Abduction of a Slave is set in the ancient world of Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and a host of brilliantly drawn characters. Stabenow excels at vivid descriptions and the masterful intertwining of history and fiction. I appreciated the detail. If this time period is your obsession, you will love the way she brings history to life. Also, I’ve got to say how happy I am to find a book written at something better than a 6th grade level. I liked so […]
First Time post from Xpresso Book Tours. Enjoy this Cover Reveal! Brimstone & BladesMaria AlexanderPublication date: June 3rd 2025Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Young Adult It’s 1689. Sixteen-year-old Julie de Maupin is on the run with her boyfriend, a young swordmaster named Sérannes. They perform sword fights and songs in taverns to survive. But when a diabolical creature kills Sérannes, it also injures Julie in the attack. Plunged into the dangerous world of French magic, Julie needs to return to Paris to […]
The best inspiration comes from the weirdness of life. Learn how a run away wild turkey inspired a murder mystery! A Fowl Problem by Darlene Dzombia People always want to know where the ideas for plot lines come from. For me, the answer varies, but my next release, Assault & Gobblery, had a distinct spark of inspiration. I read a small article in a local paper about a wild turkey that took up residence on one block of a nearby […]
So this is me trying to liven things up. Take a peek at my new Substack newsletter. It’s free and will be free until I see a reason for it not to be. Donations to my Writer’s Block Recovery Fund happily accepted but totally optional. Content Warning: I hope the newsletter will evolve into a lovely, magical place where I share stories and posts about weird and interesting things. For now, You will find political commentary. I feel compelled to […]
It’s Wintertime, and the living is–increasingly terrifying! Explore legendary spiders with my guest, L.T. Getty, for a dose of spidery tingles. L.T. Getty will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Enter the contest below. Be sure to check out all the stops on the tour–enter at each blog to raise your odds! Shameless self-promo #1: If you are an author in search of an experienced editor–I have availability in early 2025. Take a look […]
