Category Archives: Halloween

Carving…Things

Are you a pumpkin carver? Or maybe you prefer keepin’ it old school by carving turnips. What about potato skins, orange rinds or bell peppers? When you think about it, all you really need for a passable jack ‘o lantern … Continue reading

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The Scariest Thing

I was thinking recently about our Halloween decorations, and how different people and kids are about what they perceive as “scary”. Some kids won’t even come up the walk, because the whole mood of our yard is just way too … Continue reading

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Excerpt Day: Jack

Today’s excerpt is from a Halloween story…which I thought was somewhat appropriate given that some people on Facebook are calling for an end to Valentine’s Day with a second Halloween instead… The next serial story starts Monday and will be … Continue reading

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Into the Wild…

In an eleventh-hour decision this past Saturday morning, I suggested to my husband that we do a Creepy Campout for the theme of our Halloween yard haunt this year. Yes, normally we have these planned far, far in advance, but … Continue reading

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Month O’Screams Grand Prize Winner: Marilyn R.!


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Author Interview: Ryan Casey

Today we’re chatting with dark suspense author Ryan Casey – read an excerpt from his story, The Painting here. And remember to comment on this post or sign up here for your chance to win a box of books and other fun stuff this Friday!
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Month O’Screams: The Final Week & Grand Prize Drawing


Can you believe it’s the last week of October already? Halloween is just four days away, and my husband and I are knee-deep in skulls and creepy-crawlies planning scares for the kiddies that night.
Of course the weather will be bad, but it generally is, so …

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Ebook Bundle Giveaway 2 Winner: Carol Ward!

Congratulations to our second prize package winner (as per Random.org):
Carol Ward!
Your books will be in your inbox soon…yay!
There’s still time to win – comment on any post this month, or use the handy form for your chance at a print book bundle to be given away next Thursday (Halloween)…
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Excerpt: The Sacrifices We Make by Saul Tanpepper

Meet Saul Tanpepper in his interview here, and connect with him at his web site (links to social media, blogs, etc there).
Have you refilled your mug? Turned the lights up bright? Enjoy this creepy excerpt, and then comment on this post or sign up here for your chance to win free books…details here…
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Excerpt: The Painting by Ryan Casey

We’re getting creepier as the day wears on! Check out this excerpt from The Painting by Ryan Casey – and come back for an interview with the author himself next Wednesday! As always this month, remember to comment on this post or sign up here for your chance to win a bunch of ebooks tonight…including a copy of this book!
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