top of page
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
News



Y'all Ain't Ready... In My Gen Z Era: Teardrops Cover = Screenshot. Panic. Repeat.
The lake’s watching—and the cover just dropped. Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni – The Eras Remix: In My Gen Z Era is giving haunted soft launch, forensic dread, and emotionally feral chaos. Loretta and David Smitty are chasing bodies, trauma-coded symbols, and small-town silence. TikTok-style chapters like POV: The Lake’s Got Beef and Unsent = Unsolved make this a bingeable thriller for anyone who spirals at 2AM and screenshots before they cry.
Oct 71 min read


Only 2 More weeks! Whispers & Witnesses: A Night of Suspense, Signatures, and Haunting Revelations
Join authors Loretta & David Allseitz for Whispers & Witnesses, a thriller book signing and vendor haunt on October 18th, 5–7 PM at The Venue at 84 WEST in Denison, TX. Discover chilling reads like Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni and The Dollmaker of Point, shop eerie vendor goods, and experience a night of suspense. Limited books available—bring cash or VENMO. Dare to attend. Witness the whispers. Embrace the haunt.
Oct 32 min read


🖤 Cover Reveal: Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni: The Coloring Book
The cover for Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni: The Coloring Book is finally here—and it’s as haunting as the story itself. Split between blood-red dread and stark line art, this eerie design invites you to color your way through grief, secrets, and suspense. With two bonus games—Find & Color the Suspect and Hidden Message Challenge—this isn’t just a book. It’s a puzzle. A ritual. A reckoning. Unmasking evil, one body at a time.
Oct 11 min read


Something Dark is Taking Shape…
Dive back into the chilling world of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni with the upcoming companion coloring book. Featuring eerie illustrations pulled from the novel, this creepy coloring experience hides a sinister twist—select pages include a “Find & Color the Suspect” challenge. Submit all completed suspect pages to enter a drawing for a free autographed copy of the book and a free audiobook edition. Dare to color the shadows?
Sep 242 min read


Whispers & Witnesses: A Night of Suspense, Signatures, and Haunting Revelations
Join authors Loretta & David Allseitz for Whispers & Witnesses, a thriller book signing and vendor haunt on October 18th, 5–7 PM at The Venue at 84 WEST in Denison, TX. Discover chilling reads like Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni and The Dollmaker of Point, shop eerie vendor goods, and experience a night of suspense. Limited books available—bring cash or VENMO. Dare to attend. Witness the whispers. Embrace the haunt.
Sep 222 min read


🎧 Now Streaming: Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni on Audible - FREE for Subscribers
Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni is now available on Audible! Dive into this haunting psychological thriller inspired by East Texas lore—perfect for fans of eerie mysteries and emotional suspense. Narrated with chilling depth, the audiobook brings every secret and shadow to life. Listen now, and stay tuned: The Dollmaker of Point audiobook is in production and coming soon.
Sep 221 min read


Now Open: The Unmasking Evil Merch Store
The Unmasking Evil Merch Store is now live! Explore a chilling collection of stickers, t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and candles inspired by A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal series. Every item channels the eerie atmosphere of the series, from blood-drip designs to forensic motifs. Shop now at unmasking-evil-merch.printify.me and bring the mystery to life.
Sep 192 min read


⏳ Last Chance: The Dollmaker of Point Is Free on Amazon Until 9/20
The Dollmaker of Point ebook is free on Amazon until September 20—don’t miss this limited-time offer. Dive into a chilling East Texas mystery filled with folklore, obsession, and atmospheric suspense. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and eerie small-town secrets. Download your free copy before the offer disappears.
Sep 181 min read


“They Walk in Threes. Sometimes Four.”
In the fog-shrouded town of Point, Texas, eerie figures roam—three identical men marked by silent wounds, and a fourth soaked in blood. Locals whisper they’re victims of the Dollmaker, each shadowed by a handcrafted wooden doll. No one knows where they come from, but their presence leaves mirrors fogged and hearts racing. Are they ghosts, warnings, or something worse? Discover the chilling legend that blurs the line between folklore and fear. Do you believe?
Sep 172 min read


🖤 Free for 5 Days Only: The Dollmaker of Point Ebook
The Dollmaker of Point is free in ebook format for five days only—starting September 16. Dive into this chilling psychological thriller set in small-town Texas, where secrets, grief, and forensic clues unravel a haunting mystery. Perfect for fans of Southern noir and emotionally charged suspense. Don’t miss your chance to download this gripping read before the offer ends September 20.
Sep 151 min read


EXCLUSIVE 1st Look at Possible Book 3 Cover/Title
A blood-stained cloth. A silent church. A town steeped in secrets. Book 3 of A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal is coming—and this exclusive first look at the possible cover reveals a darker, more ritualistic layer to the mystery. The Sins of Greenville pulls David and Loretta into a case where faith and violence intertwine, and redemption may be the most dangerous lie of all. Patrons, you saw it first. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes reveals.
Sep 120 min read


The Vanishing Hitchhiker of FM 47
Drivers near Point, Texas have reported picking up a barefoot woman on FM 47—only for her to vanish before reaching her destination. Locals say she’s the ghost of a girl who died in a 1979 wreck, still trying to find her way home. This chilling East Texas legend draws curious travelers and ghost hunters alike. Discover the haunting truth behind the Vanishing Hitchhiker of Lake Tawakoni.
Sep 122 min read


🎧 The Dollmaker Speaks: Audiobook Production Begins!
The Dollmaker of Point is officially in production as an audiobook, voiced by the incomparable Jess Wright. Her narration brings every eerie whisper and bloodstained secret to life. And don’t forget—Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni will be available in less than two weeks, also narrated by Jess. If you love Southern noir, forensic intrigue, and emotionally charged suspense, these audiobooks will pull you deep into the heart of Texas darkness.
Sep 111 min read


Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni — Free on Amazon for 5 Days Only!
Don’t miss your chance to download Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni—a gripping Texas thriller of murder and betrayal—free on Amazon starting September 11th for five days only. Dive into the fog-drenched mystery where secrets surface and danger lurks beneath every ripple. Perfect for fans of psychological suspense and Southern noir. Claim your copy and uncover the truth before the offer disappears.
Sep 101 min read


Early Release Alert: The Dollmaker of Point Drops September 13th
The Dollmaker of Point, Book 2 in A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal, is releasing early! Available on Amazon starting September 13—weeks ahead of its original October 1 date. Dive into this chilling Southern noir packed with forensic suspense, betrayal, and atmospheric mystery. Don’t miss the next gripping installment from Loretta & David Allseitz. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive content.
Sep 91 min read


The Audiobook of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni Arrives Early- Before Halloween!
Discover the Audible audiobook of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni, narrated by Jess Wright, arriving in under three weeks—earlier than Halloween! Mark your calendars now for a chilling Texas thriller experience rich in murder mystery, forensic suspense, and betrayal on Lake Tawakoni.
Sep 81 min read


Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni- Audiobook sneak peek- Chapter 1
Get an exclusive 10-minute sneak peek of Teardrops of Lake Tawakoni, a chilling Southern noir audiobook available only to Patreon members. Dive into forensic suspense, eerie lake secrets, and the first whispers of a murder that won’t stay buried. Join Loretta Allseitz’s Patreon for early access and immersive crime fiction content.
Sep 41 min read


🧺 The Laundry Line Incident (1998)
In 1998, a woman in West Tawakoni discovered a torn shirt and muddy footprints beneath her backyard clothesline—where a figure had briefly hung at dawn. No body was found. Locals still whisper about the man who never left the lake. Dive into this eerie unsolved mystery that blends Southern folklore with chilling forensic detail.
Sep 42 min read


🖤 Cover Reveal: The Dollmaker of Point
The Dollmaker of Point is a chilling psychological thriller and Book Two in A Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal series. When a brutal Texas murder mystery shocks the town of Point, married detectives Loretta and David Smitty face a serial killer who leaves dolls mirroring each victim’s wounds. Dark, twisted, and unforgettable, this crime thriller delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense for fans of murder mystery and suspense novels.
Sep 31 min read


The Silence Is Intentional… and Suspenseful
I’ve been quiet today—and probably will be for the next few. I’m deep in the final chapters of the next Texas Thriller of Murder and Betrayal. The ending’s taking shape, and soon I’ll be in editor mode. Keep an eye out for teasers and exclusive first looks… the next body drop is coming.
Aug 281 min read
bottom of page