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My American Nightmare - Book Tour and Giveaway

10/25/2018

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My American Nightmare:
Women in Horror Anthology

Stories Selected by Azzurra Nox
Genre: YA Horror

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For Fans of American Horror Story, Stephen King, Joe Hill, and Danielle Vega

America, land of the free, land of the brave, land of nightmares? A group of female authors come together in this collection of creepy tales and psychological horror stories to bring you chills and disturbing images that won't leave you long after you're done reading. From zombies to rural small towns, to the foggy New England to the glamour of Hollywood, each story focuses on a diverse aspect of living in America and the horror found in bullying, being the “new girl,” starting your first job, and navigating the murky waters of adolescence and all the terrifying changes that come with it. Bold and haunting, My American Nightmare encompasses daring stories from new voices in the horror genre. This collection will unsettle your nerves and linger in your mind, demonstrating that women can show you a nuance of horror that isn't always evident from the male perspective.

Dare to take a walk on the dark side.

Stories In Anthology

Angela Sylvaine – The Ballad of Sorrow and Lila
Amelia Kibbie – We Kill The Skullman
R. A. Goli – Mr. Buttons' Tea Party
Jamie Kahn – The Poison & The Ivy
Rachel Bolton- The Girl & The Yellow Wallpaper
Hillary Lyon - Boys' Night Out
Nicky Peacock – She Looked Like Krystal Sparkle
Spinster Eskie - Angie's Change
Sheri Kreitner - The Pickman Sisters of Salem
Sierra Ryan – Volunteer
Kara Nelson - The Eye
E.F. Schraeder – Night Moves
Andrea Teare – 39 Days
Heather Miller - The Stars
Marnie Azzarelli – When Evacuating Pennsylvania
Erica Ruhe - Perle
Phoebe Jane Johnson - Ruby
Azzurra Nox - Whatever Happened to Peyton Rose?
Kara Dennison - Billson



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Excerpt from “The Girl & The Yellow Wallpaper”
The faces in the flowers were more pronounced than usual that night. Big eyes, gaping and expectant, seemed to blink back at her. Lizzie dismissed the idea immediately. Paper did not blink. Nothing could move in the room, except her. But the yellow faces had a more human quality the more she looked. They were women’s faces. Lizzie found something feminine in the shape, warped as it may be. The heads in the wallpaper appeared to tilt to the side, violently, like their necks had been snapped.


Excerpt from “Perle”
A muscle flickered in that clean-shaven jaw. “Step out of the vehicle.”
I hesitated. Another bang.
“I said step out of the vehicle.” Singer popped the snap on his holster. “I’m not gonna ask you again.” Dog whimpers urged me to comply.
My shoulders slumped. I released the latch and fought open the stiff door. It protested with a loud, long squeal.
“Now what is in the back of this truck?”
Still I hesitated, puckering my lips in a coy attempt at innocence.
“My stepdad.”


Excerpt from “Whatever Happened to Peyton Rose?”
“Jesus,” she whispered, not sure if anyone could hear her. The dolls made her feel unsettled as they stared back at her with vacant eyes. Peering down, a scream escaped her throat when she realized that their plucked eyes were scattered on the bed. She pushed the comforter off of her. The eyes fell down, making a sound similar to marbles crashing to the floor as she ran for the door.
Frantic, she opened the door and stood upon the landing. She looked to and fro, not knowing what direction to run to next.
Don’t panic! She told herself. And yet, her hands were shaking.



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Born in Catania, Sicily, Azzurra Nox has led a nomadic life since birth. She has lived in various European cities and Cuba, and currently resides in the Los Angeles area. Always an avid reader and writer from a young age, she loved entertaining her friends with ghost stories. She loves horror movies, cats, and a good rock show. She dislikes Mondays and chick-flicks. CUT HERE, her debut paranormal urban fantasy was inspired by a nightmare the writer had a few years ago. Some of her favourite authors include Anne Rice, Oscar Wilde, Chuck Palahniuk, and Isabella Santacroce.


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25 Comments
Janet W.
10/25/2018 06:28:49 am

The cover is so creepy, yet intriguing! I'd love to read this!

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James Robert
10/25/2018 08:12:52 am

Thanks so much for bringing to our attention another great book out there to read. I appreciate hearing about them since I have so many readers in my family.

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Calvin
10/25/2018 11:35:01 am

Bone chiling book, literally. Look forward to seeing mroe

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Mary Cloud
10/25/2018 01:53:54 pm

No questions - the cover is interesting

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Victoria
10/25/2018 02:15:25 pm

This sounds like the perfect read right now :)

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Debbie P
10/25/2018 03:11:02 pm

This sounds fantastic. Cool cover.

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Meredith Miller
10/25/2018 04:25:40 pm

Very creepy cover!

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shelly peterson
10/25/2018 04:50:36 pm

Sounds like a great read.

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Laura
10/25/2018 05:26:08 pm

When I think horror genre women are not the first authors I think of. Yet I know women have written many classic and some of the best horror.

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Bea LaRocca
10/26/2018 08:53:50 am

An awesome collection of authors for this horror anthology. Perfect reading for Halloween!

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tracee
10/26/2018 12:38:11 pm

I like anthologies of short stories. I think its harder to find good short stories. A great one says everything a longer story without quite saying it.

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Angela Saver
10/26/2018 01:29:03 pm

The cover is great and this is another one I will really enjoy reading!

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jan
10/26/2018 02:11:05 pm

I really like the idea of a Women in Horror Anthology

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Kelly Nicholson
10/26/2018 09:16:22 pm

What do you think of the book or the cover?

looks pretty scary

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Sherry
10/27/2018 03:25:45 pm

I love the cover and think the book sound very interesting.

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Amy F
10/28/2018 11:37:46 am

Love the creepy cover!

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Christina Gould
10/29/2018 03:13:27 am

The cover is quite ominous. I wonder if it's too scary to read. Thanks for posting!

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Azzurra Nox link
10/30/2018 12:18:03 am

Thank you for organizing this for me! :)

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lynn clayton
10/30/2018 07:56:36 pm

this looks like a great read

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heather
11/3/2018 02:57:02 pm

This cover is amazing and the books sounds really good.

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Denise Higgins
11/4/2018 10:11:21 am

Love the cover

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Kelly D
11/6/2018 11:14:08 am

I like the cover. It is creepy

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Mood Reader
11/8/2018 04:56:53 pm

Sounds like an interesting read!

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Daniel M
11/23/2018 07:16:55 pm

interesting cover

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Jerry Marquardt
11/25/2018 11:16:19 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including My American Nightmare, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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