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Soleil Noir of Beyond the Invisible posted her review of Michael F. Stewart’s 24 Bones.
“Mr. Stewart’s style is very to the point without being rushed. He gives you enough description (beautiful by the way) to ground you, then moves on. Enough emotion to stimulate your own, and so on. I love finding male writers that [...]
Anne K. Edwards of MysteryFiction.net posted her review of Michael Stewart’s 24 Bones.
“A professor named Taggart and a girl named Samiya dedicated by her mother to serve evil in the person of the pharoah are the protagonists who try to figure out what they are involved in.
A tale that will surely satisfy anyone who enjoys [...]
Kelly Jensen of SFCrowsnest posted her review of Michael Stewart’s 24 Bones.
“‘24 Bones’ is a winning debut. It’s well-written and well-plotted, studded with drama, action, history and mythology. There’s even a little romance. The conclusion is thrilling with the final outcome of the battle between good and evil held over until the very end…leaving you [...]
Andrew Kennett posted his review of Michael Stewart’s 24 Bones in the Arts and Entertainment section of AC Associated Content.
“Action and Fantasy Meet in a Modern Setting. 24 Bones is the debut work of Michael Stewart, and it is a novel that shows Stewart’s name is one to watch for in coming years. This book [...]
A review of Michael F. Stewart’s 24 Bones is posted and discussed at Library Thing.
ulfhjorr says: “24 Bones is a good action story delving into an ancient religion, the cults surrounding it, and the religion’s ties to Christianity (or is it the other way around?). ”
eidolons says: “. . .let me tell you, I’m thrilled [...]
Soleil Noir reviewed Cindy Lynn Speer’s A Necklace of Rubies.
How did she DO that??
How did she tell a full engaging story in only 40 pages? How did she accomplish so much in so little? It just boggles my mind….The story is beautifully told but doesn’t shy away from the raw, dark, instinctual side that [...]
Berry’s Reviews have posted a review of John Rosenman’s Alien Dreams.
“. . .John B. Rosenman weaves an intricate plot and a most exciting tale with mind-stretching concepts that make us look at the universe in a new way.”
Read the rest of Berry’s review here. An excerpt of Alien Dreams is available here.
Carolyn Howard-Johnson, has posted Ron Berry’s review of John Rosenman’s Alien Dreams at The New Book Review.
“John Rosenman Brings Romance to New Sci-Fi Novel.”
Read the review here. To read an excerpt of Alien Dreams go here.
Deborah Grabien’s new book And Then Put Out the Light was first published in the UK in 1993, but has long been out of print there and never available in the US–until now. The ebook is now available at Fictionwise and Mobipocket and will be up on the Drollerie Press bookstore tomorrow. The print version [...]
This is the second of the series of reader responses, from Theresa. WARNING: There are some slight spoilers in this discussion.
The next response follows. There is also a new board available on the Interact forum, if any of you would like to discuss the book in more depth, or you are free to comment here.
In [...]
This is the third and final of the series of reader responses, from Andrea. There is a new board available on the Interact forum, if you would like to discuss the book in more depth, or you are free to comment here.
If And Then Put Out the Light were a nursery room fairy tale, then [...]
Kaylynn of Reading Darling Reviews posted a review of Assiniboin Girl.
Rating: 5/5 …I loved this book, it was amazing… Go read it!
To read the rest of the review go here. To read an excerpt go here.
Beyond the Invisible posted a review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s newest release Beautiful Death.
“. . .this story has a beauty all it’s own. Joely weaves her worlds, characters, and creatures with such mastery you’re left in a state of complete awe as the tale unfolds.”
Read the rest of the review here. Read an [...]
Jennybrat of Brat Sweet Nothings posted her review of Joely’s Beautiful Death.
“It’s easy to say that Beautiful Death excels in both but the total is much more than the sum of its individual merits. This novel is so good that I’m not sure I can do justice to it in my review.Emotionally rich and action-packed, [...]
SFCrowsnest published Kelly Jensen’s review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s Beautiful Death.
“I found it a gripping novel! If more books are planned in the Mythomorphoses, I will look forward to the next chapter. ‘Beautiful Death’ is recommended for fans of paranormal romance and perhaps those of post-apocalyptic fiction and near future Science Fiction.”
Read the rest [...]
The Long and the Short of It published Cherry Blossom’s review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s Beautiful Death. They also placed Beautiful Death up for their “Best Read” poll.
“From the suggestive use of mythological names, the careful threading of themes and images, to the careful development of the relationship between the hero and heroine, so [...]
Soliel Noir of Beyond The Invisible posted her review of the anthology Bump In The Night.
“Drollerie Press has made me a happy happy girl. As they are prone to do with their delightful tales of Transformation and Myth. As luck and tremendous generosity would have it, I got Bump In The Night a lot [...]
Amanda from Fiction eBook Review published her review of Cindy Lynn Speer’s The Chocolatier’s Wife.
“This one is an excellent read for anyone who enjoys a good keep-you-on-your toes suspense novel. Throughout the whole book you will find yourself wondering who committed the crime, and at the same time you’ll be drawn in with Cindy’s [...]
eBook Guru.org gave Cindy Lynn Speer’s The Chocolatier’s Wife their award for Best Fiction eBook for January 2009.
“This book was completely original in it’s story line, expressively written, and it draws the reader into the story right away. When I read this one, I quite honestly couldn’t put it down. You won’t want to [...]
Orange Blossom of The Long and The Short of It reviewed Cindy Lynn Speer’s The Chocolatier’s Wife.
I love a good fantasy but throw in mystery, romance and even chocolate and I’m hooked. That’s exactly what you get in The Chocolatier’s Wife. Ms. Speer created an Exceptional Read. I found when I wasn’t reading the book [...]
Mrs. Giggles reviewed Cindy Lynn Speer’s The Chocolatier’s Wife:
I would heartily recommend this thing of beauty to anyone who likes a fantasy cozy mystery.
The Chocolatier’s Wife is available at our bookshop, at Mobipocket, Fictionwise, and on Amazon for the Kindle. Read an excerpt here. Read the rest of the review here.
Jeremy Bredeson posted his review of Sarah Avery’s Closing Arguments:
The interplay between the very Wiccan protagonist and his very Christian wife was beautifully done. The interweaving storylines between him and each member of his coven and their relationships with one another left me begging for more. I’m honestly anxiously waiting to see what Ms. Avery has [...]
Soleil Noir of Beyond the Invisible posted her review of Heather Ingemar’s Collecting Dreams.
“I love YA, especially realistic gritty YA. (Which Heather superbly delivers!) Possibly because I’m only just on the verge of losing my status as a ‘teen’, but can still remember all the struggles and horrid emotions that goes with the territory. I [...]
Ann Marie Chalmers of Front Street Reviews has just released her review of Gary Inbinder’s Confessions of the Creature.
“… This wonderfully written novel will have any reader hooked right from the beginning. It is an enjoyable and extraordinary story!”
Read the rest of the review here. An excerpt of Confessions of the Creature is available [...]
Amber from ParaNormalRomance Reviews just released her review of Gary Inbinder’s Confessions of the Creature.
“ . . . This magnificently written tale will grip any reader from the beginning and not let go until the end. It is a pleasing and astonishing account of what could have been. Hopefully the author will show us [...]
Camellia of The Long and Short of It posted a review of Gary Inbinder’s Confessions of the Creature.
“This novel is full of well-written, graphic description that will linger with this reader for a long time. Gary Inbinder grabs the attention of the reader immediately with a horrifying event set in an icebound ship in [...]
Sherri at The Top 5 Reasons I do What I do posted their review of the Defiance anthology written by Laura Anne Gilman, Angela Korra’ti, and Joely Sue Burkhart.
Finders Keepers by Luara Anne Gilman: “This is one of those stories that is hard to talk about without giving away too much. The ending left me [...]
Soleil Noir of Beyond the Invisible posted her review of Angela Korra’ti’s Faerie Blood.
“Kendis was an absolute riot! Her off beat commentary had me giggling straight through her narratives. I’ve got to hand it to Ms. Korra’ti for her handling of such quirky characters. From Aunt Agatha, the sweet compassionate woman who reminds me so [...]
Eden Hail of Writer’s Retreat Blog posted her review of Imogen Howson’s Falling.
“I enjoyed this story, the narrative refreshing and smooth. I loved how Linnet wasn’t the cliche she so easily could have been. There was some amazing character development as Gecko and Linnet interacted.”
Read the rest of Eden’s review here. [...]
Michelle at BCF Book Reviews reviewed several of Imogen’s stories together, including Falling and Frayed Tapestry. The bottom line?
I loved the way that Imogen writes – her characters are brought to life for the reader so quickly, and the story is so well written. It also manages to capture both happiness and sadness, all at [...]
Lexie of Poisoned Reality posted her review of Imogen Howson’s Fire and Shadow.
“Overall for just over 100 pages, this makes for a fun, intriguing read. The ending is almost a deus ex machina, but the story is worth reading for the world it sets up. I hope that Howson has a sequel planned, because I [...]
Liz DeJesus released her review of Joely Burkhart’s The Fire Within.
“. . . The Fire Within is an amazing, fast paced book about the immediate attraction between Eleni and Zahak. The characters were intriguing and I was there every step of the way, I only wish it had been a little longer [...]
Ann Marie Chalmers of Front Street Reviews completed her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Fire Within.
“… This reader is looking forward to reading more of the series and getting a better look at this world.
Read the rest of the review here. An excerpt of The Fire Within is available here.
Dandelion of The Long and The Short of It completed her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Fire Within.
“. . . a powerful fantasy novella that will sweep readers away with its suspense and passion. Ms. Burkhart has created a strong story that will leave a lasting impression on her readers.”
Read the rest of [...]
Jane of Dear Author gave Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Fire Within a B.
“ . . . As with “Survive My Fire,” I felt the use of adjectives was well done. I feel that your approach separates it from the usual romance fare.”
Read the rest of the review here. An excerpt of The Fire [...]
Krista of Coffeetime Romance posted a review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s newest release The Fire Within.
“Ms. Burkhart has an interesting story. This is one world that will keep you reading.”
Read the rest of the review here. Read an excerpt of The Fire Within here.
Holly of Whipped Cream posted her review of the anthology Maiden, Mother, Crone.
“Maiden, Mother, Crone is an interesting mix of stories by a talented group of writers. This collection of stories ranges from a mythological tale of three women and their experiences at the standing stone, a tale of rebirth as seen from three women’s [...]
Holly of Long and Short of It posted her review of Heather Parker’s Middlewitch.
“The fun in this book comes from the fact that Alicia takes herself much more seriously than those around her. Yes, she’s a witch, but rather inept in many ways. For instance, when Robin of Locksley turns up in the wood outside [...]
Kelly Jensen of SFCrowsnest published her review of Heather Parker’s Middlewitch.
“For all its supernatural problems, ‘Middlewitch’ sounds restful when compared to our modern, urban life. Since I can’t realistically move there, I’ll have to wait for the next instalment of tales about its resident witch, Alicia.”
To read the rest of the review go here. To [...]
Hollie of Coffee Time Romance posted her review of Heather Parker’s Middlewitch.
“Living in the Vale of York, I rarely have the opportunity to read about my way of life. Ms Parker has taken a sleepy village and made it magical and exciting. I never expected the WI could be interesting. A series of short tales [...]
Emily Ryan Davis reviewed Tim Mulcahy’s Monday Night at the Vampire Lounge:
…you know how you have that one friend with whom you can run a back-and-forth, witty as anything banter without pausing for even a second of hesitation? The responses come *snap* just like that? That’s how Tim Mulcahy writes – real-people dialogue, fast and [...]
Soleil Noir of Beyond the Invisible posted her review of Needles & Bones.
“Needles & Bones is a collection of poems and short fiction by a double handful of brilliantly creative artists-with-words.”
Someone Has Broken the Looking-Glass Girl (poem) by Lea C. Deschenes.
“Lea’s poem is heartbreaking in its elegant simplicity. Each line sinking in like a knife, [...]
Anne K. Edwards of MysteryFiction.net posted her review of Angela Cameron’s Nocturne.
“Nocturne by talented author Angela Cameron crosses the boundaries of several genres to produce a tale that will keep you reading while looking over your shoulder if you are alone in a house that makes any night noises. Recommended for any fan of [...]
Kelly Jensen of SF Crowsnest published her review of Angela Cameron’s Nocturne.
“Angela Cameron has definite talent as a writer. She only needs time to hone her craft. I’ve been impressed with the quality of writing at Drollerie Press. I would not at all be disappointed to have spent $6.95 (US) on a paperback version of [...]
Anne K. Edwards of Anne’s Book Reviews posted her review of Nocturne by Angela Cameron.
“It is a story that will keep you happily turning pages to see what happens next. Lots of suspense and interesting characters. A world that is fun to read about, but I wouldn’t recommend a long visit that might become [...]
Holly from The Long and Short of It published her review of Nora Fleischer’s Over Her Head.
“Nora Fleischer has given us a story of innocence and romance from an earlier day. She makes Frances a bit of a suffragette, an independent young woman with a mind of her own. There are two wonderful surprises in [...]
Lexie of Poisoned Reality posted her review of Nora Fleischer’s Over Her Head.
“Merfolk! I love mermaids and mermen (blame it on The Little Mermaid), so I was pleased when I was given a chance to review this title! Garrett, our merman for the story, was charming to say the least. I liked the contrast between [...]
Silvermage of Night Owl Romance posted her review of Nora Fleischer’s Over Her Head.
“Over Her Head was a sweet romance that I truly enjoyed. It has great characters and a wonderful storyline.”
To read the rest of the review go here. To read an excerpt of Over Her Head go here.
Linnet Kestrel of Bibliographic Searcher released her review of Rachael de Vienne’s Pixie Warrior .
“. . . I was intrigued right away with the mix of strong historical setting in the Pacific Northwest, and the unusual fantasy slant of a pixie woman loving a mortal man, plus the distinctive and cheeky voice of the [...]
Anthony Pacheco “Tony” published his review of Rachael de Vienne’s Pixie Warrior at Amazon.
“A well-researched pixie extravaganza with a wonderful cast of characters. The core of this book is a family tale, and who can resist a family saga set in the Pacific Northwest with pixies and their human mates? I could not.”
Read the [...]
The Long and the Short of It just posted their review of Jennifer Cloud’s Restless Shadows.
Restless Shadows is not a light or cheery book, but it does occasionally show flashes of a dry, dark humor that keeps the reader from getting too mired down. The majority of the romance occurs in the first third of [...]
Mrs. Giggles reviewed Jennifer Cloud’s Restless Shadows:
Restless Shadows is an interesting read. Like many of this author’s previous works, this one is definitely a story that I won’t be forgetting in a while. It’s creepy, very entertaining, and features some of the most interesting damaged characters I’ve come across in a while.
Restless Shadows is [...]
Chris Speakman of ChrisChat Reviews published his review of Michael Boatman’s Revenant Road.
“Obadiah’s tale is a fast-paced oh-my-god-now-what roller coaster of disbelief turned lightening-fast belief. Honestly, I don’t know where to begin, you must read it for yourself.
Mr. Boatman incorporates dry humour, blood gore, monster scare, and even hope into a fantastic nighttime read. [...]
Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Road to Shanhasson is up for best book of 2009 at Long and Short of It (Whipped Cream). Please stop in and vote and read Holly’s review.
“I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who loves a lot of action, a lot of passion and lots of steamy romance. Like [...]
Marissa of Marissa’s Booklair posted her review of Joeyly Sue Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson.
“Joely Sue Burkhart creates a rich and layered story by interlacing different elements like world-building, characterization, fantasy, suspense and romance perfect to a tee. It has been a while that a story took me by surprise and left [...]
Romance Novel Review’s Patrice F. posted her review of Meredith Holmes’s Unseelie.
“The desire to keep on towards the end seemed downright hypnotic. My words may even be a bit inadequate in describing Unseelie. This is a rare, amazing, and thoroughly researched story. In a long line of books from this [...]
Book Blogger Marjolein posted a review of Kathi Wallace’s Assiniboin Girl.
Assiniboin Girl is an amazing Native American YA Novel… A beautiful story about learning about your heritage…
To read more of the review, go here. To read an excerpt, go here. To buy the book, just click on the cover.
Dear Author reviewer Janet posted her B review of Nora Fleischer’s Over Her Head:
And this is what I really like about Over Her Head – that it is ultimately a very human, very humane, story about two people, neither of whom is precisely “normal,” in society’s understanding of human terms. It is sweet, it is [...]
Ocelott reviewed Tamara Sheehan’s Stormy Bamboo on Genre Reviews.
…Not only does the ancient Japanese setting stand out from the sea of pseudo-medieval worlds currently swarming the epic fantasy genre, but the world is carefully crafted and builds together in a way that makes sense.
…The prose is the type of thing to suck you in after [...]
Bethanie recently reviewed Cindy Lynn Speer’s The Chocolatier’s Wife.
OK, leaving aside the fact that anything having to do with chocolate is almost automatically certain to be a hit with me, this really was a great story. Set in a world far, far away where marriages are ‘arranged’ by magic and one’s mate is usually [...]
Mike, King of the Nerds, posted his review of The Revenant Road:
In the end I found The Revenant Road to be a thoroughly enjoyable ride full of humor, horror, and excitement. Boatman’s world is both horrific and believable and, while it borrows from various mythologies, displays a mile-wide streak of originality.
To read the rest [...]
Soleil Noir posted a review of Isabelle Santiago’s Zerah’s Chosen.
I’m talking about characters who believe in their causes. I’m talking about two teenagers in the throes of adulthood caught up in duty, honor and the expectations of others, but unable to deny their attraction and growing fondness for one another.
If you’d like to read the [...]
Krista from Castle in the Clouds released her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson.
“. . . This isn’t your typical romance. Far from it. The story moved very quickly and drew me right in. I’ve read other romances with love triangles, but none quite like Burkhart’s.
Read the rest of [...]
Clarissa from Reviews by Clarissa just released her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson.
“Wonderfully Wicked! Joely expertly blends Fantasy and Romance in a novel that will make your heart thump, thump, thump as mine did. She produces characters that pull at your heart-strings and you’ll ache just as they ache. [...]
Daisy of The Long and The Short of It has just released her review of Joely Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson.
“. . . Rose of Shanhasson is a gritty, sweaty great start to what I believe will be a promising trilogy. I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on the next one! This one’s [...]
Suzanne Francis of Sage Fire Reviews posted her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson.
“Once again, Ms Burkhart has created an absorbing and detailed alternative universe, filled with strongly molded characters. The end left me ready for more, and I will eagerly await the next volume of the trilogy: The Road to [...]
AmberKatze’s Book Blog published her review of C. G. Bauer’s Scars on the Face of God: The Devil’s Bible.
“With each chapter giving you a reason to keep reading, this novel really grabs and doesn’t let go. The author has taken an interesting topic and made it into a great work of fiction. With [...]
Kelly Jensen of SF Crowsnest published her review of C. G. Bauer’s Scars on the Face of God: The Devil’s Bible.
“These characters and those in supporting roles are exquisitely drawn, fully-fleshed beings that leap from the page to engage you in the plot. I found it hard to believe this was C.G. Bauer’s first novel. [...]
Kerri Silva of Horror Bound Online Magazine published her review of C. G. Bauer’s Scars on the Face of God: The Devil’s Bible.
“Scars on the Face of God: The Devil’s Bible” by C.G. Bauer is an intriguing story of infanticide and the end of the world. The novel provides vivid characterizations and the mystery will [...]
Marc Schuster of Small Press Reviews published his review of C.G. Bauer’s Scars of the Face on God: The Devil’s Bible.
“Scars on the Face of God is a fast-moving, highly engaging paranormal mystery with spooky undertones and a haunting aftertaste — the perfect read for a winter evening by the fire! C. [...]
Liviu C. Suciu posted a review of Shadow of the Antlered Bird by David Sklar:
Despite the tension there are some light humorous moments that allow the reader to catch his or her breath, and when you arrive at the end of the novel, you’ll want to immediately reread this wonderful book.
Read the rest of the [...]
Poddy Book Reviews published a review of David Sklar’s Shadow of the Antlered Bird:
Who DOESN’T want to read a book about a guy being hunted by his own shadow? You’re thinking -“Sweet, this is going to be one creepy book!” Imagine your surprise when you find it is written entirely in present tense with a [...]
Book Utopia posted a review of Shadow of the Antlered Bird that we missed linking to when it came out. We like it, though, and it all still applies. Here’s an excerpt below:
…[O]ne element that elevates this above so much of what I’ve read in recent months is the author’s evocative use of language. [...]
Ruthie of Books Books and more Books posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow.
“In this book, the world seems complex, but not so much more than our own. The characters were engaging and I really started to feel for the people. Not all of them of course, there are always some characters you’d wish the [...]
Sidhe of Sidhe Vicious Reviews posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow.
“The story has murder, courtly machinations and intrigue, assasins and several plot twists to keep you reading. John Lawson has crafted a fine tale to take you away from the real world.”
To read the rest of the review go here. To read an excerpt of [...]
Kelly Jensen of SFCrowsnest.com posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow – A Witch Ember Tale.
“This story, a fully fleshed and tightly plotted thriller dances between the questions of church, faith, magic, human relationships and darker desires. Just like any good ‘detective’ novel, just when you think you know who the killer is, the plot [...]
Anne K. Edwards of MysteryFiction.net posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow – A Witch Ember Tale.
“From the pen of talented author John Lawson comes Sorrow, something different in the world of fantasy that also includes murder and mystery. Any mystery fan would enjoy this tale in trying to identify the killer who strikes without [...]
And another review for Sorrow comes in, from Things Mean A Lot:
… a very satisfying murder mystery that is also a sort of coming-of-age story set in a detailed dark fantasy world. The answer to the mystery becomes clear to the reader about midway through the story, but that doesn’t mean there are no more [...]
Chris at Stuff As Dreams Are Made of posted his review of Sorrow by John Lawson.
“Sorrow is a new chapter in the Witch Ember series of books by John Lawson. It’s a dark tale, a magical tale, a treacherous and murderous tale and it’s everything that I love in a novel. So smartly [...]
Amberkatz posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow, A Witch Ember Tale.
“With such detail and linguistic depth you really begin to feel like you are in another world. Fantasy is the main genre here but mystery is woven into this well written story. Another lovely addition to the Witch Ember Tales and hopefully not the [...]
Bethanie of Bethanie Brain Review posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow, A Witch Ember Tale.
“Definitely my kind of book. In fact, not only is Sorrow a serious contender for the Bethanie’s Favorite-Books-of-All-Time list, but it has also made the Yes-I-Want-A-Hard-Copy list, which is huge, because there are very few books that merit an [...]
Mayra Calvani of The Dark Phantom Review posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow: A Witch Ember Tale.
“I have many good things to say about this book. The author has created a very real, dark fantasy world and I was able to picture the setting vividly in my mind. The descriptions, mood, and dialogue all [...]
J. Kaye’s Book Blog posted a review of John Lawson’s Sorrow: A Witch Ember Tale and gave the book 5 stars.
“SORROW is a great and thrilling read and I look forward to reading John Lawson’s next Witch Ember book, whatever that is. I hope he will tell us more about the rraakk!”
To read the rest [...]
Kathy Martin of In the Library Reviews posted her review of John Lawson’s Sorrow: A Witch Ember Tale.
“Author John Lawson, has created a dark fantasy/mystery story that takes us deep into the world of court intrigues and fanatical religious beliefs. Magic is masterfully interweaved into this struggle. The characters, presentation, dialogue…all are superbly done. The [...]
Stuart Carter of SF Site (Reviews) posted his review of John Lawson’s Sorrow: A Witch Ember Tale.
“And, not to give the game away too much, there is the expected Lawson grim twist — if you’ve read Witch Ember and The Raven you’ll know that this particular author likes to play with our expectations and the [...]
Kelly Jensen of SFCrowsnest.com posted her review of Drollerie Press’s latest anthology StereoOpticon: Fairy Tales In Split Vision.
“Some are re-imaginings of such favorites as ‘Beauty And The Beast’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. Some are completely new, yet as comfortable as an old chair overstuffed with the story-telling of old. All are commendable efforts of [...]
Still Life with Devils
Deborah Grabien. Drollerie (Ingram, dist.), $15.95 paper (218p) ISBN 978-0-9798-0810-4
Grabien (New-Slain Knight) turns to supernatural crime with an artistic twist in this eerie thriller. Leo Chant and her brother, SFPD Lt. Cassius Chant, join forces to identify Captain Nemo, a psycho who kills pregnant women and then arranges their corpses according to [...]
Bethanie’s Brain reviewed Joely Sue Burkhart’s Survive My Fire and of The Fire Within.
Survive My Fire: “ . . . I was pretty much blown away by every aspect of this story. It was beautifully written, tightly plotted, and focused on two memorable and well-developed characters. Just awesome.
That line between reader and character became [...]
There’s a lovely review up from Dear Author for Joely Sue Burkhart’s Survive My Fire. Go. Read.
Tales from the Hollow Tree reviewed Cindy Lynn Speer’s The Chocolatier’s Wife.
I loved everything about this story. It was lighthearted, fun, magical, beautiful, and romantic in all the right ways. Ms. Speer has a real talent for the written word and she makes you forget anything else exists when you read. I would highly [...]
Leigh of Leigh Purtill’s Blog posted her review of Rachel Oliver’s The Holly and the Ivan.
“The Holly and the Ivan” (Drollerie Press) is a delightful holiday story with elements of magic woven into the romance and mystery. Rachel Olivier is a master at using just the right word. Every sentence feels chosen, not merely written. [...]
Suzan Filipek of Larchmont Chronicle published her review of Rachel Oliver’s Holly and the Ivan in the December 2009 issue.
“While some women make poor choices in their love lives, the heroine in Rachel Oliver’s contemporary fantasies pick real monsters. It’s fun and entertaining and light and has a happy ending, and there is no deep [...]
Soleil Noir of Beyond the Invisible posted her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Road to Shanhasson.
“I strongly recommend buying it if you haven’t already. . .
This is “Gregar’s Book” and EVERYTHING is upped! The magic, the blood, the sex (always white hot and overflowing with passion). And Joely’s great with pacing. Although there [...]
Steph from Bookaholics Romance Book Club posted his review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson at Amazon.
“The Rose of Shanhasson enthralled me with its lush imagery and vivid characters. I felt as if I had been swept away into a world that blended the richness of the Medieval Era combined with stunning fantasy [...]
Peaches and Cream posted her review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s The Rose of Shanhasson at Powell’s Books.
“The world building here is fantastic. I was swept away into a world familiar yet intriguing. Vivid and fully realized characters continue to haunt me long after the last page. The plot — “Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, [...]
Cherie of CheriePie’s Book Reviews posted her review of Meredith Holmes’s Unseelie.
“Like me, you’re probably thinking, oh no, not another faerie book! Aren’t all these faerie realm books beginning to sound the same: young girl gets sucked into the realm, discovers her faerie prince, yada yada yada, and when all is said and done, lives [...]
Lexie of Poisoned Rationality posted her review of Meredith Holmes’s Unseelie.
“Overall I enjoyed Unseelie a lot. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fantasy read that’s both humorous but with dark touches or who found themselves wanting to know a little more about the creatures after reading other Fae related books.”
To read [...]
Cholla of The Long and the Short of It posted her review of Meredith Holme’s Unseelie.
Faery tales and Celtic mythology have always been keen interests of mine and Meredith Holmes combines them both seamlessly in this one story. She does a great job of mixing the old world myths with a very contemporary heroine. An [...]
Aaron M. Wilson of The Soulless Machine Review posted his review of Joely Sue Burkhart’s Well of Sky.
“Well of Sky” by Joely Sue Burkhart jumped out at me. The description mentioned the Maya and it has been a longtime since I’ve read a story about them.
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Ya’el: A Glimpse of Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Lee Anne Phillips
Ya’el, by Tala Bar
Published by Drollerie Press in electronic form (pdf)Ya’el, the eponymous protagonist of the novella bearing her name, inhabits the uncertain interface between girlhood and womanhood, fierce and proud, as young girls often are, and unwilling to give up any of [...]
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