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.

Kindred Spirit PODCAST for Chapter One

Posted on April 23, 2006 by John

Hi, Everyone – Hot on the heels of the PODCAST of the Prologue of KINDRED SPIRIT, I’ve now completed the podcast for Chapter One. The Passarella Author Podcast page is here: http://www.passarella.com/passpodcast.htm Or you can access the MP3 directly at: … Continue reading →

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Kindred Spirit Excerpt via PODCAST

Posted on April 22, 2006 by John

Hi, Everyone – A week or so ago, I posted an excerpt from KINDRED SPIRIT, consisting of the Prologue and Chapter One. Meanwhile, my publisher, Pocket Books (Simon & Schuster), has posted Chapter One as an excerpt on their KS … Continue reading →

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New Book Signing Added: Exton, PA

Posted on April 22, 2006 by John

I got a call today confirming a new book signing date at Borders Express at the Exton Square Mall, in Exton PA. This will be my first signing at this particular store. Here are the details: JUNE 24, 2006 – … Continue reading →

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KINDRED SPIRIT Excerpt Now Available

Posted on April 13, 2006 by John

Hi, Everyone – I posted an excerpt from KINDRED SPIRIT (a June 2006 release) on my Web site. You can check out the Prologue and Chapter One here: http://www.passarella.com/kspirit.htm#excerpt (Hope you enjoy the sneak peek!) Thanks for reading! Until the … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars

Posted on April 11, 2006 by John

I’ve scheduled a few more signings in support of Kindred Spirit, including dates in North Wales, PA, Deptford, NJ, and Mays Landing, NJ. Here’s how the book tour is shaping up: JUNE 3, 2006 – SAT – Time TBA (betw … Continue reading →

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ARCs to Winners Soon

Posted on April 11, 2006 by John

Hi, Everyone – I’m expecting to mail out KINDRED SPIRIT ARCs to the FORCE 10 FAN STORM winners by the end of this week or, if things get crazy, early next week. I’m still awaiting address confirmation for a couple … Continue reading →

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Force 10 Fan Storm ARC Winners Announced

Posted on April 1, 2006 by John

For my last three books (Wither’s Rain, Wither’s Legacy and now Kindred Spirit), I’ve held a contest for my fans to win an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC or bound galley) of my books. This contest was, by far, the toughest … Continue reading →

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HorrorChannel.com Reviews KINDRED SPIRT

Posted on March 24, 2006 by John

The HorrorChannel.com posted an early review of KINDED SPIRIT. Here’s an excerpt from the review: “Passarella proves again that his is a strong voice in horror….[he has] a knack for creating scenes that resonate with readers. Many creepy moments are … Continue reading →

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Book News, and Revving the Plot Engine

Posted on March 9, 2006 by John

It’s been a quiet few days news-wise. The biggest news on the book front has to be Detra Fitch’s (Huntress Reviews) great review of KINDRED SPIRIT. Here’s an excerpt of the review: “[T]his story will send chills up and down … Continue reading →

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Witness to the Supernatural and TWINcidents

Posted on March 3, 2006 by John

To get ready for my haunting new novel KINDRED SPIRIT, I’m asking readers to send in their true stories of being a WITNESS to the SUPERNATURAL. (Something that happened to them or to someone they know.) Also, if there are … Continue reading →

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