When I was a little
girl I was convinced there was a vampire under the bed. No joke. The
darned thing used to poke me through the mattress. I was six years old and used
to pull the covers up over my neck thinking that would keep the darn little
creature away from my neck. Silly me. Mom wouldn't let me use garlic.
What convinced me I had
a vampire under the bed was watching a show called Creature Double
Feature. That show had it all – vampires, werewolves, zombies, mummies,
and even Godzilla. Creature Double Feature was all about horror. The creatures
were out to scare you. I got the chills watching those little nasties in
action. And that's what horror is all about – giving you the chills. The Spooks.
The Shivers.
You know what gives me
the spooks? Bugs. Spiders. Little Creepy things. They inspire horror. You
can find some of my horror tales at my port on Writing.com at: http://www.writing.com/main/portfolio/item_id/966516-Horror-Short-Stories
My favorite stories are
Grave of the Devil, the Secret Pyramid, and The Scorpion Temple.
Paranormal Romance?
That's a different "beast" altogether. Sure there are vampires,
werewolves, zombies, shifters, etc… but there's no intent to give you shivers –
it's all about giving you the warm and fuzzies and making you believe in the
power of love.
Our hero (or heroine)
may suffer from lycanthropy or deal with a lust for blood, but their desire to
control their condition and seek love is the crux of their journey. Romance is
about HEA. Horror has no HEA.
My paranormal romance, Danube in Candlelight, which released in NOV 2011 is now
a finalist in the 2012 Reader's Favorite Contest in the Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
category. What would you do if you found out your father was a werewolf? Morgan
Duma has her world turned upside down when she discovers her father's secret.
She explores the lupine elements of heritage, growing reckless, but will her
recklessness driver her to become a wolf herself?
REVIEWS:
5 Stars, Reader's
Favorite:
This story is the
closest I have ever come to reading a book that feels like a movie!
4 Hearts, Sizzling Hot
Book Reviews:
Once again, Stephanie
Burkhart has touched my imagination and with her writing brings 1922 Hungary to
life. Danube in Candlelight is a very
romantic, yet spicy read. This is a must read if you enjoy the paranormal
werewolf stories or even if you merely enjoy a great romance.
3.5 Stars, The Hope
Chest Reviews:
Danube in
Candlelight was a pleasant, easy read. Ms.
Burkhart has created an interesting world with a mythology that is a little
different than any other werewolf stories I've read to date, and the historical
settings make them more intriguing to me than many contemporary paranormal
stories.
5 Lips, Two
Lips Reviews
I found the setting for Danube in Candlelight
intriguing. The 1920 period Ms. Burkhart chose for this story lends it a
wonderfully dynamic tempo. The discerning reader will not want
to miss reading Danube in Candlelight; I highly recommend it.
Book Trailer on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgzUIHCRN0I
Enjoy this Excerpt:
"Morgan, our fathers'
condition has a host of positive traits -- heightened senses, for example, but
the best trait is the healing factor."
"I understand, Adam. That
healing factor will help my mother recover from her awful injuries, but it comes
with a tradeoff -- she's going to become a werewolf."
"Is it better she become
addicted to morphine? That addiction is a beast in itself. Which would you
prefer she'd become? The soldiers hooked on morphine have vacant eyes, and
their hands tremble for their next fix. Do you want that for your mother?
Fighting something she can't win against, or do you want her dealing with a
manageable condition? Both our fathers are good men. They've managed it."
Morgan pursed her lips. Adam's
tone was laced in objectivity and confidence, offering her a plausible reason
for her father's actions. Morgan didn't want a shell of skin and bones that
resembled her mother -- she wanted her mother well, both emotionally and
physically. Why had she been so selfish not to see that?
"It doesn't bother you that
you have these traits?"
"I'm comfortable with who I
am."
Morgan spun around, pressing the
length of her body against Adam, curving her hand around the nape of his neck,
and bringing his lips to hers. Their mouths met in a searing kiss full of
desire. Want. Warmth. Pleasure replaced Morgan's emotional pain, and she
deepened the kiss between them by sweeping her tongue into his mouth.
Adam groaned, wrapped his hands
around her waist, and tugged her closer. Morgan continued the kiss, nipping his
lower lip with her teeth. A blast of heat from his body washed over her like an
ocean wave, sending pleasure spiraling through her. God, she had never felt so
wonderful.
He threaded his hand through her
hair and then yanked her head back. His mouth fell to her neck. Shivers of
delight followed the hard, demanding kisses he placed on her skin.
"Adam, God, don't
stop..."
He did just that. He withdrew his
hand from her hair, sliding it down the side of her body to rest at her waist.
She looked into his golden eyes blazing with the flames of desire. Adam drew in
a deep breath.
"Damn, Morgan, I am a man,
and I have more control than that."
She placed her hand over his
heart. "You enjoyed it. Don't deny it."
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