E. Denise Billups's Blog

The Tour for Beneath Beauford Grove is HERE!

The shadows are stirring, and secrets are about to be unearthed…

I’m thrilled to announce that Beneath Beauford Grove is on tour with Rockstar Book Tours from October 14-31, 2025! A huge shoutout to Jaimie for making this happen.

Over the next two weeks, you’ll find reviews, excerpts, guest posts, and more as we journey deeper into this Southern gothic tale of supernatural horror and magical realism.

What lies beneath Beauford G...

The TBR pile on my Kindle has officially reached “towering” status, but this Halloween season, two new additions have jumped straight to the front of the line. There’s something about autumn that demands dark fantasy and witchy tales, and Alchemised by Senlin Yu and Summoning the Winds: The Lanthorne Ordinary Witches by Cynthia Raleigh promise to deliver exactly that.

Alchemised has already caught fire as a #1 New York Times Bestseller, and one look at that hauntingly beautiful co...

The air thickens with the smell of savory meats, cinnamon, cloves, and pungent greens…

Welcome to a Halloween feast like no other! Step into Adelle’s kitchen from my novel Beneath Beauford Grove, where every dish carries whispers of ancient magic and family secrets passed down through generations. This isn’t your typical pumpkin spice menu – we’re diving deep into Caribbean flavors that are perfect for a sophisticated Halloween dinner party.

In Chapter 19 of Beneath Beauford Grov...

Have you discovered House of Mirrors on YouTube? This incredible initiative, organized by the talented Bibiana Krall, has created something truly special, a dedicated space where writers can hear their words brought to life by another voice.

Last Friday, I experienced something that left me completely moved. Mrs. Krall read an excerpt from my latest release, Beneath Beauford Grove, and I was honestly brought to tears. There’s something magical about hearing your own words interpreted by s...

As the leaves begin to turn and shadows grow longer, there’s no better time to curl up with a book that will send shivers down your spine. I’ve just devoured two extraordinary new releases that capture the essence of autumn’s darker magic—books that will haunt you long after you’ve turned the final page.

Deathcap (launching September 22, 2025) and Greyfriars’ Abbey (October 1, 2025) are both masterful additions to the supernatural genre, each weaving tales of atmospheric...

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!

The curse flows through her veins, but so does the cure.

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Family curses are one of my favorite literary tropes, and for good reason. There’s something irresistibly compelling about characters trapped by forces beyond their control—whether supernatural, psychological, or generational. Over the years, I’ve devoured everything from the classics to contemporary releases, always hunting for that next great read with an unforgettable cast, immersive world-building, and the ki...

Calling All Lovers of Southern Gothic: “Beneath Beauford Grove”

The Spanish moss is heavy with secrets, the olive trees weep crimson tears, and Dr. Evangeline Beauford is about to discover that some family legacies run deeper than blood itself.

I Need Your Eyes on My Dark Southern Tale

My novel, Beneath Beauford Grove, launches August 22nd, 2025, and I’m searching for passionate readers to join my ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) team. If you’re drawn to atmospheric Southern got...

Happy June 1st! I’m absolutely thrilled to share the cover of my new novel, Beneath Beauford Grove! I just finished the last draft and am ready to put it into the hands of beta readers before sending it to my editor, Robin Fuller, for her editorial magic. After several revisions with my graphic artist, we finally captured that perfect Southern gothic atmosphere I’d been envisioning. I couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out—I hope you love it as much as I do!

THE CURE FLOWS TH...

I’m thrilled to share a progress update on “Beneath Beauford Grove,” my new Southern gothic novel that blends magical realism with supernatural horror. As you can see from this teasing glimpse of the cover art below, the visual identity of the book is taking shape alongside the narrative!

After months of dedicated writing, I’ve recently completed the first draft—that magical moment when the final chapters come together and the story stands complete in its raw form. While finishing a first...