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PUBLISHING NEWS
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| | Jared Grace Unveils Isolation, a Gripping Psychological Thriller Exploring the Dark Edges of Solitude and Survival
Author Jared Grace announces the release of his tense and atmospheric new thriller, Isolation, a novel that plunges readers into the unsettling depths of human endurance when confronted with fear, confinement, and the unknown. Blending sharp psychological tension with cinematic pacing, Grace delivers a story that keeps readers on edge from the first page to the final revelation.
Isolation follows a protagonist forced into a harrowing environment where every decision carries weight, and every shadow may conceal danger. As the walls close in, both literally and emotionally, the story examines how isolation strips away the layers of identity, exposing the raw instincts that emerge when survival becomes the only goal.
Grace’s storytelling is marked by tight prose, escalating suspense, and an unflinching look at the human psyche under pressure. Early readers praise Isolation for its immersive atmosphere, unpredictable twists, and the way it lingers long after the final chapter.
“Isolation changes people,” Grace said. “This book explores what happens when someone is pushed beyond their limits —and what they discover about themselves when there’s nowhere left to hide.” |
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Twenty-nine-year-old destination wedding planner Tally Davis lost her home, her job, and her boyfriend in one fell swoop when Hurricane Maria hit Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, as a Category 5 storm. After she’s finally evacuated, she goes home to Jekyll Island, Georgia, to start over. There’s no wedding planning company on the island, so Tally launches Jekyll Weddings and immediately starts booking clients. But not everyone is happy that Tally is home or wants her to succeed. She’s unknowingly kicked a hornet’s nest by reconnecting with a childhood friend. Will a 10-year-old grudge ruin her first big wedding on Jekyll Island?
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When acclaimed author Russell Tolliver finds himself paralyzed by writer’s block, he and his family trade the noise of Boston for the quiet charm of a secluded New Hampshire town fittingly called Isolation. Their new home is everything they dreamed of—a serene escape nestled in the shadow of endless woods.
But serenity can’t last forever.
Not long after their arrival, whispers of a shadowy creature stalking the forest begin to spread through the town. The whispers turn to screams when mutilated bodies start appearing. As the death toll rises, fear grips Isolation, threatening to unravel the close-knit community.
Determined to protect their families and uncover the truth, Russell teams up with his neighbours, Tom and Mitchell, and a reclusive town historian, Bryce. Together, they begin unravelling Isolation’s dark and bloody past—a past that holds terrifying secrets about the creature lurking in the woods.
As they dig deeper, the line between history and horror blurs, forcing each man to confront their own inner demons. With the monster’s rampage escalating and time running out, the four friends must face a chilling truth: history remembers.
Isolation is a gripping tale of terror, resilience, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love—no matter what waits for us in the shadows.
https://bit.ly/jaredgraceisolation
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More From Jared Grace:
Matt Burke has spent years preparing for the hike of a lifetime-the Alpine Staircase to the summit of Mount Whitehorse. But this journey is more than just a test of endurance; it’s a tribute to his father, who lost his life on the very same trail. As Matt pushes himself up the mountain, memories of his past resurface-his childhood, his father’s tragic death, and the love of the wilderness they once shared.
But something is waiting for him in the mountains. A force beyond his understanding begins to manipulate his path, leading him into an unforgiving wilderness where time, reality, and memory blur. A strange child emerges from the depths of the forest, offering guidance, yet withholding truths. And lurking in the shadows, a monstrous presence watches his every move.
As Matt’s journey unfolds, he is forced to confront not only the perils of the wilderness but also the haunting truth of his own existence. Trapped between life and death, between past and future, he must make an impossible choice-one that will determine the fate of his family and his own soul.
A genre-bending blend of mystery, horror, and the supernatural, Beyond the Autumn Leaves is an emotional and harrowing tale of loss, redemption, and the unbreakable bonds that transcend even death.
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About Jared Grace
Jared Grace is the author of Isolation, his well-received debut horror novel that’s already making waves as a finalist for the Indie Ink Awards 2024 in various categories. Born just south of Boston, Massachusetts, Jared now calls the scenic White Mountains of New Hampshire home, where he spends his days hiking trails, chasing his muse, researching paranormal events, and devouring books from his favourite authors across a wide range of genres.
When he’s not working on his next spine-tingling tale, Jared is a proud dad to his two incredible kids, Jordan and Wyatt, who keep him equally terrified and inspired (but in the best way).
After a brief pit stop at Boston College, Jared earned not one but two bachelor’s degrees-English and history-from Southern New Hampshire University in 2014. Jared’s love for history, nature, travel, and the supernatural seeps into his stories, making them equal parts eerie, thought-provoking, and unputdownable. Whether he’s digging into spooky folklore or climbing a mountain, Jared finds inspiration everywhere-especially in the things that go bump in the night. |
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Alan R Warren, media personality, critically acclaimed author, and now book award Winner
Critically acclaimed author Alan R Warren is now an award winner as his true crime critically acclaimed memoir, Peace, Love, & Murder was the recipient of a Bronze Award at the prestigious Global Book Awards in the Biographical/Memoir category.
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|  | About Global Book Awards
The Global Awards aim to discover new talent as well as recognise fine examples of self-published books. As such, we hope they will give self-published authors the recognition they deserve, whether that is in their writing creativity, or in the way they have marketed their books to attract new readers. In this modern age of self-publishing, books need to be appraised not only by their content and writing style, but also by the way they present and market themselves to the prospective buyer, whether that is in the good ratings it has on important stores like Amazon, its book cover and description, or the number of reviews it has collected. They must also appeal to new readers so part of the evaluation included a survey asking avid readers to select the top 5 books they enjoyed the most. |
| About Alan R Warren
Alan R. Warren is a Canadian bestselling true crime author, producer, and lead host of the internationally syndicated radio show and podcast House of Mystery. The show airs across North America on multiple stations, including Los Angeles, Riverside, Palm Springs, Salt Lake City, Seattle/Tacoma, and Phoenix, reaching a wide audience of mystery and true crime listeners.
A respected authority in true crime nonfiction, Warren has authored 38 books covering serial killers, cults, human trafficking, history, and memoir. His work is published by major true crime publishers including RJ Parker/Vronksy Publishing (Canada) and WildBlue Press (USA). He has been a contributor to True Case Files Magazine since 2013 and continues to write for Serial Killer Magazine.
Warren’s bestselling titles have been featured on major television networks, including CNN, Oxygen, Reelz, Vice TV, and Sundance Channel documentaries. Notable works include Beyond Suspicion: The True Story of Colonel Russell Williams, The Killing Game: Serial Killer Rodney Alcala, and Doomsday Cults: The Devil’s Hostages. In 2024, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Writing from Reader’s House in London, UK.
Alan R. Warren is frequently sought out by media outlets for expert commentary on true crime cases, serial killers, cult behaviour, and criminal psychology. |  |
| | Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies
A Novel
A new direction for Award-Winning and critically acclaimed Literary Horror author,
Jennifer Anne Gordon
Published by Podium Publishing and released in Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook on September 8, 2026
For fans of The Hunting Wives: A woman in mourning finds renewed purpose in her fake persona for an online mom group—but membership comes at a killer cost.
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In the wake of losing her son, Becca also lost her marriage and her moorings. Now, work and time spent with her best friend, Lynn, are what gets her through the day. But it’s a private group of moms on social media that gets her through the long nights.
Run by Karen, the holy grail of perfect wives, Mommy Wine Time is a place where women share stories, perfectly airbrushed photos, and advice disguised as humble brags.
And it’s where Becca pretends to be Lucy, with the help of a stock photo account. Lucy’s an ideal wife and mother living a dahlia-filled life in Seattle, enjoying all the things that Becca is certain she’ll never have again.
But the line between Becca’s truths and Lucy’s lies starts to blur when a series of bad deeds, daring games, and too many bottles of cheap chardonnay reveals something darker. Soon, what began as mere petty crimes escalates to kidnapping, assault, revenge, and murder. Still, the more Becca pretends, the more alive she feels . . .
This psychological thriller from the author of Pretty/Ugly takes the wine moms from Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives, puts them in an online space where it’s easier to hide their true identities, and then gives them even darker obsessions. Cheers!
Browse Titles | Podium Entertainment
Amazon.com: Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies: A Novel: 9798347030057: Gordon, Jennifer Anne: Books
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| | “Jennifer Anne Gordon is many things, but if she’s one thing: She’s funny. Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies is an exquisite balance of rising dread with Gordon’s capital wit. You’ll find yourself wanting to partake in things you shouldn’t, even as the red flags unspool, leaving you worried for the characters while also relating to and laughing at a thousand asides. Just a brilliant book from a brilliant writer.” —Josh Malerman, New York Times–bestselling author of Bird Box and Incidents Around the House
“In this intensely visceral suspense, a grieving mother seeks a life wholly different from the one she actually lives. Line by stunning line, Jennifer Anne Gordon rips apart sorrow, peeling layers from the skin until our every nerve ending is exposed. And when every secret and lie is laid bare, Gordon digs the needle in deeper. Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies is a riveting read that injects foreboding into every searing page.” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today–bestselling author of Hello, Julie
“Gordon’s novel is a gothic horror story for the 21st century . . . It’s a twisty, haunting tale in which nothing is as it first appears. A disturbing, quirky, and addictive read.” —Kirkus Reviews
“With sharp wit, well-drawn characters, and an expertly crafted plot, Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies is a book you don’t want to miss. Gordon’s use of beautiful prose and snappy dialogue drew me in while the deeply unsettling plot kept me turning the pages. And holy plot twist! I did not see it coming. I loved it!” —Amber Garza, author of When I Was You
“Is Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies a brilliant, beautiful, and blistering examination of a mother’s grief or a darkly comedic, addictive thrill ride deep into the wine-mommiest cult of all time? In Jennifer Anne Gordon’s masterful hands, it’s somehow both—and so much more. I haven’t been this excited or entranced by a protagonist’s voice since You’s Joe Goldberg, and I would have followed our narrator into endless trainwrecks, trusting her to survive them all.” —Megan Collins, author of Cross My Heart and The Family Plot |
| ABOUT JENNIFER:
Jennifer Anne Gordon is an award-winning author and podcast host. Her debut novel Beautiful, Frightening and Silent won the Kindle Book Award for Best Horror/Suspense for 2020, as well as the Best Horror Novel of the Year from the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network. Her novel Pretty/Ugly won the Helicon Award for Best Horror for 2022, and the Kindle Book Award for Best Novel of the Year 2022 (Reader’s Choice) Her novelette The Japanese Box won the Lit Nastie Award for 2023 for Best Short Story, and her essay Navy Blue Dickies (Glassworks) is a Best of the Net Nominee for 2025.
Her mainstream debut, a book club thriller, Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies will be released on September 8, 2026, from Podium Publishing.
Her essays have been featured in Miniskirt Magazine, Tangled Locks Journal, Lumina, Flash Glass, Persephone Literary Magazine, as well as Horror Tree, and The Nerd Daily. They are included in the collections Such a Loss, Not Ghosts, But Spirits Vol V, and Letting Grief Speak: Writing Portals for Life After Loss.
Jennifer is the creator and co-host of the popular comedic literary podcast Vox Vomitus, as well as a co-host of House of Mystery on NBC Radio.
For benevolent stalking please visit www.JenniferAnneGordon.com
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CHARGE OF THE LAWLESS LIZARDS (Book 7), the newest novel in the Jackrabbit Junction Mystery series by
USA Today Bestseller, ANN CHARLES!
To be released on September 18th!
Skeletons, Secrets, and Shenanigans: Ann Charles Returns to Jackrabbit Junction
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| Take a posse of rowdy sisters and saddle them with deadly secrets. What do you have? A surefire formula for chaos.
Ronnie Morgan has some new admirers in town—the killing kind. The first task is to figure out where these assassins are holed up. The second … don’t get shot.
Then the bullets start flying.
The Morgan sisters are not the type to tuck tail and run, but they might need a little extra help to make it out of this kerfuffle alive.
With sexy shenanigans and mix-ups along the way, the Jackrabbit Junction crew have returned in this new romp with more hilarious hanky-panky and nail-biting suspense.
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| | Praise for the Jackrabbit Junction Series:
“You give me sassy women who stick their noses in things they probably shouldn’t. You give me old folks who give me a giggle with their candid observations on life and the women they want to bed. You give me danger and mayhem and kisses that steam up the pages” _ Kelly, Reviewer at Reading the Paranormal
“So refreshing! This author’s voice is different and you can just feel that she had fun writing her words. In fact, many times they made me wish I’d come up with the line” _ Mimi Barbour, New York Times and USA Today Bestseller |
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About Ann Charles:
Ann Charles is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes hilarious, sometimes hair-raising, award-winning books filled with humour, mystery, adventure, romance, supernatural, and more! She has a B.A. in English (creative writing) from the Univ. of Washington. When she isn’t escaping into story worlds filled with rowdy characters, she’s arm wrestling her kids, road tripping with her husband, and arguing with her sassy cats.
Website: http://www.anncharles.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnCharlesAuthorPage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ann_charles
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AnnCharlesAuthor
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AnnCharles
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/AnnWCharles
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ann-charles
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4605878.Ann_Charles
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ann-Charles/e/B004JLYPFW
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anncharles
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|  | Randi-Lee Bowslaugh’s Acclaimed Book Goodbye Too Soon Set for Independent Film Adaptation
Author, mental-health advocate, and speaker Randi-Lee Bowslaugh is celebrating a major milestone as her powerful book Goodbye Too Soon officially enters production as an independent film. Known for its raw honesty and emotional depth, the story’s transition to the screen marks a significant achievement in Bowslaugh’s creative career and promises to bring its message to an even wider audience.
 Goodbye Too Soon explores grief, love, and the fragile threads that connect us, resonating deeply with readers who have experienced loss or supported loved ones through difficult chapters. The film adaptation aims to preserve the book’s heartfelt authenticity while expanding its reach through visual storytelling.
Producers behind the project note that Bowslaugh’s work stood out for its emotional clarity, relatable characters, and its ability to spark meaningful conversations about healing and resilience. The independent film will highlight these themes while offering a fresh cinematic interpretation of the book’s most impactful moments.
“This story came from a place of deep emotion,” Bowslaugh said. “Seeing it adapted for film is both humbling and exciting. My hope is that it continues to help people feel seen, understood, and less alone.”
Production is slated to begin soon, with casting announcements and filming updates expected in the coming months. The adaptation underscores Bowslaugh’s growing influence as a storyteller whose work bridges literature, advocacy, and now film.
Amazon.com: Good-Bye Too Soon - Kindle edition by Bowslaugh, Randi-Lee. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Amazon.ca: Amazon.ca : goodbye too soon randi lee bowslaugh |
| NOW BEING MADE INTO AN INDEPENDENT FILM
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|  | About The Author
Randi-Lee Bowslaugh is a Canadian author, public speaker, and mental health advocate whose work is driven by lived experience and resilience. A graduate of Niagara College’s Community and Justice Services program, she spent more than six years working in social services.
Drawing from her own experiences with depression, autism, CPTSD, grief and cancer recovery, Randi-Lee has become a passionate voice for mental health awareness. She is the creator and host of the Write or Die Show, where she has interviewed hundreds of guests over the past 5 years about mental health and neurodiversity.
A former Canadian National Kickboxing Champion and Team Canada athlete, Randi-Lee brings the same determination to her writing and advocacy. She is dedicated to sharing stories openly and honestly and wants to ensure others know they are not alone.
Her motto is to ‘never let “too tired” keep her down’. |
| James L Hill, publisher, critically acclaimed author, and now book award Winner
Critically acclaimed author James L Hill is now a book award winner as his newest short story collection, The Moth and other Tantalizing Tales was the recipient of a Bronze Award at the prestigious Global Book Awards in the Short Stories category.
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| | About Global Book Awards
The Global Awards aim to discover new talent as well as recognise fine examples of self-published and small press books. As such, we hope they will give self-published and traditionally published small press authors the recognition they deserve, whether that is in their writing creativity, or in the way they have marketed their books to attract new readers. In this modern age of small press and self-publishing, books need to be appraised not only by their content and writing style, but also by the way they present and market themselves to the prospective buyer, whether that is in the good ratings it has on important stores like Amazon, its book cover and description, or the number of reviews it has collected. They must also appeal to new readers so part of the evaluation included a survey asking avid readers to select the top 5 books they enjoyed the most. |
| About James L Hill
James L Hill, a.k.a. J L Hill, is a native New Yorker from the South Bronx, Fort Apache, of the turbulent 60’s. He earned a degree in computer programming, his other love. A multi-genre author, his experiences seasoned his novels and the worlds he imagined. James started RockHill Publishing LLC to publish his own work and give others access to the literary world.
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