Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Giving Away Halloween

Do you have your scary stories all loaded and ready for the holiday? If not, you're in luck. Here are a couple to get you in the spirit.

First, from me...


Read the rest HERE.

 
And now how about some giveaway action?

Last week Stephen Tremp shared with us SALEM'S DAUGHTERS, along with two truths and a lie. Those who guessed the lie correctly were entered into a random drawing for the chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon!

Stephen's Game:

1.    Stephen once met Los Angeles Laker basketball player Kobe Bryant.
2.    He does not like meatloaf.
3.    He still likes to color with crayons.

THE LIE: #1. Stephen wishes. ;)

Way to guess everyone! And the winner is:

...DRUM ROLL...

Chrys Fey!!!

Congrats, Chrys! 

And now how about our giveaway for the day?


 Faerie mischief starts the fun with ghosts, vampires, and zombies bringing in the scare. If you love Halloween, being scared or delighted, there’s a story for you in this flash fiction collection.

Get your copy HERE.

Or you might like this one if you're not so much in a Halloween mood...

Missie, an American flutist, is thrust through a portal into a medieval world where her music is the key to empowering The Treasures of Carmelidrium to defeat the evil tyrant, Renwyk, Lord of the Symberveen. Immediately, her life is in danger. The Symberveen hunt her, an assassin attempts to kill her, Renwyk's men plot to kidnap her. Will she survive to accomplish the prophecy regarding her or will Renwyk take over Gil-Lael and then America too?

Buy it HERE.

Ready to meet the author?

N. R. Williams is an American grandmother who decided never to grown up. What better way to celebrate than to write epic fantasy's, children's stories and flash fiction alive with faeries, vampires, zombies and ghost, along with a few other super natural creatures? She is delighted to share these stories with readers and hopes that everyone will find something to love. 

 She adores Swiss cheese because of the holes and might be discovered eating it with turkey lunch meat and crackers. 

N.R. gave me two LIEs and ONE truth to test your "lie detector" skills. Those who figure out the lie will go into my magic hat for the chance to win an eBook of your choice. 

You have until Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m. EDT to guess. Be sure to come back for the answers on October 28.
TRUTH OR LIE

1. I have almost died eight times from childhood illness, a difficult pregnancy and delivery and more recently two illnesses. I'm planning to continue living and will ignore references to cat's having nine lives.
2. I was born in Canada.
3. I love coffee. I drink it while balancing on my head and use a special straw.

So sleuths, which are the lies, and which is the truth? What are you reading for Halloween? Are you a bigger fan of faeries, vampires or zombies? Have you ever read/written flash fiction?
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92 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughOctober 21, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Congratulations, Chrys!
    Nancy, I'm going to have to say number three. If that's true, then we need to get you on a talent show.

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 9:14 AM

      Well Alex, we shall see. No telling now. Thanks for coming by and making a guess.
      Nancy

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  2. N. R. WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Crystal
    I love your story. I have one posted on my blog as well if anyone wants to come by.
    Nancy
    //http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com/

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  3. Christine RainsOctober 21, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Fantastic story! And my guess for the lie is #2. I have a bunch of scary stories on my Kindle. I just finished some non-fiction, though. Not scary at all!

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  4. Natalie AguirreOctober 21, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I don't have any story written. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  5. krystal janeOctober 21, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Lol! Your story was so much fun! I loved his childish exuberance. ^_^

    Never grow up!! ^_^
    Well, I know I can balance on my head and drink coffee...

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  6. Sarah FosterOctober 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    I've never written a scary story or flash fiction. Maybe I should write a scary flash fiction ;)

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  7. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmOctober 21, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Halloween is so much fun!

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  8. Hart JohnsonOctober 21, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Oh, nice and timely. And Nancy cracks me up... going with #3 there... I've got a witch idea a-brewing... There is an anthology deadline end of November for witch stories so that is what I am shooting for.

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  9. Catherine StineOctober 21, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Great array of spooktacular fiction! I just saw Crimson Peaks last night, and wow, that was creepy for sure.

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  10. Julie FlandersOctober 21, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    I have to go with vampires - love them. And I think I will choose #2 as N.R.'s lie.

    Heading off to read your story now. :)

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 3:03 PM

      I wonder? Mysterious origins. Looking forward to see more.
      Nancy

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  11. Misha GerrickOctober 21, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Actually, Halloween isn't really a thing in South Africa, so I read a bit of everything. (Although I don't really read Horror.)

    I wrote a 13 word horror when someone on Wattpad challenged me, though. I think that it (other than my usual attempts at short writings) came out pretty good. Oh and... I think I challenged you too. ;-)

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  12. Chrys FeyOctober 21, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Woot! I guessed right because I don't like meatloaf and love to color with crayons.

    Thank you!! :D

    I'm going to read your story, Crystal. :)

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  13. David Powers KingOctober 21, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    I am soooo ready for Halloween. Was lucky to grab a copy of Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark from the library. Time to make some new Halloween memories. :)

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  14. Annalisa CrawfordOctober 21, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Great story - this is why I turn the lights out and hide on Halloween!

    I guess the lie is #3, and if it isn't, I want to see a video :-)

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  15. ShaharohOctober 21, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    What a fun Halloween story! I loved it especially the candy-drunken slaughter (I'm morbid, I know). I think #3 is a lie because #1 is too crazy to make up. xoxo

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 3:06 PM

      Oh, but I have an imagination like no other, Shalaroh.
      Nancy

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  16. Loni TownsendOctober 21, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Great story, Crystal! It was fun. :)

    I say the lie is #1! It sounds like it could be true.

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 3:07 PM

      The ninth death awaits and I'll meet a candy lovin' grim reaper.
      Nancy

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  17. Shanaya TalesOctober 21, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    I am easily scared, so horror is not a genre that I read. But my son has fallen in love with all things halloween, so I guess I will just have to deal with it, whether I like it or not. :P

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  18. MarkOctober 21, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Loving the Halloween stories:) This is definitely my favorite time of year!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Duh, I love vampires. And zombies, and werewolves and all those kinds of creatures.

    I'm going to guess number 2 is the lie.

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 3:09 PM

      I wonder what flag is on my porch? Hmmm, we shall see.
      Nancy

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  20. M PaxOctober 21, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Yay for all the spooky stories! I'll guess #3 is the lie for NR :)

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  21. S.P. BowersOctober 21, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I always think I want to write holiday short stories. I tried once, it turned into a full blown novel that began and ended with Christmases but wasn't actually a holiday story. Um, lie is number three.

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 22, 2015 at 12:11 AM

      To slurp or not to slurp. Perhaps you're right.
      Nancy

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  22. Karen LangeOctober 21, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    It's nice to meet N.R.! As for growing up, I think maybe she's on to something. :) Thanks Crystal, for the intro. Have a great rest of the week!

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  23. Cherie ReichOctober 21, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    I really enjoyed your story, Crystal!

    I'm hoping #1 is the lie. Congrats, N.R.!

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  24. Susan Flett SwiderskiOctober 21, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Great job on your flash fiction! I haven't bought our Halloween candy yet, but you can be SURE I'm not gonna get any tootsie rolls. :)

    Okay, I'll guess this week's lie is number three.

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  25. Murees DupèOctober 21, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Congratulations to Chrys! I love vampires. I think #3 is definitely the lie.

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  26. Jemi FraserOctober 21, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Great flash fiction! Other than writing it with the kids in school, I don't do any on my own... not sure why! :)
    Let's go with lie = #3

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  27. UnknownOctober 21, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Congrats to Chrys! If NR gave you 2 lies and 1 truth, shouldn't people be trying to pick the true one? (On the other hand, the chances sure are improved if people have to pick 1 of the 2 lies.) I'm pretty sure 3 is a lie - but it's a funny one!

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 22, 2015 at 12:16 AM

      You would think guessing the truth might be fair but lies can be fun.
      Nancy

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  28. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    I just came over from your flash fiction. Well done.

    As for me - I'm a big fan of The Walking Dead and Fear TWD so I guess that makes me a fan of zombies.

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  29. Pat HattOctober 21, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Zombies sure win out for me in the end. Vampires, unless maybe Buffy, aren't all that high on my list.

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  30. ELAdamsOctober 21, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    I love scary stories! I don't have time to work on anything Halloween-themed this year, but it's great to see everyone getting into the spirit of things!

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  31. Beverly Stowe McClureOctober 21, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    I like faeries. Vampires and zombies not so much. No Halloween stories are in my TBR stack, which I'm way behind in reading. Flash fiction is fun to read, but I've never tried writing it.

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  32. Sandra CoxOctober 21, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    #3:)

    Thanks for providing us with a delicious Halloween story, Ms. Crystal.

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  33. Tyrean MartinsonOctober 21, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    #3 is the lie. :)
    Excellent story start - I'll have to follow that link. :)

    Congrats to N.R.!

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  34. UnknownOctober 21, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    #3 is completely the lie! and I LOVE your story, Crystal. Now I want melty caramel :)

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  35. Liz A.October 21, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Yikes. The lie should be #2 as the other two are so specific. But I'll go with #3 as the lie today.

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 22, 2015 at 12:20 AM

      Perhaps I should have just said I love my coffee over rocks.
      Nancy

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  36. Meradeth HoustonOctober 21, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Lots of great stories shared here! I'm going with #3 as the lie :)

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  37. Denise Covey October 21, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    #3 strikes me as intriguing but rather impossible, so that's my choice. Great reading for the scary season. Have downloaded Nancy's book previously and I read/reviewed Treasure of Carmelidrium when it first came out. It has shades of Romeo + Juliet. Loved it! Great writing. I hope some of your commenters download it. They won't be sorry.

    Thanks Crystal for the goodies today. And thank you for hosting Stephen and Nancy.

    Denise :-)

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    1. N. R. WilliamsOctober 22, 2015 at 12:23 AM

      Thank you for the endorsement Denise, I'll share my coffee with you.
      Nancy

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  38. Elizabeth MuellerOctober 22, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Woohoo! Congrats, Chrys! That's exciting. :)

    Death Goes Trick or Treating reminds me of the movie, The Hogfather. Have you seen it? If not, you've GOT to see it. You'll love it. Promise! <3

    Aw, man, #3 can't be a lie. No. It canNOT! I am sorry for your neardeath experiences, though. ((hugs))

    ♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥

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  39. Shannon LawrenceOctober 22, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    I'll go with #3, though I'm tempted to go with something else just because almost everyone said 3. Congrats to Chris! Funny story about Death, Crystal.

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  40. D.G. HudsonOctober 22, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Well it's got to be # 3, since the other two seem much more likely to be true. (I'm from Canada too - west coast) I like the story with Death liking caramels, who knew he had a sweet tooth? Good luck to all those in the draw for the books, and hope your Halloween is spooky but nice. . .

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  41. Jules October 22, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Death trick or treating, eh? Right up my street, that. Well, actually, I hope he isn't!

    I think number 3 is the lie and if it isn't then I need to meet this eccentric lady!

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  42. Launna October 22, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    I will say number 2 is true... but number 3 sounds really interesting if you can do that... lol :)

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  43. Kelly HashwayOctober 22, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I love zombies. I just do. :)

    I love flash fiction. It's so fun. Thanks for sharing yours.

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  44. SK AnthonyOctober 22, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Caramel corn . . . lol
    I love zombies! But I also like vampires and werewolves and and and all those creatures ;)

    I'm guessing # 3 not sure why lol

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  45. Cascia TalbertOctober 22, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    I am not ready for Halloween yet. I am guessing that number 3 is the lie.

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  46. Suzanne FurnessOctober 22, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    There's spookiness all around at the moment!

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  47. Nas October 22, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    I guess No 3 is the lie. I'm never ready for Halloween!

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  48. T.F. WalshOctober 22, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Oh lots of fantastic horror to check out:) Halloween is coming too quickly this year... Hmm I'm going to say number 3 is the truth.

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  49. AnonymousOctober 23, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Man, Death went a little overboard! I love this short story. It reminds me, in a more funny way, of this comic I saw (http://funnyjunk.com/Halloween+is+the+time/funny-pictures/5321473) haha

    Obviously, the lie is being born in Canada. Nobody is born there. :P

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  50. Sherry EllisOctober 23, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    'Tis the season for scary stories!

    Have a great weekend!

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  51. Mason T. MatchakOctober 23, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I think I'm a little weird about this - I love Halloween and all that goes with it, but scary stories and the like really don't do anything for me. I'm too busy analyzing what makes them work to actually find them scary. >_<

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  52. mshatchOctober 24, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    I liked your trick or treat story ;)

    And I think NR's lie is #3.

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  53. Carol RiggsOctober 24, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Fun death story for Halloween! I guess that IS coming up soon, isn't it!? Enjoy yours!!!

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  54. MaggidOctober 24, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    So much fun found here.
    I like your title "Giving Away Halloween" - I teach that morning and I'm debating with myself about costuming . . . hmmm . . . .

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  55. Robyn CampbellOctober 25, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    What a great Halloween/death story. FF and Halloween always make for great reading, don't they? I love Nancy's writing. I say #3 has to be the lie. Congrats to Chrys.

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  56. cleemckenzieOctober 25, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Stephen doesn't like meatloaf. That's the truth. And I enjoyed Death's Caramel Corn moment.

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  57. A Beer for the ShowerOctober 25, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    What a fantastic story. Tootsie rolls always set me off the deep end too.

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  58. LibbyOctober 26, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    I want to believe number one is a lie. I really do.

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  59. DMSOctober 26, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    Love a good spooky story. Thanks for sharing yours with us! Congrats to Chrys. I love the cover of Nancy's book. Thinking 3 is the lie.
    ~Jess

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  60. AnonymousOctober 27, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    I think 3 is the lie. Congrats to Chrys. I liked your spooky tale.

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  61. J.H. MoncrieffOctober 27, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Congrats to Chrys! I think #2 is the lie.

    Haven't decided what I'm reading for Halloween yet...probably The Turn of the Screw. Still haven't read it, and it's supposed to be a great ghost story.

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  62. Nick WilfordOctober 27, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    I'll watch out for those extra tall kids at my door on Halloween!

    Congrats to Chrys. Number #3 is the lie, I'm guessing!

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  63. alexiaOctober 27, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    Two of my leading ladies in one post! Excellent.

    BTW for anyone reading, Nancy's books are really fun, check them out!

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  64. Carrie-AnneOctober 28, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    I'm guessing the lie is #3.

    I prefer Vampyres, the real type, not the modern-day, friendly, sparkly variety. I know it's probably pretentious how I use the original spelling and even capitalize it.

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