For the last quarter of 2022, I endeavored to read a book or story from every author whose blog I follow. At first I thought I'd bitten off more than I can chew, but the holidays gave me extra reading time. I enjoyed the variety of genres and writing styles and found some real gems. … Continue reading One-Sentence Reviews: My 4th Quarter 2022 Reads
Category: Promoting Authors
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Happy Thanksgiving!
In the States, it is Thanksgiving week. I am thankful for a lot of things... family, freedom, and faith among them. I'm also thankful for creative people, like the artist who made the collage in today's feature image. It's made of used postage stamps! Find Kay Burrell's work at her Etsy shop. If you have … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
One-Sentence Reviews: My 3rd Quarter 2022 Reads
Can she do it? Can Priscilla write 33 reviews using only one sentence each? Let’s find out! Plotting for Murder by Tamra Baumann is your typical, cute cozy mystery, this time with a love story included, awww. KU. The Box by Scott J Couturier combines contemplative passages with science fiction and horror to produce a … Continue reading One-Sentence Reviews: My 3rd Quarter 2022 Reads
6 Non Sequiturs
Bad Moon Rising is coming in October to teripolen.com. Thirty-one authors of the horror, thriller, and paranormal/supernatural will be featured. This year I get to participate! I've got the stage on day four. Teri is an avid reader, YA author, and fellow blogger. Be sure to check out her site. We humans need to treat … Continue reading 6 Non Sequiturs
Author Scott J. Couturier, The Box
Hello peeps! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Scott J. Couturier, author of The Box, sixteen twisted tales to infect your psyche. Describe your ideal reader. Couturier: Anybody who enjoys Weird fiction, & moreover who appreciates being challenged by a read. I hope LGBTQ+ readers especially will find something of value. The futuristic story … Continue reading Author Scott J. Couturier, The Box
Review of 34 Orchard, Issue 5, Spring 2022
The spring 2022 issue of 34 Orchard contains poetry, short stories, and illustrations representing vastly different voices and styles and plots, all united by the theme things we refuse to see. Each work comes with a high-concept idea. The stanzas are emotive, the prose is polished, the artwork is contemplative. Some personal faves: It’s the … Continue reading Review of 34 Orchard, Issue 5, Spring 2022