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Author Archives: Val
Book Review: Armored Hearts by Pauline Creeden & Melissa Turner Lee
This is a fantasy/steampunk story taking place in England. A cripple named Gareth is bound to a wheelchair and detests his lack of mobility. As a child, however, he saves a girl in a moment of panic. She was falling … Continue reading
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He’s Here For You
Is Lorelei Cecelia Franklin a tragic character? Her mother tried to warn her. Her friends tried to warn her. All of Faulkner’s servants and acquaintances tried to warn her, too. Even Faulkner tried a few times despite his reservations. But, … Continue reading
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Why I Hated The Great Gatsby (the soulless, ADHD film adaptation)
My husband will be the first to tell you that I’m a critic any time we go to the movies. In his words, I “overanalyze everything.” But I didn’t go into this movie trying to be negative. And keep in … Continue reading
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Faulkner’s Apprentice Blog Tour Wrap-Up
In case you missed it, here are some notable stops on my Faulkner’s Apprentice blog tour: A creepy interview with The Bad Man My thoughts on why I write horror Read up on my writing quirks and thoughts on upcoming … Continue reading
Book Review: The Bloodletter’s Daughter (A Novel of Old Bohemia) by Linda Lafferty
This book hooked me from the start. It begins with a deranged boy, Don Julius, trying to solve a code hidden in a book. We learn that this is the bastard son of the king. When the king arrives to … Continue reading
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Writer Wednesdays: Cover Reveal for Beguiled
~ About the Author ~ Urania Sarri lives in Korinthia, Greece with her husband and sons. She holds a BA in English Language and Literature and an Msc in Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). She specializes in … Continue reading
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Book Review: Mark of the Dragonfly by Bobbie Shafer
This is the story of a boy named Caleb who was given up for adoption as a baby. He is raised at a horrible orphanage until he’s rescued by a relative who opens his eyes to an entire world of … Continue reading
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Faulkner’s Apprentice Official Trailer
I’m excited to announce the release of the official trailer for Faulkner’s Apprentice. The Kindle version of the novel is only $2.99, which you can purchase here. Enjoy!
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Faulkner’s Apprentice Release: Why Horror?
As the author of a light-hearted mystery series for kids, people have been asking me lately, “why horror?” Some seem surprised that mild-mannered Val would write about ghosts and murder and a bad man who seeks everyone’s demise. The reason … Continue reading
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Book Review: January Black by Wendy S. Russo
As a freedom lover myself, I absolutely adored this book! Yes, I know I just ended that sentence with an exclamation mark, but this book deserves it. This is a futuristic/dystopian novel set in a future civilization that loosely follows … Continue reading
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