October 2025 – Books and Such
10 posts published by Teri Polen during October 2025| Books and Such
Raise your hand if you like FREE books! A Killer Strikes, the first in what will be a twelve book series, is perma free so make sure to click the link below to get your copy. While this author was babysitting alone in a secluded setting, she heard voices outside – and that was after … Continue reading #BadMoonRising A Killer Strikes (A Shade Darker #1) by Georgia Rose #thriller #suspense #FREEbook| Books and Such
More fur baby cuteness! Today’s author is among those of us ruled by feline overlords who “help” with writing. Need recommendations for ghost tours? She offers several. Her featured novel releases November 4th. Welcome Joan Hall! Has a movie or book scared you so much you couldn’t sleep? Which one? Ten to Midnight with Charles … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Edge of Twilight (Legends of Madeira) by Joan Hall #mystery #thriller #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
Today’s author writes a delightful series of novels for the young and young at heart (I adore them), and she’s here with the newest addition that released earlier this month. Read on to learn how a tarot card reading helped her make an important life decision. Welcome Darlene Foster! Have you ever played with a … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog by Darlene Foster #childrensbooks #mystery #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
This 10th anniversary is a year of firsts – poetry and now an audio drama which features today’s author as a performer! He chooses The Overlook Hotel over prom with Carrie for a humorous but very relatable reason. Welcome Anthony D.P. Mann! Would you rather spend a night in The Overlook Hotel with Jack Torrance … Continue reading #BadMoonRising The Fantastic Adventures of Sherlock Holmes featuring Anthony D.P. Mann #mystery #audiodrama #giveaway| Books and Such
Today’s author has not one, not two, but three sweet fur babies that “help” her write. To celebrate the 10th anniversay of BMR she’s offering a very generous giveaway – make sure to comment below to enter. Welcome Iseult Murphy! Would you rather sleep in a coffin for one night or spend the night in … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Gone But Not Forgotten by Iseult Murphy #IrishHorror #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
Today’s author is a BMR newcomer, and with the anthology title I’d say she was destined to be here. A ghost story she heard as a child still resonates with her (keep your wrists under the pillow, folks!). Writers take note – she also provided a link below for submissions to her next anthology. Welcome … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Bad Moon on the Rise by Mandy Webster #anthology #paranormal #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
Another new author and publisher sib today! After a freaky experience in her teens, she gives a wide berth to Ouija boards. She’s here with the first book in a trilogy (as well as an adorable fur baby), and the final book released earlier this month – no waiting for sequels! Welcome Sherri L. Dodd! … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Murder Under Redwood Moon by Sherri L. Dodd #paranormal #thriller #mystery| Books and Such
BMR Newcomer alert! Today’s author is also from KY (we met at an author event last month), and she’s here today with her debut novel. You might find her on a walkabout in a cemetery or writing at her local arboretum. Welcome Jessica Lindsey! Would you rather sleep in a coffin for one night or … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Moonlight and Magnolias: A Vampire Novel by Jessica Lindsey #vampires #paranormal #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
Halloween isn’t the only holiday you might associate with ghosts. Does A Christmas Carol ring any bells? I read this author’s first collection of paranormal Christmas stories last year (they really got me in the holiday spirit), and I might have done an elf dance (trust me, you didn’t want to see it) when she … Continue reading #BadMoonRising Miracles & Ghosts Past: A Christmas Collection Two by D.L. Finn #shortstories #paranormal #bookgiveaway| Books and Such
I’m pretty sure this is the first time poetry has been featured on BMR, but the description suits it perfectly – “for people who like Halloween, scary stories, and being alone in …| Books and Such
10 posts published by Teri Polen during September 2025| 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
