Julia Brewer Daily’s ‘The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch’ Is an Unexpected Delight [REVIEW]

November 15, 2022 by Leave a comment

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She may be a recent college graduate, but her life is about to change in ways even she did not expect. Soon, she is about to face off with the past on the sprawling Texas ranch where she grew up. As a result, she will come to know the land better than anyone in her family could have ever hoped. But at what cost? And will these ghosts of the past be her downfall or her salvation? Find out in Julia Brewer Daily’s The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch.

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J.T. Ellison Wins Award for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel at Killer Nashville

August 22, 2022 by Leave a comment

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J.T. Ellison (Photo by Suzanne DuBose Photography)

As Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” For bestselling novelist J.T. Ellison, that adage proved quite true Saturday when Killer Nashville awarded her the Silver Falchion Award for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novel for her novel, Tomb of the Queen, written under the nom de plume Joss Walker.

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Stephen King Hands Readers the Keys to Another World in Forthcoming Novel, ‘Fairy Tale’ [COVER REVEAL]

February 2, 2022 by Leave a comment

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A locked shed hides well kept secrets in Stephen King’s forthcoming book, Fairy Tale. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Legendary author Stephen King has long been the reigning master of horror. But his novels are more than just scary stories about things that go bump in the night. They are insightful forays into the human psyche that examine our deepest fears and desires. While his books consistently entertain, more often than not, they also teach us valuable lessons about life and make us examine who we want to be. That’s why I’m always thrilled to discover when a new King novel is due to be released, and it sounds like his forthcoming story is going to be a doozy.

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Justin Newland Rewrites History in ‘The Coronation’ [BOOK BLAST]

December 9, 2020 by 1 Comment

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Did an eagle change the course of history? (Photo courtesy Canva)

There are some authors who deposit their characters in the midst of history, showing how their lives parallel historic events. Then there are authors like Justin Newland who bend history to their will and use fantastic elements to show us what could have been. If you enjoy the latter, you won’t want to miss The Coronation, a tale about war, fortune, and family honor. Enjoy!—J&H

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‘Pride and Prejudice’ Continues in Kelly Miller’s Debut Novel [REVIEW]

September 17, 2019 by 4 Comments

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Mr. Darcy has a close call with death in Kelly Miller’s debut novel. (Photo courtesy Meryton Press)

At the end of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth were destined to live happily ever after. But the story doesn’t end there. At least, not if debut author Kelly Miller has anything to say about it. Find out what the iconic couple is up to now in Death Takes a Holiday at Pemberley. 
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