#BadMoonRising – #TeriPolen Featuring #JohnW.Howell – #HappyHalloween

John W. Howell is Teri Polen’s guest today on Bad Moon Rising, and a great post it is indeed. I think you’ll really enjoy John’s answers to the questions he chose, so be sure to stop by to check it out.

Bad Moon Rising Day 10 with John W. Howell


ENJOY!

#BadMoonRising – #TeriPolen Featuring #MichaelMcGovern – #HappyHalloween

Another wonderfully spooky Bad Moon Rising post featuring author Michael McGovern. Head right on over to check it out. You’ll be glad you did.

Bad Moon Rising Day 9 with Michael McGovern


ENJOY!

 

#BadMoonRising – #TeriPolen – A Month of #HalloweenFun

Hurricane cleanup has kept me so busy, I completely forgot to post about author Teri Polen’s fabulous month-long series of guest posts, Bad Moon Rising!  This is one of my favorite blogging “events,” and I’m happy to say, I’ll be a guest this year, too. I’ll try to share links when I can, but hope you’ll excuse me if I miss some. Things are still a mess around here.

Here’s the link for today’s guest post, featuring Victoria Zigler, and while you’re there, I hope you’ll check out the first 7 guests, too.

  Bad Moon Rising Day 8 with Victoria Zigler

ENJOY!

#BadMoonRising – Post 31 Featuring Steve Stred

 

Today is the last day of Teri Polen’s wonderfully creepy and fun  Bad Moon Rising event, and folks, I think she saved the perfect author to share with you to wrap things up. This guy writes some scary stuff, if you’re brave enough to give it a go. Head on over to check out author Steve Stred’s post, and you’ll see what I mean.  And I hope you’ve enjoyed  following along with 2021’s Bad Moon Rising as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing it with you!  Until next year, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Check out Steve’s Post HERE
*shiver*

#BadMoonRising – Post 30 Featuring Paula Cappa

 

A very interesting post on Bad Moon Rising today, featuring author Paula Cappa. Love ghost stories? Then she’s your gal! And you might just learn a new way to come up with story ideas, too. Head on over to see what it is! 

Check out Paula’s Post HERE
Enjoy!

#BadMoonRising – Post 29 Featuring Teagan Riordain Geneviene

I know it’s late in the day, but I do hope you can still find time to swing by Bad Moon Rising to visit with Teagan Riordain Geneviene. What a fun post, and I have to say, I don’t know how anyone could be busier than Teagan. See for yourself. You’ll likely be amazed, too! 

Check out Teagan’s Post HERE
Enjoy!

#BadMoonRising – Post 28 Featuring Hugh W. Roberts

 

Today’s Bad Moon Rising guest is  blogger and author Hugh W. Roberts.  I’ve been following Hugh’s blog a long time, and his posts never fail to teach me new tricks! Head on over to see what Hugh has to say! You’ll be glad you did!

Check out Hugh’s Post HERE
Enjoy!

#BadMoonRising – Post 27 Featuring Michael Patrick Hicks

 

A bit later than usual, but believe me, today’s Bad Moon Rising post, featuring Michael Patrick Hicks, is a goodie! You do not want to miss it, so head on over, if you haven’t already visited! 

Check out Michael’s Post HERE
Enjoy!

#BadMoonRising – Post 26 Featuring D. Wallace Peach

 

Today’s Bad Moon Rising guest is author D. Wallace Peach. Diana is one of my favorite writers, since I’m a huge fantasy fan. Her books are beautifully imagined and written, and her interview today is fascinating. Don’t miss it! 

Check out Diana’s Post HERE
Enjoy!

October Siege

While it’s still in the high 80s and low 90s down here in the Land of Sunshine, I’m in the mood to celebrate fall and Halloween, so here’s an offering from my book, Summer Magic: Poems of Life and Love. Hope you enjoy October Siege!

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October.
The siege begins.
Enemies among us
Everywhere!
With evil grins,
They lurk,
They skulk,
They glare,
Sharp fangs bared.

October.
Hide inside.
Nighttime danger
Everywhere!
With shining eyes,
They menace,
They taunt,
They torment,
Mouths opened wide.

See how they glow!
Deadly, gap-toothed grins
Midst curves of vivid orange!
Silently screaming with devilish glee,
They lounge on nighttime porches,
And march up darkened drives.
Casting yellow light from watchful eyes,
They search for unwary victims,
For slow and easy prey.

Big ones, tall ones,
Skinny ones, or round.
Colored like the fiery sun,
Or the moonlight pallor of alien visitors.
They line up on fence posts,
Stair steps, and windowsills.
Peering out . . . or peering in?
Looking for who?
You!

October.
Watch your step.
They’re back again,
Everywhere!
With wicked intent,
They scheme,
They hunger,
They haunt,
Pumpkins on patrol!

Boo!