Posts Tagged ‘fantasy’

If you’re like me, your eyes may glaze over at another book lover/authors’ gift list. Countless of these bookish articles pop up every year, inevitably containing the same items: novelty bookmarks, reading lights, novel-themed candles, furniture, swag and more.

This may not be for you, but I’ve picked a few of my personal favorite book- and writing-themed gifts to offer a simple, curated list to help navigate the seemingly endless possibilities and scrolling. Many of these I have gifted or been gifted in the past so can vouch for them. These are obviously highly subjective and based around my own horror/sci-fi/fantasy interests.

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Today’s the day! My supernatural western MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is officially OUT into the world!

Publishing a book is something I’ve dreamt about for decades. I’m so thankful for my publisher, Brigids Gate Press, for taking a chance on a Western/horror/fantasy mashup, and for the supportive writing and horror communities. The book has been well-received, with reviewers calling it “a fun, fast-paced, monster-filled joy ride,” “genre-blending,” “a story that is fascinating and irresistible,” and a “massive crowd-pleaser.” (See what other readers are saying here: https://scifiwri.com/publications/melinda-west-monster-gunslinger/). 

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Everyone suddenly gets the ability to fly, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Is it aliens, superpowers or something more sinister?

Read more in my newest story, MASS EXODUS, and other science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction tales are available in the latest issue of Electric Spec

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I also wrote a guest author’s post explaining the idea for the story.