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Aimie K. Runyan

Aimie K. Runyan

Aimie writes fiction, both historical and contemporary, that celebrates the spirit of strong women. In addition to her writing, she is active as a speaker and educator in the writing community. She lives in Colorado with her amazing husband, kids, cats, and pet dragon. To learn more about Aimie, please visit her website.

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Aimie K. Runyan

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Tall Poppy Review: A Haunting Dual-Timeline Tale of a Missing Sister

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-Girls-of-Brackenhill-by-Kate-Moretti3.jpg I’ve written plenty of book reviews, especially in recent years, and quite a few for suspense novels. It’s a genre I enjoy reading from time to time because it’s far removed from my “home” genre of historical fiction. It’s often a masterclass in taut pacing from which I can…
Aimie K. Runyan
October 15, 2020
Fiction

Tall Poppy Review: Thin Ice Between Guilt and Acceptance

Imagine being the sole survivor of an incident at a frozen lake that claims your brothers in its icy depths. The emotional baggage and survivors' guilt one would carry on a daily basis would feel insurmountable. Best Lightburn, the protagonist of Nicole Blades' The Thunder Beneath Us (Kensington), has had…
Aimie K. Runyan
May 23, 2019
Fiction

Tall Poppy Review: “Forget You Know Me” New Suspense

It’s no secret that Domestic Suspense is a juggernaut of a genre right now—and Jessica Strawser’s Forget You Know Me (St. Martin's Press) exemplifies why this genre is so appealing. The story takes relatable characters living common lives and pulls one thread on the fabric of their lives to set…
Aimie K. Runyan
February 7, 2019
Fiction

Tall Poppy Review: Magical Realism Served in Pies

I’ve loved novels with elements of magical realism since before I was old enough to understand what the term meant. While Hogwarts, Narnia, and Middle Earth all have vast allure, there’s something bewitching about the idea of the magical in our own mundane world. Susan Bishop Crispell’s The Secret Ingredient…
Aimie K. Runyan
July 19, 2018

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