Frances Carden

About Frances

Frances is the author of the horror novella The Mine. She has also been published in Abundant Grace; Magical: An Anthology of Fantasy, Fairy Tales, and other Magical Fiction for Adults; Answers I’ll Accept: True Accounts of Online Dating; 20 Something Magazine; and Wisteria Magazine. She wrote for Epinions.com for eight years. Frances is currently working on a dark fantasy/horror novel called Plague Town.

Frances has a Masters in Fiction Writing from Johns Hopkins  and works as a technical writer during the day, where she attempts to make software exciting.

Frances’ Reviews

Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M. R. James - Volume 1

Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M. R. James – Volume 1

Four Unforgettable Tales for Dark and Stormy Nights Author: M.R. James This is my first connection with the esteemed M.R ...
My Sister, the Serial Killer

My Sister, the Serial Killer

Love is Blind, but Death is Ugly Author: Oyinkan Braithwaite Korede knows about blood. More importantly, she knows how to scrub ...
It Burns

It Burns

Love, Lies, and Chilies Author: Marc Fennell Whether you like to grow the occasional porch Jalapeño or snort chili powder ...
Ritual, The

Ritual, The

When Pagan Forest Deities Go Full Black Metal Author: Adam Nevill Deep in the Scandinavian forest, four friends reconnect for ...
Dead Drink First, The

Dead Drink First, The

A Look At PTSD, World War II, and Family Author: Dale Maharidge Dale Maharidge only remembers his father, formerly Sergeant ...
Dance with Dragons, A

Dance with Dragons, A

The (Final?) Game of Thrones Author: George R. R. Martin After starting nearly five years ago, I've finally approached the ...
Baby Teeth

Baby Teeth

What If Your Child Is Planning to Kill You? Author: Zoje Stage When her daddy is home, Hannah is a very ...
How the Light Gets In

How the Light Gets In

The End of the Arnot Case Author: Louise Penny We've been in the teeth of the beast so long, we almost expected ...
Dodge and Twist

Dodge and Twist

Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger, Together Again - The Adult Years Author: Tony Lee It’s been many years since ...
Anne of Windy Poplars

Anne of Windy Poplars

Childhood Dreams and the Romance of Adulthood Author: L.M. Montgomery The fourth Anne book in the ongoing series of the fiery red-head who ...
Logic of God, The

Logic of God, The

52 Powerful Essays Mixing Faith, Apologetics, and Devotion Author: Ravi Zacharias In The Logic of God Ravi Zacharias provides 52 three ...
Panzram: A Journal of Murder

Panzram: A Journal of Murder

An American Serial Killer, a Confession, and a Sociopath's Thoughts on Justice Authors: Thomas E. Gaddis and James O. Long ...
Lord God Made Them All, The

Lord God Made Them All, The

Post-War James Herriot's Memoir Author: James Herriot The fourth memoir in James Herriot's cozy memoir series follows his adventures as ...
Outsider, The

Outsider, The

Supernatural Mystery Meets Legendary Horror Author: Stephen King On the night of the big game, Terri Maitland, beloved couch, is ...
Mexican Gothic

Mexican Gothic

Classic Gothic Meets Surreal Horror Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia Noemí Taboada expects new dresses, shimmering red lipsticks, suave suitors, elegant parties, ...
Clue of the Broken Locket, The

Clue of the Broken Locket, The

Rock Stars, Missing Children, Cabins, and Ghost Ships Author: Carolyn Keene In her 11th mystery, Nancy sets out on what should be a relaxing ...
Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion

Heaven’s Gate: America’s UFO Religion

A Close-Up of a Religion About Aliens and Suicide Author: Benjamin E. Zeller In March 1997, thirty-nine people ritualistically killed ...
Shot in the Dark

Shot in the Dark

Viral Dating Apps, Desperate Gigolos, and Murder Author: Cleo Coyle Going viral is the latest trend for the Blend – ...
Recursion

Recursion

What if Your Reality Could Constantly Change? Author: Blake Crouch What would you do if you woke up one day ...
Wives, The

Wives, The

He Loves Me Not . . . Author: Tarryn Fisher Thursday has an image to keep up, but only for ...