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  • Freckles: The Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood – 4 Star Review Book Reviews
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Tag: short fiction

Spooktacular Feature: Vampire Musings by Bertena Varney

Posted on October 26, 2022October 31, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Spooktacular Feature: Vampire Musings by Bertena Varney
Spooktacular Feature: Vampire Musings by Bertena Varney

There is a recount of the life of Anne Rice, reviews of books, movies, and television shows, a look at vampires as religious figures, romantic stories, and traditional stories of the vampire. Welcome to the October 26th stop on the blog tour for Vampire Musings, a spooky collection compiled by Bertena Varney, with Bewitching Book…

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Not Well Behaved Women: A Steamy Romance Anthology

Posted on August 26, 2022August 29, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Not Well Behaved Women: A Steamy Romance Anthology
Not Well Behaved Women: A Steamy Romance Anthology

She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to take it. Welcome the August 26th stop on the blog tour for Not Well Behaved Women: A Steamy Romance Anthology with Bewitching Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and other exclusive content! Please note that this post contains affiliate links,…

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T Is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan – 4 Star Review

Posted on July 9, 2022July 14, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on T Is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan – 4 Star Review
T Is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan – 4 Star Review

Take the road less time traveled. I’m genuinely not sure anymore how T is for Time Travel by Stanlei Bellan came to be in my Kindle library. I have a feeling it was offered through Voracious Readers at some point leading up to or around publication time because I wasn’t swamped with blog tour reviews…

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Dead Stars and Stone Arches: A Collection of Utah Horror

Posted on July 7, 2022July 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Dead Stars and Stone Arches: A Collection of Utah Horror
Dead Stars and Stone Arches: A Collection of Utah Horror

There is something out there, just beyond the reach of human understanding. Welcome to one of the July 7th stops on the blog tour for Dead Stars and Stone Arches with Silver Dagger Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that…

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Born of Shadows and Magic: Urban Fantasy & PNR Anthology

Posted on May 7, 2022May 10, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Born of Shadows and Magic: Urban Fantasy & PNR Anthology
Born of Shadows and Magic: Urban Fantasy & PNR Anthology

As myths, legends, and ancient tales rise from the shadows, these heroes and heroines are left to face the darkest challenges of them all. Welcome to one of the many stops on the book bltitz for the Born of Shadows and Magic anthology with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media…

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Born of Shadows and Magic: Urban Fantasy & PNR Anthology

Posted on May 4, 2022May 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Born of Shadows and Magic: Urban Fantasy & PNR Anthology
Born of Shadows and Magic: Urban Fantasy & PNR Anthology

As myths, legends, and ancient tales rise from the shadows, these heroes and heroines are left to face the darkest challenges of them all. Welcome to one of the May 4th stops on the blog tour for the Born of Shadows and Magic anthology with Silver Dagger Book Tours (schedule linked.) Be sure to follow…

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Trials By Tides: A Zasra Press Anthology [Blitz w Excerpt]

Posted on May 1, 2022May 5, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Trials By Tides: A Zasra Press Anthology [Blitz w Excerpt]
Trials By Tides: A Zasra Press Anthology [Blitz w Excerpt]

A living weapon. An attack on the laws of reality. One chance to save the world. Welcome to one of the many stops on the book blitz for Trials By Tides: A Zasra Press Anthology with XPresso Book Tours. Look for others participating in this blitz across social media and on your favourite bookish blogs April 28 –…

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Blowing Up by Biff Mitchell – 5 Star Review

Posted on April 5, 2022April 9, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 7 Comments on Blowing Up by Biff Mitchell – 5 Star Review
Blowing Up by Biff Mitchell – 5 Star Review

Welcome to the World You Live In. Welcome to one of the April 5th stops on the blog tour for Blowing Up by Biff Mitchell with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, more reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please…

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The Haunting of Black River Forest [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on January 31, 2022February 3, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on The Haunting of Black River Forest [Tour with Excerpt]
The Haunting of Black River Forest [Tour with Excerpt]

A forest of blood and corpses. The land of a cold-blooded psychopath. Welcome to the January 31st stop on the blog tour for The Haunting of Black River Forest by Jaydeep Shah with Bewitching Book Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts & interviews, and a giveaway!…

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Witches of Wildwood by Mark W. Curran [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on January 25, 2022January 27, 2022 By Jenna Rideout No Comments on Witches of Wildwood by Mark W. Curran [Tour with Excerpt]
Witches of Wildwood by Mark W. Curran [Tour with Excerpt]

Werewolves, vampires, swamp beasts, zombies, even a Jersey Devil! All of these chilling creatures and more await… Welcome to the January 25th stop on the blog tour for Witches of Wildwood by Mark W. Curran with Bewitching Book Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts &…

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The Haunting of Black River Forest – 3.5 Star Review

Posted on January 24, 2022January 27, 2022 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on The Haunting of Black River Forest – 3.5 Star Review
The Haunting of Black River Forest – 3.5 Star Review

A forest of blood and corpses. The land of a cold-blooded psychopath. Welcome to the January 24th stop on the blog tour for The Haunting of Black River Forest by Jaydeep Shah with Lola’s Blog Tours. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, exclusive content, and a giveaway! More on…

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Funny and Ironic by Marco Di Noia [Tour with Excerpt]

Posted on October 12, 2021October 15, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Funny and Ironic by Marco Di Noia [Tour with Excerpt]
Funny and Ironic by Marco Di Noia [Tour with Excerpt]

Funny short stories, ironic stories, amazing stories, animal stories, incredible stories, unusual stories, comical stories, humorous stories. Welcome to the October 12th stop on the blog tour for Funny and Ironic by Marco Di Noia with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More…

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Pets in Space 6: 11 More SciFi Romances in Space!

Posted on October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Pets in Space 6: 11 More SciFi Romances in Space!
Pets in Space 6: 11 More SciFi Romances in Space!

Pets in Space® is back for a new year of adventures! About the Collection Pets in Space 6With stories by…S.E. Smith, Veronica Scott, Honey Phillips, Carol Van Natta, Cassandra Chandler, J.C. Hay, S.J. Pajonas, Greta van der Rol, Deborah A. Bailey, Melisse Aires, and Kyndra Hatch Published 5 October 2021Pets in Space Books for Chavanch…

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Fall Into Fantasy: 2021 Edition, A Mixed Fantasy Anthology

Posted on September 29, 2021October 2, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on Fall Into Fantasy: 2021 Edition, A Mixed Fantasy Anthology
Fall Into Fantasy: 2021 Edition, A Mixed Fantasy Anthology

Fall Into Fantasy returns with 15 tales spanning the breadth of fantasy. From captive dragons to a magical war, Demons and circus performers, fairies and ghosts, dwarves and genies, even a typical day in the life of an earthworm. Don’t miss a single entertaining, exciting tale. Welcome to one of the September 29th stops on…

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The Final Constant – 4 Star Audiobook Review

Posted on September 11, 2021September 14, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 2 Comments on The Final Constant – 4 Star Audiobook Review
The Final Constant – 4 Star Audiobook Review

You can prolong the inevitable. But can you avert it? Welcome to one of the September 11th stops on the blog tour for The Final Constant by Mitchell Dorian with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, audio excerpts, reviews, author & narrator interviews, and more! Narrator Interview When…

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Book Reviews, Featured

Author Interview with L. Austen Johnson & Short Story Review

Posted on August 4, 2021August 7, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 1 Comment on Author Interview with L. Austen Johnson & Short Story Review
Author Interview with L. Austen Johnson & Short Story Review

A Short Story Inspired by Balkan Folklore Welcome to one of the August 4th stops on the blog tour for True Loaf by L. Austen Johnson with Audiobookworm Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and interviews with the author! Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which…

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Antithesis – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on July 21, 2021July 22, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 6 Comments on Antithesis – 5 Star Book Review
Antithesis – 5 Star Book Review

A speculative tale about humankind becoming obsolete from the perspective of the machines we created. The story of an airline pilot who loses his faith in the physics of flying as his rational and irrational mind fight for dominance. An ancient being born of human evolution that strips us of our memories, feeding on one…

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The Clockmaker’s Tale – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on July 19, 2021July 20, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 6 Comments on The Clockmaker’s Tale – 4 Star Book Review
The Clockmaker’s Tale – 4 Star Book Review

Welcome to the July 19th stop on the blog tour for The Clockmaker’s Tale by Ian Williams with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, author guest posts & interviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note that this post…

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Yes, These Are Your Grandma’s Romances – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on May 25, 2021June 8, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 5 Comments on Yes, These Are Your Grandma’s Romances – 4 Star Book Review
Yes, These Are Your Grandma’s Romances – 4 Star Book Review

Welcome to one of the May 25th stops on the blog tour for Yes–These Are Your Grandma’s Romances by Nancy Fraser, organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, more reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post. Please note that this…

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Book Reviews

The Scent of a Man – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on April 27, 2021June 8, 2021 By Jenna Rideout 3 Comments on The Scent of a Man – 4 Star Book Review
The Scent of a Man – 4 Star Book Review

Welcome to one of the April 27th stops on the blog tour for The Scent of a Man by Miriam Newman, Jae El Foster, Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe, and Kristi Ahlers, organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for excerpts, 6 other reviews, and a giveaway! More on that…

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