Dark Fiction & Gothic Suspense Author
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
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
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”
📚 What Are You Reading This April? 📚 Spring is here, and so are two fantastic book promotions running from April 1-30! https://videopress.com/v/LBbvYyZq?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Limited Book Promotion Discover Your Next Favorite Read Whether you're looking for a beach read, a thrilling page-turner, or something to expand your horizons, these promotions have something for everyone. Limited Time… Continue reading April Book Promotions You Can’t Miss
It's a tremendous relief when a manuscript is finally complete, and you can take a moment to sit back and appreciate your work, free from the constant pressure to finish. 'Echoes of Ballard House,' the third installment in the Simone Doucet Series, is now in the hands of my publisher, and I can already feel… Continue reading ARC TEAM
Happy Halloween! October is undoubtedly my favorite time of the year. I have fond memories of my childhood, spent watching spine-chilling horror and ghost stories, and to this day, the thrill they provide still sends shivers down my spine. How about you? What are you reading and watching this Halloween season? If you're on the… Continue reading Time For Spooky Thrills
Happy July, everyone! It's been a strange summer with so much going on environmentally: Canadian forest fires, record-level heat, floodings, tornadoes, etc. Global warming is real, devastating lives around the globe. From my New York highrise, a surreal orange smog covered the skyline like a scene from an apocalyptic movie. A panorama I care not… Continue reading Author Update
Hello Everyone, Another month passed, and another began. I’ve barely let go of April, hustling to finish a few tasks. But I made progress on my WIP, Echoes of Ballard House. The storyline clarifies with every chapter. Like my characters, I’m living every moment, anticipating the outcome of each chapter. My main character, Simone’s palpable… Continue reading May It Be May
