Author Archives: John

About John

Bram Stoker Award-Winning author of Wither (co-authored), Wither's Rain, Wither's Legacy, Return to Silent Hill: The Official Movie Novelization, Halloween: The Official Movie Novelization, Shimmer, Kindred Spirit, Exit Strategy & Others and many original media tie-in novels including Supernatural: Joyride, Grimm: The Chopping Block, etc.

Bring Horror Home for the Holidays

Posted on November 24, 2006 by John

Hi, Everyone – I’m having a Bring Horror Home for the Holidays sale at the Passarella Book Store. Order any of my books, (autographed — and personalized, if you want) and pay either $0.01 (ONE PENNY) or nothing (FREE) for … Continue reading →

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PHILCON – PHILA, PA – SF/FAN Convention Appearance

Posted on November 15, 2006 by John

Hi, Everyone – Here’s the scoop on my next event: NOVEMBER 17-19, 2006 PHILCON 2006 – Convention Sheraton Center City (formerly Franklin Wyndham Plaza) 17th & Race Streets Philadelphia, PA I will be appearing on two PHILCON panels: Sat 12:00 … Continue reading →

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Thus Spoke Brian Keene

Posted on September 15, 2006 by John

If you are one of the many Brian Keene fans out there, check out what Brian had to say about KINDRED SPIRIT: “Intense and atmospheric, John Passarella’s KINDRED SPIRIT is a stylish slow-build of page-turning suspense. A paranormal mystery-thriller guaranteed … Continue reading →

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Two Signings Scheduled

Posted on September 15, 2006 by John

I’m reposting this appearance info here in case you missed it in the newsletter: I’ve scheduled a few more appearances in support of KINDRED SPIRIT and “Undead Air” (in MODERN MAGIC). Here are the details: SEPT 22, 2006 – FRI … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Discount at Amazon.com

Posted on September 15, 2006 by John

Maybe you could explain it to me. I can’t figure out why Amazon.com is discounting KINDRED SPIRIT by $0.01. $7.98 instead of $7.99. What kind of percent is $0.01 off of $7.99. Yeah, I could calculate it, but I mean, … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Posted (Sept 5, 2006)

Posted on September 6, 2006 by John

I’ve possted a new author newsletter, the first one in about 9 weeks: -new Wendy Ward story on the horizon -Brian Keene speaks out on Kindred Spirit -I’m back in random-prize-drawing mode -two new signing dates -and more Check it … Continue reading →

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Looking for (relevant) MySpace Friends

Posted on August 12, 2006 by John

In case you didn’t know, I have a MySpace.com profile now and I’m looking for friends, good friends (not “wink, wink, nudge, nudge” friends), basically relevant friends. By relevant I mean, first and foremost, fans of my fiction. But it … Continue reading →

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I can’t give this stuff away!

Posted on August 12, 2006 by John

Please explain this to me… I rebooted my swagapalooza prize drawings for mailing list subscribers. Picked a random winner to receive a cool KINDRED SPIRIT totebag, sent a notification email. Waited eight days. No response. Sigh. Picked another winner and … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Matthew’s Miles

Posted on August 1, 2006 by John

After weathering some personal turmoil, my family (more specifically Andrea) has decided to move forward with the 4th Annual Matthew’s Miles. I revamped the site (www.matthewsmiles.org) to match Matthew’s chosen colors for this year: green and white. There are many … Continue reading →

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In the news: KINDRED SPIRIT and Me

Posted on August 1, 2006 by John

HorrorWorld.org put up their reviews for August and the review of KINDRED SPIRIT is among them. Here’s a snippet of what they had to say about it: “Kindred Spirit is an excellent offering by John Passarella… a believability that resonates … Continue reading →

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