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: 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”
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