Author Camilla Chafer Talks about the Salem Witch Trials and her Novel, ILLICIT MAGIC

Hi Dark Phantom, it’s been almost a year since I last joined you for a chat about my writing life. I’m really glad to be back today to tell you more about my research into witches and the witch hunts that sparked the idea for Illicit Magic and the Stella Mayweather series. The Salem witch [...]

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Guest post by Kenya Wright, author of Fire Baptized

I don’t intentionally read books to drool over hot muscular men. It’s just what happens to me sometimes. I’m enjoying the story, loving the plotline, and then out of nowhere a gorgeous guy steps on the scene, capturing my heart. I have plenty of book boyfriends, but we’re all busy with things to do, so [...]

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Guest post by Lisa Mondello, author of THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT

I want to thank THE DARK PHANTOM for having me as a guest blogger today. I’m excited to tell you about my book, THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT, book 2 in my Fate with a Helping Hand series. Today I’m going to talk about setting. When I started writing THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT, I knew I wanted to [...]

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On the Spotlight: Kellyann Zuzulo, author of The Genie Ignites

A former journalist, Kellyann’s interest in Middle Eastern myth and legend stems from her stint as a Managing Editor of Publications for the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C. She is a published author of several genie romance novellas. One book, Angels & Genies, was included in a collection for which Charlaine Harris [...]

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Interview with Jill Limber, author of Montana Morning

A multi-published author and former RWA President, Jill Limber’s latest books are Montana Morning, A Heart That Dares and The Right Track. As a child, some of Jill’s tales got her in trouble, but now she gets paid for them. Residing in San Diego with her husband and a trio of dogs and one very [...]

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“Quite Spaces,” by Darcy Flynn

When I started writing my novel, my son was in second year in college and my husband had recently begun working from home. I thought, how wonderful, we’ll be working here at the house together. Side by side, having afternoon tea and enjoying our farm. But what I didn’t anticipate were the frequent interruptions I’d [...]

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“Twin Trouble and Poisoned Chocolates,” by Nikki Jefford

Last time I was here I mentioned my upcoming YA paranormal romance novel Entangled and my favorite cookbook Health by Chocolate. I’m back to announce the release of Entangled and share a chocolate recipe (courtesy of Victoria Laine). Entangled in Brief Twin witches become trapped in one body after a resurrection spell goes wrong. Cause [...]

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“Filling the Creative Well,” by Trish McCallan, author of Forged In Fire

I’ve always loved to read. If I’m waiting somewhere and I’ve forgotten a book, I’ve been known to read the back of a match stick booklet, or every single item on the menu. In high school, college and early in my working life, I’d often read a book a day. I was voracious, devouring authors [...]

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Guest Post and Excerpt by Paranormal Author Serena Zane

There are things in this world that can’t just be explained away, happenings that occur and evil that dwells in the darkest recesses of the Earth. Have you ever wondered what causes a darkness to settle over you, that eerie feeling that something just isn’t right? I know I have, and so has Detective Nikki [...]

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“Confessions of a Love Junkie and Chocoholic,” by Nikki Jefford

Between the Sheets I find kiss scenes more challenging to write than sex. BUT, even more than steamy scenes, I love build-up and playful banter. In addition to paranormal YA and historical romance, I write erotica under a nom de plume. Real Life Romance I met my husband, the love of my life, Sébastien, in [...]

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