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The Psychology of Writing a Serial Killer

To write convincingly from the perspective of a serial killer, you have to spend time inside a mindset most people instinctively avoid. That discomfort reveals things about how people justify their actions. When I began writing Memoirs of a Serial Killer, shock value wasn’t the goal. I wasn’t interested in…
Dan Uselton
March 23, 2026
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Spring Creeping In: March’s Chill Quill

This year, March is bringing the monsters! From neon-lit cities haunted by vanished gods to blood-soaked cabarets, cursed forests and grief that refuses to stay buried, this month’s darkest releases dive deep into obsession, transformation and things that refuse to die. Whether you prefer Gothic dread, supernatural thrillers or strange…
Lindy Ryan
March 18, 2026
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What to Read This March

March may “come in a like a lion and go out like a lamb” but either way, there is always time to find another great book to read. In this month’s What to Read Next, you’ll find unsolved murders, witchcraft, a quartet of “Golden Gays” and a coming-of-age story about…
Stephanie Elliot
March 6, 2026
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What to Read Next?

When it comes to books being published, there are so many to choose from and so little time! If I’m searching for my next favorite read, I’ll scroll to find books that look interesting and then I’ll pre-order them months in advance. When a book finally arrives at my door,…
Stephanie Elliot
March 4, 2026
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Echoes of Home: Stories of Identity and the Pull of the Past

Stories rooted in Appalachia and the broader American South often center on place as much as plot — where landscape, family history and community expectations shape every choice a character makes. These narratives explore the tension between leaving and staying, the weight of generational memory and the complicated bonds that…
BookTrib
February 25, 2026
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A Thriller with Heart and Humor

What doesn’t kill you makes you…a survivor. Joy Moore and Benny Abbott have been best friends for a very long time, although the relationship has had its ups and downs. Right now, it’s definitely up, though there are other worries. A Podcast Built on Chemistry and Chaos In Tiffany Crum’s…
Neil Nyren
February 27, 2026
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8 Gothic Novels that Celebrate Unique Settings

My latest novel, The Fourth Princess, is a Gothic novel set in Old Shanghai – not the usual location. Gothic novels feature easily identifiable tropes: a crumbling castle, a young woman in danger, a dangerous secret and plenty of bleak atmosphere. The stories usually take place in a Western European…
Janie Chang
February 26, 2026
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From Cupid to Creepy: February’s Chill Quill

Love is in the air this February—but so is something darker. This month’s horror releases bring haunted influencers, monstrous pregnancies, bloodthirsty vampires, enchanted forests, cursed wells, and the high price of happily-ever-after. Whether you’re craving a slow-burn gothic or a full-throttle screamfest, there’s something for every dark heart in this…
Lindy Ryan
February 16, 2026