Hello, Serena. Thank you for hosting SPI (Spectral Paranormal Investigations), Ghost Guardian Series, Book 2 on your lovely website. I’m excited and honored to be here😊
So glad to have you here. Let's get started with the author interview- What’s your one-line pitch or teaser for the book?
The team’s mission: Rescue ALL spirits left behind, even the evil ones – murder, mystery, and mayhem…in ghost form.
Tell readers a little about your main character or characters?
Bri Lancaster’s ability to see and communicate with ghosts made her a recluse in her teen years. Now she’s older and has gained the knowledge to help spirits find their way into the light (even the evil ones). She also found the love of her life, who is a police detective and a member of SPI.
During their senior year in high school, Kyle Benton fell hard for Bri, his new neighbor. Then throughout his four years in college, he never lost hope that he would find her again. And he did…
Where do you like to write? Do you have an office or writing nook?
I write several places in my home (depending on my mood): in my sunroom, on the couch in my living room, or sitting on my bed. At the RV, I write on the porch, at the kitchen table, on the couch, or on the bed. And sometimes I’ll write at my favorite café. I’m not a desk person.
What is one of your best marketing tips for other authors?
I’m a horrible marketer, but I do have a favorite marketing trend I’ve used for every book release. It’s visiting book blogs like yours, Serena, that host and share my newest releases. Bewitching Book Tours is great for boosting a book. I also have someone to help spread the word over social media. If anyone else has some good tips…well, I’m all ears😊
What websites or tools have you found that offer the best results?
I use the web to do research – no favorite websites. I also have a wonderful person who critiques / edits my chapters as I finish them (which has become my best book preparation before submitting it to my publisher).
Any advice for aspiring writers?
If you love writing, do it every day. It’s like working the brain to form a good habit that becomes a structured writing schedule.
The more you write and read, the better writer you become. I read books in the genres I like to write.
When ideas or a certain wordage for a sentence comes to me, I carry a journal to jot it down - always be prepared for when inspiration strikes.
Having another author / reader critique your work or joining an in-person or on-line writing group also helps improve your writing.
Serena, thank you again for hosting SPI, Ghost Guardian Series, Book 2. You and your amazing place are special, and I enjoyed spending time here with you. Heart Hugs, S. Peters-Davis
Spectral Paranormal Investigations Ghost Guardians
Book Two
S. Peters-Davis
Genre: Paranormal Suspense Romance Thriller, Paranormal Romance, New Adult, Suspense-Mystery
Publisher: BWL Publishing, Inc.
Date of Publication: July 2023
ISBN 9780228626442
Word Count: 54,000
Cover Artist: Pandora Designs
SPI (Spectral Paranormal Investigations) The team’s mission: Rescue ALL spirits left behind, even the evil ones. Murder, Mystery, and Mayhen…in ghost form
Book Description:
Bri Lancaster and Kyle Benton (SPI ghost detectives) investigate an 1880s rundown, haunted mansion in the middle of nowhere during one of the harshest winters remembered.
The SPI team uncovers that the evil entity bound to the mansion has trapped innocent spirits into an endless loop of abuse, sorrow, and the ultimate…death. In order to rescue the captives, the team discovers they must first defeat the crazed, abusive ghost.
But what happens when SPI team member, Kyle, goes comatose and the only way to rescue him is to extract the horrifying evil entity from Kyle’s body?
Excerpt
Bri’s
point of view
“We’re fine but a bit rattled.” Kyle glanced at me and
then back at his father. “Sorry for the late visit, but I wanted you to hear
what happened firsthand. Let’s sit at the kitchen table.” Kyle grabbed my hand
and pulled me to a chair.
Miles shook his head as he pulled off his outside gear
and settled into a chair across from Kyle and me. “I had no idea the weather
would turn into a snowstorm, more like a blizzard. It took some time for you to
get back here, didn’t it?” Without waiting for an answer, he continued,
“Sorry about that. Glad you made it without incident.”
“Well, about that…” Kyle nodded toward me. “Tell Dad
everything.”
I did, not leaving out the woman in the window or the
scary-looking man in the mansion doorway, or how the appearance of the building
went back in time to brand new. Nor did I skip describing the sign I saw that
disappeared or the distance we’d driven when we saw the last two women and how
something must be keeping them stuck there.
“Wow, I had no idea that kind of history was attached
to the old mansion. It makes me think of the bordello stories my grandparents
shared. Turned out more of a horror story.” Miles stared at me. “Did you open
doors to any of the rooms upstairs?”
“None. The vibe came across as pure evil.” A chill
zipped up my spine like a sawblade, making me shiver, and my eyes slammed shut.
Everything went dark.
Then suddenly, I popped back to the mansion, reliving
each moment there. Only this time, my trip ended with me standing in front of
the black-eyed man at the door. His arms reached toward me. My paralyzed body
couldn’t move as he grabbed my shoulders with stabbing force. I said, “I have
no fear,” repeating the mantra. His mouth stretched open, long and wide, and
his pointed teeth lengthened. The familiar stench coated my face, the same as
my earlier visit. Then I said, “I am filled with love and light; the Divine is
my shield.” Before I could repeat the mantra, his mouth closed, and he vanished
into a cloud of black smoke.
Voices called my name, echoing inside my brain until I
forced my eyes open to Kyle’s handsome face. His warm hands released each side
of my head.
“What happened to you? It’s like you passed out in the
chair, then after a bit, you’re repeating a mantra. Dad and I hollered your
name, but you couldn’t hear us.” Kyle studied my face. “You did pass out,
didn’t you?”
“I’ve never experienced anything like what just
happened. I’m not sure how it happened, but I returned to the mansion and got a
good picture of that man’s appearance. I believe his clothing dates back to
that of the 1885 plaque. That’s a starting point for research of when the place
was built and who owned it.” My heart beat like a mountain of drums in my
chest. “Some horrific trauma must have happened to that man to make him so
vile. He wanted to hurt me, maybe even kill me.”
S. Peters-Davis writes multi-genre stories but loves penning a good page-turning suspense-thriller, especially when it’s a ghost story and a romance. Paranormal suspense-thriller romances are her favorites. When she’s not writing, editing, or reading, she’s hiking, RV’ing, fishing, playing with grandchildren and her dog, Sparky, or enjoying time with her favorite muse (her husband) in Southwest Michigan.
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Hello, Serena:) Thank you so much for hosting SPI, Ghost Guardians, Book 2. I enjoyed the interview and always like to stop in and visit your place. Best to you always, Heart Hugs, Susan
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