This month vanished.

On the longest night of the year, a winter storm rages outside Astrid's isolated house. She is delighted to have the time to herself, until someone arrives on her doorstep, desperate for help.

I received a digital advance copy of The Mystic and the Missing Girl by Vikki VanSickle via NetGalley. The Mystic and the Missing Girl was released on September 8, 2026. The Mystic and the Missing …

On the longest night of the year, a winter storm rages outside Astrid's isolated house. She is delighted to have the time to herself, until someone arrives on her doorstep, desperate for help.

I received a digital advance copy of The Mystic and the Missing Girl by Vikki VanSickle via NetGalley. The Mystic and the Missing Girl was released on September 8, 2026. The Mystic and the Missing …

On the longest night of the year, a winter storm rages outside Astrid's isolated house. She is delighted to have the time to herself, until someone arrives on her doorstep, desperate for help.

I received a digital advance copy of Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison via NetGalley. Kiss Slay Replay was released on September 1, 2026. Kiss Slay Replay follows Willa through the nightmare day …

I thought I would spend the month of August writing a short story (maybe more than one), submitting short stories, and maybe brainstorming a bit for my next novel project.

I received a digital advance copy of The Devil Knows Her Name by C.N. Vair via NetGalley. The Devil Knows Her Name is scheduled for release on August 25, 2026. The Devil Knows Her Name follows Tess…

I received a digital advance copy of The Devil Knows Her Name by C.N. Vair via NetGalley. The Devil Knows Her Name is scheduled for release on August 25, 2026. The Devil Knows Her Name follows Tess…

In a previous newsletter (maybe more than one) I talked about the difficulty of making decisions.

I received an advance copy of The Secret Dinner by Raphael Montes (translated to English by Zoe Perry) from the publisher. Thanks Celadon Books! The Secret Dinner was first published in Portuguese …

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I received a digital advance copy of Brimstone Hollow by Archer Sullivan via NetGalley. Brimstone Hollow is scheduled for release on August 11, 2026. Brimstone Hollow is the second novel following …

In a previous newsletter (maybe more than one) I talked about the difficulty of making decisions.

I received a digital advance copy of A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett via NetGalley. A Trade of Blood was released on August 4, 2026. A Trade of Blood is the third Ana and Din Mystery. Li…

I received a digital advance copy of The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen via NetGalley. The Women in White is scheduled for release on August 4, 2026. Four young women involved in 1964’s parapsych…

I received a digital advance copy of Brimstone Hollow by Archer Sullivan via NetGalley. Brimstone Hollow is scheduled for release on August 11, 2026. Brimstone Hollow is the second novel following …

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I received a digital advance copy of The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen via NetGalley. The Women in White is scheduled for release on August 4, 2026. Four young women involved in 1964’s parapsych…

Kassandra was kissed by a snake. Now she is kissing Apollo.The first kiss happened when she was only two. The flick of a forked tongue gave her the gift of foresight. The sink of fangs into her flesh ...

Intentions and goals.

I received a digital advance copy of Thornbird by E. Kennedy via NetGalley. Thornbird is scheduled for release on June 30, 2026. Thornbird follows Ryan, a high-school senior with a very big secret.…

I received a digital advance copy of Tillinghast by Clare Cavenagh via NetGalley. Tillinghast is scheduled for release on June 23, 2026. Stutley Tillinghast is an odd man. He has a church and a whi…

I received a digital advance copy of Thornbird by E. Kennedy via NetGalley. Thornbird is scheduled for release on June 30, 2026. Thornbird follows Ryan, a high-school senior with a very big secret.…

I received a digital advance copy of Tillinghast by Clare Cavenagh via NetGalley. Tillinghast is scheduled for release on June 23, 2026. Stutley Tillinghast is an odd man. He has a church and a whi…

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I received a digital advance copy of The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang via NetGalley. The Jellyfish Problem is scheduled for release on June 2, 2026. Dr. Jo Ness is a marine biologist specializin…

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I received a digital advance copy of The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang via NetGalley. The Jellyfish Problem is scheduled for release on June 2, 2026. Dr. Jo Ness is a marine biologist specializin…

I received a digital advance copy of Femme Feral by Sam Beckbessinger via NetGalley. Femme Feral is scheduled for release on May 12, 2026. Femme Feral follows Ellie, a middle-aged woman juggling a …