Published in The Horror Maven·Mar 14Happy Release Day: Piñata by Leopoldo GoutToday is the day! Piñata by Leopoldo Gout released on March 14, 2023, and it is one of my most anticipated horror reads of 2023. This one is perfect for fans of folk horror, and I am so excited to be able to share my excitement for this one with…Horror3 min readHorror3 min read
Published in The Horror Maven·Mar 103 Female Horror Authors to Add to Your TBRMarch 8 was International Women’s Day, and I wanted to celebrate by sharing 3 female horror authors who need to be on your radar. There are so many excellent female horror authors out there to discover, and while the horror genre has long been male dominated, it is nice to…Horror5 min readHorror5 min read
Mar 8Happy International Women’s DaySubscribe to my SubStack Releasing the Phoenix | Ashley Nestler, MSW | Substack March 8 is International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate women and explore issues that affect women, such as gender inequality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse. Mental illness and mental health concerns are something that directly impact women. Women…International Womens Day3 min readInternational Womens Day3 min read
Published in The Horror Maven·Mar 4Book Review: A Unique and Eerie Dark FantasyOut on a Limb by Luis Paredes Private Occult Investigators Rebecca Suarez and Peyton Marx solve New York City’s strangest paranormal cases, but when a tree in Queens sprouts dozens of human legs, the PIs are stumped by the horrific sight. The dangling gams become the least of their concerns…Horror2 min readHorror2 min read
Published in The Horror Maven·Mar 33 YA Horror/Thriller Novels You Need to Read NowFebruary 28, 2023 was an essential release day for the young adult horror/thriller genre! I have always been a big fan of YA horror/thrillers and I have found that most of my favorite novels fall under this label. In recent years, it seems that YA horror has been really taking…Horror5 min readHorror5 min read
Published in Validation Vacation·Feb 28Beginning Your Mental Health JourneyMental health is such an important aspect of our overall health. Mental health and physical health are directly related, and when one is out of balance, it can decrease our overall quality of life. While there is more focus on mental health now more than ever, we are still sent…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Published in The Horror Maven·Feb 24Book Review: A Brutal and Haunting Dark FantasyHive of Blood by Shantel Brunton Nelvethearia is a land full of full magic, wealthy nobles, and bloody battles. Wars have raged on between the Weavers and the Lasevrens for years. Weavers keep their spiders and Lasevrens keep wasps. Insects and arachnids have never coexisted in peace. Nathaniel is neither a Weaver or Lasevren. He is…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Published in The Horror Maven·Feb 11Celebrate Black History Month with These Horror AuthorsFebruary is Black History Month, a time to shed light on individuals of African descent and important events in black history. This month is so important to shed light on black history and the black experience, and I wanted to celebrate by sharing some amazing works by black horror authors…Black History Month7 min readBlack History Month7 min read
Published in The Horror Maven·Jan 30A Religion-Focused Horror Novel That Manages to Offend More Than ScareChristopher is seven years old. Christopher is the new kid in town. Christopher has an imaginary friend. We can swallow our fear or let our fear swallow us. Single mother Kate Reese is on the run. Determined to improve life for her and her son, Christopher, she flees an abusive…Book Review4 min readBook Review4 min read
Published in Peachy Keen Reviews & Bibliotherapy·Jan 24This Fever Dream of a Novel Will Leave You ReelingMidas had returned to Toronto with a new business plan. After years of big deals in the South, he decided to do it better. It was always so hard to make money and do good at the same time. With his indie café he’d do both. …Book Review4 min readBook Review4 min read
