A #BookReview of Kevin O’Brien’s THE NIGHT SHE DISAPPEARED #NetGalley #thriller

Ciao, amici! I’ve got a book review for you today. Another thriller, because I seem to be addicted to the genre. Sure, I’ll read or write something else on occasion, but I always go back. Today, I have Kevin O’Brien’s The Night She Disappeared courtesy of NetGalley. A Shocking Cast of Characters I read a

Jacqui Murray’s LAWS OF NATURE #bookrelease #prehistoricfiction

Ciao, amici! It’s been a long time since I had this guest here to talk about her work, but I’m delighted to have her back again. She’s such a talented author and an extremely supportive blogger who champions indie authors. (If you aren’t following her website, you should. I’ll have all her links at the

New #shortstory: WHY ALWAYS CHOCOLATE, MOM? @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! Las time, I told you Vocal is running an eight-stories-in-eight-weeks challenge and I hoped to do all eight. Well, I’m two for two so far. Once again, a quick reminder: The entries are judged by a qualified panel, but if there’s a tie, votes are the tie-breaker, so if you click the [♡]

New #shortstory: FAMILY LEGACY @vocal_creators

Ciao, amici! Not long ago, I told you I (belatedly) discovered Vocal Media. So far, I’ve published four short stories on my page, some of which are part of challenges they offer (in which I might possibly win money and bragging rights). Other stories are just because I had something to say and wanted a

Two #BookReviews: TELL ME by @Anne_Frasier #TellMe #NetGalley and VOODOO OR DESTINY by @JanSikes3 #mystery #thriller

Ciao, amici! Welcome to July. I hope those of you who celebrated America’s Independence Day had a wonderful holiday. I attended a couple of family picnics and watched some fireworks. I missed my kids and my dogs (and my pool), but I’m choosing to count my blessings rather than dwell on the things I missed.

New Look for Cathedral Lake Series

Ciao, amici! I’ve been trying to write this post for a while, but every time I start to write it, something intervenes. So, before I get derailed again, I’m taking a few minutes and scheduling this post because I have news I’ve been excited to share for what feels like an eternity. My Cathedral Lake

VOCAL just got a little more GOLDEN #shortstory

Ciao, amici! I’m embarrassed to admit that, once again, I’m slow to discover something wonderful. Have you heard of Vocal.media? It’s an online platform for content creators (like writers and poets) to highlight their work and possibly get paid for it. What I like about it is not only the exposure to new audiences but

Two #BookReviews: LUNAR BOOGIE and THE FERRYMAN AND THE SEA WITCH #fantasy #paranormal

Ciao, amici! I’ve got two book reviews for you today. Sorry if I’m a bit long-winded, but I really enjoyed both of them. Bear with me while I share my thoughts. Without further ado… My Review: Things Just Got Real In the latest installment of this must-read series, Boyack upped the stakes. The creature on

Joan Hall’s #newrelease COLD DARK NIGHT #suspense

Ciao, amici! I’m happy to welcome back to my corner of the blogosphere one of my first online writer buddies. We “met” oh-so-many years ago and connected over our love of fiction. Since then, we’ve bonded over so much more. She’s a talented writer, a Story Empire collaborator, and a dear, dear friend. Let’s give

RABBITS by Terry Miles #bookreview

Ciao, amici! It wasn’t long ago that I saw a book review on Teri Polen’s site for a book called Rabbits by Terry Miles. Her description and comments fascinated me. It sounded like something that would intrigue me. Teri’s reading tastes are more varied than mine, but our television and film tastes often align, and