I am participating in another Box under the Bed series anthology of horror stories, edited by Dan Alatorre.
I have participated in two previous anthologies in this series. Dark Visions, published in 2018, had my stories The Willow Tree and The Haunting of William.
Nightmareland, published in 2019, features three of my short stories, The Siren Witch, Death Without Honour and The Path to Atonement.
The new book is called Spellbound. It is available for pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/Robbie-Cheadle/e/B01N9J62GQ
I have two horror stories in this book, Death is about Choices and Glass Mountain.
Blurb
From the creators of the #1 bestseller The Box Under The Bed horror anthology and its #1 bestselling sequels Nightmareland and Dark Visions, comes Spellbound
– a horror anthology with 20 stories from 15 authors.
A young girl and her mother seek out a mysterious sorceress to guide the child in developing her powers, but the beautiful blonde witch has ideas of her own – and desires a powerful book that only the child can give her.
Tremble along as the stories in the magical book are revealed. “Some are true, some are false, and some are spells disguised as stories to hide our kind from those who would do us harm.”
* A young man is given a family heirloom at his mother’s funeral, but her protection can’t save him from himself.
* A sailing ship takes a journey to the new world and discovers horrors along the way.
* A young girl seeks a connection with her parents but learns she isn’t magical enough.
* And many more!
Compiled by USA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorre, this anthology of horror once again unites the minds and stories of more than a dozen amazing authors.
Spellbound will take you into the shadowy world of the eerie and macabre, with heart stopping stories from:
USA Today bestselling author Dan Alatorre (The Gamma Sequence),
award-winning bestselling author Robbie Cheadle
award-winning bestselling author Ellen Best
award-winning author Kaye Booth
award-winning bestselling author Alana Turner
award-winning bestselling author Christine Valentor
award-winning bestselling author Nick Vossen
award-winning bestselling author Alana Turner
award-winning bestselling author Victoria Clapton
award-winning bestselling author AM Andrus
award-winning bestselling author Adele Marie Park
award-winning bestselling author MD Walker
award-winning bestselling author Dabney Farmer
award-winning bestselling author M J Mallon
Perfect for Halloween or any time, these stories will make you think twice before borrowing a book, giving away jewelry, looking into a mirror, or going out on a moonlit night.
CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED.
In celebration of the forthcoming book, I made a short reading of an extract from The Siren Witch from Nightmareland.
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Not my genre, but I hope it does well for you, Robbie 👍
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Thank you, Clive
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Thanks for the well wishes, Clive!
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You’re welcome, Dan. As I said, it isn’t for me but I wish success for all involved with the anthology.
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Thanks Clive!
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You’re welcome! Hope the anthology does well 😊
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Thanks for sharing, Ed.
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Thank you for sharing this with your readers!
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Thanks for sharing!
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Sounds like a great read, Robbie. Congrats! I picked up my copy.
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Thank you, Denise. There are some terrific stories in this book. I’ve edited a number of them.
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Everyone worked really hard on this, DL. You’re going to find a few new favorite authors.
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Hope you enjoy!
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You’ve another winner here! 🙂
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It’s a good thing horror doesn’t scare me, Annette. I’d never sleep at night.
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It scares me…
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Thanks, Annette! I think so, too!
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Thanks! Hope you enjoy!
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Robbie, this is great news! I will be reflagging this on Wednesday as part of my Bookmobile series! Kudos to you and all of the Writers!
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Thank you, John. I’ve had to delay the release of A Ghost and His Gold. I’ve just had such a big workload and not been able to take any leave, so my editing has taken longer. I decided to participate in this and another anthology this year to keep things going for me. Thanks for your support. It’s always hugely appreciated.
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Well, when you release the book then that was the right time…smart to stay active in the anthology world as well, it continues to increase your exposure to new fans!
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Hi John, yes, that’s it exactly. It keeps your name out there and exposes you to new readers and also authors. I also enjoy writing short stories.
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Thank you John!
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Congrats, Robbie! Enjoyed the reading, too 🙂
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Thank you, Jacquie.
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Thank you, Jacquie! I think you’ll really like this one. It’s our best yet.
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I’m looking forward to it!
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She did a great job!
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Thank you
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I’m going to have to check out this series. Best of luck to you and all the other contributors. And congrats on the launch 😊
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Thank you, Harmony. I enjoy these opportunities to write pure horror.
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The series has really evolved, Harmony. Book #3, Nightmareland, was the best one yet, and Spellbound TOPS IT. But all four are good. I have favorite stories I like in each one.
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I do too, Dan, and, of course, that is how I discovered Jenifer Ruff’s Brooke Walton.
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Thank you! I think you will really enjoy this series.
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That sounds pretty darn scary.
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It is horror, Jacqui. These stories are pure horror. My books are usually paranormal so they aren’t as scary as these stories. It is quite fun to have a real go at being scary.
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We tried to make it scary. We succeeded quite a few times – but I won’t say which stories…
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Well, yours and Ellen’s scared the hell out of me.
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😎
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Reblogged this on K Morris – Poet and commented:
I look forward to reading this horror anthology.
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Thank you for sharing, Kevin. Appreciated.
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Thank you for sharing! Hope you enjoy.
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Congratulations on your publication, Robbie! I listened to your reading, quite horrific!!
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Yes, it’s horror. I find horror quite easy to write, strangely enough. But then, I have always loved reading horror and started reading Stephen King when I was 10 years old. Scared me to death.
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Interesting! I never had any interest in reading Stephen King. Just not my cup of tea.
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I like most genre’s, Liz. I am an adventurous reader. I like to write horror though and also history, children’s books and paranormal. Maybe I’m an adventurous writer too [smile!]
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🙂
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I agree. Maybe a new job in narration of audio books awaits Ms. Cheadle…
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Haha, Dan, not a chance. I was just following your example with the YouTube video and thought it might stimulate some interest among my readers.
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🙂
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A great recitation!! You brought words alive.
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Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I try not to listen to myself as I think my voice is very high pitched.
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You came through very well. I am very interested in how you create this type of writing. Great post.
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To be honest, horror ideas come to me quite easily. I find the historical aspects much more difficult to write as there is a lot of research.
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She really did!
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Hi, Robbie. Congratulations on your two shorts in a new anthology. I couldn’t get the pre-order link to work, but I’ll hunt the book down on Amazon.
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Hi Mae, I’ll check the link. Thanks for letting me know. I am helping to edit this one. A lot of work but a great learning opportunity.
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Hope you enjoy the book!
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Congratulations on more success with stories, Robbie. That was certainly a dramatic reading too; really brought the words to life!
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Hi Audrey, thank you for listening. When I hear myself, I think my voice is far to sweet to read horror. It sort of spoils it for me.
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I found the contrast between your voice and the words of the story chilling.
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I thought she really did a great job. A woman of many talents!
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Thank you, Dan.
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Sounds wonderfully creepy!
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Thank you. I think these anthologies are getting better and better. Some of the stories really rankle.
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Oohh…just what we need to get our minds off the really rankling stuff:)
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Congratulations, Robbie!
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Thank you, Sharon.
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Oh awesome Robbie! I’ve never been in an anthology, I imagine it must be very satisfying 😊
Going to check these series’ out for sure! Congratulations 🤗
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Hi Jessica, I think there is benefit to new authors being in anthologies as it exposes you to other people’s readerships. If those readers like your work, hopefully, they buy your books.
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It’s a great idea 🙂
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You will love all the books in the series, but my favorite is Nightmareand – until Spellbound, that is!
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I have enjoyed them all, Dan. The stories in Spellbound are great.
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Thanks Dan, I’ll check them out 🙂
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Wonderful reading Robbie. Shall share. Looking forward to being a part of this year’s anthology again. 🙂
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I’m looking forward to reading your story. I haven’t seen yours yet.
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Oh, mine is pretty weird! I think I’m wired up wrong. Lol. I’ve just received yours and Ellen’s to proofread looking forward to it.
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I have received yours and am going to read it tonight. I really enjoyed Ellen’s. She has such a scary and creepy style.
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Yes have done them. Both are fantastic. Well done both of you. 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed them, Marje.
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Great to hear you read Robbie 💜
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She did a great job, didn’t she?
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Yes indeed she did.as always 🌹
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Thank you, Willow.
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💜💜💜
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I try, Dan. I don’t have the best voice for horror.
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Thank you, Willow
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Sounds great. Horror is back, i will put him into the “bo under the bed”. A very intriguing cover, and i will have a closer look into “Dark Visions” too. Michael
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Awesome. Let us know what you think!
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Thank you for writing it, Dan! Will do, with a pleasure. Michael
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Robbie reads…
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Thank you, Dan. Now we just need some music … the theme song from Jaws always sends chills down my spine and I never swim in the dark.
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Hi Robbie. I will be reblogging this in a few days. Right now I am trying to promote Strongbow’s Wife as it is exactly 850 years since the wedding!
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HI Frank, thank you, that’s very kind of you. Is that the book you published with TSL? Anne is bringing me a hard copy because I’m having problems with book orders due to C-19 courier issues.
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Thanks so much
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Reblogged this on firefly465 and commented:
Roberta with her wonderful post regarding the upcoming anthology Spellbound, in which I am a contributing author. Plus; as a treat, Robbie reads us her story Siren Witch which was featured in the previous anthology Nightmareland. Spellbound is available to pre-order. ❤
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Thanks for sharing with this great introduction, Adele.
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My pleasure, Robbie. I’m off on holiday for two weeks, so I’ll look forward to catching up when I get back. xx
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Fantastic post, Robbie and I loved you reading the Siren Witch. xxx
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Thank you, Adele.
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You’re very welcome. 🙂
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congratulations – enjoyed listening to your reading, although it’s hard to reconcile your soothing voice with the horror you speak of!
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I know, Jim. I don’t have the right voice to read horror. I try though [smile].
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maybe if you dressed in a witch’s outfit or something frightening… 🙂
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I hope this goes well for you and the other authors.
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Thank you, Dan.
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Congratulations, Robbie, I hope all goes well for all the authors 🙂 x
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Thank you, Carol. These anthologies tend to do really well.
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I think they are a great idea.. X
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Coming this October… Spellbound!
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Thanks for sharing, Anne Marie.
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This is going to be a great Anthology! 🎃
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Hi Robbie,
Congrats again on being selected. My story was in Dark Vision with yours. I also did a post on the advantages of anthologies. Check it out.
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Hi Chuck, yes, I remember your story. I’ll come over and see if I can find the post.
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While I enjoy a good murder mystery… horror is another genre altogether.
Continued success!!
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I don’t usually write horror, Jules. One of my stories is pure horror. The other is more historical paranormal like most of my writing. I like the paranormal element as it allows me to go back into the life story of the “ghost”.
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This Wednesday Bookmobile has the latest horror anthology featuring Robbie Cheadle…get ready for more great scares!
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Thank you, John.
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Congrats! I pre-ordered; so cheap right now, isn’t it?
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Yes, Dan always does that. It is part of his marketing strategy.
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these sound terrific! many tx for letting us know about them, Robbie 🙂
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My pleasure, da-AL. They are quite dark and I like that.
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🙂
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