Category Archives: Books

Short Story/Short Review – Gwenda Bond, Lois Lane: A Real Work of Art

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Denise

Who wants a review longer than the story itself? Nobody! So here’s the bottom line for a brief tale… Nutshell:  A fine first taste of Bond’s upcoming novel that will introduce readers to a teenaged Lois Lane, Real Work of … Continue reading →

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Romance Review: Ava Miles, Country Heaven

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Denise

I’m more than just horror and comic books.  I love me a good love story too.  Here’s the quick-n-sometimes-dirty on my latest l’amour! Story: Tory Simmons works in a diner.  Rye Crenshaw is a famous country singer who needs a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Danny Peary, Cult Horror Movies

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Cult Horror Movies ranks right up there with Splatter Movies and Golden Turkey Awards in it’s celebration of the off-beat and cultishly adored.  Danny Peary not only provides in-depth analysis of each film in this collection, but provides tons … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Eva Darrows, The Awesome

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: The Awesome is, quite simply, awesome.  A fun horror/fantasy mythology blends with believable teen dialogue and characters that you don’t just care about, you want to hang out with.  Where’s book 2, already? Grade: A If Sam and Dean … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review — Fangoria: Cover to Cover

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Denise

Published on Sleeping Hedgehog 2/16/2015.  As always, clicky on the title text for the full piece! Anthony Timpone: FANGORIA: Cover to Cover I remember my first FANGORIA.  I was wandering around the local RPG store, as you do, and decided … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Tea with Jane Austen

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Denise

Lazy?  Yes.  But maybe today’s chill will make you want to curl up with a cuppa too.  From Sleeping Hedghog in ’11, the original was in Green Man Review in ’06.  As always, clicky on the title for the full … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Francesca Haig, The Fire Sermon

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Like The Hunger Games, Maze Runner, or Red Rising?  The Fire Sermon is right up there with the rest of those top-notch YA series.  It should get a ton of love when it hits shelves; if it doesn’t, that’s … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf: Carrie Ryan, Hare Moon

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Denise

I decided to read this short story before I read The Forest of Hands and Teeth, so I’m guessing I have a slightly different viewpoint from the fans of the series. I understand that this character plays a part in … Continue reading →

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Film adaptation of “A Monster Calls” begins production

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Denise

A Monster Calls is one of those books I keep thinking about reading, and then worry that I may not have enough Kleenex to get me through it. The story of a boy who is visited by a monster in … Continue reading →

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I’m Finished: Last Days, by Adam Nevill

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Denise

As per my usual, here’s my Goodreads review. Sharing is caring. It’s a quickie this time, because as much as I’d like to really love Last Days, a book doesn’t get unconditional love from me if I’m able to set … Continue reading →

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