Monday, September 7, 2026

Bewitching Book Tours Conjures the Second Annual Spooktastic Haunted Book Fair

 



A Wickedly Grown-Up Twist on the Childhood Favorite Scholastic Book Fair — Featuring 18 Local Authors, Artists, and Book Vendors

Dust off your broomstick and dig out your favorite hearth-side reading chair: Bewitching Book Tours is summoning the spirits once more for the second annual Spooktastic Haunted Book Fair, the deliciously dark, grown-up answer to the Scholastic Book Fairs you used to beg your parents for money to attend.

This year's haunting happens on Saturday, October 17, from 12–3 p.m. at Creative Cafe, 3318 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48503 — and the cobwebs are already being hung.

Book lovers with a taste for the eerie and otherworldly are invited to creep, browse, and binge-shop their way through tables stacked with dark and paranormal romance, spine-tingling horror, haunting histories, and fantastical tales perfect for readers who like their stories a little cursed and their endings a little bloody.

This isn't your average book fair. Eighteen local authors, artists, and book vendors will be on hand to chat, sign, and tempt you into adding "just one more" to your TBR pile (we don't judge). 

Beyond the books, shoppers will find bookmarks, stickers, and other macabre merchandise to complete their haunted haul — plus free goodie bags for the first 25 who walk through the door. 

New this year: raffle tickets for prizes that will be awarded at 2pm. 

Genres haunting the tables this year include:
• 🖤 Romance
• 🐉 Romantasy
• 🩸 Dark Romance
• 👻 Paranormal Romance
• 🔪 Horror
• ⚰️ Haunted History
• 🌙 Urban Fantasy
• 🔮 Speculative Fiction
• ☕ Cozy Mystery
• ...and more lurking surprises

Whether you're hunting for your next obsession-worthy paranormal romance, a ghost story to read by candlelight, or just a perfectly spooky souvenir, the Spooktastic Haunted Book Fair has something wicked for every reader.


Event Details

What: Spooktastic Haunted Book Fair
When: Saturday, October 17, 12–3 p.m.
Where: Creative Cafe, 3318 Corunna Rd, Flint, MI 48503
Featuring: 18 local authors, artists & book vendors | Free goodie bags | Raffle prizes
For more details, visit the Facebook event page 



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Monday, August 31, 2026

A Festival of Oddities is This Weekend!!!!


Join me at The FOO! 

Presented by Scream Queen Productions and The Courthouse Square Association, admission to the grounds is free, and admission to the museum is just $5/person. 

Visit the Macabre Marketplace with over 100 peddlers of the peculiar, grab lunch on Food Truck Row, adopt a new familiar in our Creature Cavern, visit the Living Library to meet your favorite true crime and horror authors, tour the haunted Courthouse Square Museum and peruse exclusive exhibits, and so much more!

Saturday, September 5, 11 am-6 pm

Sunday, September 6, 11 am-4 pm

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Authors at ArtWalk Brought to you by Bewitching Book Tours

 




Authors at ArtWalk is an evening of books, creativity, and local authors during Flint’s monthly ArtWalk.

16 Michigan authors representing a wide range of genres including: romance, romantasy, dark romance, paranormal romance, horror, haunted history, urban fantasy, speculative fiction, cozy mystery, and more.

This event is FREE to attend.

Where:
Shops on Saginaw
601 S. Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48502

When:
Friday, September 11, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM

About ArtWalk:

Flint ArtWalk is a collaborative event featuring downtown businesses and cultural organizations within Flint’s Downtown Entertainment District. It takes place on the second Friday of every month, from 6–9 PM, with locations rotating monthly. Maps are available at the Greater Flint Arts Council, and parking is available throughout the downtown area.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/826255337098203




















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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

No one is safe in the dark, Not even the vampires- Check Out Seducing the Darkness by Shiela Stewart #PNR

No one is safe in the dark. Not even the vampires.

Seducing the Darkness 
Darkness
Book One
Shiela Stewart

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Date of Publication: April 2026

Book Description:

 Trinity was once a fragile girl. Being taken by a powerful vampire prince changed her. Discovering him in the arms of another woman changed destiny. Alone, she’s learned fast how to be tough, how to survive, and how to protect the people in her city from the evil that lurks in the dark. She was managing just fine until Basil walked back into her life.

Basil Hawthorn has been the reigning prince of vampires since banishing his father to the Realm of Dark Mystics decades earlier. When a prophetic dream makes him realize Trinity’s life is at risk, he decides the only way to save her is to push her away. Doing so is not easy. Trinity is the only woman he has ever loved, ever will love, and he can’t seem to let her go.

When rumors arise of a plan to raise the king and blot out the sun, both Trinity and Basil know they must do everything to stop it. Even if it means working together. Despite the betrayal and the threat, they find themselves drawn to each other. Love has no boundaries, especially in the face of danger. But will they be able to stop the ritual before it’s too late?

Or will the darkness capture them both?

#Paranormal #Paranormalromance #Vampires #Romane


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Monday, August 17, 2026

Now scheduling a one-week tour for So Beats a Hollow Heart: A Novella by B. M. Briar


Now scheduling a one-week tour for So Beats a Hollow Heart: A Novella by B. M. Briar

This tour will be September 14- 21 (weekdays only)

I am scheduling reviews, guest blogs, interviews, and spotlight stops

review copy available on Bookfunnel

To participate in this tour please send:

Your blog name and url

A suggested date during the tour

Please let me know if you wish to review

So Beats a Hollow Heart: A Novella
B. M. Briar

Genre: Dark Fantasy/Gothic Horror/LGBTQ Fiction
Publisher: Attic Ebooks, an imprint of Nicole Frail Books, LLC
Date of Publication: August 18, 2026
ISBN: 978-1-965852-74-3 (print) 
ISBN: 978-1-965852-73-6 (ebook)
ASIN: B0GX36X53Q
Number of pages: 116
Word Count: 22,000 

Cover Artist: Covers by Sophie

Tagline: In a crumbling village of ghosts and grief, an assassin and a necromancer are drawn into a dangerous, intimate experiment to defy death—and loneliness.

Book Description:

A gothic horror story about losing the love of your life, So Beats a Hollow Heart follows a nameless assassin—a member of the feared Bloodcloaks—sent to rid a village of the necromancer who has been stealing its young women.

What the assassin finds is not the monster she expects, but a woman deep in grief, desperate to find a new body for the soul of her dead lover.

After her third experiment ends in failure, the necromancer—Isolde—turns her attention to the assassin. Neither woman can anticipate how profoundly they will be changed by Isolde’s fourth and final experiment.

So Beats A Hollow Heart is the winner of the Cover Story Writing Contest, hosted by Nicole Frail Books, LLC
About the Author:

B. M. Briar spent most of her childhood in fantasyland, whether that be immersed in a book or forcing her long-suffering dad to play pretend for entire weekends at a time. Little has changed over the past two decades, except that she’s given her dad a break and taken up DnD instead. 

Her work reflects her own experiences as a queer woman, is increasingly gothic, and always a little bit magic. She is the winner of the first Cover Story contest from Attic Books. So Beats A Hollow Heart is her debut novella. 

Outside of writing, she is a cat mum, a cross-stitcher, and a truly abysmal pole dancer.







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Now scheduling a one-month tour for Whispers of the Pale Witch by S.A. Sizemore #Horror #ParanormalThriller


Now scheduling a one-month tour for Whispers of the Pale Witch by S.A. Sizemore

This tour will be September 21- October 19 (weekdays only)

I am scheduling reviews, guest blogs, interviews, and spotlight stops

review copy available

To participate in this tour please send:

Your blog name and url

A couple suggested dates during the tour

Please let me know if you wish to review

Whispers of the Pale Witch 
Beckett Coven Series
Book One
S.A. Sizemore

Genre: Horror/Paranormal Thriller
Publisher: Rowan Prose Publishing
Date of Publication: September 29, 2026
ISBN: 978-1-961967-99-1
ASIN: B0FTBTKG9J
Number of pages: 398
Word Count: 98,000
Cover Artist: Kelly Moran

Tagline: Shall we begin?

Book Description: 

Some secrets should just stay buried. 

After the sudden death of her great-aunt, Kylie Beckett lands her dream job as a forensic photographer in the small seaside town where she was born. But once there, a series of murders and the theft of a dangerous relic force Kylie to uncover the dark truth about her ancestors. 

With the help of newfound family, she learns to harness unconscious powers to stop the vengeful and unstable Pale Witch before she unleashes a demonic spirit on Salem, Massachusetts once again. 

Shall we begin?

About the Author:

Drawn to playwriting from an early age, S.A. Sizemore began writing professionally while studying English and theater arts in college. After producing several plays regionally in Southern California, Sizemore pivoted to the themed entertainment industry. Whispers of the Pale Witch is the first installment of the Beckett Coven series inspired by Sizemore’s ancestral connection to the Salem Witch Trials. She is a full member of the Dramatists Guild of America, proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, European and Cherokee/Chickahominy decent, and resides in California with her wife and two dogs, Agatha and Harry.









Readers Group:

Goodreads: 






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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Purchase an E-pub Copy of Monsters of Michigan: Cryptids and Creatures of Legend and Lore By Roxanne Rhoads

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Roxanne Rhoads Appearances & Events

 


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Monday, August 10, 2026

Now On Tour MalaBrava by Carol James Marshall #Horror #DarkHumor


August 10 Gail’s Gory Details

August 11 Paranormalists (Guest Blog)

August 12 Roxanne’s Realm 

August 12 Deal Sharing Aunt (Interview)

August 13 The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom (Guest Blog)

August 14 The Book Junkie Reads (Interview)

August 14 Liliyana Shadowlyn

August 17 A Bewitching Guide to Halloween (Guest Blog)

August 17 Lisa’s World of Books

August 18 Fang-tastic Books 

August 18 Roxanne Rhoads Instagram

August 19 The Pimpettes FB

August 19 Sapphyria's Books

August 19 I Smell Sheep

August 20 Supernatural Central (Interview)
August 20 Roxanne Rhoads FB

August 21 Fang-tastic Books FB

August 21 Bewitching Book Tours

August 24 Books1987
 
August 24 Serena Synn (Guest Blog)



MalaBrava 
Carol James Marshall 

Genre: Horror, Dark Comedy
Date of Publication: August 1, 2026
ASIN: B0H12RB68Z
Number of pages: 241
Word Count: 58,477

Book Description:

Welcome to Malabrava a town where the squirrels carry knives, the vampires have HOA problems, and the local mad scientist is still workshopping the perfect dick.

When Grizzy Del Monstruo isn’t decapitating problems or resurrecting boyfriends in her basement lab, she’s navigating family dinners, supernatural bureaucracy, and the inconvenience of having a moral compass. Around her, monsters bicker, humans wander in by accident, and nobody seems particularly concerned about the body count as long as it stays within city limits.

Malabrava is a brutally funny, deeply inappropriate adult dark comedy packed with gore, sex, monsters, and unhinged domesticity.

If you like your horror ridiculous, your comedy filthy, and your towns aggressively cursed, you’ve just found your new favorite place to never visit.

About the Author:

Carol James Marshall is a storyteller who loves serving up scary stories with and sometimes adds some laughs. 

Carol writes genre-bending horror packed with comedy, paranormal twists, sci-fi, and suspense. As a bilingual, low-vision author, she uses adaptive tech and bold fonts to bring her stories to life, crafting her books in English, Spanish, or sometimes both. 

When she isn't weaving nightmares or getting lost in an audiobook, Carol works as a medical coder and biller. Her journey spans from the sunny streets of Los Angeles, California, to the vibrant culture of Mexicali, Mexico, and she now happily calls Georgia home.




Amazon: 





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Saturday, July 18, 2026

Grown-Up Book Fair Fantasy Edition at Sloan Museum- Saturday July 25


My next event is Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 6 - 9 p.m. at Sloan Museum of Discovery

Fantasy Fiction lovers.....have we got the book fair for you! 💜⚔📖

Another 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏-𝑼𝒑 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 is happening this summer, only with a fantasy flair! This book fair is for all the fantasy, romantasy, dark academia, and myth enthusiasts, and of course it pairs well with dragons! Browse unique vendors and authors, enjoy themed drinks and treats, and grab a bite from local food trucks.

Your ticket includes entry to our newest interactive exhibit, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔.

Get your tickets at: https://sloanlongway.org/events/grown-up-book-fair-fantasy-edition/

This is an adults-only event, must be 18+ to attend.

Tickets are available online in advance or at the door on the day of the event.

#fantasybooks #bookfair #booklovers #dragons

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Available for Pre-Order: Monsters of Michigan: Cryptids and Creatures of Legend and Lore by Roxanne Rhoads



Monsters of Michigan: Cryptids and Creatures of Legend and Lore
Roxanne Rhoads

Genre: Non-fiction, History, Mythology

Publisher: Bewitching Books
Publish Date: August 03, 2026


Book Description:

Michigan was built for monsters: two peninsulas, a fifth of the world's freshwater, and ghost towns where industry died but the memories never left.  Fog blankets the shorelines. Forests grow so thick they block the sun and smother sound.

This is land where creatures can hide.

Monsters of Michigan hunts down 24 creatures of myth and legend. From the deep woods of the Upper Peninsula to Detroit's dark waterfront, from the copper mines of Lake Superior to the industrial bones of Lake Erie.

Some creatures came with French settlers. Some myths are older than the state itself, rooted in indigenous legend. Others were dreamed up by bored loggers trying to pass the time. One was created by a camp counselor to entertain campers.

Step into the dark. Michigan's monsters are waiting for you.

BN     Books2Read

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Now scheduling a two-week tour for MalaBrava by Carol James Marshall


Now scheduling a two-week tour for MalaBrava by Carol James Marshall 

This tour will be August 10-24 (weekdays only)

I am scheduling reviews, guest blogs, interviews, and spotlight stops

review copy available

To participate in this tour please send:

Your blog name and url

A couple suggested dates during the tour

Please let me know if you wish to review

MalaBrava 
Carol James Marshall 

Genre: Horror, Dark Comedy
Date of Publication: August 1, 2026
ASIN: B0H12RB68Z
Number of pages: 241
Word Count: 58,477

Book Description:

Welcome to Malabrava a town where the squirrels carry knives, the vampires have HOA problems, and the local mad scientist is still workshopping the perfect dick.

When Grizzy Del Monstruo isn’t decapitating problems or resurrecting boyfriends in her basement lab, she’s navigating family dinners, supernatural bureaucracy, and the inconvenience of having a moral compass. Around her, monsters bicker, humans wander in by accident, and nobody seems particularly concerned about the body count as long as it stays within city limits.

Malabrava is a brutally funny, deeply inappropriate adult dark comedy packed with gore, sex, monsters, and unhinged domesticity.

If you like your horror ridiculous, your comedy filthy, and your towns aggressively cursed, you’ve just found your new favorite place to never visit.


About the Author:

Carol James Marshall is a storyteller who loves serving up scary stories with and sometimes adds some laughs. 

Carol writes genre-bending horror packed with comedy, paranormal twists, sci-fi, and suspense. As a bilingual, low-vision author, she uses adaptive tech and bold fonts to bring her stories to life, crafting her books in English, Spanish, or sometimes both. 

When she isn't weaving nightmares or getting lost in an audiobook, Carol works as a medical coder and biller. Her journey spans from the sunny streets of Los Angeles, California, to the vibrant culture of Mexicali, Mexico, and she now happily calls Georgia home.




Amazon: 




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Friday, July 10, 2026

Now On Tour Intimate Choice by DC Stone


July 10 Paranormalists (Guest Blog)

July 13 Books1987

July 14 The Book Junkie Reads (Interview)

July 15 Lisa’s World of Books

July 16 Roxanne Rhoads Instagram

July 17 Supernatural Central (Interview)

July 20 Roxanne’s Realm 

July 21 Bewitching Book Tours FB

July 22 Roxanne Rhoads FB

July 23 Fang-tastic Books FB

July 24 The Pimpettes FB

July 27 Sapphyria's Books

July 28 Bewitching Book Tours

July 29 Serena Synn

July 30 

July 31 The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom (Interview)

August 3 A Bewitching Guide to Halloween (Guest Blog)

August 4 Deal Sharing Aunt

August 5 Fang-tastic Books 

August 6 TikTok

August 7 Liliyana Shadowlyn


Intimate Choice
Empire Blue 
Book 7
DC Stone

Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: 07/10/26
ISBN: 978-0-3695-1480-6
ASIN: B0GX2VK1HW
Number of pages: 306
Word Count: 87,000
Cover Artist: Jay Aheer

Tagline: Real world, Real Men, Real Crimes

Book Description: 

Ava Larsen has spent her adult life trying to outrun the shadow of the girl she used to be: a bully whose mistake cost her sister’s life, and one who pushed away a boy they both loved. But her redemption is cut short when her latest investigation into a high-profile money laundering ring turns deadly.

After surviving a brutal kidnapping, Ava’s only hope for survival is Michael Gonzalez, a Secret Service Agent fueled by a decade of bitterness. Mike doesn’t believe Ava has changed, and he certainly hasn’t forgiven her for the accident that killed his first love. But with a corrupt government official determined to silence her, Mike is ordered to protect her at all costs.

From the streets of New York to the corridors of power in Washintong D.C., the two are hunted by an enemy that will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. As the investigation reaches a breaking point, Mike and Ava must navigate a minefield of political betrayal and personal trauma. In a race against time, they’ll have to trust each other to survive—or let the sins of their past bury them both.
About the Author: 

D.C. “Desi” Stone is a best-selling romance author and full-time fraud investigator. She lives in the northeast with her incredibly supporting husband, two kids, a cat, and the ever-growing family of dogs.

After serving eight years of service with the United States Air Force, she went on to transition into the world of financial crimes and became a lead investigator for many years.

Reading has always been a passion of hers, getting lost in a good, steamy romance is one of her favorite past times. She soon after discovered her own love for writing and recreating stories and characters in her head. Her writing concentrates on romantic with specifics in paranormal, suspense, and erotica.

Now, when she isn’t trying to solve a new puzzle in the world of fraud, she is engulfed with coffee, her laptop, and all those crazy characters in her head. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, Hudson Valley Romance Writers, New Jersey Romance Writers, RomVets, RWA Kiss of Death, and the Liberty State Fiction Writers. She served as the 2014 NJRW Vice President and Conference Chair. Come stop by on Facebook, Twitter, or her website and say hello!








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