Paranormal
Paranormal includes elements beyond the range of scientific explanation, blending themes from fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
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Is It True: Winter’s Curse @AprilLWood #fantasy #RLFblog
Play Is It True with today’s guest April L Wood, author of Winter’s
Curse, an urban fantasy. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no
questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about
your book.Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBefore the light is reborn within the womb of darkness and
the Sun returns, will Winter reverse the curse?When High Priestess Iris Rose-Thorne bets her granddaughter’s
womb in a broom flying contest–and loses, Winter wonders where the real danger
lies: from the Witch Hunters she fled from the far North or her shady
grandmother.She finds safety with Turmeric of the Wormwood clan. His
eagerness to protect her warms her frozen heart. But her love for him defies
the Segregation Curse of Old, cast by the Elders to preserve ancient clan
bloodlines.Can they find a way around the Segregation Curse of Old to
be together?And with time running out as the Winter Solstice nears, will
Winter be able to reverse the curse on her womb? Or will she agree to her fate
and remain barren?Now, tell us Yes or
No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.Is it true:
this is your first
book?Yes, Winter’s Curse is my debut novel.this book is part of
a series?Yes, Winter’s Curse is the first installment in the Season
of the Witch book series.you lost sleep while
writing this book?Yes. Sleep, hair, what little sanity remained…you did research for
this book?Yes, I did a lot of research on Wicca.some characters in
this book are not human? (pets for example)Yes, Madison the cat is a character in her own right. Jthis book has more
than one genre?Yes, Winter’s Curse is a young adult, urban fantasy novel.you speak more than
one language?No. Unless swear words count? Jyou grew up where you
live now?Yes. I grew up in New England. I haven’t strayed much.you love to read?Yes!you are never late?No.you love pizza?Yes, one of my faves.you love sushi?No, I’ve never had it. Doesn’t interest me.you have a pet?Yes, the before-mentioned Madison!Where can we find your
book online?Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/winters-curse-april-l-wood/1125023137April L Wood Social Media
April is a debut author, book blogger for A Well Read Woman
Blog, an author interviewer, a professional beta reader, and a caffeinated book
reviewer. When she is not glued to her computer or pressing her nose in a book,
she is busy obsessing over her gardens to the point of insanity, feeding
wildlife, and propagating her ever-growing collection of African violets. She
lives in a beautiful historic Tudor-Colonial filled to the brim with her
family, two cats, and three dogs.Website http://www.authoraprillwood.comTwitter https://twitter.com/AprilLWoodAmazon Author Page www.amazon.com/author/aprillwoodRomance Lives Forever
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Is It True: Ungranted Wishes by Grace Risata #RLFblog #Paranormal
Play Is It True with today’s guest Grace Risata, author of Ungranted Wishes, a Paranormal Romantic Comedy This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
First, tell us about your book.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
It would be putting it mildly to say that full-figured Cleo Welch was in a funk. Dead end job? Check. Bank account? Running low. Sex life? Non-existent.
Her luck took a turn for the better when she stumbled upon a magic brass pot at a rummage sale. After getting drunk and rubbing things the right way, Cleo found herself in possession of one extremely attractive genie who was very grateful to be released.
What’s a girl to do when a four thousand-year-old genie is far more interested in satisfying her every desire, rather than granting any of her wishes? Well…she does the genie. That’s a no-brainer!
Warning: This full length novel contains quite a few explicit sex scenes (including ones involving candy that explodes, a dirty-talking detective, and an ancient ritual performed with raspberries). Every scene is absolutely consensual between all parties involved. All my stories come with a guarantee that you will crack a smile, find a happily-ever-after ending, and never have to deal with an annoying cliffhanger. There’s also no cheating, no billionaires, no bigfoot sightings, and plenty of character backstory.
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No, it is my fourth full length novel!
this book is part of a series?
No, it is a stand-alone novel.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Yes, it kept me awake with new ideas for scenes. I fell in love with the characters and didn’t want the story to end.
you did research for this book?
Yes, I had to research Genies and Ancient Egypt. I also researched ritual scenes with raspberries that are Rated R! How’s that for a tongue twister?
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
No, everyone is human. Well, I guess the genie is a genie.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes, BBW, Romance, Comedy, Suspense, Paranormal.
you speak more than one language?
Yes, my German is passable.
you grew up where you live now?
Yes
you love to read?
Yes! Of course I do! My Kindle is bursting at the seams!
you are never late?
Yes, I’m always early for everything.
you love pizza?
Yes, I would eat it for every meal
you love sushi?
No! My food tastes are very wimpy.
you have a pet?
Yes, I have a Labrador retriever.
Where can we find your book online?
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Ungranted-Wishes-Paranormal-Comedy-Romance-ebook/dp/B01N7SLZER
Grace Risata Social Media
I would first and foremost like to thank everyone for taking the time to give my stories a chance. My goal is to take you out of your world, and all the stresses that go along with everyday life, and bring you into my world of romance and fantasy. I have a special weakness for hot alpha males and the feisty heroines who love them. Above all else, I hope you got a laugh out of my book. I aim to incorporate as much comedy into my romance as is humanly possible.
My professional biography is as follows (I’m not sure why it’s in the third person, evidently that’s the rule): Grace is happiest when reading, eating Portillos hot dogs, and patiently waiting for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.
Website https://gracerisata.wordpress.com
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Spirits of the Heart @gemwriter #RLFblog #supernatural #suspense
Welcome Claire Gem author of Spirits of the Heart, a new Supernatural
Suspense.Why did you write this book?I grew up in
Middletown, N.Y, where there was an abandoned mental asylum. The place always
haunted me. I’ve always been very interested in the history of mental health
care (which is a ghoulish history to be sure!), so it seemed the natural place
to set my next supernatural suspense.Then, during the
writing of the book, I was visiting the property with my sister/cover designer,
taking pictures for the trailer. One particular building, Talcott Hall, kept
calling to me, though I couldn’t get too close because of the 8-foot high chain
link perimeter. Two weeks later, the building mysteriously burned to the
ground—after standing empty for almost 30 years. It was then I knew that
Spirits of the Heart must be written, to immortalize Talcott Hall.What is your favorite genre to read?Contemporary romances,
particularly those with supernatural elements, especially ghosts. I’m a ghost
hunter at heart.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Films, not
books—Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.What are you working on at the moment?My next novel is
called Pigments, and is another supernatural suspense. The blurb:There’s an unsolved mystery in the world of art
history: which painting was Vincent Van Gogh’s last?Rachel Parrish is a DNA analyst with peculiar a
psychic ability: psychometry. She can access the memories of a person from
something they touched, thereby leaving their genetic blueprint behind. She
also suffers from some unusual phobias. She’s terrified of visual art,
particularly of . . . paintings?Duncan Nicklas is a sexy museum curator who comes
to Rachel’s aid when an unplanned museum visit overwhelms her. He’s searching
for his soulmate: another, like-minded antiquarian to complete his life. His
initial fascination with Rachel’s gift develops into something more—but she’s
terrified of paintings. He’s a museum curator. How can this ever work?And then there’s Ethan Fagan—who’s determined to
claim Rachel as his own. To use her abilities to validate an obscure painting
in his grandfather’s collection. To secure his fortune. No matter what the
cost.Pigments. It’s all in the touch.What books will we see from you in coming months?In addition to
Pigments, I’m working on a non-fiction book for fiction writers called The Road
to Publication. I’m hoping that will be released sometime before April 1st.Please tell us about
your latest book.Spirits of the Heart, a Haunted Voices Novel
Genre Supernatural
SuspenseBook heat level (based
on movie ratings): PGAn addiction counselor and a security guard struggle to free
two, lost spirits trapped inside an abandoned mental asylum.Laura Horton returns from college to move in with an old
friend and start her career. But her homecoming is jarring. Her friend’s moved
out, leaving Laura alone with the gorgeous but intimidating ex-boyfriend—in a
house that snugs up to an ancient graveyard. Officer Miller Stanford is a man with a shattered past.
His alcoholic dad destroyed their family, a weakness Miller is terrified will
consume him too. The last thing he needs is a sexy, blonde addiction counselor
watching his every move. When he begins to see specters in the dark, he starts
questioning his own stability.
But Laura sees her too—a pathetic child-spirit searching for her father.
Can they unravel the mysteries of Talcott Hall without jeopardizing their
love—and lives—in the process?Publisher Erato
PublishingAmazon http://amzn.to/2jt6k1pCreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/6899776Claire Gem Social Media
Strong Women, Starting Over~Redefining Romance~Claire is a multi-published, award winning author of
emotional romance—sexy contemporary, supernatural suspense, and women’s
fiction. She writes about strong, resilient women who won’t give up their quest
for a happy-ever-after—and the men lucky enough to earn their love. No helpless,
hapless heroines here. These spunky ladies redefine romance, on their terms.Her supernatural suspense, Hearts Unloched, won the 2016 New
York Book Festival. Her 2016 release, The Phoenix Syndrome, won the women’s
fiction division in FCRWA’s The Beacon Contest.A New York native, Claire has lived in five of the United
States and held a variety of jobs, from waitress to bridal designer to research
technician—but loves being an author best. She and her happily-ever-after hero,
her husband of 38 years, now live in central Massachusetts.Website http://www.clairegem.com
Blog http://www.clairegem.wordpress.com
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/gemwriter
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clairegem.author
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/gemwriter/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8284235.Claire_Gem
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Claire-Gem/e/B00TS7C5FY/
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Prison Made of Mirrors @JenniferTLoring #RLFblog #darkfantasy #PNR
Welcome Jennifer Loring author of Prison Made of Mirrors, a
new dark fantasy/paranormal romance.Why did you write
this book?I started it many years ago, after being inspired by Tanith
Lee’s wonderful White as Snow. Fairy tale retellings have always been one of my
favorite things to write; this novella is an homage to one of my biggest
influences, who unfortunately passed away in 2015.What is your favorite
genre to read?It will probably always be horror, though I do read some
romance (mostly PNR and historical). I also love non-fiction.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Two are characters I’ve loved since I was a
teenager—Irrylath from The Darkangel Trilogy by Meredith Ann Pierce and Zach
from Poppy Z. Brite’s Drawing Blood. I also adore Constantine from Robin
McKinley’s Sunshine. Two out of three are vampires, so I guess that says a lot
about me. JWhat are you working
on at the moment?A Gothic/paranormal romance novella for After Glows
Publishing, concepts for a narrative game, and a lot of short fiction. I
probably won’t work on a novel-length project again until 2018, though I’ll
likely write another novella this year.What books will we see
from you in coming months?April will bring the final book of The Firebird Trilogy (The
Pieces of Us) from Limitless Publishing; the fairy tale anthology Forest
Seclusion, featuring my transgender romantic fantasy story “If Only You Were
Someone Else,” from Supposed Crimes; and the first Erotikós anthology—containing
two of my erotic horror short stories—from DarkFuse. In May, I’ll be in a
contemporary romance anthology called Craving: Bad, and later in the year, I’ll
appear in Crystal Lake Publishing’s Tales from the Lake vol. 4. I still have
quite a few short stories, novellas, and novelettes submitted to various
publishers, so hopefully this list will be updating soon!Please tell us about
your latest book.Genre: dark fantasy/paranormal romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13Aithne is a warrior kidnapped from her homeland during a
Viking invasion and forced to marry her captor. Shortly before the raid that
claims his life, she becomes pregnant with a child whom she believes cursed. Spurred
by the dark sorcery she learns from relics her late husband’s mother left
behind—including a magic mirror—Aithne descends into a madness that threatens
not only her child’s life but also the lives of everyone around her.
Exiled by her mother, Brenna is taken in by a clan of dwarves who treat her
like their own. They soon learn that no one is immune to Aithne’s lunacy—not
even the prince to whom Brenna was once betrothed. Brenna must face and conquer
death itself if she is to save the land that rightfully belongs to her, and to
break her mother’s terrible spell on the man she loves.Publisher: http://vagabondagepress.com/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/prison-made-of-mirrors-jennifer-loring/1125791749Jennifer Loring Social Media
Jennifer Loring has been, among other things, a DJ, an
insurance claims assistant, and an editor. Her short fiction has been published
widely both online and in print; she has worked with Crystal Lake Publishing,
DarkFuse, and Crowded Quarantine, among many others. Longer work most notably
includes the contemporary/sports romance series The Firebird Trilogy and the
critically acclaimed psychological horror novella Conduits. She lives in
Philadelphia, PA with her husband, their turtle, and two basset hounds.Website: http://jennifertloring.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferTLoringFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTLoringPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jennifertloringAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/author/jenniferloringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_loring -
When Ash Remains @DenaGarson #RLFblog #PNR #historical
Welcome Dena Garson author of When Ash Remains, a new Native American historical paranormal romance.Why did you write this book?
In truth, because a friend of mine nagged me for years to write it. The secondary reason was because the myths and legends of the Skinwalker fascinated me. I live in Oklahoma so some of those Native American stories seem a little more, well… real.
What is your favorite genre to read?
It depends on my mood – it’s a mix of historical, paranormal, contemporary, fantasy, urban fantasy, and sci-fi romance. That’s probably why I write in so many of those categories!
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Doctor Who. Not only does he get to travel across the universe(s) but through time. He has seen (experienced) all kinds of people, places, and cultures. And yet he is a protector and has a strong sense of equality and respect for life. I hope that series runs for another 50 years!
What are you working on at the moment?
I’m working on a Steampunk romance as well as a follow up to Mystic’s Touch.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
The Steampunk romance will be part of a box set that comes out later this year. And I’d like to get into a sci-fi romance set that a group has been putting together for later this year. *fingers crossed*
Please tell us about your latest book.
Genre: Native American historical-paranormal
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
A warrior with a mission
There isn’t a buffalo or deer that Kajika cannot take down. So when his cousin is slaughtered he relishes the chance to track down the killer. The trail leads him to a woman with gifts he has trouble believing in. Despite their differences he cannot fight his instinct to protect her from all threats – even those he cannot see. That drive even rivals his desire to explore every inch of her body.
A woman with a destiny
Knowing the spirits will protect her, Ahyoka allows the handsome warrior to take her to be questioned by his chief about the unexplained deaths in their village. He may not believe in her abilities but he is one of the few who doesn’t treat her like something to be feared or shunned. He awakens feelings that make her yearn for things she thought she’d never have. Her biggest fear is that once he learns the full extent of her gifts he will reject her like most of her tribe did.
A killer twisted by hurt and anger
Kajika and Ahyoka must work together to find the one responsible for the string of deaths in and around their villages. Faith, trust, and even a little bit of love will be needed to defeat the killer and right the wrongs committed in the pursuit of power and revenge.Where to buy When Ash Remains
Publisher Dena Garson/Indie
Amazon http://amzn.to/2lwpSH8
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1125772994
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/when-ash-remains
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1205227715Dena Garson Social Media
Dena Garson is an award winning author of contemporary, paranormal, fantasy, and sci-fi romance. Her sixth book, Mystic’s Touch, won the 2015 Passionate Plume for Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-Fi as well as the 2015 Reader’s Choice Award for Science Fiction/Fantasy/Time Travel. Ghostly Persuasion finaled in the 2014 Passionate Ink contest and the 2014 Reader’s Choice Award. Your Wild Heart finaled in the 2016 Passionate Ink contest.
When she isn’t writing you can find her at her jewelry workbench playing with beads. She is also a devoted Whovian and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Website http://www.denagarson.com/
Blog http://denagarson.net/
Twitter https://twitter.com/DenaGarson
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dena.garson.7
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Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Dena-Garson/e/B007ER5E58
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Midnight Delight by @CadenceDenton #RLFblog #paranormal #mystery
Today’s featured book is Midnight Delight by Cadence Denton.Genre: Paranormal Romantic Cozy MysteryBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGCall me Contessa. Forget my name, you couldn’t pronounce it.
I’m a professional chef—actually, I’m the LeBron James of chefs. Bobby Flay, Gordon
Ramsay even Julia Childs have all been my students, and that’s just a few. I’ve
probably forgotten more about the culinary arts than any chef alive has
learned. I was in the thick of things when today’s conventional culinary
techniques were first being developed. You ever used the three basic steps in
dicing an onion? Prego. That was me. Ever heard of clarified butter? Bingo. Me
again.
How can that be? I was born in Genoa, Italy in the year of our Lord 1642. That’s
right. I’m an Eternal, a creature of darkness, a vampire…and I’m obsessed by
what I cannot eat. Food.
Ironically, I’m the star of my very own cooking show on the Foodie Culinary
Channel. My dream job! Where I get to create the recipes I adore and share them
with my audience and one lucky dinner guest. Which is where my troubles began.
And will end.
I was caught partaking the red jungle juice from the neck of my dinner date. I
was threatened, attacked with Holy water, and finally blackmailed by my
mild-mannered joke of an Associate Producer. As it turns out, she isn’t so
mild-mannered.
Now I have two choices: turn her into a child of darkness or risk exposure to
the human world.
I’m thinking there’s a third choice. His name is Rocco Guadagnino
[Review — I adored this book! It’s a quick read and more addictive than my
husband’s four-meat marinara. Fast-paced, quirky dialogue and a sweet
paranormal romance, Midnight Delight will delight your reading taste buds. I can’t
wait to read the next installment in the series!]Publisher: Cardwell and Dale PressAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L03Z7RW
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/midnight-delight-cadence-denton/1123429648
Books 2 Read universal link: https://www.books2read.com/u/mB8pAbAbout Cadence Denton
Cadence’s love of books began in elementary school with
Nancy Drew mysteries. By high school, she was immersed in Jane Austin and
Georgette Heyer. So, naturally she wrote dark (and light) paranormal romance,
gritty hitmen contemporaries, and time travel. A daughter of the South, she lives
on the banks of the Mississippi opposite the oldest settlement on the river
where she shares her writer’s cave with four dachshunds and a slightly ditzy
cocker spaniel. Visit her website for deleted scenes, character genealogies,
and occasional giveaways.Website: https://www.cadencedenton.com
Blog: https://www.cadencedenton.com/cordiallycadence
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CadenceDenton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cadencedentonwrites/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cadencedentonreadergroup/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cadencedenton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadence.denton/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B007B0NOG4
