You can check out the Anatomy of Fear Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hltinsley/the-anatomy-of-fear Zamil Akhtar is one of twelve authors lending their talents to the upcoming Anatomy of Fear horror and dark fantasy anthology. The collection features original short stories by award-winning indie authors, former SPBFO finalists, and semi-finalists. Merging influences from the horror, grimdark, fantasy, and […]
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Review: Hel’s Eight (Book #2 of the Factus Series) by Stark Holborn
Synopsis Who controls the future, controls it all… Ten “Doc” Low is a medic with a dark past, riding the wastes of the desert moon Factus, dispensing medicine to the needy and death to those who cross the laws of the mysterious Seekers. Cursed by otherworldly forces, she stays alone to keep herself safe, and […]
Book Tour and Review: Wild Azure Waves (Rockin’ Fairy Tales #3) by Leslie O’Sullivan
Hello, you wild romance fanatics, you! I see you there, lurking in the depths, waiting for a new story to sink your teeth into. Lucky for you, this is my stop on the Escapist Book Co. tour of Wild Azure Waves, the third installment in Leslie O’Sullivan’s Rockin’ Fairy Tales series that mashes up your favorite fairy tales and Shakespearean works. This time, we’re looking at The Tempest meets The Little Mermaid, and what a wave of emotion (and spice) it was!
Review: Ten Low (Book #1 of The Factus Series) by Stark Holborn
Synopsis Ten Low is eking out a living at the universe’s edge. An ex-medic, ex-con, desperate to escape her memories of the war, she still hasn’t learnt that no good deed goes unpunished. Attempting to atone for her sins, she pulls a teenage girl from a crashed lifecraft. But Gabriella Ortiz is no ordinary girl […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 38: Discovery Writing with H.M. Long (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass with author H.M. Long, where she explores the process of discovery writing. During the episode, Hannah explains the concept of discovery writing, how it became her go-to writing approach, the benefits of discovery writing for workflow, plot and worldbuilding, spontaneity in storytelling, editing while drafting, potential challenges and more.
Review: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
A fascinating book that reads like a story straight out of 1001 Nights. It’s rich in world, excellent in characters and satisfied my fancy for swashbuckling sea pirate adventure. The Legend and the Woman behind it, captain us into a tale of mystery and adventure filled with evil magic, sea monsters and mythical beings!
Review: Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler
This is a stunning exploration into the journey to finding oneself through love, sex, friendship, and mental health.
So, You Own a Tiny Human. How About Some Book Recs?
I have a two-and-a-half year old daughter with another baby girl on the way (March 2023) and I am always scouring the local library for new reads. We decided to take part in the ‘1k books before Kindergarten’ reading program here locally and at this point in time, we are at just about the halfway […]
Book Review: A Shade of Madness (The Ashes of Avarin, Book 2) by Thiago Abdalla
Synopsis Avarin tumbles into madness through the shattered ruin of a centuries-old peace. As griffin riders clash against airships above and hordes of madmen below, Lynn finds herself surrounded by enemies. Ones that will test the limits of her faith. To defeat them, she must risk everything… including her sanity. Adrian has lost the Legion, […]
Review: A Shade of Madness (The Ashes of Avarin #2) by Thiago Abdalla
Brimming with intrigue, betrayals, plot twists, frenzied madness, and fervor worship, A Shade of Madness is aptly named and an extraordinary showcase in characterization and well controlled pacing.
SFF Addicts Ep. 37: H.M. Long talks Barrow of Winter, Dark Water Daughter, Writing as Therapy & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author H.M. Long about her origins in SFF and reading, why she started writing, the many books she wrote before getting published, the origins of Hall of Smoke, how she expanded that book into a series, her new books Barrow of Winter and Dark Water Daughter, plus pirates, salamanders and much more.
The Price of Power by Michael Michel
Synopsis Prince Barodane could not hold back the darkness. Not even in himself. He laid an innocent city in its grave and then died a hero. In his absence, war whispers across the land. Power-hungry highborn dispatch spies and assassins to the shadows as they maneuver for the throne, while an even greater threat rises […]