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Notes on Types of Ghost

Ghosts have long been a part of human folklore and beliefs. They are said to be the spirits of dead people who have not moved on to the afterlife for various reasons. While there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of ghosts, the belief in their existence remains widespread in many cultures around…

Book Review: Don’t Lie

I grew up loving 80s slasher stories. From Nightmare on Elm Street, to Friday the 13th and the incredible Halloween, I loved watching an inescapable killer stalking college students and picking them off one-by-one. In truth, when I watch them nowadays, a part of me cheers on Freddie, Jason and Michael, urging them to get…

Putting in a Good Word

When readers recommend books to their friends, it can greatly benefit authors. Not only does it increase book sales and exposure, but it also helps to build a loyal following of readers who are invested in an author’s work. Below you’ll find FIVE reasons for recommending your favourite author to your book-buying friends. All of…

Book Review: This is Where We Talk Things Out

Written by Caitlin Marceau Narrated by Linda Jones Review by Ashley Lister Miller has reluctantly agreed to spend a weekend with her estranged mother, Sylvie. There is clearly some family tension, partly because Sylvie doesn’t seem to have accepted her daughter’s sexuality, partly because parents have this way of screwing over their children. I suspect…

The Hinn and the Jinn: Understanding Supernatural Beings in Islamic Belief

In Islamic belief, the concepts of the Hinn and the Jinn refer to supernatural beings that hold significant importance in Muslim theology and folklore. While they share similarities in their origins and characteristics, they are distinct entities with unique characteristics and roles within Islamic beliefs and practices. The Hinn, also known as Hinni or Hinnawi,…

Book Review: Those You Killed

Review by Ashley Lister  Elwood Cathis is a junkie. It’s a habit that’s cost him his writing career, his family and his dignity. All that he has now is the use of a remote villa in the middle of nowhere, kindly loaned to him by his dealer, and the desperate hope that this time he…

Cover Reveal: The Ghosts of Cemetery Road

So, this is the one I’ve been working on for the past six months or more. This was the one I was writing when I got interrupted by the need to write K: the story of an alien invasion. This was the one I’ve been researching for a long, long time. This is The Ghosts…

Why are so Many Pubs Haunted?

Pubs, or public houses, have a long history that spans centuries, and many of them have developed a reputation for being haunted. There are several reasons why so many pubs are believed to be haunted, ranging from historical events to local legends and folklore. Firstly, the history of pubs often involves a variety of events…

Aliens in Horror Fiction

Aliens have long been a staple of horror fiction, featuring in countless books, movies, and TV shows. These extraterrestrial creatures are often portrayed as menacing and otherworldly, and their appearance can be the source of great fear and dread. It is probably because of these influences that I decided to write my science-fiction novel: K.…

Blackstone Towers

Blackstone Towers is coming soon on audio. For those who like to hear stories read by the guy who wrote them, this is what it will sound like.

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