Monthly Archives: October 2021

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A cat watches a full moon--very noir.

Sorchia Reviews: A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari

I‘ve been reading and calling it research! The only thing to do is post the reviews so I can justify all the time I’ve spent sitting in the dark with only the flickering light from my trusty Kindle and a cup of cinnamon tea with honey. This book will not be released until June of 2022 but you can pre-order Here. I got a copy from NetGalley and appreciate the opportunity to take a sneak peak. If you are a […]

A cat watches a full moon--very noir.

Novel Magic: Once Upon a Gothic

It’s beginning to feel a lot like … Halloween. Author Alicia Dean shares a couple of suitably freaky memories PLUS her latest book You’re Invited. Plenty of Sales and Freebies available in October, too. Once upon a Gothic by Alicia Dean I love this time of year. I love horror movies and haunted houses and all that goes along with the creepy/scary vibe. My very favorite horror movies are the Halloween franchise.  I’ve enjoyed all of them, other than Halloween […]

Novel Magic: Harbinger

It’s getting pretty spooky in the Universe! Author Augustina Van Hoven steps into the dark side with her new supernatural suspense novel–Harbinger. October is a MONTH OF FREEBIES AND SALES. Check the list below. Journey to the Supernatural in Harbinger by Augustina Van Hoven Do you believe in the supernatural? Have you ever walked into an empty room and known you were not alone?  Have you ever seen movement in the corner of your eye and turned to find nothing […]

A cat watches a full moon--very noir.

Novel Magic: His Magic Touch

We’re always ready for adventure and a trip to the tomb of Marie Laveau qualifies as a grand adventure! Author Debby Grahl shares her experiences along with an excerpt from His Magic Touch, set in the enchanting city of New Orleans. Be sure to check out all the freebies and sales offered in October. Visit the Big Easy with Debby Grahl New Orleans, known as the Crescent City or the Big Easy, recently celebrated its three- hundredth anniversary. It was […]

A cat watches a full moon--very noir.

Novel Magic: The CurseBreaker

Irish roots and Korean folklore blend together in a debut novel by April Kelley Jones. Read more about her process and grab a copy. Oh–and don’t miss all the freebies, sales, and giveaways going on in October. Links galore below. Writing The Cursebreaker by April Kelley Jones As an undergraduate student, I stumbled across a collection of Irish folktales. They made it home with me but soon landed on my bookshelf to be neglected for several years. Fourteen generations have […]