Firstly, what makes fiction gothic? In a nutshell, gothic fiction contains a mix of romance and fear, a gloomy or bleak atmosphere, death and decay and madness and the supernatural, the story held together by mystery and suspense – all of these elements aiming to heighten emotions in readers. Gothic isn’t horror and often fallsContinue reading “Six Reasons Why I Love Gothic Fiction”
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Book Review: The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run by Matthew S Cox
Here’s my slot on The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run Blackthorn Book Tour. About The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run A move to the small town of Spring Falls, New York, is the perfect cure for Mia Gartner’s horrid commute. However, her new home isn’t quite empty. She adored working in fine artContinue reading “Book Review: The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run by Matthew S Cox”
Book Review – Sangre: The wrong side of tomorrow by Carlos Colon
About Sangre: The wrong side of tomorrow The harrowing saga of Nicky Negron’s tortured soul continues as the inner and outer demons shadowing Newark, New Jersey’s undead vigilante have no intention of letting him rest in peace. Knowing his paranormal existence can only lead to complications, Nicky tries not to draw too much attention toContinue reading “Book Review – Sangre: The wrong side of tomorrow by Carlos Colon”
A Time For Violence Anthology Podcast with T Fox Dunham
What Are You Afraid Of? – Podcast with T Fox Dunham and David Walton NEW EPISODE 115 – CURSE OF THE BLACKTHORN “Author T. Fox Dunham interviews Australia’s noir and horror writer, Isobel Blackthorn. Isobel answers questions about her writing, the state of women authors in the industry, her thoughts on crafting and shares someContinue reading “A Time For Violence Anthology Podcast with T Fox Dunham”
Clarissa’s Warning Book Tour Round Up
Book Tour Reflections Is a book tour worth the effort and the expense? This is a question on the minds of many authors as we think about ways to promote a new release. I have nine novels and a short-story collection under my belt so far, and after struggling for years to find reviewers, IContinue reading “Clarissa’s Warning Book Tour Round Up”
Book Review: Fading (The Fading Series Book 1) by Cindy Cipriano
About Fading Living in a small town like Woodvine, North Carolina, means everyone knows everything about everybody. The same goes for seventeen-year-old Leath Elliott who can’t seem to escape her tragic past and the loss of her father. Her only break from reality is through recurring dreams where she’s spent a lifetime growing up withContinue reading “Book Review: Fading (The Fading Series Book 1) by Cindy Cipriano”
Book review: The Unknown by Phil Price
About The Unknown It happens every year. A select few disappear, never to return. From The Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England – people are vanishing without trace or explanation. A young man who’s lost everything stumbles across an ancient secret. Can he unlock the mystery? Will he find those who needContinue reading “Book review: The Unknown by Phil Price”
Isobel Blackthorn 