SSBA
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I thought I was done with the 2026 Small Spec Book Award Semi-Finalist Features, but I received two more responses (yay), so I have a bonus feature for you today. Today’s authors are: Mark T. Bates, author of The Curse of Six; and Alexandra Beaumont, author of Ballad of River Bones. More information on the…
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And all good things come to an end… at least for this year. Welcome to my last set of mini-interviews featuring the semi-finalists of the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. Today’s authors are: Yolanda Sfetsos, author of Fallen Destiny, Fantasy Semi-finalist; Brennan LaFaro, author of Song Dogs; and Dale Smith, author of As a Kang…
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For my SSBA 2026 semi-finalist series, I have focused a post each on fantasy, horror, and sci-fi. So, it only make sense that post #4 be a mix of all three categories. Our authors this week are: Val Loughcrewe, author of Puppet’s Banquet (Horror); Blair Bidmead, author of Rose-Coloured Crosshairs (Sci-Fi); and Keith Miller, author…
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First, I featured fantasy authors, then horror authors. For my 3rd SSBA Semi-finalist post, I will be focusing on 3 of the science-fiction semi-finalists: Koji A. Dae, author of Casual; Rachel Hartley, author of Dear Stupid Penpal; and Amy Orrell, author of Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once. Every Sunday between now and when the finalists are announced…
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The rain is pouring pretty hard outside today as I put together this post, casting the sky in darkness and gloom. It’s a perfect day to feature three of the SSBA Horror Semi-Finalists: Hazel Zorn, author of Reef Mind Jacy Morris, author of We Like it Cherry M. Christian, author of Running Dry Every Sunday…
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For the second year in a row, I am an official influencer for the Small Spec Book Awards. What are the Small Spec Book Awards? You can visit the website for information. On July 1, the semi-finalists were announced! Like last year, between now and when the finalists are announced, I will be conducting…
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You Will Speak for the Dead by R. A. Busby Published by Stelliform Press Paul Simard’s life is a mess. When his mother dies, and his boyfriend moves out, the only thing Paul has left is his hoarder house cleaning business, and that’s not exactly a recipe for dating success. But after Paul gets a…
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For my final post featuring the 2025 SSBA Artists, I present Evan J. Peterson, the winner of the Fantasy category. Spoiler alert for the upcoming review – I am halfway through this book and loving it! As usual, more information on the SSBA can be found here, and links to all of my other SSBA…
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Today’s feature is the second last one for the SSBA Finalists of 2025! I bought this book, forgetting it was an SSBA Finalist book based on the awesome title, The Years Shall Run Like Rabbits, and I cannot wait to dive in! As usual, more information on the SSBA can be found here, and links to…
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Good afternoon! If you’re like me, you’ve been mainlining the Olympics for the last two weeks. I love all Olympics and will watch any event enthusiastically. But… I suppose… there are other things in life, like wrapping up my SSBA Finalist posts. Today, it’s Michael J. DeLuca’s turn, finalist in the Fantasy category. As usual,…