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December 20, 2017
#AuthorChallenge #blooddonation @RedCross
I hate needles. Hate them. I'll literally lose sleep the night before my yearly flu vaccine. That said, I'm also a proud blood donor for the American Red Cross. Why? Because blood is needed, and I have it. I would want someone to do the same for me. Please check out these Red Cross facts.
Every 2 seconds, somebody in the U.S. needs blood.Although about 38 percent of Americans are eligible to donate blood, less than 10% eligible do so each year.Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S.A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.More than 1.68 million people were diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Many needed blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
The average adult has about 10 pints of blood. Roughly 1 pint is given during a donation.1 donation can help more than one patient.
Christmas is the time for giving, so why not give the ultimate gift?
Find your local blood drive
American Red Cross
UK Blood Donation
Canadian Blood Services
Australian Red Cross Blood Services
I'm throwing the gauntlet to my fellow authors to become donors. It's a way of giving back.
And who knows? You may be giving back to one of your readers.
Every 2 seconds, somebody in the U.S. needs blood.Although about 38 percent of Americans are eligible to donate blood, less than 10% eligible do so each year.Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S.A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.More than 1.68 million people were diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Many needed blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
The average adult has about 10 pints of blood. Roughly 1 pint is given during a donation.1 donation can help more than one patient.
Christmas is the time for giving, so why not give the ultimate gift?
Find your local blood drive
American Red Cross
UK Blood Donation
Canadian Blood Services
Australian Red Cross Blood Services
I'm throwing the gauntlet to my fellow authors to become donors. It's a way of giving back.
And who knows? You may be giving back to one of your readers.
October 10, 2017
New Release -The Exile of Elindel (The Elwardian Chronicles) (Volume 1) by Carol Browne #fantasy #elves
The Exile of Elindel (The Elwardian Chronicles) (Volume 1) by Carol Browne
Print Length: 349 pages
Publisher: Burning Willow Press, LLC
Publication Date: October 8, 2017
ASIN: B075ZK3T5J
ISBN-10: 1947584065
ISBN-13: 978-1947584068
Blurb:
Elgiva, a young elf banished from Elvendom, must seek shelter among the Saxons as her only hope of surviving the coming winter.
Godwin, a Briton enslaved by the Saxons, is a man ignorant of his own inheritance and the secret of power he possesses.
A mysterious enemy, who will stop at nothing to wield absolute power over Elvendom, is about to make his move.
When destiny throws Elgiva and Godwin together, they embark upon the quest for the legendary Lorestone, the only thing that can save Elvendom from the evil that threatens to destroy it.
There is help to be found along the way from a petulant pony and a timid elf boy but, as the strength of their adversary grows, can Elgiva’s friends help her to find the Lorestone before it falls into the wrong hands?
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Author Bio
Born in Stafford in the UK, Carol was raised in Crewe, Cheshire, which she thinks of as her hometown. Interested in reading and writing at an early age, Carol pursued her passions at Nottingham University and was awarded an honours degree in English Language and Literature. Now living and working in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Carol usually writes speculative fiction. Carol’s first novel The Exile of Elindel was published by Musa Publishing on 18th April 2014. Following the demise of Musa Publishing, she became a contracted author at Burning Willow Press. Her non-fiction novella Being Krystyna - A Story of Survival in WWII was released as an ebook by Dilliebooks on 11th November, 2016.Amazon Author PageTwitter @CarolABrowneBlogFacebookGoodreads
October 9, 2017
#MeatlessMonday - Granola Super Bars #vegetarian #vegan #recipe
These have a ton of ingredients but are super easy to make. The recipe is quite versatile; substitute nuts of choice, raisins instead of cranberries and add any extras. They're great for hiking, snacking or a healthy after-school treat. Enjoy!Homemade Granola Super Bars
Ingredients:
4 cups whole oats
3/4 cup almonds, whole or sliced
3/4 cup cashews, chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
1/2 cup coconut oil
1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
Pour 1-1/2 cups of the oats in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.
Mix all oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and dried fruit in a large bowl and set aside. Spray a 13x18 glass dish with cooking spray and set aside. Mix brown sugar, honey, brown rice syrup, and coconut oil in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil and remove from heat immediately. Stir in the vanilla and salt. Pour the syrup over the dry ingredients.
Mix well and transfer the mixture into the glass dish. Spread and press mixture until packed. Refrigerate for 2 hours and cut into squares. Wrap individual bars and store in the refrigerator. Keeps for up to 2 weeks.
June 13, 2017
Tangled Tuesday - #Paranormal #Cat Fur and the #Dog Days of Summer
Summer is here! The teens are off from school and at Day Two, already bored. My latest book, Whispers in the Wood is proving to be quite the challenge to finish. That said, my goal is to finish it by the end of the year. My characters are already complaining I've put them on hold during the day, but I find it impossible to write with other people around. Unfortunately, that leaves the wee hours of the morning and late, late nights when my brain is babbling weird crap that makes no sense.
Another summer event is that my dogs and cats go out of their way to shed extra hard. I keep thinking they'll eventually go bald. C'est la vie, it's always house cleaning day. While sweeping up their offerings, I noticed that fur is quite paranormal in nature. Here's why:
Spiritual Attachment - It will attach itself to you and nothing short of an exorcism can get it off. Be forewarned.
Full-Bodied Apparitions - It hides under your bed and drifts out when you least expect it.
Feelings of Being Touched - Usually around the face and nose.
ESP - Black fur is especially sensitive to white clothing, while white fur is drawn to black clothing. I can only attribute this to the fact that fur must be psychic.
Reincarnation - Fur is reborn even after you brush it away. Fur is eternal.
Feelings of Dread - Usually experienced on house cleaning day.
Orbs - Fur appears "front and center" in photographs. Every. Time.
Unexplained Odors - Coming from the dog bed. Even after you wash it. Twice.
I've tried salting and saging my house but the fur keeps returning, more powerful than ever. Crystals are next but I've never had luck with those. [image error]
Another summer event is that my dogs and cats go out of their way to shed extra hard. I keep thinking they'll eventually go bald. C'est la vie, it's always house cleaning day. While sweeping up their offerings, I noticed that fur is quite paranormal in nature. Here's why:Spiritual Attachment - It will attach itself to you and nothing short of an exorcism can get it off. Be forewarned.
Full-Bodied Apparitions - It hides under your bed and drifts out when you least expect it.Feelings of Being Touched - Usually around the face and nose.
ESP - Black fur is especially sensitive to white clothing, while white fur is drawn to black clothing. I can only attribute this to the fact that fur must be psychic.
Reincarnation - Fur is reborn even after you brush it away. Fur is eternal.
Feelings of Dread - Usually experienced on house cleaning day.
Orbs - Fur appears "front and center" in photographs. Every. Time.
Unexplained Odors - Coming from the dog bed. Even after you wash it. Twice.
I've tried salting and saging my house but the fur keeps returning, more powerful than ever. Crystals are next but I've never had luck with those. [image error]
June 12, 2017
#MeatlessMonday - Granola Super Bars #vegetarian #recipe
These have a ton of ingredients but are super easy to make. The recipe is quite versatile; substitute nuts of choice, raisins instead of cranberries and add any extras. They're great for hiking, snacking or a healthy after-school treat. Enjoy!Homemade Granola Super Bars
Ingredients:
4 cups whole oats
3/4 cup almonds, whole or sliced
3/4 cup cashews, chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
1/2 cup coconut oil
1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
Pour 1-1/2 cups of the oats in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground.
Mix all oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and dried fruit in a large bowl and set aside. Spray a 13x18 glass dish with cooking spray and set aside. Mix brown sugar, honey, brown rice syrup, and coconut oil in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil and remove from heat immediately. Stir in the vanilla and salt. Pour the syrup over the dry ingredients.
Mix well and transfer the mixture into the glass dish. Spread and press mixture until packed. Refrigerate for 2 hours and cut into squares. Wrap individual bars and store in the refrigerator. Keeps for up to 2 weeks.
June 5, 2017
Top 10 #Anime Picks #paranormal #horror
I've been a fan of anime for 20+ years. I love the artwork, complex themes and the fact that they glean from Japanese folklore and mythology. Take a peek...
**All links go to Hulu, except for Vampire Hunter D (movie site) and Tactics (AnimeHere).
My top 10 picks in paranormal horror anime...in no particular order
Photo courtesy of Keng Susumpow via Flickr1) Death Note (2006-2007)
Manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.
Plot:
Yagami Light is a bored A-student with great prospects. One day, he finds a notebook (Death Note) from the realm of the death gods or shinigami. The book has the power to kill people in any way he desires, he merely has to write their name in it. Light decides to create his perfect world, one without crime or criminals. However, when criminals start dropping dead one by one, the authorities send the legendary detective 'L' to track down the killer. A battle of wits, deception and logic ensues, much like a chess game.
My thoughts: This the crème de la crème of anime. The story is complex and the concepts of good and evil are challenged.
Fave character: Ryuk. Gotta love an apple eating shinigami with a sense of humor.
*I prefer sub-titled anime, but this dubbed version of Death Note is quite good.
2) Blue Exorcist (2011)
Manga written and illustrated by Kazue Katō.
Plot:
Humans live in the world of Assiah, and demons live in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other. In spite of this, demons still possess creatures in Assiah. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist.
My thoughts: This anime has many similarities with the current television series Supernatural. See if you can spot them!
Fave character: Mephisto Pheles. He enjoys chaos and is always ahead of the game. Plus, he dresses fab.
3) Vampire Hunter D (1985 Film)
Manga written in 1983 by Hideyuki Kikuchi and illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.
Plot:Technology and the supernatural have overtaken the world. What's left of the human race live in fear of vampires, who keep werewolves and mutants to protect them. Doris Lang trespasses into vampire territory and encounters Count Magnus Lee, who tastes her blood and chooses her to be his next wife. Doris hires a vampire hunter by the name of 'D,' a dhampir (half human, half vampire), to rid her of this fate.
My thoughts: Vampire Hunter D remains a cult classic.
Fave character: Carmilla. This vampire is deliciously evil, cunning and intelligent...and her clothes are awesome.
4) Black Butler (2008-2010)
Manga written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. (The second season, Kuroshitsuji II, aired in 2010 and did not feature in the manga.)
Plot: In Victorian-era London, a young boy sells his soul to a demon in order to avenge his family's death. The demon takes the form of a loyal butler and is required to protect, serve and arrive whenever summoned by his young master until the deal has been completed.
My thoughts: I love the Victorian costumes and artwork in this series--flat out. I will drop a warning however, the relationships between the butlers and their underage 'masters' toe the line.
Fave character: Grell Sutcliff in his Grim Reaper form. Over-the-top, flamboyant and outspoken. What's not to love?
5) Mushishi (2005-2006)
Manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Urushibara.
Plot:
The story follows Ginko, a man who dedicates himself to keeping people protected from supernatural creatures called Mushi. The Mushi are beyond the shackles of the words "good" and "evil." They can exist in countless forms, and are capable of mimicking things from the natural world such as plants, diseases, and even phenomena like rainbows.
My thoughts: This anime is beautiful to watch and the concepts are very thoughtful. It's paced very slow, so if that's not your thing, it's not for you.
Fave character(s): Technically, there's only one main character (Ginko) but I really liked the concept of the Mushi
6) Vampire Knight (2008)
A shōjo manga series written by Matsuri Hino
Plot:
Yuki Cross is the adopted daughter of Kaien Cross, the headmaster of Cross Academy. Yuki's earliest memory is of being attacked by a rogue vampire and of being rescued by Kaname, a Pureblood vampire. Ten years later, her adoptive father is the guardian of the vampire race and leads a group of vampires at the elite boarding school. At Yuki's side is Zero Kiryu, a childhood friend whose hatred for the creatures leaves him determined never to trust them. The coexisting arrangement seems all well and good, but have the vampires truly renounced their murderous ways?
My thoughts: This series gets a bit Twilight'ish towards the end. Turning a blind eye to that--if only because of the artwork and story arcs.
Fave character: Zero Kiryu because he always tries to do the right thing.
7) Boogiepop Phantom (2000)
Manga written by Kouhei Kadono.
Plot:
The story takes place a month after a pillar of light appears in the night sky, and five years after a string of serial killings. High school students have started to disappear and the blame is placed on Boogiepop, an urban legend who is said to be the personification of Death. Each episode centers on a different character who had a short involvement in the major event. Some episodes are out of sequence and scenes are shown from different perspectives. Through this non-linear style, the characters are used to develop the central themes of Change, Escapism, Memory and Relationships.
8) Ghost Hunt (2006)
Manga written by Fuyumi Ono. The last novel was published in 1994 and the story was left incomplete.
Plot:
The story follows the adventures of the Shibuya Psychic Research Center as they investigate mysterious occurrences all over Japan with a team of other spiritualists and assistants.
9) Tactics (2004-2005)Manga written by Sakura Kinoshita and Kazuko Higashiyama.
Plot:
Supernatural sleuth and writer, Kantaro Ichinomiya, spends his days fighting demons and writing about his adventures. Accompanied by a mysterious Demon-Eating Goblin and a band of demons, Kantaro travels the Japanese countryside in search of ghostly mysteries and the paranormal.
10) xxxHOLiC (2006)
Manga written and illustrated by the group of manga artists known as Clamp. The manga was adapted into an animated film, xxxHolic: A Midsummer Night's Dream which premiered on August 20, 2005. It was followed by two anime series which ran from April-September 2006.
Plot:
The story revolves around Kimihiro Watanuki--a high-school student disturbed by his ability to see the supernatural, and Yūko Ichihara--a witch who owns a wish-granting shop. When Watanuki asks Yūko to remove his ability to see spirits, she grants it--on the condition he pay for his wish by working for her.
That's my list! What are your favorite anime?
**All links go to Hulu, except for Vampire Hunter D (movie site) and Tactics (AnimeHere).
My top 10 picks in paranormal horror anime...in no particular order
Photo courtesy of Keng Susumpow via Flickr1) Death Note (2006-2007)Manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.
Plot:
Yagami Light is a bored A-student with great prospects. One day, he finds a notebook (Death Note) from the realm of the death gods or shinigami. The book has the power to kill people in any way he desires, he merely has to write their name in it. Light decides to create his perfect world, one without crime or criminals. However, when criminals start dropping dead one by one, the authorities send the legendary detective 'L' to track down the killer. A battle of wits, deception and logic ensues, much like a chess game.
My thoughts: This the crème de la crème of anime. The story is complex and the concepts of good and evil are challenged.
Fave character: Ryuk. Gotta love an apple eating shinigami with a sense of humor.
*I prefer sub-titled anime, but this dubbed version of Death Note is quite good.
2) Blue Exorcist (2011)
Manga written and illustrated by Kazue Katō.
Plot:
Humans live in the world of Assiah, and demons live in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other. In spite of this, demons still possess creatures in Assiah. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist.
My thoughts: This anime has many similarities with the current television series Supernatural. See if you can spot them!
Fave character: Mephisto Pheles. He enjoys chaos and is always ahead of the game. Plus, he dresses fab.
3) Vampire Hunter D (1985 Film)
Manga written in 1983 by Hideyuki Kikuchi and illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.
Plot:Technology and the supernatural have overtaken the world. What's left of the human race live in fear of vampires, who keep werewolves and mutants to protect them. Doris Lang trespasses into vampire territory and encounters Count Magnus Lee, who tastes her blood and chooses her to be his next wife. Doris hires a vampire hunter by the name of 'D,' a dhampir (half human, half vampire), to rid her of this fate.
My thoughts: Vampire Hunter D remains a cult classic.
Fave character: Carmilla. This vampire is deliciously evil, cunning and intelligent...and her clothes are awesome.
4) Black Butler (2008-2010)
Manga written and illustrated by Yana Toboso. (The second season, Kuroshitsuji II, aired in 2010 and did not feature in the manga.)
Plot: In Victorian-era London, a young boy sells his soul to a demon in order to avenge his family's death. The demon takes the form of a loyal butler and is required to protect, serve and arrive whenever summoned by his young master until the deal has been completed.
My thoughts: I love the Victorian costumes and artwork in this series--flat out. I will drop a warning however, the relationships between the butlers and their underage 'masters' toe the line.
Fave character: Grell Sutcliff in his Grim Reaper form. Over-the-top, flamboyant and outspoken. What's not to love?
5) Mushishi (2005-2006)
Manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Urushibara.
Plot:
The story follows Ginko, a man who dedicates himself to keeping people protected from supernatural creatures called Mushi. The Mushi are beyond the shackles of the words "good" and "evil." They can exist in countless forms, and are capable of mimicking things from the natural world such as plants, diseases, and even phenomena like rainbows.
My thoughts: This anime is beautiful to watch and the concepts are very thoughtful. It's paced very slow, so if that's not your thing, it's not for you.
Fave character(s): Technically, there's only one main character (Ginko) but I really liked the concept of the Mushi
6) Vampire Knight (2008)
A shōjo manga series written by Matsuri Hino
Plot:
Yuki Cross is the adopted daughter of Kaien Cross, the headmaster of Cross Academy. Yuki's earliest memory is of being attacked by a rogue vampire and of being rescued by Kaname, a Pureblood vampire. Ten years later, her adoptive father is the guardian of the vampire race and leads a group of vampires at the elite boarding school. At Yuki's side is Zero Kiryu, a childhood friend whose hatred for the creatures leaves him determined never to trust them. The coexisting arrangement seems all well and good, but have the vampires truly renounced their murderous ways?
My thoughts: This series gets a bit Twilight'ish towards the end. Turning a blind eye to that--if only because of the artwork and story arcs.
Fave character: Zero Kiryu because he always tries to do the right thing.
7) Boogiepop Phantom (2000)
Manga written by Kouhei Kadono.
Plot:
The story takes place a month after a pillar of light appears in the night sky, and five years after a string of serial killings. High school students have started to disappear and the blame is placed on Boogiepop, an urban legend who is said to be the personification of Death. Each episode centers on a different character who had a short involvement in the major event. Some episodes are out of sequence and scenes are shown from different perspectives. Through this non-linear style, the characters are used to develop the central themes of Change, Escapism, Memory and Relationships.
8) Ghost Hunt (2006)
Manga written by Fuyumi Ono. The last novel was published in 1994 and the story was left incomplete.
Plot:
The story follows the adventures of the Shibuya Psychic Research Center as they investigate mysterious occurrences all over Japan with a team of other spiritualists and assistants.
9) Tactics (2004-2005)Manga written by Sakura Kinoshita and Kazuko Higashiyama.
Plot:
Supernatural sleuth and writer, Kantaro Ichinomiya, spends his days fighting demons and writing about his adventures. Accompanied by a mysterious Demon-Eating Goblin and a band of demons, Kantaro travels the Japanese countryside in search of ghostly mysteries and the paranormal.
10) xxxHOLiC (2006)
Manga written and illustrated by the group of manga artists known as Clamp. The manga was adapted into an animated film, xxxHolic: A Midsummer Night's Dream which premiered on August 20, 2005. It was followed by two anime series which ran from April-September 2006.
Plot:
The story revolves around Kimihiro Watanuki--a high-school student disturbed by his ability to see the supernatural, and Yūko Ichihara--a witch who owns a wish-granting shop. When Watanuki asks Yūko to remove his ability to see spirits, she grants it--on the condition he pay for his wish by working for her.
That's my list! What are your favorite anime?
March 21, 2017
Tangled Tuesday - Luminous Spirits by Dusty Crabtree #newrelease #giveaway #youngadult #paranormal
Psst! Dusty Crabtree is having a giveaway. One lucky winner will win a print copy of Shadow Eyes or the sequel, Luminous Spirits, 3 will get the ebook version.
From 3/17-3/24, the first book, Shadow Eyes, is on sale for ONLY 99 CENTS!
Shadow EyesIris thought she could ignore the shadows…until they came after everyone she loved.
Seventeen-year- old Iris Kohl has been able to see both dark and light figures ever since a tragic incident three years ago. The problem is, no one else seems to see them, and even worse…the dark figures terrorize humans, but Iris is powerless to stop them.Although she’s learned to deal with watching shadows harass everyone around her, Iris is soon forced to question everything she thinks she knows about her world and herself. Her sanity, strength, and will power are tested to the limits by not only the shadows, but also a handsome new teacher whose presence scares away shadows, a new friend with an awe-inspiriting aura, and a mysterious, alluring new student whom Iris has a hard time resisting despite already having a boyfriend. As the shadows invade and terrorize her own life and family, Iris must ultimately accept the guidance of an angel to revisit the most horrific event of her life and become the hero she was meant to be.
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Luminous SpiritsOld habits die hard. Old enemies, even harder.
Iris must now perfect her newfound abilities in order to help her shadow-oppressed family and friends, but more importantly, she must prepare for an impending fight with her most hated adversary. After the arrival of a new mean girl who seems to have history with Iris’s boyfriend, Iris quickly figures out that she is anything but the typical mean girl. She not only creates havoc and conflict among Iris and her friends, but her presence also means that Iris’s inevitable confrontation with her enemy may, in fact, be closer than she thought.
If Iris can figure out why the new girl is there and what her enemy is planning, she’ll at least be one step ahead of their game. But will she be ready when the time comes to face her biggest challenge yet? Or will they succeed in tearing Iris apart before she even has the chance?
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Author Bio
I love a good story, but I also love young people. These two loves are evident in all parts of my life. I
have been a high school English teacher since 2006 and a creative writing teacher since 2014. I’ve also been a youth sponsor at my local church for as long as I’ve been teaching. I feel very blessed with the amazing opportunities I have to develop meaningful relationships with teens on a daily basis. With my love of reading in the mix, becoming an author of young adult books was just a natural development of those two passions in my life. I live with my husband, Clayton, in Yukon, Oklahoma, where we often serve our community as foster parents. When I’m not chasing kids around the house or teaching, books and movies are my favorite diversion. Some of my favorite book series are The Hunger Games, Hush Hush, Divergent, and Percy Jackson. Some of my favorite movies are Inception, Avengers (and most Marvel movies), and Pride and Prejudice – an eclectic mix, I know.Author Website
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March 20, 2017
Happy Spring Equinox! #amwriting
A quickie post and a happy spring to you! In North Carolina, spring feels right around the corner. [image error] I'm sharing baby bunnies with you today. It seems like a fitting thing to do on the Spring Equinox! In 2011, I had the pleasure of helping to rehabilitate these guys - they were released back into the wild when they got big enough. (Mama bunny had unfortunately met with an accident or become prey.) Every time I go for a run in the nature park my bunnies were released, I think of them. I hope they grew up and had baby bunnies of their own.
On the writing front, I've been spending a lot of time in my local forest to immerse myself in my character's world. You've heard of method actors? I'm what you'd call a method author. I like to experience what my characters would experience. Whispers in the Wood is coming along in fits and starts, largely due to the fact that I've been unable to get away for a writing retreat. Hopefully, that will happen soon. The book will be worth the wait, so please stay tuned! I'll leave you with the blurb, in case you missed it...
Whispers in the WoodA paranormal dark fantasy
It all began with an acorn.
There are some places you shouldn’t disturb, places where history lingers. When Rowan travels to England, she finds a remote village, hidden in the shadow of an ancient forest. Vague warnings from the local people aren’t enough to stop her from venturing into the trees, or from picking up a single acorn. It seemed a simple action. But when a stranger emerges from the forest claiming the acorn belongs to him, Rowan finds herself pulled into something both centuries old, and deadly.
February 4, 2017
On Hiatus #amwriting #paranormal #darkfantasy
I haven't posted in a while but I'm still here!I've been working hard on Whispers in the Wood , my new paranormal dark fantasy. Stay tuned!
January 16, 2017
POPPY by Clarissa Johal - 1st Place - 19th Annual Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll, Other Genre #paranormal #bestseller #KindleUnlimited
Poppy has won 1st Place in the 19th Annual Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll, Other Genre
Thank you to those who voted! I'm thrilled to have the honor.
You can purchase your copy HERE
A red-headed, pink-loving mortician who speaks to the dead. A moody, unsociable funeral director. Poppy and Dante from Struck are back.
Something is lingering around Skyview Funeral Home—and it's stealing souls of the dead. With Dante in tow, Poppy is determined to put a stop to it. Can she protect those who are trying to cross over, or will her soul be next?
*Poppy is a standalone novel
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Thank you to those who voted! I'm thrilled to have the honor.
You can purchase your copy HERE
A red-headed, pink-loving mortician who speaks to the dead. A moody, unsociable funeral director. Poppy and Dante from Struck are back.
Something is lingering around Skyview Funeral Home—and it's stealing souls of the dead. With Dante in tow, Poppy is determined to put a stop to it. Can she protect those who are trying to cross over, or will her soul be next?
*Poppy is a standalone novel
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