June 2026 Giveaway

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June 2026 Giveaway

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May Reading

Before we get to this month’s featured book, I should mention that the first book in the World Unbalanced series, The Strange Case of Guaritori Diolco, is on sale this month. You can find it at https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Guaritori-Diolco-World-Unbalanced-ebook/dp/B0D29NQF9F

Since I featured my third book last time, it seems fitting to feature my fourth book, Evil within Yourselves, this month. It’s also the third book in the Spell Weaver series. You can find information on the series as a whole at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XXC9ZLJ.

Evil within Yourselves

Taliesin Weaver has survived attack by vindictive witches, ferocious dragons, scheming faerie kings, and even angry ex-gods. Unfortunately, his enemies have not given up, and now they are scheming to destroy the foundation on which his success has been built: his friends.

One by one the people closest to Tal fall for tricks that lure them out of town, leaving them—and him—more vulnerable to attack. Even worse, some of them unwittingly succumb to temptations that tie them to Tal’s worst enemies and set them up to fail Tal when he needs them most.

Tal can no longer rely on his friends. Worse, he can’t even rely on himself. Unaware that the girl he thinks he loves has cast a spell on him, Tal finds himself having more and more trouble containing Dark Me, the evil alter ego that now wrestles him daily for control of his body. That situation is bad enough to begin with, but when a misguided faerie spell gives Dark Me a body and makes him indistinguishable from Tal by any means, scientific or magical, all Hell breaks loose—literally!

 

155 thoughts on “June 2026 Giveaway”

  10. Sheri Newell Anderson

    I really enjoyed the movie Great Awakenings last month with Benjamin Franklin whom I found out I’m his first cousin 8th removed after I signed up for Ancestry and took the DNA test, so amazing!

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  13. Lucas

    Been reading lots of kids books with my two younger children to improve their reading skills, learn new words, and expand their imagination.

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  14. Kitty Elder

    The best book I’ve read recently was Bitten Magic by Brogan Thomas. I adore all her books, but this being the wrap up of the series had cameos from so many characters from her earlier books!

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  15. Nancy

    I read all sorts of books but I particularly like short stories. The Death Clock by J. Rock was well-written & a good reminder to us all about the value of time.

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  18. DreamweaverMirar

    I won a advance reader copy of It Looks Like You in the Dark and have been reading that the last couple of weeks. Pretty decent horror novel with a interesting look at native Alaskan life and mythology.
    Definitely pretty slow though.

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  19. Fortuna

    Hi! I recently saw the Isle of Dogs, been one of these movies I knew I would end up loving but never finding the right occasion to sit down and actually watch it. Well, I end up loving it haha The soundtrack, the gorgeous and raw stop motion, the story, everything is so well crafted and with full intent and passion, one of these author movies that really deserve the praise it got and still receive. Absolutely recommended to anyone that like me hasn’t seen it when it was super popular. Thanks for the giveaway btw! <3

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  22. Joelle

    Evil within Yourselves definitely looks intense! I love the aspects witches, dragons, faerie kings, angry ex-gods. Really puts you into the fantasy mindset! I really hope there’s some saving characters, some good witches, dragons, faeries, and gods to save Tal!!!

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  23. KrunoS

    I would like to finish Dune series ( i mean beyond Herbert , some have read but didn’t finish all of them )

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  26. Ciri

    My favorite read of 2026 has been The Girl Upstairs by Jessica R. Patch. It is a thriller and has suspense and mystery.

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  27. Beverley

    Good morning, The best book I read recently was entitled, “Paris Travel Guide, 2025-2026, The Ultimate Handbook for First Time and Solo Travelers”.

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  31. Rikki J.

    The best movie I saw recently was Project Hail Mary. It was very well written and acted. It was based off a book, but I hadn’t read the book before seeing the movie. It was very touching and edge of your seat. I enjoyed it a lot and hope it wind some awards.

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  35. Judy Thomas

    The best movie I have seen recently was Sinners. I did not read what it was about and was expecting a movie ob the blues and music. It was a shock to say the least.lol

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  37. Bryan Adams

    Project Hail Mary is the best movie I’ve watched recently! I have a list of books to read, but have been very busy and haven’t started them yet!

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  45. Patrick K

    Evil Within Yourselves sounds interesting, evil versions of a character like Dark Link, and Cloned Commander Shepard have always interested me.

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  46. Frank Stuart

    I love reading Mr. Hiatt’s works. They are enjoyable to read and his charactures seem to come to life during the adventures he creates for them.

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  47. Muhammad umar

    Just entered! Evil within yourselves sounds like a wild ride -Tal can’t trust his friends or himself with dark me loose . Added it to my TBR. Thanks for giveaway,bill

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  48. Art d.

    As I was reading through a Star Wars book apparently written for teens, I remembered the Star Wars films that I’ve seen. That made me smile, so I’ll give you a smiley for today! 🙂

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  56. Joe K

    The best book I read recently was The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov. I’m trying to read some of Asimov’s books I haven’t read. This one was an excellent choice.

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  59. Tomáš Polakovič

    An oldie I guess, but I only saw this movie last week – Big Nothing. Clever, twisty, unpredictable, darkly funny.

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  60. Om Sahu

    Thanks for the giveaway! As for a recent favorite, I’ve been really enjoying Dune: Part Two for its stunning visuals and deep storytelling. Looking forward to seeing what everyone else has been reading or watching lately!

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  61. Annmarie Weeks

    Don’t laugh, but I recently saw The Sheep Detectives in the theater. It was so cute & very entertaining. I was surprised how at well written it was!

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  71. Shana Stiles

    It’s not new per se, but I loved “Wake Up A Dad Man: A Knives Out Mystery” on Netflix because I loveeee Mystery and Crime movies!

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  76. Fran CR

    The best movie I’ve seen lately is “Project Hail Mary.” I didn’t expect to like it so much, it was a real surprise to me.

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    1. Leslie Merritt

      I just saw the new Michael Jackson movie. It really didn’t show anything different than what all the other biopsy and documentaries about him have already talked about or showed.

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  86. Shay Williams

    A book I’ve enjoyed the most. I’ve enjoyed a lot of them, actually, but the one that surprised me the most was a historical fiction. It’s “The Girl Who Rode in Silk” by Kelly Estes.

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  91. Leandro Chaves

    The best book I read recently was Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. I’m trying to read some books by authors I haven’t explored much before. This one was an excellent choice.

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  95. Gabrielle

    The best book I read recently was my umpteenth reread of San Diego Lightfoot Sue by Tom Reamy. Still and always close to my heart.

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  100. Norman T

    I just recent saw the Sinners movie while on a plane, it was very well done and worthy of the awards it received!

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  101. Leslie Merritt

    I just saw the new Michael Jackson movie. It really didn’t show anything different than what all the other biopsy and documentaries about him have already talked about or showed.

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  111. Joseph Choctaw

    The book having a character that has an evil alter ego that comes out for the day is a very cool subject. I will check it out!

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  114. Jessica W.

    I just finished Karen Slaughter’s We Are All Guilty Her and it was another great book from her!

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  115. Lynn

    The best book I read recently was “Box Full of Darkness” by Simone St. James. It was a really interesting take on the classic haunted house story.

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  119. Kyra K

    Congrats to all the grads this year! May you find future success! The new mario movie was pretty good!

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  128. Teresa H.

    The best movie I’ve recently watched is Send Help. I rather enjoyed the unpredictability of that flick.

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  137. Mike Bratek

    The best movie I seen recently is The Housemaid, which is originally a book written by Frieda Mcfadden. Both the film adaption and the book are very good!

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  147. Mixalis Koplas

    ‘Educated’ by Tara Westover. Crazy memoir about her life growing up in hard core Mormon family in Idaho. I truly understood the meaning of gaslighting. While it is shocking, it is a strangely uplifting book.

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