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Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush book 1) by Becca Fitzpatrick.

Romance was not part of Nora Grey's plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along.
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about ...

Please welcome today's guest author Donald Kirch.  Donald is the author of Manchester House, The Christ Project, The Misadventures of Ka-Ron the Knight, and Still Waters.  Donald Kirch is a master of the paranormal genre and has had the singular experience of being attacked by a ghost while spending two weekends in the famous haunted "Sallie House".  Read his interview below to learn more!

EJ:  When did you begin writing?

Donald:   I began writing when I was about thirteen years old. My family ...

With us today is Andrew Feder , author of the paranormal mystery thriller Spirit .
EJ:  Hello Andrew!  Thank you for visiting us here today at From the Shadows.  My readers and I have a few burning questions.  O.k., first question!
When did you begin writing?
Andrew:  During my early in college years I began to write some (essays one even published in the school's newspaper) like many, but during my latter years in college I furthered my expression by writing several op/eds. It wasn't until...

The Van Alen Legacy (Blue Bloods, book 4) by Melissa de la Cruz.

With the stunning revelation surrounding Bliss's true identity comes the growing threat of the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New York City, the Blue Bloods now find themselves in an epic battle for survival. Not to worry, love is still in the air for the young vampires of the Upper East Side. Or is it? Jack and Schuyler are over. Oliver's brokenhearted. And only the cunning Mimi seems to be ...

Revelations (Blue Bloods, book 3) by Melissa de la Cruz.

Schuyler Van Alen's blood legacy has just been called into question--is the young vampire in fact a Blue Blood, or is it the sinister Silver Blood that runs through her veins? As controversy swirls, Schuyler is left stranded in the Force household, trapped under the same roof as her cunning nemesis, Mimi Force, and her forbidden crush, Jack Force. 


When an ancient place of power is threatened in Rio de Janeiro, however, the Blue...

The Phantom Diaries (Phantom Diaries, book 1) by Kailin Gow.

What happens to the Phantom after the tragedy at the Paris Opera House is the basis for this fantastic tale of The Phantom Diaries, loosely based on Gaston Leroux's classic, The Phantom of the Opera, but with a new tale and a modern twist. This new series for older teens and young adults is told through the eyes of 18 year-old Annette Binoche, who lands a job at the New York Metropolitan Opera House as a seamstress' assistant o...

Drum roll please!  The winner of my 300 Follower Giveaway is:
Jeremy West!

The winner of my Last Track Swag Giveaway is:
Bill!
Congratulations to the winners!

* I use Random.org to determine the winners for each From the Shadows giveaway.

Please welcome today's guest, paranormal romance author Madelyn Ford.

Madelyn is the author of My Avenging Angel which comes with one of the best reader warnings ever!

Continue to read on to learn more about Madelyn, My Avenging Angel, and how to enter to win a $15 Amazon gift card.


EJ:  When did you begin writing?
  
Madelyn:  I have been writing forever it seems. I remember my first endeavor was when I was twelve and it was a never-ending story about the band Duran Duran, lol. I continued writi...

"The truth was, I never felt completely alone.  Right after my dad was shot to death in Portland while buying my mom's birthday gift, a strange presence entered my life.  Like someone was orbiting my world, watching from a distance.  At first the phantom presence had creeped me out, but when nothing bad came of it, my anxiety lost its edge.  I started wondering if there was a cosmic purpose for the way I was feeling.  Maybe my dad's spirit was close by.  The thought was usually comforting...

The Last Track (Mike Brody, book 1) by Sam Hilliard.

More than just a master tracker, Mike is a former Special Forces operative, smoke jumper, and now extreme adventure tour guide who can tap into the memory and emotional state of those he pursues.  In The Last Track, Mike is recruited to find an asthmatic boy lost in the dense woods surrounding a dude ranch in Montana.  An unwitting murder witness, the boy burrows ever deeper into the rugged terrain, fearful of being found by the killer.&nbsp...