Monday, February 3, 2014

Writing Paranormal by JoAnne Myers


MUSE MONDAY
Please welcome my guest, JoAnne Myers, back to Muse Monday.
 
When it comes to fiction writing, almost anything goes. That is why I love writing paranormal and fantasy stories. The author can go completely over the edge and make something unbelievable seem believable. When it comes to ghost stories, I get a lot of my inspiration from real life experiences. Not necessarily my own either. I watch television programs that partake of the supernatural and paranormal flare. Programs from ordinary people who claim they experienced either an afterlife experience, or a haunting. 
 
Some of my stories from my upcoming release “Wicked Intentions” is based on actual hauntings. Some stories I read about in the newspaper, and others I watched on true life experience programs. So the next time you get “writer’s block” try switching on the television. You might find something to jolt your inspiration. 
 
Blurbs for "Wicked Intentions" 
 
BLOOD TIES- word count 15, 902
 
After the mysterious disappearance of twenty-six year old wife and mother Lisa Smalley, her twin, Audra Roper, begins having dark and disturbing visions of Lisa’s disappearance. Trying to survive while looking for Lisa, Audra’s life becomes a roller coaster of risks, heartbreak, and intrigue.
  
THE HAUNTING OF BARB MARIE- word count 9,845
 
Even as a child, Barb Marie saw dead people. This took an unhealthy toil on her throughout her childhood and young adulthood.
 
SUMMER WIND-word count 13,039
When twenty-nine year old Ginger discovers the old mansion Summer Wind, she is mysteriously drawn to it. . Immediately, the haunting’s have a negative and profound effect on the family.

THE TRUTH BEHIND THE LIES-laying the Norfolk ghost to rest-word count 23,943
Solving the brutal murder of American born Ruthie Geil becomes a gauntlet of attacks and more murders for Federal Police Inspector Ian Christian. Between the victims family, ex-lovers, and ghostly occurrences on Norfolk Island, the killer is closer than anyone realizes.
  
THE LEGEND OF LAKE MANOR-word count 8,297
 
For the young psychic Cassandra Lopez, coming to the infamous and haunted mansion Lake Manor, was more like a mission.

THE APARTMENT-word count 5,188
When young newlyweds Bill and Gayle move into their new apartment, their lives are plagued with sightings of evil ghosts that threaten their marriage and lives.

DARK VISIONS-word count 5,170
When Carrie Reynold’s starts having nightmares on her twenty-sixth birthday, she believes her “dark visions” can solve the twenty year disappearance of her father.

Other books by JoAnne:

Murder Most Foul-a detective/mystery book
The Crime of the Century- a biography true crime novel

Upcoming releases:

Loves, Myths, and Monsters,- a fantasy anthology
Flagitious-a detective/mystery novella anthology

Buy links for “Wicked Intentions” A paranormal/mystery anthology

Author Bio:

I have been a long-time resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar industry most of my life. Besides having several novels under my belt, I canvass paint.
When not busy with hobbies or working outside the home, I spend time with relatives, my dogs Jasmine and Scooter, and volunteer my time within the community. I am a member of the Hocking Hill's Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. I believe in family values and following your dreams.

My books along with my original canvass paintings, can be found at: http://www.booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com

3 comments:

  1. Your book sounds interesting, JoAnne. A little too creepy for me, but I do love a good ghost story! So much so that I'm writing one. Two. But one I'm working on actively right now. :) I live for paranormal shows. Ghost Adventures, My Ghost Story/Celebrity Ghost Story, Paranormal Witness, A Ghost Inside My Child (is that the title of that? LOL) and others. Good advice. :)

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    1. Bwaa ha ha, Calisa, or whatever Dracula might say. I'm not a paranormal buff but it does sound enticing. Good luck with your efforts!

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  2. Hello Calisa, thank you for your comments. Good luck with your writing also.

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