Author: JDBlackrose

When I was about ten years old, maybe a little older, I read the entire collection of Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. I had a massive tome with the entire collection and I lugged that book everywhere I went. So for those who love Holmes as much as I do, whether it be…

The Uncanny Collection by Jaye Wells is a 99 cent treat that you should definitely buy yourself or a friend for Christmas. Blurb: In this short story collection, every day is Halloween, and the tricks and treats are endless. THE WEREWIFE: One week after she is bitten by the dog-faced boy at a traveling carnival,…

Excerpt from The Huntress, by Alexandra Christian. Tristan drew his sword from the sheath at his back.  Large and heavy, his father’s sword had been forged for one purpose, and he meant to put it to good use tonight.  Gathering his courage, he raced up the staircase, carefully avoiding the places where stones and mortar…

Unbound, edited by Shawn Speakman is available December 1 and it is AWESOME.  I don’t do stars as a matter of general practice, but if I did, I would give it 5 stars, easy, and be looking for a sixth. First, there is the gorgeous cover art by Todd Lockwood Stunning. Then there is the amazing…

First book coming soon: Faith Hunter’s Blood in her Veins. So excited!  Pre-order now! You know you want to. Also, already out but worth checking out if you like well-written sci-fi with cool characters  and a bold plot line. Planetfall by Emma Newman. Good Christmas present for the reader in  your life.

Burning Effigies—Kendare Blake Q: Secret crushes play a huge role in this book and in your chapter.  Is this just a continued exploration of the theme of secrets, and masks, and hidden pain, or are the crushes communicating something else? A: Yes. Burning Effigies was all about the anger. The hatred that Kirby created in his wake even in people…

Q: Alright Elisa Nader,  We gotta talk about this chapter.  For me, it is easily the most disturbing chapter of the book. The stunning reveal of who this character is at the end of the chapter is absolutely haunting. Awesome! That’s exactly what I was going for: Disturbing. And “haunting” is a plus. In addition to the list of…

The Girl Who Said No—Trish Doller What is it about the word “no” that is so powerful?  Why was it important to explore Morgan’s mental state?  The only other person who is “like” her in the sense of the book’s story is Nate, since they both witness their best friends’ deaths.  And yet, I think…

Shaun David Hutchinson is the editor of this incredible book and he also wrote a chapter entitled “The Perfect Shot,” which is a double entendre. I’m featuring his questions and answers below. We cover his chapter and the process for writing a book with seventeen authors. The Perfect Shot—Shaun David Hutchinson A clever and disturbing…