Sorchia’s Universe–The Blog


BookWhammy: Crimes Times Two by Julie Howard

Crime Times Two Meredith knows three things: First, the man in the library begged her to help him. Second, he was afraid of his wife. Third, now he’s dead. While the evidence first points to a natural death, Meredith is certain there’s more to discover. People are tight-lipped in this small mountain village, and the man’s wife isn’t talking either. Then a second death occurs, with remarkable similarities. It’s time to talk about murder. As a slow-burning relationship heats up […]


Book Whammy: After Me by Joyce Scarbrough

We proudly present our first ever Book Whammy! A whammy is a kind of spell. They’re fast! They’re powerful!  They get right to the point.  Eye of Newt and hanged man’s toe. Success and fortune I bestow. The charm’s wound up, the spell is cast A potent whammy meant to last. After Me by Joyce Scarbrough After she’s murdered by a sexual predator, 18-year-old Jada Gayle arrives in the Afterlife Admissions office and discovers that her account’s on “Administrative Hold.” Florence—Jada’s Afterlife […]


Novel Magic: Mystical Scottish Discoveries with Author Jean Grant 8 comments

Today’s Novel Magic guest, Jean M. Grant, takes us to Scotland where she delves into the magic and lore of a mystical land. Finding the Mystic in Scotland’s Lore by Jean Grant Scotland is a magical place. Sweeping moors and meadows, craggy mountains, eerie castles rich in history and lore, kilted men, brogue-accents. Ahh…I fell in love a few decades ago thanks to Julie Garwood and Diana Gabaldon (of Outlander fame). The setting in A Hundred Kisses takes my hero […]


Fantasy WorldBuilding with SciFi/Fantasy Author Hywela Lynn 7 comments

Novel Magic returns from summer vacation with a little peek at how SciFi/Fantasy author Hywela Lyn got inspiration for her planet Niflheim from myth and reality. Read on for a quick primer in Fantasy Worldbuilding. THE REAL LIFE INSPIRATION FOR MY PLANET NIFLHEIM by Hywela Lyn One of the most enjoyable aspects of being Science Fiction/Fantasy Romance writer (Apart from developing the relationship between the hero and heroine) is world building. Of course there is a certain amount of world […]


All Things Magical Giveaway and Book Fair

All Things Magical Paranormal Romance & Fantasy Giveaway August 22 – September 12 How would you like to win a prize pack of paranormal romance or fantasy ebooks by your favorite authors? Enter and you could take home one of four packs where YOU tell us which books to buy for you. We also have a Kindle Fire 7 and Amazon gift cards up for grabs!   (Sponsored by the 29 authors listed below)   Allyson Lindt • Amanda Uhl […]


Zoraida Grey and the Voodoo Queen

Book Launch + 2 Weeks

I’m trying out a bit of new technology. Probably not so useful for blogs but maybe for newsletters and promotions. Scroll through the image below–you can use the scroll bar or if you are on a mobile device, you should be able to swipe down to see all the bits and pieces.  On the Review notes, you can click on the image to go through the stack. And there’s a bit of music at the end.