#Review – Gaping Wound by Meera Masen

Caden always knew that he was different and now he would stop at nothing to match who he is on the outside with who he is on the inside. With a mother who doesn’t share his ideologies, Caden begins research on the deep dark web, looking up do-it-yourself gender reassignment surgeries.

This is a splatterpunk/extreme horror story. If you are not familiar with the genre, please note that this is extremely dark and twisted.

This story instantly hurt my heart. To not have the support from your parent where you have to take things upon yourself in the most drastic way. I know this is just a book but I also know that so many people in the world, feel exactly like this character does. I also wonder just how many people do these kinds of things on their own. This was my first book from this author and I can’t wait to read more. This story is extreme and has several triggers. It made me wince and take deep breaths at times. Which is saying something, given the books I’ve read in the past year. Most of all, I loved that Delilah is finally happy. But oy, what a way to find that happiness. Makes me sad that she had to go through all of that.

Can be read in KU – https://amzn.to/3ZQziOk

#WOTR25#AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Sophie Stern/L.C. Mortimer

Sophie Stern

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Sophie Stern. I write paranormal romance plus sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary, pirates, aliens, villains, monsters…you name it, I write it. When I’m not writing, I’m probably doing homework because I’m currently in grad school. I love all things cats, plus coffee, lemurs, and the occasional glass of wine.

How did you hear about this event?

I heard about Writers on the River a long time ago. I first attended in 2021, and I was so excited to go! It’s one of those events everyone talks about online so I was thrilled to get to attend in person.

How many years have you attended?

4

What genres do you write?

Spicy paranormal romance, contemporary, sci-fi, why choose, etc.

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Scallywag

What is one fun fact about you?

I am allergic to dogs. It’s an UNfun fact!

What are your social links?

www.instagram.com/dontdatedemons
www.facebook.com/sexysophiestern
www.facebook.com/authorlcmortimer
www.twitter.com/sexysophiestern

What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sophie-Stern/author/B00PRG6XQW

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Sophie%20Stern%22;jsessionid=2F439F0B4DA4C863F3E67385FF7A60B3.prodny_store02-atgap04tk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchallhttps://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=sophie+stern&ac=1&acp=sophie+stern&ac.author=sophie+stern&sort=Temperature&fclanguages=en

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#CoverReveal #paranormal #Vampire – Because the Night by Kylie Scott

Waking a monster from its sleep is never a good idea.

Skye Carter is as normal as normal can be. But when she chances upon a man in the basement of an abandoned Hollywood Hills house, she’s suddenly playing tour guide, and introducing a fifteen-hundred-year-old vampire to this century. And who even knows what’s going on with her teeth.

The truth is, immortality can get old—which is why Lucas Thorne went to sleep for seventy years. But he’s back and ready to take on undead enemies and friends alike. In a world where threatening creatures roam the night streets, he’s the most dangerous of them all.

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Kylie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling, Audie Award winning author. She has sold over 2,000,000 books and was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year four times by the Australian Romance Reader’s Association. Her books have been translated into sixteen different languages. She is based in Queensland, Australia; living and working on land traditionally owned by the Jagera people.

#Review – Mary by Kelvin V.A. Allison

Mary just wants to live…

This book was super short but great for those times when you want to get a quick read in.

This is my first story by this author. Girls were sold into slavery and it details what happened to two of them. By the end, it switches to a POV of one of the captors. It reveals his thoughts and how he basically didn’t want to do what he did. 

There are a few possible triggers in this, so please read with caution. 

Can be read in KU – https://amzn.to/40iBoIo

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorInterview – Ann Marie Walker

Ann Marie Walker

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Ann Marie Walker – I am the author of nine novels, ranging from romantic suspense to romantic comedy. I’m a fan of fancy cocktails, anything chocolate, and ’80s rom-coms. My superpower is connecting any situation to an episode of Friends, and I think all coffee cups should be the size of a bowl. I attended the University of Notre Dame, have 4 children and in June married the man of my dreams which also provided me with a top notch assistant at book signings 🙂 I grew up in Nashville but currently split my time between Chicago & Indianapolis.

How did you hear about this event?

Through many Chicago area author friends

How many years have you attended?

This is my first time!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Black Tie Optional

What is one fun fact about you?

I love baking fancy cookies and am addicted to watching reels of cookie decorating on instagram!

What are your social links?

https://www.instagram.com/annmarie_walker/?hl=en

What are you buy links?

https://annmariewalker.com/books

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#Review – Tapewyrmin’: An Extreme Horror Short by Judith Sonnet

Clyde thinks he’s in luck when the hottest babe on campus starts asking after him . . .
Until he’s confronted by her ex. A jock, who claims that Amira isn’t all she seems to be. And that getting her into bed . . . might not be a great idea.
Ignoring his warnings, Clyde meets up with Amira, hoping to have some fun.
But he quickly learns that something unnatural is going on inside Amira’s body.
Something . . . inhuman.

WARNING: This is an extreme horror short. If you don’t like crude content or gore . . . don’t read this story.

This book was gross in the best of ways. I just love the way Judith always comes up with something utterly disturbing in her stories and makes it awesome.

So we meet Clyde who is nothing super special. He’s not popular and only okay looking. He can’t get the ladies either.

After an unexpected encounter with a popular and beautiful girl, his world takes a turn for…the better? I guess it depends on how you look at it. 

This book is a short and super quick read and doesn’t disappoint in the odd department. 

Can be read in KU – https://amzn.to/3PfX4yn

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Samantha Lind

Samantha Lind

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Samantha Lind and I write Contemporary romance, mostly sports and small town romances. Besides my love of books, I’m a mom of two boys, and have been married to my hubby for 18 years! We are a hockey loving family, my boys both play travel level hockey, so when I’m not hiding out at Starbucks writing my next book, I’m usually under a blanket trying to keep warm in a hokey rink!

How did you hear about this event?

I’ve been signing author for many years now!

How many years have you attended?

I think 5 or 6 years now

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance (sports & small town)

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Marry Me

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m classy until the puck drops, then all bets are off.

What are your social links?

https://geni.us/SamanthaLind

What are you buy links?

Books

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#Review – 100% Match by Patrick C. Harrison III

“What The One Minute Manager was to business, 100% Match is to relationships.” -PC3 Books

Bart is thirty. He is bald. He is overweight. He wears glasses. He is a fry cook. He hates cats. And kids. Bart occasionally does very bad things. He is looking for his perfect match. He has done his research.

“Depraved, deranged, and blackly hilarious. PC3 does what he does best here, and doesn’t hold back. I suspect 89.3% of you will love this story. The other 10.7% are humorless prudes.” -Chris Miller, author of Dust and Dub-Town Blues

“Vile, repulsive, and smart, with a kick-in-the-ass ending. You know, all the stuff we’ve come to love about PC3” -Rayne Havok, author of Necrosis

“Get ready to squirm, cringe, and maybe even laugh! Patrick C. Harrison III’s prose is as slick as it is sick, and 100% Match is one you won’t want to miss. Especially if you’re deranged and looking for love.” -Judith Sonnet, author of No One Rides for Free

“If you like your fiction sick and twisted, this one will be a 100% match for you. PC3 gives us a glimpse into the mind of the truly depraved, and despite the nature of spending time in such a nasty headspace, the story is entertaining as hell. Just don’t read it on a full stomach.” -Robert Essig, author of The Circus Oasis and Tweaker Creatures

Ok this book was so much fun and so random at times, that I couldn’t stop laughing and thinking “WTF am I reading?”

We meet Bart who is trying to find his perfect lady and 100% match. We find out his daily routine and how he lives his life. The things he does, are vile and disgusting at times. The scenes aren’t in the greatest detail but the way the author wrote them, it almost makes it seem worse. It’s like he wrote it in a way that you’re forced to use your imagination and if yours is anything like mine, that’s not a good thing.

I really enjoyed this book and it’s the first I read by this author, so I’ll definitely be picking up more from him. I also absolutely loved the twist at the end.

This book was so entertaining and one I won’t stop thinking about. Oh and I’m never eating a fast food place again.

Can be read in Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3BtuK8j

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Nicolette Pierce

Nicolette Pierce

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Nicolette Pierce. I also write as Sophia Paisley, Nicky Graves, and Melissa Nicole. When I’m not writing, I enjoy annoying my husband, playing with my special needs son, finding treasures for my Little Free Library, and my secret obsession is watching Thai BL (boy love) series.

How did you hear about this event?

This will be my third year attending and I’m super excited to come back for year 10!!! I can’t wait to see everyone and check out the fun changes and the new venue. Stop by and say hello. I’m nice and silly even if my resting face says otherwise.

How many years have you attended?

Three and counting!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance under Sophia Paisley, Cozy mystery with a generous sprinkle of romance under Nicolette Pierce, Paranormal romance with mystery under Melissa Nicole, and Paranormal YA under Nicky Graves. I’ll announce another pen name that is full of spicy romance before the event, so stay tuned!

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Definitely Blood and Bonbons. It’s a fun book with sass, slow burn romance that gets spicy, an escalating love triangle, mystery, and a ton of shenanigans. I had so much fun cowriting this book/series with my bestie Melissa Haag. We blended our humor, love of alpha wolves and vampires, and created an entire paranormal world set in DC. Not only does the MC love to bake delicious treats but her love interests are quite delicious too! And if you continue the series, the bromance between the wolf and vampire gets entertaining. The book is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!

What is one fun fact about you?

I’ve been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years. I don’t miss meat, but I do like the scent of bacon.

What are your social links?

Readers’ Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PiercePatrol/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicolettePierceAuthor
Instagram (Brand new account. Please keep me company.) https://www.instagram.com/nicolettepierceauthor/
Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/m7d0z5
Website: https://www.nicolettepierce.com/

What are you buy links?

You can explore all my books, download free books, and even print a reading list at https://www.nicolettepierce.com/

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#Review – A Christmas Tail (The Northwoods Guardians) By Claudia Blood


A mysterious thief is stealing all things gold in Notely, MN, and Laura and her team are on the case! But as they dig deeper, she discovers a playful dragon, a mischievous pixie, and a hidden sanctuary. With her trusty sidekick Span missing, Laura must race against time to solve the mystery, rescue her dog, and save Christmas. Join the adventure in this heartwarming, humorous, and enchanting holiday tale.

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

I was looking for a quick, cute and funny Christmas story and ran across this golden gem! Laura and her team are presented with a case to find the thief of all things gold. Everything that is gold is missing…oh, and PIES! And some memories, too! It was rather humorous following her team to figure out who the culprit was. There is a bit of everything in such a quick read; it was funny, witty, heartwarming and super cute! However, there is a LOT going on in this story. I found myself getting a bit confused at times because the story is told from several points of view, and I have not read any part of this series. I am not sure if the author meant for this to be a standalone or not. However, I am intrigued by these characters that I plan to check out The Northwoods Guardians and give it another go.

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Award-winning author Claudia Blood writes in a range of genres, including cozy fantasy, dystopian fantasy, and science fantasy. She loves to write twisty tales of underdogs defying authority, defeating demons, and discovering their destined family amidst the chaos. Her background as a research scientist serves her well in creating mystical realms and futuristic worlds. Claudia lives in Wisconsin with her husband, kids, and pets.

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