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Title: The Raven Spell | Author: Luanne G. Smith | Publisher: 47North (2022)

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Book Review: The Witch's Lens by Luanne G. Smith

A witch finds herself recruited to WWI’s eastern front to fight a scourge of zombies. Summary:With her husband off fighting at World War I’s eastern front, Petra Kurková embraces her fleeting freedom, roaming the city at night with her camera. A born witch, she’s discovered that she can capture the souls of the dead on film. Her supernatural skills don’t go unnoticed by the enigmatic Josef…

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The Witch’s Lens by Luanne G. Smith

Smith returns to the source of modern vampire myths, creating a supernatural thriller that offers a rich world and characters rather than relying on subtle differences from other modern horror and urban fantasy for its charm. Continue reading The Witch’s Lens by Luanne G. Smith

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Chaos and order rested on two sides of a sharp edge, but so did pain and pleasure. Harmony and discord. There was not one without the other. Always the dance of tension. One could choose which side to lean into if or when the blade tipped off-center.

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Mis lecturas de noviembre

Durante el mes de noviembre yo tenía planes de hacer progreso en mis retos de lectura. Un último empujón antes de que se me acabe al año. Además, del dieciséis al vientinueve participé en el Mixtape Readathon – Cabin Edition. Y, aunque reconozco que no me lo tomé tan en serio como otras versiones, tampoco fue como que me fue tan mal. Pero vamos a ver qué nos dicen los números. Durante el mes…

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Weird & Wonderful Wednesday

Okay, so we’ll title this week, ‘unintentional early 1900s week’. Oops…

This book takes place around the great war though, not the Jazz age, 1917, 1918, and it was intense. Laura was a field nurse until she was discharged because she was wounded. She goes home, and, then, she gets a message that says that her brother Freddie has been killed, except, maybe she hasn’t. So, she goes back to Belgium and seeks to find her brother. Meanwhile, Freddie is going through his own thing that not just involves an interesting alliance with a German, and a mysterious man who maybe has some weird supernatural sort of power?

The story was told from both siblings’ points of view as Laura tries to find Freddie and Freddie goes through his ordeal, trying to make it back to the world and to Laura too. As I said, it was intense, and such a different look at the issues that were present during, after, and around the First World War.

You may like this book If you Liked: The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner, The Haunting of H. G. Wells by Robert Masello, or The Witch's Lens by Luanne G. Smith

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden

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autumn reading list !

the turn of the screw : henry james

girl in pieces : kathleen glasgow

frankenstien : mary shelly

if he had been with me : laura nowlin

the goldfinch : donna tartt

twilight : stephenie myers

little women : louisa may alcott

the vine witch : luanne g. smith

northanger abbey : jane austen

harry potter (series) : j.k. rowling

dead poets society : nancy h. kleinbaum

the secret history : donna tartt

a good girl's guide to murder : holly jackson

dracula : bram stoker

coraline : neil gaiman

the shining : stephen king

if we were villains : m.l. rio

[orlissa]

Book ask: 1, 10, 17, 25

1, How many books did you read this year? ...That depends. As for the act of reading a book, I started and finished 62 books so far (and I expect to finish at least like 5 more). If we count individual books... a little over 50? Because I read every book I translate at least twice (once to translate, and another time to proofread the translation).

10, What was your favorite new release of the year? Rebecca Ross: Divine Rivals, no question. ...Okay, apparently The Agency for Scandal came out in early January, so that's a very close second.

17, Did any books surprise you with how good they were? Luanne G. Smith: The Vine Witch. I was a little skeptical about it at first, and I almost DNF'd it after the first chapter (because the main character was a toad in the first chapter, I hate toads, and that chapter gave me a visceral reaction), but then it became absolutely intriguing and I found myself loving the worldbuilding. Ashley Polston: Bishop Takes King. So this is a YA book about Kate Bishop with other Marvel heroes cameoing, and look: I've read a bunch of Marvel novels, and most of them are middling at best. So my expectations going in were... modest. But damn, this was great. Okay, so the conflict was a bit convoluted, but the writing was great, the author really got the characters, it was absolutely witty, and she was also good at the action scenes! Absolutely recommend. B.B. Alston: Amari and the Night Brothers/and the Great Game. I wouldn't have read those if I hadn't been contracted to translate the latter, but they were just an absolute delight. Katharine McGee: American Royals. I expected total ditzy, then it had a surprising depth.

25, What reading goals do you have for the next year? I haven't decided yet :'D

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Beverly is the perfect happy homemaker, along with her doting husband and two children, but this nuclear family just might explode when her fascination with serial killers collides with her ever-so-proper code of ethics. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Beverly Sutphin: Kathleen Turner Eugene Sutphin: Sam Waterston Misty Sutphin: Ricki Lake Chip Sutphin: Matthew Lillard Detective Pike: Scott Morgan Detective Gracey: Walt MacPherson Scotty: Justin Whalin Birdie: Patricia Dunnock Carl: Lonnie Horsey Dottie Hinkle: Mink Stole Rosemary Ackerman: Mary Jo Catlett Mr. Stubbins: John Badila Betty Sterner: Kathy Fannon Ralph Sterner: Doug Roberts Carl’s Date: Traci Lords Marvin Pickles: Tim Caggiano Howell Hawkins: Jeff Mandon Father Boyce: Colgate Salsbury Mrs. Jenson: Patsy Grady Abrams Herbie Hebden: Richard Pilcher Timothy Nazlerod: Beau James Judge: Stan Brandorff Luann Hodges: Kim Swann Suzanne Somers: Suzanne Somers Gus: Bus Howard Sloppy: Alan J. Wendl Juror #8: Patricia Hearst Jury Forewoman: Nancy Robinette Rookie Cop: Peter Bucossi Policewoman: Loretto McNally Press A: Wilfred E. Williams Court TV Reporter: Joshua L. Shoemaker Court Groupie A: Rosemary Knower Court Groupie B: Susan Lowe Carl’s Brother: John Calvin Doyle Book Buyer: Mary Vivian Pearce Mean Lady: Brigid Berlin Police Officer: Jordan Brown Vendor: Anthony ‘Chip’ Brienza Flea Market Boy: Jeffrey Pratt Gordon Flea Market Girl: Shelbi Clarke Macho Man: Nat Benchley Dealer: Kyf Brewer Baby’s Mother: Teresa R. Pete Church Baby: Zachary S. Pete Doorman: Richard Pelzman Kid A: Chad Bankerd Kid B: Johnny Alonso Kid C: Robert Roser Joe Flowers: Mike Offenheiser Girl: Lee Hunsaker Burglar A: Michael S. Walter Burglar B: Mojo Gentry Mrs. Taplotter: Gwendolyn Briley-Strand Reporter: Jennifer Mendenhall Joan Rivers: Joan Rivers TV Serial Hag: Catherine Anne Hayes Lady C: Susan Duvall Press: Valerie Yarborough Kid: Jordan Young Camel Lips: Jennifer Finch Camel Lips: Suzi Gardner Camel Lips: Demetra Plakas Camel Lips: Donita Sparks Husband A: John A. Schneider Court Clerk: Lyrica Montague Eugene Sutphin’s Nurse (uncredited): Bess Armstrong Birdie’s Father (uncredited): Greg Coale Video Store Customer (uncredited): David L. Marston Stage Diver (uncredited): Kim McGuire Cop (uncredited): John Poague Club Kid (uncredited): Al Sotto Ted Bundy (voice) (uncredited): John Waters Film Crew: Art Direction: David J. Bomba Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Mark Berger Executive Producer: Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. Thanks: Paul Reubens Original Music Composer: Basil Poledouris Writer: John Waters Production Design: Vincent Peranio Editor: Janice Hampton Producer: Mark Tarlov Supervising Sound Editor: John Nutt Thanks: Don Knotts Editor: Erica Huggins Director of Photography: Robert M. Stevens Associate Producer: Pat Moran Costume Design: Van Smith First Assistant Director: Robert Rooy Property Master: Brook Yeaton Art Department Production Assistant: Jeffrey Pratt Gordon Carpenter: Thomas Turnbull Thanks: Harry H. Novak Set Decoration: Susan Kessel On Set Dresser: Lianne Williamson Sound Editor: Ernie Fosselius Thanks: Arthur Machen Utility Stunts: G. A. Aguilar Sound Mixer: Rick Angelella First Assistant Director: Mary Ellen Woods Sound Editor: Frank E. Eulner Casting: Paula Herold Set Dresser: Michael Sabo Second Unit Director: Steve M. Davison Sound Editor: Robert Shoup Hairstylist: Kathryn Blondell Sound Re-Recording Mixer: David Parker Stunt Double: Cheryl Wheeler Duncan Assistant Makeup Artist: Janice Kinigopoulos Makeup Artist: Debi Young Makeup Artist: E. Thomas Case Post Production Supervisor: John Currin Assistant Property Master: R. Vincent Smith Music Supervisor: Bones Howe Draughtsman: Rob Simons Additional Hairstylist: Howard ‘Hep’ Preston Assistant Makeup Artist: Barbara Lacy Art Department Coordinator: Sarah Stollman Utility Stunts: Michael Runyard Unit Production Manager: Margaret Hilliard Hairstylist: Ardis Cohen Assistant Production Design: John Lindsey McCormick Makeup Artist: Betty Beebe Sound Recordist: Philip Rogers Producer: John Fiedler Secon...

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The Conspiracy of Magic- Review

I recently finished Luanne G. Smith’s series The Conspiracy of Magic, a two-book series,” The Raven Spell” and “The Raven Song.” If you have been following this blog for a while, you know I have mixed feelings about Smith’s protagonist. I either love the Protagonist (Sidra, Yvette), or I find the protagonist frustrating (Elena). This book series shows Smith’s character development and historical…

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Title: The Raven Song | Author: Luanne G. Smith | Publisher: 47North (2022)

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03.29.23 || 9:44 PM

I'm proud of what I was able to accomplish over the last few days. I've been having a rough time mentally lately and it led to a breakdown Monday. All through the day I just didn't feel ok. But after it was done it felt like a weight lifted off of me and was able to host a co-working sessions on Tuesday where I got so much done. And then today was a little slower for some health reasons but I still managed to get stuff done and that is a win in my book. Sometimes you need to have the breakdown to be able to move past it.

Productivity (2 days)

Hosted a co-working session for 7 hours.

Write a book review for my March read.

Edited that book review.

Made graphics for that book review for Instagram.

Took pictures for the book review.

Posted the book review on Twitter, Instagram, and my blog.

Made some new icons for my stream deck.

Worked on a little poetry for the first time in a while.

Self Care

Did an in depth skincare routine

Took a nap when I needed it

Made myself my favorite breakfast sandwich

If you'd like to ready review, you can find it here, as well as follow my other socials that I mentioned earlier through the link in my bio

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Intuition knows the truth when heard, but the sound can leave a terrible ringing in the ears.

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Leyendo libros con magia

No sé a ustedes, pero lo que es a mí, me encanta leer libros en los que existe algún elemento mágico. Soy particularmente fan de los cozy fantasies con brujas. Puede parecerles extraño, pero cuando mis amigas soñaban con ser princesas de Disney, yo quería ser Louise Miller en Teen Witch. Anyway, recientemente, he leído algunos libros con elementos de magia en la trama que quiero compartir con…

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The Raven Spell by Luanne G. Smith | #BookReview #Thriller #Fantasy #SerialKiller

I reviewed The Raven Spell by Luanne G. Smith today on my blog. It's a perfect October read! #BookReview #Thriller #Fantasy #SerialKiller

In Victorian England a witch and a detective are on the hunt for a serial killer in an enthralling novel of magic and murder by the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of The Vine Witch. After a nearly fatal blow to the skull, traumatized private detective Ian Cameron is found dazed and confused on a muddy riverbank in Victorian London. Among his effects: a bloodstained business…