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Thursday, January 5, 2017
Sunday, October 16, 2016
#OctoberFrights Blog Hop - Rafflecopter Prize Package Winners!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who stopped by to enter one/all of my
2016 October Frights Blog Hop contests.
It was really cool to read your Random Acts of Kindness 
The winners of my five prize packages have been notified. Check your emails!
Linda M.
Bonnie J.
Jackie M.
Susan V.
Shelley H.
Linda M.
Bonnie J.
Jackie M.
Susan V.
Shelley H.
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Saturday, October 15, 2016
#OctoberFrights Blog Hop - LAST Day! #paranormal #darkfantasy #giveaway
Welcome to the 2016 October Frights Blog Hop!
Today is the LAST day!
If you haven't entered my contests - now's your chance.
Winner of my Rafflecopter Contests will be announced on October 16th
Giveaway #1 - a signed copy of Poppy & a Starbucks $10 gift card
Giveaway #3 - an ecopy of Voices & a Starbucks $10 egiftcard
Giveaway #4 - signed paperback of The Island & a Starbucks $10 gift card
Giveaway #5 - Release day ecopy of Whispers in the Wood (coming 2017) & a Starbucks gift card
Giveaway #5 - Release day ecopy of Whispers in the Wood (coming 2017) & a Starbucks gift card
Clarissa Johal is the bestselling author of paranormal novels, Poppy, The Island, Voices, Struck and Between. When she’s not listening to the ghosts in her head, she’s dancing, taking pictures of gargoyles, or swinging from a trapeze. She shares her life with her husband, two daughters, and every stray animal that darkens their doorstep.
Find Clarissa Online:
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Hosted by Clarissa JohalThursday, October 13, 2016
#OctoberFrights Blog Hop - The Island by Clarissa Johal #paranormal #bestseller #giveaway
Welcome to 2016 October Frights Blog Hop! You're in the right place, so pour yourself a cup of coffee, and read on...
Today, I'm treating you to an exclusive excerpt from paranormal bestseller novel, The Island.
If it strikes your fancy, the Rafflecopter to win a signed paperback (or ecopy -ePub, mobi, PDF- if you'd prefer) & a Starbucks $10 gift card is at the end.
*INTERNATIONAL PRIZE PACKAGE: EBOOK & STARBUCKS EGIFTCARD
Winner will be announced on October 16th
Enjoy!
If it strikes your fancy, the Rafflecopter to win a signed paperback (or ecopy -ePub, mobi, PDF- if you'd prefer) & a Starbucks $10 gift card is at the end.
*INTERNATIONAL PRIZE PACKAGE: EBOOK & STARBUCKS EGIFTCARD
Winner will be announced on October 16th
Enjoy!
Book Details:
Genre: Paranormal
Author: Clarissa Johal
Editor: Marisa Chenery
Publisher: Faeriemoon Press
Number of Pages: 210
About The Island:
Exploring an island can get you into trouble
Especially if you awaken two demons
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
Excerpt:
She was jarred awake by a cry. The vestiges of
her nightmare dissipated as she orientated herself. Nightmare. Emma let
out a sigh of relief. The cry sounded again. A distant sound, high and wailing.
A baby’s cry. Her heart quickened. Good god, surely that can’t be a baby?
The fire in the stove had burned down, its
embers lending a glow to the living room. Emma looked out the front window. The
yard was still. She unlocked the door and opened it a crack. The cry drifted in
with the breeze, faint but unmistakable. She ran through her mind what possible
bird or animal could make the sound and came up with nothing.
Characteristically, the island was blanketed with silence, almost like a
vacuum. She stood, uncertain. After several minutes, the sound started again—the
unmistakable high wail of a baby. She slipped on her boots and parka.
Fog trailed like cobwebs in her wake. The
mournful cry threaded through the trees and came from the direction of the
house ruins. In spite of a growing anxiety at what she’d find, she quickened
her pace. If that is a baby, it’s still alive, and I need to get to it. If
it’s not a baby… She blocked out the possibilities of what else it could
be.
She approached the ruins and the sound stopped.
Her heart raced. I know it was coming from here. The area held an
unnatural heaviness. A branch cracked behind her and she turned with a start.
Something dark darted through the trees.
“Hello?” Her voice sounded muffled in the fog.
Emma’s attention snapped to the left. The dark figure ducked out of sight. She
took one step backward, and fled.
Heavy footsteps echoed from behind as she
plunged through the trees. They were catching up with her. Emma pushed herself
to run faster, terrified she’d lose her footing on the uneven ground. The cabin
loomed large, a haven in the thick fog. Stumbling across the cabin’s porch, she
hurdled through the door and slammed it shut, locking it.
Emma rooted her feet to keep from running
around in circles. Straining to hear, she was greeted with eerie silence.
Several moments passed before the baby’s cry started again. And this time, it
sounded from right outside the door.
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Book Trailer:
*INTERNATIONAL PRIZE PACKAGE:
EBOOK & STARBUCKS EGIFTCARD
EBOOK & STARBUCKS EGIFTCARD
Don't forget to enter my other October Frights Giveaways
Giveaway #1 - a signed copy of Poppy & a Starbucks $10 gift card
Giveaway #2 - Struck is FREE from October 10-14th.
Giveaway is for a $10 Starbucks gift card
Giveaway #3 - an ecopy of Voices & a Starbucks $10 egiftcard
Clarissa Johal is the bestselling author of paranormal novels, Poppy, The Island, Voices, Struck and Between. When she’s not listening to the ghosts in her head, she’s dancing, taking pictures of gargoyles, or swinging from a trapeze. She shares her life with her husband, two daughters, and every stray animal that darkens their doorstep.
Find Clarissa Online:
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Island by Clarissa Johal #paranormal #booktrailer
Exploring a remote island can get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Struck and The Island by Clarissa Johal - On Sale #99cents £0.99 $1.31 CAD #paranormal #bestseller
Psst! Both Struck and The Island are both on sale this week
0.99 cents (£0.99 $1.31 CAD)
Spread the word!
#1 Bestseller in Paranormal
Exploring a remote island can get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
Barnes & Noble
iTunes
Struck by lightning…claimed by shadows
Caught in a terrible storm, Gwynneth is struck by lightning.
She wakes in the hospital with a vague memory of a mysterious stranger.
Following her release, the stranger visits her at will and offers Gwynneth a
gift—one that will stay the hands of death. She is uncertain whether Julian is
a savior or something sinister… for as he shares more of this gift, his price
becomes deadly.
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
B&N and iTunes
Coming Soon!
June 6, 2016
Poppy
A red-headed, pink-loving mortician
who speaks to the dead.
A moody, unsociable funeral
director.
Poppy and Dante from Struck are back.
Something is lingering around Skyview
Funeral Home—and it's stealing souls of the dead.
With Dante in tow, Poppy is
determined to put a stop to it.
Can she protect those who are trying
to cross over, or will her soul be next?
_______________
Clarissa Johal is the bestselling author of paranormal novels, Poppy, The Island, Voices, Struck, and Between. When she’s not listening to the ghosts in her head, she’s swinging from a trapeze, or taking pictures of gargoyles. She shares her life with her husband, two daughters, and every stray animal that darkens their doorstep.
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Thursday, May 5, 2016
When Your Publisher Goes Out of Business #authors #booktrope
Some of you have heard (or already know) that one of my publishers, Booktrope, will be going out of business as of May 31st. Everyone was notified via email--I got mine while on a field trip with one of my daughters. Talk about struggling to keep a poker face.
This is the public statement via Geekwire.
What does this mean for me? Business, as usual. I have no intention of letting this setback destroy me. I'm an author. Simple as.
I will re-release Struck and The Island in June and expect my new release Poppy to be released on-schedule. The buy links will change, the ISBNs will change, but the books will remain the same. I am blessed to have editors, proofreaders and cover artists who will work with me during this stressful transition. I poured my heart and soul in Poppy and hope you will buy and enjoy it.
I know everyone in the Booktrope community will find their way. Creative people are remarkably resilient and bounce back. Keep your dream alive, folks. :)
Have a great Thursday.
Have a great Thursday.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
The Island by Clarissa Johal - #paranormal #booktour #99cents #giveaway via @Saphs_Books
Exploring a remote island can get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
Guess what?
THE ISLAND is on tour this week hosted by Sapphyria's Book Reviews
THE ISLAND is on Sale for 99 cents until March 12th
I'm running a giveaway for THE ISLAND which you can enter via Rafflecopter below.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Now Scheduling - March 7-11th Blog Tour - The Island by Clarissa Johal - #Paranormal #Horror
Do you like paranormal novels with a touch of horror?
Would you be interested in Signing Up as a Host for my Blog Tour & Rafflecopter Giveaway?
THE ISLAND by Clarissa Johal
#1 Best Seller on Amazon UK and Canada
On Tour from March 7-11th
THE ISLAND
Exploring a remote island can sometimes get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale.
Exploring a remote island can sometimes get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale.
While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
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Tour hosted by Sapphyria's Book Promotions
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
The Island by Clarissa Johal - #1 Best Seller #paranormal #horror - #FREE Nov 9-14th Only!
by Clarissa Johal
Exploring a remote island can get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Exploring a remote island can get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
#1 Best Seller in Horror on Amazon.UK and Amazon.ca
FREE Nov 9-14th Only!
Amazon US
Amazon Canada
Amazon UK
Monday, October 12, 2015
2015 October Frights Prize Package Winner Announcements
My contest winners in the 2015 October Frights Blog Hop have been announced!
Naomi S - Grand Prize package
Lori W - Between prize package
Jenn G - Struck prize package
Joey R - Voices prize package
Michelle W - The Island prize package
Please check your emails
Thank you for participating! Have a great Halloween!
Friday, October 9, 2015
2015 October Frights Blog Hop - Grand Prize Package #Giveaway #paranormal #horror #Octoberfrights
Welcome to the 2015 October Frights Blog Hop
Join 40+ paranormal and horror authors for ten days of screaming good fun. Books and prizes to be won!
Hosted by me (Clarissa Johal)
Today is the last day of the hop!
I hope you enjoyed my free short stories, exclusive excerpts, and Rafflecopter contests offering signed paperbacks & ecopies of my books, AND some awesome prizes.
I hope you enjoyed my free short stories, exclusive excerpts, and Rafflecopter contests offering signed paperbacks & ecopies of my books, AND some awesome prizes.
The Grand Giveaway!
Prize package includes:
Ouija shot glasses - set of four
A cameo appearance in my upcoming novel POPPY
*If you win, I'll send you a short questionnaire, and will immortalize you (as a ghost!) in my upcoming novel
*If you win, I'll send you a short questionnaire, and will immortalize you (as a ghost!) in my upcoming novel
Coming Soon
POPPY
A red-headed, pink-loving mortician who speaks to the dead.
A socially awkward funeral director.
Poppy and Dante from STRUCK are back.
Something is lingering around Skyview Funeral Home--and it's stealing souls of the departed. With Dante in tow, Poppy is determined to put a stop to it. Will she be able to protect those who are trying to cross over? Or will her soul be next?
a Rafflecopter giveaway
You still have a chance to enter all my contests!
To Enter my Giveaway Package for BETWEEN
To Enter my Giveaway Package for STRUCK
To Enter my Giveaway Package for VOICES
To Enter my Giveaway Package for THE ISLAND
2015 October Frights Blog Hop - "Tandem" #paranormal #flashfiction & Final Prize Packages #Giveaway #Octoberfrights
Welcome to the 2015 October Frights Blog Hop
Join 40+ paranormal and horror authors for ten days of screaming good fun. Books and prizes to be won!
Hosted by me (Clarissa Johal)
In case you're late to the party, from October 1-10th, join me for free short stories, exclusive excerpts, and Rafflecopter contests. I'm offering signed paperbacks & ecopies of my books, AND some awesome prizes. On October 10th, there's a grand prize so be sure and stop by then.
Today is Rafflecopter recap and my final free short story. Enjoy!
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| Photo courtesy of Steven Erdmanczyk Jr via Flickr EditedTandem by Clarissa Johal |
She'd been visiting the playground alone for the past week. It was quiet at night, which allowed her the space to think. When she first noticed the swing next to her move on its own, it intrigued, rather than frightened her. She watched it creak back and forth, and then slow when she'd reach out to make a connection. Try as she might, her fingers would always grasp at nothing.
Within eyesight of the playground was a cemetery. It was her belief that the person using the swing must be a benevolent spirit from that place. Someone inclined to linger in a playground after their death. Someone who now offered comfort in her loneliness. Maybe a child, or someone like her. Someone who wished things were simple and kind. It was her belief that the spirit who joined her each evening, thought swings were more fun than headstones or mausoleums. She was unsure.
Within eyesight of the playground was a cemetery. It was her belief that the person using the swing must be a benevolent spirit from that place. Someone inclined to linger in a playground after their death. Someone who now offered comfort in her loneliness. Maybe a child, or someone like her. Someone who wished things were simple and kind. It was her belief that the spirit who joined her each evening, thought swings were more fun than headstones or mausoleums. She was unsure.
It had been a morning where she wondered if the cemetery wasn't the better place. The troublesome thought lingered all day. When night fell, she hurried to the playground, hoping the spirit would be there. It was, and they swung in tandem. What had been a fast-dying ember of happiness, grew within her being, and caught like a flame. The graveyard disappeared from her vision below, replaced by the stars above. Higher and higher she swung, until her feet almost touched the sky. Her thoughts were pulled, one by one, until nothing but elation remained. When she finally realized what had happened, she slowed until the creaking from the swing stopped completely.
Silence settled in the playground in the wake of her departure. The hulking and misshapen entity who had occupied the swing, peeled itself from it and followed her into the graveyard.
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If you haven't had the chance yet, my Giveaways are listed here:
To Enter my Giveaway Package for BETWEEN
To Enter my Giveaway Package for STRUCK
To Enter my Giveaway Package for VOICES
To Enter my Giveaway Package for THE ISLAND
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
2015 October Frights Blog Hop - "Wendigo" #paranormal #horror #flashfiction & THE ISLAND On Sale #99cents #Octoberfrights #giveaway
Welcome to the 2015 October Frights Blog Hop
Join 40+ paranormal and horror authors for ten days of screaming good fun. Books and prizes to be won !
Hosted by me (Clarissa Johal)
In case you're late to the party, from October 1-10th, join me for free short stories, exclusive excerpts, and Rafflecopter contests. I'm offering signed paperbacks & ecopies of my books, AND some awesome prizes. On October 10th, there's a grand prize so be sure and stop by then.
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| Photo courtesy of Michael Shaheen via Flickr |
It feasted on the flesh of the hunter and sat back, satiated. The snow-covered forest lay silent and still. A snap of ice filled the air with an urgency that bespoke of a long, unforgiving winter. Power coursed through its being, as its presence increased. It would only be a short while before the hunger would
The second hunter crept along, his bow drawn, attention focused on the trees. By the time he realized his mistake, it was too late. Bright crimson blood splashed across the snow. The creature dove into the warmth of the body, ripping it to shreds. After the initial excitement had waned, it sat back on its haunches and surveyed the remnants of its prize. It would be a long time before it found another tribe. The robust vigor from the blood of the hunter flooded it's being like a drug. It could stop at feeding on these two humans, but it knew there were more. The creature cocked its head, pale eyes on the tree line. The others were coming. Their footsteps crunched in the snow like a dinner bell. It
Camouflaging itself in the snow, it settled to wait.
The hunter crept warily through the snow-covered trees. He thought he'd heard a cry, but
The moment the blood touched his lips, a change came over him. The gnawing hunger which made his bellyache through the past icy winter months
The humans quickly assessed the scene of slaughter and then
The creature trailed after them, wearing the guise of their tribesman. Hunger gnawed at him, quickly dispelling the warmth that had been there moments ago.
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The Giveaway!
My prize package includes a beautiful pewter Tribal Design bell necklace designed by Dan
& Birch bark candle by World Market
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Complete your experience and discover the story behind the bell necklace...
THE ISLAND is On Sale for 99 cents!
THE ISLAND
Exploring a remote island can get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
Available - ebook and print
Keep Hopping!
Friday, August 21, 2015
Winner Announcement - THE ISLAND by Clarissa Johal #paranormal #horror
Congrats to Melissa C and Judy T! I've just sent you an email.
I was SO happy to read everyone's Random Acts of Kindness. They were all fabulous and thoughtful. Little things like that (and big things) can make a world of difference. You guys rock.
For those who didn't win a copy of THE ISLAND, it's available in ebook and print. Thank you for entering my contest!
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Release Day & #Giveaway - THE ISLAND by Clarissa Johal #paranormal #horror #Booktrope #forsaken
I'm very excited to announce the release of my fifth novel 
“Exploring a remote island can get you into trouble.
Especially when you stumble upon a cave and awaken two demons.”
Book Details:
Genre: Paranormal Horror
Author: Clarissa Johal
Editor: Marisa Chenery
Booktrope, Forsaken Imprint (2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1-5137-0161-5
ASIN: B010TE7W1G
Number of Pages: 210
About THE ISLAND:
Rumors and superstition.
That’s what Emma thinks about local gossip concerning her grandmother’s “cursed” private island. Emma journeys to the island to ready it for sale. While out exploring, she unearths a hidden cave–a cave which holds answers to the island’s dark past.
There may be more to the rumors than she thought.
Excerpt from THE ISLAND:
She was jarred awake by a cry. The vestiges of her nightmare dissipated as she orientated herself. Nightmare. Emma let out a sigh of relief. The cry sounded again. A distant sound, high and wailing. A baby’s cry. Her heart quickened. Good god, surely that can’t be a baby?
The fire in the stove had burned down, its embers lending a glow to the living room. Emma looked out the front window. The yard was still. She unlocked the door and opened it a crack. The cry drifted in with the breeze, faint but unmistakable. She ran through her mind what possible bird or animal could make the sound and came up with nothing. Characteristically, the island was blanketed with silence, almost like a vacuum. She stood, uncertain. After several minutes, the sound started again—the unmistakable high wail of a baby. She slipped on her boots and parka.
Fog trailed like cobwebs in her wake. The mournful cry threaded through the trees and came from the direction of the house ruins. In spite of a growing anxiety at what she’d find, she quickened her pace. If that is a baby, it’s still alive, and I need to get to it. If it’s not a baby… She blocked out the possibilities of what else it could be.
She approached the ruins and the sound stopped. Her heart raced. I know it was coming from here. The area held an unnatural heaviness. A branch cracked behind her and she turned with a start. Something dark darted through the trees.
“Hello?” Her voice sounded muffled in the fog. Emma’s attention snapped to the left. The dark figure ducked out of sight. She took one step backward, and fled.
Heavy footsteps echoed from behind as she plunged through the trees. They were catching up with her. Emma pushed herself to run faster, terrified she’d lose her footing on the uneven ground. The cabin loomed large, a haven in the thick fog. Stumbling across the cabin’s porch, she hurdled through the door and slammed it shut, locking it.
Emma rooted her feet to keep from running around in circles. Straining to hear, she was greeted with eerie silence. Several moments passed before the baby’s cry started again. And this time, it sounded from right outside the door.
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THE ISLAND Buy Links
Amazon (ebook and print)
About the Author
Clarissa Johal is the author of paranormal novels, THE ISLAND, VOICES, STRUCK, and BETWEEN. When she’s not listening to the ghosts in her head, she’s dancing, taking pictures of gargoyles, or swinging from a trapeze. She shares her life with her husband, two daughters, and every stray animal that darkens their doorstep.
*Member of the Horror Writers Association
THE GIVEAWAY
Enter the Rafflecopter to WIN a free ebook of THE ISLAND (PDF, mobi or ePub) and a Tribal Design pewter bell necklace--similar to the one worn by the character of Nathanial Dumont.
Contest ends on August 21st. There will be two winners.
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