by Jen Soucy | Feb 24, 2020 | Banshee Tales
What happens when Ringu is crossed with the Canadian indie film scene? Brace yourself, because the tale that follows is extraordinary! I picked this novel up a while ago on Kindle, eager to finally read something from this celebrated horror author. And I was not...
by Jen Soucy | Feb 14, 2020 | Banshee Tales
I’ve loved Shirley Jackson since high school after reading “The Lottery” (as so many of us did). A brutal little story about how a seemingly ordinary small town filled with recognizable, everyday folk can – and will – turn on each other. Soon after that,...
by Jen Soucy | Feb 9, 2020 | Banshee Tales
I’ve been an Ania Ahlborn fan for years, ever since reading The Bird Eater – my first purchase on my beloved Kindle Fire. This woman’s novels are amazing; atmospheric settings, engaging and breathtakingly layered characters, and all the while the suspense cranks...
by Jen Soucy | Feb 4, 2020 | Banshee Tales
Women in Horror Month…I gotta tell you, this is the first time I heard about this. I love that it exists, and I wish I knew about it sometime in the past 11 years. But alas, even the best movements take time to grow and gain exposure. There’s more and more recognition...
by Jen Soucy | Jan 8, 2020 | Banshee Tales
Welcome back! It’s a new year and (to some) a new decade – out with the ‘10s and in with the ‘20s. I’ve never been a stickler for resolutions but, like many, I do make certain plans for a new year. 2019 was amazing for me: a year I sold two novels, shared a short...
by Jen Soucy | Dec 27, 2019 | Banshee Tales
Another year is wrapping up – but more than that, so is another decade. I know everyone is writing about the Best of the ‘10s, and I enjoy each and every one of these lists. I’m a fan of pop culture and I have a blog, so why shouldn’t I do something similar? But...