Alesha L. Escobar

Fantasy, Mash-ups, and Mayhem

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The IndieAP Gang & Me

I'm having a blast hanging out with the cool author peeps of Indie Author Promos. I can't tell you enough how important it is to have a supportive community of people who will uplift you and give you the feedback and help you need. So naturally, when I learned of the promotional event running this week (May 27-31), I knew I had to be a part of it! This week only, you can download DARK RIFT ... View Post

Feature Friday: Still Rock Water

Today's Feature is Still Rock Water, by Francene Stanley. I've had the pleasure of blog touring with Francene, and she is one of the most sincere and helpful people I've ever met! I'm not surprised that her book draws us into a world where a woman is able to step past her pain and obstacles in order to help others--with a supernatural twist. Genre Paranormal, Fantasy Book Description Wearing ... View Post

Black, White, and Gray–Blending Good & Evil in Fantasy

Even the Dark Lord loves his mommy... I can agree with this. We don't need a mustache-twirling baddie who jumps and shouts, "Look at me, I'm EVIL!" The danger in creating (or reading) about the all-black villain who only shows us how evil he can be, is that it runs the risk of him becoming a cliche, or worse, a caricature. And if the villain is too dark and sickening, a lot of people will ... View Post

Feature Friday: Made to Forget

I've already had the pleasure of reading Samantha LaFantasie's HEART SONG, so I'm eagerly awaiting the release of her newest book, MADE TO FORGET (July 2013). This is the first of the Nepherium Novella Series. Check it out! Book Description There’s something that lies within my memory. Hidden in the dark. Something that can kill me and those that I love. But I was in an accident, covered in ... View Post

Dante’s Inferno & Dan Brown: A Little Clarification

You already know I love Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Ever since I read it in my college Great Books program, I just fell in love with the story. It had allegory, symbolism, mythology, history, religion--and a genius imagination to tie them all together. So, when I saw Dante's familiar profile plastered on the cover of the latest Dan Brown book, it piqued my interest. I didn't buy it, but it ... View Post