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Vibe of the Lizzard

Suffer a Witch (A Briar’s End Tale, Book 2)

Hi everyone! I’d like to announce that Suffer a Witch (A Briar’s End Tale, Book 2) is officially set for release on September 24, 2026 (I wanted to insert an excited emoji face here, but it won’t let me :(

Suffer a Witch is book two in the Briar’s End Tales series. I am so pleased with how this series is turning out, I can’t wait to finish this book and get it out to you guys. Of course, we’re continuing to follow Ana and Gerald (the apocalypse’s goodest boy) and the other Horsemen, but we’re also going to get a better understanding of some of the other residents of Briar’s End. Just know, I’ve heard you, and I’m focusing more on characters this time around.

But I’ll get to it. Here’s what you’re in for…

New town. New job.
Newly crowned Witch.
No pressure.

Ana thought becoming Death would be the hard part.
Turns out, learning how not to get the apocalypse
canceled is trickier.

Life in Briar’s End is equal parts awkward and absurd.
Between managing her soul collector gig and dodging
corporate bullshit from the Equinox Stabilization
Authority, Ana is barely holding it together.

But when Chloe Castellanos, a prominent Briar’s End witch,
is murdered, every sign points to the wish-granting spirits
she once controlled as the culprits. With apocalypse metrics
spiraling out of control, Ana launches her own investigation
into Chloe’s clients and their twisted wishes.

But the deeper Ana digs, the more bodies pile up.
Now, Ana must navigate corporate bureaucracy,
cryptic trickster spirits, and one opinionated sparkly horse.

Suffer a Witch is a darkly funny blend of paranormal mystery, cozy horror, and urban fantasy; perfect for readers who love Good Omens and The Dresden Files. It’s a murder mystery with a wicked sense of humor.

I hope you all have a blast with Suffer a Witch (I know I’m having a blast writing it!)

Here’s the cover guys! What do you think?

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★★★★★

I liked the way it was written…made you think.

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This was a very interesting and fast paced read.

★★★★★

This was a fast paced read, I was hooked from the first page and tore through this book super quickly.

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Station Dark: An Analog Horror with 80s Childhood Vibes

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Matthew Holvey, 2026

Matthew Holvey’s serialized fiction novel, Station Dark, is about a monster that moves through the electrical system. This is a gripping little book that, from the first chapter, envelops you in the vintage-ness of the life of a small, Midwest town in the middle of winter in the 80s. There are so many tense and eerie moments that it’s hard to put down. I’m not finished with the book yet, but it’s giving Stranger Things vibes and I love it.

about the author

Elizabeth Hartl is an experimental novelist with a unique artistic perspective. A graduate of Columbia College in Chicago, IL, she specializes in fiction, creative nonfiction, and journalism, blending these genres to create innovative and thought-provoking works. Her writing pushes boundaries and challenges traditional storytelling conventions, captivating readers with her imaginative and unconventional approach to literature.