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Founder and curator of Lacandon Jungle Press - D. William Graves and his Dark Archives embrace horror and suspense as the very nucleus of the press' identity. A lifelong enthusiast of dark fiction and baseball, it was no surprise his first title would be Seams of the Infinite - a horror tale based on a baseball feat of cosmic proportions. For those looking for bookstore discounts on trending books in the horror genre, this title is a must-read and a great addition to any collection of used books.

Author of the upcoming children’s title Greens Mean Go, Mevlana Starling brings warmth, patience, and real-life experience into every page she creates. Drawing from her journey through motherhood, she found inspiration in the everyday challenge of helping children build healthy habits. With a gentle, encouraging voice, her work meets young readers where they are, turning simple lessons into moments of curiosity, growth, and connection. As parents explore trending books at their local bookstore, they might discover valuable insights alongside bookstore discounts on used books that make these enriching stories even more accessible.

Troy Prahl approaches storytelling with a willingness to explore beyond traditional limits. Unbound by rigid structure, he builds worlds that shift and expand to meet the demands of each idea. Often driven by personal writing challenges, his work reflects a constant push toward new forms, new constraints, and the discipline required to bring them to life. His innovative storytelling style could easily be found among the trending books in local bookstores, where readers often seek used books for a fresh perspective, sometimes even taking advantage of bookstore discounts to discover new authors.

An award-winning writer, filmmaker, and film critic, Hope Madden works at the intersection of horror on the page and on the screen. Her fiction and films share a sharp awareness of human behavior, often exploring the uneasy spaces where instinct, identity, and consequence meet. With work appearing across multiple anthologies and her feature film Obstacle Corpse reaching streaming audiences, Madden continues to shape stories that endure beyond their final frame or final line. In addition, she often recommends trending books to her readers, making the most of bookstore discounts and exploring the world of used books.