A good short story for the Halloween season, comparable to 31 printed pages, subtle horror reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock Presents or The Twilight Zone. Plus an excerpt from another short story, "Frankie's Prayers." Lidia and Simon Drago are living their last hoorah, a European vacation financed by insurance money they received when their house burned down. On the night train from Paris to Florence they encounter a stranger who directs them to a lovely pensione in Florence. There, a … [Read more...] about Youthanasia by Loretta Giacoletto
Skin Deep by Dez Burke
Beauty is only skin deep. So are scars... Stock car racing champion, Shane Davis had it all-money, fast cars and even faster women until a fiery crash changed everything in a flaming instant. Shane never intends to get married; not with the way he looks now. He knew no woman could ever love him and wasn't about to find out if he was wrong. But when he needed a woman in his life to play a pretend girlfriend for a few short weeks, he selected the one he felt would suit his needs with no … [Read more...] about Skin Deep by Dez Burke
One Revolution: A Year of Flash Fiction by Jamie Lackey
Run the gamut from fantasy to science fiction to horror, and back again. One Revolution contains twenty flash pieces and one serialized short story. Within these pages, you'll find space hockey, dancing fairies, cyberpunk noir, coming-of-age on Mars, a zombie shark, and more. Open up to a story about love or death, friendship or isolation, mythology or brains. Welcome to One Revolution. Targeted Age Group: Any What Advice Would You Give Aspiring Writers? Don't give up. … [Read more...] about One Revolution: A Year of Flash Fiction by Jamie Lackey
The Hot Mess by Gayle Carline
No one in the small town of Placentia, California is surprised when Benny Needles’s house catches fire. The outside hasn’t seen a paint brush in years. The inside is stuffed with Dean Martin memorabilia. It would be a simple case of homeowner negligence, except for the body found inside. Under suspicion of both murder and arson, Benny turns to the one person who has always helped him, private investigator Peri Minneopa. Fire investigation isn’t on her menu of services, but Peri’s weak spot for … [Read more...] about The Hot Mess by Gayle Carline
Trust Me (Holton Series #3) by B. L. Blair @blblair100
Rachel Lewis hid her looks behind dark framed glasses and drab clothes. As the head librarian in Holton, she was satisfied with her life and her appearance. Rachel wasn’t looking for love, but Paul captivated her. He lived in a completely different world, but she wanted him more than she had ever wanted any other man. Paul Hart was handsome, rich, and successful. As the owner of a thriving business, he was happy with short-term relationships and jaded women. Paul had been betrayed too many … [Read more...] about Trust Me (Holton Series #3) by B. L. Blair @blblair100
Haunting Miss Trentwood by Belinda Kroll @worderella
If you love Amanda Quick, Mary Jo Putney, Deanna Raybourn, and Victoria Holt, you will love HAUNTING MISS TRENTWOOD! It’s autumn 1887, and Mary Trentwood, a grieving young woman, has a problem. Mary’s father has died after years of her caring for him, and in the middle of his funeral she is horrified to watch his ghost crawl out of his grave. Mr. Trentwood isn’t satisfied with simply haunting his daughter, he provides his fatherly opinions and suggestions whether solicited or not. Mary is … [Read more...] about Haunting Miss Trentwood by Belinda Kroll @worderella
Claudia Hall Christian Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Claudia Hall Christian joins BookGoodies podcast hosts Deborah Carney and Karen Garcia to talk about books, writing and current projects. I write great stories about good people caught in difficult situations. I am the author of the fast paced, heart warming, Alex the Fey thrillers, the sweet and crunchy serial fiction Denver Cereal, the tightly woven Seth and Ava Mysteries, and the intense Queen of Cool. Claudia Hall Christian is an author and a beekeepers. She can be found on her … [Read more...] about Claudia Hall Christian Author Interview with BookGoodies
Jesse Holder Author Interview with BookGoodies
Author Jesse Holder joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. Chutes,Beer,& Bullets:Not Your Grandpa's Way Story is Jesse's first novel. It is the second novel written in the genre of Military Humor. The first being the fictious "Catch-22", by Joseph Heller. Chutes,Beer,&Bullets has been described as an un-cut comedy/war film. Some say a hint of Tucker Max, with a dash of Joe Galloway. Jesse Holder (1986-) was born in Valdosta, … [Read more...] about Jesse Holder Author Interview with BookGoodies
Laura Huntt Foti Author Interview with @BookGoodies
Author Laura Huntt Foti joins BookGoodies podcast host Deborah Carney to talk about books, writing and current projects. Laura Huntt Foti always thought she would write a book before she was 30. Now she knows better. It’s been almost 40 years since the events that inspired her debut novel, The Cusp of Everything, yet they are still fresh in her mind. She consoles herself about the long gestation period with the conviction that at least she brought to the book the wisdom of extreme … [Read more...] about Laura Huntt Foti Author Interview with @BookGoodies
