Category Archives: Paranormal Fiction

  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.

  I love vampires.  I’ve loved the legend since the age of 12 years old.  I remember reading Ann Rice’s vampire series, devouring every book at the age of 13.  I wanted to be a vampire!  I would say it didn’t matter what version of vampire story, I loved it all.  And I do.  But, I tend to lean a little toward the more romanticized version.  Though I find the film “Blade” very entertaining, I’d prefer to be lost in a story through the pale cold eyes of a blood-drinker.

  There are so many tales out there right now it’s a feast for vampire lovers.  I’ll read adult and young adult titles.  Hey, if it’s cute I’ll even dive into a middle-grade chapter book with my daughter. 

  There are so many versions with just the teeth alone- from Ann Rice’s “out all the time,” to Jeaniene Frost’s “grow when you need them,”  and Stephanie Meyer’s “no fangs at all.”   Then there’s how one can be “turned.”  Some it’s an accident, while other’s it’s a choice.

  Any way you write vampires, I love it.  Of course, most of you have heard the phrase “The market is saturated with vampires,” when it comes to the book world.  Have you noticed that most vampire tales out there right now are a series?  If you are writing a vampire story and are hoping to break into the market it needs to be two things for it to even have a chance.  One- it need’s to be a series.  The longer, the better.  And two- it has to be unique, original and fresh. 

   There are a few books about my cold-skinned beauties that are still being accepted for publication.  One of them is Rebecca Zenetti’s “Fated” series.  Like Laurell K. Hamilton, Rebecca weaves creatures other than just the vampires into her tales.  It makes fo an electric combination where you can sample other paranormal goodies.  Then, if you like it, you might look around for witches, succubui or demons when you finish. And that’s what this blog is all about! 

  Have a great day everyone!