10 posts published by Teri Polen during September 2025| Books and Such
Another BMR newbie today! He gives an unusual but sensible reason for choosing to spend the night in a coffin, and says he’s definitely not the guy who gets the hot chick in a horror movie. Welcome Mark Everett Stone! You’re in a horror movie. Are you the final person, the first to die, the … Continue reading #BadMoonRising The Queen’s Justice by Mark Everett Stone and Brandie M. Stone #darkfantasy #witches| Books and Such
Another publishing sibling and newcomer to BMR today! She took a paranormal experience from an abandoned asylum ghost hunt and incorporated it into an upcoming series. How cool is that? Welcome Ryana Hunter! You’re in a horror movie. Are you the final person, the first to die, the comic relief, the skeptic, the smart one, … Continue reading #BadMoonRising King of the Dead by Ryana Hunter #zombies #darkfantasy #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
Cuteness Alert! Today’s author is a publisher sibling (we share the same publisher), and she’s brought a picture of her sweet Corgi wearing this year’s Halloween costume. She’s new to BMR, so let’s give a big welcome to Regina Buttner! The creepiest thing that ever happened while you were alone? When I was ten years … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Down a Bad Road by Regina Buttner #psychologicalthriller #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
Today’s author is here with a novella, which can be read as a standalone, that accompanies her three book Inheritance series. I plan on asking her to carve my pumpkins next year, and after you see her photo, I’m betting you will, too. Welcome Cheryl A. Hunter! Favorite Halloween candy? This dessert includes a ghost … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Inheritance Found: A Vampire Hunter Novella by Cheryl A. Hunter #vampires #paranormal| Books and Such
Welcome to the first day of Bad Moon Rising! A 10-year veteran of BMR is kicking off the party. He previously lived in a house that was formerly a funeral parlor. I’m sure it was a completely normal residence with no paranormal activity whatsoever – or maybe not. Welcome Armand Rosamilia! Any paranormal experiences you’d … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Stark Lake by Armand Rosamilia #horror #suspense| Books and Such
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year! Pumpkin-spiced goodies, horror movie marathons, spooky Halloween decorations – and Bad Moon Rising. The month long party starts tomorrow! To celebrate the 10th anniversary – that’s right, ten years – the authors are answering “best of” questions from prior years. Some are gut-wrenchingly funny, many … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Author Preview!| Books and Such
Here we are at the end of September. With everything going on in the Polen household, it was a whirlwind. At the end of last week I put out the few Halloween decorations I use. The Great Pumpkin is always included along with a ceramic pumpkin on the porch. New to this year’s lineup is … Continue reading #BadMoonRising and a Friend’s #NewRelease| Books and Such
The epic conclusion to the #1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; the gritty fantasy duology about an orphan girl and her crew who get tangled in a heist with vampires, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows. She’s had her tea, now she’s out for blood. White Roaring is sharpening its fangs after … Continue reading A Steeping of Blood (Blood and Tea #2) by Hafsah Faizal #fantasy #vampires #historicalfiction| Books and Such
WWW Wednesday is a meme from Sam at Taking On A World Of Words The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? I’ve got a couple of creepy reads and another uncreepy (is that even a word?) novel this week: a teen is determined … Continue reading #WWWWednesday: What Am I Reading? #amreading| Books and Such
A young Victorian woman unwittingly unleashes a monster into being in this gothic tale of medical mystery and sinister suspense, perfect for fans of DON’T LET THE FOREST IN and BELLADONNA. Wh…| Books and Such
Happy Monday! It’s reception week, and my to-do list extends from one end of the house to the other, so forgive me if I can’t get around to all your blogs. I’ll be there eventuall…| Books and Such
The wedding is over, but the reception is September 20th. Lots to do! RSVPs closed over the weekend, a seating chart was made, and the caterer and venue were given the final count. I’m good a…| Books and Such
A thrilling Norse mythology inspired contemporary romantasy sure to excite fans of The Vampire Diaries and Atlas Six. Charlie Hudson just wants to get through junior year. Since the …| Books and Such
This original, interactive thriller from debut author Jay Martel follows a brilliant teenage girl as she races across D.C. to decode the clues her father left behind, which may just be the key to s…| Books and Such
Within the dazzling halls of London’s Crystal Palace, the event of the season has arrived: The Great Exhibition. An opportunity for the greatest minds of the century to come together under one roof…| Books and Such
Ninth House meets Legendborn in this thrilling first book in a dark academia fantasy series about a teen who’s willing to do anything to find her brother—even infiltrate a secret soc…| Books and Such
With so many writer friends, I’ve decided to start featuring their new releases here on Mondays – and I’m wondering why it took me so long to do this. Jan Sikes just released the third novel in her Bargainer Series. These books immediately won me over with their 1950s setting of simpler times and characters you grow to love and think of as family. I’m excited to see where this third book takes Jack.| Books and Such
WWW Wednesday is a meme from Sam at Taking On A World Of Words The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? A compe…| Books and Such