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Immortal Abyss Interview and Giveaway

Posted on October 11, 2024September 21, 2024 by deniselbarela

About the Book Book: Immortal Abyss (Duology Book 2) Author: Katherine Briggs Genre: YA Fantasy Release date: September 17, 2024 Seize the throne. Seek the legend and conquer the Abyss. Nations rise and fall in the aftermath of war over the Eternity Gate. The corrupted desert throne stands empty, and the Immortal Abyss awakens. Drought ravages the…

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Crack the Stone Review and Giveaway

Posted on October 4, 2024October 5, 2024 by deniselbarela

About the Book Book: Crack the Stone Author: Emily Golus Genre: Fantasy Release Date: September 22, 2023 I am Valshara, the black stone born of fire. Break me, and my edges turn into knives. Condemned to a slave camp for her crimes, goblin convict Valshara Sh’a makes a death-defying escape to freedom. But navigating Vindor’s treacherous cavern…

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The Nightmare Virus Review and Giveaway

Posted on August 13, 2024August 15, 2024 by deniselbarela

About the Book Book: The Nightmare Virus Author: Nadine Brandes Genre: YA Science Fantasy Release date: July 16, 2024 Some viruses go after the body. But the Nightmare Virus goes after the mind. When dream technology goes wrong, a virus spreads across the globe,trapping people in a universal dreamscape. They call it the Nightmare Virus.Cain Cross is determined…

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The Missing Songbird Interview and Giveaway

Posted on July 25, 2024July 14, 2024 by deniselbarela

About the Book Book: The Missing Songbird Author: Kathleen J. Robison Genre: Christian Historical Mystery Release date: May 7, 2024 Lina, after growing up in austere post-WWII Wales, only has one dream—to one day find love and sing on the stage in London. But when her father, her only champion, suddenly dies, that dream seems as far…

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The Missing Songbird Release Post!

Posted on May 10, 2024May 6, 2024 by deniselbarela

I was always told to pay more attention to my surroundings. Given how quiet my street usually was, I didn’t see the problem of wearing my headphones down to the mailbox. I was enjoying a nostalgia trip, listening to songs from Thumbelina as I had been working on making sure Kathleen’s Ever After mystery was…

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Night Falls on Predicament Avenue Review and Giveaway

Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by deniselbarela

About the Book Book: Night Falls on Predicament Avenue Author: Jaime Jo Wright Genre: Mystery/Thriller Release Date: April 9, 2024 In 1910, Effie James is living a dream for two. Her younger sister is harboring a secret that has left timid Effie determined to fulfill her daring sister’s grand plan of seeking out adventure in their small…

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Cursory Glance of the Horror Genre

Posted on February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by deniselbarela

Well, I’m finally getting to working on my blog! I’m really bad at keeping up with things like this, if I’m being honest. I’m trying to fix that this year! To kick start this year off, I want to start by talking about my favorite genre. With my shift in focus for my writing, I…

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Favorite Horror Reads of 2023!

Posted on December 18, 2023February 6, 2024 by deniselbarela

I’ve had the opportunity to read (and listen) to a lot of different books this year. Some have been really good, others not so much. These were my top four books of 2023 (so far, I might add The Twisted One if I really like it). Some of these are older books, but life gets…

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To Love a Falcon Release!

Posted on November 9, 2023November 8, 2023 by deniselbarela

Story Entry Anastasia sighed as she rolled out of bed. After the silent exchange with Viktor, she’d try not to draw attention to herself. The factory was abuzz with chatter about Viktor and the party once the day had gone back to normal. She just couldn’t bring herself to be as excited about the party…

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Voices in the Sanitorium Review and Giveaway

Posted on October 25, 2023October 20, 2023 by deniselbarela

About the Book Book: Voices in the Sanitorium Author: Amy Lynn Walsh Genre: Historical Mystery, Women’s Fiction (This is not horror or paranormal.  Readers will have no trouble falling asleep after reading this!) Release Date: October, 2022 Relocating from Manhattan, teenage Aislyn must adjust to life near the abandoned West Mountain Sanitarium. One night, Aislyn…

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