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Stalking Jack the Ripper Character Cards + Teasers

Phantom Rin has really outdone herself with these amazingggg STALKING JACK THE RIPPER character cards. She should have some fun things posted in her store soon, so be sure to check out all her book-themed goodies. I know I will be 😉 In other news: THERE ARE FIVE WEEKS LEFT UNTIL PUB DAY, GUYS. CAN… Continue reading Stalking Jack the Ripper Character Cards + Teasers

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Teaser Tuesday – Stalking Jack the Ripper; Ides of March Style

When we first read Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in high school, one of the minor characters I was IMMEDIATELY taken with was the soothsayer. He utters the cryptic line, "Beware the Ides of March," and to this day I can't help saying it in an overly dramatic/ominous tone. It was such a small, but significant detail. And the creepy… Continue reading Teaser Tuesday – Stalking Jack the Ripper; Ides of March Style

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Ten Awesome Gothic First Sentences

There’s nothing quite like setting the mood and atmosphere of your novel from the very first line. Here are my favorite ten gothic horror first sentences, from classics to contemporaries, that hooked me right away. It’s a great little exercise to use when reading over your own manuscript. Does your first sentence hook the reader?… Continue reading Ten Awesome Gothic First Sentences

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Top 10 Creepy YA Books i’m dying to read

i love all things Fall. i love the crispness in the air, the crunch of leaves beneath my feet, the way the soil smells, and how it all culminates into one of my very favorite holidays: Halloween. i also love being creeped out, no matter what time of year it is - dating back to… Continue reading Top 10 Creepy YA Books i’m dying to read