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Create a Creepy Root Doll!

May 2, 2022 | by Marina Cohen | Comments Off

Happy Book Birthday to SHADOW GRAVE which hits book stores today! In the novel, the character Hannah makes a creepy root doll and gifts it to Lola, who has never been interested in dolls before. In fact, Lola’s brother–and main character, Arlo–is mystified with the changes he’s seen in his sister since they became stranded in the old town of Livermore. I decided to create the creepy doll from my novel. And now you, too, can learn how to make this creepy craft! Watch the video below for simple instructions. Yes…this doll is smiling…But not for long! Read SHADOW GRAVE

Shadow Grave is here!

April 9, 2022 | by Marina Cohen | Comments Off

After years of writing, rewriting, revising, editing and polishing, a mysterious box appeared on my doorstep… And just like that, my ninth novel had arrived! Now, there’s nothing more exciting for an author than to hold their book–a real book!–in their hands. Even my eyes glow demon-red with excitement to match this gorgeous cover by the very talented illustrator, Hannah Peck. Shadow Grave, like most other novels, had a long journey toward publication–a journey with many twists and turns along the way. Perhaps the one question, though, that most of my readers ask me is: Where did the idea come