Miss Me? I'll be at N.N. Light's Book Heaven's 7th Annual Trick or Treat Bonanza #nnlight #scifi #paranormal

 

Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the month to celebrate all things paranormal, supernatural, suspenseful and mystical. If you’re like me, you’ll want to accept this very special invitation to join the festivities at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s 7th annual Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. 20 authors share what they’d dress up as for Halloween as well as 33 books featured plus a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

 

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, ABSOLUTION, will be featured on October 29. Wait until you read what my Halloween costume would be. You won’t want to miss it.

 

Bookmark this event and tell your friends:

 

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/trick-or-treat-book-bonanza

Ghosts and Goblins and Things That Go Bump In The Night - IT'S HALLOWEEN #halloween #paranormal #vampires #plparker #romance

Ghosts and Goblins and things that go bump in the night! Fun?  Maybe but at least time for a good scare!

In tune with the coming scary holiday, my vampire romance novel, ABSOLUTION, will be free on Amazon on October 31 and November 1.  Stop by and download your copy and be ready to step through the gate to the unknown.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Absolution-P-L-Parker-ebook/dp/B07NZ436FV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FUDC49HLTS7T&keywords=absolution+by+p.l.+parker&qid=1698610392&sprefix=absolution+by+p.l.+parker%2Caps%2C838&sr=8-1

See you there - and Happy Halloween!

Patsy

Scary Stories - When You Know It's the Wrong Thing to Do! #halloween #scary #plparker #devil

I've always been amazed at what stupid moves people can do when it comes to scary movies and stories! Like spend the night in a haunted house or head into a dark basement, that sort of thing. My favorite is the Geico commercial where the kids hide in a shed behind the chainsaws and Jason is looking very disgusted. Pretty much how I feel but in keeping with the Halloween theme, I always like to direct people to my short scary read just in time for the season!  

She just can't help herself!  

THE RETURNING

https://www.plparker.net/_files/ugd/99002d_b4ece93cae4144efa0d37953613faef7.pdf

Happy Halloween!

When You're All Alone in the Country - La La La #giveaway #mustreads #plparker #nnlight

"When you're all alone in the country, and the night is dark as pitch, just be bold because you know there's no such thing as a witch!"

Or is there?

Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the month to celebrate all things paranormal, supernatural, suspenseful and mystical. If you’re like me, you’ll want to accept this very special invitation to join the festivities at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s 4th annual Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. 39 authors share what they’d dress up as for Halloween as well as 49 books featured plus a chance to win one of the following:

 

One lucky reader will win a $75 Amazon (US) gift card.

 

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, ABSOLUTION (a vampire romance, will be featured on October 17. Wait until you read what my Halloween costume would be. You won’t want to miss it.

Book video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU0EHWSz054&t=27s

 

Bookmark this event and tell your friends:

 

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/trick-or-treat-book-bonanza

 

You Don't Get It! Don't Go In The Basement! #paranormal #horror #scaryreads #plparker

 

Have you ever watched a horror movie and asked yourself "Why"? I just don't get it!  Why would anyone in their right mind go alone into the basement of an old decrepit house? Makes absolutely no sense to me! Maybe it's because I've always had a fear of basements and what they could conceal. Nope! Won't get me stepping down into one!

I always like posting this short story at Halloween.  Still give me the chills to think about what this woman does.

For your Halloween reading pleasure!  The Returning.

https://06a63e60-6dc3-404b-a812-c454b3218b4b.filesusr.com/ugd/99002d_b4ece93cae4144efa0d37953613faef7.pdf

ABSOLUTION Featured Tomorrow, October 22, at N.N. Light's Trick or Treat Bonanza #giveaway #romancebooks #nnlight #plparker

Celebrate Halloween all month long at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s third annual Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. 32 books, 27 authors, $75 Amazon gift card giveaway plus discover what Halloween costumes these talented authors choose to wear!

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/trick-or-treat-book-bonanza 

And just in time for Halloween! My vampire romance novel, ABSOLUTION, is one of the featured books at N.N. Light's October 22, and is free, yes free on Amazon October 22 and 23. Stop by and grab your copy tomorrow.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NZ436FV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i5

Blurb:

From the mists of time…dark powers arise.

Born in blood and entombed for six hundred years, the dhampir Chloe awakens.

Zaccarius, the most feared Slayer of all, is sent to determine her worth and, if necessary, to render justice. Enthralled by the purity of her mind, he becomes her protector, only to fall beneath the armies of the Dark Master Jochad.

Ancient and dying, Jochad demands Chloe choose—her blood for the life of her lover!

Personal Paranormal - Memories

Because it's Halloween and the time of year when all the creepy, strange and weird things happen, I thought I'd share one of my own paranormal experiences.  I have to admit to being somewhat psychic. There were times when I'd scare my own family with things I knew were going to happen, etc., but it is such a part of me, I never questioned it.  I will admit that as I grew older, knowing things got to me so I learned to block them out, but there were those events that managed to sneak through even when I was keeping watch.

I digress.  Years and years ago, when I was 17 or so, I was sick and reclining on the couch in the living room. Mom had the ironing board set up and was ironing.  I felt myself floating up. I could see Mom below me ironing a shirt and my body lying on the couch. I kept floating up and then I was above the clouds and it was so beautiful there. The clouds were tipped with gold, pink, blue and green and in the distance a glowing sun or something.  

I said and it must have been aloud, "It's beautiful here."

Mom said, "What?"

And just like that I was pulled like lightning back into my body.  Mom was staring at me, the iron held above the shirt. 

"Yes, it is pretty in here," she said sounding confused and with a worried look on her face.

Knowing she was upset, I covered, saying "yeah, it is pretty," blah blah blah. But I will always remember the feeling of peace and joy that I experienced in that place.  

I feel like I had an out-of-body experience, no other explanation.  I saw too many things from above Mom's head as I floated up.  Didn't scare me a bit.

Have you had your own paranormal experience?  I'd love to hear about it.

Patsy
P. L. Parker
www.plparker.net

Vampires, the Walking Dead and Other Things That Go Bump in the Night!

So the month of October is upon us! Time for All Hallow's Eve.

Halloween dates back to the pagans and thought to have originated with the pagan festival of Samhain. It was also thought that at this time of year, the walls between the worlds thinned, enabling spirits to pass through and mess with their crops. Bonfires were lit to scare off evil spirits and offerings of food and drink were set up. Begging at the door grew from an ancient custom of knocking at doors to beg for a "soul cake" in return for a promise to pray for the dead. The Romans celebrated a like festival in honor of the goddess Pomona. 

But modern man has turned Halloween into a fun celebration replete with costumes, trick or treating and parties! 

Night creatures stalk the dark, vampires, zombies, witches, ghosts, goblins - you name it, they're out there searching for unwary victims. Personally, I stay home and hand out candy. Not going to tempt the fates.

 







Anyway, what could be more fun than a vampire story at Halloween and I have just the one for you. Absolution. 

Blurb: 

From the mists of time…dark powers arise.
Born in blood and entombed for six hundred years, the dhampir Chloe awakens.
Zaccarius, the most feared Slayer of all, is sent to determine her worth and, if necessary, to render justice. Enthralled by the purity of her mind, he becomes her protector, only to fall beneath the armies of the Dark Master Jochad.
Ancient and dying, Jochad demands Chloe choose—her blood for the life of her lover!

Only $.99 on Amazon.  Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NZ436FV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i7

You might enjoy the book video as well, although the cover has changed since my publisher closed down and I had to republish it myself.  Here's the link for the book video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU0EHWSz054

Stay safe October 31! 

Patsy
P.L. Parker

N.N. Light's Book Heaven's First Annual Trick or Treat Bonanza!

Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the month to celebrate all things paranormal, supernatural, suspenseful and mystical. If you’re like me, you’ll want to accept this very special invitation to join the festivities at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s first annual Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. 35 authors share what’s they’d dress up as for Halloween as well as 42 books featured plus a chance to win one of the following:

Enter to win a $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

Enter to win a $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

Enter to win a $25 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

Enter to win a $15 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

Enter to win a $10 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, Absolution

(vampire romance), will be featured on October 2. Wait until you read what my Halloween costume would be. You won’t want to miss it.

Bookmark this event and tell your friends.

Link: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/single-post/2019/10/02/Absolution-by-PLParker-is-a-Trick-or-Treat-Book-Bonanza-Pick-paranormalromance-vampires-PNR-giveaway

Patsy

P.L. Parker

Vampires - Love 'Em or Leave 'Em

My childhood was filled with scary movies. My older sisters dragged me to every scary film there ever was, and back in my childhood, you could go to the Saturday matinee - which always involved two movies for the price of 20 to 25 cents per child.  It was a win/win situation for my family. Mom got some alone time and we kids got to go to the movie.  Although at times, I would rather have stayed home, given the amount of horror films I witnessed during that time of my life.  

Vampire movies were the bane of my existence, but I have to admit, now I love watching them.  


Nosferatu (one I have never seen) was a silent picture that was produced in 1922, the very first vampire movie. Ugly as sin and his image evoked the very heart of evil.  




Me, I'd rather watch a movie or TV series where the bad guy is a hunk - like Gerard Butler as Dracula.






Or, Alex O'Loughlin in Moonlight

Or, Alexander Skarsgard in True-Blood

Or, Luke Evans in Dracula Untold

Or Lyle Schmid in Blood Ties!










And for you male bloggers, who can forget Kate Beckinsale in the Underworld movies?  

So many to choose from so why waste your time on the hideous ones?

In the spirit of Halloween, I'm giving away an e-copy of Absolution! My first and only vampire love story.  Leave a comment to be entered to win!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween - How about a Minion Halloween?

I have to say I love 
Halloween decorations though I'm not particularly inclined to put them up myself.  When the kids left, so did some of the decorating.  But over the years I've developed a fondness for Minions, they make me laugh! So why not Minion Halloween?  

In any event -

 OOOPS - these aren't minions, but love them just the same!

Halloween - Beware the Vampire who seeks Absolution.

Vampires have existed in the lore of many cultures for centuries. Tales of blood-drinking spirits are considered to be the precursors of modern day vampires.  Almost every ancient culture had its own bloodsucker, notably the goddess Sekhmet of Egypt.  


The Persians were the first to have tales of such creatures left on shards of pottery. The biblical figure of Lilith was considered a blood drinker, subsisting on the blood of babies. In ancient Greece, Empusa was the daughter of the goddess Hecate and transformed herself into a beautiful young woman and feasted on the blood of her lovers. Tales of blood drinkers are found in the ancient transcripts of India as well as appearing in old Jewish stories. And of course the most famous in history, Vlad the Impaler, and Countess Bathory (most prolific female murderer).

Vampire sightings in Transylvania caused a frenzy among the populace with stakings and grave diggings to identify the culprits.

Vampires in modern lore encompass both the good and the bad. Good vampires hunting the bad and bad vampires virtually feasting on any and all. 

Most of us are captured by the lore of the vampire. Creatures who fly in the night, drink the blood of the unsuspecting and, if things go bad, end up in the same ungodly fix!  

So beware!  All you who venture out on All Hallows Eve! The creatures of the night are circling.


Okay, so let's have a little contest.  Leave a comment and be entered to win an e-copy of Absolution.  While this is a horror story, I can't seen to write a book that doesn't have humor in it. Take a moment to watch the trailer!  I think you'll enjoy it. Contest ends November 1!

   
Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU0EHWSz054&t=11s

Buy Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Absolution-P-L-Parker-ebook/dp/B004QGYCA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508430100&sr=8-1&keywords=absolution+by+p.l.+parker

It's almost Halloween! A vampire who seeks absolution! The slayer who judges her worth!

October! Fall is in the air and a favorite holiday looms near! And who doesn't like Halloween? Jack-o'-lanterns adorn the haunted
houses, bats careen across the night sky,  gargoyles pose, ready to leap on the unsuspecting, goblins hide in the forest, switching babies for their own unholy spawn, witches brew their poison, zombies catch the unawares for a late night snack, ghosts haunt everything imaginable, werewolves howl at the moon, vampires drink the blood of the innocent, demons stalk the night. The TV is rife with horror movies, enough to scare even the strongest of hearts. I for one love to curl up in front of the TV and wile away my time hiding behind my blankie while these terror-inducing stories fill the screen. Sound like fun to you?

But what about a vampire who doesn't know she's one? Does she deserve to be forgiven?  Find out before the witching hour.

Absolution by P.L. Parker. $2.99 on Amazon. 

For years, travelers in the French Vosges Mountains heard the wailing of a woman echo in the hollows. Her cries went unbidden. No one was brave enough to seek out the source. Over time, the screams lessen, then stop. Eventually, even the memories slipped away, forgotten.

Six centuries later, two over-eager research assistants find and release the young half vampire, Chloe—unaware of events they unwittingly unleash with her.

Far away, other forces are aware of her awakening. Zaccarius, greatest of all the Slayers, is sent by the Council of Nine to seek out Chloe, determine her worth and render justice. Enticed by her purity and innocence, he becomes her protector. However, Jochad, the Dark Master and his army of evil vampires are eager to claim Chloe.

In the battle that ensues, Zaccarius falls beneath Jochad’s army. To save her lover, Chloe must make a choice. Ancient and dying, Jochad needs her blood to reanimate. His ultimatum—her blood or Zaccarius’ life.

Buy Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Absolution-P-L-Parker-ebook/dp/B004QGYCA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507405382&sr=8-1&keywords=absolution+by+P.L.+Parker