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Read more…: untitled post 620Learn how to write emotionally bold, honest characters who react with depth and intensity. Stop letting your protagonists play it safe and create the fearless, unforgettable characters readers root for.
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Read more…: untitled post 461Info Dumping: Why Too Much Backstory Can Kill Your Story Overloading readers with backstory is one of the biggest mistakes new authors make. Learn what info dumping is, why it happens, and how to fix it before your reader’s eyes glaze over like mine do after three paragraphs about ancestral breakfast preferences.
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ARC: Ballad of the Blade by Andrew Meritt
Read more…: ARC: Ballad of the Blade by Andrew MerittA dark and gritty fantasy debut that balances blood and brutality with heart. Ballad of the Blade by Andrew Meritt delivers emotional twists, cinematic violence, and a finale that left me speechless. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next.
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Read more…: The Housemaid by Freida McFaddenA fast-paced domestic thriller, Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid kept me turning pages. A quick, bingeable read with messy morality and plenty of drama.
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You Like It Darker by Stephen King
Read more…: You Like It Darker by Stephen KingThis collection left me reeling. King isn’t just exploring horror here — he’s facing grief, aging, and the weight of being human. Some stories gutted me, others gave me hope, and together they left me needing to take a breath before diving back in.
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Read more…: untitled post 288In horror, characters make the fear real. Here’s how to develop believable protagonists, flawed villains, and terrifying monsters that stay with readers long after the last page.
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My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
Read more…: My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham JonesMy Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones is a slow-burn slasher that explodes into a blood-soaked finale. Dark, emotional, and unforgettable.
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Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
Read more…: Home Before Dark by Riley SagerHome Before Dark by Riley Sager is a haunted house story with a twist. Equal parts horror, thriller, and whodunnit, it follows Maggie as she returns to the infamous Baneberry Hall — the house her father made famous in a bestselling book. From eerie scares to shocking reveals, this novel kept me guessing until the…
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The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano
Read more…: The First Witch of Boston by Andrea CatalanoA haunting, emotional read—The First Witch of Boston blends history, love, and defiance in a story that lingers long after the final page.
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Read more…: untitled post 194The Unseen Terror: How to Scare Readers Without Showing the Monster The scariest horror isn’t what you show — it’s what you don’t. Learn how to use unseen terror to build suspense, raise tension, and keep readers turning pages.