T.D. short story

My T.D. short story, "Susan's Ghost," is in issue 9 of Etereal Tales - available now!

Here's a sneak peek of "Susan’s Ghost " (People’s Choice Winner of the Ethereal Tales Halloween Competition 2009)


Tabitha Desdemona Drake hated October.

It wasn’t the shift in the muggy Charleston weather that got to her. It wasn’t the department stores going Halloween crazy, trying to make sure they had enough Halloween supplies for their customers. It wasn’t even the witch costumes. Having been born a witch herself, Tabitha Desdemona knew that those hags were just a product of a fearful human’s imagination. No, it was none of these things.

It was the ghosts.

From November through September, Tabitha Desdemona rarely saw a spirit. It was refreshing. But October… The closer it got to Halloween, the worse it got. Half of the time she didn’t know if the person she was speaking with was alive or dead. She would just hang in there, doing her best to ignore them until 11:59pm on October 31. Then, when the clock struck midnight, it was like they had never been there.

But this year was destined to be different.

It was Halloween, and the ghost was in her bedroom; a first. The ghost looked just like her, with blonde hair and striking cerulean eyes. Tabitha Desdemona stared for a minute, thinking that she was looking at her reflection until she could see her bed though the ghost’s transparent stomach. Then her heart lurched.

“Oh Susan…”


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Published Wrimo!

My March 2010 release Promises To Keep is now listed on the "Published Wrimos" page of http://www.nanowrimo.org/! There are over 60 published "wrimos", including Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. It makes me so proud to see my name listed there. :o)

http://www.nanowrimo.org/publishedwrimos

Book Signing!

Book Signing at Dreamalot Books

Join paranormal author Heather Kuehl at Dreamalot Books on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 12pm to 3pm. She will be signing copies of her books Fade to Black and Malevolent Dead.

Dreamalot Books
123B S Goose Creek Blvd.
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-4188
http://www.dreamalotbooks.com/

Directions To Store:
Dreamalot Books is located on Hwy 52, 123B South Goose Creek Blvd. in Goose Creek. You will find them just inside the Goose Creek city limits in a strip mall with Allstate Ins., on the opposite side of highway from the Waffle House.

Last night

I had so much fun last night at Drinking in the Morning's Spooooky-tacular event. It was nerve wracking being in front of so many people - more than 50 - making me think that I need to work on my public speaking skills, but it was fun.

Pictures are up on my website. https://sites.google.com/site/heatherkuehl/events/signings/drinking-in-the-morning-10-25-10

I hope I get the chance to do something like that again. As nerve wracking as it was, it was a blast.

Spooooky-tacular tonight!

Join me tonight at Drinking in the Morning's Halloween Spooooky-tacular as I talk about the Sarah Vargas series. The first 50 guests will receive goodie bags filled with candy, bookmarks, and more from me and the wonderful authors at Eternal Press. Don't forget to stop by the merchandise table to purchase your copy of Fade to Black or Malevolent Dead. Copies are limited! And yes, I will be signing those beautiful books!

The deets (from DitM's Facebook page):

Date:
October 25, 2010

Location:
The Nickelodeon Theater
937 Main Street
Columbia, SC

Time:
Doors open at 10pm, show starts at 10:30pm

More Info:
Spirits take flight at our Drinking in the Morning Spooooky-tacular. Join Aaron and Grant for a frightful evening of mayhem and delight! Vampire writer Heather Dade Kuehl will join us, along with Drunk Joe the Gin-Soaked Magician and some surprise visitors from the shadowy beyond!

In addition to live music from the CASSANGLES, there will also be lots of new media, audience interaction, breaking the fourth wall and web 2.0 cutting edge stuff that really rides the long tail. So make sure you wear your prosumer hats for this social networking extravaganza!

Admission just $5.00, beer and wine will be served! More details as they develop!

Purchase advance tickets here and get a collectible 8x10 print, signed and numbered. Also offering discounted T-Shirts: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drinkinginthemorning.com%2F%3Fp%3D138&h=7dc1c

http://www.drinkinginthemorning.com/

Space Cops

Space Cops is featured on Bish's Beat today. My short story, "To Walk Among Dreams," was featured in this anthology.

http://bishsbeat.blogspot.com/2010/10/pulp-now-space-cops.html


Excerpt from "To Walk Among Dreams" in Space Cops (c) 2009

The turning of pages was the only sound that embraced the soundproof room. I looked around, taking in the light blue ceiling and stark white walls. A small camera was perched above the door, the shining red light indicating that this session was being filmed. The brightness of the florescent lights mixed with the color of the walls was starting to make my head hurt. I took a drag of my cigarette as I waited.

"Tell me why you think you're here."

The woman who spoke crossed her legs, her hands running over her thighs to make sure that her skirt hung right. Her blonde hair was in a long braid down her back with little wispy bangs covering her forehead. It was a flattering look for her. Her skirt was black with little purple flowers on it, the same shade of purple as her blouse. Her black pumps were more elegant that business-like, telling me that she was a woman of wealth. Her hand covered mine, a comforting gesture. I recoiled as though her touch burned. I refused to meet her eyes. I knew all that I needed to know for now. She was new. She had that fresh, just out of grad school feel to her. She was treating me like any other patient.

"Did they explain to you who I am?" I asked.

"Yes."

"Then there is no need for introductions. Did they explain why I was here?"

"Your file states that you suffer from delusions. You wish to make the world a better place..."

"So I have an imaginary world where I dish out justice," I finished for her. "Go get Dr. Cornwell. I don't have time for this."

She smoothed out her skirt - a nervous gesture - and took a deep breath. "The beginning?"

I sighed and leaned back in my chair, tapping my cigarette on a triangluar red ashtray. I raised my eyes up until they met hers; beautiful cerulean blue with flecks of green and gray. Her eyes gave her away. I could read her so easily that it scared me. She stared back into my eyes through my curtain for curly red hair.

I lowered my gaze and asked, "Has anyone ever told you that your eyes are the windows to your soul?"

I didn't want to talk about me. I needed to know about her. After all, I had my orders.

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Halloween yummies!

I'm sharing my favorite Halloween recipe at Kayden McLeod's blog today. I love these Double Delicious Halloween Bars. YUM!

http://kaydenmcleod.blogspot.com/2010/10/recipemondayshalloween-double-delicious.html

Vote for Malevolent Dead

It's that time again! You Gotta Read Videos has this month's contest open and Malevolent Dead's book trailer is entry #3. Please stop by http://yougottareadvideos.blogspot.com/ to check out the trailers and cast your vote.

Voting ends Oct. 26.

Malevolent Dead has a review

The Pen and Muse has reviewed Malevolent Dead!

"Kuehl’s skilled writing brings an added dimension to Sarah Vargas without compromising the ass-kicking sensibility of this determined heroine."

Read more at http://thepenmuse.net/archives/1532

Three new reviews

I was in for a surprise this morning when I checked my email. THREE book reviews! *happy dance*


What Night Owl Romance said about Fade to Black, "What you get in this paranormal story is lots of action and excitement. You also get cruel and beat worthy enemy vampires...Oh and the weapons Sarah and Jared use were just COOL!"

They even rated it 4.5 stars! Read more at http://www.nightowlromance.com/nor/Reviews/Silvermage-reviews-Fade-To-Black-by-Heather-Kuehl.aspx


What Night Owl Romance said about Malevolent Dead, "The werewolf attacks were surprising and well described. The blood drinking was sexy, hot and a bit creepy. The action kept the story moving and I thoroughly enjoyed the final battle."

They rated it 4 stars! Read more at http://www.nightowlromance.com/nor/Reviews/Silvermage-reviews-Malevolent-Dead-by-Heather-Kuehl.aspx


What You Gotta Read said about Malevolent Dead, "Sarah reaches out, grabs hold and drags you through the story with her. Non stop suspense, scorching hot love, or is it lust, scenes and enough paranormal nasties to keep you away from the cemetery permanently make this book one you've gotta read."

They rated it a "you gotta read!" Read more at http://yougottareadreviews.blogspot.com/2010/10/review-malevolent-dead-by-heather-kuehl.html

New review for Fade to Black

The Pen and Muse has given Fade to Black an excellent review!

"Kuehl’s writing gives Sarah an edgy, street-savvy persona. Sarah is the modern day heroine with smarts who does not need a dashing hero to come to her rescue."

Read more at http://thepenmuse.net/?p=1487

And keep an eye on The Pen and Muse for a (possible) review of Malevolent Dead.

Halloween Spooooky-tacular LIVE SHOW featuring vampires!

Time:
Monday, October 25 at 10:00pm - October 26 at 12:00am

Location:
The Nickelodeon Theatre
937 Main Street
Columbia, SC

More Info:
Spirits take flight at our Drinking in the Morning Spooooky-tacular. Join Aaron and Grant for a frightful evening of mayhem and delight! Vampire writer Heather Kuehl will join us, along with Drunk Joe the Gin-Soaked Magician and some surprise visitors from the shadowy beyond!

Admission just $5.00, beer and wine will be served! More details as they develop!

http://www.drinkinginthemorning.com/

Siren's Song

My haiku, "Siren's Song," is now up at Aphelion!

http://aphelion-webzine.com/poetry/2010/09/SirenSong.html

I love writing these short poems, trying my best to infuse them with my dark thoughts and paranormal world.

Featured Author

This week I'm the featured author at Romance Writers United. Very cool!

http://rwunited.freehostia.com/featured.html

The Back Story

I was the guest on The Back Story on October 2. I had a blast being on the show, talking about Fade to Black and how I came up with the Sarah Vargas Series. I even got a chance to talk a bit about Malevolent Dead and Blood Moon. To listen to the interview, just go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/back-story/2010/10/02/the-back-story-radio-show .

Malevolent Dead is on YGR Videos

This month, Malevolent Dead is participating in You Gotta Read's Video contest. It is entry #3. I love participating in this contest; it gives me a chance to see other author's book trailers and make notes on how I can improve mine. Make sure you stop by and check it out:

http://yougottareadvideos.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to come back at the end of the month to vote for your favorite trailer. Voting will begin on the 21st and run through the 26th.