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Word Slinger Project: Bjørn Larssen Releases Storytellers

Indie Author Bjørn Larssen has released his first novel Storytellers.

Storytellers is a unique Nordic Historical Fiction with a splash of suspense set in 1920 Iceland. Hermit, blacksmith Gunnar can’t imagine being known for much at all when he finds himself embroiled in a tale spun by a suspicious wealthy stranger. Soon he finds himself the center of more attention than he could ever conceive; storytellers are everywhere.

Readers should be excited to delve into the historic Nordic cultural traditions in this novel; and the idea of a storytelling as a craft should excite anyone who enjoys a good narrative.

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Giveaway: Chelsea Mueller Up For Grabs Giveaway

This year at ApollyCon 2019 I met Chelsea Mueller the author of the Urban Fantasy series: Soul Charmer. Chatting with Chelsea was so fun that I got enough material for three interviews so keep checking in. The first is an About the Author Interview your can hear right here.

You also have the chance to win some awesome stuff! I have two prizes available for you. First prize is a signed copy of Lost Souls with Chelsea Mueller swag. Second prize is a swag bag of Chelsea Mueller and ApollyCon goodies.

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Word Slinger Project: ApollyCon Interview with Chelsea Mueller

If you have never heard of Chelsea Mueller let me assure you that you aren’t alone–but you no longer have any excuse. I met this bad ass woman and she was charming as all get out. I have three parts of my interview with her and this is part one where you get to meet Chelsea and find out a little about what she writes, what she has been reading, and what is important to her. Don’t waste another minute, watch this.

Oh and you can win a first prize: signed copy of her newest Soul Charmer novel, Lost Souls, or second prize: Chelsea Mueller and ApollyCon swag bag from me! Enter Here.

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Word Slinger Project: ApollyCon Interview with S.J. West

I had the chance to interview S.J. West at ApollyCon 2019. Most of the audio reviews were pretty straightforward and I was happy with how they turned out but this interview in particular was one for which I wish I had video. S.J. West’s facial expressions sold her answers and I cheated you out of the better part of my Yay or No interview with her because it is only audio. I promise that if I ever get the chance to rectify this in the future I will!

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Book Review: The Shattered Seam by Kathleen Groger

The Shattered Seam by Kathleen Groger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trippy.

One of my favorite books is the Haunting of Hill House. Shirley Jackson’s book raises the question to the reader of reality versus perception. It’s considered a horror story but at the crux of it it’s a psychological thriller. A true terror story. What could possibly be scarier than one’s mind being the true monster. Kathleen Groger dangles the same unsettling conundrum before her main character, Sam. What is more lovely is that she then offers us the same threads to hang ourselves with because this is quite possibly one of the funnest psychological thrillers I’ve read in sometime.

Sixteen year old Sam is suffering through a school holiday with her wacky uncle Eric who is a ghost hunter. He and his team have the opportunity to explore creepy Defiance Castle on the ominous Shadow Island, a paranormal location that is reported to be one of the most darkly haunted spots in America. The terrible history of the castle is owed to it’s more terrifying creator, a serial killer and maniac who tortured his way into the hearts of eager paranormal investigators. Sam’s aghast at her uncle’s enthusiasm in a junk science that scams frightened masses into misguided believers. Worse yet, she doesn’t want the people from her school assuming she is part of the circus sideshow even if the rewards would be to her benefit. There are higher stakes at risk for her to entertain his ideas, and being popular isn’t really that important to her. Continue Reading