Marie McWilliamsWell 2020 is finally coming to an end and I think I speak for everyone when I say, Thank God!!!! Between global pandemics, lockdowns, political instability and doom pouring from every news outlet, this year has sucked from start to finish. That's why I for one can't wait to see the back of it. But in true Horror Girl fashion, I thought I would take inspiration from this suckiest of years and create a horror book tag. Each category is inspired by something from 2020 and is an opportunity to talk about books, showing that something good can come from such an awful year. Feel free to join in even if you weren't tagged, but make sure to let me know! I always love watching you guys do my tags! Enjoy guys and have a very happy new year!!
The Horror of 2020! Book tagMarie McWilliams2020-12-31 | Well 2020 is finally coming to an end and I think I speak for everyone when I say, Thank God!!!! Between global pandemics, lockdowns, political instability and doom pouring from every news outlet, this year has sucked from start to finish. That's why I for one can't wait to see the back of it. But in true Horror Girl fashion, I thought I would take inspiration from this suckiest of years and create a horror book tag. Each category is inspired by something from 2020 and is an opportunity to talk about books, showing that something good can come from such an awful year. Feel free to join in even if you weren't tagged, but make sure to let me know! I always love watching you guys do my tags! Enjoy guys and have a very happy new year!!
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comUnbox MY own book with me: Mother Morts Carnival of Souls!Marie McWilliams2024-04-28 | I am so excited to show you guys a project I had the honour of working on with the incredibly talented artist Matt Hughes of Ethereal Visions Publishing. We created the characters together, I wrote a horror novella featuring them all and Matt brought the characters to life as a deck of working Oracle Cards.
Here's the blurb: One night, every few years, a mysterious carnival rolls into town. The age-worn tents unfurl under a blood moon and beacon people to the wonders it holds. Those who flock there find delight, wonder, terror, or death. It all depends on the ticket you possess...Roll Up! Roll Up! Come one, Come all to Mother Mort's Carnival! See sights that will baffle the mind and stretch the imagination!Watch death-defying feats and flirt with danger! A Carnival so good, you'll never leave. Follow young Jane as she discovers the carnival isn't quite like it seems.Will she leave and return to her miserable life, which will, most likely, be cut short by a greedy, evil man, or will she find a family she so desperately longs for?Discover the answer in Mother Mort's Carnival of Souls - the book is Jane's story, and the cards are yours! What fate will be revealed? Short story which accompanies a deck of 32 oracle cards.
If you want to grab a copy, you can order from Amazon: amzn.to/3UhRcH0
I have to apologise to the very talented Eduard Zatriqi who composed my stunning theme music. I have no idea how to blend the sound so it just cuts off but please listen to the end to hear the whole thing! You can get more of his work below:
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WMassive Stephen King Thrifted Book Haul #stephenking #horror #booktubeMarie McWilliams2024-04-05 | ...When nothing outside your current read exists #booktube #bookstagram #bookloversMarie McWilliams2024-01-31 | ...Horror & True Crime Reading Wrap Up Oct 2023Marie McWilliams2023-10-15 | Hello Book Lovers!! I missed you all....here's what I have been reading & listening to! have you read any of them? what did you think? Leave me a comment & let me know.
If you fancy reading any of the books, here's where to grab them:
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WReading Wrap Up May 23Marie McWilliams2023-05-07 | Another Video....WHHHAAATT? I know, right? I'm seriously impressed with myself lol. In this latest video, we do a wrap up review of ally recent reads & audio book listens.
If you fancy grabbing a copy of any of the books mentioned, just click the links below:
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WMassive Spring Book HaulMarie McWilliams2023-04-23 | Hey everyone! I know it's been a while, life is hectic & adulting is hard, but I will continue to post when I get the chance! Today is another massive book haul. Thank you to the authors & publishers for sending me their books, I look forward to reading them. If you want a copy, you can buy them at the links below:
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6W Spiritus Mundi by Various amzn.to/41wdaIIUnbox my 1st @quillandcrowpublishinghouse PR package #booktube #booktuber #horrortube #unboxingMarie McWilliams2023-03-24 | ...Happy International Womens Day! Female Horror Authors Rock! #booktube #horrortubeMarie McWilliams2023-03-08 | ...HUGE Pre-Christmas Horror Book HaulMarie McWilliams2022-12-18 | Here's another massive batch of books ripe for reading over the festive holidays. Thank you so much to the authors and publishers who sent me them. If you fancy grabbing copies of any of the books featured, links below:
Lurking in the Dark Horrortube anthology (*all proceeds go to charity) amzn.to/3PJ0QQb
October Blood anthology (*all proceeds go to charity) amzn.to/3BKsyq9
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WYou can never have too many books! #booktube #booktuber #horrortube #booksMarie McWilliams2022-09-22 | ...Just me? #booktube #booktuber #horrortube #bookstagram #booksMarie McWilliams2022-09-21 | ...Explaining Horror to people who dont read or watch it #horrortube #horrorMarie McWilliams2022-09-08 | ...My Book shelves are overflowing! #booktuber #booktube #horrortube #bookstagramMarie McWilliams2022-09-06 | ...Horror Reading Wrap Up: August 2022Marie McWilliams2022-08-29 | I apologise for my inconsistency on here. I am going to try my best to put out more regular content, but you guys know how it goes. I am on my Instagram daily so if you miss me in between videos, come find me there!!
If you are interested in grabbing a copy of any of the books mentioned in todays video, you can get them here: Sundial by Catriona Ward amzn.to/3TpRVEA Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare amzn.to/3crQaGt The Woman in Black by Susan Hill amzn.to/3Tn4nVO Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix amzn.to/3ANLwLh
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WThe Horror Nights Box from Ginger Red Coffin Box. #horrortube #horrormovie #horror #halloweenMarie McWilliams2022-06-30 | ...Horror Reading Wrap UpMarie McWilliams2022-05-29 | A wrap up and review of my recent horror reads. Have you read any of these? What did you think? Let me know in the comments. Little bit if a malfunction in the middle there with my camera but I think I pulled it off, despite everything being slanted and me being too lazy to do anything about it lol.
You can buy the books I discuss here: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward amzn.to/3LWyyhF Slewfoot by Brom amzn.to/3zmaW3x Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica amzn.to/3M1gEdw The Graveyard of Gwenna Luna by Guenther Primig amzn.to/3wWuCsX
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WUnboxing: Seance Themed Ginger Red Coffin BoxMarie McWilliams2022-05-01 | The theme of the latest Ginger Red Coffin box is Seance and whilst I would never personally play with such things (asking for your life to become a horror movie frankly) I am fascinated by the subject so let's dive in.
Check out Ginger Red Coffin here and use my code BOOKISHMARIE for 10% off your first order: gingerredcoffin.com
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WAbominable Book Club UnboxingMarie McWilliams2022-04-10 | First of all, apologies for the wind chimes and birds in the background of the audio, my office is a big shed thing in my garden. Second, thank you so much to the Abominable book club for sending me this month's box, I absolutely loved it. If you fancy grabbing a box of your own, click the link below:
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WAnother Book HaulMarie McWilliams2022-04-04 | Despite being the slowest reader in the world and having a TBR that could sink the Titanic, I keep on getting more and more books.
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WGIVEAWAY & UNBOXING: End of the World Reading Club.Marie McWilliams2022-03-23 | The End of the World Reading Club is an immersive book subscription box themed around post apocalyptic and dystopic books. We've pulled together 3 amazing prize bundles full of bookish goodies for you to enjoy, including a 1st prize bundle worth over £110 containing: - one of our fantastic apocalyptic book boxes - experience a brand new reading experience that brings to life the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of the story! - a copy of the fantastically dark and funny Flesh And Blood signed by author Andrew Shanahan - one of our favourite books of 2022 so far - lots and lots of bookish merch including literary prints, mugs, bags and stationery
2nd & 3rd place winners get a fabulous bundle of all the merch worth over £60.
Just check out all the different ways to enter below - every one you complete gives you another entry into the giveaway and increases your chance of winning one of these great bookish bundles! Crack on - entries close at 23:45 on Sunday 27th March. Open to UK Residents only.
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WMy Gothic Inspired Living Room #gothic #homedecorMarie McWilliams2022-03-18 | A little peek at my Gothic home. Let me know if you would like to see more!!Unboxing: Vampire Gothic Mystery BoxMarie McWilliams2022-03-13 | This video is my first attempt at editing so be kind! In that vein, it is dedicated to my dear friend and ex-editor Ali...you will be missed.
In this week's video, we have an unboxing with some bite. I was kindly sent a Gothic Vampire mystery box from the Etsy store Pumpkin Hollow. The Owner Jess creates, crafts and curates beautiful items & I definitely recommend checking her out at her shop & social media below.
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My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WChristmas Unboxing: The Spooky Funko Advent CalendarMarie McWilliams2021-12-23 | Merry Christmas my fellow weirdos! Apologies for being so sporadic with my posting. I have not been having the best year, but I'm hopeful for 2022 and I plan on posting more regularly in the New Year (fingers crossed). To celebrate Christmas the spooky way, I thought I would do an Unboxing video of the Funko Pop 13 day spooky countdown advent calendar. Did you have an advent calendar this year? What kind? Let me know in the comments.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a truly great New Year...love you guys x
amzn.to/35K0H6WUnboxing: Octobers Witchcraft themed My Chronicle Book Box #booktube #witchyMarie McWilliams2021-11-22 | ...Ultimate Halloween House in Bangor, Northern IrelandMarie McWilliams2021-10-30 | ...Booktube Halloween Pumpkin Carving ChallengeMarie McWilliams2021-10-29 | Happy Halloween my fellow weirdos. It's our favourite time of year again and to celebrate, I challenged some of my favourite horror booktube babes to carve a pumpkin for me, with a horror literary twist of course. Let me know in the comments which is your favourite and don't forget to subscribe to these fabulous ladies below:
My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WMother Morts Carnival of Souls: Kickstarter launches Oct 18Marie McWilliams2021-09-23 | ...Halloween is Every Day....& bed time #halloween #shortMarie McWilliams2021-09-11 | ...Top Five Stephen King AdaptationsMarie McWilliams2021-09-06 | I am counting down my five favourite Stephen King movie Adaptations. Comment below and let me know your favourite!
My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WHorror Book Haul : August 2021Marie McWilliams2021-08-04 | As you can see the book buying ban is going well. In my defence, several were sent to me for free so they don't count lol. See anything you've read or like the sound of? Let me know in the comments.
My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WHorror Movies be likeMarie McWilliams2021-08-01 | ...When Someone says they want to form a book clubMarie McWilliams2021-07-28 | ...Horror Book Review: The Final Girls Support Group by Grady HendrixMarie McWilliams2021-07-25 | Time for my review of Grady Hendrix's latest, 'The Final Girls Support Group.' Have you read this one? What did you think? Let me know in the comments.
My Book: amzn.to/35K0H6WTop Ten Horror Bookstagrammers to FollowMarie McWilliams2021-07-19 | I started out my social media over on Instagram, where us book nerd are affectionately known as Bookstagrammers. I have met some amazing friends there, got some fantastic book recommendations & found me some fellow horror nerds whose book shelves I could drool over. These are ten horror Bookstagrammers you should be following right now! Head over to Instagram & check them out.
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comComing Later Tonight: Horror Bookstagram Accounts to FollowMarie McWilliams2021-07-19 | ...Horror Book Haul | July 2021Marie McWilliams2021-07-04 | Time for another Horror Book Haul and boy are there some gems here! I would like to formally apologise for the thumbnail...my editor Ali sometimes has way too much fun with these things lol. Thank you to the writers and publishers who sent me their books, I look forward to reading them.
The Hardback edition of my book 'Broken Mirrors' is available now from Amazon: amzn.to/2UoYldm
You can get the rest of the books here: Nightshift by Stephen King amzn.to/36bynfZ Frankenstein Penguin Cloth Bound edition amzn.to/3dJG41c Picture of Dorian Gray cloth bound edition amzn.to/3dH6uQS The Last Tycoon penguin hardback edition amzn.to/3yfWwOm Witch Child by Celia Rees amzn.to/3jD6t4x All Ethereal Visions Publishing products evpub.info
00:00 Intro 00:20 Night Shift by Stephen King 01:14 Darkest Hours by Mike Thorn 02:10 The Last Tycoon by F Scott Fitzgerald 03:13 Frankenstein & Portrait of Dorian Gray 04:08 Witch Child by Celia Rees 05:18 The Conjuring The Lover 06:13 Oscar Wilde's Fairy Tales 07:10 Ethereal Visions Dracula 10:05 Ethereal Visions Card Decks 14:40 Broken Mirrors Hardback
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comAn Introduction to Gothic Horror Books | 5 Reading RecommendationsMarie McWilliams2021-06-28 | If you are someone who has always fancied reading gothic classics or classic horror but was put off by the length of the books or the old language used within their pages then this guide is for you. I count down the top five books I recommend to get you into the genre, choosing ones which are more accessible and easily understood and also a little lighter on the old page number front. Let me know what you think of my list and if you have any other recommendations in the comments.
http://www.theartofliz.comUnboxing: Ginger Red Coffin Paranormal Festivities BoxMarie McWilliams2021-06-21 | In this video we unbox the Vampire themed Ginger Red Coffin box. If you fancy grabbing a box of your own, use the link below and get 10% off with my code MARIE10.
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comBook Tag: Library Of HorrorsMarie McWilliams2021-05-24 | Time to do the 'Library of Horror' Book Tag. Thanks to Alex, the tags creator, for tagging me!!
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comI See You: Random Horror Movie Review.Marie McWilliams2021-05-16 | In my latest installment of random horror movie reviews, I look at the dark psychological thriller, "I See You" starting Helen Hunt. Have you seen this film? What did you think?
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comBook Haul: Lots of Horror & Witchy Books!Marie McWilliams2021-05-10 | My book buying ban had gone well I see!! Check out this MASSIVE batch of books I got including some fab horror books and witchy tarot books and decks!!
You can check out Liminal 11 who kindly sent me those beautiful Tarot decks & witchy books here:
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comThe Love Witch: Random Horror Movie ReviewsMarie McWilliams2021-05-03 | Next up in my series of random horror movie reviews, I bring you The Love Witch. Have you seen this movie? Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below!!
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comSpring Reading Wrap UpMarie McWilliams2021-04-18 | It has taken a good few months for me, trapped in a reading slump as I am, to read enough books to film a wrap up video, but I got there in the end! Have you read any of these books? What was your review? Let me know in the comments.
You can buy the books mentioned in the video here: Later by Stephen King amzn.to/3wOunyb Snowblind by R.Saint Claire amzn.to/3x50TMm The Modern Guide to Witchcraft by Skye Alexander amzn.to/2ROnblH The Yellow Wallpaper & other stories by Charlotte Perkins Gilman amzn.to/3x863ao
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comHorror Book Review: LATER by Stephen KingMarie McWilliams2021-04-11 | It's no secret that I'm a huge Stephen King fan. He is after all the daddy of horror writing...King by name, King by nature. He's my auto buy author, so naturally, I had to pick up a copy of Later, his latest in the Hard Crime series. But did it live up to my lofty expectations? Watch to find out and tell me your thoughts on the book in the comments below!!
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comTop Five Weirdest Horror Movie ConceptsMarie McWilliams2021-04-05 | There are some horror movies which win awards & garner acclaim from critics & fans alike. There are some which become cult classics, defying the odds to become beloved & quoted the world over. Then, there are others...In my latest video I bring you a list of five horror movies with bizarre concepts, films with blurbs that make you scratch your head & ask 'how did this get made?'
Have you watched any of these? Do you know any others? Let me know in the comments.
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comRandom Horror Movie Reviews: The Little StrangerMarie McWilliams2021-03-28 | I'm struggling to read lately thanks to my anxiety amongst other things (thanks life). So what's a Booktuber supposed to do for her channel with no books to review? How about movies instead. With the current global situation, I have more time for viewing random horror movies on the many subscription services I over pay for. So welcome to my new series 'Random Horror Movie Reviews.' We kick off with 2018's 'The Little Stranger.'
And you can thank my editor pal Ali for that creepy thumbnail lol
Intro artist Liz Steinworth: http://www.theartofliz.comHindsight is 2020 Book TagMarie McWilliams2021-03-21 | Hindsight is 2020...I have learned that the hard way over the past year I can tell you. Bit let us not dwell on regret, let us instead look back at the past with wiser eyes & see that time as inspiration & motivation for the future. Or we could just see it as a cool book tag which is what this video is!! Find out what inspired me to become a book nerd and tell me your answers in the comments!!
The original book tag was created by Erin Go Read:
http://www.theartofliz.comHorror Reader Merch from Iron & Ink Designs #shorts #shortMarie McWilliams2021-03-09 | Showing off some horror bookish goodies new to Iron & Ink designs...I like to wear my horror nerd heart on my sleeve, or mug lolUnboxing: The Luna Box of Goth #shortsMarie McWilliams2021-03-04 | Check out Box of Goth, a UK based gothic subscription box company for other great boxes like this one!How to Grow Your Bookstagram in 2021 | Instagram Tips!Marie McWilliams2021-02-18 | In this video I give you all the latest tips and tricks you need to organically grow your Bookstagram following. If you haven't seen my previous video on the topic, watch it too ( youtu.be/MERm2OLVb3A ) as all my advice from it still stands, this is just an update with some new methods which have only recently become available.
*Note: I filmed this just a couple of weeks ago and Instagram recently announced that they will not promote videos with Tiktok watermarks so best to film reels videos via Instagram or your own phones video options.