Author Archives: Jenn

Announcing: 2021 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem!

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Jenn

It’s almost that time of year again! October, the most wonderful month of the year for horror-loving fans! Anyone who has followed this blog for any significant period of time understand just how much I love Halloween (and Fall in … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s August 24-Hour REVERSE #Readathon!

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Jenn

What what? A summer read-a-thon!? Yes, please!  And what is a reverse read-a-thon, you may ask? Well, traditionally the read-a-thon begins at 8 AM Eastern on Saturday and runs until 8 AM on Sunday.  This read-a-thon starts tonight (Friday)at 8 … Continue reading →

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Review: Falling by T. J. Newman

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Jenn

Those who know me well know that I tend to avoid buzz books, I prefer to read without outsider input or influence. With Falling, far to many people whose opinion I value were raving about this debut, so I had … Continue reading →

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Review: What’s Done In Darkness by Laura McHugh

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Jenn

McHugh has written a perfectly paced psychological thriller! I’m not one to enjoy thrillers with a lot of extra “fluff,” or filler that is used to add page length or word count. Nothing is wasted in this thriller; the pacing … Continue reading →

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Review: The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Jenn

I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of the summer-camp/sleepover camp trope! Johnson quickly overcomes any of the negative aspects in using such a popular setting for a mystery novel, however. She’s crafted characters for which readers … Continue reading →

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Review: Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Jenn

Let me start with this: I’m a self-admitted book snob. I typically steer clear of books that everyone is raving about. I’m not sure why I went against my usual habits with this one, but I’m certainly thankful I did. … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: April 2021 Update Post

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Jenn

Happy Read-a-thon day! A bit of a late start for me, but not because I haven’t been up for a while! I have an online boutique as well, so I had to pull and get orders out before could sit … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: April 2021

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Jenn

Oh, how I love read-a-thon time!! This is my 12th year of taking part in the Dewey 24-Hour Readathon! When I started, my youngest was just a toddler, now he’s a sophomore in high school! My oldest, now 22, was … Continue reading →

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Review: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Jenn

I’m a long-time fan of McMahon’s work.  She excels at crafting stores centered around sibling relationships, usually with a spooky twist.  This one is even more chilling! I’m a swimmer myself; I love to swim.   However, I intentionally avoid natural … Continue reading →

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Review: Red Widow by Alma Katsu

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Jenn

Let me start by saying I don’t read spy thrillers.  Yes, you read that correctly.  I don’t read spy thrillers.  What I do read, however, is anything written by Alma Katsu. I must divulge that I’ve known Alma for just … Continue reading →

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