13 October 2012


       When I was asked to share a true paranormal tale of my own, I was excited. “Should be easy,” I thought. “Everyone has one.” A house that creeks, TVs turning themselves off or on, reading another person’s thoughts. But after wracking my brain for hours I could not come up with a single, solitary memory where the paranormal touched my life. I guess I’m just too…*gulp* boring. Even ghosts avoid me.

       I’ve always wanted to have a paranormal experience. I really have. Whenever people tell me about seeing a ghost or dreaming something then it actually coming true I have been pea green with envy. And I should have had one darn it. My uncle, my grandmother, and my brother have all seen ghosts. Often. I believe them because these are not people who would make this stuff up. In fact, when I asked them about these experiences, they would clam up. Deny it until I pried and pried, and they finally broke down. I mean I was always the one into the occult and paranormal, even considered becoming a parapsychologist, yet I have never had any brushes with the paranormal. It’s in my genes, damn it. Why couldn’t I have gotten the psychic gene instead of the weak ankles gene? Darn you, universe.

       I wasn’t going to let my lack of latent preternatural stop me from chasing the paranormal either. (Stubborn gene present and accounted for though.) I’ve walked around with an EMP meter and the gage didn’t jump. I’ve used a Ouija board countless times without the pointer moving a millimeter. I’ve read books on opening my consciousness and tapping inner psychic potential. No matter how many minutes of meditation I’ve attempted the only thing that opened was my mouth to yawn. (I so suck at meditation.) Heck, I even attempted witchcraft spells. The only thing that came from them was I had an awesome candle and herb collection for years.

       So I wish I had a paranormal tale to tell, I really do, but sad to admit there has been precious little magic in my life. Perhaps that’s why I, and so many others, are so drawn to the paranormal. Because we all need a little magic in our lives. To believe in something more than what our five senses reveal to us. That miracles are possible. People are capable of extraordinary, unexplained feats. That death is just a transformation from one form of energy to another. That there’s more to life than grocery shopping, work, and walking the dog. That one day something enchanting, something special will come into our lives be it a ghost, Bigfoot, or just the feeling you’re not alone in this universe. That’s worth chasing. Or just visiting a bookstore for.

       What about you? Am I in the minority or have all of you all had a paranormal experience? If you haven’t, do you want to? Why?



Title: To Catch A Vampire (A F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad Investigation #2)
Author: Jennifer Harlow
Publisher: Midnight Ink Books, 288 Pages (September 8th, 2012)
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Synopsis: Mission #2 brings sizzling kisses and deadly vengeance

Beatrice Alexander is still adjusting to life as a secret special agent, wiping out zombies and other supernatural threats. Now, a new case requires partnership with her annoying and gorgeous vampire co-worker Oliver. To infiltrate the goth vamp scene in Dallas, Texas, they must go undercover as a married couple and, Oliver's convincing public affection has Bea swooning in her bustier and fishnets. Clubbing with the undead turns bloody when Oliver's old enemy, the vampire lord of Dallas, turns up.
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Beatrice Alexander, telekinetic special agent, is still adjusting to life among the F.R.E.A.K.S. while wiping out zombies and other supernatural threats. When Bea learns about her “special assignment” investigating a series of human disappearances with Oliver Montrose, her gorgeous but annoying vampire co-worker, she reluctantly agrees to go undercover. Disguised as a married couple, they infiltrate the gothic vamp scene in Dallas. While sniffing out clues, Oliver's convincing public—and not so public—displays of affection have Bea swooning in her bustier and fishnets. Between contending with her fake husband’s ex-lover Marianna and feeling guilty for hiding the mission from her werewolf crush Will, Bea discovers she’s not the only F.R.E.A.K. keeping secrets. Clubbing with the undead turns bloody when Oliver's old enemy, the Lord of Dallas, decides to seek his revenge. Caught in the crossfire, Bea is up to her neck in blood-sucking trouble.



Author Bio: 

Jennifer Harlow spent her restless childhood fighting with her three brothers and scaring the heck out of herself with horror movies and books. She grew up to earn a degree at the University of Virginia which she put to use as a radio DJ, crisis hotline volunteer, bookseller, lab assistant, wedding coordinator, and government investigator. Currently she calls Northern Virginia home but that restless itch is ever present. In her free time, she continues to scare the beejepers out of herself watching scary movies and opening her credit card bills.


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Jennifer, thanks SO much for writing up this post. I'm sure there are more people out there who haven't had an experience than there are. I sometimes wish I was one who hasn't. Also thanks goes out to  Midnight Ink Books, an imprint of Llewellyn Publications for donation a copy of this title for this giveaway.


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11 comments:

  1. OOh I haven't heard of this series but it looks like an intriguing read! I love vampires!

    jessica(DOT)agreatread(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  2. I haven't had a paranormal experience. But I do feel like I have some great intuition. It creeps me out a lot.

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  3. Jennifer is right - I, too, believe there is far more to life than grocery shopping, work, and walking the dog! And thank you both for the giveaway, To Catch a Vampire looks like a creepily fun read ~ <3
    Mary DeBorde (M.A.D.)
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail dot com

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  4. I've had a paranormal experience, when I was younger. And on my mother's side everyone has experience something paranormal in their life.

    Great post! This is the first I'm hearing about this series and it sounds awesome! I'm adding it to my tbr list =)

    Poison_Mimosa(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. Jessica-Hope you like it
    Vivien-I'm kind of the same but I think my intuition comes from a life of watching people and having a good memory. Training not the paranormal gets the credit IMO.

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  6. oooooo I like the cover of the book!!! It reminds me of anime!!! I'm not a huge fan of vampires (it should be on itss way out, now that it's super overused lol), but I always give a book a chance. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  7. I haven't had any paranormal experiences. I don't want to either! I scare way too easily!

    lexiboo202(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. MAD-Lets hope that there is more to life than that, right?
    Hollow-Yeah half my family are "psychic" but that gene bypassed me (sadly the premature gray hair one didn't).
    Alyssa-Glad you like the cover. If you like zombies you might try the first MIND OVER MONSTERS. They are definitely not "vampire books" but are paranormal.
    Lexi-Glad I'm not the only one.

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  9. I have had quite a few strange experiences throughout my life. Trust me...you are very lucky that you are able to avoid them!
    videoclimber(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. This is the first I have heard of this series! It sounds great!

    Thanks for sharing!
    mmafsmith AT gmail DOT com

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  11. thanks for the giveaway
    irreplaceablehunny at hotmail.com

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