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 […]
Are you up for a good laugh? I think we could all use one right about now. Well, my guest this week, courtesy of Goddess Fish Promotions, may have just the thing for you. Her book, ‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate, is a book of humorous essays and her post below tells of her adventures with haunted houses. She’s also giving away a $20 Gift card, so don’t forget to enter the contest. (Not So) Haunted Houses by […]
