Author Archives: Val

Writer Wednesday: Women in Horror

February is Women in Horror month. As a writer who sometimes leans toward the “dark,” I was excited to hear this. Since being addicted to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (a gateway book to other horror), I have … Continue reading

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Book Review: Dark Hollow by Brian Keene

Warning: this is a horror novel with explicit content and best suited for mature readers and fans of the horror genre. Dark Hollow was recommended to me by a Facebook friend, who said he could not put the book down. … Continue reading

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View my interview on “Writer’s Block”

It’s Friday the 13th, and speaking of scary, I’ve been interviewed by Loudoun County Public Schools for their “Writers Block” feature! Growing up, I always thought watching myself on film was the scariest thing in the universe. Looking back on … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction: Her Back Into It

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 RC Bonitz, author of A BLANKET FOR HER HEART.   … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction: Childhood Dreams

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to use the following five words in a story: candy, whistle, ferry, ring, and kitchen. This week’s contribution is by Kathy L. Price.   Childhood Dreams by Kathy L. … Continue reading

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Book Review: Dead of Autumn by Sherry Knowlton

This book follows Alexa, a lawyer who moved from New York City back to her roots in Pennsylvania, where she lives in her family’s cabin in the woods. Aside from being a lawyer, she volunteers at a women’s clinic that … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction: Night Intruder

  Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to use the following five words in a story: candy, whistle, ferry, ring, and kitchen. Today’s contribution comes from Cathy MacKenzie. Check out her books on Smashwords at … Continue reading

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Book Review: Hannah’s Dream by Diane Hammond

Because this book came recommended, I knew I should stick with it even though it didn’t immediately capture my interest. The book is well written, and Hammond’s strength is the way she interweaves her characters together. It certainly is a … Continue reading

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Flash fiction: The Real Candy Crush Saga

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story using the words candy, whistle, ferry, ring, and kitchen. Today’s story comes to you from Val Muller, author of the young adult novel The Scarred Letter, a … Continue reading

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Book Review: Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free: Laws for the Internet Age by Cory Doctorow

I am generally not a fan of nonfiction, reading the genre only on recommendation. This book was recommended by a colleague who started reading the book and then realized it would be perfect for me. In the book, which is … Continue reading

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