(Black) Women in Horror Month: How What We Think Horror Is About Determines Who “Writes” It (Part 1)

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 ~ Felicia Denise

Outstanding and thought-provoking blog post from KC Redding-Gonzalez on inclusivity… or the lack of in horror writing.

When it comes to Horror written by “minorities”, one has to wonder: just what are we afraid of?

During this Women in Horror Month we cannot help but look to our most obvious problem: exclusion of writers of color – especially noticeable in the volume of work not-included in the Horror genre… So here we are also in Black History Month in the United States. And here the twain will meet…

Because the off-putting drive to keep contemporary Horror tied to the white Weird Fiction of Lovecraft and not let it breathe and grow is perplexing. The message is clear: keep it clean, guilt-free, and colorless. Write for that prepubescent white male and yet produce “original” fiction – just not too original.

Why is it we still believe that no one wants to read Horror written by women or writers of color? Why is it we still believe that there…

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#SaleBlitz “Tam Lin” by T.J. Deschamps

February 8, 2021February 6, 2021 ~ Felicia Denise ~ 1 Comment

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A Modern, Queer Retelling

Romantic Fantasy, LGBTQ

Published: October 2020

Only $.99 For the Month of February

Never break a promise to the fae…

After a fight with his fiance, Tom Lane needs a change of pace–more accurately, an escape so he can lick his wounds. He travels to Ireland in search of his Ulster-Scots roots.Though he was adopted as a child, Tom is adrift in adulthood and hopes the history of his biological family will help him understand himself and what he truly desires.

While on holiday, he meets Fergus and Aoife, sexy tour guides looking to show Tom a little more than the scenery. Their whirlwind romance sweeps him off his feet, and Tom dreams of making a life with his new lovers. But not all is merry and twee in the Emerald Isle.

Tom soon learns the truth of his past…and the history of his legendary ancestor. The stories he’s heard his entire life aren’t stories at all: they’re warnings. But when Tom finds himself facing the Wild Hunt, it might be too late to listen.

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About The Author

T.J. Deschamps builds SFF worlds with words while raising three precocious teens in the Pacific Northwest with her life partner, a director of software reliability engineering, who dances. She loves to read, dance, lift weights, and parent in unconventional ways. Lover of tech. Might be a dragon.

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#BlogTour “MU: The Grimm Cases” by Lyla Oweds

February 8, 2021February 6, 2021 ~ Felicia Denise ~ 2 Comments

Welcome to the book tour for MU: The Grimm Cases by Lyla Oweds! Read on for more details and a chance to win a print copy of this amazing collection!

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MU: The Grimm Cases

Genre: New Adult/ Urban Fantasy

Publication Date: August 15th, 2019

Length: 688 pages

Bianca, a timid and shy university student, has no choice but to step outside her comfort zone to seek answers to her ghostly problems. The only problem is that, because of what she finds, she now has more questions than before.

The things I see aren’t for the faint of heart.

And I am no longer willing to ignore them. Not even when my family, and my best friend, tell me to keep quiet about what’s happening. They say people will think I’m crazy.

Maybe I am.

But the spirit haunting my professor’s house is definitely trying to tell me something, and I’m the only one who can see it.

The one person who can help me is my best friend’s brother. But I don’t know if I can trust him or his friends. Or if I can step outside the protective bubble I’ve built around myself.

At this point it’s a toss up: the ghosts will kill me or my panic attacks will.

Either way, I figure I’m going to die.

This bundle includes The Grimm Cases books one through three, the Home novella, and bonus scenes from the guy’s point of view.

*Reader Warning: The Grimm Cases deals with the psychological aftermath of character trauma and abuse, although nothing graphic happens within the time-frame of the book. Please keep that in mind when you begin the series.

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About the Author

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Lyla Oweds is a paranormal romance author who resides in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. She grew up near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and has a deep appreciation for the paranormal, hauntings, and Edgar Allan Poe. As such, she loves all things fantasy, mystery, crime, and horror.

She is the author of the Paranormal Reverse Harem series, The Grimm Cases and related novellas. She has also published the first book of Gloria Protean’s story, The Red Trilogy. You can find out more about her current and upcoming works at her website, http://lylaoweds.com.

When not reading, writing, or working as a web programmer, Lyla can be found doing adult-y things such as being a mom, decorating the house, and baking. She also frequently enjoys makeup videos, massages, wine, and coffee.

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February 8^th

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@fle_d (Spotlight) https://www.instagram.com/fle_d/

@tabz_talks_tales (Spotlight – Review to Follow) https://www.instagram.com/tabz_talks_tales/

February 9^th

I’m All About Books (Spotlight) https://imallaboutbooks.com/

Rambling Mads (Spotlight) http://ramblingmads.com

@esmeralda_lagiggles18 (Review) https://www.instagram.com/esmeralda_lagiggles18/

February 10^th

Dash Fan Book Reviews (Spotlight) https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/

Didi Oviatt (Spotlight) https://didioviatt.wordpress.com

Bookish Laura (Review) http://www.bookishlaura.co.uk/

Phantom of the Library (Review) https://phantomofthelibrary.com/

February 11^th

Book Dragons Not Worms (Spotlight) https://bookdragonsnotworms.blogspot.com/?m=1

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Dark Whimsical Art (Spotlight) https://www.darkwhimsicalart.com/blogs/news

Entertainingly Nerdy (Review) https://entertaininglynerdy.com/

Jessica Belmont (Review) https://jessicabelmont.wordpress.com/

February 12th

Book Review Crew (Spotlight) https://bookreviewcrew.blogspot.com

Banshee Irish Horror Blog (Spotlight – Review out of Tour) www.bansheeirishhorrorblog.com

The Faerie Review (Spotlight) http://www.thefaeriereview.com

Lou’s Book Stuff (Spotlight) https://www.lousbookstuff.com/

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#BookSale “Country Love: Saddleback Ridge 3-Book BoxSet” by Milan Watson

February 8, 2021February 5, 2021 ~ Felicia Denise ~ Leave a comment

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Welcome to Saddleback Ridge!

This small town country series is buzzing with small town gossip, drama, romance and of course little unexpected twists and turns. Start your journey with this boxed set containing the first three titles in the series.

Finding Forever
Ford Caldwell wasn’t looking for love, just a good deal on his beef. When Kelly Peyton steps onto his ranch, she’s not what he expected. He’s a rancher, she’s a city-girl – will a kiss seal this deal?

Harvesting Hope
Dusty Caldwell is planning on building a dude ranch, he didn’t plan on an old flame showing up to manage the project. Can they piece back what was broken long ago, or is time to finally move on?

Brewing Love
Drake Caldwell has always been a ladies man. Love ’em and leave ’em are words he live by. When Maggie Grayson shows up on the ranch as Betty’s guest, it’s hard to move on from a night he can’t forget.

Fall in love alongside the Caldwells as you learn more about this charming small town and it’s residents. In Saddleback Ridge Stetsons are a way of life and not just a fashion statement. Cowboys, romance and small-town charm guaranteed.

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Meet Milan

Milan Watson Milan is a fun-loving and witty writer of contemporary small-town romance. She has known her husband since she fell in love with him at fourteen, and has been an incurable romantic ever since.

She lives on a farm with her husband, two sons, seven dogs, two cats, countless sheep, and a horse. Being a wife, a mother and a writer prove for a crazy life, one that she incorporates into the stories she tells. Milan writes romances that are not only real but where characters face the same challenges, misunderstandings, and embarrassing moments most women do in their own lives. If you enjoy witty, humorous, and sensual small-town romance, then you’ve come to the right place.

For free give-aways and to join her mailing list you can visit her website at www.milanwatson.com

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#ReleaseBlitz “Love 2 Hate U” by Sophie Blue & Alexandra Silva

February 8, 2021February 5, 2021 ~ Felicia Denise ~ Leave a comment

Love 2 Hate U by Alexandra Silva & Sophie Blue

A Sweet Vine Enemies-to-Lovers Romance

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SEBASTIAN

Man, Kate is the definition of cat lady. She’s all work and no play, the stick up her peachy ass is lodged so far up there, she’s the star of her own muppet show. Somehow, my baby sister’s landed me a starring role. Now that we’re stuck together, I’m determined to put the fun into Kate. It’s just too bad her sense of humor sucks harder than she does. But I’m a patient guy, if I can crack code, I can crack her. And I’ll take all the pleasure in it.

She can deny it all she wants, but I know she loves me and my jokes.

KATE

Sebastian doesn’t take anything seriously. Life is one big dick joke to him. So when Amelia, his sister and my best friend, tells me we will be working together on an upcoming pitch… not amused. He loves to rattle me. Everything he does drives me crazy.

He might think I love him, but I just love to hate him.

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Meet Alex

Alexandra Silva is a tequila loving book hoarder. She lives in London with her two boys and three cats.

She writes Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense. Her stories are raw, heartfelt and sexy. With flawed, dirty talking and sexy as hell heroes, and feisty heroines that give them a run for their money.

Salted Caramel Coconut lattes are a real weakness along with dark, taboo romance and angsty new adult reads.

https://www.facebook.com/alexandrasilvaauthor/

Meet Sophie

Sophie Blue is a hopeless romantic and avid reader. She fell in love with reading at a young age and can always be found with her nose in a book. She started writing after having her baby and published her debut rom com in May 2020.

A coffee addict and HEA junkie, Sophie lives just outside of London with her husband and mini me. She writes contemporary romance filled with fun, sweet feels.

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