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BOOK SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY: I Played My Best for Him! By Olapeju Simoyan

It’s a ho, ho, ho-liday book spotlight this Thursday as I am spotlighting the holiday historical, I Played My Best For Him!: The Inspiring Stories Behind The Little Drummer Boy and Other Christmas Favorites. It welcomes readers to learn the fascinating true stories behind how their favorite holiday classics came to be. Ideal for that history or musical history lover in your life, I Played My Best for Him delves into how such classic holiday songs like “O Holy Night”, “Joy to the World,” and “Silent Night” were birthed by each composer and lyricist. Including the “Little Drummer Boy” when the title is inspired by.

 Olapeju said, “The stories behind these songs are as moving as the music itself. In 2023, I recorded an album featuring 13 popular Christmas songs, and this book is a collection of essays that tell the inspiring stories behind those songs.”

I Played My Best for Him (The Inspiring Stories Behind The Little Drummer Boy and Other Christmas Favorites

Published: October 30, 2025

Genre: Books, Music, Musical genre, Sacred hymns

Pages: 100

This second edition has a new foreword by Dr. Mary Rorro, Chair of the American Medical Women’s Association’s Music and Medicine Committee, as well as a new postscript.

This collection of essays complements the album “Peju Sings! The Little Drummer Boy and Other Christmas Favorites,” which features thirteen Christmas songs recorded by the author and was first released in 2023. In this book, the author explores the stories behind each song, delving into the lives of the lyricists and composers, the context in which the songs were written, and other intriguing details. Readers will gain a fresh perspective on beloved carols like “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night” as they uncover their rich history. The themes of hope and peace that resonate through these timeless songs are also reflected in newer classics like “Feliz Navidad,” which transcended cultural barriers to become a bilingual favorite.

This book’s educational content will appeal to a broad audience, including those who may not celebrate Christmas. For those who do, it offers surprising insights into the origins of some of their favorite carols. No matter your background, this book invites you to be inspired by its stories and enjoy its message of celebration and reflection year-round.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Olapeju Simoyan (a.k.a. The Doctor Writer and The Doctor Singer) is an addiction medicine physician, professor and longtime advocate for the intersection of art and science. She helped establish medical humanities programs at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Reading Hospital, and has served as editor of several literary journals.

She combines her writing and photography in The Amazing World of Butterflies and Giraffes are Amazing. Her other books include the devotional Living Foolproof! Wisdom for Daily Living and the academic memoir Girls Become Doctors and Much More. Along with Dr. William Santoro, she co-authored Navigating the Methadone Maze: A Guide for Patients and Professionals.

Follow Olapeju www.thedoctorwriter.com and on Instagram @drsimo1, or LinkedIn at Olapeju SImoyan, MD, MPH

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY: Sage Haven by Paige Alexandra

I like Sage, so seeing the recent release of SAGE HAVEN by Paige Alexandra, it got picked to be in the spotlight this Thursday! It is book one in what is The Black Sigil of Naphal. Let’s dive in!

Sage Haven (The Black Sigil of Naphal) 

Release Date: November 19, 2025

Genre: Dark Romance

Feartures

• Dual-POV
• First in a Series
• Forced Proximity
• Forbidden Love
• Secret Pasts/Secret Society
• Trauma Recovery/Mental Health Rep
• Morally Gray MMC
• Captor/Captive Dynamic/Kidnapping
• Dark Romance
• Slow Burn
• BDSM
• Music as a Healing Element
• Redemption Arc
• He Calls Her "Wildflower"

SAGE
I ran to disappear. Providence was supposed to be a quiet and untouched place. A fresh start. But then I met Reich Davidian. Nothing escapes his gaze. Every word from his lips is a blade. And even as instinct begs me to turn away, something in me keeps finding its way back to him. But I know that every storm hides a calm at its core. And I think I’ve found his.
The only question is if it will be the end of me.

REICH
I was made to destroy monsters. But she isn’t one of them. Instead, she’s the complication that could ruin everything.Sage Holquinn is untamed, broken, and reckless enough to trespass on my property without realizing whose territory she’s stepped into. I should’ve turned her away. But distance is no longer an option.
She thinks she’s escaping the darkness.
She doesn’t realize she’s running straight into mine.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

My stories are an exploration of the human psyche, where trauma leaves permanent marks, love is both salvation and ruin, and survival often means surrendering to the darkness before clawing your way back to the light. I write for those who have lived through silence, for those who understand that healing is messy, brutal, and sometimes beautiful in its destruction.

In my worlds, nothing is black and white. Love coexists with obsession. Safety comes at a cost. And the past never stays buried. I believe in stories that haunt you long after the last page, where psychological horror bleeds into reality, and the line between devotion and destruction is razor-thin.

If you’ve ever felt broken and kept going anyway, these stories are for you.

Follow Alexandria at: @authorpaigealexandria on instagram or www.paigealexandria.com

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY: The Shadowless by R.J. Garcia

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! In the spotlight on this special Thursday is a book you might want on your holiday wish list! The Shadowless (At the Corner of Eden and Darkness Book One) by R.J. Garcia. Let’s check it out!

The Shadowless (At the corner of Eden and Darkness Book One)

Release Date: November 26, 2025

Genre: Dark Romantasy

Features
🥀 Modern faery tale vs real-life suspense
🥀 White and black magic
🥀 Family dysfunction
🥀 Hidden realms
🥀 He falls first
🥀 Twists and turns

Mae Dawson returns to her family’s cabin to look for her missing sister. One night, she goes to sleep only to awaken in the depths of the woods surrounded by eerie and indiscernible voices, which lead her to her sister’s grave.

Trying to piece her life back together, Mae juggles college and a romance with her best friend-turned-boyfriend, Benji. Yet, everything unravels when strange late-night calls come from beyond, and a malevolent force begins to invade her friends.

Adding to her unease is the presence of a mysterious stranger, Brandon Sills, who seems to lurk in the shadows, watching her every move. Despite the warning bells ringing in her mind, Mae feels an inexplicable attraction to him.

As mortal and magical forces conspire against her, Mae must trust Brandon to uncover the secrets of the fae—secrets that could change her life forever, if she is able to survive.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

R.J. Garcia is a wife and proud mom of two smart kids. She earned her MSW and worked with foster children and as a school social worker. Writing has been her other great love. She has been writing short stories for as long as she can remember. To her amazement, those short stories became novels!

Follow R.J. and her books at @writer_rjgarcia

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY: The Wicked Witch of the West by Dr. Lona Bailey.

With Wicked Part 2 coming out this month, when I spotted this book, I knew I had to feature it in the spotlight! Wicked Witch of the West: The Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon. From Baum’s imagination to Broadway’s stage,  learn how “Wicked Witch of the West” explores how the infamous Witch of the West from The Wizard of OZ became a mirror for modern feminism.

In this thought-provoking study, Bailey explores how the Wicked Witch of the West has evolved from L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel into a multifaceted feminist icon whose story continues to resonate. Through literature, film, and cultural analysis, she traces the Witch’s journey from feared outcast to symbol of defiance and empowerment, connecting her evolution to the broader struggles of women reclaiming their voices. More than a cultural history, this is an invitation to reexamine how “wickedness” has so often been the name given to women who refuse submission.

Wicked Witch of the West: The Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon

Published: October 2025

Genre:  Non-Fiction/ Movie History/ Criticism/Pop Culture/ Literary Criticism

Pages: 224


More than 125 years after her introduction, the Wicked Witch of the West remains an icon of popular culture. Known by many names-from “The Wicked Witch of the West” to Evillene, Elphaba, and Theodora-she consistently defies expectations and wields her power unapologetically. At the heart of her everlasting appeal is her embodiment of feminist ideals that resonate today.

In Wicked Witch of the West: The Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon, Lona Bailey explores the radical feministic undertones of one of the most enduring characters in popular culture. Introduced in 1900 through L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witch has captivated generations as both a symbol of fear and empowerment. More than just a villain, she embodies rebellion and resistance, refusing to conform to the roles historically assigned to women. This book traces her transformation over the past century, highlighting how she has evolved through countless adaptations from The Wizard of Oz to the film adaptation of Wicked while maintaining her core identity as a powerful, defiant figure.

To understand why the Witch remains captivating more than a century after her creation, Bailey delves into the radical feminism underlying her character and examines how she has been reinterpreted since her debut. From the suffrage movement to the fight for reproductive rights, and from the #MeToo movement to ongoing battles against gender stereotypes, the Witch symbolizes the struggles and triumphs women face. Her presence transcends mere performance; she serves as a reminder that the fight for justice, equality, and autonomy continues. By exploring the Witch's feminist evolution, readers will gain insight into why her character resonates with generations of women.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Lona Bailey is an award-winning, Amazon-bestselling author and a leading researcher on the Golden Age of Hollywood. Her books include Uncredited: The Life and Career of Actress Virginia Gregg, Voice of Villainy: The Betty Lou Gerson Story, Mrs. Radio: The Cathy Lewis Story, and Some Small Nobility: The Biography of Joan Banks Lovejoy. As a PhD and former therapist, Dr. Bailey is passionate about telling the untold stories of women who perhaps weren’t finished using their own voices during their earthly journeys. Her biographical works offer a balanced perspective on the multidimensional elements involved in feministic legacy maintenance, with particular interest in the preservation efforts surrounding the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Dr. Bailey’s Voice of Villainy biography was a finalist in the 2023 International Book Awards and won the Gold Medal in Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards that same year. She has been featured on The Wolfe Den Show, in Film Daily, and The Los Angeles Tribune.

Dr. Bailey’s most recent books include Lead Thou Me On: Titanic’s Countess of Rothes (Ambassador International) and The Wicked Witch of the West: The Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon (Bloomsbury), which Gregory Maguire praises as “a riveting analysis of one of the most fearful and beloved characters in our national psyche.” One of her upcoming books, Wasp Woman: Hollywood’s Susan Cabot (Histria Press, 2026), is the basis for a recently completed docuseries with Embankment Films, set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Learn more about Lorna and her books at https://www.lonabaileywrites.com/

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY: Of The Stars And Sea by Brianna Remus

Touring all week, I joined in on the blog tour for OF THE STARS AND SEA by Brianna Remus, spotlighting it in my infamous Thursday book spotlight! Let’s check out what is told to be a Romantasy with sharp-witted banter, page-turning adventure, and delectable spicy romance.

Of the Stars and Sea (A Divine Trinity Book 1)

Published: July 10th. 2025

Genre: Action Adventure Romance/Romantasy/ Spicy

Features
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🏴‍☠️Rivals to lovers
🏴‍☠️Morally grey MMC
🏴‍☠️Stäbby FMC
🏴‍☠️Slow burn
🏴‍☠️“I’ll be your villain”
🏴‍☠️Touch her and dïe
🏴‍☠️All the banter
🏴‍☠️He’s her awakening
🏴‍☠️“She’s mine”
🏴‍☠️”Who did this to you?”
🏴‍☠️Allies forged in darkness
🏴‍☠️Haunted pasts
🏴‍☠️Gothic world
🏴‍☠️Found family
🏴‍☠️Race to escape enemies


A traitorous pirate lord. A bounty hunter with a score to settle. And an epic treasure that will grant them both the freedom they desire…unless they destroy each other first.
Rowenya Stone is captain of the once fearsome pirate ship, the Trinity. Bound to her father’s old debts, Rowenya has been forced to break the Pirates’ Code by capturing her own kind in exchange for money. Tired of being shackled to her father’s past, Rowenya hatches a plan to steal an ancient artifact, said to unveil a map to the greatest treasure ever known to man.

But the plan goes awry when Grayson Tyde, the most ruthless and feared pirate lord in the Southern Realm, intercepts them. When Grayson discovers Rowenya has one thing he does not—knowledge of the old gods’ language inscribed upon the artifact—he forces her onto his ship.

However, they are not the only ones in search of the artifact, and as the threat of their enemies looms, Rowenya must trust the one person she’s always feared. But what terrifies her more is her perilous attraction to Grayson.
In a world where love is a traitorous thing and danger lurks around every corner, Rowenya must decide if finding the treasure is worth losing her heart.
.

CW:
This book contains content only suitable for adults. Such content includes explicit depictions of violence and sexual encounters. Additional content includes mentions of sex trafficking, child abuse and loss of parents.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brianna Remus is a Florida-based author who lives with her husband, three pups, and terrorizing cat. A true romantic at heart, you can find her walking the sandy beaches of Florida, getting lost in a forest, gazing at the stars, or reading a smutty book.

Learn more about Brianna Remus and her books by following her on Instagram @authorbriannaremus

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY: To Love a Grimm by Christina Farley

It’s November! Where did October go? In my book spotlight this week, we have “To Love A Grimm,” a forbidden fantasy romance wrapped in curses, courtly glamour, and dangerous fairy-tale magic, where only love can rewrite the story. Let’s read on!

To Love a Grimm (Fairy Tale Hearts Book 1)

Expected Release Date: November 11, 2025

Genre: Adult Romantasy/ Standalone

Features

🥀 Fated mates
⚔️ Forbidden romance
🥀 Broody hunter
⚔️ Hidden magical powers
🥀 Castle ruins kiss
⚔️ Stays true to the Grimms’ Cinderella
🥀 Happily ever after
⚔️ Slow-burn romance
🥀 Dual POV
⚔️ Secret identity
🥀 Based on the lives of the Grimm Brothers

When Jacob Grimm’s beloved brother, Wilhelm, falls gravely ill, Jacob will do anything to save him—even strike a blood bargain with a cunning Enchantress. In exchange, the brothers become her Hunters, cursed to serve her dark will. Their task sends them on a quest to a kingdom where villagers whisper of men turning to wolves, nixies lurking in ponds, and the young disappearing into the Black Forest, trailing after the tune of a piper.
But upon arrival, Jacob realizes there are evil forces at work, more powerful than the brothers have encountered. Seeking help, Jacob joins an alliance with a nobleman’s daughter, the smart and beautiful Ella von Maier. Yet, she too holds dark secrets, and she’ll do anything to keep them hidden.
Swept into a world of court glamor and alluring magic, Jacob and Ella’s lives are inextricably intertwined as they work to save the kingdom and break his curse. But as truths begin to unfold, Ella wonders if she can trust this handsome stranger, or if he’s, in fact, her enemy.
As friendship blooms into love, their cursed fates force them to make impossible choices where fairy tales and love come at a treacherous cost.

To Love a Grimm acts as a standalone, Cinderella romantasy. If you crave forbidden swoony romance, star-crossed lovers, protective heroes with hidden scars, and a heroine who must choose between duty and her heart, you’ll be enchanted by this thrilling tale that ends in a happily ever after.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

CHRISTINA FARLEY is the author of the bestselling Gilded series, The Princess and the Page, The Dreamscape Series, The Immortal Bound series, and the Library of Alexandria series. Prior to that, she worked as an international teacher and at a top secret job for Disney where she was known to scatter pixie dust before the sun rose. When not traveling the world or creating imaginary ones, she spends time with her family in Clermont, Florida with her husband and two sons where they are busy preparing for the next World Cup, baking cheesecakes, and raising a pet dragon that’s in disguise as a cat. Visit her at ChristinaFarley. com.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA

Instagram: @ChristinaLFarley

Facebook: @ChristinaFarleyAuthor

YouTube: @ChristinaFarley

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Book Spook-light Thursday: Death Comes Slow in the Bayou by Nick Mendoza

Ending our month-long Spooky Spotlight Thursday, we have “Death Comes Slow in the Bayou”, dripping with dread and steeped in Southern mystery — a chilling journey through whispered legends, buried guilt, and inevitable fates.

Death Comes Slow in the Bayou: The Witch, The Bookseller, and The Bride

Release Date: June 2025

Genre: Southern Gothic Horror/ Short Stories
                                                                                                                                                   
Features
⦁	Southern Gothic Horror
⦁	Witches
⦁	Folklore Curses
⦁	Haunted Brides
⦁	Psychological Unraveling
⦁	Vampires with a Folkloric Edge

Something lingers in the Louisiana night—watching, waiting. Vengeance seeps through the swamps, and the past refuses to stay buried.
In this chilling Southern Gothic horror anthology, author and screenwriter Nick Mendoza weaves three haunting tales of supernatural terror, psychological dread, and creeping folklore. These are stories of the cursed and the desperate—of those who seek answers in the dark, only to find something staring back.

The Witch of Acadiana
When his young son falls gravely ill under unexplainable circumstances, a skeptical father dismisses the whispers of an old woman’s curse. But as the sickness deepens and reason unravels, he’s forced to confront the terrifying possibility that folklore isn’t just legend.

Mirrored Opposition
A distraught young man scours the French Quarter for his missing girlfriend, only to discover her last known whereabouts tied to a reclusive bookseller—rumored to have made a deal with the devil. As he searches for answers, he begins to wonder: what if the rumors are true?

Valeria
In the heart of the South, where secrets fester and grudges never die, a charismatic bachelor offers his quiet coworker advice on how to take control in his relationship. But when the bride-to-be finds out—and a series of catastrophic, almost unnatural events unfold—he begins to wonder if she’s coming for revenge… and if anything can stop her.

Perfect for fans of:

Gothic horror
Psychological thrillers
Supernatural folklore
Dark folklore

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nick Mendoza is a writer and Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Semifinalist who blends a background in software development and technical writing with a deep love for storytelling. After earning his B.S. in Computer Science from California State University, Fullerton, he authored a comprehensive book on PHP development and an in-depth video series on WordPress website management.

His creative journey led him to screenwriting and filmmaking, where he wrote and directed the indie horror feature “Video Tape Terror.” His screenplays have earned over 20 domestic and international accolades, including recognition from Cinequest, Vail Film Festival, ScreenCraft, and the Manchester Film Festival. His feature “Operation Wandering Soul” has also been recognized by Stage 32, the Dallas International Film Festival, and the Page Turner Awards.

His debut horror collection, “Death Comes Slow in the Bayou”, adapts several of his award-recognized scripts into chilling Southern Gothic short stories.

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Book Spotlight Thursday: The Spellbinding Magic of You and Me

Today I am teamed with OWI. for a paranormal romance to star in my BOO-K Spotlight this month. “The Spellbinding Magic of You and Me” by Timoteo Tong.

The Spellbinding Magic of You and Me

Release Date: Tuesday, September 16 2025

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Features:
Friends to lovers
 Love triangle,
Pining,
Slow burn, 
First love, 
Magical destiny intertwined with love, 
Jealousy and rivalry
 Romance, Comfort after trauma, "I’ll protect you" moments
Found family connection

Magic, monsters, and a boy who never asked to be chosen.

Sixteen-year-old Santangelo Lo Geffo is drowning in grief. After his mother’s sudden death and his father’s emotional disappearance, he’s convinced the world has forgotten him—until his childhood best friend, Joshua “Neeky” Tang, shows up out of nowhere, charming, bold, and full of secrets. Their reunion reignites buried feelings and a bond stronger than fate.

But something darker stirs in the magical underworld known as the Gloom. A cursed sword has chosen Santangelo, and with it, the wrath of the ancient queen Máu Rabetica, who will stop at nothing to reclaim her power. With monsters closing in and war looming, Santangelo must train under the brutal God of War, survive attacks from rival covens, and navigate a tangled web of family secrets.

Worse, his heart’s a mess. He’s caught between his feelings for Neeky—the boy who’s always been there—and Daccio Scala, a flirtatious magical fighter who makes his pulse race. As the walls close in, a glam-pop sorceress with a hidden agenda sets her sights on Santangelo and the blade, forcing him to choose between destiny and desire… or risk losing both.

The Spellbinding Magic of You and Me is the third book in the The Magicals Alliance series. Is it necessary to read the previous books? No, but it doesn’t hurt.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Timoteo Tong grew up in Burbank, CA, imagining epic battles against vampires and witches inside creaky old mansions—and hasn’t stopped dreaming since. He wrote his first book at age eight (a chaotic romance between a stuffed cocker spaniel and a duck) and never looked back. Inspired by the magic of L. Frank Baum, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien, Timoteo now lives in San Francisco with his husband, where he writes stories full of queer magic, found family, and monsters that don’t play fair. When he’s not reading, writing, or daydreaming about flying, you can find him surrounded by houseplants, doing pushups between chapters, and always down for donuts.

Follow Tong and his books at magicalsalliance.com and on Instagram at @timoteoktong

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👻Boo-k Spotlight Thursday: Omniscius Imperfect by Natalie S. Gille 

Caught in my ghoulish spotlight this week are those who aren’t into scary/horror but still love the Halloween spirit. Check out “Omniscius Imperfect” by Natalie S. Gille! You got witches, demons, and slow-burn romance. Read on!

Omniscius Imperfect

Release Date: September 2025

Genre: Urban Romantasy

Features

⦁	Witch
⦁	Arranged Marriage
⦁	German city – Constance
⦁	Love Triangle
⦁	Battle
⦁	Chaos
⦁	Slow Burn
⦁	Magic
⦁	He falls first and harder

When the heart and the mind struggle with each other, the truth remains hidden beneath veils .

Zonya’s biggest problem seems to be her upcoming marriage to Xalus until the past catches up with her.

The stranger with whom she broke pretty much all the rules of decency as a Warlock four years ago is suddenly standing in front of her and is really shaking her up even though everything inside her is opposed to it. Zonya questions her own feelings and feels torn between Xalus and the stranger.

Meanwhile, she tries with all her might to fulfil her duty as a Magus and protect Constance and her Clan. But when the demons suddenly gather in the city, people die and hunters break protective spells, everything starts to sink into chaos.

Zonya is caught between the fronts. Who can she trust, who is after her Clan? Her own life is at stake, but she has no choice: she must face the enemy and discover the truth!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Follow Natalie at @nataliegille.author

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Spooky Book Spotlight Thursday: The Haunting of Gillespie House by Darcy Coates

Continuing our spooky theme this month, in the spotlight today is this little gem my husband rescued. “The Haunting of Gillespie House.”  I think the people were going to throw it away! The Horror I know! Now remember…”Just because he’s dead doesn’t mean he’s gone.”

The Haunting of Gillespie House

Published: August 15th, 2015

Publisher: Black Owl Books

Genre: Ghost suspense/paranormal fiction/ Occult horror

Features

👻Gothic vibes

👻🏠Haunted house

🤫Dark secrets

🧠 Psychological

🗝Locked rooms

🏝Isolated setting

Elle is thrilled to spend a month minding the beautiful Gillespie property. Over an hour’s drive from the nearest town, the aging mansion is ideal for someone seeking solitude. But as she explores her new home, Elle makes a startling discovery: there’s a graveyard nestled deep in the woods, containing a generation of the house’s residents…all who died the same year.

Then things start to go very wrong, very quickly.

There are skittering noises inside the walls…slamming doors…whispers in the night…a locked room…and a horrifying mystery that wants to be solved. As she investigates further, Elle begins to unravel the property’s dark and dangerous history. At its center is Jonathan Gillespie, a tyrannical cult leader and the house’s original owner. And as Elle soon learns…

Just because he’s dead, doesn’t mean he’s gone.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darcy Coates is the USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen horror and suspense novels.

She lives in the Central Coast of Australia with her family, cat, and a collection of chickens. Her home is surrounded by rolling wilderness on all sides, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

You can hear about her next book by joining her newsletter: http://www.darcycoates.com/updates