Book Bloggers, Help! Share the Redcliffe Novels #ASMSG

Hello folks! Today is a simple plea: help me spread the word about the Redcliffe novels series, and my adult paranormal and contemporary English Gothic stories. I am desperately trying to find my audience, but my efforts are bringing little return. I need help. I need you.

If you are a book blogger, reviewer, or relevant PR person, please add yourself to my contact list (link here). I promise that I will only ever send you press releases or special offers, and will not try to sell you anything. I need you to share my books with the world, and in return, I will try to help with your own cause, whatever that may be. Thank you.

If you are a reader, and you want to discover the Redcliffe novels series, join my tribe today, and I will send you a fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

MULTI INDIE AUTHOR SALE EVENT #sharingiscaring #indie #goindie

April 19th & 20th.

Over 100 Indie authors have placed one or more of their eBooks on sale for $.99 or FREE for this two-day event as a way to help readers find new authors. To celebrate, there are several things taking place.

1 - FACEBOOK EVENT  - https://www.facebook.com/events/1347821225278586

Join us for two days of author takeovers, contests, and all around fun!  

2 - RAFFLECOPTER - Want to earn chances to win the grand prize of an Amazon Gift Card valued at $100, then check out our Rafflecopter link. There are hundreds of ways for you to earn a chance to win and find new authors at the same time! http://gvwy.io/q8lpu6l

3 - LIST OF BOOKS ON SALE - Click on this link http://smarturl.it/IndieSale to get the the list of all the books on sale and the links you can find them at. But hurry, because the prices go back up after the event is over! Don’t miss out!

               

Summer Holidays and Spiritual Happenings #pbloggers

Hello! We are settling in to our Big Summer Holidays now, and I am inviting you to join me at Northwich Memorial Court next weekend for our big Mind, Body, Spirit event.

                     

There are mediums and Tarot readers, fabulous authors (myself included) to speak with, beautiful crystals and handmade gifts for sale, music, dancing, yoga, spiritual development and lots more. See you there!

Join my tribe today, and I will send you a fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

Books in the Boatyard at Middlewich FAB Festival

This week is very exciting because we are preparing for the annual Middlewich Folk and Boat festival, and this year I am very pleased to announce that I will be exhibiting my books in the boatyard! Come and see me at Middlewich Narrowboats on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June. I will be floating about (not in the canal, I hope), although I do have Rose Fete parade duties with my daughters on the Saturday morning and there is lots happening all around the town to keep everyone busy. Suffice to say, I will be around, and I hope you will be too. See you at #MFAB!

For more details about the Middlewich Folk and Boat festival, see the official website, where you can find listings for music events, visiting celebrities, entertainment, shopping, camping and more.

Get it Now! The Vampire of Blackpool #ASMSG

And we're live! The Vampire of Blackpool is ready to order in paperback and ebook formats. Get your copy now, or come and visit me in Crewe this Bank Holiday weekend where I will sign the book and give it to you personally. *Drum roll please* Ta-da! 

Join my tribe today, and I will send you a fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

Meet the Pagan Housewife at Crewe Alexandra FC

I am getting out there again! This socializing thing is becoming a bit of a habit, and I have to say I rather enjoy it. You can meet me, Catherine Green, aka the Pagan Housewife, at Crewe Alexandra Football Club this Bank Holiday weekend. It is really easy to get there by train or car, since the stadium is right behind the train station and about 10 minutes drive from the M6 motorway.

On Saturday 28th May I will be talking about British Paranormal Romance, my writing process, and showcasing my novels, including the official launch of The Vampire of Blackpool. Come and join me if you love reading, love to write, and love to support your local Indie book scene.

On Sunday 29th May I will be talking as SpookyMrsGreen, the Pagan Housewife, and sharing tales of my ghost hunting adventures, my pagan lifestyle, and being an eco-conscious parent. Both talks are in the Pink Room at 2:15pm, and there are lots of other talks and workshops happening throughout the weekend.

See you in Crewe!

"The Vampire of Blackpool" Limited Edition Paperback Novel

The Vampire of Blackpool is available to order now as a limited edition paperback novel! Get your copy here. Enjoy!

The vampire, the witch, and the hunter battle it out in a contemporary Gothic adventure in Northern England.

Meredith Hanson lives in Blackpool, the former Victorian holiday hotspot of Northern England. She masquerades as a reclusive author, feeding on the blood of unsuspecting tourists without remorse. Her life takes on new meaning when she meets a young witch in a local pub one evening. Despite Meredith’s cold demeanour, she finds herself oddly fascinated with Samantha Morris, and falls into an accidental relationship with the girl. It is at this time that a vampire hunter arrives in Blackpool. He is tough, he is determined, and his next target is an ancient vampire that has been spotted in the tourist town. He intends to bring her down and destroy her to save the lives of innocent humans. 

Will he succeed? Or will the experienced vampire seductress be the cause of his undoing? 

Join my tribe today, and I will send you a fabulous FREE book to get you started… (be warned, my vampires do not sparkle, and my wolves will bite!) 

Vampire Book Launch in Crewe! See you at the Football Stadium

The date is looming! My next novel is launching in just 2 weeks’ time. You can preorder your copy of The Vampire of Blackpool now if you like, and you can come and see me at the official launch weekend in Crewe on 28th and 29th May. I will be at the Rosemary Douglas mind, body and spirit event all weekend at Crewe Alexandra football stadium. See you there!

Oh, and there will be other people to see while you visit. We have an array of fabulous musicians, healers, therapists, cosmetic specialists, crystal people and health and wellbeing practitioners all coming to see you. Pop along for some free gifts, enter the grand prize draw, and open your mind to new experiences. You can also receive some well deserved TLC for yourself and your body. Bliss!

 

#SampleSunday The Vampire of Blackpool

Today I share an excerpt from my new (unpublished) novel The Vampire of Blackpool for #SampleSunday. I am very excited about this one, and I cannot wait to see it in print! Enjoy…

“I know you are up there,” the man said suddenly, and I stifled a gasp, crouching still and silent, “Come out and face me, vampire.”

He was a hunter.  I knew immediately by the bitter tone of his voice, and the courageous nature of his words.  For the first time in over seventy years, I was facing a vampire hunter who wanted my head on his sword.  I felt nothing.  I could easily dispatch of him.  I had done so with all the other vampire hunters throughout the centuries.  In the early years they truly believed in the power of crosses, holy water and garlic.  At first these tools had caused a little discomfort, but I had learned to overcome them.  Wooden stakes were still a problem.  There was something about wood that simply disagreed with a vampire’s body.  It was one of the few materials from which we could only heal at human speed, unless it pierced our heart, in which case it killed.  We had the same problem with pure silver.  The metal contained a natural repellent, and it worked for both vampires and shapeshifters.  We were still unsure of the reasons why.  Our ancient texts and teachers believed it was all tied to the magic of the moon.  All I knew was that I avoided coming into contact with wood and silver at all costs.  

The man paced a few steps in a tight circle, looking up to where I crouched in the shadows.  He knew I was here.  He was not about to give up.  I found myself intrigued.  I could descend upon him now and kill him immediately.  I would drop his body into the ocean and nobody would be any the wiser.  But I still smarted from Samantha’s attack earlier that evening.  Despite my crazed feeding in the nightclubs, I felt weakened, exposed.  I was also angry.  How dare such a young upstart as her do that to me?  I warned her that she was in danger, and still she pursued me.  It was her fault.  She brought it on herself.  The anger that had been bubbling just below the surface suddenly burst forward, and I hissed, leaping down from my perch and aiming for the vampire hunter.  I landed on his shoulders almost immediately and he crumpled to the floor with a shout, sprawling in the soft, dry sand at the very edge of the beach.  


*Image courtesy of Squidoo.com

The Vampire of Blackpool Tells Her Story #HDH #ReadMe

Hello and welcome to the Hump Day Hook. Here is an excerpt from one of my works in progress, currently named The Vampire of Blackpool. It is next on my list for editing and publishing.

Leaping up into the air, I struggled to ascend at first.  My balance was unsteady and my body felt like a lead weight.  Gritting my teeth, I forced my mind to focus, and I managed a swift if unstable flight to the hospital.  Fortunately it was only a short distance away, but by the time I alighted behind a brick store shed in the grounds of my destination, I almost collapsed.  I was starving.  I was weak.  I managed to walk slowly across the road and towards the double doors that led into the waiting room for the casualty department.  There were ambulances and vehicles coming and going, but the pavement was strangely empty of people.  All the busy life was contained within the building.

Staggering through the automatic doors, I gasped as a wave of sheer exhaustion poured over me.  I was descending into bloodlust.  I very nearly attacked the first person I set eyes on, but at the last moment managed to control myself.  I was surrounded by beating hearts and succulent bodies.  I needed blood.   As I leaned against the wall, my breath rasping, my eyes wild with hunger and pain, I became aware of voices approaching as two nurses hurried to my aid.

“Here,” one woman shouted, “Let us help you.”

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*Vampire image courtesy of Sam Briggs at Deviant Art