Love
Paranormal Romances? Don’t miss In
Another World
A
Paranormal Mystery/Romance by Kelli A. Wilkins
Hi everyone,
It’s October, the perfect month to curl up with a
paranormal romance. Today I’m sharing a look at the making of In
Another World. This contemporary romance novel blends a murder mystery
with the world of the paranormal. Here’s the book summary and links…
In Another World
A
Paranormal Mystery/Romance Novel
Disgraced psychic medium Julie Kershaw has finally met
her soul mate. The problem is he’s dead… and his spirit haunts the car she just
bought.
The spirit of Detective Eddie Mahoney is determined to
find his killer and needs Julie’s help. At first, she refuses. She’s tired of
being called crazy and swore she’d never use her abilities to speak to the dead
again—even if Eddie is handsome and charming.
Eddie persuades Julie to contact his former partner,
Lou Kaplonski, to ask him to reopen his case. Skeptical, Lou dismisses Julie as
a fake—until she proves she can communicate with the dead—and he finds out
Eddie has a lot to say.
Julie channels Eddie’s spirit and together with Lou,
the unusual trio tracks down leads and follows clues to solve Eddie’s murder.
The case takes them down a dark and dangerous path filled with secrets, where
nobody can be trusted.
As they work to find his killer, Julie falls for
Eddie. Funny, smart, and sexy, Eddie is the guy of her dreams—and he doesn’t
look or act the least bit dead. To her surprise, Eddie discovers a clever way
they can be together, and they begin an ethereal romance.
When Lou’s investigation brings him too close to the
killer, his life and Julie’s are put in danger—and Eddie may be the only one
who can save them.
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In Another World
has been a labor of love for many years. I’m thrilled that I finally finished
the book, and now readers can enjoy the story and meet these very unusual
characters I’ve created.
The book opens with Detective Eddie Mahoney, an
undercover police officer, in a jam. His cover has been blown and he’s in the
middle of nowhere with two criminals. Things don’t end well for Eddie, and
although he doesn’t make it out of his predicament alive, his role in the book
is just beginning.
Yes, you read that right. I killed off my main
character—and the hero of the book—in the first few pages. Why? Because this
isn’t your typical romance. Eddie is dead right from the start, but that
doesn’t mean he can’t fall in love.
Next, readers are introduced to a headstrong woman named
Julie Kershaw. She’s arguing with an unscrupulous used car dealer named Big Al.
He sells her a car for cheap, and Julie is suspicious. Naturally, she wonders
if there’s a catch, and there is. The car is haunted by… you guessed it—Eddie.
Eddie has been trying to communicate with the car’s
previous owners, but never had any luck until Julie bought the car. At first,
Eddie doesn’t realize that Julie is a psychic medium and can communicate with
spirits. Once he knows she can see and hear him, Eddie uses his charms and
persuades her to help him find his killer.
And so begins this unusual romance.
Most people would think this is a bit absurd. And maybe
some readers will. But once you get drawn into the story and see that Eddie is
pretty much like any other romantic hero (he just happens to be dead), the
story flows along.
Eddie and Julie visit Eddie’s former partner, Lou
Kaplonski, to persuade him to reopen Eddie’s case. Lou thinks Julie is crazy
and can’t possibly be talking to Eddie. When Julie tells Lou things only Eddie
knows, Lou is convinced Julie is telling the truth. Lou and Eddie start working
the case just like old times. (Sorta.)
Lou is a great guy, and I loved writing for him. On the
outside he appears to be a tough, no-nonsense detective who takes his job
seriously. When he first meets (and interrogates) Julie, he acts like a typical
“bad cop” and is very rough with her.
Lou doesn’t believe in ghosts and thinks all psychics are
fakes. He’s also taken Eddie’s death personally. He feels like a failure
because he couldn’t find his partner’s killer, and he is still working through
his grief. Once Lou starts investigating with Eddie and Julie, his true
personality comes out, and he’s more determined than ever to catch Eddie’s
killer.
When I wrote the book, I had to make sure readers were
able to follow the investigation along with Lou, even when Julie and Eddie
weren’t present. I’ve never written a full-fledged mystery or detective story
before, but I’ve watched enough mysteries and police dramas, so I think I got
it right. I also had the good fortune to be related to a police captain and was
able to ask his advice on the “police stuff” in the story. The book is a hybrid
of romance and mystery. Sometimes it takes on more of a police
procedural/mystery feel than a romance, and then in other scenes with Eddie and
Julie, it’s a traditional romance.
I hope mystery, romance, and paranormal readers will
enjoy this unique novel. It’s got something for everyone: danger, humor, love,
ghosts, and quirky characters. I had fun writing this book and stepping into
another world, blending the living and the dead. (I’m also happy to report that the book has
received several excellent reviews. You can read some of them here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/in-another-world)
Happy Reading,
Kelli A. Wilkins
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, 7 non-fiction books,
and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes
to scare readers with her horror stories.
Her latest novel, In Another World, was
released in early 2022. This contemporary mystery/romance is set
in the world of the paranormal.
She also released two horror shorts, More
Than I Bargained For and Silent Sentinel in 2021.
In 2021, Kelli published Journaling Every Week: 52 Topics
to Get You Writing. This fun and innovative guide to
journaling is filled with hundreds of thought-provoking prompts designed to get
you writing about your feelings and emotions.
Kelli posts on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and Twitter: www.Twitter.com/KWilkinsauthor.
Visit her
website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and to find all her
social media links.
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