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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Jenn

      It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: What Lies Beneath

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Jenn

The second movie review for today comes from Kate of I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read. Kate enjoys reading YA fiction and adult paranormal/fantasy, chick-lit, and contemporary fiction. Today Kate is writing about the movie that scares her the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: How to Carve a Mockingjay Pumpkin by Bookalicious Pam!

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Jenn

When I started soliciting guest posts for Fright Fest, Pam from Bookalicious was one of the first to volunteer. With Halloween literally just around the corner, now is the perfect time to carve your pumpkin! So, Pam’s going to teach … Continue reading →

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Why I Hate Horror But Love Halloween, a Guest Post by Jennifer from Girls Gone Reading

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jenn

So far, all the Fright Fest guest posts have been from people who love the thriller/horror genres.  This post is different. Today’s guest poster is Jennifer from Girls Gone Reading. As you will see in her post, she hates horror, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Mary Sharatt, Author of Daughters of the Witching Hill

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Jenn

I’m excited to welcome Mary Sharatt, author of  Daughters of the Witching Hill, back for a special Halloween guest post.  You may recall, I reviewed her book back in April   and was pleased when she expressed an interested in participating in … Continue reading →

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The Definition of Horror Fiction

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Jenn

This is a question I get asked quite often…what makes a book horror, versus let’s say thrillers or suspense?  Admittedly, it is quite confusing to discern the differences.  To me, horror is any piece of writing that causes the reader … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: The Uninvited

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Jenn

My guest reviewer today is Colleen from Col Reads. Here’s a bit about Colleen: Colleen is a wife, mom, professor, foodie and booklover – a combination she has parlayed into a scandalous cookbook collection. When she’s not reading, cooking, watching … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Evolution of Horror Movies by Tif (Tif Talks Books)

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Jenn

Today I’m excited to welcome Tif from Tif  Talks Books to guest post today.  Tif’ is writing about one of my favorite topics: horror films & their evolution. The Evolution of Horror Films   Have you ever wondered where the … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Jenn

Taking a little break from Fright Fest, I’m particularly excited to welcome a special guest reviewer to my blog today: my husband, John! John has reviewed here before and although it’s been a while, it’s been worth the wait!  So … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up For the Readathon!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jenn

Time to take a break in the Fright Fest festivities (say that three times fast!) to officially mention that I will be taking part in the Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon this weekend! I have my snacks ready (cookies, fruit, cheese, … Continue reading →

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