Back Catalog Blog Tour!
It’s here! All month long we are going to be celebrating all of the amazing books that we’ve published over the years with new reviews, author interviews, and author guest posts! Just because a book […]
“Restoration” Episode 3 of 5 | Presented by DUST
Find out what happens next in Episode 3 of “Restoration” – a 5 part DUST Original series. Follow the series playlist for a new episode every day throughout the week: https://bit.ly/Restoration-Series “Restoration” by Stuart Willis […]
YA Built on Duty and Power: Katy Rose Pool’s There Will Come a Darkness
Here is a recipe for a YA novel that I will never be able to resist: two cups of a mysterious event that took place many years ago, a half cup of a foreboding prophecy, […]
20 Must-Read Books Set Off the Beaten Path
I’ve always loved reading books set in remote locations. There’s something about characters living on small islands, in isolated communities, and in other far-flung locations that activates all of my escape fantasies. Isn’t it fun […]
Kid-Friendly Halloween Comics
Halloween season, the spookiest of all seasons, is almost upon us. Which means it’s time to carve out the pumpkins and pull out all the spooky reads. Stephen King and Sarah Waters aren’t exactly kid […]
Writing About the Loss of a Sibling: A Discussion with Melissa Stephenson
I lost my only brother to leukemia in late November 2017. It was the most heartbreaking, devastating loss I could ever imagine, and I’m still reeling from it. Having experienced the death of a sibling […]
The Best Jodi Picoult Books: 3 Reading Pathways
Jodi Picoult has been my all-time favorite author ever since I read My Sister’s Keeper back in 2004. When she came to my hometown some time later and I was going to miss her signing […]
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for September 11th, 2019
Sponsored by What They Meant for Evil by Rebecca Deng, published by FaithWords, an imprint of Hachette Book Group These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while […]
New To Netflix: Unbelievable
A story of unspeakable trauma, unwavering tenacity, and astounding resilience. Netflix’s new limited series Unbelievable is inspired by real events where a teen reports and eventually recants her reported rape, while two female detectives, states […]
Review: How To Be Remy Cameron by Julian Winters
This book follows Remy Cameron, an adopted, openly gay, black teen who is trying to figure out his place in the world and who he wants to be on his own terms. Remy is very […]
New To Netflix: The I-Land
Chosen… tested… a group of strangers will soon find out that paradise isn’t all it seems. Find out what darker realities lies beneath the surface on the new thrilling Netflix Limited Series, The I-Land. When […]
Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender: Of Dracula and Dragons
By Jeff Baker He is one of the most famous characters in fiction, certainly the most famous vampire. He is Dracula, also known as Count Dracula. Not popular fiction’s first vampire, or […]
REVIEW: Defending Their Bond, by L.N. Manning
Title: Defending Their Bond Series: Crescent Edge Pack Book Two Author: L.N. Manning Genre: Paranormal LGBTQ+ Category: MM/Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 172 Reviewer: Melissa Brus, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book On […]
Interstellar Travel is a Pain in the Neck
Interstellar space travel. Fantasy of every five-year-old kid within us. Staple of science fiction serials. Boldly going where nobody has gone before in a really fantastic way. As we grow ever more advanced with our […]
FOR READERS: BookTube
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Lex Chase: How many of you follow book tubers? Authors or reviewers who have their own YouTube channel. Share your faves! Writers: This is a reader chat […]
The Dollmaker by Nina Allan book review
Nina Allen’s last two novels, The Race and The Rift, could be classed as science fiction without too much of a stretch, The Dollmaker is something quite different.
Peter F Hamilton on having his work adapted by Netflix
Peter F. Hamilton is coming to TV; here’s what he thinks about that.
Cold Storage by David Koepp new book trailer and the entire first chapter
Three strangers must work together to contain a highly contagious, deadly organism.
The Folio Society to release A Game Of Thrones illustrated editions
For collectors of hard covers, the Folio Society offers this Game of Thrones edition
MoCon Flash Fiction & Poetry Contest Winners!
Apex is proud to share the winning stories from this year’s first annual MoCon flash fiction and poetry contest! Below are the stories and poems accompanied by the artwork that served as inspiration. Enjoy! “Mood” […]
“Restoration” Episode 2 of 5 | Presented by DUST
Continue the series with Episode 2 in the “Restoration” series. Follow the series playlist for a new episode every day throughout the week: https://bit.ly/Restoration-Series “Restoration” by Stuart Willis Logline:In a near-future world, where individuals have […]
Adventure and Ancient Relics: The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennet
Theodora Fox is the perfect treasure hunter—she’s read every book she can get her hands on, she loves cracking codes and crosswords, and her knowledge of ancient relics is outstanding. Or she would be, if […]
Why Edgar Allan Poe Makes a Cameo in Anya Seton’s DRAGONWYCK
This post on Edgar Allan Poe in Dragonwyck is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publishers of His Hideous Heart, a collection of 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s most unsettling tales reimagined. 13 young adult authors… 13 heart-stopping […]
12 YA Recommendations Based On Your Favorite Poe Poem
This list of YA books like Edgar Allan Poe poems is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publishers of His Hideous Heart, a collection of 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s most unsettling tales reimagined. 13 young adult authors… 13 […]
13 Songs Influenced by Edgar Allan Poe
This post on songs influenced by Edgar Allan Poe is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publishers of His Hideous Heart, a collection of 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s most unsettling tales reimagined. 13 young adult authors… 13 heart-stopping […]
Delirium and Delight: The Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe
This post on Edgar Allan Poe poetry is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publishers of His Hideous Heart, a collection of 13 of Edgar Allan Poe’s most unsettling tales reimagined. 13 young adult authors… 13 heart-stopping tales… […]
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for September 10th, 2019
Sponsored by The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar and Harper Perennial. These deals were active as of this writing, but may expire soon, so get them while they’re hot! Today’s Featured Deals The […]
A Note From Author Tosca Lee
Written by Tosca Lee The first time I ever blurted out the words “I want to write a novel” I was home for spring break my freshman year in college. I was telling my dad […]

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