Christina Boyd reviews ST. ULPHIA'S DEAD by Scott Lambridis: "Lambridis blends absurd humor with meditations on trauma, mortality, and human connection, creating a novel in which certainty dissolves beneath the reader’s feet. Drawing from science fiction, folk horror, and the literary ghost story while retaining the lyrical sensibility of magical realism, St. Ulphia’s Dead transforms the classic detective narrative into something stranger and more psychologically resonant."

Christina Boyd's interview: I met author Scott Lambridis after Bellingham Mini-Con at Village Books while standing in line to buy David Beaumier's debut, The Mourning Fields. And as writers do, we started talking about current writing projects. When Scott said he had a book coming out in July 2026 via Regal House Publishing, I invited him to this interview.

Christina Boyd reviews THE ECHO BELOW. "Heather Cavill delivers a compelling debut that blends a coastal mystery, family secrets, supernatural suspense with remarkable confidence. Set against the eerie backdrop of the fictional town of Greyhook, Washington, the novel immediately immerses readers in a world of fog-drenched cliffs, restless tides, and lingering grief. Isla March is an engaging protagonist, and her return home unfolds with a steady sense of unease that keeps the

Christina Boyd interviews author Heather Cavill. Cavill lives with her family in a quiet beach community near Vancouver, where the fog, sea, and folklore of the West Coast shape her writing. With decades of experience as a professional photographer and branding and marketing consultant, she brings a visual storyteller’s eye to every page. Her background in creative writing, combined with her artistic roots, drives her passion for crafting immersive, atmospheric fiction. Debu

Christina Boyd interviews debut author Grace Fox. Grace grew up traveling the back roads of America, collecting stories the way some people collect postcards. The places she’s seen, the people she’s met, and the dreams she’s carried have always found their way into her writing. Grace's debut novel THE VIRGO PROPHECY is a paranormal thriller with romantic elements set in Arizona. Grace is actively seeking agent representation.

Christina Boyd interviews author Sam Evans. Sam has lived all over the US but currently resides in the Upper Midwest. She’s a software engineer by day but letting her imagination run wild is her full-time occupation. She lives with her partner, a high-strung border collie, and an insane kelpie. She routinely drinks too much coffee and gets too little sleep.

Christina Boyd reviews debut authors Elizabeth Watson’s Rise of Scarlett Heroux . It begins with a gut punch and never loosens its grip. Set in Soleil—a sleek, modern fantasy world where magic is outlawed and politics are lethal—the novel opens with Scarlett Heroux witnessing her father’s assassination and being forced into his parliamentary seat before she’s had time to grieve.

Christina Boyd interviews debut author Elizabeth Watson: I first met Elizabeth Watson through Bianca Marais' Great Beta Reader Matchup. After a couple of exchanges, Elizabeth, Sarah Dohlman in Australia, and I decided we were a match and would like to continue working together. That was over two-years ago, and we met via Google Meet every other week to discuss the pages we had critiqued. Elizabeth and I even met in real life when her family traveled to Seattle for a quick pe

Christina Boyd interviewed author, podcaster, and spiritual explorer Fern Ronay. She has lived in Manhattan, Chicago, and now sunny Los Angeles with her husband, but she always considers herself a Jersey girl. She is the author of two novels, Better in the Morning and Better Believe It, and is the host of the podcast Signs from the Other Side.

Christina Boyd interviews USA Today bestselling author KC Freeman, who writes mostly urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She also spends a lot of time editing manuscripts with her company, Book Mage Editing, and is certified by the Professional Book Editors Association.

Christina Boyd reviews SMOKE ON THE WIND by USA Today bestselling author Kelli Estes: "Smoke on the Wind is an engaging story about two mothers, centuries apart, connected by a shared path through the Scottish Highlands. USA Today bestselling author Kelli Estes creates a vivid setting—the rugged beauty of Scotland adds a strong sense of place, almost as if another character."

Sophie Rose reviews NY Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater's latest THE LISTENERS.

Sophia Rose reviews Don Jacobson's The Last Gift. Inspired by Jane Austen’s birth—and death—day, The Last Gift considers what happens if July 18, 1817 was only the beginning for Jane Austen. After the Lady meets her characters in the Universe she created, what would make her existence not only tolerable but also transcendental? The Last Gift rises from the idea that death is that veil through which all must pass. Beyond the gossamer curtain, the Heaven into which Austen

Christina Boyd interviews author/medium Jeannie Reed. Her book, The Afterlife Book, is about her real-life experience living with a spirit.