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About Crystal L. Kirkham
Crystal L. Kirkham resides in a small hamlet west of Red Deer, Alberta. She is an avid outdoors person, unrepentant coffee addict, part-time foodie, servant to a wonderful feline, and companion to several delightfully hilarious canines - Treble and Freddie, the Standard Poodles, and Nahni, the Australian Shepherd. Crystal has published novels across several genres and is a contributing author to multiple best-selling anthologies.
She will neither confirm nor deny the rumours regarding the heart in a jar on her desk or the bottle of readers' tears right next to it. However, she will confirm that she once broke the metal handle to a 4-tonne car jack with her bare hands.
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Blog postHave you ever felt a little insecure about your writing? Life beating you down a bit and it's impacting your writing life? Having trouble focusing on the story that you think you need to write? Then this book is for you. Seriously.
This next post was supposed be about my recent struggles with mental health and imposter syndrome, but when I finally got my copy of this book from the library, I knew that this would be a far better post than my own ramblings.
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Blog postGuys, I am shaving my head for cancer. That's the most important thing you need to know besides the link to donate. Which is right here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/christmas-cancer-cut/
So, why am I shaving my head? Well, it takes a lot of hair and $2000 to make one wig for a child with cancer. I have a lot of hair, not enough to make a whole wig, but enough to make a good dent in the process. So, I am shaving it as a part of donating it to Angel Hair for Kids. An organ7 months ago Read more -
Blog postWhen I read the author's logline for this book on Twitter, 'An angsty gay funeral director must stop a bubbly male escort from joining an immortal tyrant', I expected something completely different than what I got. I am thoroughly NOT disappointed, and what I read matches well with the tagline on the cover of the book, 'Dreams are real and they can kill you'. With the logline, I had expected a more humorous tale than the story that delivered more in line with the tagline. I tried my best to not9 months ago Read more
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Blog postDo you ever hear a book get recommended to people so often that you just had to pick it up? Save the Cat! Writes a Novel is that book. I've been hearing about for a long time and I finally got around to buying only to not have time to actually read it. Thank god for libraries loaning audiobooks because, although, I own a paperback copy of this book (which I recommend), I listened to the audiobook due to my time restraints.
The reason I recommend getting the paperback is not si10 months ago Read more -
Blog postSo, for the first time ever I have entered one of my covers into cover wars. Falling Light. I know I might be biased, but I think it's the best of the choices available.Of course, we also know that most people vote for their friend's book which means it's not always a fair contest in that way. I would love it if you could vote in cover wars and, if you agree that mine is the best cover there, please vote for me.
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When I first started writing, all I wrote was science fiction. Year after year, I wrote science fiction until I wrote my first mainstream novel and then found a groove in urban fantasy. Like most creative endeavours, writing is an art. One that takes practice to perfect. So how did a science fiction writer end up publishing various types of fantasy novels?
Simple.
I learned to write outside the lines of the type of writer I thought I wanted to be. I practiced wr1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postCover of Sophie's Key
This is a novel by Jodi Jensen and published by Champagne Books.
It's been a while since I've done a book review. For those of you in the know, this is because of a few factors that led to me being so busy I wasn't able to find the time to read anything other than the work I was editing. Unfortunately, Sophie's Key by Jodi Jensen was a book that arrived right before all this started so it has been sitting on my bedside table waiting for me to say hello t1 year ago Read more -
Blog postFor awhile now, I've been thinking about doing something more with my self-published work. However, because I was working for another publisher, I had no time to really work out my idea. Until a few days ago.
I'd like to introduce you to my own publishing label, Dark Brew Press.
The name is a reflection of both me and my work. Dark fiction is my signature and dark coffee is my go to fuel for working.
For now, I will be focusing on using this2 years ago Read more -
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Blog postA long time ago, I had an urge to do a podcast about writing, for writers that didn't put on airs about being a fountain of knowledge or used fancy words. I wanted something that was fun, informative, and honest. Not a lot of fancy language, and something where I could be myself (as in, I swear a lot). I kept putting the idea off, but it never left. I always thought I had nothing to really offer other writers and I had no clue how to do a podcast. It was a great, big scary mystery area.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postToday I had to do one of the hardest things a pet owner can do—I had to make the decision that it was time to say goodbye.
Missy was more commonly known as Princess because she ruled over the house was grace and dignity. Even the dogs feared and respected her.
I had the honour of serving this darling for pretty much my entire adult life. She was found in a dumpster in 1999. At 6 weeks old, the vet told my best friend (her original servant) that she wasn't going to2 years ago Read more -
Blog postOkay, before I post what is a very long post, I want to say something to those that are reading. This was written as a way to explain in basic terms why JK Rowling's statements regarding trans people and the trans community are so harmful and misleading.
I did not go overly deep in detail as I could have, nor did I respond to every single statement she said. For anything I did get wrong, I apologize profusely. I also don't normally weigh in on topics like this in my blog, but this i2 years ago Read more -
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Blog postRecently, I hit the mark of having 13 titles in which I been listed as a contributing or sole author and I'm rather proud of this. It's been a lot of work to get to this point, but I don't always have time to promote all my work.
So, here it goes, a little self-promo for this indie author.
I’m going to start with my latest novel. Feathers and Fae
This is a fantasyadventureabout friendship, trust, and the lies we think we need to tell. This story is one that came as a surprise f2 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis is a novel by A. R. Vagnetti and published by Kyanite Publishing. I had the privilege of being able to read an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this entertaining novel. Find out more about this story and where to purchase it here: https://kyanitepublishing.com/product/forgotten-storm/
So, as usual, I didn't do more than a quick scan of the back cover blurb before reading. One day I should learn to do that so I am not surprised by anything. Right on the Kyanite page for this novel3 years ago Read more -
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Blog postB.K. Bass
I am honoured to be able to share my blog with this incredible author. I have always enjoyed reading his insights about being a writer, an editor, and about the art of our shared craft.
I hope you all enjoy this incredible guest post as much as I do.
*** In the world of literature, there is a line drawn in the sand. Those on either side stare across this no man’s land, eyes filled with anything ranging from curiosity to contempt. Some dare to step across. Some3 years ago Read more -
Blog postReady for another session with my foul-mouthed self? God, I hope so because I have some questions that demand to be answered.
Want to know more about where "The Brutally Honest Author" started? Read this post. Once again, remember, these are my experiences and opinions only. Others may think or feel differently than me because they've experienced things differently. I'd love to hear your opinions as well, so please do respond in the comments! And if you got questions, ask3 years ago Read more -
Blog postFeathers and Fae is an intrusion fantasy. It's a term I didn't know about until long after writing this story. All I knew was that I'd never written a fantasy at this level before where I had to create a whole new world outside of Earth instead of based on Earth.
Once I had written the first chapter of Feathers and Fae and got my characters to Mythos, I had to decide 'what next?'. I drew my inspiration on what to do from Lord of the Rings and I sent them on a journey.
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Blog postBefore I even knew what I was writing, I knew that I wanted to create this world that was very much like ours but based entirely on the myths of so many cultures throughout the world.
Though I do focus more on the European myths, I give my head a nod to myths from multiple other cultures as well. This is something that is important to me since I grew up in a highly multicultural area and I want people to know that cultures all across the world have their mythologies that are just as3 years ago Read more -
Blog postOne afternoon I was sitting at the office on my break. I should have been editing, but instead, I was on Twitter. I was scrolling through some writing community questions and it got me thinking—which is always a dangerous thing.
So many questions. So many people wanting answers. Twitter is a bit restrictive and most people try to be nice about their answers. In fact, unless I know someone well, I tend to be rather nice about my answers.
But sometimes nice doesn’t really cut it. And I3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis was not a novel I had ever planned to write. Heading into November 2016 I had no idea what I was going to write for NaNoWriMo. I had a lot I could write, but nothing I wanted to write. A joke about having someone give me random prompts turned into a challenge between friends.Three random, unrelated prompts were given to a few of us by another friend. Our story had to incorporate all three prompts.I received my prompts on noon of October 31st. I had twelve hours to think up a way to combine3 years ago Read more
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Blog postNext month, on October 11, my first traditionally published novel will be released. One thing I wanted to do was share a few things about this book and my adventure in writing this story.
Starting in two weeks, every Wednesday leading up to my release date there will be a post about how this novel came to be, about the myths I used to create the world of Mythos and about the incredible landscapes I write about and the inspiration for them.
However, this fir3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis novel is published by Kyanite Publishing. I, once again, had the privilege of being able to read an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this compelling story. Release date is October 25, 2019. Find out more about this story and where to purchase it here: https://kyanitepublishing.com/product/what-once-was-home/
When this novel first came up as an ARC, I knew I wanted to read it. However, I was on vacation and didn't have time to respond to the message. Shortly after returning home, I3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis is a novella by J.L. Peridot and published by Kyanite Publishing. I had the privilege of being able to read an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this novel. Release date is September 13, 2019. Find out more about this story and where to purchase it here: https://kyanitepublishing.com/product/it-starts-with-a-kiss/
Romance has never been one of my favourite genres. I still have hangups from the days where a romance novel meant one of those Harlequin cheese-fests with a half-naked gu3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis is a novel by Willie Handler and published by Kyanite Publishing. I had the privilege of being able to read an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this entertaining novel. Find out more about this story and where to purchase it here: https://kyanitepublishing.com/product/loved-mars-hated-the-food/
I have to say that it is always a delight to be able to read an ARC from another Canadian author and to have a chance to go back to my love of science fiction. Some of the first science fiction s3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis is a novel by B.K. Bass and published by Kyanite Publishing. I had the privilege of being able to read an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this incredible novel. Find out more about this story and where to purchase this story here: https://kyanitepublishing.com/product/parting-the-veil/
This isn't the first book I've had a chance to read as an ARC by B.K. Bass. I previously reviewed Warriors of Understone and absolutely loved it. I consider myself lucky to be able to read more of3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThis is a novel by Majanka Verstraete and published by Kyanite Publishing. I received this as an advanced reader copy. So, my version may vary slightly from yours. Find out more about this story and where to purchase this novel here: https://kyanitepublishing.com/product/murder-in-mind/ If there was a way to tell if someone had criminal tendencies well before they ever committed a crime, would you be okay with locking that person up? If someone is likely to become a criminal, does that3 years ago Read more
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What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
What miracles can more than one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.
What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.
What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.
What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.
What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.
Alice in Wonderland, rehashed for grown-ups.
Alice in Wonderland as you’ve never seen her before. Vampires, werewolves, witches, robots, ghosts, and aliens…and even a few dalliances with romance…
But will she ever get home?Alice is well-known for her adventures in odd places, and her battles with terrifying creatures. She always overcomes the ferocious forces that try to destroy her—she’s a timeless A-list heroine, after all.
And now she’s all grown up, the adventures haven’t stopped.
But can Alice still survive the challenges as she did as a child? Can she work her way through a range of speculative fiction genre stories, each with its own major confrontation?
What significance does the White Rabbit hold? Will he…can he?…help her get home?
And when Alice finally confronts her thirteenth nemesis, does she have the courage to face fear itself?
Strange clouds on the horizon herald the coming of the swarm. The undulating masses of the horde cannot be stopped. Terrifying creatures roam the Earth, seemingly with no aim but to devour all that stands before them. Experience the end of the world as we know it with these seventeen tales of horror, survival, and hope. The world ends in a frenzy of death and miasma of terror, but what will become of the remnants of humanity?
Seventeen tales of post-apocalyptic survival horror!
Featuring:
Resistance by Stephen Coghlan
First Swarm by J.D. Sanderson
Heatwave by Aaron E. Lee
Megan by J.D. Kellner
Against the Darkness by Stephen Coghlan
Love Song by Rachel Ford
The Brood by Ian Fairgrieve
The Other Side by Michael D. Nadeau
The Sheltered Isle by Benjamin Hope
Echoes of Faith by Alan Provance
The Badlands by Crystal L. Kirkham
Rian’s Path by D.W. Hitz
The Forgotten by A.A. Rubin
Weed Wacker by David Wickenden
Surviving Humanity by Ian Fairgrieve
The Kings of New York by A.A. Rubin
A Final Longing by Stephen Coghlan
Dive into the world of microfiction and feel the true power of words.
Love candle in hand, she visualises Enzo, walking toward her, his body strong and lithe, rather than broken and bloody as she’d last seen him. Having already asked forgiveness for what she’d done, the imagined look on his face was one of love and acceptance. Harnessing that love, she wrapped both hands around the candle and placed it into a lovely wrought iron pentagram holder. Once she evoked the necessary protection for her spell, she glanced at the grimoire again, hoping her Gaelic was up to the task, hoping she was up to the task. She slid the blade of her athame across the palm of her hand, held it over her mirror, and recited the chant. A dark orb rose…then another…and another… Izzy’s gaze flew to the grimoire, landing on a single phrase. A drop of blood—she glanced at the mirror, counted the drops…eleven…twelve… She jerked her hand away as the last drop plopped on the surface…thirteen… She leapt to her feet and spun around to find Enzo, and twelve other figures – there, but not there. Transparent. Feet not quite touching the floor. And looking pissed as hell. Thirteen authors tell dark, disturbing, and creepy tales of thirteen apparitions bent on revenge from love gone wrong.
Izzy—The Love Spell by Jodi Jensen After consulting the grimoire of her 17th century Scottish ancestor, Izzy starts down a dark path to resurrect the man she loves and accidentally killed.
Issa—The Rocked Cradle by S. N. Graves After losing the woman she loved, Shiv finds that being Mom for the little monster Issa left behind is a fresh hell she’s unprepared for.
Cedric—Unhinged by J.W. Garrett When Cedric finds himself back among the living, he picks up where he left off before his life was snuffed out by witches, determined to make his beloved pay. Sarah—Forbidden Fruit by Kim Rei When the past starts to creep into the present, Trevor reaches for his family history for answers. Jezzelle—The Booth by M. Sydnor Jr. A man must relive the worst day of his life over and over until he accepts responsibility for the death of his girlfriend, Jezzelle.
Caleb—The Wild Hunt by Chris Bannor Aiden returns to the scene where he lost the man he loved, but something more than memory haunts him.
Amanda—The Madness of Guilt by Crystal L. Kirkham Convinced she is responsible for Amanda’s death, and not willing to go on without her, Kerri documents her dive into the dark arts to find a way to bring her back.
Silas—Together Forever by K.T. Tate Resurrected from the pit, Silas uses his newfound demonic abilities to track down his soulmate and bind them together forever.
Meera—Behind the Fame by D.J. Elton A need for retribution can go either way, and Meera is determined it will be to her gain and not that of the Svengali-like Alexi.
Red—Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? by Nicole Little Abruptly returned to the scene of her violent death, Red very quickly realises that fairy tales don’t always have happy endings and that revenge is a dish best served bloody.
Gillian—Eternal Vengeance by Maxine Churchman After discovering the truth about her death, Gillian seeks revenge, but she gets more than she bargains for.
The western landscape holds awesome and spectacular secrets. Between prairies and mountains, deserts and canyons, strange things happen. These are five tales of the fantastic, from the old west to the dystopian future, that share a glimpse of what might be if land told all.
Featuring:
The Hattersfield Dilemma by B.K. Bass
When Samuel Shepherd and his crew hole up in the town of Hattersfield for the night, they don't expect to find a town plagued with a mystery. And when they start picking that mystery apart, they find more lurking in the darkness than monsters.
Creeper's Wreath by D.W. Hitz
When Malcolm escaped, he was running for his life. When he returns as a necromancer, it's to rescue his love and settle an old debt.
Sheriff of the Dead by Jodi Jensen
A desert town full of zombies, a Marshall bent on their destruction, and the Sheriff of the Dead, determined to fight for their right to exist. Only a few will find sanctuary in Demise.
Freedom's Bounty by Crystal L. Kirkham
Monster Bountyhunter, Ella Fitzgerald has tracked her latest target to a booming mining town in the wilds of the British Columbia mountains. When the trail goes cold, an odd stranger offers to help, and what they discover is more than either of them expected.
Red by Eric Lahti
Between the poison dust and the killer angels, Earth's days look numbered. There's just one person who might have a solution. They call her a witch, but in these dark days any chance for salvation is worth the risk.
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