Is fantasy a male-dominated genre? I don't think so. Tanith Lee is the first name that springs to my mind, perhaps because my mother loved her work. My mother also introduced me to Marion Zimmer Bradley and her Thendara books. Later I would buy Mists of Avalon. It remains a firm favourite, although dog-eared and … Continue reading A Fresh Wind Blowing Through Stereotypes
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This post is about Marjorie Mallon the author of The Curse of Time Book One The Bloodstone. Here is the live link to the paperback of The Curse of Time Book One - The Bloodstone https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curse-Time-Book-Bloodstone/dp/1999822439 I've had to amend my post to make sure that people on Facebook can see who this article … Continue reading Blog Tour – The Curse of Time Book One The Bloodstone By Marjorie Mallon
Happy Sunday to all readers. I felt compelled to write this post today. It is a beautiful spring day here in Scotland. The sun is shining, the frost is still nipping at my fingertips, but the crocuses are blooming, the witch hazel is resplendent with her coat of yellow and red. The birds are so … Continue reading In like a lion out like a lamb?
The fear lurks within all who put pen to page or fingers to keyboard. Should I do this? Should I actually sit down and write a story? What do I have to say that others would want to read? Our need to write is deep-seated, something we can’t deny. It’s a craving like you have […] … Continue reading Wise words from Anna Dobritt
I have been busy writing and stiring new story ideas in my cauldron to great effect. I am so proud to be a part of these two fantastic anthologies that are jam packed with scary stories by so many talented authors. First up is: A collection of spooky stories compiled by Dan Alatore. Links: http://amzn.eu/d4qiSIP … Continue reading
Join us in a spooktacular collection of macarbe, ghostly goings on in Plaisted Publishing's Ghostly Writes Anthology 2017. I'm proud to be one of the contributing writers to this edition, just in time for you all to be scared in the best Halloween tradition. Stories to read over and over and not just by candlelight … Continue reading Plaisted Publishing Presents Ghostly Writes Anthology 2017
Today I'm excited. Why? Because I'm hosting Emerian Rich and her latest novel in her Vampire Saga. This was due to air on 23rd October but technical faults, i.e. my email was sulking, meant that it goes out today. I love vampires, always have, always will. Emerian's vampires are a completely different walk down the … Continue reading
The Next Great Horror Writer Contest has finished. It's been a rollercoaster ride but I can exit the roller coaster armed with new knowledge and techniques to further my craft. Some of the challenges were alien to me, scripts for instance. The last challenge script saw me reading the instructions wrongly and writing a video … Continue reading Finished
I am proud to present The Box Under The Bed. An anthology of frightening, horrific, paranormal and downright spooky tales by a selection of authors brought together by best selling author Dan Alatorre. I am extremely proud to be one of the authors included in this spine shivering collection. Warning: Check the doors and windows … Continue reading The Box Under The Bed
Today I am sharing Marjorie Mallon's new book - Curse of Time 1 The Bloodstone. Synopsis: On Amelina Scott’s thirteenth birthday, her father disappears under mysterious circumstances. Saddened by this traumatic event, she pieces together details of a curse that has stricken the heart and soul of her family. Amelina longs for someone to confide … Continue reading Marjorie Mallon – Curse of Time 1 The Bloodstone
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