Bishop by Candace Nola Book Review
Fiction, particularly horror fiction, is all about hypothetical scenarios, and the characters are avatars for the readers who judge their decisions based on the decisions they think they’d make in
An interview with Mystery Author S.L. Woeppel
SL Woeppel is a Booklife Prize Finalist for her debut novel Flipping the Birdie. Her second novel The Butcher and The Liar was released in September. She’s lived all over the US, loves
Class Action by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author Interview
It’s no secret that sequels are tough to pull off. Even harder is pivoting a sequel to focus on a minor character from a previous story and creating a conflict
Celebrating Halloween with Monsters
When I think of horror, the first thing that pops up for me is the Universal Monsters. They were my introduction to horror, and they continue to be reborn and
Lava by EB Roshan Book Review and Author Interview
There’s a lot of distrust in today’s world. Maybe we have access to too much information, or maybe we’ve just heard too many horror stories to allow us to willingly
An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author R.A. Dines
Ever since she first laid her hands on a keyboard, R. A. Dines has been fascinated with the intersection of art and technology. After spending two decades in big tech
This is Where We Die by Cindy R.X. He Book Review
Teens and slashers are the peanut butter and jelly of the horror genre. Though it’s terrible to hear about real life teen murders, horror fans relish in watching young adults
An Interview with Fantasy Author Laura McHale Holland
Laura McHale Holland was so captivated by San Francisco’s gorgeous vistas and vibrant, free-spirited people during the 1970s that a planned two-week visit stretched into 30 years. This experience inspired
Visiting the VAMPA Museum
Scrolling through social media can be mind-numbing, but once in awhile it throws you a gem of information that can lead to a great experience. One such moment was finding
An Interview with Fantasy Author Melissa Magner
Melissa K. Magner is an award-winning indie author of dark, character-driven fantasy. Inspired by her late grandmother, Patricia M. Kaspar, she writes novels that blend fantasy, science fiction, horror, and
The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill by Julie Stroebel Barichello Book Review and Author Interview
I’m fascinated by birth order. There is so much about the stereotypes of oldest, middle, youngest, and only children that’s true, especially in large families. The Molehill Family in Julie
7 Movie Endings We’re Still Arguing About By Ash of Mr. Book Review
Some movies end, and you’re like, “Yep, That’s what i expected.” And then there are the other ones. The endings that leave you just looking at the screen, googling for
At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak Book Review and Author Interview
When I read with my niece and nephew, they often pick out books that contain a lot of repetition and a lot of characters. They think it’s funny when tension
An Interview with Aegolius Creek Author Micah Thorp
Micah Thorp is a physician, writer, and lifelong Oregonian. His literary works have appeared in Blind Corner, Cleaver Magazine, and The Write Launch. He is the author of three novels,
Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields Book Review and Author Interview
Growing up, while I did my share of playing, I was always scheming for ways to make money. Whether it was lemonade stands, yard work, or babysitting, I was always