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Cravings by Garnett Kilberg Cohen: Book Review

Cravings by Garnett Kilberg Cohen: Book Review
6 Nov, 2023 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

Short stories have a way of connecting readers to characters’ backstories, hopes, desires, and even misfortunes in less than 20 pages. A well-written short story can leave some readers wanting more, and others content with where it ended. Whatever the case may be, short story collections often accomplish those feelings …

Hot Iron and Cold Blood by Patrick R. McDonough: Book Review

Hot Iron and Cold Blood by Patrick R. McDonough: Book Review
21 Sep, 2023 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

When one hears the term “the Old West” or “the Wild West”, several typical visions come to mind. Horses. Mountains. Vast expanses of desert. Saloons. Brothels. Dust. Tumbleweeds. Revolvers. But while this setting is fun and ruthless on its own, some writers enjoy adding an even darker twist to the …

Have Mercy on Us by Lisa Cupolo: Book Review

Have Mercy on Us by Lisa Cupolo: Book Review
31 Jan, 2023 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

Short stories are unique in that the authors must somehow weave background, context, and a full story arc in such a small word count. Not to mention character development and reader engagement. Yet some authors seem to flawlessly master that craft – one of them being Lisa Cupolo. In Have …

You Have Reached Your Destination by Louise Marburg: Book Review

You Have Reached Your Destination by Louise Marburg: Book Review
3 Nov, 2022 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

Everyone has a story to tell. And authors are the ones who we can rely on to provide stories to relate to or challenge our existing way of thinking. Luckily for those with limited reading time, Louise Marburg is releasing a new collection of short stories for us to enjoy. …

The Year’s Best Fantasy Vol. 1 by Paula Guran: Book Review

The Year’s Best Fantasy Vol. 1 by Paula Guran: Book Review
12 Aug, 2022 Book Reviews, Reviews 0

Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that your mind has to stop having fun. Step into not just one world of fantasy, but dozens. The Year’s Best Fantasy, Vol. 1 by Paula Guran is the curator’s latest collection of short stories specific to the fantasy genre. …

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Vol. 1 by Paula Guran: Book Review

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Vol. 1 by Paula Guran: Book Review
13 Oct, 2020 Reviews, Book Reviews 0

In a nutshell, this year has been something else. While it’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of 2020, Halloween is just around the corner. Readers who need a little help getting into the holiday spirit can turn to The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Vol. 1 …

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