WARNING: New Short Read from Arwen Chandler, Demon Night: The Chronicles of Demetri Risk

This may not be your genre, but here it is. If you like action adventure and dark fantasy this book is for you. And, it's a clean read, so you can read without the guilt!

This is the first "episode" in a serial called The Chronicles of Demetri Risk, so it's a short read, but well-worth your time.

About Demon Night: The Chronicles of Demetri Risk

The night walker shrieked, and slashed at him with clawed fingers. The claws ripped his flesh, burning as if the fires of hell themselves had etched the four-inch gashes across his skin.

Demon hunter and magician, Demetri Risk, lives a life on the edge, and the Order of the Craft has noticed.

On the most dangerous night of the year, Demetri is summoned to the manor house of Brosnan Cage. Unwittingly, Demetri enters into a dangerous hunt that leads the Order to the brink of extinction. Will the Order survive in the light of the blood moon?

Editorial Review:

This story opens fast and never lets you catch your breath. I can't wait until the next episode!
--Lynn Nodima

Heart Songs, Church of Christ Women Authors First Anthology

I can't believe this day is finally here. The kindle edition of the first ever Church of Christ Women Authors is out. The print edition will be available mid-November. I want to thank everyone who sent material for the anthology. It's because of you that this first anthology is so huge. I am speechless at how great it turned out. I have surprises in store for the print release book, so stay tuned! And, thanks again.

Susan

About Heart Songs:

"Grab your favorite blanket, a cup of Joe, and a hearty snack, because once you start reading you won't put down the first ever anthology from the Church of Christ Women Authors Blog. Whether your traipsing through the stars with Captain Regina Griwaldy, on a romantic getaway at the Cliffs of Moher, defeating a warrior clan, looking for some inspirational poetry, or great articles; this anthology has it all. There is no other like it. Heart songs features some of your favorite authors; including, award winning author Sandi Rog, as well as some of your new favorites like Lynn Nodima, Jenny Harp,and Arwen Chandler. The Church of Christ Women Authors Blog invites you to read deep into the night, and enjoy this anthology!" (Anthology)



Featured Authors:

Libby Barnes
Ruth Carter
Renate Braddy
Renee Aleshire Brown
Arwen Chandler
Arianna Elliott
Naomi Elliott
Susan Elliott
Sarah Floyd
Jenny Harp
Anne C. Heart
Lillian Humphries
Naomi Rouse Morey
Lynn Nodima
Sandi Rog
Carol Shaw
Helene Smith
Julie Trujillo

Top 5 Ways to Identify a Vampire and How to Slay Them A Guest Post by Arwen Chandler

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As an introduction to her writing, Arwen Chandler has written a short guide to Vampire Hunting. I hope you enjoy!

Look for more from Arwen on Amazon. She is currently working on a full-length fantasy novel called Collision of Fire and Ice.

--Susan


Top 5 Ways to Identify a Vampire and How to Slay Them
Arwen Chandler

If you find yourself restless in the wee hours of the night, or flooded with thoughts of things that creep in the darkness. You can relieve your restlessness and fear by taking matters into your own hands. You can become a vampire hunter.

It is a well-known fact that vampire hunting is a time proven way to ease yourself into a restful night of sleep. After several hours of hunting, your body will find it easy to fall into a deep slumber, and once your vampire enemy has been vanquished you need no longer fear what may crawl into your room at night.

Identifying Your Vampire:


1. He makes you feel special.  Not your normal "he brought me flowers kind of special," but more of an overwhelming urge to obey his every command kind of special. Remember a true vampire has an uncanny and extraordinary ability to control you. Beware, vampires can affect your ego in such a way that you may find yourself longing after their forbidden fruit. (We have all read Dracula...be careful!)

2. He has no reflection. Vampires can absolutely not be seen in a mirror. When you're around a vampire suspect offer any excuse you can to use your compact mirror. Carefully position the mirror over your shoulder and steal a quick glance in his direction. If he's not there, leave immediately. It is not safe.

3. He hates garlic. If your out with your vampire suspect, suggest a pizza loaded with extra garlic, garlic hot wings, or garlic bread. If your date cringes, chances are he is a vampire. Remember there is only a slim chance your companion is worried about bad breath or doesn't like garlic. Don't wait for the check. Get out of there -- he's paying anyway.

Tip: Always make sure to wear a scarf on a first date. This will keep from enticing the possible vampire.

4. He will never go out during the day.  Casually ask your vampire suspect to a lunch date or an afternoon walk in the park. If  he declines and suggests to make it a dinner date or an evening stroll under the stars. Do not go. He is not romantic or working a day shift. He is sleeping in his coffin in some dark basement. Run the other direction!

5. He refuses to use modern technology. Vampires are old creatures and are stubborn about new technology. If your vampire suspect does not communicate by email, Facebook, Twitter or any other online platform, he is most definitely a vampire. Look for his letter in the post -- on the bright side, he will have fantastic handwriting.

You've identified your vampire, now what? Tips to Vanquish your Vampire

1. Use garlic water.  Garlic water is actually what the mythical holy water is made from.

Garlic Water Recipe
2 capsules garlic oil
1 cup water

Cook the mixture on the stove until boiling, and then carefully fill a small vile. Make sure the water is cool before use.

To use, simply unplug the vial and sling it at your vampire, or disguise the garlic water in an old perfume spritzer and casually spritz the vampire with a large dose.

If you want to get up close and personal you can spit the garlic water into the vampire's face when he goes in for his good night kiss. (You might want to practice this method of delivery before trying it in a real setting.)

2. Exposure to light. This is a natural method for destroying a vampire, but getting your vampire into the sunlight may prove to be difficult. In fact, you may have to bring the light to your vampire. Don't worry, a good halogen bulb will do the trick. Halogen flashlights and lanterns are readily available at your nearest retailer and even online. Make sure you purchase the highest watt bulbs available.

3. Set his world on fire. This is one of the easiest ways to slay a vampire. Locate your vampire's nest and visit it during the day while he is sleeping. Use gasoline to encourage the fire, strike a match then watch it burn.

4. A stake to the heart. Unfortunately, this method requires an up close encounter with a vampire, and many of us are not up to that challenge. While this method seems gruesome, it is important to remember that vampires have no blood -- they are the undead, so they don't bleed when disposed of in this fashion. If you are capable of using this method it can be quite rewarding.

5. Decapitation. This method of vampire slaying is only recommended for the accomplished swordsmen and the extremely athletic.  As a precaution always use a sword with a Jerusalem steel blade that has been dipped in garlic water.

Remember whatever your method of identification and disposal, once your vampire has been slain you will have a goodnight's sleep. This exercise has helped many restless insomniacs through-out the years, and hopefully it will help you.

Happy vampire hunting!

--Arwen

*This is a work of fiction. Do not try at home.


What are your methods of getting a good night sleep?

Free Books Alert on Kindle by Susan Elliott and Arwen Chandler

I wanted to let you know that there will be more free books on Amazon Kindle this week. Make sure to check them out!

-Susan







These books will be free September 8-10th.

Hai!

"Hai! introduces children to a beautiful culture through food. Hai! features brilliant watercolor images and a Japanese word list defining unfamiliar terms. This picture book is great for young children, and for anyone who has a love for sushi."

God's Creation

"God's Creation is a full color picture book full of watercolor images of plants, animals, birds and scenery. It is a great book for a small child who is learning to read, or for a child who likes to look at pictures of animals"

Steal My Heart: The Greatest Love Poems of Days Gone By

"Steal My Heart: The Greatest Love Poems of Days Gone by is a collection of beautiful romantic poetry. This collection spans the centuries and features poetry from Shakespeare, Keats, Browning, Poe, Byron and many, many more. The end of the book also includes poetry written by Susan Elliott."

Odds & Ends: A Collection of Short Fiction

"Arwen Chandler lures readers into a world of crime, murder and intrigue with her latest collection of short fiction. Arwen Chandler's "Odds & Ends" collection of short fiction leaves nothing off the table. Step into this wild ride of short fiction at its finest."

Blue Springs, Kansas

"Laura had followed Clark on the rodeo circuit for years. She was his photographer, girlfriend, and biggest supporter. He was her life. But what will she do when she finds herself abandoned at the bus depot in Blue Springs, Kansas in the middle of the night? Arwen Chandler's first piece of short fiction is a gripping ride."






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Blue Springs, Kansas by Arwen Chandler

About Blue Springs, Kansas:

"Laura had followed Clark on the rodeo circuit for years. She was his photographer, girlfriend, and biggest supporter. He was her life. But what will she do when she finds herself abandoned at the bus depot in Blue Springs, Kansas in the middle of the night? Arwen Chandler's first piece of short fiction is a gripping ride.

Excerpt:

Patrizio, thirty-five, stood five-foot six-inches, and was built more like a brick layer than a chef, but his large hands knew exactly how to make a soufflé and how to gently fold cream into a torte. Men usually looked at his Italian form assuming he had washed ashore from some kind of merchant marine ship, while women just looked. The obvious question that always surfaced in conversation was “How did an Italian immigrant land in the middle of a small town in northern Kansas?” Patrizio never answered this question; he would just smile and laugh, and say, “How does one get anywhere?” (Amazon)

Amazon Review:

"When Clark dumps Laura in Blue Springs, KS, she has to figure out what to do, where to go. First things first. She hasn't eaten in hours, and a small diner down the street looks like the best place to find something this late. An innocuous beginning to a dangerous night."


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Odds & Ends: A Collection of Short Fiction by Arwen Chandler

About Odds & Ends: A Collection of Short Fiction

"Arwen Chandler lures readers into a world of crime, murder and intrigue with her latest collection of short fiction. Arwen Chandler's "Odds & Ends" collection of short fiction leaves nothing off the table. Step into this wild ride of short fiction at its finest."  (Amazon)

Genre: Suspense & Thrillers

A Moment with Arwen:

You're from the Author info on Amazon states that this is a work "out of your comfort zone," what do you mean?

Well, I will admit that Stephen King has been a guilty pleasure since childhood. I remember sitting in my room with a black sharpie (editing the language) and scaring myself silly with his stories. Anyway, I was reaching out to my inner Stephen King -- without the language -- when I wrote this.  The stories are pretty dark, and kind of twisted. But, boy were they fun to write!

Do you have a favorite short story in the collection?

Yes. I really like "The Blue Eyes." It's the first story in the collection. I wrote it during the Ferguson riots, and it is a different take on a similar situation. But, over all I really like them all. 

You write a lot about the dark side of life in this collection, where did you draw inspiration?

I love crime dramas and real life crime shows. I guess I'm fascinated by the science, but also the mentality of some people -- what makes people tick, why do they embrace evil? That kind of thing.

Who would you say is your intended audience?

The person who likes thrillers, but doesn't like the language. Like I said, these tales are pretty dark. 


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Meet the Author: Arwen Chandler

Arwen Chandler

Arwen Chandler is a thriller, science fiction and fantasy writer. She is working on several novels, and has written three short read stories that are available on Kindle. Arwen is a huge fan of all things fantasy, and enjoys going to conventions and dressing up.

Arwen's Books:

Blue Springs, Kansas
The Louvre Still Stands
Odds & Ends: A Collection of Short Fiction



When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? 

I've been writing for a long time, but didn't realize I truly wanted to write fiction until about 2008. I always thought it was out of reach. I was wrong. If you want to write; do it!

How long does it take you to write a book? 

Well, that depends. Short fiction can be done in a few hours. I'm still working on my novel. 

What is your work schedule like when you're writing? 

I have to find time to write. Sometimes I go for days at a time, and then sometimes I don't actually type anything. With that said, my books are always in my mind.

Do you have an interesting writing quirk? 

I like to wear a sock monkey hat when I write my fiction if it's cold outside, and when I'm working on a fantasy piece I listen to Dan Gibson, Enya or the The Lord of the Rings Sound Track.

Where do you get your information or ideas for your books? 

Depends. One of the stories in Odds & Ends: A Collection of Short Fiction was written because of the riots in Ferguson. Other things just pop in my head, or come out of things I find amusing. I watch a lot of true crime and crime dramas.

What do you like to do when you're not writing? 

I love to paint. Painting is relaxing and I just love to feel the paint move beneath my brush.

What would you tell other Christian women who want to write? 

Do it! Don't think you can't. If you want to write fiction -- write it, if you want to write non-fiction Bible class materials do it. Believe that you can.

How many books have you written? Which is your favorite? 

I have written/ am writing six books. My favorite book as of right now is the Collision of Fire and Ice, but it's a work in progress.

Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they? 

Yes. Write. Write. Write. Don't be afraid to write something even if it's not great. Just write. And, read.

What do you like to read? 

Well, my reading taste is various. I like classics (Dracula), science fiction (Dune), fantasy (Lord of the Rings), crime novels, and thrillers.

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up? 

I wanted to be in the Air Force, and then an astronaut. 

Fun fact. 

My pen name was given to me by a friend and comes from the Lord of the Rings character Arwen Evenstar.