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All week treat: Snarkology Paranormal blog hop

10/28/2013

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My winner is Trix. Thanks so much for the great comments, everyone. I had a blast and hope you did too!

A big thanks to our hostess with the mostess (but hopefully not the ghostess), Melissa Snark for setting up this hop. *mwah* 

Every year at Halloween I try to read something spooky, aside from my usual paranormal fiction stories. This year, the national news fit that description, (ha-ha) but I also picked up The Little Book of True Ghost Stories by Echo Bodine. Ms. Bodine is a reluctant psychic who eventually came to terms with her abilities and is now a psychic/medium, a healer, author, teacher, ghostbuster and media personality. She is one busy lady! 

In the book True Ghost Stories, Bodine recounts her adventurous going to various places and contacting ghosts, who she can see and communicate with. Most of the time she's asked to send them to the other side because they are disrupting people here. She gives several reasons ghosts or spirits stay with us. Some of them are afraid of what awaits them, some don't want to see folks they knew on the other side and some are just having fun. This book is well written and Ms. Bodine has had many interesting adventures in her life. I don't always believe "ghostbusters", but the author's matter-of-fact tone and down to Earth writing style has convinced me she actually sees and and hears supernatural beings.

How about you? Do you believe ghosts visit us and can be sent to to the other side where they belong? Leave me a comment below and be entered to win your choice of one of my back list Ebooks, that's anything except Awaken the Fire, or a bookmark magnet goodie pack filled with delightful handmade items, if you're in the US or Canada. And, like that wasn't enough wonderfulness, you can enter my Write the Next Line contest for a chance to win some super cool dragon bling  http://bit.ly/GzFOPV   Hop on over to the next person on the list for more chances to win. Good luck!

Below is a slightly steamy excerpt to get you in the mood for magic and love this Halloween. Thank you for reading!

                                           

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“What the hell is he doing here?” Adam asked, whirling to face Maurice.

“He volunteered to work with Star. Lucas has excellent skills, and we feel he’s well suited to this job.” Maurice frowned. “Is there a problem?”

Fury coursed through Star. “I’m not working with him.” She folded her arms and glared at Lucas.

“Oh, come now. We’ll have a good time together. It will give us a chance to get better acquainted,” Lucas said.

“I don’t want to get acquainted with you. You’re a liar and a thief, and that’s all I need to know about you.”

“Oh dear, you’re upset with me. Let’s have a drink together, the four of us, and chat. Is it too early for cocktails?”

Lucas laid his hand on Star’s neck, and a burst of white-hot energy shot through her. Pleasure mixed with pain, heat tinged with cold. She gasped. The last time she’d seen this man—who had once been Adam’s teacher—he’d turned into a snake, then back to human form. He’d threatened Adam and coerced him into robbing a jewellery store. They’d not parted on the best of terms. What the hell was he doing here?

“Look at me. Look into my eyes. Once you get to know me, I’m really not a bad person,” Lucas said in a low, hypnotic voice.

The room and everyone in it receded to the background, and all Star saw was Lucas’ eyes. They began as a dark green, and as she watched, turned white-gold, then crimson. They were compelling, magnetic, and she couldn’t look away. 

“You have such fire in you. Let it out, see what it feels like.”

A surge of electricity moved from her centre up through her body. She’d felt this in the past, when practising magic, but this time was different. There was a wildness about this energy, a tinge of wickedness, a feeling of wanton, unruly lust, like nothing she’d felt before. Heat built between her legs, and she moaned involuntarily. Her pussy clenched, and suddenly she could smell Adam, then Tristan and their male scents filling her nostrils. 

She had a flash to the last time they were all together in bed, and her knees went weak with desire. A picture played in her mind of them all naked, in a heap on the floor. Saliva formed, as she saw herself closing her mouth around Adam’s cock, licking it up and down, then biting Tristan on his thigh, raining kisses all over both of them.

“That’s it, let it burn,” Lucas whispered.

Dimly, she was aware that Adam now stood next to her.

“Let go of her,” he growled, reaching out to grab Lucas.

“Uh-uh.” Lucas held up a hand and Star felt a push of power. Adam stumbled back.

Tristan stepped up next to Star, touched her other arm, and put a hand on Adam’s shoulder. A surge of energy flowed into her and she felt the strength of both men release her from the grip of Lucas’ control. Star blinked her eyes, and the spell was broken. Lucas let go of Star’s arm and stepped back and looked at the three of them. 

“Well, well, that was quite a burst of power. Where did that come from? I see you all have been up to something. Lovely. I can’t wait to hear about this.”

A thick, hot haze filled the room. Dark red swirls surrounded Tristan, Adam and Lucas. The hair on the back of Star’s neck stood on end, and despite the heat, a chill ran down her spine. All three men were projecting their force and the intensity was palpable. Adam growled again, and Star felt him tense. Tristan tightened his grip on Adam.

Maurice waved a hand and murmured and a cold breeze blew through the room. Immediately, the power dialled down. 

“Gentlemen and ladies, that will be enough. What is going on here?”

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29 Comments
Trix
10/28/2013 07:55:15 am

The excerpt is really appealing!

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Naomi Bellina
10/28/2013 10:53:29 am

Thank you!

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Karina V
10/28/2013 08:54:01 am

I love Halloween but I'm rather skeptical to the whole ghost concept! :D Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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Naomi Bellina
10/28/2013 10:55:10 am

Maybe one day we'll know for sure whether ghosts exist or not. Thanks for stopping by.

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Karen Michelle Nutt link
10/28/2013 10:38:33 am

Yep, I believe! :)

If you're in the mood for a Halloween tale, don't forget to hop over to my blog for a flash fiction treat and other awesome goodies! :)
<a href="http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com/2013/10/remains-to-be-seen-by-karen-michelle.html">More fun with the Snarkology Blog Hop at KMN Books</a>.

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Naomi Bellina
10/28/2013 10:55:42 am

Nice to have a believer in the crowd!

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Michelle Willms link
10/28/2013 10:56:23 am

I believe that ghosts are here, since I've seen them and had numerous experiences with them. I'm not certain anyone really has the power to send them anywhere. Who are we to determine where they really belong? Maybe they are here for a reason?

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Naomi Bellina
10/28/2013 11:43:52 am

Very true! That's why I enjoyed Ms. Bodine's book. Most of the ghosts she talked to had what they felt was a good reason to stay.

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bn100
10/28/2013 04:25:46 pm

No, I don't

bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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Naomi Bellina
10/29/2013 03:05:36 am

Thanks for checking in. I love to hear what people think!

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Lisa Rayns link
10/29/2013 02:51:25 am

I believe. Great excerpt!

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Naomi Bellina
10/29/2013 03:06:31 am

Another believer. Thank you for visiting!

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JeanMP
10/29/2013 04:48:24 am

Great excerpt, want more! I believe in ghosts, though never have encountered one.
skpetal at hotmail dot com

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Naomi Bellina
10/29/2013 10:42:54 am

Thank you! I always wonder if I would even know it was a ghost if I did encounter on.

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Kat de Falla link
10/29/2013 03:35:59 pm

Oh they are real all right - that's all I gotta say! Check out the prequel for my upcoming ghost novella - Haunts for Sale on www.romanceflash.com - thanks!!! The Attic by: Kat Green - Great post - I love this blog hop!

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Naomi Bellina
10/29/2013 04:47:38 pm

Sounds like you've seen a ghost or two. Thanks for dropping by!

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Eva Millien
10/30/2013 10:31:22 am

Great excerpt! Thanks for sharing the hop and your giveaway. Happy Halloween! evamillien at gmail dot com

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Naomi Bellina
10/30/2013 03:14:56 pm

You're welcome and thanks for stopping by.

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Shadow
10/30/2013 01:30:01 pm

Sounds fantastic! I cant wait to read more! Thanks for sharing! Happy Halloween! Thanks for the fun and goodies! :)
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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Naomi Bellina
10/30/2013 03:15:27 pm

Happy Halloween to you too!

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BookLady
10/30/2013 04:55:58 pm

Even though I have never seen one, I do believe in ghosts. Thanks for sharing the great excerpt. Happy Halloween!
bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Naomi Bellina
10/31/2013 02:29:35 am

Thanks for voting!

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kimmy lange
10/31/2013 02:22:47 am

I believe that their are things that happen around us that no one can explain so yes I believe in them. Thanks for the great post and giveaway! Happy Halloween!
kac_030 at yahoo dot com

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Naomi Bellina
10/31/2013 02:30:34 am

There are so many mysteries in this world. It's fun to explore! Thanks for the comment.

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Melissa Snark link
10/31/2013 05:40:10 am

Naomi,
You're welcome! And thank you for taking part in the Snarkology's Blog Hop! :-)

Great excerpt. I've got your story added to my want-to-read on Goodreads.

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Sherry S.
10/31/2013 09:56:48 am

I love the excerpt and can't wait to read this book.
sstrode at scrtc dot com

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Naomi Bellina
11/1/2013 03:31:39 am

Thanks for stopping by!

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Meghan Stith
10/31/2013 04:54:57 pm

I do think ghosts exist but I have no evidence to back that up!
Thanks for the giveaway!
mestith at gmail dot com

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Naomi Bellina
11/1/2013 03:32:11 am

Maybe one day we will. Thanks for the comment!

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