Tag: horror

Focus Friday

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 […]

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Tuesday teaser

Gateway: A Tuesday teaser

Enjoy this excerpt from the spine-tingling and eye-seizing horror novel By David C. Cassidy Jared stood under the narrow awning that covered the entrance to Shelby’s Pub. The rain pelted the concrete like stones, and he rushed past a storm-battered couple who were heading in. He barely made it to […]

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Frightening Friday

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 […]

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Monday musing

Get to know David C. Cassidy

Our profiles of the evolution of bestselling authors continues this week with the master of horror. At what stage in your life did you first publish a book? Like many authors, I simply published a book while working a full-time job and raising a family. Still, I have to thank […]

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Monday musing

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 […]

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Monday musing

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 […]

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Saturday spotlight

Gateway: A Saturday spotlight on a brilliant new novel

By David C. Cassidy The latest novel by the master of horror is now live on all the major e-tailers. Get it now! But if you need convincing, read this sample available only on BestSelling Reads: Jared’s eyes burned. His temples throbbed. He battled the awesome power rising within him, […]

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Thursday teaser

Horror teasers

For this week’s Teaserday, we’ve assembled a few especially creepy passages for you to…enjoy. We’re working on some special BestSelling Reads combs for those whose hair is still standing on end. Awake From Ricket Row By Elyse Salpeter  Pain. I felt like I was being sliced in half. Shadows loomed over my […]

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Monday musing

Books almost ready to read

A multi teaser for your Thursday morning The wait is nearly over! Your favorite bestselling authors have been working feverishly to replenish your shelf of books you know you have to read. And we’re here to give you a glimpse of what to expect: Samreen Ahsan This multiple award winner is now […]

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Monday musing

How does gravity work? Where do ideas come from?

Monday musings on the elusive source of inspiration by award-winning bestseller David C. Cassidy Where do my ideas come from? It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once. The truth is, it’s like asking, “How does gravity work?” Who the hell knows. As a writer, I can say that my ideas—some […]

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