We have had to raid the archives due to ill health! So we thought we would drop you an oldie, rather than leave you hanging. Which fictional characters (not limited to books) do you think the crones would sleep with? Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Chell and Annette ramble about the BBC drama Happy Valley, written by Sally Wainwright and starring Sarah Lancashire Lots of giddy giggles from Chell and sensible observations and back ground from Annette 😊 Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Chell and Annette discuss author they read once and then devoured their back catalogue..... Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Chell and Annette review The Book Eaters a debut novel by Sunyi Dean from a genre Annette not normally keen on…. Synopsis: The last of their lines, they exist on the fringes of society and subsist on a diet of stories and legends. Children are rare and their numbers have dwindled, so when Devon Fairweather’s second child is born a dreaded Mind Eater – a perversion of her own kind, who consumes not stories but the minds and souls of humans – she flees before he can be turned into a weapon for the...
Your stuck on a desert island with the main character from the last book your read (not from the podcast), who is it? A short and sweet episode where Annette draws the short straw and Chell ends up with a red head…. Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Ep 36 REVIEW Gruesome Fairy Tales Book 1 and 2 Annalee Adams It’s a 2 for one as Chell and Annette review Annalee Adams Gruesome Fairy Tales Book 1 and 2 described as A blood-chilling serial killer thriller with a psychological twist **Spoiler ALERT** This episode Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Chell and Annette shares the worst recommendations they have had, which includes some popular choices with high ratings… As usual be prepared for a sprinkle or digression! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode includes light spoilers in the first section before moving on to the spoiler floor which contains full, detailed spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Something soppy and soft for the time of year :)
Ep 33 REVIEW Twelve Days of Christmas Horror by Rick Wood We discuss this gem of a novel in our last full episode of the year! Amazon Synopsis: From horror master Rick Wood, author of The Sensitives and This Book is Full of Bodies, comes twelve horrifying stories to spook up your Christmas season! From a sadistic secret Santa gift, to a murderous telekinetic fairy, to a nativity full of the undead… you’ll find a horror treat for all twelve days of Christmas! This anthology includes the following...
Ep 32 RAMBLE Top 3 Book find 2022 not covered in the podcast Annette and Chell share their top 3 book picks and a couple of sneaky mentions, that they found in 2022 that haven’t been covered in the podcast. List of books below, can you guess whos is whos? I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy House Of Psychotic Women by Kier-La Janisse The Remaking by Clay McLeod Chapman The Creeper by AM Shine The Enemy by Charlie Higson The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker Alice by Christina Henry The Dark D...
At last, following on from our sneak peek review we give a full blow by blow of Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeaod Chapman. **Spoiler ALERT** This episode includes light spoilers in the first section before moving on to the spoiler floor which contains full, detailed spoilers Synopsis: A terrifying supernatural audiobook that explores ghosts, grief, and god complexes Ever since their on-again, off-again college romance, Erin hasn’t been able to set a single boundary with charismatic but reckless Silas...
This is a super bouncy, twisty, turny, hold on to your seats and try and keep up book! But will Chell and Annette agree…… **Spoiler ALERT** This episode includes light spoilers in the first section before moving on to the spoiler floor which contains full, detailed spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Roll up, roll up, something for everyone here! True crime, supernatural, thrillers, a little bit of this and a little bit of that… Chell and Annette share their favourite podcast, movie and TV finds of 2022 **Spoiler ALERT** This episode includes light spoilers in the first section before moving on to the spoiler floor which contains full, detailed spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
We talk about the twisty turny novel, The couple at no 9 by Claire Douglas. Two bodies, a witness with dementia and a fragmented family…… what secrets could there possible be! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode includes light spoilers in the first section before moving on to the spoiler floor which contains full, detailed spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Annette and Chell discuss their favourite Non-Fiction and get a bit carried away! As usual its influenced by the random… There’s sharks, demons, politics and a sprinkle of madness **Spoiler ALERT** This episode includes spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Review of Blood Contract by Ron Ripley, both Crones do the audible format for a change which leads to a minor disagreement…. Will you be Team Chell or Team Annette? Followed by a full discussion of the book by Ron Ripley **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses light, early spoilers and move on to the spoiler floor where there will be full spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
Annette and Chell check out the new trailer for the movie adaptation of Grady Hendrix’s My Best Friend’s Exorcism Come watch it with us! Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Artwork by Becky Demos
So your in trouble and you have have shit to sort…pick your Literary Squad of characters to have your back… We have a right mix with this one everything from old classic favourites to graphic novels…. Who would your squad be? **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses light, early spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Portrait by Becky Demos
The Crones review a debut Irish Horror from A.M. Shine titled The Watchers and get themselves lost in the woods! Part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music Halloween by yazlene star zaq-11976 (pixabay.com) Portrait by Becky Demos
Welcome to the latest Crones Ramble where Annette and Chell share some of their favourite book covers. Titles range from Oscar Wilde’s Happy Prince to Amityville Horror! We recommend that you check out our Instagram or Facebook page to see the covers we are talking about 😊 Part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains s...
We lucky girls, have been given an advance copy of Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman, due for release in September 22. This is a sneak peak as we didn’t wish to be rude and thus give to much away pre release its not our normal in depth format its more of a summery of if we would recommend or not. So come on in….
Review of Cunning Folk by Adam Nevill, it doesn’t go well….. Part one is light spoilers and the on to the spoiler floor where its full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (pixabay.com)
Comic book special! Annette and Chell discuss the comics they love and why, anyone who knows them will have already guessed it’s a diverse batch. Selection includes (as you would expect) Marvel, DC, vertigo but also some lesser knowns. Come have a listen to the ‘Preposterous Bollox Of The Situation’…. Part one is light spoilers and the on to the spoiler floor where its full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses al...
We review The Corset (UK) / The Poison Thread (US) by Laura Purcell. What will Annette think about a Victoria themed novel? Part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (pixabay.com)
Your hosts Annette and Michelle talk about book adaptations into both film and TV covering many genres, from Silence of the Lambs to Fried Green Tomatoes Part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (pixabay.com)...
A review of FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven where the crones disagree! Is this horror or gore? Does narration make a difference? Have a listen to find out :) New Format, part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (...
Chell and Annette talk about the first ‘naughty’ book they every read. Annette is surprisingly enthusiastic …. New Format, part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (pixabay.com)
Satanic Panic! As we review Whisper Down the Lane by Clay McLeod Chapman New Format, part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (pixabay.com)
Annette and Chell discuss there avoid lists, digress to sneaky school hacks and then circle back to a classic As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (pixabay.com)
We review the fictional retelling based on the true story of the Donner Party pioneers New Format, part one is light spoilers and part two is full throttle! As always please be prepared for adult language and lots of spoilers! **Spoiler ALERT** This episode discusses all areas of the subject matter and therefore contains spoilers Opening theme music ‘Horror, Halloween, night, scary, danger, mysterious’ by Victoria Borodinova (pixabay.com)
