New book means new book trailer! Allan does the narration. Enjoy.
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The third installment of my Para-Earth Series, “The Vampyre Blogs – Coming Home” will be released on October 28th!
That’s right folks, Halloween will start a couple of days early, so get ready to grab your copy of the next installment of the Para-Earth Series. The book will be available in Trade Paperback, Kindle, Nook, Sony, Apple and all other e-readers.
Within these pages of this novel you’ll meet a whole new breed of vampire who drinks blood, needs to sleep in the ground, avoids sunlight (because he’ll start to sparkle as in slowly spontaneously combusting), and cannot eat garlic. He’s also one of the best people you’d ever want to have on your side in a bad situation.
“My name is Nathaniel Eoghan Stewart, in the Spring of 1862 I joined the Union army to help end slavery and preserve our country. As I left, I promised my family I wouldn’t let the war change me… but I was wrong, so very wrong…”
Keep watching this page for more entries from some of the other characters you’ll be meeting in this the first novel co-written with my wife Helen, who has been an integral part of the science side of the Para-Earth Series since it all began.
If you’d like to learn more about the characters, we have a collection of short stories over on our blog titled “The Vampyre Blogs – Private Edition” (note: None of the short stories appear in the book itself. What you will be getting in the book is a brand new full-length adventure).
Below is the link to the first blog entry, where you will meet Nathan. From there, you can read the rest in order by clicking the word “Newer” at the bottom of the page or check out the Archives section located to the right of the entry.
I hope you enjoy what you find there, and look forward to the novel itself which contains the occasional reference to some of these short stories.
http://thevampyreblogs.blogspot.com/2014/01/first-blog-entry-of-nathanial-steward.html
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After a prolonged absence, I’m pleased to announce that book 1 in my Para-Earth Series is back online at Amazon. Newly re-edited, my first venture into the world of writing is back and better than ever.
Those who purchased a copy in the past should be receiving the updated version automatically through Amazon. Give it a few days and check to see if the words “Re-edited 3rd Edition” appears on the second page. If by week’s end that hasn’t happened, check “Manage Your Content and Devices” under your Amazon account and make sure the “Device Sychronization” (WhisperSync settings” is ON.
Amazon has told me there might be a few days delay in getting the new edition to those who already have the book in their collection.
And for those who haven’t gotten a copy yet, now’s your chance to see where the mystery and wonder began. Click on the link below and get your copy now, before book 3 in the Para-Earth Series arrives next month…
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****LOOKING FOR A GIFT FOR THAT PARANORMAL/MYSTERY READER IN YOUR LIFE****
Psychics, ghosts, and beings that are/and are not from this world await you within the pages of these 5-star stories
Signed copies of books I and II in the “Para-Earth” series are just $10.00 each, plus $5.00 shipping and handling anywhere in the United States. (For overseas shipping will be more of course, and will depend on the destination). These books are trade paperback sized and will look great on any bookshelf.
*I accept Paypal, checks, or money orders*
Just tell me which title(s) you want and if they’re to be signed and personalized. (Some people prefer just signed, which is why I ask).
You can contact me by leaving a message below or by e-mailing me at:
allan.krummenacker@gmail.com
Please note: Normal mailing time is 5-9 days, so order soon to get it in time for Christmas.
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I’ve been asked by a number of people recently, “Why did you get into writing? What is the Para-Earth Series? And how did you come up with it?”
Well, to help answer those questions and others people may, have I invite you all to check out the podcast interview below, where I get to answer all those questions and many more. And before anyone asks, “How did you get on a podcast?”, I’ve been on Google+ for a while now, sharing my posts about writing on a regular basis. Well one of my acquaintances on Google+, the awesome Tony Mendoza (writer/filmmaker) extended an invitation to me to be on his podcast “Life In The Hole”, where he interviews authors about their work.
I invite you all to check out some of his other interviews after you’ve listened to this one. Tony’s a great host, and a fun person to get to know. While your at his site, you might also want to check out his upcoming film “The Hole”, a fascinating psychological-thriller that will have you on the edge of your seats.
Here is the link to the interview, I hope you find it enjoyable and informative:
*Remember: You can find my both book 1 and 2 in my Para-Earth Series (in trade paperback or Kindle form) over at Amazon.com at:
As always, thanks for visiting and keep writing.
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I had planned on releasing a special short story on Christmas Day for all my readers. The original idea had been to release it on Smashwords for free, in order for everyone to take advantage of their new Nooks, Kindles, I-Pads, etc. However due to all a heavy last minute cram everything into the last few weeks of the semester at my university, I never got to do a cover and several other things needed before the story could go up on Smashwords.
So instead, I’ve been releasing the story in chapters on my other blog “The Vampyre Blogs – Special Edition”.
What makes this story so special is that it involves not only my vampyre character Nathaniel, but several other familiar faces faces from my first published novel “The Bridge”. I set the story sixteen years in the past so as not to conflict with that took place in “The Bridge”.
I’ll continue to release more chapters each day up until Christmas where the story will reach its climax. Depending on the response I get, I hope to do the same thing next year with a brand new story.
At the same time, I’ll be releasing the current story in its entirety for Kindle, Nook, and other e-books with but with an original artwork cover, proper editing, and possibly some illustrations (fingers crossed).
In the meantime, let the holiday reading begin. I’m providing links to Parts I and II just below. Tomorrow I’ll post the link for part III and so on until Christmas day. I hope you all take advantage and enjoy the story. Please leave feedback here or over at “The Vampyre Blogs – Private Edition”.so I know what you all thought of the story and your opinions on my releasing it installments.
“Home For Christmas: A Para-Earth Holiday Tale”
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“Okay, so where do I go next?”
That’s the question I’ve been asking myself a lot during the week-long break I had from my studies at CSUMB. I managed to finally put the 2nd draft of “The Vampyre Blogs – Coming Home” (the new official title of my 1st vampyre novel) and am currently reading it aloud to my wife Helen. I’m already seeing areas that definitely need more work and rewriting, but her reactions to most of the scenes have been very positive. Plus she’s also providing me with some feedback on one of the characters who she actually created. There will be a third and possibly a fourth draft before I unleash anything on my beta-readers. Luckily I’ve got time since the book isn’t going to be released until next fall at the earliest.
In the meantime I really want to get back to “The Door” which is the third book of mine that will feature Alex, Veronica, Cassie and Julie. This book will wrap up most of the unanswered questions from “The Bridge” and “The Ship”. We’ll see the final showdown with the mysterious white-haired man who tried to defend the creature inside the bridge and then followed Cassie and Julie all the way to Santa Cruz. I will also reveal the ghostly Brandon’s secret and why he has watched over Cassie all her life. The mysterious return of Rachel’s baby will also be explained, considering she was dying when we last saw her. But I will also be sowing seeds for future books as well, so expect some new characters and mysteries to be unveiled.
However, for now I must think mainly about my studies at school. I’ve been taking four classes this semester and three of them do NOT have finals, thank God. However, my Statistics class has a cumulative final which more than makes up for the others not having final exams. I must get a 65 or better on the final to pass the class even though I’ve already got a “A” grade in it for all my other work. I hate classes that have that rule. It puts so much more pressure on a person.
Anyway the exam is scheduled for December 15th, so less than two weeks away. So I’ll be doing a lot of reviewing and studying, as well as wrapping up the other classes which also have assignments due before the next two weeks are done. So as you can see I’ve got quite a lot on my plate already.
I still hope to put out a Christmas short story involving Nathaniel (my vampyre), Jason Cloudfoot (yes this story is being set in the past so he’s still alive), Police Chief Roy Peterson, his new second-in-command Veronica Ross, and a very young Julie. Expect ghosts (perfect for a Christmas story), mystery, and some touching moments.
Until then, I’ll be posting when I can and probably running holiday sale or two. So stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy the season and keep writing everyone.
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You read correctly. You have only hours left to get one or both of my 5-STAR paranormal/mystery e-books “The Bridge” and “The Ship” for $.99 Cents each. That’s 2/3’s off the regular price folks. Tomorrow, both books will be going back to their regular price of $2.99.
So take advantage of me… I mean… this sale to give yourself or someone you know who’ll be getting a Kindle, Nook, Smartphone, Ipad, laptop or a new desktop, something they can enjoy right away. Ghosts (which is appropriate at Christmas), psychics, mystery, love, and heart-pounding excitement await await you all in these two novels.
And if you’ve already gotten copies for yourself, thanks so much for your support. I only ask you please help spread the word to family, friends and everyone you know so they can take advantage of this sale.
We’ve got all the e-book formats, just click on the links below to get the one that will fit you or that special someone who’s going to be receiving that e-reader so they have something exciting to read as soon as they open their gift.
*NOTE: You can read samples both books for free as well as buy copies at the following links:
KINDLE: amazon.com/author/allankrummenacker
AMAZON.UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/…/e/B00B1W8TEU/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
BARNES AND NOBLE: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/allan-krummenacker
NOOK, SONY E-READER, APPLE, PDF OR E-PUB FORMATS:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/1383
KOBO: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/search?Query=Allan+Krummenacker
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****REVIEWS NEEDED ON SMASHWORDS****
I’m looking for honest reviews of my 2nd paranormal/mystery novel “The Ship” for my Smashwords site. Recently there’s been a lot of traffic over there but no sales. Part of the problem may be the fact that there’s been only one review done on the book at Smashwords.
Multiple reviews spurs more sales, so if anyone is interested in doing a review I’m willing to supply you with a free e-copy of the book from the Smashwords site.
For those not familiar with the story here’s the blurb from the back cover of the book:
Cassandra Elliott is a billionaire heiress, who has just come out of the closet. She’s also a powerful psychic who has seen incredible and terrifying things. In fact, just two weeks ago, she and her girlfriend Julie Cloudfoot, survived a horrific battle alongside their two friends Alex Hill and Veronica Ross. They faced a being from a parallel reality where evolution took a much different course than in this version of Earth.
As a result of that encounter the two of them have come to Santa Cruz to bury one of their own as well as to see if their knew relationship will work out.
While taking a surfing class Cassie finds herself under attack and barely escapes with her life. But this is only the beginning. Whatever attacked her left a mark on her leg and now she is experiencing terrifying visions and senses the approach of something hiding in the fog. A legendary ghost ship is coming for her. However this is no ordinary nightmare of the sea. This vessel is alive and wants to make her a part of it, literally…
*So let me know if you are interested and what e-book format you need (Nook, Mobi, Kindle, Sony, Apple, or even PDF)*
If you want to sample the book before committing yourself just click on the link below and click on the version you need where it says “First 20% Sample”…
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/433111
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Hello everyone, sorry for the slow updates recently. I had planned on another post today, but life has a way of kind of being really getting in the way sometimes. Especially when you’re going back to college. I started attending my first university this week. Prior to that the past few weeks have been chaotic with my wife getting a new job.
She got her Bachelors Degree last spring at the same university where I’m going now. She studied to become a high school math teacher. This summer had been a rough one for us for several other reasons as well, including her taking special summer courses for her credential to be come a teacher. I had to drive her around a number of places including a couple of schools where she was interning. A lot of that driving meant time away from the keyboard both for this blog and the novel itself. There were a lot of things to be done around the house that only I was available to do (cleaning, laundry, errands, etc.)
I also had to go through some skin cancer surgery, which didn’t always leave me in the best of shape to be working on things.
However…
These last two weeks, I was spending a lot of time on the novel itself thanks to my wife’s new job. She had to go through the interview process, be offered the job, accept it, and went through a couple of weeks of training at the new school so she could settle in. Now the location of her job was in another town about 1/2 an hour away from where we currently live, which is actually quite a nice drive.
But even better, the town where she’s working has the most beautiful library, where I parked myself for hours working on the book. I’m happy to announce that the 1st draft is almost finished. I’m within pages of finishing it off. Once that’s done, I’ll be doing a second draft to iron out certain issues such as clarity of thought, spelling, making sure the story flows, and finally getting to work on the actual cover.
After the 2nd draft is completed it will be going to my proofreader/editor. Then I will do the 3rd draft at which point it will be unleashed on some willing Beta-Readers. Once I hear back from them, a final draft will be completed and the book will be released.
How long will all that take? I don’t have a clear idea yet, but the release will happen between late October and early December. That much I can tell you. It will all depend on how long it takes for others to get back to me (editing, beta-reading, etc.) Once the 1st draft is completed the second one will come fairly quickly.
So hang in there, the actual novel is coming. I will be posting more blog entries by the various characters you’ll be meeting in the book very soon. Some will be funny, others interesting, a few tearful, but I’ll try not to leave you bored.
A new post will be here in a week. From what the characters are telling me, we’ll be hearing either from Nathaniel, Lisa, or Marisa. Or someone completely new. Some characters can get kind of pushy.
For now I bid you a pleasant week. Come freely, visit frequently, but always leave a bit of the happiness you bring to this blog. (paraphrased from Bram Stoker’s Dracula). This is my copy. As you can see, I’ve read it a ‘few’ times, give or take…
Musings Of Two Creative Minds 