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March 22, 2019
Thoughts on the Ouija Board from Author Terri Reid
Best-selling author Terri Reid recently posted a fascinating narrative on her blog about the Ouija board. Terri and I are definitely of a like mind on the subject (hint: Ouijas are bad.), so after I read it, I knew instantly I had to share it.
Make sure you also check out Terri’s books on Amazon when you get a chance. She writes enthralling paranormal mysteries that have the unique ability to not only send shivers down your spine, but put a smile on your face. (Maybe just not at the exact same time.)
Enjoy.
March 9, 2019
Ouija Board Nightmares 2 - Audiobook now available!
January 21, 2019
A Ouija Omnibus
The newest addition to the Harker paranormal collection.
A 2-in-1 volume that combines the complete editions of:
Why settle for one nightmare when you can have a whole night's worth?
October 2, 2018
Beings of Light
Much of the time this blog discusses instances of dark, eerie, and evil matters. It tends to make us forget, I think, that good also exists and is ever more powerful. I ran across a story today that reinforces that belief and illustrates beautifully that agents of good—beings of light—are with us always. In the Christian church, as well as others, we call these beings angels. And in honor of their feast day today (October 2nd), I’d like to give them a little attention with this fascinating narrative as recounted by magazine writer Robert Reilly:
There are some true believers, of course. A Creighton University Jesuit named Father Francis Deglman used to fascinate me and other students with his recital of encounters with his personal angel. He carried on a spirited discourse with this being--argued even, and complained.
His most dramatic episode occurred early one morning when he was awakened from sleep.
"Francis, get up!"
Father Deglman glanced at his alarm clock. "It's 3 in the morning," he managed to object. But he arose. The guardian angel instructed him to turn on the light. Reluctantly he fumbled for the wall switch.
"Now turn it off. And get back to bed."
Deglman shook his head, plunged the room into darkness again, and crept beneath the solo blanket, still wondering what this was all about.
The next morning a student came to see him.
"Father," he began, "last night I was thinking of taking my life. I tried to get into the campus church but it was locked. It had to be about 3 o'clock. I sat on the wall outside the Jesuit residence, certain that God didn't care if I lived or died. Then I said, 'If there is a God, let a light go on in that building.' I looked back up and your light was on." *
The light is always there for us. All we have to do is ask for it.
* As published in U.S. Catholic magazine.
September 7, 2018
One Devil of a Deal
For a limited time, True Tales Trilogy is at the rock-bottom price of 0.99!
This 3-in-1 compendium includes the complete editions of Ouija Board Nightmares, Demonic Dolls, and Evil Unleashed.
I think I must be possessed to be offering Trilogy at this price. Get your copy now before I come to my senses or an exorcist shows up!
Oh, and please think about leaving a review. Thanks!!
July 12, 2018
FREE!! - Ouija Board Nightmares 2
For a limited time, Ouija Board Nightmares 2 is FREE on Amazon Kindle. Get you copy today!
June 20, 2018
Demons are real, says New York psychiatry professor
Juan de Cordoba chassant les démons
Dr. Richard Gallagher is a respected New York psychiatrist and a professor at Columbia University and New York Medical College. But he’s something else that’s even way cooler. For the last 25 years, Dr. Gallagher has served as a consultant for a network of exorcists across the country. When one of these priests suspects that someone may be a victim of diabolical possession, they ask Dr. Gallagher to assess the person to rule out a medical or mental condition before beginning the process of a formal exorcism. In most cases, there is indeed a scientific explanation for the person’s odd behavior. But not always. In his 25 years of consulting, Dr. Gallagher says he’s seen about 100 cases of true demonic possessions, and hundreds more of oppressions, cases in which a demon basically makes life miserable for someone.
In the article below, Dr. Gallagher shares some fascinating insights and creepy stories from his experiences. And good news for those of us who are fans (I've known about Dr. Gallagher for some time now): he's coming out with a book later this year entitled Demonic Foes: Experiences of a Psychiatrist in the World of Exorcism.
Enjoy!
Psychiatrist Professor Says Demonic Possessions Real
June 8, 2018
Ouija Board Nightmares 2 is here!
All new stories, all new chills and thrills! A bit longer and a bit meatier than the original, Ouija Board Nightmares 2 should provide plenty of goosebumps while reading late at night. Or during the day, for that matter!
Of course, like all John Harker books, the underlying message remains the same: Ouija boards, and all things occult, are dangerous.
So for a great combination of scary entertainment (eek!) and thoughtful reflection (hmm), pick up your copy today!
Oh, and now is better than later because it's currently being offered at a discounted price. Ouija Board Nightmares (the original) is also discounted right now at just 0.99.
Thanks for all your support! Have a great summer!
April 21, 2018
Ouija Board Nightmares 2 Coming Soon
Since the release of the original Ouija Board Nightmares, I've been inundated with requests from readers to publish more of these horrifying little stories, with several people even offering their own disturbing experiences with the Ouija.
Well, I'm happy to announce the long-awaited sequel is almost here!
And it couldn't be coming at a better time. With interest in the occult at an all-time high (and, consequently, the demand for exorcists at a record-breaking level), I think it's more important than ever to get the word out that Ouija boards are not harmless playthings. It's my hope that Ouija Board Nightmares 2 will help sound that alarm with all new, all true, terrible tales of Ouija board evil.
Check back here for an official release date. Or sign up for my newsletter to be among the first to know.
March 3, 2018
Smashwords Book Sale
ALL JOHN HARKER TRUE TALES BOOKS ARE 50% OFF AT SMASHWORDS!
From Sunday, March 4, through Saturday, March 10, Smashwords is heavily discounting thousands of ebooks in celebration of Read an Ebook Week.
Now is your chance to catch up on all the True Tales books if there are still some you haven't read. Or pass the news on to a friend.
Ouija Board Nightmares, Demonic Dolls, and Evil Unleashed are all $1.50 during the sale. Or get them all in the True Tales Trilogy for a mere $2.50.
Get in on the Smashwords ebook extravaganza today!
