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Best Quincy Harker Yet!
John Hartness’ new Quincy Harker novella, Hell Freezes Over, is out and it is the best one yet. Hartness has really hit is stride with this character and the novella zips along with enough action, emotion and mystery to keep any speculative fiction reader happy. Murders, horrific murders, are happening. At first they look like…
What’s Coming Up in 2016! So EXCITING!
Great stuff in 2016. New books from Kevin Hearne, Faith Hunter, Jim Hines and more. Oh, did I mention Patricia Briggs? Happy New Year to everyone, and watch this space for what is coming next!
Calling All Sherlock Fans for An Improbable Truth
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…
Jaye Wells’ The Uncanny Chronicles is Halloween…for Christmas
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,…
Book Excerpt: The Huntress by Alexandra Christian
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: Short Stories by Our Favorites
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…
Big Giveaway of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Authors!
Happy Holidays from some of your favorite Urban Fantasy/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance authors! Five lucky winners will receive a random selection of books from NYT Best Selling Authors Faith Hunter, Jennifer Estep, Darynda Jones. Also Christina Henry, David B. Coe, John Hartness, Gail Z. Martin, Stuart Jaffe, Laura Anne Gilman, and Mindy Mymudes. (Not all authors will be included…
Two Books to Watch Out For–Pre-Order and Grab for Christmas
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.
Violent Ends: Burning Effigies and The Editor Answers Some Last Questions
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…