Category Archives: Fright Fest

Guest Post: The Evolution of Horror Movies by Tif (Tif Talks Books)

Today I’m excited to welcome Tif from Tif  Talks Books to guest post today.  Tif’ is writing about one of my favorite topics: horror films & their evolution. The Evolution of Horror Films   Have you ever wondered where the … Continue reading

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Fright Fest Week 2 Begins!

  We’ve officially begun the second week of Fright Fest! I hope you enjoyed last week’s festivities, I know I did!  In order to make linking of your thriller/horror posts easier, I’ve created this sticky post with the Mr. Linky … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Deborah LeBlanc, Author of Grave Intent

Today I’m pleased to welcome Deborah LeBlanc.  I discovered Deborah’s writing a few years ago and instantly fell in love with the the dark, southern feel to it. Here’s a bit of info about Deborah, taken from her web site: … Continue reading

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Review: Grave Intent by Deborah LeBlanc

Mass Market Paperback: 374 pages Publisher: Leisure Books (June 21, 2005) ISBN-10: 0843955538 Source: Personal copy  Michael & Janet Savoy run a family owned funeral home, and have for several years since Michael’s father, Wilson, ran out on the family. … Continue reading

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Guest Post & Kindle Giveaway: Octoberness by Scott Nicholson

I’m beyond excited to welcome horror author extraordinaire Scott Nicholson to guest post today.  Scott is the author of several of my favorite horror books, including The Red Church and They Hunger.  Scott is hosting a Kindle giveaway! See below … Continue reading

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Review: The House of Dead Maids by Clare B. Dunkle

    Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (September 14, 2010) ISBN-10: 0805091165 Source: Blue Slip Media  Eleven-year-old Tabby Akroyd is a young maid, hired out as a nursemaid to … Continue reading

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Fright Fest Week 1 Wrap Up & Giveaway!

Today officially wraps up the first week of Fright Fest!  I hope everyone has been enjoying the guest posts & reviews.  Week 1 of Fright Fest mainly featured middle-grade/ya books. Here’s a recap of what festivities took place this week: … Continue reading

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Guest Post & Giveaway: Clare Dunkle, Author of The House of Dead Maids

Today I’m excited to welcome Clare Dunkle, author of The House of Dead Maids with a guest post.  A little background first: The House of Dead Maids is a “prequel” to Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. In today’s post, Clare will … Continue reading

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Guest Review: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

I’m very excited to welcome Chris from Chrisbookarama as a guest reviewer today.  Chris will be reviewing Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I grew up watching the Disney cartoon version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow every Halloween. … Continue reading

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Guest Review: Spell of the Screaming Joker by R.L.Stine

I am beyond excited to welcome a special guest blogger to Jenn’s Bookshelves: The Girl, daughter of Anna, Diary of an Eccentric! Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Aladdin (May 1, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0671001922 Publisher’s summary: … Continue reading

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