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News and updates about the books

Newsletter Posted (Sept 5, 2006)

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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In the news: KINDRED SPIRIT and Me

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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Happy 4th of July

To all my fellow USA readers: I wish you a safe and happy 4th of July, aka Independence Day. I had a quiet signing on July 1st at Borders Express in Mays Landing, NJ. Gorgeous summer weather in South NJ … Continue reading

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New Kindred Spirit Book Signing Date

I’ll keep this brief. I’ve just added a new KINDRED SPIRIT book signing date for July 22. I have a signing this SAT as well, which has been on the schedule for a few weeks. Here are the details: JULY … Continue reading

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Reminder: KINDRED SPIRIT Launch Party

Reminder: In just TWO DAYS… KINDRED SPIRIT Launch Party! SATURDAY, JUNE 10 1PM – 3PM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BETWEEN BOOKS 2703 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703 Call 302.798.3378 for directions. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ – refreshments, prizes, … Continue reading

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Kindred Spirit: Reading Group Discussion Questions

For those of you who participate in Book Reading Discussion  Groups, I wanted to let you know that I’ve posted ten discussion questions related to KINDRED SPIRIT on my official Web site. Please note that these questions assume the reader … Continue reading

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Special Day for an Author

Today was the day that I received my author copies of Kindred Spirit. The final book. The version that will be on book shelves in a few weeks. (May 23, 2006 to be precise.) It took me twenty-five years of … Continue reading

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EternalNight.co.uk on KINDRED SPIRT

Here’s an excerpt from a review of KINDRED SPIRIT found on the EternalNight.co.uk site: “Wonderfully eerie… kept me hooked from the very beginning…. a refreshing and compelling tale. Superb!” —EternalNight.co.uk You can read the full review HERE. Until next time, … Continue reading

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Publishers Weekly on KINDRED SPIRIT

Publishers Weekly is the leading trade magazine for the publishing industry. Here’s what they say about KINDRED SPIRIT in the May 1, 2006 issue: “Stoker Award–winning horror novelist Passarella (Wither) brings a paranormal twist to this thriller about a television … Continue reading

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Author Nancy Holder on KINDRED SPIRIT

Nancy Holder, award-winning author of approximately 80 books and over 200 short stories read the Kindred Spirit ARC and had this to say: “Not since Thomas Tryon’s THE OTHER has a story of twins so riveted and intrigued me.  John … Continue reading

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