#creative edge

Synopsis: In the frozen heart of the 1883 Canadian frontier, a single death unveils a darkness that could consume a town—and the men sworn to protect it. Corporal Belvedere, a Mountie scarred by a brutal past, and Surgeon Virgil Montgomery, a newcomer haunted by his own doubts, are drawn into a murder investigation in the isolated settlement of Prince Albert. As winter’s grip tightens, the…

Synopsis: What if your greatest teacher of kindness was sleeping at your feet? In this uplifting mini-eBook, author Kim Lengling, a veteran, pet lover, and creator of Nuggets of Hope, shares 15 beautiful reflections on how pets gently remind us to slow down, forgive more, love deeper, and be kind to ourselves and those around us. From tail wags to purring snuggles, our pets offer unconditional…

Q: Tell us about your latest book, Killswitch Overkill. My latest cyberpunk novel is a standalone sequel to Inertia, which was awarded best sci-fi novel of the year among those published by small publishers. The book follows Sabrina Underfoot, a young technophile who lives on a flooded planet that has collapsed into complete dystopia. Many of the planet’s problems were due to her providing…

Q: Why is speculative fiction so appealing? Hello, and thanks for having me! It’s great to have an opportunity to talk about writing.  This is a terrific question. I like to say I find fantasy and science fiction appealing because I like the idea that there is more to the world than meets the eye, and that the human race has a future. Taking a step forward, in the case of science fiction, or…

Synopsis: Commercial burglar Stan Winkelman encounters the ghost of Jane Manchester, wrongly confined for life in a 1940s insane asylum by a powerful family. She wants to know what happened to Harmon, the baby boy that was stolen from her. Aided by Jeannie, his ghost-obsessed autistic daughter, Stan and Jane begin a quest to find Harmon, or his descendants. But their search will run them afoul…

Synopsis: Throwing Shadows is a collection of 9 creepy stories that have something for everyone. A woman develops an unhealthy obsession with a scarecrow. A boy plays with a Ouija board and receives a terrifying warning of murder. A down-on-his-luck father learns what happens when you die in your sleep. These stories and six more frightening tales await the reader within the pages of Throwing…