Emeline, a new bride,moves from her beloved home in the California Delta with her husband to his mother’s home city, Charles Town, in Virginia.  After the deaths of her beloved parents. she befriends a mysterious elderly woman, Felicity. Through Felicity Emeline learns to love reading, cooking. She also becomes confident enough to reach out to others and form new friendships. Felicity teaches Emeline the craft of chair caning, which becomes a lucrative enterprise.

This further assists Emeline in her search for independence and maturity. When Emeline is most dependent on Felicity her friend mysteriously disappears. With the assistance of her new-found friends Emeline searches and discovers for her lost friend. Her husband and her friends assist Emeline in her search for Felicity. Emeline’s mentor and “other mother,”  Emeline discovers a frightening spiritual reality which uplifts her in unimaginable ways. Through friendship she learns the value of love and the enduring spirit of those who have touched her life, even if they are no longer among the living.

Raising the Dead is a mystery to be unearthed by the reader in these poetic pages.  Loveable and quirky characters, both living and dead, entrance and entertain. Reviewers of Raising the Dead  “can’t put this book down” until they discover how and where Emeline finds her dear friend. Emeline’s  friendships, the development of her relationship with her husband and her search for Felicity help this young bride to move into her future. Emeline is a beloved heroine worthy of the most sophisticated and avid readers.

About the Author:

Jayne Lisbeth’s birth was in NYC. She continued her life’s journey from Long Island, to New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, California and Tampa.  Her first book, a memoir, Writing In Wet Cement got published internationally by London based publisher, Austin Macauley. She was also the publisher of  Jayne’s second book, Raising the Dead, a work of historical fiction, mystery, friendship and the supernatural, in 2023.  Ms. Lisbeth publishes monthly “Food for Thought” blogs on her website, Jaynelisbeth.com.

Her “Food for Thought” blogs are based on her reflections of  life, friendship, love, and topical subjects of interest. Ms. Lisbeth’s non-fiction, poetry, and short stories have been published from Vermont to California to Tampa, Florida where she has received awards at the local level. Ms. Lisbeth’s short stories have been published in the LEC Phoenix Anthologies, 2015-2023. Jayne’s interests include writing, reading, exploring, traveling, calligraphy, gravestone rubbing, entertaining and cooking.  

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Paula has a new waitressing job at the Dog House. It’s the place to eat and meet your friends. But beware…even though the food is great, the service is deadly.

One visit to the Dog House and you could end up with more than an upset stomach – it might just kill you.

The waitress is in trouble, big trouble. Will Paula’s first job be her last?

About the Author:

Sinclair Smith is an author known for writing young adult horror and thriller novels, often part of the “Point Horror” series. Some of their notable works include The Waitress, Dream Date, The Diary, and Amnesia. These books typically explore suspenseful and eerie themes, appealing to fans of the genre.

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True crime writer Kendall Casey has always been drawn to dark stories, but her latest project leads her to a neighborhood shrouded in secrets. Located in the North Carolina mountains, The Cove is a community in which the neighbors are far from harmonious. The Guffs are openly despised, while the charming entertainers, the Robinettes, are adored by all.

When Kendall’s wayward sister arrives unexpectedly and vows that she’s changed, Kendall reluctantly agrees to let her stay. But as the Robinettes welcome her sister into their inner circle, Kendall’s peaceful life unravels into a series of terrifying paranormal encounters, and simmering neighborhood tensions ignite into dangerous feuds. The closer Kendall gets to uncovering the truth, the more she suspects the Robinettes are hiding something sinister.

As neighborhood tensions boil over and terrifying visions haunt her nights, Kendall finds herself closer than ever to a dark truth lurking just below the surface. But some secrets are better left buried . . . and Kendall may not survive unearthing this one.

About the Author:

London Clarke is an award-winning, Amazon-bestselling author known for her supernatural thrillers and gothic suspense novels. She has written several series, including the Legacy of Darkness series, the Dunmoor series, and the Neighborhood Nightmares series. Some of her popular titles include “The Meadows,” “Whickering Place,” “Nocturne House,” and “Wildfell”2.

You can find more information about her and her works on her official website. If you’re a fan of gothic suspense, her books might be right up your alley!

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Set in the Shock Pepper realm, this fantasy, sci-fi epic spans multiple storylines, mind-bending twists & gray characters. The first part of this series sets the base for how the storylines intertwine & clash, spreading across time and universes.

Sam is jobless & leads a sad life. His friend Adrian introduces him to a witch, who gives a magic potion that can put him to sleep for ten years. Sam drinks it to escape the tough times. He wakes up in a hospital three months later with a pregnant woman by his side; she claims to be his wife and that he had a head injury that makes him hallucinate about the witch. What happens to Sam next?

Shock Pepper is an edge-of-the-seat thriller with action and adventure from the word go. Things are not what they seem in this story filled with suspense and mystery. Prepare to have your mind blown as you enter the murky realm of Shock Pepper.

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I love to write mind bending dark fantasy and sci-epic stories.

And I started envisioning Shock Pepper many years ago and glad to see it published.

I see myself as a storyteller, more than a writer.

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Kayden Moses has worked for 15 years to be a good pastor’s son. He’s volunteered at every Vacation Bible School, never missed a youth group meeting, and tries to follow the example of his spiritually gifted twin sister, Delilah. However, all his diligent efforts are disrupted when he meets the biggest stumbling block of his life: Alex. He’s the new boy in youth group, bubbly and opinionated and dizzyingly nice to look at. Suddenly, Kayden finds himself caught in a spiral of confusion and asking questions he’s never asked before. Who is Kayden Moses? Because he’s certainly not a good pastor’s son anymore.

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Hi! I’m Juniper. I’m an author/ ghostwriter and Webby Award winning creator currently based in Hickory NC. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Creative Writing and Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Cross-Media Expressions, as well as a double minor in Creative Writing and Philosophy. My experience includes:

• Copywriting
• SEO
• Proofreading and editing
• Ghostwriting
• Short and long form fiction
• Screenwriting
• Narrative Design
• Stage play
• Creative Development

I am a terminally sincere starving artist currently looking to not be starving. When I’m not writing, I enjoy anime, horror movies, dancing, and musical theater.

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News of a missing Instagram celebrity brings Senior Investigator Shana Merchant to a frozen island community of just eight people. When the visit turns deadly, her hunt for a killer collides with a cold case she’ll never forget . . . 

Cary Caufield isn’t the first man to go missing on an island, but when he doesn’t return from ice fishing, his neighbors still fear the worst. Though Cary and his girlfriend run a profitable Instagram account about their year of living on a remote island, they don’t understand the dangers of the ice. The tight-knit community of long-time islanders will tell you Running Pine can be perilous – especially for city slickers who’ll do anything to get the perfect shot.

Newlywed Senior Investigator Shana Merchant takes her own safety into her hands to help. But it soon becomes clear that Cary’s disappearance is more complicated than she first thought. In a place where collaboration can save your life, the islanders are secretive, the newcomers aloof. Also, there’s evidence of an outsider hiding somewhere in the snow. At the same time, aspects of the case remind Shana of a homicide she worked back in Manhattan, a murder that haunts her still. As she enters a new phase of her life, she’s compelled to revisit the cold case. This plunges her headlong into the darkest part of her own past. And when a wind storm traps her on the island with a killer, she’ll need to solve both crimes before she becomes the next victim. 

About the Author:

Tessa Wegert is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Adweek, and The Economist. She grew up in Quebec near the border of Vermont and now lives with her family in Connecticut. Tessa writes mysteries set in Upstate New York while studying martial arts and dance. 

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Social anxiety, her parents’ divorce, and tumultuous friendships won’t stop Millie’s pursuit of what she wants–in roller derby and in love. But her own lies might…

Sixteen-year-old Millie Novak is stuck in an “if only” rut. If only she were stronger and faster, maybe her roller derby teammates would take her seriously. If only she had the guts to go back to in-person learning, maybe she’d have a social life. And If only she wasn’t such an awkward mess, maybe she could get the attention of that cute girl on the all-star derby team. And don’t get her started on her family!

After the one-two punch of her beloved older brother’s departure for college and her parents’ overdue split, leaving her lonelier than ever, Millie decides it’s time to reinvent herself. With the help of her new friend Pumpkin and a little bit of deceit, Millie crafts a plan to cement her status on the team and get her crush to fall for her.

But reinvention isn’t easy. Millie’s constantly shown up by show-off teammate Stork, and the only way she can get her crush’s attention is through increasingly elaborate lies. Worse, she begins to suspect Pumpkin is not the supportive friend she’d imagined. Toughest to handle? Realizing the person she’s in love with might not be her longtime crush, after all.

Content Warning: references to past bullying, references to a parent who is a hoarder

About the Author:

Elizabeth Holden (she/her) is a writer, a physics teacher, a travel company owner, an X-Files podcast host, and an avid roller derby player.

She believes the ideal conditions in which to write a novel are in the dining car of a train traveling through the Alps, with a pot of tea beside you–though she does most of her writing at her home in Wisconsin.

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An eleven-year-old boy copes with the challenges of his city life by weaving his reality into a magical realm of dragons, foxes, and trolls—until he must use the power of his creativity to save both of his worlds from destructive forces. This stunning debut is a profound exploration of imagination, community, and how the stories we tell both comfort us and challenge us to grow.

Charles’ life hangs between two worlds. While one is real and other fantasy. In the real world, he is a lonely, bullied kid who can’t keep up with school when the letters refuse to stay still on the page, and is constantly in trouble for getting distracted. He lives with his mom in an apartment building, where Glory, the grumpy old superintendent, fills his head with stories about the Dream Folk.

In his fantasy world, the Sanctuary, Charles adventures with faeries and sprites and his two imaginary best friends. There, Charles’s bullies become ogres, and Glory opens his arms wide to transform into a dragon. But when trolls move into Charles’ apartment building and bring with them a terrible secret, the stories he has been told and the ones he brings to life grow more complicated. To protect everyone he cares about, Charles must harness his imagination in ways he never dreamed, in this unique story of the spaces and narratives we create for ourselves, and the ways in which fantasy and reality collide and blur.

About the Author:

Cameron Roberson, who writes under the pen name Rob Cameron. He is a teacher, linguist, and writer. Also, he has poetry, stories, and essays, in Star*Line, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Foreign Policy Magazine, Tor.com, New Modality, Solarpunk Magazine, Clockwork Phoenix Five, and others.

Daydreamer is his debut middle grade novel. Rob is also lead organizer for the Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers and executive producer of Kaleidocast.nyc.

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A boy moves to a Halloween-themed town only to realize there may be more to the tourist trap than meets the eye in this fast-paced romp of a middle grade novel perfect for fans of The Last Kids on Earth and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library!

When Caleb’s mom decides they are moving to her childhood home in Wisconsin, Caleb is not thrilled. Moving schools, states, and time zones would be bad enough, but Mom’s hometown is Samhain, a small and ridiculously kitschy place where every day is Halloween.

Caleb is not a fan of Halloween when it only happens once a year, so Halloween-obsessed Samhain is really not the place for him. How is he supposed to cope with kids wearing costumes to school every single day ? And how about the fact that the mayor is so committed to the bit that City Hall is only open from sundown to sunup to accommodate his so-called vampirism? Sure enough, Caleb becomes an outcast at school for refusing to play along with the spooky tradition like the other sixth graders. Luckily, he manages to find a friend in fellow misfit Tai, and just in time, because things are getting weird in Samhain…or make that weird er .

But there’s no way the mayor is an actual vampire, and their teacher absolutely cannot really be a werewolf—right? Caleb discovers Samhain is so much stranger than he ever could have imagined. As one of the only people who realizes what’s happening, can he save a town that doesn’t want saving?

About the Author:

Christine Virnig is a former physician who now spends her time writing gross-but-educational middle grade nonfiction, spooky-but-funny middle
grade novels, and picture books that feature inanimate objects as the main characters. Her three books to date include: A Bite Above the Rest, Dung for Dinner, and Waist-Deep in Dung.

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