Children In Paranormal Tales

  I love a paranormal couple who I’ve suffered with, blushed with, and fell in love with.  But more than that, I love it when those couples have children.  Especially when they’re not supposed to be able to!  That’s the best stuff.  I crave it.  I beg for it.  And when I get it, I want one thing over all- amazing paranormal abilities to go along with the new bundle of joy!

  The crazier the abilities the better.  That will keep our beloved couple on their toes.  Like a young snake or spider when they bite; The child doesn’t know how to control that venom, and it pours out in more deadly quantities than an adult would dare venture.  Even better; make the ability something that the parent’s need in order to avoid certain death.  Make that child invaluable, not only for survival, but for the plot as well. 

  Of course no parent would dream of putting their child on the front lines of a horrific scene.  But, somehow that child knows they are the only hope.  And they appear when you least expect it.  Like a nuclear bomb they disperse the threat (with some casualties or affliction, naturally).  And when the dust settles… Well, you fill in the blanks.  Kids can be fun and unpredictable.  They can add a totally different spice to a dynamic relationship.

  While living “Happily Ever After” with Tall, dark and handsome is wonderful; living adventurously with a gifted paranormal child could be very endearing.  That child could pilot us to look forward to them being the lead in following books to come.

  This topic was inspired by Brook Ann, a critique partner of mine, and one gifted story-teller!  I hadn’t relized how I looked forward to “more” after the relationship until recently.  I always want a series.  If I love your characters I don’t want it to end.  And seeing them as parents helps us get to know them in a completely different light, and introduces us to a new little one to love as well.