about the main character. In just a few short pages, Demmer tells the story of a man with a far more interesting past than anyone suspects, a man both cursedContinue Reading
I cannot say enough about this book. I can’t pick a favorite story from this collection. I can’t wait for more from this author. He and these stories are just that good. “Peel Back and See” is a perfect title to encapsulate these 16 stories. In each one, the charactersContinue Reading
The best review I can give of this book is to tell you the progression of what I thought as I read along: “Oh, no. Another book with a young woman sorting out her faith versus an Islamic terrorist kid. Guess I know what this is going to be like.”Continue Reading
The box set audiobook is finally here, and I’m so excited to share it with you! My narrator (whose name goes great with mine, don’t ya think?) did an awesome job bringing this world, characters, and story to life. And that was no easy task, considering she had demons, jinn,Continue Reading
Today I’d like to welcome Mike Thorn, author of the horror novel, Shelter for the Damned, which I recently had the privilege of reviewing. Can you give us your quickest description of your book? Shelter for the Damned is a coming-of-age narrative wrapped up in a pessimistic, suburban horror plot.Continue Reading
While looking for a secret place to smoke cigarettes with his two best friends, troubled teenager Mark discovers a mysterious shack in a suburban field. Alienated from his parents and peers, Mark finds within the shack an escape greater than anything he has ever experienced. But it isn’t long beforeContinue Reading
Greetings! I don’t know about you, but fantasy and sci-fi books have been GREAT for escaping 2020. Here are a bunch of free and discounted books for you to check out. There are also PRIZES to be won including a Kindle Fire, Starbucks gift card, and one-month Owlcrate Gift Subscription!Continue Reading
The audiobook for “Alterni: The Alt-World Chronicles Book 1” is now available! Sommer Hines (yes, Sunshine and Sommer work together – lol) does an excellent job narrating the story, and I can tell you from listening to book 2 that she manages some pretty fantastic tricks with the ancient vampireContinue Reading
This one feels like it could easily be a movie. Set in a high school, centered around an upcoming dance, the story could be predictable and all-too familiar, but the interesting part for me was that this was from the perspective of a teacher. That certainly kept it from feelingContinue Reading
Today I’d like to welcome John C. Adams, horror and fantasy author of Souls for the Master, Aspatria, and Dagmar of the Northlands. Can you give us your quickest description of your books? My latest fantasy novel is called Dagmar of the Northlands, but really it’s everyone’s story. Dagmar isContinue Reading
An epic-length book, this story is filled with fantastical lands, intriguing characters, and a complex history of kingdoms and gods. I really enjoyed the vivid imagery and excellent characterization of both the heroes and villains. The plot itself builds and draws you in as you begin to understand how everythingContinue Reading
Stuck in isolation and looking for books? I’m following the lead of many other authors and have made “THE ALT-WORLD CHRONICLES” free for the rest of the week! Stay safe, folks.Continue Reading