Spooky Saturday: On Unfaithful Wings

The Haunted Month of October continues with this ectoplasmic excerpt from the first Icarus Fell urban paranormal horror novel By Bruce Blake “Okay, that’s it everyone. I’m calling it,” a doctor with an overbite said glancing at the wall clock. “Time of death: two forty-seven a.m.” I surge of panic […]

Frightful Friday: Gateway begins haunting season

Tomorrow is October, and BestSelling Readers know what that means: it’s the time for spooks, haunts, ghosts, demons, vampires and things that will keep your eyes open all night long. To get the month started, here’s a sample from Gateway, the latest offering from the Master of Horror himself, David […]

Tuesday teaser: In Rio’s Shadows

BestSelling Reads are thrilled to present this sample from the first novel in the Women of Strength Series by our newest member Lucy Appadoo Blanca stood awkwardly in the street of the middle-class area of Rio on Saturday night. Crowds headed towards the venue for the Rio carnival, some of […]

Sparks to flames: how stories start

How do your favorite books get from the writers’ heads to the bookshelf? This week, three more bestselling authors share how they write the stories you love to read. Elyse Salpeter My process for writing a book nearly always begins from a sudden spark of insight. For instance, my horror […]

How do writers write? Three bestsellers tell all

BestSelling Reads continue our look at the mysterious writing process—how authors create the books you love to read. This week, A.J. Llewellyn, Alan McDermott and Raine Thomas—three very different authors with very different genres, styles and methods, pull the curtain back. A.J. Llewellyn My writing process? I have a motto. […]

How the magic happens

How do writers write? Once they have an idea, how do they turn it into a bestselling tale? This week, the Master of Horror reveals some of his secrets to making you turn the page, even as you squirm. by David C. Cassidy Writing, like any art form, is a […]

Teaser Tuesday: Orgasmic Texas Dawn

This week, we present an excerpt from the first collaboration by member A.J. Llewellyn and a friend and partner, taken from us too soon, D.J. Manly I walked down Oak Street, shifting my belt, making sure my holster was well hidden underneath my jacket. That was my excuse anyway. To […]

Sci-fi Saturday: Escaping Fate

Time is running out to enter the BestSelling Reads Spring Fling science-fiction and fantasy giveaway. So don’t hesitate—enter now. And if you need more convincing, read this #excerpt from the paranormal bestseller By DelSheree Gladden “Grandpa, what are you talking about? It can’t just be coincidence that Katie and Maera […]

Feature Friday: Return of the Ascendant

BestSelling Reads celebrates Science-Fiction and Fantasy Month 2022 with a major giveaway of a new e-reader loaded with s-f and fantasy books. Here’s a sample of what you could win. By Raine Thomas “Kyra,” Avana said, distracting her from watching Sam, who was now using some sort of key to […]

Enter the BestSelling Spring Fling Science-Fiction and Fantasy Giveaway

Win 10 great science-fiction and fantasy books from 10 bestselling authors—on a new Kindle Paperwhite e-reader. Enter from April 2 to April 30 to be eligible to win: Return of the Ascendant Must-read science fiction romance. By Raine Thomas Escaping Fate The first book in the Escaping Fate teen and […]