Megan Jauregui Eccles | A Phantom of the Opera-inspired gothic fantasy

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What is the title of your latest release?
SING THE NIGHTWhat’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?
A Phantom of the Opera-inspired gothic fantasy about an ambitious soprano willing to do whatever it takes to win a magical singing competition - even learn forbidden magic...

Playlist | CUT TO THE ENDING by Maria Millage

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I'm not what I would call a “Music Person” (and my Spotify Wrapped is remarkably consistent year after year), but building a playlist is one of my integral drafting rituals. Here are five of the songs from my CUT TO THE ENDING playlist that, to me, are part of the bedrock of the book....

Melanie Moore | Exclusive Excerpt: ARE YOU STAYING, MANDY BOYLE?

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Excerpt from ARE YOU STAYING, MANDY BOYLE? by Melanie Moore:Angel took one look at my face and gathered me in his arms. All the sadness I’d suppressed in the anonymity of the subway rushed out in a flood of tears.“Mija! Are you hurt?”...

Mara Williams | A husband’s tragic death uncovers long-buried secrets

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What is the title of your latest release?
THE OTHER SIDE OF STARTING OVERWhat’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?
When her husband’s tragic death uncovers long-buried secrets, a young mother fights to protect her family and heal her heart in an...

Kym Roberts | Cozy Corner Interview: Alexandra Vasti and her paranormal mystery/romance killer combo

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Many cozy mystery authors step back and forth between genres, or just add bonus elements of a romance into their mystery novel. The author for November has given us an equal measure of mystery and romance in this “mashup.” (hmmm, what music will I choose for a Halloween reel on social media?) It doesn’t get...

Nicole Glover | Podcasts to ponder

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I love a good podcast. They make great companions while traveling or doing chores. Much like my reading preferences I listen to a wide range of things, but my favorite podcasts center on design, history, science, food, and those that manage to blend those together all at once.In DEATH BY CHRISTMAS CAKE, my amateur sleuths, Keisha...

Terri Reed | Exclusive Excerpt: MONTANA CHRISTMAS TARGET

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Excerpt from MONTANA CHRISTMAS TARGET by Terri Reed:“Do you think that’s why he was killed?”“And I think it’s why the assailants wanted to kidnap you rather than kill you,” Bryce said. “They want your recipe.”The upsetting theory had...

Giovanna Siniscalchi | Conversations in Character with Rodrick de Montfort, Viscount Saint John

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Book Title: THE SPY’S SONG
Character Name: Rodrick de Montfort, Viscount Saint JohnWhat is your greatest talent?
Discovering what people would rather I didn’t know. It is remarkable how much a man will reveal when he believes he is the cleverest person in the...

Smashwords Top 20 Bestselling Indie Fiction Sales Period: October 18– October 24, 2026

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Carol Efron | Exclusive Excerpt: A HIDDEN FATE

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An Excerpt from A HIDDEN FATE by Carol Efron, Chapter 3 Page 20:The black-and-white cat was lounging on the front steps of Julia’s apartment building when she arrived home. It seemed to be tracking the cars whizzing by on University Parkway. Julia sat down a foot or so away and...