Dark Fiction & Gothic Suspense
When witch trials meet actual witchcraft, you get a story that's both historically grounded and thrillingly magical. Cynthia Raleigh's Summoning the Winds: The Lanthorne Ordinary Witches deliver exactly that, a captivating tale that weaves together historical witch trial hysteria with genuine magic hiding in plain sight. A Protagonist Worth Rooting For Yarrow Pickering is everything… Continue reading Book Review: Summoning the Winds by Cynthia Raleigh – Where History Meets Magic
The TBR pile on my Kindle has officially reached "towering" status, but this Halloween season, two new additions have jumped straight to the front of the line. There's something about autumn that demands dark fantasy and witchy tales, and Alchemised by Senlin Yu and Summoning the Winds: The Lanthorne Ordinary Witches by Cynthia Raleigh promise… Continue reading Two Autumn Reads To Cast A Spell On You
https://videopress.com/v/u2GIrLxc?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fedenisebillups.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fcreative-studio-asset-adelles-dinner_mp4_avc_240p.original-1.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The air thickens with the smell of savory meats, cinnamon, cloves, and pungent greens... Welcome to a Halloween feast like no other! Step into Adelle's kitchen from my novel Beneath Beauford Grove, where every dish carries whispers of ancient magic and family secrets passed down through generations. This isn't your typical pumpkin spice menu… Continue reading Enchanted Caribbean Halloween Feast: Recipes from Beneath Beauford Grove
Have you discovered House of Mirrors on YouTube? This incredible initiative, organized by the talented Bibiana Krall, has created something truly special, a dedicated space where writers can hear their words brought to life by another voice. Last Friday, I experienced something that left me completely moved. Mrs. Krall read an excerpt from my latest… Continue reading A Writer’s Dream: House of Mirrors on YouTube
As the leaves begin to turn and shadows grow longer, there's no better time to curl up with a book that will send shivers down your spine. I've just devoured two extraordinary new releases that capture the essence of autumn's darker magic—books that will haunt you long after you've turned the final page. Deathcap (launching… Continue reading Two Spine-Tingling Supernatural Releases Perfect for Autumn
THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! BENEATH BEAUFORD GROVE The curse flows through her veins, but so does the cure. LAUNCH DAY COUNTDOWN 5 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds The secrets of Beauford Grove are almost ready to be revealed. Dr. Evangeline Beauford's journey into her family's dark legacy begins this Friday, August 22nd.… Continue reading Countdown To Beneath Beauford Grove
What's Your Favorite Type Of Family Curse In Fiction Family curses are one of my favorite literary tropes, and for good reason. There's something irresistibly compelling about characters trapped by forces beyond their control—whether supernatural, psychological, or generational. Over the years, I've devoured everything from the classics to contemporary releases, always hunting for that next… Continue reading Family Curses In Fiction: What Makes Them Irresistible
https://videopress.com/v/b1jP1MsU?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fedenisebillups.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fa-video-beneath-beauford-grove-post-2-on-7-11-2025-_mp4_dvd.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Calling All Lovers of Southern Gothic: "Beneath Beauford Grove" The Spanish moss is heavy with secrets, the olive trees weep crimson tears, and Dr. Evangeline Beauford is about to discover that some family legacies run deeper than blood itself. I Need Your Eyes on My Dark Southern Tale My novel, Beneath Beauford Grove, launches… Continue reading Calling All Lovers Of Southern Gothic: “Beneath Beauford Grove”
Happy June 1st! I'm absolutely thrilled to share the cover of my new novel, Beneath Beauford Grove! I just finished the last draft and am ready to put it into the hands of beta readers before sending it to my editor, Robin Fuller, for her editorial magic. After several revisions with my graphic artist, we finally captured… Continue reading Cover Reveal! Beneath Beauford Grove
I'm thrilled to share a progress update on "Beneath Beauford Grove," my new Southern gothic novel that blends magical realism with supernatural horror. As you can see from this teasing glimpse of the cover art below, the visual identity of the book is taking shape alongside the narrative! After months of dedicated writing, I've recently… Continue reading Cover Reveal Coming Soon!
