Weekly Blog Post and a few updates

 Once again I am going to try to post a new blog at least once a week, maybe two times if there are reviews to post. Things will be busy for me the next few months, so we'll see if I can stick to this schedule. Plus it's always a pretty tough time for me mentally from September until January. This year I am going to try not letting it get me down by focusing on my writing and other author stuff that needs done. Who knows maybe I'll finally figure out how to send those pesky newsletters?

Starting September 3rd I have things that I need to get done. Three books need to be read and reviewed between the 3rd and 17th. I also have the deadline for Ghostly Rites on the 30th, plus the release and release party for the Malice Anthology. That means I need to get promo posts made for both stories/anthologies and need to make sure to schedule social media posts and takeovers. The 1st of October is the deadline for the Clown Off Challenge. That story is almost finished.

I should hear back from Dolls In The Attic anytime between now and October. So have to check emails in case my story is accepted. And then on the 30th of October Beautiful Darkness Vol. 3 will be released. Another set of promo posts that need to be made. And maybe a Halloween event on the 31st? I also need to get a schedule put together so I'll remember all of this stuff LOL. 

I will be making one more blog post in a bit for reviews. It will be posted either later tonight or in the next couple of days, probably the latter. Just going to have it ready to post. For now I need to go and get things done. A four-day migraine didn't help my schedule any. Until next time....

Happy Writing and Later Days!!!

Beautiful Darkness Vol. 3 Featured Author and more

 Hi everyone! How's the writing/reading life treating you all? I can't complain myself. First as the title of this post says I have news about the Beautiful Darkness  Vol. 3 Anthology. I heard back from them and they accepted my story Into The Night. The anthology will be released on October 30,2024/

We are also having a Facebook Release Party on September 30, 2024 for the Malice Anthology with some pretty cool authors stopping in to have fun.

I am also going to be a part of another anthology called Hayrides & Bonfires A Charity Anthology releasing in 2025. I'm super excited for this one since I love spooky season and all that goes with it. Also planning stories for some other anthologies and finishing up Revenge Of The Clown.

Now an update on my reading time. I have been doing the Indie Author Challenge to read 36 books by Indie Authors this year and the 100 Book Challenge. I'm not doing to bad on either challenge. And then the 24 In 24 Challenge to read 24 book I already own in 2024. I am currently at 16 for that one. I'm at 24 for the Indie Author Challenge and 65 for the 100 Book Challenge. 

I am going to update reviews for the year on here soon. Once I get a minute to do that lol. Until then Later Days!!! Happy Writing/Reading!

Just An Update On Writing... and maybe a little more!

 I know it's been a while since my last post. I have been extremely busy after I got over an ear infection. There was also already one family reunion in July for my dad's side of the family (his dad's side), and tomorrow will be the one for his other side of the family (my grandma's side) unless it rains. Writing has also been keeping me busy as well. 

House of Nightmares has been edited and sent off for the Ghostly Rites Anthology. I heard back from Terrorcore Publishing about the Dolls In The Attic Anthology. It was only to let me know they received the story and will be in contact if they can't access the file or tell me whether it accepted or not. I should hear back about that around September 15th.

I finished making Running From The Past longer, and renamed it, Whispers From The Grave. I had planned to send it in for another anthology, but when I sent it I got a message saying the site couldn't be found. So, currently looking for somewhere else to submit it and if I can't do that I'll just publish it as a short story.

I am now working on getting Revenge Of The Clown finished. Then I am going to work on another story that will be due in December. It hasn't even been planned yet so can't starting writing until I have at least characters and a plotline. I am going to try to get one done for a Christmas Anthology as well if I have time.

What else have I been doing in my author life? Well I have made a list of all of the anthologies I have been in along with the dates they were published. I also made one for stories to make longer and stories to finish. I'm hoping it keeps me more organized. I have also been doing a bit of reading. I am at 60 books out of 100 for my yearly challenge. 

I guess that's about it for now. I need to get some writing done on this story if I want to get it finished. Until next time...

 Later Days and Happy Writing!

           

What's Up In My Writing World?

 What's up in my writing world? That's what I'm here to share today. I have some great news to share as well as a writing update.

First the news update. My story The Seventh Woman was accepted for the Malice Anthology.  I am so excited to be a part of this one. The anthology will be available in September and I will share more details when they're available.

Now for the writing update. Into The Shadows had been sent into the Beautiful Darkness Anthology. I will hear back about it in a couple of weeks. I am still working on Revenge of the Clown. I still have until October to finish it. I am going to start planning the next story that needs to be done as well.

House of Nightmares is now finished. I have to get edits done and send it off for the Ghostly Rites 2024 Anthology. I also made a teaser to send in with it for the book trailer. Today has been quite productive. 

Now I am off to get some more done. Until next time Happy Writing and Later days!

Book Reviews of 2024 Part 2

 I know I am now so behind on posting my reviews on here. Things have been crazy with the writing part of my life. I have so many reviews to share with you, but won't bog you down with them all in one post. So, here's the next 14.

First up, Latte Be Desired by Logan Chance

This was a wonderful book about starting over and finding true happiness. I was hooked from the first page. I loved Harrison and February!! A wonderful story about finding the right person to help you move on from the past.

Next we have, 5 Steps To Better Blurbs by Julie C. Gilbert

This book has very very useful information. I enjoyed learning to write blurbs better since I am still kind of new at it. It was quite an interesting book!

Third we have Whispering Winds Widows by Debra Webb

Another terrific installment of the Lookout Mountain series! Ben and Reyna are wonderful characters who are drawn together to solve a thirty year old mystery. An intriguing tale with lots of twists to keep you turning the pages.

Fourth is Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn

A cute little story kids can relate to. I enjoyed it!

Our fifth book is Brides & Birdies by Kara Kendrick

I am loving these stories about Magnolia Point! Madison and Spence are terrific characters and the story is wonderful!

Number 6 this round is Peril In Piney Woods by Debra Webb

The fifth installment in this series is as amazing as the rest! An edge-of-your-seat, page turner. Meg and Griff's story is intriguing and full of surprises. I have loved every single book in this series!!!

Up next we have Crossroads of Revival by Danielle M. Haas

This is an excellent start to this series! I really loved this story!! Izzy and Beau are wonderful characters!!!

Ties That Bind by Celeste Night is our next book

I loved everything about this book! The characters, the plot, the twists. Enzo and Nia are terrific characters. I am definitely planning to read more of these stories!!!

Now we have Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell

He thinks she talks to much, she thinks he's to uptight. A little matchmaking might just show them the truth. Ryan and Meg's story is wonderfully written. The storyline is amazing and Hank is a terrific addition to the book! I can't wait to read more of this series!

After that we have Skin To Skin by Mica Rae

Jeff and Emma only plan on one night together, but life throws them a curve ball. I love how they started out as two people who didn't know a thing about one another to a happily ever after. This book has it all love and happiness, sadness and heartbreak. A wonderful start to a series I can't wait to read more of.

Bed Of Roses by DV Fischer is up now

Tegan moves to a new place for a fresh start, Cole wants to keep to himself and forget his past. What happens when the two are thrown together? An absolutely amazing story with wonderful characters! And the surprise twists at the end will leave you rooting for Tegan and Cole to come out on top. I loved everything about this story!!!

Then we have Thin Black Road by Julie C. Gilbert

These poems were great! A quick read but definitely worth it!

Our next to last book this round is The End Of August Part One by Rue Volley

August East moves to a new town where he meets a small group of kids who turn out to be his new friends. Keller West is only try to be what everyone expects him to be, hiding how he truly is. This book had me hooked from the beginning. The characters are all amazing! I can not wait to read part two!!

And our final book this time is Marked For Revenge by Delores Fossen

The fourth installment in the Silver Creek Lawmen:Second Generation is just as amazing as the rest of the series! Harley and Ava have to overcome past troubles and try to move on all while trying to find a killer. Hidden secrets, surprise twists, and wonderful characters make for a terrific story!!

That's it for now, but don't worry there's plenty more to come. I have read 50 books out of 100 for my yearly challenge.

Until next time... Happy Reading!!!

Just A Writing Update

 Hey ya'll! Just dropping by with a writing update.

I have gotten The Seventh Woman and Screams In The Night sent in for the Malice and Dolls In The Attic Anthologies. I should hear back about The Seventh Woman a week after the deadline. (June 31, 2024) and Dolls In The Attic around September 5th, 2024. 

Into The Shadows for the Beautiful Darkness Anthology is finished and ready to send in. Just waiting until a little  closer to the deadline. House Of Nightmares for the Ghostly Rites Anthology 2024 is almost finished as well. I have also started writing more on Revenge of the Clown. 

Today has been spent doing some planning on The Blakes series. I am having a wonderful time writing those books, but it would be better if I stopped doing so many anthologies in between lol. Yeah, like that's ever going to happen. I have an addiction to anthologies ;) 

I have also done more research on the book about my hometown this week and made some promo posts for some of my stories. I am about to do a little more writing on House Of Nightmares, and of course some reading. 

I hope everyone is having a terrific June. Until next time...

Happy Writing and Later Days!!!!

Vixens Of Horror Anthology Release

Today was are showcasing the release of the Vixens Of Horror Anthology

Vixens of Horror: Vintage Edition is a collection of stories focused on women living in the 1950s who suffocated under a sea of oppression only to find their voice through channeled rage. These stories are written by some of the strongest women I’ve met in our community, who have built their own empires through hard work, dedication, and pure grit.

Some of the authors are making their debut and sit among examples of what it takes to be a woman writing in Horror today. It is my hope to continue bringing collections that touch on serious subjects with a tongue-in-cheek approach. Horror is designed to make the reader uncomfortable, so be prepared to squirm. They say beauty is skin deep, but we’ll be digging deeper for the squelch and juiciest parts.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2YK5L32?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3K4StmoCCkop8grBc0LQBjcG0Z4eaMJ245B5drSRqc6SqSZwKHGjDFbUw_aem_AeeUGbsOc2pzTq6yVnC7vvJiFfE5XRNHNtvlgUs8rCC_eYPyd2xi7MKlDyfHza8UojkSe-xQQ-ohi81Dio72q2Tk

This anthology features my story Twisted Angel