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Giveaway of Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights by Author's Alcove

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Hi! I'm just dropping in really quick to let folks know that Author's Alcove is giving away a copy of Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights! It's free to enter, and there are other books you can win, as well. So even if you already have Wendigo Nights, it's worth it to pop by. Click here to go to the entry form . Wow, just wow! From the very first page of  Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights  by Shannon Lawrence, I was completely hooked. It immediately grabbed my attention with its focus on a Wendigo—reminding me of an emotional episode of  Charmed . This book gave me major  Buffy the Vampire Slayer  vibes, but with a twist: it’s a mystery! Though typically categorized as Action/Adventure and Fantasy, the mystery element was a delightful surprise. Fast-paced, with intriguing character dynamics and a strong, spunky female lead, the story had me enthralled. The heroine’s mission—rooted in deep, heartfelt love—added incredible depth, making it both moving and engaging. I highly r...

IWSG - Ghost Stories & Prioritization

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Hi! I'm late posting this today, because work kicked my butt yesterday! I worked almost 13 hours straight, and my lovely husband made dinner and brought it to me while I worked. Anyway, it's IWSG time! The Insecure Writer's Support Group is a way for us to share our insecurities with each other, seek and gain support, and create a community. It was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh . Anyone can join; simply click on Alex's name and put your name on the linky list on the IWSG tab. The co-hosts this month are Nancy Gideon , Jennifer Lane , Jacqui Murray , and Natalie Aguirre . Please stop by and thank them for helping out today! The optional question this month is Ghost stories fit right in during this month. What's your favorite classic ghostly tale? Tell us about it and why it sends a chill up your spine. Not so much a classic tale, but The Others is a really good, more contemporary ghost story that feels ageless. The twist was well done, and it's haunting in a diff...