Villains: Probing the darkest waters of evil

By David C. Cassidy BestSelling author explores how and why authors love to create villains, and how audiences respond. This post was originally published in June 2018. “Conscience is the window of our spirit, evil is the curtain.”—Douglas Horton Brikker burned her eye. Stepping out of the light from the […]

Thursday Teaser: When Death Strikes

The new thriller releases this Monday, August 30, 2021 By Alan McDermott Read this brief sample: “Two days to the Ecuadorian border, another to Quito,” Sonny mused as he put a frosted bottle of beer and a menu in front of Eva. “If we’re gonna be travelling so much, I […]

Get to know an author: Jennifer Harlow

Over the years, authors grow as artists and as professionals. This week, Jennifer Harlow, author of cross-genre steampunk, mystery and horror, describes her journey. Why did you decide to write a book?  I’ve always been a storyteller in some fashion. I used to fake sick all the time to stay […]

Thursday Teaser: Trouble Magnet

Eliza Carlisle Mystery Book 1 By DelSheree Gladden “I didn’t kill her!” Baxter shouted. Several heads turned our way, which only pissed him off even more. Jamming a finger in my direction, he said, “You’ve been here less than twenty-four hours and you think you have any idea what it’s […]

The evolution of an author: Raine Thomas

Time has a way of shaping us all. This week, bestselling author Raine Thomas discusses her growth and evolution as a professional author over the past years. At what stage in your life did you first publish a book? I first published the Daughters of Saraqael trilogy ten years ago, […]

Thursday Teaser: Sugar for Sugar

This week’s excerpt is a repeat from three years ago, as part of our rebuilding—and a reminder of a great bestselling read. By Seb Kirby Justin Hardman looks at himself in the mirror as he shaves. He likes what he sees. A man approaching forty but with the bright-eyed zeal […]

An author’s progress: Alan McDermott

This week, we start a new series to help you get to know your favorite bestselling authors a little better. A number of of our members have been BestSelling Authors for some time. And of course, they have grown as artists, professionals and people over those years. Gray Justice, action […]