Welcome to my contribution to The Wild Rose Press' Haunted Garden Halloween Hop! I know you have a lot of blogs to hit, so I've kept my post on the short side.
It’s October, and in Northeastern Pennsylvania it’s
that time of the year for cool, crisp nights, wind blowing through the trees
and fallen leaves scattered across sidewalks, streets and yards. The beauty isn’t
lost on this warm, weather person. Nor is the pull to watch scary movies or
ghost hunting reality TV. Yep, you read right. I watch ghost hunting shows. I
find them both, entertaining and intriguing. Some are pure bull, but a few leave
me wondering.
Just recently, I attended a lecture at a local
university given by paranormal investigators. They shared some interesting
stories and compelling evidence, confirming my belief that there are groups out
there who take their investigating serious and help people with unusual
problems. Do you remember the story of the Smurls? I live about seven minutes
from their old house. Yeah, that’s a bit scary.
Last year, my son, and his then fiance, took one of those haunted ghost tours at Gettysburg and snapped this photo. If you look close, you can see several orbs. While I need much more convincing than something like this, it is interesting. The orbs were in a few photos where another 'light' source wasn't involved, and they were also absent in similar shots. Camera malfunction? Lighting? Maybe...maybe not...
Given the chance, would you hunt?
I think you can tell I would. I’m open-minded and
curious, but I also realize it is something not to be taken lightly. You need
to be prepared both, mentally and spiritually, before you go anywhere near a
haunt. As much as I would love to do this, my career doesn’t allow the time and
effort required, so I’ll have to leave ghost hunting to the professionals, and perhaps...a future heroine?
While my latest release COWBOY-SEXY doesn’t have ghost hunters, it does have a former
Navy SEAL hero and Marine heroine who are both forces to be reckoned with, and of
course, they butt heads at every turn.
Blurb
Finn Brennan was used to his brother playing practical
jokes, but this time he’d gone too far--sending him a woman as a ranch
hand, and not just a woman, but a Marine.
When Lt. Camilla Walker's CO asks her to help out at his
family's dude ranch until he returns from deployment, she never expected to be
thrust into a mistaken engagement to his sexy, cowboy twin--a former Navy SEAL
who hates the Corps.
The Corps took Finn’s father, his girlfriend and threatened
his naval career. He’s worked hard for another shot at getting back to active
duty and won’t let his brother’s prank interfere. The last thing he needs is
the temptation of a headstrong, unyielding, hot Marine getting in the way.
COWBOY-SEXY's official release isn’t until January, but it is available right now exclusively on Amazon, and
for a few days it’ll be FREE. That’s
right! Yeehaaw! Starting on Halloween thru Nov. 3, then again on Nov. 5th Amazon
is offering my book for FREE. I hope you’ll all take advantage and spread the
word! Finn wants you to download him, honest, he does. lol
Amazon Link:
Cowboy-Sexy available now, but FREE
Oct. 31st - Nov 3rd + Nov. 5th!
Amazon Link:
Contest:
Do you have a ghost story? I’d love to hear it.
Please tell me about it in a comment and you’ll be entered for a chance to win my
Halloween contest.
Prize:
Since you can get COWBOY-SEXY for FREE, I’m not
going to offer it up as a prize, but I will draw a random Trick or Treat winner
by the end of the day on Nov. 1 and give them an eBook of their choice from any
of my releases! Winner will be announced here on Nov. 1, so make
sure you check back.
You can view my backlist here: www.donnamichaelsauthor.com
Make sure you
keep the HAUNTED HALLOWWEN HOP going! Head to the following participating
blogs:
Thanks so much for stopping by, don't forget to leave a comment, and good luck!
18 comments:
I live in a haunted house, at times you can hear at least two children running thru the house laughing or things are being moved around the house, lights being turned on or other wierd creepy things happen
Happy Halloween
BeckeyWhiteATgmailDOTcom
Good morning, Beckey.
Wow, sounds like things are never dull around your place. There might be some interesting history to your house.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing!
Hi Donna,
I love ghost hunting and ghost hunting shows! I took a ghost tour in Gettysburg. What a wonderful place that is--not just for the ghost, but for the history.
I would -not- hunt. I don't believe in messing with stuff I wouldn't want messing with me!
:)
Hi Karen,
I haven't done the Gettysburg ghost tour yet. It's on my todo list!
Thanks for your support!
Good luck!
Hi Pamela,
You do have a good point!
Thanks for participating. Good luck!
We have a friendly ghost in our house...opens & closes drawers and curtains from time to time. I also went on a ghost hunt at an old asylum....let's just say WOW what an experience that was.
joymariee(at)att(dot)com
Congrats on the book! No ghost story to share.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Congrats on the book! No ghost story to share.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hiya Donna,
I'll leave the ghost hunting to others, thank you very much. Yeehaw on your release of Cowboy Sexy. This series has produced some great reads. I can't wait to add yours to my collection.
By the way, I want to live in your banner photo. ;-)
Mac
maccrowne@gmail.com
Would love to do a ghost hunt sometime. I don't have a ghost story to share.
Have a Happy Halloween.
skpetal at hotmail dot com
Oh wow, Joy, I'd love to do the asylum hunt!
Thanks, BN!
I agree, Mac, THTH series is great, and I'd also LOVE to live in my banner photo!!!
Thanks, Jean. Hope you have a happy halloween, too!
I've mentioned on a few other blogs that theater in my city has a ghost who appears on opening night if the production will be a success. He's a quiet sort who now has a facebook page and I friended him. He once owned the theater, so I guess nobody minds his presence. :)
Wow, Christine, I'd love to see a show there, and 'friend' him. What's the FB page?
My sister used to live near Gettysburg, said it was one of the most haunted places in the country!
Hi, Kathryn.
Yes, that's what I've always heard about Gettysburg. It is certainly understandable with it's history.
Thanks for stopping by. Good luck!
Just been to Amazon to get the book. ;)
Thanks for being so generous.
Wish You All the Best,
Adila (from Azerbaijan)
adilasblog(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks, Adila!
Hope you enjoy!
~Donna
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