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Anthology of Indie Writers, short story review

TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Julian: The Rise Of The Prophecy by Lubna Sengul

I’ve read Lubna Sengul’s Fantasy/Science Fiction book, The Danfian’s Prophecy, and was eager to read this further exploration of the Sofayans and Danfians. This short story in Twisted Tales is one of conflicts. Julian is torn between his two natures. The elusive Lilly tempts him with the reminder of the Sofayan need to feed on the spirits of humans. Julian’s parents discourage that, limiting him to … Continue reading TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Julian: The Rise Of The Prophecy by Lubna Sengul

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Book Review, Horror, Short Story

TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Insanitary by Robyn Cain

  Simply reading the tag line for Robyn Cain’s short story, Insanitary, I had the feeling something was not quite right. “Consider carefully where you walk the dog.” I’m familiar with Cain’s work having read a few of her full length books so I know her stories can take a bizarre twist. This short is no exception. When Henrietta takes her dog Scruffy for a … Continue reading TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Insanitary by Robyn Cain

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Anthology of Indie Writers, Review

TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Active vs. Passive – Anita Kovacevic

The second story in the exciting anthology, Twisted Tales, is by Anita Kovacevic. Kovacevic has a novella on Amazon, The Threshold as well as three children’s books and short stories in two other anthologies. Active vs. Passive is an intriguing and timely story of the mother of a teenage boy who is struggling to make ends meet on a tight budget. Missing her bus home after … Continue reading TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns: Active vs. Passive – Anita Kovacevic

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Short Story

Twisted Tales: A Man Walks Out Of A Bar by J. Mayerson Brown

The first story in this wonderful anthology is by author J. Mayerson Brown. Her first novel, The Long Dance Home, has been widely acclaimed on Amazon. Her contribution to this collection, A Man Walks Out Of A  Bar, is a fascinating examination of how fate can intervene in most unexpected ways. She skillfully develops her characters in a few short pages. The male protagonist Mitch … Continue reading Twisted Tales: A Man Walks Out Of A Bar by J. Mayerson Brown

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Book Launch, Book Sale

TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns (Various Authors)

  I recently had my short story, Old Habits, published in an anthology called Twisted Tales. It is quite an honor to have this horror story included with so many other authors I admire. Being recognized in an international collection is something I am very excited about. Here is the blurb from the Amazon page: “A unique short story anthology curated by the readers and … Continue reading TWISTED TALES: 15 Literary Lies & Epic Yarns (Various Authors)

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Book, Elizabeth Horton-Newton, Horror, Indie Authors, Suspense, thriller

Review of “Awethology Light” & “Awethology Dark”

Honored to have my short story “April Showers”, part of the Awethors Dark Awethology, recognized in this excellent review. I was thrilled to have my story included with these other wonderful authors. “My favorites here would have to be “Pennies from Heaven” and “The Lost Sheperd – A Short Reacher Story” (which made me want to read more of this author’s world immediately) and “April … Continue reading Review of “Awethology Light” & “Awethology Dark”

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Anthology

New Indie #Awethor Elizabeth Horton-Newton

Originally posted on Plaisted Formatting & Genealogy:
Elizabeth Horton-Newton is an #Awethor who started writing stories as a young child.  She writes wonderful stories and her short story “April Shower,” can be found in Awethology Dark.   Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve been writing since I was a child. In fact, when I was in the fourth grade we had to write an… Continue reading New Indie #Awethor Elizabeth Horton-Newton

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