About Amy Sumida: Amy Sumida lives on a little island in the middle of the Pacific ocean with her two gravity-defying felines. She sleeps in a fairy bed, lifted high in the air, and upon waking, she enjoys stabbing people with tiny needles, over and over, under the guise of making pretty pictures on their skin. She paints dark images on canvases in a cave-like studio carved out of the side of a cliff, and beautiful murals on the walls of her home directly above. She's happiest with her nose … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Amy Sumida
Shiver Cove, Part 4: Sal by Tj Shortt
At first glance Sal Crake appears to have it all. He has a beautiful girlfriend, makes decent grades and is spoiled by his Mom. But, beneath the surface, supernatural abilities are tearing him apart. Something is on the loose and killing teens in Shiver Cove. The police dismiss the murders as animal attacks, but Sal and his friends know better and plan to end things. The more he resists, the more the supernatural haunts his life. Sal longs for all the paranormal to go away. Will he be … [Read more...] about Shiver Cove, Part 4: Sal by Tj Shortt
Sucked Away by Charissa Dufour
*This is a finished series* Barely surviving the resurrection of the warlock Sedgrave, Ashley has healed in body, if not in mind. As she slowly tries to piece together her mind, sorting past from present and friend from foe, the time of her joining- a ritual designed to bind her to her seethe-comes upon her. Before the ritual can be completed in full, it is interrupted by a ragged pack of werewolves seeking asylum and protection. Meanwhile, a storm is brewing in the mystical world with Ashley … [Read more...] about Sucked Away by Charissa Dufour
Suck it Up by Charissa Dufour
*This is a finished series* A peasant in a 16th century Russian market. A lawyer with a scheming wife. A maiden forced into an arranged marriage. A noble trapped in a life of duty. A cowboy with a knack for train heists. What do these people have in common? Each on is about to die, only to rise again. As vampires they will eventually unit against a common enemy, but for now they must first learn to survive their own transition. This compilation of five short stories can be read at any … [Read more...] about Suck it Up by Charissa Dufour
Life Sucks by Charissa Dufour
Sometimes life takes unexpected turns. Josh Franklin, a struggling jazz pianist in the 1950s, is about to learn just what sort of mystical turns life can take when you impress a vampire. Targeted Age Group:: 15 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My husband and I were sitting on the porch and he ask: What if Stephanie Meyer became a vampire and realized she knew nothing about being a vampire. As I progressed through the trilogy, some readers expressed interest in knowing how the … [Read more...] about Life Sucks by Charissa Dufour
That Sucked by Charissa Dufour
*This is a completed series* Ashley Hawn's vampire existence has been anything but calm. Turned for the sole purpose of raising a long-dead warlock from the grave, Ashley has spent her new life fighting against those who would use her. Now the warlock is back, and Ashley finds herself connected to him in every way possible. She must work alongside her friends to stop him from enslaving the entire human population. Meanwhile, the men in her life continue to show her romantic inclinations. As … [Read more...] about That Sucked by Charissa Dufour
Shiver Cove, Part 3: Sandi by TJ Shortt
Recent ‘animal attacks’ in Shiver Cove have everyone on edge, but only Sandi and her friends realize the connection to an evil, creature they call ‘The Beast’. Unlike some of her supernatural friends, Sandi is just a regular girl and she hates it. After failed months of trying to become a psychic medium, she decides to go in another direction. Secretly, Sandi begins to learn about magic. When she discovers the concept of vision quests it seems like the perfect way to safely learn more about … [Read more...] about Shiver Cove, Part 3: Sandi by TJ Shortt
Fairy Food: There’re No Such Things As Fairytales by Pamela Benjamin
A horror story on the lives of several young entertainers trying to survive a vicious night in the mountains that harbor a voracious breed of admirers. This thriller will make you wary of covered bridges, forks in the road and social events held in clandestine counties. The story holds a classic conspiracy between man and that which isn't man. Fairy Food, a soul stirring tribute to its time, gives an alternative solution to the human condition. Targeted Age Group:: 18 to 55 What … [Read more...] about Fairy Food: There’re No Such Things As Fairytales by Pamela Benjamin
Shiver Cove, Part 2: Val by TJ Shortt
Shaken by suspicious deaths in Shiver Cove, Val begins his own investigation. Five teenagers have been brutally mauled to death and the police aren’t looking for a murderer. The incidences have been deemed as ‘animal attacks’ and it seems only Val and his friends are searching for the actual killer. Certain the attacks have been committed by a supernatural being, Val hunts for a creature he calls ‘The Beast’. After discovering a warning to ‘stay away’, Val knows he’s on the right track. Too … [Read more...] about Shiver Cove, Part 2: Val by TJ Shortt
Stricken by Marcia Colette
Personal tragedy convinces half-werewolf Alexa York to get away to the town of McCormick, Pennsylvania where she’s charged with protecting Dr. Aiden Joss, physician to the supernatural community. Not only does she need the money, she needs the distraction. Unfortunately, she gets it in spades when Joss’s personal issues and a myriad of dangerously sick patients make her new job nearly impossible. A mysterious disease is running its way through the New York Order of the Amazons and leaving … [Read more...] about Stricken by Marcia Colette
Shiver Cove, Part 1: Tamyra by TJ Shortt
Tamyra Costa flees the complications of big city life and becomes the new girl in mysterious Shiver Cove. She’s a painfully shy girl starting her senior year and is terrified of being left an outsider. Luckily, one of the popular boys has taken notice of her. Too bad his interest also draws a bully’s attention. Unfortunately, dealing with bullies isn’t the worst thing Tamyra will have to face in her new home. Tamyra has a secret she’s desperate to protect. Her family genetics are of a long line … [Read more...] about Shiver Cove, Part 1: Tamyra by TJ Shortt
Interview with Author – Charissa Dufour
About Chairssa Dufour: My journey to become a writer began in 8th grade, when I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and pulled from school to recover. During this time, I was left alone for hours on end and it was then that I discovered new friends within the pages of books. I also learned the blessing of creating my own friends by writing down the stories that plagued my lonely mind--as demented as that sounds. Therefore at the ripe age of fourteen, I wrote my first novel. It sucked! … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Charissa Dufour
