Musings of Two Creative Minds

A fun and fulfilling collection of the most tangled, yet intriguing, tales one might want to read.  Miss Kings, a. k. a. the “Vampire Maman” has enchanted many with her blog “Vampire Maman, Musings of a ModernVampire Mom”.  It is a very popular blog, and where all the tales found in this collection originated.  Of course, while one could sift through her blog, it would take hours or possibly even days to find each of these tantalizingly delicious vignettes.  Each story stands on its own merit, yet are connected at the same time, as the author shares stories not only about her own long existence, but those of her brothers, children and family friends which include zombies, the occasional werewolf, ghosts, elder vampires, and more than a few ordinary humans. Our dear Vampire Maman, weaves each tale in such a way to make us laugh, smile, feel a little remorse, or simply take a moment to appreciate those around us.  She brings wit and wisdom as well that ...

"THE SHIP"   Book 2 in my Para-Earth Series is free for all Kindle Users from now until midnight tomorrow, so grab a copy and spread the word to everyone you know.   This 5-star paranormal/mystery continues the story of Cassandra Elliot and Julie Cloudfoot, who fought alongside Alex and Veronica in my first novel “The Bridge” As a result of their previous adventure, these two young ladies have fallen in love and have come to Santa Cruz to see if their new relationship can work, as well as bury Julie’s uncle who had been guarding the bridge as part of his duties as the family shaman. But there are new problems. Julie is finding out that the shaman mantle has been passed to her, but she things there is nothing to guard against as the being that had lain hidden inside the bridge is no more. However, another evil from another para-earth has arisen and has marked Cassandra is its target. Now the two will have to fight against a new threat that threatens to tear apa...

*IN CASE ONE BOOK WASN'T ENOUGH, HERE'S ANOTHER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR KINDLE UNLIMITED SUBSCRIBERS* That's right Kindle Unlimited subscribers can now get "The Ship", book two int he Para-Earth Series for FREE through Amazon.  This book has been given 5-star reviews and is available to you now through Kindle Unlimited. This paranormal/mystery continues the story of Cassandra and Julie, two young women who fought alongside Alex and Veronica in my first novel "The Bridge".  The two have fallen in love and have come to Santa Cruz to see if their new relationship can work, as well as bury Julie's uncle who had been guarding the bridge as part of his duties as the family shaman. But there are new problems. Julie is finding out that the shaman mantle has been passed to her, but she things there is nothing to guard against as the being that had lain hidden inside the bridge is no more. However, another evil from another para-earth has aris...

****My $.99 Cent Birthday Weekend Special Has Begun**** I'm celebrating my birthday by slashing the price of my e-books by 2/3rds starting tomorrow. Books 1 and 2 in my Para-Earth Series are each just $.99 cents at Smashwords, Amazon, Kobo and other locations. So spread the word and take advantage of this opportunity to get your own e-copies of my 5-Star novels. Within these pages you'll find ghosts, mystery, love, laughter and suspense unlike anything you've read before. You'll also find beings that are and are not of this world. You can also sample the first chapters of each book for free at Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, and Amazon. Just click on the appropriate link below to get the version that's right for your e-reader, phone, or computer: Kindle:  http://www.amazon.com/Allan-Krummenacker/e/B00B1W8TEU/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1427393269&sr=8-1 Nook, Apple and other readers (including PDF for just a regular laptop/desktop computer): htt...

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! If you're reading this I'll take it that you survived 2014 and are a glutton for punishment because you're still reading what I have to say here.  Bless your hearts. With that said, I'm going to try and start the year off on a good note here by posting the opening section of "The Door", which will be the third book in my Para-Earth Series.  This time Alex, Veronica, Cassie and Julie are back together to face threats old and new.   The white-haired man known only as Z has returned, along with the fragment of the creature our heroes helped destroy in "The Bridge".  For those who read book 2 "The Ship" we saw Z and his companion help protect Cassandra from the threat that arose from the deeps, but it wasn't out of kindness.  He has plans of his own for her and now they're about to bear fruit. But the girl is guarded by her friends Alex and Veronica, as well as her lover Julie.  Plus of cou...

Starting today (9/15/13) and ending midnight next Sunday (9/22/13), the e-book version of  my paranormal/mystery novel "The Bridge" is available for just 99 cents on Smashwords and Amazon.   Smashwords covers Nook, Apple, Sony, and other e-readers as well as PDF copies of the book.   Amazon has the Kindle version.   So take advantage of this opportunity while you can.  Ghosts, police, psychics, shamans and a 300 year old bridge with a terrifying secret awaits you within the pages of this book.  This novel is also the first in the Para-Earth book series.  Book 2, "The Ship" will be coming this December and will follow two of the main characters in "The Bridge" as they journey to the west coast to bury one of their own. Just click on the appropriate link below to get the e-book version that works best for you.  And if you already have a copy, please help spread the word of this one week special deal.  Thank you. Smashwords:...

I'm thinking about running a .99 Cent special for the 4th of July weekend for "THE BRIDGE" on Amazon. So if anyone who's been thinking about getting a Kindle copy this will be your chance to get it pretty cheap. And if you already have a copy and fell in love with the story and the characters, please let others know they'll have a great opportunity to get their own copy at a great low price. Thx. I'm supplying the link below for people who want to take a sneak peak inside the bood.  The sale will start on the 4th of July.  So stay tuned. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B86DR9G

4.0 out of 5 stars   Good job, Rookie ,  June 19, 2013 By  Quill93  -  See all my reviews This review is from:  The Bridge (Para-Earth Series) (Kindle Edition) Kudos go to Allan Krummenacker for his first novel "The Bridge." The storyline is an intriguing balance of wit and suspense, with a cadence that flows nicely, making it an easy read. There is never a dull moment as Krummenacker keeps the reader wanting to know more about each event that takes place. I would like to see more descriptive language used in future works by this author, but overall I look forward to following his career and seeing how his craft develops. The Kindle version of  "The Bridge" is still $1.49 (1/2 off the regular price) at Amazon.com.  So if you haven't gotten a copy or know someone who might want a copy, now is the time.  Just click or share the link below: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B86DR9G

Just in time for Father's Day!  The KINDLE version of my paranormal/mystery "THE BRIDGE" will be available for FREE on Amazon this weekend.  Starting tomorrow 6/15 and ending at midnight on 6/16 you can get a free copy!  So if you're still looking for something for Dad, or a little something for yourself, here's your chance to grab book #1 in the Para-Earth Series.  Ghosts, psychics, police, and a three hundred year old stone bridge which holds a terrifying secret awaits you within the pages of this book which has received 4 and 5 star reviews.   So bookmark the link below and get  your free copy during this weekend special.  And spread the word to everyone you know about it.  This book has captured the imaginations of customers who have said flat out that they normally don't read this genre, but are eager for the next installment which will be coming in September. Happy reading everyone... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B86DR9G

Okay, in my last entry I disclosed I was working on a vampire novel.  Now this is a genre that has been done and redone so many times it's unbelievable.  And almost every time there are new twists and turns added to it that they barely seem to resemble the traditional vampires that Bela Legosi and Christopher Lee made legendary in Hollywood.  Today we have vampires that just totally ooze sex appeal, can sparkle in daylight instead of turning to dust, can have sex and produce offspring, are either monsters or saints, etc.  And they are still as popular as ever in spite of all the changes to the original legend. Now I'm not just talking about Bram Stoker's "Dracula".  That was not the first vampire story.  There were many others. If you ever get the opportunity check out "The Penguin Book Of Vampire Stories" and you'll see ones that predate Mr. Stoker's work by quite a few years.  But in that collection you'll also meet other kinds of vampire...

To celebrate my first novel "The Bridge" being #44 on Smashwords Horror Bestseller list of books over 100K words, I'm taking 50% off the price.  It's now available there for $1.50 for this weekend.  So take advantage of it while you can.  There's 15 reviews on this page so you can get a good idea of what others have been saying about this strange blend of paranormal mystery and science fiction. Remember: Smashwords offers this book in the following e-reader formats:  Apple, Sony, Nook, Kindle, Kobo, EPUB, PDF (for regular laptops and desktop computers), and others. Oh, and if you're one of those people who already bought a copy and loved it, please help spread the word of this special promotion.  Thanks so much and have a great weekend everybody. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/272613

All right! Another 5 star review for "The Bridge" on Amazon 5.0 out of 5 stars  BUY THIS BOOK!, April 22, 2013 By Joe Hinojosa (Greenville, TX) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Bridge: Something waits (Para-Earth Series) (Volume 1) (Paperback) I admit that The Bridge was a bit of a surprise. I usually don't go for fantasy or anything paranormal, but I will confess that I became intrigued when I read about it on the author's blog. Took me longer than I would have liked, but I finally bought it. The beginning for me was a little slow, but it quickly progressed and hooked me. What I found to be most enjoyable were the main characters themselves. They were not all one-dimensional. The author tried to make them complex, but didn't complicate the story. He showed us what we needed to know as it related to the story. As far as the plot, it moved rather briskly as the story unfolded. The premise is great and it leave...

My debut novel "The Bridge" is a unique blend of horror/mystery/science fiction and it will be available on Smashwords, Kobo, Apple, Sony, Nook this Friday.   The novel will also be available in Kindle and Trade Paperback shortly. Here's a the book jacket blurb" Alex Hill buried his psychic talents for eighteen years. But with the scream of tires and twisting metal all this changes. When his girlfriend, Police Sergeant Veronica Ross, is nearly run down by two teens he becomes concerned. But upon learning that both the driver and passenger had both been dead for almost twelve hours before the crash, he knows what he must do... WELCOME TO BOOK ONE OF THE PARA-EARTH SERIES Note: Books 2 and 3 are already under way.

Well gang,here it is.  I finally finished the cover for my debut novel this afternoon.  It took some doing but I finished it finally.  With my tight budget and the fact that I'm an artist in my own right, it only made sense to do the cover myself.  I've already got about a 1/4 of the novel formatted.  I'm using Createspace.  I'll do another entry on what went into the formatting and why I made the choices I did.  I hope to post that one in a day or so.  I want to focus on finishing the formatting and getting the whole thing together before New Year's Eve if possible.   In the meantime, any comments on the book cover would be welcome.

Well just got another lovely surprise this morning.  My other blog where I post snippets of my novels: http://akrummenacker.wordpress.com/ just received another award for my blogging.  This time it's the "Inspiring Blog Award.  And I want to start with a big thank you to the person who nominated me Raani York whose blog you can find at this Link: http://raaniyork.wordpress.com/ I strongly urge you to go check her blog out, she's a lot of fun and very insightful in what she writes about. Next, I'm to share 7 things about myself.  So here goes... 1-I'm an adopted child. 2-I was born and raised on Long Island in New York. 3-I have been studying various forms of dance since my 41st birthday (Ballroom, Jazz, Ballet, and Improv) 4-I'm preparing to start a VLOG in addition to my blogging 5-I am a big fan of science fictions shows, especially Doctor Who. 6-I met my wife of 23 years at a Doctor Who Fan Club in Sacramento.  (Our 23rd ann...