Book Review: Cusp of Night by Mae Clair

The truth hides in dark places . . . Recently settled in Hode’s Hill, Pennsylvania, Maya Sinclair is enthralled by the town’s folklore, especially the legend about a centuries-old monster. A devil-like creature with uncanny abilities responsible for several horrific murders, the Fiend has evolved into the stuff of urban myth. But the past lives …

Mediums and Spirit Cabinets (Research for Cusp of Night)

I love hosting authors here, and I'm never happier to do it than when I know the writer and her work---and LOVE both. Mae Clair has been here before, and she's always entertaining and always offering a fascinating story. Today is no exception. She's releasing her latest novel, Cusp of Night, the first of her newest …

Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links

Ciao, folks. Sorry about the delay with this one. As you've probably noticed, I've been busy, busy, busy! Without further ado, this week's inspiration: This quote is by Patricia Fuller. It resonated with me because, in addition to finishing a first draft and releasing a novella this week, I've been pouring over galley proofs for …

New Novella GAMBLE Making the Rounds

Sorry to double post today. I try never to do that, but sometimes it just can't be helped. Today is one of those days. I've got some really great and supportive friends. Several of them are helping me promote my new release, Gamble. A few of the posts have already gone live, and more will …

Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links

Another week, come and gone. This week, my post is a day late because yesterday was my turn to write and post a story for Story Empire's Monthly Writing Prompt. I wanted to give that post and this post their own respective days, so I moved my regular feature to Saturday. And I do have …

Blurb and Cover Reveal for Cusp of Night by Mae Clair

Friend and fellow author Mae Clair is introducing the world to the first novel in her new series today (releasing in June). She's asked for some help spreading the word, and I happily volunteered. Here's your first look at the cover and blurb for Cusp of Night. Cusp of Night by Mae Clair Book One …

Shameless Self-Promotion: #Romance for #ValentinesDay

Ciao, friends. In honor of Valentine's Day, I want to throw my hat in the proverbial romance ring (I've heard somewhere that love is a battlefield) and remind everyone about my selection of titles fit for this time of year. Here are brief descriptions of my work: Like alchemy, prophecy, and deep family roots? Try …

Sometimes you feel like a nut…

Admit it. You're singing the song from the commercial. I am. (Probably will be all day, too.) I chose this because, today, I feel like a nut. Several of my friends released books around the same time I did. We've been scheduling visits at each other's sites to help promote. Sometimes the details became confusing. …

Cats, Christmas, and Romance

By now, you guys know I love to host other authors on my site. Today I'm super-excited because I get to host one of my favorite writers. She's also a dear friend. Please welcome Mae Clair back to the blog! Staci, thanks for inviting me to hang out on your blog today. I’m uber-festive right now …

City Sidewalks, An Addendum

This time of year, I think we're all busy. In addition to any holiday preparations and celebrations we might be dealing with, we probably have a lot of end-of-year work to complete. I know I do. On all counts. In short, I've been distracted. So distracted, in fact, that I scheduled a post for today …