I’m late coming to the Hellraiser fandom, and I can’t believe what I’ve been missing. Hellraiser is one of those movies I put off watching despite how interesting Pinhead looked. My reason for not watching? It’s a weak one because it goes against my own rule about judging something myself and not being swayed by…
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Guest Blogger: Motivation Makes the Beast by Liese Sherwood-Fabre
In more than one of the many writing classes I completed, the instructor would note at some point, “the villain is the hero of his own story,” the antagonist has as strong a motivation as that of the hero. In the opponent’s mind, what’s behind his/her actions is as compelling and just and right—albeit sometimes…
Story Sample: Black Cat Beauty, Chronicles of Sable Kiki by Savanna Kougar
Title: Black Cat Beauty, Chronicles of Sable Kiki Author: Savanna Kougar Blurb: A private Halloween party in a Gothic mansion hidden in the Hollywood Hills. Add one party crasher, Sable Kiki, a naughty black cat with a sexy wild human side. Her covert assignment from her devious, always-cunning father: use her seductive wiles to discover the truth…
Story Sample: Firestorm by Marteeka Karland
Title: Firestorm Author: Marteeka Karland Blurb: Who rescues the hero when he gets in trouble? Logan’s tough as nails, but even a seasoned firefighter doesn’t stand a chance against a freak firestorm. The only logical thing to do is run. When he must choose between saving his own life and rescuing Gwinn, logic is the…
Story Sample: Drakon’s Promise by N.J. Walters
Title: Drakon’s Promise Author: N.J. Walters Blurb: Darius Varkas is a drakon. He’s neither human nor dragon. He’s both. He’s also the target of an ancient order who want to capture all drakons for their blood. When fresh, a drakon’s blood can cure any illness and prolong a human’s life, and the Knights will stop…
Story Sample: By Design by BA Tortuga
Title: By Design Author: BA Tortuga Blurb: When the boss is away, the cats will play. When Robin heads to North Carolina with his boss to help design and build a new conference center, he has a bunch of surprises in store for him. The building site is in the middle of nowhere, his boss…
Story Sample: Mated to Three by Sam Crescent
Title: Mated to Three Author: Sam Crescent Blurb: Three is always better than one! Reese, Alpha of the Riser Woods pack, has a crush on Bethany, a human waitress. He can’t have her, but he can’t stop looking at her. Draco finds Bethany attractive, but he sees that his Alpha wants her and keeps his…
Story Sample: Kandy Apple and Her Hellhounds by Savanna Kougar
Title: KANDY APPLE AND HER HELLHOUNDS Author: Savanna Kougar Blurb: Kandace doesn’t know why she’s a real witch. Despite her powers, she can’t find her biological parents. When the Tuxedo Twins tempt her with knowledge about her heritage at a charity event, Kandace agrees to dance with the mysterious Supernaturals. Unexpectedly, they are threatened by…
Annual Halloween Page
The 12th annual Kate Hill Halloween Page is now up and running at http://www.kate-hill.com/halloweenpage This year the theme his Halloween and Horror Movies. Guests include: Anita Philmar Anne Kane Beth Caudill Beth Yarnall C.A. Knoble Candace Sams Carmen Stefanescu Casi McLean Dena Garson Denise Swanson …
Guest Blogger: My Zombie Fiancé – T. Strange
My Zombie Fiancé – T. Strange M/M paranormal romance Published by Torquere Press Edward Grey is no stranger to the undead; since raising his cat as a zombie when he was a child, he and his mentor Mariel have explored and developed his power as a necromancer. Despite everything he’s learned, as a necromancer and…
Interview with Samuel Constantine from House of the Rising Son
Where are you from? Unakite City. Originally Las Vegas. What is your main purpose in life? To protect my people, and ensure the survival of our species. I am also the Sovereign of all supernaturals. Who is your greatest enemy and why? Gre’gori Shomondeley, Imperator of the Vampires. The vampires want us—all supernaturals—to come from…
The Compelling Beasts Blog is 1 Year Old Today!
Good morning! Today the Compelling Beasts Blog is 1 year old. To celebrate, several guest authors are stopping by to tell us about their favorite villain or antihero. With so many great ones to choose from, I know it wasn’t easy to narrow it down to just one. Stephanie Queen will be kicking off the…