Alexander S. Brown
Alexander S. Brown is a Mississippi author who was published in 2008. His first book, Traumatized, is a short story collection that has received rave reviews from horror fans throughout America. Although, Brown began as a horror author, he has recently published two young adult steampunk tales, which can be found in the anthologies, Dreams of Steam 2: Brass and Bolts, as well as, Clockwork Spells and Magical Bells. His poem, “Maters” was later published in the magazine, Midnight Screaming Volume 3, #4. Brown says there are more works on the way as he plans to write a series of novels chronicling the lives of residents in a town that is damned. Eventually, he will pen a fantasy/horror trilogy.
J.L Mulvihill
J L Mulvihill is the author of the young adult fantasy novel, The Lost Daughter of Easa, published through Kerlak Publishing. Other stories J L has written and had published includes, Chilled Meat, a steampunk thriller, found in Dreams of Steam II-Of Bolts and Brass, anthology; The Leprechaun’s Story, a steampunk urban fantasy found in the anthology, Clockwork, Spells, & Magical Bells. A Real Dragon and Magic in The Ozarks, found in Memories and Dreams published by The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, AR; Jen’s Spicy Crawfish Bisque, found in It’s All about Food with a Mississippi Twist, published through the Clinton Ink-Slingers; and The Proud Oak, published through the Gulf Coast Writer’s Association.
J L Mulvihill has written several articles for Examiner.com as the Jackson Literature Examiner. She is also an event’s coordinator for the Mississippi Chapter of Imagicopter known as the Magnolia-Tower, a volunteer organization of authors and artists who promote their own publications while lending a hand to other writers and artists. J L Mulvihill is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Gulf Coast Writers Association (GCWA), The Mississippi Writers Guild (MWG), as well as the Arts Council of Clinton, the Clinton Ink-Slingers Writing Group, and the Java Jotters.
J L is currently working on her second novel, Elsindai, as well as her young adult steampunk series, Steel Roots, and an anthology project with horror author Alexander S. Brown entitled Southern Haunts. She also continues to write short stories in the fantasy, steampunk, horror, and sci/fi genre, as well as poetry inspired by her life in Mississippi. She has also been known to Karaoke from time to time when she thinks no one is looking.
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Synopsis:
Southern Haunts (editors Alexander S. Brown and J.L. Mulvihill): From the shadowed realms of the paranormal comes 16 chilling tales that dwell in the South and Southwest. Resurrected in your very hands are stories that will make you laugh, ponder, and shiver as the reader is introduced to spirits that are humorous, saddened, and vengeful.
From 16 authors, learn of haunted homes, buildings, landmarks and roads where restless entities from beyond the grave desire acknowledgement amongst the living.
Become acquainted with the aftermath of an eclipse that awakens the dead in a Memphis cemetery, see what horrors dwell in the woods at Hell’s Gate, learn the dark secrets of Sidney’s Cotton, and dare to travel down Ghost Road.
These and many other tales are sure to keep you awake as you are introduced to what makes the South and South West so unique…. History and GHOSTS!!!!!
So, sit back, dim the lights and prepare yourself to face the spirits that walk among us.
Featured stories and authors in Southern Haunts:
Windsong Levitch – “Interview for a Ghost Hunter”
H. David Blalock – “An Eclipse Over Elmwood”
Richard Parks – “Sydney’s Cotton”
Jason Hughes – “Ghost Road”
Herika R. Raymer – “Cal’s Cutoff”
Diane Ward – “The Shack”
Roland Mannn – “Haints”
L.S. Nadler – “You Will Come to Meet Your Demise”
M.R. Williamson – “Hell’s Gate”
William R. Eakin – “Maddness”
Roman Merry – “Wellspring”
Kalila Smith – “The Bequest”
Miguel L. Viscarra – “The Cleansing”
J.L. Mulvihill – “Bath 10″
Angela Lucius – “Nightmares at Moccasin Bend”
Alexander S. Brown – “The Top Floor”
Southern Haunts Tour Segment
May 16 Jay Wilburn Blog Guest Post
May 17 Laurie’s Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews Interview
May 18 The Dan O’Brien Project Promo-Spotlight
May 20 Book in the Bag Review
May 21 Spellbound by Books Excerpt
May 22 Darlene’s Book Nook Guest Post
May 26 Kentucky Geek Girl Interview
June 1 Babs Book Bistro Excerpt
June 2 Beagle Book Space Promo-Spotlight
June 3 Reading Away the Days Review
June 10 Spellbindings Guest Post
June 12 Celticlady’s Reviews Promo-Spotlight
June 13 The Witchy Contessa Review
June 14 Word to Dreams Guest Post
June 16 I Smell Sheep Guest Post
June 17 Bookishly Me Review
June 19 Recent Reads Review
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May 16 Jay Wilburn Blog Guest Post (Southern Haunts)
May 16 MikesFilmTalk Guest Post (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 16 Armand Rosamilla, Horror Author Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
May 17 Laurie’s Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews Interview (Southern Haunts)
May 17 Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews Interview (Perfect Flaw)
May 17 Come Selahway With Me Guest Post (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 17 The Dan O’Brien Project Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
May 18 The Dan O’Brien Project Promo-Spotlight (Southern Haunts)
May 18 A Girl and Her Kindle Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 18 Ian’s Realm Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
May 19 Angela Meadon Blog Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
May 19 Strange Amusements Review (The End Was Not the End)
May 20 Book in the Bag Review (Southern Haunts)
May 20 The FlipSide of Julianne Guest Post (Guest Post)
May 20 Laurie’s Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews Interview (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 21 Spellbound by Books Excerpt (Southern Haunts)
May 21 The Dan O’Brien Project Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
May 21 Kentucky Geek Girl Interview (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 22 Darlene’s Book Nook Guest Post (Southern Haunts)
May 22 Strange Amusements Promo/Spotlight (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 22 Bookishly Me Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
May 23 Workaday Reads Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
May 23 Book Den Guest Post (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 23 Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews Interview (The End Was Not the End)
May 24 Books, Owls and Tea Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
May 24 Beagle Book Space Promo/Spotlight (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 24 I Read a Book Once Review (The End Was Not the End)
May 26 Kentucky Geek Girl Interview (Southern Haunts)
May 26 Armand Rosamilla, Horror Author Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 27 Bookishly Me Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 28 Spellbindings Guest Post (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
May 29 Darlene’s Book Nook Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
May 29 Book in the Bag Interview (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
May 30 Darlene’s Book Nook Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
May 30 The Cabin Goddess Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 31 WTF Are You Reading? Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 31 Literary Meanderings Interview (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 1 Babs Book Bistro Excerpt (Southern Haunts)
June 1 Readings Sunshine Review (Perfect Flaw)
June 1 The Witchy Contessa Review (The End Was Not the End)
June 1 Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews Interview (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 2 Beagle Book Space Promo-Spotlight (Southern Haunts)
June 2 Kentucky Geek Girl Promo-Spotlight (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 3 Reading Away the Days Review (Southern Haunts)
June 3 Book in the Bag Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 3 Spellbindings Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
June 3 The Witchy Contessa Review (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 4 Jess Resides Here Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
June 4 The Dan O’Brien Project Guest Post (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 5 Book Reviews and More Review (Perfect Flaw)
June 5 Once Upon a Time Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
June 6 A Book Vacation Guest Post Perfect Flaw)
June 6 Beauty in Ruins Review (The End Was Not the End)
June 6 Come Selahway With Me Interview (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 7 Word to Dream s Review (Perfect Flaw)
June 7 Bee’s Knees Reviews Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 7 I Read a Book Once Review (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 8 The Witchy Contessa Review (Perfect Flaw)
June 10 Spellbindings Guest Post (Southern Haunts)
June 10 WTF Are You Reading Review (Perfect Flaw)
June 11 Darlene’s Book Nook Guest Post (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 12 Celticlady’s Reviews Promo-Spotlight (Southern Haunts)
June 12 Bookishly Me Review (Perfect Flaw)
June 12 Library Girl Reads and Reviews Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
June 13 The Witchy Contessa Review (Southern Haunts)
June 13 Book Den Guest Post (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 14 Word to Dreams Guest Post (Southern Haunts)
June 14 Sweet Southern Home Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
June 15 Bee’s Knees Reviews Review (The End Was Not the End)
June 15 The Dan O’Brien Project Promo-Spotlight (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 16 I Smell Sheep Guest Post (Southern Haunts)
June 16 SpecMusicMuse Review and Interview (Perfect Flaw)
June 16 Jess Resides Here Top Ten’s List (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 16 Once Upon a Time Promo-Spotlight (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 17 Bookishly Me Review (Southern Haunts)
June 17 Spellbindings Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
June 17 The Witchy Contessa Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 18 Recent Reads Review (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 19 Recent Reads Review (Southern Haunts)
June 19 My Seryniti Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 19 Come Selahway With Me Guest Post (The End Was Not the End)
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