This marks the first short story I published that wasn't horror between the years of 2021-2023. It was such a fun exploration of the hero's journey, and small scale worldbuilding. Unfortunately the press which released it had to close it's doors due to extenuating circumstances, but I hope you will enjoy it here in it's… Continue reading The Blind Forest (2023)
Author: Kay Koel
Earworm (2021)
The following is the first short story I published. I wrote it in college the summer of 2020. I want to warn you that the ahead material touches on themes of severe depressive, and suicidal thoughts. 2020 was one of the darkest years I, and the world, experienced. I did not write it to perpetuate… Continue reading Earworm (2021)
Summer News
It's June. In the blink of an eye the year has fled and now it's June. To preface, this update will also be posted and sent out via Newsletter, but for new or returning members who want to know what's been going on, I will share this here. It's June, and my life has changed… Continue reading Summer News
Book Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora
I feel I should preface this post briefly to say that here, at the near end of January, I have not finished reading The Lies of Locke Lamora. Yet, I feel I can solidly review the book to the point I have read, and hope to do a full review of it later. This comes… Continue reading Book Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora
Book Review: Something Special by Dina S.
At the start of October I got my copy of Something Special from Dina S. featuring a gorgeous book cover and filled with little goodies, and the sweetest autograph inside. I've been waiting months to read this book ever since I devoured Nothing Special back in the summer. I am not normally a big rom… Continue reading Book Review: Something Special by Dina S.
ARC Review: Silence in the Basement by Alex Mura
This past month I was provided a free copy of Silence in the Basement by Alex Mura for ARC reading, and as horror and thrillers, especially anything promising a terrifying outcome is right up my alley, I read this one in my free time. Silence in the Basement is a shorter book, but what it… Continue reading ARC Review: Silence in the Basement by Alex Mura
ARC Review: Perdition Street by Leona O’Neill
I received this free ARC copy of Perdition Street by Leona O'Neill at the tail end of last month and while I was set to read it on my trip, I unfortunately forgot to download the book on my iPad. So here we are, a week late, but with the promised review, and the first… Continue reading ARC Review: Perdition Street by Leona O’Neill
Book Review: Nothing Special by Dina S
I had the honor of reading Nothing Special by Dina S this past weekend while making a 12-hour trek to and from a friend's house. While I do not often indulge in romantasy set in a real-world setting, I was drawn to Nothing Special by the narrator's strong on-page voice and its unique twist on… Continue reading Book Review: Nothing Special by Dina S
Book Review: The Dragon and the Butterfly
The Dragon and the Butteryfly by Abby Simpson is a historical fiction narrative focused around the life and rise of Queen Maud of England alongside her famous husband William the Conqueror. Simpson writes Maud portrayed in beautiful prose, painting the picture of a woman history forgot, but who deserves to be remembered. Simpson works with… Continue reading Book Review: The Dragon and the Butterfly
ARC Review: The Mourning of Leone Manor
The Mourning of Leone Manor by A. M. Davis is a gothic mystery set inside the halls of Leone Manor itself, and the Blue Isle where Remi Leone and her childhood friend Ben must unravel a web of secrets surrounding the Leone family, and Remi herself. The novel has heavy Crimson Peak vibes, complete with… Continue reading ARC Review: The Mourning of Leone Manor