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Horror Podcast Interview
I recently did an interview with fellow horror author, Kirk Kilgrave on his podcast The Kilgrave Corner. Horror is an interesting genre...

J. R. Erickson
Sep 8, 20211 min read


The True Story that Inspired Darkness Stirring
Each of the novels in the Troubled Spirits Series are inspired by true crimes. Darkness Stirring (which launched today – woohoo!) was...

J. R. Erickson
Jul 25, 20217 min read


Made in Michigan Giveaway
It’s time! The Made in Michigan Giveaway is live. Enter below to win a gift box filled with amazing Made in Michigan items including...

J. R. Erickson
Jul 12, 20211 min read


Tell Me Your Secrets
Well, maybe not your deepest secrets, but I’d love to hear more about you. If you have some time, please fill out the survey below. I’ll...

J. R. Erickson
May 24, 20211 min read


Helme House Launch Contest
Helme House launched today, which means it’s time for a launch contest. Woohoo! Get entered to win a box of ghostly gifts including a...

J. R. Erickson
Apr 30, 20211 min read


The True Story That Inspired Helme House
The following is the story of the unsolved disappearance of Joan Rish. This story is part of the inspiration for my latest paranormal...

J. R. Erickson
Apr 26, 20214 min read


Help Me Title The Third Troubled Spirits Novel
In every series, I reach a book that I just can’t think of a title for. The first two Troubled Spirits novel titles were easy. Dark River...

J. R. Erickson
Mar 24, 20211 min read


What Happens After We Die?
This is the (slightly modified) newsletter I sent to readers this week, but I wanted to include it on the blog for those of you who are...

J. R. Erickson
Mar 12, 20213 min read


Freaky February Book Deals
Ah February, that glorious month when we’re gifted with a day of Hallmark greetings, cardboard-box hearts stuffed with chocolate, and a...

J. R. Erickson
Feb 11, 20212 min read


Dark River Inn Launch Contest
Dark River Inn is officially live. To celebrate, I’m giving away five signed paperbacks of Dark River Inn, a paranormal murder mystery...

J. R. Erickson
Jan 26, 20211 min read


The True Story that Inspired Dark River Inn
You can also listen to a more in-depth story of the case that inspired Dark River Inn on my True Crime Podcast, Bitter Endings. Listen to...

J. R. Erickson
Jan 26, 20212 min read


Creepy Christmas Giveaway
This has been quite a year. In an effort to spread a little creepy Christmas cheer, I’ve decided to do a blast of giveaways, plus one...

J. R. Erickson
Nov 20, 20201 min read


‘Do You Believe in Ghosts?’ October Contest
Happy October 1st! This is by far my favorite month of the year and I’m excited to celebrate it with all of you by hosting a fun and...

J. R. Erickson
Oct 1, 20201 min read
New Series Survey
Hey there! If you would be so kind, please take this quick (two-question) survey to help me choose a series title and cover concept for...

J. R. Erickson
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Halloween in July…
I think if we’re going to have celebrations like Christmas in July, then we need to throw Halloween in July in the mix as well. I tend to...

J. R. Erickson
Jul 26, 20202 min read


It’s Launch Time for Let Her Rest
Let Her Rest is finally here! I had hoped to publish the seventh book in the Northern Michigan Asylum Series in May, but family stuff,...

J. R. Erickson
Jun 16, 20201 min read


Help Me Title the Next Northern Michigan Asylum Book!
Choosing a title seems like it would be one of the easiest parts of writing a book, right? I mean after finishing an 80,000 word...

J. R. Erickson
Apr 25, 20201 min read


Rag Doll Bones is Coming to Audiobook
Rag Doll Bones – the fifth book in the Northern Michigan Asylum Series is coming soon to Audible. It’s 1983 in a small Northern Michigan...

J. R. Erickson
Apr 14, 20201 min read


Northern Michigan Asylum Series Survey
Hey Reader- Please take a few quick minutes to complete this survey about the Northern Michigan Asylum Series. I’m working towards...

J. R. Erickson
Mar 31, 20201 min read


The True Ghost Story in Dark Omen
Some of you might remember that I put out a call for true paranormal stories a while back, with the intention of fictionalizing one of...

J. R. Erickson
Mar 31, 20203 min read
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