Author Archives: Val

Flash Fiction: Moonlight on the Bay

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to write a scene involving the moon. Today’s contribution comes from RC Bonitz, author of A BLANKET FOR HER HEART. His latest book, DANGEROUS DECISIONS, has just been accepted for … Continue reading

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Book Review: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

I can’t remember who recommended this book to me, but she (or he) was right: I enjoyed it. This young adult horror novel follows a teenager named Cas as he travels across the country slaying ghosts. He follows his contacts … Continue reading

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Fantastic Fridays: Live Life Like a Dog

March is one of those months that contains three seasons of the year in one week. For those of us eager for spring, it can be a frustrating time. So for today’s Fantastic Friday post, I thought I’d share insight … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction: The Break-In (Choose Your Ending!)

This month’s prompt is to describe the scene/sequence of events which occur on a dark night when you’re alone in the house and someone is breaking in. This post has a special feature. You can choose your own ending from … Continue reading

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Book Review: Maisy and The Missing Mice by Elizabeth Woodrum

The first book in The Maisy Files series, Maisy and the Missing Mice is a middle-grade (grade 3, perhaps?) mystery that I snagged from Amazon on a day it was being offered for free. It is a quick read (I … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: What Dreams May Come

My late father-in-law joked with me–even from the Beyond. Early Thursday morning, I dreamed of my late father-in-law. He handed me three crumpled $1 bills. I frowned at them and said, “You don’t owe me this.” He simply said, “you’re … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction: Hugger-Mugger Eyes

The current prompt is to write a scene: You (or your heroine) are in a house alone. The night is dark and someone is breaking in. Describe the scene/ sequence of events. This week’s post is by Cathy MacKenzie. (No … Continue reading

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Book Review: Zoe and Zak and the Ghost Leopard by Lars Guignard

I signed up to review this book as part of a book tour. I only sign up for these types of books when the premise seems interesting. The book was advertised as a combination of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, … Continue reading

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Fantastic Friday: Sunrise, Sunset

Welcome! I’m adding a new Friday feature to my blog: Fantastic Friday. Watching the news and even scrolling down the Facebook feed, it’s so easy to encounter negative stories, complaints, and attacks. I found myself wishing people would take the … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction: Cold

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to write a dramatic scene. Your heroine is alone in a house someone is breaking into. Today’s contribution comes from Val Muller, author of THE SCARRED LETTER and the CORGI … Continue reading

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