Tag: Reading
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A Queer, Brutal, and Heart Wrenching Take on Gothic Horror
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen Synopsis “I’m in your blood, and you are in mine…” The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy’s twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is increasingly obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently discovered on her husband’s grand estate. The doctor has diagnosed her with temporary insanity…
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ARC Review: Pink Horror Paired with Folk Horror Has Never Been So Good
The Mean Ones by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne Synopsis So what if Sadie hears talking dead animals and a strange, comforting male voice in her head? The therapist insists these are just symptoms of PTSD. It makes sense considering that she hid under the bed and watched as her best friends were slaughtered. But the murders were…
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Something’s Coming and It Bites
Hello, Horror Fiends! We just released our first teaser for the next book we are publishing through my queer horror publishing house – Pride with a Bite. I cannot wait to share more about this project with you all. It is going to come out just in time for Halloween – October 2025! Four Words…
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ARC Review: A Heartfelt and Terrifying All Too Realistic Must-Read
An Early Review of Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle Synopsis Lucky Day is the newest novel of terror from Chuck Tingle, USA Today bestselling author of Bury Your Gays, where one woman must go up against the most horrifying concept of all: nothing. Vera is a survivor of a global catastrophe known as the Low Probability Event, but she definitely…
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Author Acquisition Announcement: E.E.W. Christman
I am so excited to be able to share with you our newest author acquisition at my publisher, Pride with a Bite, E.E.W. Christman! We will be publishing E.E.W. Christman’s novella, Waxing Off, in October 2025. The book will feature artwork by our partnered artist, Nick Dunkenstein. Two words: gay werewolves Stay tuned for more…
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Book Review: A Book that Should Become Required Reading
The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth Synopsis Rating 5/5 Spooky Rating 4/5 Quick Take The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025, and I read my ARC within two days because I was so captivated. It beautifully captures grief; sheds light on…
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Cover Reveal: We Bite Back – A Queer Horror Anthology
I am so excited to reveal the cover for the upcoming queer charity anthology through my indie publisher, Pride with a Bite, “We Bite Back!” Full Submission Information: https://pridewithabite.com/charity-anthology-we-bite-back/ Submissions are open through December 31, 2024 There are not a lot of restrictions on what you can and can’t write or create. I want this to be…
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Book Review: One of the Most Important Reads of the Year
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White Synopsis Overall Rating 5/5 Spooky Rating 4/5 Quick Take Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White is an extremely hard read that should be required reading. I simply cannot sum it up for you more than to just say – read it. Tell Me More Ooof, you guys. I had…
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Charity Anthology Open Call: We Bite Back
I am excited to announce that through my indie publisher, Pride with a Bite, we are putting together an anthology of queer horror/horror-adjacent and non-fiction works, and all proceeds will go to benefit Human Rights Campaign. As a part of the queer community, this is a cause near and dear to my heart. With the…
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New to My Shop: Eye See You E-Reader, Book or Tablet Sleeve
For those who don’t know, I run an Etsy shop called The Bookish Crocheter, where I feature handmade bookish accessories. I am a master crocheter with the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) and have been crocheting for over 22 years. I create all of my own designs, and specialize in unique e-reader, book, and tablet sleeves.…
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