I’m excited to have Priscilla Bettis here today to share her latest release, “Whispers of a Southern Moon.”
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An artistic, new collection of inspirational fiction and poetry by Priscilla Bettis.
Includes the award-winning story “Fix Your Face,” a “wonderful Southern Gothic piece akin to the work of Flannery O’Conner!”—Brooke Dreger, Editor, Solid Food Press
A simple man in rural Alabama risks his sanity to keep his sister alive. Lines of poetry celebrate the symphony of a Southern night. A sentient house deep in Virginia’s Great Dismal Swamp lures those it seeks to protect.
In Whispers of a Southern Moon, Priscilla Bettis intertwines short stories and poetry to create an inspirational collection of literary fiction and verse. Bettis explores questions about faith, love, and our perceptions of reality, and she does so with an elegant but fierce grip on the reader. This collection spans everything from Southern Gothic prose to Biblically inspired haiku. By the end of the collection, readers will be encouraged that even in the most twisted circumstances, God is present, and we are loved.
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My Review
“Whispers of a Southern Moon” is a beautiful faith-based collection of short stories and poetry. The stories take the reader on a journey where the message is that one is never alone, even in the darkest circumstances. It’s a well-balanced combination of entertainment and Christian reading. The poetry is lush and full of imagery and emotion connected to the stories. Many subjects are covered, like aging, inner beauty, addiction, relationships, reality, and Alzheimer’s, which offered a truth I could relate to. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but “Whispers of a Southern Moon” was a beautiful tale of an ex-dancer who never got over the loss of her family. The house felt like a character within the story. What made this more special was the author’s sharing of her personal journey of how she found and grew in her Christian faith. I can easily recommend this collection.
Author Bio
Priscilla Bettis is an avid reader and a joyful writer. Priscilla lives in small-town Texas with her two-legged and four-legged family members. She is a former secular horror author who now writes Christian short stories and poetry inspired by her awe of God and love for fellow human beings.
Find Priscilla on X (at PriscillaBettis) where she chats with others about life and writing.
Thanks for the great review of Pricilla’s latest book. It’s on my TBR pile!
You have a good read ahead, Darlene 🙂
Denise, I’m honored by your review, thank you. And thanks for featuring my new collection on your blog today.🙂
Happy to have you and your wonderful book here today, Priscilla 🙂
Go Priscilla. All the best with this one.
Thanks for offering your support for Priscilla, Craig:)
Thanks, Craig!
So glad to see Priscilla’s book featured.
Happy to be able to share Priscilla’s book! It’s a good one.
Lovely review, Denise.
Thank you, Noelle 🙂 Happy you stopped by!
Thanks for sharing your review and highlighting Priscilla’s latest release. Congratulations to her.
Always happy to share the good reads, Balroop 🙂
Thanks, Balroop.
p.s. I enjoyed your recent debut novel. It introduced me to a whole new world I didn’t know had existed.
I am delighted to hear that Priscilla. Thank you.
Congratulations to Priscilla on the excellent review! Sharing to help spread the word.
Always appreciate your shares, Liz:)
Thanks for spreading the word, Liz!
You’re welcome, Priscilla!
It’s good to read your great review of Priscilla’s fascinating book, Denise.
Thank you, Timothy 🙂 So happy you stopped by!
I am too, Denise. 😊
Wishing Priscilla lots of luck with her new work. I know I’ve got one of her older titles on my Kindle waiting for me.
She always weaves a great story, Pete 🙂
If you have a chance to get around to either book, I hope you like it, Pete!
Thanks for sharing your review, Denise. I started this book last night! I’m enjoying it already! Congratulations to Priscilla!
Happy to share, Jan 🙂 It is a good read read!
Thanks for picking up my book, Jan. I hope you continue to like it.
I read this post on your site, Denise, and I’m sure I left a comment here, but I can’t see it. So forgive me if I’m repeating myself in congratulating Priscilla and thanking you for sharing. 🙂
Thanks, Laura!🙂
Sorry you had issues posstinga comment, Laura. I appreciate the extra effort and your support for Priscilla.
It is a great review for a book that sounds very interesting. Congratulations on your book and this review Priscilla.
Thanks, Thomas!
Thank you, Thomas 🙂 Much appreciate you stopping by and supporting Priscilla.
This is a fantastic review, Denise! Congratulations on your new release and the wonderful review, Priscilla!
Thank you, Miriam 🙂 Your support is appreciated! Xo
Aw, thanks, Miriam! It was nice of Denise to feature my book today.🙂
Congratulations on the new release and the review, Priscilla! Also love the title and cover.
Thanks all around, Teri!
Thanks for hosting, Denise. Congrats to Priscilla. Hugs.
Thank you, Teagan.😊 I had fun writing these stories and poems.
Hi Denise, a marvelous review of this book. I look forward to reading it. I finished your latest Miracles and Ghosts book and will share my review with your post on 2 November 💓
I hope you like Whispers of a Southern Moon, Robbie. I had an opportunity to read Miracles & Ghosts Past, too. It’s such an enjoyable collection full of warm fuzzies!
Thanks for your wonderful review, Denise. I’m adding Priscilla’s book to my TBR. Congratulations to her! ❤️
Thank you, Lauren. I hope you like Whispers of a Southern Moon. I had fun writing the stories and poems.
I’m sure I will, Priscilla.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful review! Priscilla’s book is on my TBR list.