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1. Death and all of his tunes

Whether they be songs about angels or demons, Heaven or Hell, the theme of the afterlife has inspired countless musicians of varying genres and has embedded itself into the lyrics of many popular hits. Though their styles may be different, artists show that our collective questions and musings about the afterlife provide us with a common thread across humanity. Here are some of the songs that best represent this wide range of emotions that many people have about what lies beyond.

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2. Paula: Halloween '14---The Haunted House!

 
 

 

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3. Halloween ’14: Haunted House

It’s been a while since I updated! Time to do so, and I’ll begin with a Halloween piece I worked on recently. The main piece and closeups are below. I can always add and tweak, but there is a time to call an illustration “Done!” Happy Halloween, everyone!

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4. Halloween Pop-Up Cards -fold flat to mail

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5. One afternoon at half past four

illustration of a silly poem for kids about a ghost
One afternoon,
At half past four,
A ghost came
Knocking at my door.

"How nice of you
To visit me!
Have some cake!
Have some tea!"

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6. Andi Buchanan Collaborates with Swedish Musician

Author Andi Buchanan worked with a Swedish musician and YouTube star to craft original music for her upcoming enhanced eBook. 

Here’s more from the release: “Andi had written more than 40 percent of the book when she contacted and started collaborating with Swedish musician and YouTube sensation FreddeGredde. Together they developed the book’s soundtrack including two original songs: ‘Don’t Look Back’ and ‘This Falling World,’ lyrics written by Andi and music composed by Fredde.”

The book will be Open Road Integrated Media’s first original young-adult enhanced eBook. Buchanan’s Gift comes out on March 27th, priced at $16.99.

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7. A SNEAK PEEK: SPIRITED

Last year I was invited to contribute a short story with a paranormal them to an anthology from Leap Books titled SPIRITED. I was super excited, especially when I found out that some fantastic authors would be joining me.

Since my THE SEER has some amazing fans, I wanted to give them a new story with favorite characters Sabine and Dominic. So I wrote PHANTOM OF THE PROM; a ghost, prom, romance.

SPIRITED is out now online and in March a paperback comes out, too.

This book is split up in three different genres of stories: PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE. My story is in the PRESENT category. I thought it would be fun to share the titles and authors for each story:

SPIRITED paranormal Anthology, edited by Kat O'Shea

THE PAST

1. Strangeways vs. the Wraith by Judith Graves
2. The Senet Box by Jill Williamson
3. Stained by Mark Finnemore
4. Thread of the Past by Dawn Dalton

PRESENT
5. The Cold One by Candace Havens
6. Death becomes Her by Kitty Keswick
7. Oast House by Carmen Tudor
8. The New Girl by Maria V. Synder
9. Aftermath by Halli Dee Liburn
10.Phantom of the Prom by Linda Joy Singleton

FUTURE
11. Night Queen by John W. Otte
12. To Hell and Back by Shannon Delany
13. The Story of Late by Heather Kenealy

Hope you check out our stories!

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8. Ghost Hunting with author Marie Dees

I’d like to welcome as my guest author today Marie Dees! Read on about her fun ghost hunting adventure!

I went ghost hunting this weekend at Ashley’s of Rockledge, a Florida restaurant with a long history of being haunted. I car pooled with two young ladies who lived near me, one who had never been ghost hunting and one who is now the newest member of the team. Mostly because Mike didn’t see what we were getting up to on the investigation. (If you read this, don’t tell him.)

Ghost hunts are interesting things, and they all work a little differently. Mike, who leads the team, is as serious as the guys you see on Ghost Hunters on TV. (Serious like Jason Hawes from TAPS, not Zak from Ghost Adventurers.) This investigation ran very late because we had to wait for the restaurant to shut down. (Thanks to the folks at Ashley’s for giving us the run of the place.) But this meant by the time we got going it was late at night and perhaps that influenced the events and why my table was like the bad girls who sit in the back of the classroom and don’t pay attention to the teacher.

When we ghost hunt, the team brings tons of equipment. (Yes, like the stuff on Ghost Hunters.) But since we were in a restaurant, we had the equipment on Mike’s table while the rest of us sat at the other tables. Mike led the sessions and we all let him know when we were getting responses. This worked fine upstairs.  Then we moved to the area that was booths.

So, the three of us found ourselves sitting in a booth where we couldn’t really see what was going on in the main part of the investigation. And we discovered there were four of us, because we seemed to have picked up a ghost who was more interested in hanging out with us than having a serious question and answer session with Mike.

See, ghosts can be like that. They may not be interested in the serious questions the investigator is asking like “can you tell us how you died?”  Especially if three teams of investigators have been looking into the same area. The ghost might be floating around thinking “look, I told the last guy how I died. Do you have anything more interesting?”

For this ghost, what was more interesting was a flashlight a collection of crystals.  The restaurant was dark and we spent about 20 minutes putting various shiny objects – from jewelry to a large quartz crystal – in front of the flashlight so the ghost would turn the light on and off. At one point, I picked out one of Cara’s crystals, trying to see in the dark if it was perhaps a piece of ametrine. Then I put it in front of the maglite flashlight and whispered a request for the ghost to turn the flashlight up as much as possible so I could see the crystal.  The maglite came on and kept getting brighter until we could all see the crystal.

The interesting part was that by then, we’d all become so used to the ghost cooperating, it didn’t even surprise us.  Instead we were all more worried that Mike would notice we weren’t paying attention to the main investigation and ask us to behave more appropriately.  All of us, including the ghost. But sometimes girls, and apparently ghosts, just wanna have fun.

If you’re interested in the paranormal, check out my blog and my books over at http://Mariedees.com.  My current ghost hunting research will soon figure into both the Cassadaga Mystery series and Lucifer’s Boys M/M erotica series.


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9. Ghost


This is from an anthology of ghost stories: the story is entitled "How He Left the Hotel", illustrated by Ellen Beier

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10. There were spooky goblins and scary witches




The farmers had never seen such a sight 
as they saw on their porches that Halloween night.
Cows and pigs all dressed up in wigs,
possums in peacoats and chickens with bows.

There were spooky goblins and scary witches
and pigs bustin’ buttons in pirate britches.
There were ghouls and a mummy and goblins galore
and a princess dressed from the second hand store.

©John Nez

A halloween ghosty illustration from my never to be published Halloween book.  I still think it's good, even though it is a bit over-written.

Maybe I'll just do it as an e-book app instead... 


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11. Scaredy Ghost


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12. Trick or Treat

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13. Dress Parade {Ghost}

Last year I picked up a couple of vintage dresses that needed some serious altering before I could wear them.  Recently I decided to take a break from fall sewing to make the necessary changes; I don’t buy vintage to simply admire or learn from them but to actually use them and these were hanging in the to-do section of my closet for too long!   They are somewhat delicate but I don’t mind, I’ll wear clothes until they fall apart (much to my mom’s chagrin).

One of the frocks mentioned I’ll share with you here.  Post-alterations it’s now my favorite vintage dress!  Once a 1930s floor-length gown it’s now a saucy, ethereal thing.   It has its original hem; I just moved the whole skirt up to preserve the ruffle whilst moving up the waistline too.  The waist before was more fitted (with a side snap closure) but now I can just slip it over my head. (Yay.)  Lately I’ve been making or altering dresses/skirts to make them hit above my knees–a more flattering length for me–but I didn’t want this to be too short.   Since the dress is sheer, my solution was to wear a slip underneath that was quite a bit shorter.  And don’t you love the capelet?  That tie!

Oh, yes, I added some thread belt loops so I can wear a ribbon when it suits my fancy.  (I just read on Coletterie a great post about how to make such belt loops by machine although I make mine by hand.)

I love the look of winter white or cream during the cooler months.  There is almost celebratory about it, especially when contrasted with dark or jewel tones.  (The starry stockings, by the way, are J.Crew tights from the girls’ section that I refashioned.  I no longer have a garter belt and for now they are staying up by sheer willpower.)

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14. illustration friday~disguise

meet alex and his friend andy...they are ready for a little "tricking and treating"!
i thought this piece fit illustration friday's theme of 'disguise'. it's an older piece, but it's definitely appropriate. besides...it's never too early for cute halloween art. in my opinion anyway...;)


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15. The Greatest Reward

            What is the most important award that you have received? What one do you value most?
            People often ask that question.
            Although I value all of the awards, honors, selections, and complimentary reviews that I have received on my books and periodical publications, the ones that mean the most, bring the greatest joy, are the simple ones that show me that I have accomplished what I set out to do.
            Before I start working on a book, I ask myself, “Why am I writing this book? What do I hope to accomplish?”
            As examples, I often give the school appearance that I made many years ago to a class that had spent most of the semester learning to read the series of books I had created to help children learn to read. And now, most recently, I’ve added a school appearance to a class where I spoke several years ago and demonstrated “The Little Ghost” marionette from the book, Storytelling Discoveries: Favorite Activities for Young Tellers.
         &n

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16. Showcase #1

Recently, I was invited to join the group Writers of the South (USA). It is a small, but enthusiastic group of authors in every type of genre. The group is aimed at supporting and promoting authors in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee.

As we grow, we plan to take several opportunities to showcase the varied and talented people in the group. We will hit it hard over the next couple of days, hopefully gaining some new exposure and introducing you to writings you might not have found otherwise. Looking at the group, there is something for everyone, so be sure to check these posts every day.  The plan is to do this again in a few months.

Today, the spotlight shines on John Rose.

John says, "I teach art to 7th and 8th grade students for a day job. My ongoing project is THE MONSTERGRRLS, which takes up most of my other time. I like drawing, writing and making stuff in my Monster Shop, and have my own Atomic Brain named Alfred. I like people, but cannot always eat a whole one all at once."


The MonsterGrrls Book 1: Out From the ShadowsThe first book in the MonsterGrrls series! When the new girls at Clearwater High turn out to be MONSTERS, something strange is bound to happen! But Emily and Theo, two lonely social outcasts at Clearwater, soon make friends with Frankie, Bethany, Punkin and Harriet--the MonsterGrrls. When the Grrls are challenged by the spoiled Jessica Hardin-St. James and her Clique to spend a night in a supposedly haunted house, they accept... but something is already ther

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17. Review: Through Her Eyes by Jennifer Archer

Tansy Piper should be used to haunted houses. It comes with the territory when your mom's a horror writer. Yet, there's something different about her new Texas home. When Tansy discovers an old journal filled with haunting poetry, she finds herself increasingly drawn to its author -- a mysterious boy who committed suicide decades ago. As Tansy immerses herself in Henry's troubled mind, she begins to see his world through the lens of her camera...and the more time she spends there, the less she wants to come home.

Through Her Eyes is beautifully written, in language that is subtle enough not to distract from the story. The contrast crystallizes the moments of poetry sprinkled throughout and makes them all the more striking. The atmosphere of the novel is haunting but not scary, creating a romantic tale rather than a horror story. Tansy's forays into Henry's world are mesmerizing, and Jennifer Archer's creativity is on display in her use of color and photography as she weaves their tangled tale.

Tansy's self-sufficiency and determination to be strong are winning, though she can occasionally be angsty. Archer deftly manages her flirtation with madness and shows her instability with a precise hand. Likewise, Henry is a deeply troubled young man and his pain is portrayed with poignancy. However, it is hard to see his romantic allure when his behavior is so manic.

Bethyl Ann, Tansy's lone friend in Cedar Canyon, is the most vibrant character in the novel. Her Shakespearean quips and girl genius persona are a breath of fresh air in the somber story. Yet it is Tansy's relationship with her ailing grandfather that is the emotional center of the novel, giving shade to her motivations and complexity to her character. In Through Her Eyes, Archer weaves a tale of love and friendship, poetry and past mistakes that will enthrall readers with its edge of Gothic menace.

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Disclosure: I received an advance review copy of this novel from the author. This did not affect my review in any way.

Purchase the newly released Through Her Eyes by Jennifer Archer.

Part of the 2011 Debut Author Challenge.




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18. Book Review: Jimmy Stone’s Ghost Town

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Reviewed by: Chris Singer

About the author:

Scott Neumyer has ten years experience in online marketing and publicity and has spent the last three years as a media buyer for a major national film distributor. He has a BA in English and Cinema Studies from Rutgers University. Like many of us, Scott is also a pop culture junkie, and he’s still suffering withdrawals as a result of the cancellation of great shows like Buffy the Vampire SlayerAngel, and Veronica Mars. His top ten favorite films of all time change daily but always include The Silence of the Lambs, Il Conformista, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Once Were Warriors. A Jersey Boy through and through, Scott also loves everything Kevin Smith touches (and, yes, that includes Jersey Girl).

About the book:

For Jimmy Stone, life in “Boredsylvania” has been pretty tough. His mom’s died, his dad’s completely checked out, and he spends his days running from the Coogan Boys, the local bullies. It isn’t long, however, before “Boredsylvania” gets a lot more exciting. With his new friend, David and his dog, Trex, by his side, Jimmy discovers that the woods beyond his backyard hold the key to a world he could never even imagine. Soon, he ends up in Ghost Town, where he’s greeted by his ghost guide, Gasp, and receives an ominous prophecy.

“Seven things you must find.
One thing for each day.
Seven things you must find.
Or else they all will pay!”

Suddenly Ghost Town becomes as scary as it sounds, and Jimmy Stone realizes that he’s in way over his head.

My take on the book:

Let me start off by saying Jimmy Stone’s Ghost Town is the first book I read on my new Nook. Since it was going to be my first read on the Nook, I had high expectations and I’m pleased to say that Scott Neumyer’s suspenseful story packed quite a punch and left me very much looking forward to the next book in the series. (More on that later…)

This is quite an entertaining and fast moving read, which I can really see being enjoyed by reluctant readers, especially boys in the 10-12 year old range. It’s very well written and I think Neumyer captured the persona of a 5th grade boy very nicely. Although the title might suggest the book would be scary, I didn’t find it to be and doubt kids would be spooked by what’s in the book. I do think the book could be enjoyed by younger readers, but there are some pretty heavy issues which come out in the first half of the book such as the death of Jimmy’s mother and Jimmy’s drunkard father. There is some foul language in the book. If you know any or have worked with 5th grade boys, that might not be too much of a surprise. Like I mentioned above, Neumyer does capture the characterizati

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19. Is There Life After Death- A Ghost Story

Is There Life After Death- A Ghost Story “Hon, I promise I am not gonna do anything to ya. I won’t try to scare ya.” “I swear to God, Richie,” she persisted. “if you touch me…” she let the words hang as she usually did. That was enough of a threat for him not to [...]

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20. The Ghost Festival (IF: Atmosphere)



In Chinese tradition, this month, the seventh month in the lunar calendar is Ghost Month, in which ghosts and spirits come out from the lower realm.

We'll celebrate the Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month which fall on 24th August this year!

Learn more about this festival HERE!

鬼节到了,怕怕呀!

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21. Pac-Man anniversary


Poster design in honor of the 30th anniversary of Namco's classic 8-bit game Pac-Man.

Sevensheaven images and prints are for sale at sevensheaven.nl

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22. Six Word Saturday


Spooooky spirits


Twinkling lights


FRIGHT NIGHT!
Happy Halloween everyone! For more six words, click here.

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23. Pumpkin Madness - sruble

Happy October - fun topics this month :) I’m in a Halloweeny kind of mood already! Here's my pumpkin madness painting. It's mostly watercolor, with a bit of acrylic and pencil too.

Kitty Ghost

Kitty Ghost


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24. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”


  • Current word count: 39,107
  • New words written: 354
  • Words til goal: 893 / 60 words a day til the end of September
  • After two days off, my writing was a bit slower this morning, but I’m trying to get back up to speed and finish this book by the end of the week. I’m now so close to my 40K goal, but I still have two chapters to go, so I know the book will be over. That’s ok. Trimming will come in the revision.

    I had my critique group last night (got some great advice about the beginning of this novel) and learned about the passing of Patrick Swayze. So sad, although he had suffered from cancer for a while. My critique friend Sara and I remembered Swayze’s movies, especially Road House (buff Swayze) and Dirty Dancing (sexy dancing Swayze) and that oh so memorable line: “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”

    Us writers strive to write clever, fun lines in books and movies, and when they are in movies, we need actors to make them memorable. Patrick Swayze did that for Baby, as well as “Ditto” in Ghost. Oh, Ghost.

    Thank you, Patrick Swayze. You’ll be missed.

    What’s your favorite Patrick Swayze movie line?

    Write On!

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    25. Ghost Dragon Original Pen and Ink Drawing


    With this week's theme, I was reminded of my son's toddler years of him putting a sheet or blanket over his head and saying "boo" to try and scare people. Usually it just made them giggle. And he has always loved dragons. Now he is about to start college in less than a week....


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