by CassieSwindon | Aug 7, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
The reason why I didn’t continue is because there is a lot of exposition and a few too many unnecessary metaphors that slow down the pace and confuse me of the vibe intended since the imagery often contradicts each other. I love the idea of the seven bad omens and...
by CassieSwindon | Aug 5, 2024 | Short Stories
by Cassie Swindon 2025 Prequel/short story to “Of Venom & Vineyards” I’ve made a decision. I will be seated at the best table inside Coco’s Cocoa for my date. On the other side of the bay window, customers wait on Bewitcher Street, all the way around the block for...
by CassieSwindon | Aug 5, 2024 | Short Stories
Short story prequel to Of Toxin & Teacups By Cassie Swindon 1-2 months before “Of Toxin & Teacups” begins The worst thing that could happen to a person is to die. And my Ouma must live forever or I’ll forget how to breathe. She’s the one who caught me the day...
by CassieSwindon | Aug 5, 2024 | Short Stories
A short story prequel to “Of Poison & Pumpkins” set 10 years before “the novel begins by Cassie Swindon Orange beams from the sunset slice through my parents’ windows. I toss my graduation gown, cap, and diploma on my parent’s kitchen counter, then...
by CassieSwindon | Aug 4, 2024 | Blog posts, Reviews
Review #493 I listened to this on audio and I believe it’s a series since it ended on a cliffhanger. This is the kind of cliffhanger I like since the original story was resolved well. I’ll rate this one a 4.0/5 stars. I absolutely loved the Book of Shadows idea...
