A Cabin in the Woods – 13 Days of Halloween

Our family's cabin. Photo taken by my Tween.

Welcome to my stop on the 13 Days of Halloween. Thank you so much to Candi Fox for setting up this hop! Below, you’ll find information on my contest!

Do you believe in the supernatural? Ghostly visitors from another realm? What scares you? It’s amazing the small occurrences that build up into a full-blown encounter.

A cuckoo clock. A light that turns on automatically. A door that slams shut. All minor incidents alone. Combined, the effect can be frightening.

My husband’s family owns a cabin in the mountains of Big Bear, which also partially served as inspiration for the story mentioned below. First, let me mention I’m not a nature lover. I tend to be allergic to the great outdoors. Oh, I love the idea of being away, in a cabin, but it doesn’t actually work out as ideally for me.

Add to that a haunted cabin and the experience grows even more uncomfortable. (Oh, I know you want to visit now.) The cabin isn’t exactly isolated, but empty lots surround all sides, so we’re not right up against others.

Over the last six years, we’ve lost both of my in-laws, and while we’ve inherited the family cabin, we’ve also inherited visitors. Upstairs, above my father-in-law’s favorite chair, is a light that changes intensity with a touch to the lampshade. It will be turned completely off, and when we get back home, it’s on.

Since my mother-in-law passed away, the cuckoo clock, which was one of her favorites, is always off. My husband says that it “needs attention.” Sometimes it runs slow, and sometimes it’s fast. And as I’m writing this post, the one in our house passed down just chimed in an off moment. (Spooky!)

Finally, there’s the upstairs bedroom door that likes to slam shut by itself. We now sleep in the master bedroom. Well, that is when I am brave enough. Above my side of the bed is a hanging train mobile my daughter made with my mother-in-law and I swear that thing moves in the dark. In the mountains, with the windows open, one would think no big deal for the door to slam, right? Well, this one is held open with an old iron. Somehow, the iron gets moved aside, and the door shuts.

Every fricking time the BAM makes me jump! It’s especially lovely when I’m in residence alone.

Gentle reminders of loved ones gone? Fodder for a writer’s overactive imagination? Oh yes. What are your thoughts?

Haunted Hotties, Vol. 2

Torquere Press

Edited by Jaymi Lynn

With stories by McKay, Rob Rosen, Dakota Caudill, Elizabeth Coldwell, Jessica Payseur, Jessica Chase, Louisa Bacio, Charles Payseur, Helena Maeve, Avery Dawes.

This Halloween collection has a little something for everybody. With demons, ghosts, psychics, reapers, shifters, and witches... a rainbow of paranormal/supernatural is included.

In Everything a Big Bad Wolf Could Want by McKay, Whimsy has to decide if he's in love with his straight, next-door neighbor by Halloween or risk losing him forever. In Casper the Horny Ghost by Rob Rosen, Chris not only inherited a long-abandoned house, he also inherited the ghost that came with it. In Necromantic by Dakota Caudill, Kaitlyn's always felt like she was waiting for something, but she never expected her new girlfriend to be able to raise the dead.

In The Man in Green by Elizabeth Coldwell, Richard intends to cut down all the trees surrounding his new property, but the man in the woods has other ideas. In Haunts Old and New by Jessica Payseur, Rosalie doesn't like the new ghost that's in her house and yet, she can't seem to stay away from her. In The Fisher Lot by Jessica Chase, it turns out being dared to spend the night in the local "haunted house" might be the best thing that's ever happened to Barney.

In Open by Louisa Bacio, Martina keeps trying to pretend that everything is fine, but the ghosts in her new B&B are just as determined to get her attention. In A Friendly Ghostbusting by Charles Payseur, an old rival who once humiliated him is not what Cas needs as he sets out to explore an old psychiatric prison. In Darkling by Helena Maeve, Eugene tried to warn Caleb and his friends away from Ledwich University and soon enough they'll learn... they really should have listened. In The Devil's in the Details by Avery Dawes, since they died during the Civil War, Oliver and Francis get one night a year together; but they have to be careful or they'll never get another one.

Available now via Torquere Press, AllRomance and Amazon.

Halloween Goody Bag (blanket
beneath not included).

Contest: Halloween Goody Bag – including a Jack & Sally magnet, which I’d rather not part with, and Hello Kitty mints. Winner will be chosen from comments at random, on the evening of Nov. 1.

Tell me: Something you enjoy about Halloween or this season? A ghost story … your favorite candy? Leave a comment, and a valid email address, to be entered. Mailing is for U.S. only.

Make sure to check out Bobbi Romans stop from yesterday, https://bobbiromans.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/13-days-of-halloween-my-day-squee/ and tomorrow, visit Monica Corwin http://www.monicacorwin.com/?zx=6f0ffa2c253c1a32

Happy hauntings!

Louisa Bacio

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What to Consider Before Becoming Involved with a Witch

TOP FIVE THINGS

I asked alpha male, Bruce Sahwyn, the demon hero in my book, A Demon’s Witch, to give us the top five things a Demon Overlord should consider before becoming involved with a powerful witch. After a loud snort of laughter and indicating I should have thought of that before writing the book. He gave these answers.

1. “First and foremost - make damn sure she is not the little sister of your long time trusted enforcer/assassin.  That created a very dangerous, not to mention awkward situation.  Damn near got me killed.”
2. “The enemy's ability to use the witch against you, leaving you vulnerable in ways you could never imagine.”
3. “Don’t ever drop your guard around a witch regardless of the situation. While she is beautiful, petite, soft, and always smells like honeysuckle and roses, she can also be cunning, stubborn and ruthless. I’ve lived for over six hundred years, entertained various seductive females and not once run up against anything that prepared me for Angelique Shandie. She stirs my blood like no other and… um…well, since words escape me right now… you’ll have to read the book to find out the rest.” A smooth seductive laughter rumbles up from his chest.
4. “How your family and friends will react when the witch unleashes her wrath because you…” His large, warm amber eyes suddenly whirl orange and he hesitates for a beat. “Well I think that is better left unsaid. Rather let’s say she complicates issues.”
5. That the world as you know it will never be the same. Yet, looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. Well -- maybe -- having a demon hunter/assassin for a brother-in-law is a pain in my ass.” He shakes his head then shrugs. “But Angie – she’s worth it.  Now, I’ve given you what you wanted.  I’ve things to do, as you well know – since you’re in the midst of writing three more books in my series.”

He unfolds his tall muscular body from the chair, leaned in and lingered over a kiss on my cheek. “Angie awaits, and as we all know, patience is not her strong suit.” He straightened and sauntered out of the room.

A Demon’s Witch

Keeping a lid on all the paranormal beings inhabiting Washington D.C., is a daunting job. Bruce, a six hundred year old demon and the Territory Overlord of the Western Hemisphere, keeps his finger on the pulse of DC’s power players through the activities at his highly successful Wycked Hair Salon. His movie star good looks and body builder physique keeps his dance card full and the rumor mills running. Within these walls, his anonymity is safe, mostly. 

Bruce’s world spins out of control when Angelique, a pint size, gorgeous witch, with an attitude breezes through the doors of his salon. She is the younger sister of Tristian, Bruce’s long time trusted enforcer, whose professional skills are second to none. Tristian is furious at the relationship between Bruce and Angelique, a dangerous situation. The undeniable attraction between demon and witch promises to tear apart both their professional and personal worlds.

Buy links for A Demon’s Witch.

Amazon - http://amzn.com/B014BVSZIC

The Wild Rose Press http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=1264

Kobo - https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/a-demon-s-witch

Barnes and Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-demons-witch-tena-stetler/1122560853?ean=2940151032469

Author Bio – With the majestic Rocky Mountains for a backdrop, Tena Stetler is a paranormal romance author with an over-active imagination.  She wrote her first vampire romance at the age of eleven, to the chagrin of her mother and the delight of her friends. Tena finds stories in the strangest places, while camping, kayaking, or hiking in the mountains. Even a song and the hair salon combined to create A Demon’s Witch.  So far, she’s only found one dead body (imagined not real) during a camping trip, turned it into an exciting paranormal romantic suspense that’s nearly complete.

For many years, Tena worked as a paralegal for a criminal law firm. You won’t believe the tales she can spin from that experience!

Colorado is her home; shared with her husband, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-year-old box turtle.  She loves the adventure of a road trip. Together with her husband and their companion animals, they have logged thousands of miles in their RV visiting over three-quarters of the United States.  The northeast and Alaska are still on the bucket list.

Any winter evening, you can find her curled up in front of a crackling fire with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate and a big bowl of popcorn. 

http://www.tenastetler.com

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https://www.pinterest.com/tenastetler/
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Cover Reveal: Rex's Mate, M/M Multicultural

What a treat for readers today! Check out the upcoming hotness from one of my friends and Decadent publishing sister, V.S. Morgan. I've had the pleasure of a sneak peak of this release -- jealous much? -- and the wait will be worth it!

Title: Rex’s Mate

Author: V.S. Morgan

Publisher: Decadent Publishing

Length: ~23,000

Genre(s): M/M Multicultural Paranormal Erotic Romance

Coming soon!

Unedited Blurb:

Former assassin Rex realizes retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be without someone to share it with. He longs for the kind of connection his friends Hunter and Casey have. Tired of meaningless hookups, Rex and his wolf are ready to find their mate. But what if his mate is the human-were bunny shifter his former boss places in his care? Can he win the heart of this fierce and beautiful man?

Abducted and genetically altered against his will, Aaron is thrust into a world he’d thought was only make believe. Under the protection of a Minnesota wolf shifter pack, he struggles with his new abilities as a rabbit shifter and his growing attraction for his cocky protector. Can he trust the former assassin to keep him safe and find his brother still being held captive by the evil group responsible for changing his life forever?

About the Author:

V.S. Morgan has lived all over the US but calls Minnesota her home now. Her family includes her hubby, son, and a menagerie of pets.

She's been writing stories since she could hold a pencil and dreams of happily ever afters - even for two hot men - because love knows no boundaries. V.S. writes MC/IR contemporary, paranormal, and suspense m/m and m/f with heart. 

V.S. is a GLBT ally and a lifetime contributor of The Trevor Project.

Website: http://www.vsmorgan.com

Facebook and Goodreads: V.S. Morgan

Twitter: @vsmorgan1