31 Days Of Thrills And Chills #05 ~ The Underwearwolf By Gideon Sterer

Posted: October 5, 2026 in Children's books, reviews
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 The Underwearwolf

By Gideon Sterer

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Genre: Children’s Book / Halloween

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MY REVIEW

A young boy’s love of underwear gets hairy. Gifted by his uncle, they come with a warning. Do not wear them during the full moon. He makes a mistake, puts them on, and it’s a mad dash as he transforms and skedaddles through the neighborhood.

The author offered an adorable story and the illustrator delivered incredible illustrations.

Don’t you love it when a book makes you snort? Yep, I snorted and chuckled my way through The Underwearwolf.

5 STARS

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Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Creepy Pair of Underwear, this wolfish picture book romp follows a kid who finds himself in a hairy situation when he dons a pair of not-so-normal undies under the light of the full moon.

Do not, under any circumstances,
Or for any reason,
Wear this underwear under the full moon.

Do you understand?

Get ready to howl with laughter as one rule-breaking, underwear-loving kid transforms into a—gasp!—UNDERWEARWOLF! Now he’s on an unforgettable nighttime adventure that may or may not include furry paws, sharp claws, uncomfortable wedgies, and an honest-to-goodness wild wolfpack! No butts about it—this is one read-aloud that’ll blow your undies off!

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A Healing Heart By Freda Ann ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: October 5, 2026 in Excerpt, giveaways, Holidays, Romance
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A Healing Heart in Twinkle Falls

By Freda Ann

 

 

(A Twinkle Falls Novel, #7)
Publication date: October 1st 2026
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Holiday, Romance

Nicole Holburg

After my military career with the Air Force’s Communications Squadron comes to a tragic ending, I head home to Twinkle Falls hoping to put my life back together.

With a failed relationship behind me, I won’t allow another man in my life since the last one nearly ended it.

Nick Rodriguez

I had my future planned out when I graduated from The Culinary Arts Academy in Switzerland. I’ll settle down with my childhood sweetheart in our home state of Hawaii, if she’d have me after years of lost communication.

As fate would have it, the only girl I’ve loved had married someone else.

When my best friend asks me to be his head chef at a prestigious inn in Twinkle Falls, I accept the offer. Building a new life in the small town where I went to high school leaves me feeling fulfilled.

Once my son comes to live with me, I’m soon reminded of what’s missing from this idyllic life… that one person who leaves me feeling complete. The problem is I have yet to meet her in this small town I’ve grown fond of.

Will these two have as much faith as the pastor does when he nudges Nicole to help Nick at the soup kitchen? Can the town busy bodies, who swoon over the man known as Jason Momoa’s doppelgänger, push Nick in the direction of his potential soulmate?

(Though this book is part of an ongoing series you should have no problem following Nicole and Nick’s storyline. If you’ve already read books 5 and 6 of the series, you’re more than likely familiar with this couple.)

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Enjoy this peek inside:

Wincing, I struggle to raise my puffy eyelids while feeling something cold beneath me. Rolling my head to the side I try taking in my surroundings. That’s when I get a glimpse of blood on the concrete under my twisted body.

Ahhh, what— I draw a ragged breath while trying to figure out what’s happening, but that’s when my world turns black.

The next thing I remember is waking up in a white sterile room full of machinery emitting various tones and a window with the blinds half closed. With fuzzy eyes I notice silver rails on each side of the bed I’m lying in. While blinking, glimpses of a nurse taking my vitals comes into view. When finished, she moves to the foot of the bed to type on a computer.

“Where… am I?” I ask attempting to focus on the room. I struggle to fully open my eyes, but only manage to see pieces of my surroundings.

Pain shoots through me as I try lifting my hand to my swollen eyes. Unable to bear the pain rushing through me, my arm drops on top of my right leg as tears sting my eyes.

“Try not to move, Nicole.” A mature and soothing voice approaches me from the foot of my bed. “You’re in the hospital on base. I’m told you were also here a few weeks ago. Can you tell me what happened this time?” The nurse inquires.

My brain feels jumbled, like I’m trying to put together a puzzle without all the pieces, as I attempt to recall what could have put me in here.

Gently I shake my head staring at her while sobbing. “Why—” Unable to put words together I pause.

Breathing deep to calm myself isn’t easy, though I manage to take a few breaths before speaking slowly and softly. “Why can’t I… remember?”

“Oh, honey don’t be so hard on yourself.” She pats my arm. “In your condition you should thank God for being alive. If that knot on your head had been an inch closer to your temple, you wouldn’t be here.

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About Author Freda Ann:

Freda Ann is fondly known for her sweet/clean, HEA RomComs. Her loyal fans and reviewers have compared several of her books to Hallmark movies. Many have hit #1 in multiple categories after release.

She writes relatable, faith and family based love stories which include kids and adorable dogs. Her writing style appeals to people of all ages. Her books will take you on an emotional journey with likable characters, and dreamy settings you’ll wish you could visit.

After retiring from a career in the law enforcement field, Freda feels blessed to be able to write and self-publish her stories for everyone to read. She adores her large family, 5 children and 9 grandchildren, and hosts monthly family gatherings.

To hear about new releases, please follow her on Amazon and also on Goodreads.

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Branko ~ Smoke Jumper Extraordinaire By Alexandra Arneri

Posted: October 5, 2026 in Book Promos, Children's books
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Children’s Book

Date Published: March 30, 2026

Publisher: Trela Mela Press

 

A brave little dragon. A forest in danger. A powerful story about
friendship, courage, and protecting the world we share.

 

Little Branko lives high above Dragonville in Zmajograd, a city of dragons
controlled by rules – the Dragons’ Code. Under this code, dragons cannot
put out fires and dragons cannot be friends with humans. But Branko has never
understood why. Unlike the other dragons, he does not want to start
fires—he wants to put them out.

When Branko questions the Dragons’ Code in school, he is told to
“learn” and not “think”. When he persists, he is
banished from his community. Determined to follow his heart, he travels to the
human town below and dreams of becoming a firefighter. But the humans are
afraid of him, too. Caught between two worlds that refuse to accept him,
Branko must decide whether to give up—or keep believing that kindness
can change everything.

When a dangerous wildfire threatens the forest shared by humans and dragons,
Branko finally gets his chance to prove that courage is not about following
old rules. It is about doing what is right.


Branko: Smokejumper Extraordinaire is a heartwarming children’s picture
book about friendship, bravery, community, environmental responsibility, and
the importance of questioning division. With themes of inclusion, cooperation,
wildfire awareness, and respect for firefighters, this inspiring story
encourages young readers to look beyond fear, challenge unfair rules, and
discover the extraordinary power of helping others.

Perfect for children who love stories about dragons, firefighters, friendship,
nature, and unlikely heroes, this meaningful book is ideal for family reading,
classrooms, libraries, and conversations about courage, compassion, and caring
for our planet.

Great for readers interested in:

• Dragon picture books
• Firefighter books for kids
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Children’s books about friendship and acceptance
• Stories
about courage, kindness, and standing up for what is right
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Environmental books for children
• Climate books for children
• Wildfire awareness and forest
protection
• Social-emotional learning and community-building
stories

A beautifully imaginative tale for young readers who believe even the smallest
voice can spark big change.

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About Author Alexandra Arneri

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Alexandra Arneri is an author, attorney, producer, and human rights
advocate whose stories explore courage, connection, and the power of
questioning the rules that keep people apart.

Born in Belgrade, raised in Belgrade and Sydney, and shaped by formative years
in New York City, Alexandra brings a global perspective to her work. Her
writing often features unlikely characters—from mushrooms and fax
machines to thunder, lightning, flowers, Beeps, Honks, and dragons—who
discover that difference does not have to mean division.

Her debut children’s book, Branko: Smokejumper Extraordinaire,
introduces young readers to a brave little dragon who challenges tradition,
reaches across fear, and helps unite humans and dragons in the face of an
unprecedented and fierce wildfire. Inspired by themes of friendship,
environmental responsibility, community, and courage, the story reflects
Alexandra’s belief in the importance of compassion, cooperation, and
protecting the world we share.

Beyond children’s literature, Alexandra’s creative work spans
genres and platforms, including Gravity FM, a deep dive podcast exploring
planetary health and human rights, the satirical Degenerate Carrot cartoons,
and impactful storytelling through Apocryphal Pictures. She is also a
practicing attorney at Cittone Demers & Arneri LLP, where she maintains a
robust human rights practice, and serves as President of the Global Witness
Foundation.

Alexandra lives in San Francisco with her family. When she is not writing,
practicing law, producing stories, or advocating for human rights, she enjoys
painting, yoga, and creating imaginative tales about the courage it takes to
reach across what divides us.

 

 

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A Peek Inside The Tally By Christian Kay

Posted: October 5, 2026 in Dystopian, Excerpt, YA
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The Tally

By Christian Kay

 

(The Tally Trilogy, #1)
Publication date: October 1st 2026
Genres: Dystopian, Young Adult

Every soul is born with a hundred. Spend it, and you’re worth nothing.

In the sealed city of Galcyon, a number on your wrist is the measure of your soul. It buys your food, your shelter, your right to exist. When it hits zero, the iron cuff goes on, and the city works you until the Reckoning, the holy day when the worthless are executed in front of everyone and it’s called an act of mercy.

Micah has spent eighteen years believing the number is fair. He has to believe it, because it’s the only thing keeping his twin brother safe.

Then the city takes Milo.

To get him back, Micah goes down into the dark beneath Galcyon, past the labor pits and the people the Tally has already thrown away, and finds the one thing the regime can’t survive: proof that the number was never real. Saving his brother means tearing down the lie the whole city is built on, and it will cost him far more than points.

For readers who love dystopia with a beating heart, The Tally is the first book in a faith-driven trilogy about worth, sacrifice, and a love that refuses to be counted.

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Enjoy this peek inside:

I’m steering Milo toward the dry-goods stalls when the market goes quiet in the far corner. The silence spreads like spilled ink. It originates near a man I know by sight, an old cobbler who fixes boots at a little stand near the east structural posts. I’ve walked past him a thousand times without ever learning his name. Right now, he’s standing frozen beside his workbench, staring down at his own wrist.

His band is dead dark.

Two enforcers are already on him. These aren’t the guys in the soft gray uniforms who handle the census. These are the other kind. The ones in the heavy, matte-black armor that every kid down here learns never to stand near. They move with no rush at all, because a man at zero has nowhere left to run.

I’ve never watched it happen this close. I know how the mechanics work, everyone does, but knowing the math of a thing and watching it happen five feet away are two different beasts. His number just ran out. Maybe it was the automated market toll the city skims off every trader just for standing here. Maybe it was a rent hike, a water tax, or just one more ordinary day stacked on top of too many others. It doesn’t matter. The system took the last fraction of what he had for the crime of existing, and a band at zero is finished.

The enforcer unclips an iron cuff from his tactical belt. It’s thick, dark, and heavy, a band with the light permanently choked out of it. He locks it around the old man’s wrist with a mechanical clack that I feel in my back teeth. Then he unkeys the gold band the man has worn his whole life and slides it off. Just like that, the old guy isn’t a person the Tally bothers to calculate anymore. He’s a piece of state property. The entire transformation took the space of a single breath.

He doesn’t fight. He just asks one question, his voice so quiet that it only carries because the market has gone breathless.

“Can I keep my tools?”

The enforcer tells him calmly that the stand and everything on it is immediately forfeit. He says the old man should be grateful, because asset forfeiture is the merciful route, and the alternative is far worse. He speaks with an eerie, practiced politeness that makes my stomach turn.

Then they march the old man toward the freight elevators that drop deep beneath the market floor, down into the Undercount where they bury everyone who falls. The crowd immediately closes the gap where his workbench stood, erasing him as if he were nothing but wind.

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About Author Christian Kay:

Christian Kay writes young adult and new adult speculative fiction that blends gripping adventure with themes of courage, sacrifice, redemption, and faith. Through immersive worlds, unforgettable characters, and thought-provoking stories, Christian explores what happens when ordinary people are forced to choose between comfort and truth.

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31 Days Of Thrills And Chills #4 ~ Night Struck By Jenna Black

Posted: October 4, 2026 in horror, reviews, urban fantasy
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 Nightstruck

By Jenna Black

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Genre: Horror / Urban Fantasy / Supernatural

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MY REVIEW

They say you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. I believe that, but….. this is a killer cover and right from first glance had me leaning in to see everything. Then, I read the synopsis and was sold.

Imagine. You’re walking down the street at night. The same street you always walk on. And something catches your eye. You stop, trying to figure out what’s different. It’s not obvious, but you notice the decorative iron fence has changed. Then, you cut through the park and something about the trash can raises the hairs all over your body. You give it a wide berth, chalking it up to your imagination. Not long after you’re being chased by said trash can.

Becket hadn’t mean for it to happen. She thought she was rescuing an abandoned baby. That’s not what it was though. Now, the city that looks normal during the day has turned into a deadly otherworldly domain at night. This book was right up my alley. I ate it up hook, line and sinker. I remember when I watched Stephen King’s IT. Never walked by another sewer drain without moving across the road again. And now I no longer casually walk across a manhole cover. You never know…….

I’d love for this made into a movie. Some of the scenes would be out of this world to see. Just look at the cover!

5 STARS

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Synopsis

It starts with a cry in the night.

Becket, walking her dog one winter evening, fears it’s an abandoned baby left out in the cold. But it is something else—something evil—and it tricks Becket into opening a doorway to another realm, letting a darkness into our world, a corruption that begins transforming Philadelphia into a sinister and menacing version of itself…but only at night.

The changes are subtle at first, causing Becket to doubt her senses and her sanity. But soon the nightmarish truth is impossible to deny: By day, the city is just a city, but at night it literally comes alive with malevolent purpose. Brick and steel become bone, streetlights turn into gallows, and hungry alleys wait to snare mortal victims. Terrified citizens huddle indoors after dusk, as others succumb to the siren song of the night, letting their darker sides run wild.

Once, Becket’s biggest problems were living up to her police commissioner father’s high expectations and a secret crush on her best friend’s boyfriend. Now she must find a way to survive and protect her loved ones…before the darkness takes her as well.

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Angelica Under Glass ~ A Green Witch And Thorn Mystery By C.L. Roman

Posted: October 4, 2026 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways, Paranormal or fantasy
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Angelica Under Glass (A Green Witch and Thorn Mystery)
by C L Roman


Angelica Under Glass (A Green Witch and Thorn Mystery)
Paranormal Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Hawthorne, Florida, USA
Independently Published
Publication date ‏ : August 28, 2026
Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
Paperback
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8235384866
Digital
ISBN-13 : ‏: 9798235844025
ASIN : B0HBD58WTR

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When the main sponsor of a regional potions competition is found dead in her hotel suite, the evidence is almost too neat: a rare allergy, a suspicious vial, and Lena Knox’s best friend standing over the body.

Faye didn’t do it. But someone went to a lot of trouble to make it look like she did.

Lena – green witch and reluctant amateur sleuth – isn’t about to let her best friend take the fall. Not when the killer is still in the hotel, the suspect list includes half the potions industry, and the motive turns out to be tangled up in a family secret Faye didn’t even know she had.

With her familiar, Thorn, offering opinions she didn’t ask for, and her ex-boyfriend inconveniently working the case, Lena is going to need more than potions to untangle this one.

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About Author C L Roman

C.L. Roman (aka Cheri) writes fantasy across multiple subgenres — this cozy paranormal mystery marks her first foray into crime-solving witches. She lives in Northeast Florida with her ever-patient husband and their spirited mini-menagerie: Jack E. Boy, the super Chihuahua; Bennie the Jet; Pyewacket (Pye), the frequently invisible cat and possible space alien; and Lilly, all grown up now and every bit as imperious as she always intended to be. Find Cheri online at clroman.com and on Facebook under C.L.’s Novel Bunch.

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31 Days Of Thrills And Chills #3 ~ Zombees By Justin Colon

Posted: October 3, 2026 in Children's books, reviews
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 Zombees

by Justin Colon

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Genre: Children’s Book / Halloween

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MY REVIEW

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love seeing all of the yards decorated and go all out with my own. And I love spooky stories, including children’s books. They bring back fun memories of curling up under my blanket with a flashlight to read a scary book.

What’s that buzzing in the sky. Is it a plane? Flies? No, it’s the Undead Bee Parade. What could they want?

Zombees was a delight. I enjoyed the rhyming. First, I read it silently. Then I read it aloud. And the illustrations added to the silly, eerie fun. I loved it.

5 STARS

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Synopsis

A swarm of zombie bees invades an unsuspecting town on Halloween night in this delightfully spooky and highly charming picture book from the author of The Quacken—perfect for fans of Creepy Carrots and Los Gatos Black on Halloween.

What’s that creepy buzzing sound coming from the graveyard ground?

ZOMBEES!

When these undead insects invade, they send everyone fleeing in fright.

Are they hunting for a snack?
Do they like the taste of veins?
Have they come to eat your brains?!

Find out in this rhyming Halloween tale with an unexpected twist!

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The Glass Moth By D. Lieber ~ Trailer And Giveaway

Posted: October 3, 2026 in Dystopian, Fantasy, giveaways
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Dystopian Fantasy
 
Date Published: 09-15-2026
Publisher: Ink & Magick
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Her magic comes naturally. His is synthetic. Their different approaches could
get one of them killed.
Wisconsin, 2050. Kallista Marquis
doesn’t expect much anymore. When poor air quality and undrinkable water
are everyday problems, the pessimistic gardener is just glad to have a roof
over her head. But when a handsome glassblower informs her she’s a
natural witch, she eagerly learns the illicit craft as she discovers her
ability to finally impact the world.
Fort Meade. Evan Wells should be
thrilled with his special assignment. Desperate to keep taking the
wish-granting drug that makes him feel invincible, the Army specialist focuses
on hunting down naturals and avoiding the snarky yet attractive private who
hardly gives him a moment’s peace. But when his lack of progress again
threatens a court-martial, his spiraling anxiety endangers more than he’s
willing to risk.
Trapped by the economic, governmental, and environmental
pressures of their time, these opposing sides believe magic is the only
glimmer of hope either of them has. But is that power worth it? Is it worth
dying for? Is it worth killing for?
Uncertainty, love,
secrets, and sorcery tangle the threads of fate in this slice-of-life
dystopian fantasy.

 

 

 

 

About Author D. Liber
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 D. Lieber writes character-driven stories for every mood. Her characters
breathe as if they have souls, and her effortlessly immersive worlds hold
inner harmonies that cleverly tie everything together.
Beyond her skeptic
and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She is a romantic
idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head
in the clouds. When she isn’t planning her next physical adventure,
she’s recklessly jumping from one fictional world to another. Her love
of reading led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State
University. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and
Nox).
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Murder On Mulberry Lane ~ A Mildred Wiggins Cozy Mystery By Lori Soard

Posted: October 3, 2026 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways
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Murder on Mulberry Lane
(Mildred Wiggins Cozy Mysteries)
by Lori Soard


Murder on Mulberry Lane (Mildred Wiggins Cozy Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Fictional town of Maple Hollow, Indiana
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2026
Print length ‏ : ‎ 211 pages
Paperback
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8185329344
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H8293CY1
Digital
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GX2Z9NP6

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Small town. Big secrets. One woman who refuses to mind her own business.

Mildred Wiggins isn’t nosy․

She just… pays attention․

It’s been fifty years since Mildred moved to the small Indiana town of Maple Hollow․ She knows her neighbors by name‚ their habits‚ and when something isn’t right․ The man living near her on Mulberry Lane has been setting off every alarm she has․

He’s rude․ Secretive․ Always in trouble with someone. When he’s found dead at the bottom of his porch steps‚ most of the neighbors are not surprised․

The police deem it an accident․

Mildred calls it suspicious․

Armed with her surprising powers of observation‚ her keen sense of justice‚ and her exceedingly opinionated rooster‚ Sir Alphonse Beauregard Clucksworth III‚ Mildred sets out to solve the case․ Because in a town like Maple Hollow, everyone knows everyone… which means anyone could be hiding something.

The deeper Mildred digs‚ the more she believes his death was not an accident․

It was murder․

But it will take more than curiosity to prove it. Will Mildred be the only one brave enough to ask the questions no one else dares?

After all, in Maple Hollow‚ secrets don’t disappear․

They wait․

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Lori Soard has a PhD in Journalism and Creative Writing, but she’s hardly the stuffy professor type. She loves nothing better than a good romantic comedy and thinks the good guy should always win, and the ending should always be happy.

From an early age, Lori started honing her storytelling skills. As a kid, she was rarely seen without a book in her hand, even walking and reading at the same time. Her first stories were about the world around her. At twenty she wrote her first novel, which she admits was horrible. At twenty-one, she sold her first article to a local newspaper. Once she got that taste of having others read her work and realizing that she could reach others and touch their hearts, there was no turning back for this natural-born writer.

“If I can make someone’s day just a tiny bit better,” Lori says, “if I can make them smile even though they are sad, make them think things could be better, make them understand how much God loves them, then I have accomplished something. I write my stories, articles, and books with that one person in mind who really needs the message. If I can change one person’s perspective, then I’ve succeeded.”

Lori is a lifelong Hoosier and lives in southern Indiana with her high school sweetheart turned husband. They have two grown daughters and two granddaughters. She always has her critters surrounding her, including a couple of miniature dachshunds and several rescue cats. “During the extreme low points in life, it has been my animals that have seen me through. There is nothing like the deep devotion of a dog or the unconditional love of a cat.” Lori adores animals, and while some of her dear friends have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, she will always stand by her belief that animals make the world a better place.

She loves to hear from her readers and blogs regularly.

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31 Days Of Thrills And Chills #2 ~ Fright By Kevin Bachar

Posted: October 2, 2026 in horror, reviews, Short stories and collections
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Welcome to My 31 Days Of Thrills And Chills 2026! I’m so excited to do it again. I’ll be sharing reviews and lots of extra spooky stuff every day leading up to Halloween. I hope you’ll join me!

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I’m sharing all kinds of books, movies, and other spooky stuff for every day in October. Gots to get those scares on for the 31st!

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 Fright Short Stories Of Terror, Horror And Fear

By Kevin Bachar

Genre: Horror

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MY REVIEW

Beware…… scares await. Ooh, I love a good scare. And when I get a bunch in one book, even better. You never know what lurks. Waiting to make those hairs stand up on the back of your neck and flinch at the little noises just loud enough to hear but not able to identify what they are, or what’s making them.

I try not to pick favorites but A Pile Of Rocks won out. All of these were good and Kevin gave a lot of different scenarios. I couldn’t help but feel bad for the characters. Many were left with making the choice between the lesser of bad decisions.

I watch lots of scar podcasts and these would fit right in.

4 STARS

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Synopsis

A father and his two children visit a roadside attraction with a very special and very dangerous corn maze.

When a man rents a car with a CD stuck in its player, he decides to hit play and listen. Unfortunately, it’s a recording of a warning to the current driver, “Don’t leave the car.”

A lonely Fire Watch Ranger battles an unseen force that wants to enter her tower.

What happens when a NYC Detective interrogates a murderer who was supposedly executed years before?

From the writer who brought you the best-selling short story collections DREAD, CREEP, and CURSED comes a new set of tales that will force you to lock the doors and turn on the lights. FRIGHT is book three in the TRILOGY OF TERROR series.
FRIGHT is filled with the moments when our legs feel unsteady, and our hearts race, when the creatures and beings of the netherworld cross over and inhabit what we thought were safe spaces.

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