The past few years have been—well, challenging is a good way to put it. Had some health issues and family stuff—all of which seem to be going in the right direction now. I’m trying to get myself back on the write track. The A-Z Challenge seems just the thing I need. So everyday in April, I’ll be posting. This year, I was planning to do some short stories or a serial story, but current events are keeping me up at […]
It’s about bloody time–vampires are back in Sorchia’s Universe this week. Look for my review next week. As part of this Goddess Fish promotion, the author of Golden Blood, Tim Vee, will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Enter below. Follow the tour and enter at each stop to increase your chances of winning! Golden Blood by Tim Vee In 1540, conquistador Balthazar Jiménez de Quesada embarks on a quest for gold but encounters […]
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 […]
