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02/22/2026 Author Spotlight: Craig Brownlie
This week, Craig Brownlie is our spotlight author. I met Craig at my very first Authorcon in 2022, hosted by Scares That Care, as a fan of my work, so quite a surreal moment for me as I was not yet used to anyone saying they were a fan of mine, let alone being excited to meet me. Craig was an aspiring author at the time and we quickly became friends. He's kind, gentle, and truly a wonderful person to know. Check out his interview below and be sure to pick up one of his books!

Candace Nola
3 hours ago2 min read


02/22/2026— Christina Critiques (Wonderland nominees & the Booker List nominees)
Since Christina is busy moving her family for the next couple of weeks, we will be running a couple of very worthy re-posts of her reviews. Today, we wanted to remind you about these wonderful, award-nominated reads! WONDERLAND AWARDS NOMINEES - Finalist KENNEL By: Garrett Cook Release : 12/24/24 Page Count : 126 KU : No Hoopla : No Synopsis : Pup, a sub, lost his Dom and finds a home with Daddy. But Daddy is known in the community for sinister reasons and Pup finds that not

Candace Nola
4 hours ago2 min read


02/21/2026 Cover Reveal: The Resurrection Girl by Nathan D. Ludwig
THE RESURRECTION GIRL BY NATHAN LUDWIG Anastasia Fell has the power to resurrect the dead. The government exploits this ability in order to “defib” murderers at the scene of a crime. Innocent victims are left to rot while the feds look good with their conviction numbers. Naturally, this has taken a severe mental toll on Fell and she is desperate to break free and make a real difference. She gets more than she bargained for when her longtime obsessions in the Butcher Brothers,

Candace Nola
22 hours ago2 min read


02/21/2026 Black History Month: Did you say you need more Black Authors? Here are a few...
I often hear, usually during Black History month, that "I need to read more books by Black authors, can you show me a few?" My answer is always "sure, here you go," and a second later I send them a list that I keep handy on my phone. An ongoing list that I add to every day...a list that is not hard at all to find. Here's a list compiled from Goodreads, and below it, you'll find more links to other such lists that are published every year by various sites aimed toward promotin

Candace Nola
1 day ago3 min read


02/21/2026 Haunted Locations: The Chop-Chop House in Boise, Idaho
Happy Saturday! Today is a wild one! As soon as I saw the name of the location, I knew I had to delve into the history, and the history is pretty morbid. Enjoy! The Boise Murder House aka The Chop-Chop House The Boise Murder House aka The Chop-Chop House in Boise, Idaho. Photo: https://www.idahoarchitectureproject.org/ Many people know it as the Boise Murder House, but locals refer to it as something way creepier: The Chop-Chop House. On the morning of June 30, 1987, the base

Danielle Yvonne
1 day ago4 min read


02/21/2026 - Danielle's Dark Corners
Happy Saturday! Today, I bring you reviews for two absolutely incredible new releases. I cannot praise either one of these enough. Both are so easy to give five stars to. The two authors who wrote these books are both absolutely brilliant and deserve all the praise possible. ENJOY! THE DENIZENS By Brennan LaFaro WOW! What a read! This book had me in a chokehold from the first couple of pages. What an absolutely amazing story. Grief, small town, the dead that don’t die, sec

Danielle Yvonne
1 day ago6 min read


02/20/2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Linda D. Addison
Uncomfortably Dark honors Black Authors during Black History Month.

Candace Nola
2 days ago4 min read


02/20/2026 Candace Reviews: THE TRYST by L. Marie Wood
The Tryst The Red Thread Saga Book One By L. Marie Wood The Tryst is not your typical love story, in fact, it is not typical in any way. It’s a love story that transcends all others. It’s what happens when the universe lines up, when fates collide, when three souls meet and merge and become one. It’s yearning made tangible, longing fulfilled, inhibitions turned to dust, and the knowledge that you have finally found what you’ve been missing your entire life. The Tryst is a lov

Candace Nola
2 days ago2 min read


02/19/2026: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Victor LaValle
Uncomfortably Dark honors Black Authors during Black History Month.

Candace Nola
3 days ago1 min read


2-19-2026 Latham's Last Words: The Unholy Slaying Agency series by Guy Quintero
Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. It's Black History Month so it's the perfect time to talk about the Unholy Slaying Agency series by Guy Quintero. Book One: A Whisper In The Dark From the first to the last page it's non stop action. You barely get a chance to breathe before something else is happening. A full speed ahead adrenaline rush of a story. Military action meets occult horror sprinkled with all kinds of supernatural

Donna Latham
3 days ago2 min read


02/18/2026: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Tananarive Due
Uncomfortably Dark honors Black Authors during Black History Month.

Candace Nola
4 days ago1 min read


02/18/2026 Exploring the Labyrinth by Kit Power: THE CAGE, essay 24
Exploring The Labyrinth In this series, I will be reading every Brian Keene fiction book that has been published (and is still available in print) and then producing an essay on it. With the exception of Girl On The Glider, these essays will be based upon a first read of the books concerned. The article will assume you’ve read the book, and you should expect MASSIVE spoilers. I hope you enjoy my voyage of discovery. The Cage Welcome back to Keene country. Specifically, welcom

Candace Nola
4 days ago8 min read


02/17/2026: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: S. A. Cosby
Uncomfortably Dark honors Black Authors during Black History Month.

Candace Nola
5 days ago1 min read


02/17/2026 Candace Reviews: DUST BOWL CHILDREN by Wile E. Young and Emily Young
Dust Bowl Children By Wile E. Young and Emily Young Synopsis: Times are hard for folks and it’s even harder for siblings Calvin and Abigail Shepherd after the untimely death of their mother at the height of the Great Depression. With dust storms ravaging their home in Ross, Oklahoma, they wonder how they are going to make ends meet. Already ostracized due to being children of an unwed and unusual mother, suspicion only grows when strange happenings begin to plague the town. M

Candace Nola
5 days ago2 min read


02/16/2026: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: R.J. Joseph
Uncomfortably Dark honors Black Authors during Black History Month.

Candace Nola
6 days ago1 min read


02/16/2026 Candace Reviews: THRESHER by Michael Cole
Thresher by Michael Cole Audiobook ‘Could be the bookish love child of Jaws and The Meg 2’ Thresher was a lot of fun to listen to and grew wilder by the minute. Small town horror by the sea. Boaters become prey for a grossly overgrown Thresher shark, which leads to wide-spread panic, multiple bodies being washed ashore (at least, the parts not eaten), and a mystery to be solved by local police offer Leanord Riker, an officer of some infamy in his own right, who feels like a

Candace Nola
6 days ago2 min read


02/15/2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Nicole Givens Kurtz
Uncomfortably Dark honors Black Authors during Black History Month.

Candace Nola
Feb 156 min read


2/15/26 — Christina Critiques
THE BLOODY BRICK ROAD: A Wizard of Oz Retelling By: Maude Royer Release : 1/6/26 Page count : 320 KU : No Hoopla : No Synopsis : Dorothy losses her job, boyfriend, and not only witnesses a terrible car crash, but is one of the injured. Twenty-four years later, the past is coming back to haunt her. First line : “It’s the hormones, Dorothy told herself as she parked in from of an old brick house in downtown Montreal.” Favorite line : “Kansas? That’s unusual. Is that
Christina Pfeiffer
Feb 152 min read


02/14/2026 Mort's Forren Film Report: Week 2
Welcome back to the second week of Mort's Foreign Film Report! In case you missed any of the social media posts, check them out below! Day 8 CURE (1997) Country: Japan Language: Japanese Genre: Crime, Mystery Random people are killing other random people, with absolutely no motivation. The killers struggle to remember why they did it, and none of them can remember the man with the lighter. But there is one think that links the killings – an “X” carved somewhere. The detectiv

Candace Nola
Feb 145 min read


02/14/2026 Author Spotlight Series: Ivan K. Conway
Ivan K. Conway is one of the most supportive authors on Instagram. He has his own Facebook Group, Goblins & Gunslingers Country, where he posts some book stuff, daily dad jokes, and other truly terrible memes. He's a great guy, kind and friendly, and deserves way more notice and thanks for all he does, than he gets. Today, we are spotlighting him here and look for his blog post to go live tomorrow for wide social media sharing! Meet Ivan K. Conway! 1. Q: Introduce yourself i

Candace Nola
Feb 143 min read


















