{"id":28094,"date":"2024-02-23T03:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=28094"},"modified":"2024-02-20T07:54:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T15:54:21","slug":"the-rising-trend-of-cross-genre-romance-mixing-scifi-with-paranormal-elements-by-keri-kruspe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/23\/the-rising-trend-of-cross-genre-romance-mixing-scifi-with-paranormal-elements-by-keri-kruspe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rising Trend of Cross-Genre Romance: Mixing SciFi with Paranormal Elements by Keri Kruspe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Rising-Trend-of-Cross-Genre-Romance-Mixing-SciFi-with-Paranormal-Elements-by-Keri-Kruspe.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-28104 size-full\" title=\"The Rising Trend of Cross-Genre Romance: Mixing SciFi with Paranormal Elements by Keri Kruspe\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Rising-Trend-of-Cross-Genre-Romance-Mixing-SciFi-with-Paranormal-Elements-by-Keri-Kruspe.png\" alt=\"The Rising Trend of Cross-Genre Romance: Mixing SciFi with Paranormal Elements by Keri Kruspe\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Rising-Trend-of-Cross-Genre-Romance-Mixing-SciFi-with-Paranormal-Elements-by-Keri-Kruspe.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Rising-Trend-of-Cross-Genre-Romance-Mixing-SciFi-with-Paranormal-Elements-by-Keri-Kruspe-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Let\u2019s welcome back monthly columnist <a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?s=Keri+Kruspe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keri Kruspe<\/a> as she shares with us \u201cThe Rising Trend of Cross-Genre Romance: Mixing SciFi with Paranormal Elements.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>As a SciFi Romance author, whenever I start a new series<\/strong>, I like to do a little research in the genre to find out what makes it more appealing.<\/p>\n<p>In choosing the ever-evolving world of romance novels, a fascinating trend has been on the rise &#8212; the fusion of genres.<\/p>\n<p>And I know I\u2019m not the only author who likes to push the limits of imagination by blending two seemingly unrelated genres like science fiction and paranormal romance to make my stories more exciting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are thinking about delving into writing something different<\/strong>, let me help you out by lightly <a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Couple.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-28097 size-medium\" title=\"Couple\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Couple-300x168.png\" alt=\"Couple\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Couple-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Couple-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Couple-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Couple-640x359.png 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Couple.png 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>touching base with the intriguing prospect of cross-genre romance novels.<\/p>\n<p>So sit back, and we\u2019ll explore the growing popularity of combining science fiction and paranormal elements in romance together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Then I\u2019ll include examples that showcase the creative brilliance of this trend.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Exploring the Appeal<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve gotta admit, once I discovered authors mixing two of my favorite subgenres of romance was why I decided to write in the subgenre myself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Having grown up with a never-ending barrage of horror and science fiction<\/strong>, I gleefully discovered romances in my early twenties.<\/p>\n<p>At that time, paranormal (not to mention science fiction) romance was a long way off.<\/p>\n<p>Growing up with Kathleen Woodiwiss and Jude Deveraux, I happily spent my reading time with those historical\/contemporary love stories.<\/p>\n<p>Then came along the works of Christine Feehan and Sherrilyn Kenyon. The allure of their kind of romance is undeniable to me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here was a unique opportunity to explore uncharted territory<\/strong>, as a reader as well as a writer.<\/p>\n<p>I think it gave other authors a chance to craft stories that challenge conventions and breathe new life into tired tropes.<\/p>\n<p>As a reader, I was drawn to the excitement of combining romance with a paranormal flare that created an escapist experience that I find both thrilling and emotionally satisfying.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, the synergy of science fiction, with its futuristic technology and cosmic adventures, merges seamlessly with the paranormal mysticism, magic, and supernatural beings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The result is a tapestry woven with threads of wonder, suspense<\/strong>, and as well as the satisfying \u201cHappy Ever After\u201d love.<\/p>\n<p>It takes the age-old theme of love and places it in settings where anything is possible.<\/p>\n<p>Love transcends time, space, and even reality itself, making stories that are as boundless as the imagination.<\/p>\n<h2>The Blending of SciFi and Paranormal<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28098 alignleft\" title=\"Cougar Shapeshifter\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter-300x300.png\" alt=\"Cougar Shapeshifter\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cougar-Shapeshifter.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a>To understand the appeal of cross-genre romance, let\u2019s look at what the key characteristics of both genres.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Science fiction offers futuristic settings<\/strong>, advanced technology, and space exploration, where love stories can unfold against the backdrop of interstellar adventures.<\/p>\n<p>While Paranormal romance, on the other hand, introduces us to vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural entities.<\/p>\n<p>These stories delve into the mystical, the magical, and the extraordinary, with love often blooming in the most unexpected places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once put together, ah\u2026 that\u2019s when the magic happens.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blood-Urge-Paranormal-Sci-Fi-Romance-ebook\/dp\/B0BZ9JM9L8\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UMDKAWB9UOIA&amp;keywords=blood+urge+by+pearl+tate&amp;qid=1702637750&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=blood+urge+by+pearl+tate%2Cdigital-text%2C87&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28099 alignright\" title=\"Blood Urge\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Blood-Urge-188x300.jpg\" alt=\"Blood Urge \" width=\"110\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Blood-Urge-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Blood-Urge.jpg 279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/><\/a>The advanced technology of science fiction provides logical explanations for paranormal occurrences and creates a harmonious blend that captivates readers.<\/p>\n<p>The fusion of these genres allows a richer and more complex narrative, where love transcends not only time and space but also the boundaries of reality.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sevan-Paranormal-Galactic-Military-Interstellar-ebook\/dp\/B01N298C7S\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=gHyN2&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&amp;pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&amp;pf_rd_r=141-7851614-0608837&amp;pd_rd_wg=oWNgj&amp;pd_rd_r=a00c5978-e2ea-40a7-89a2-ae3db8ac80f2&amp;ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-28100\" title=\"Sevan: Paranormal Shifter Fated Mate Galactic SciFi\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sevan-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sevan: Paranormal Shifter Fated Mate Galactic SciFi\" width=\"115\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sevan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sevan.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 115px) 100vw, 115px\" \/><\/a><strong>A couple examples of these novels that masterfully mixes these genres include works like<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blood-Urge-Paranormal-Sci-Fi-Romance-ebook\/dp\/B0BZ9JM9L8\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UMDKAWB9UOIA&amp;keywords=blood+urge+by+pearl+tate&amp;qid=1702637750&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=blood+urge+by+pearl+tate%2Cdigital-text%2C87&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cBlood Urge \u2013 Paranormal SciFi Alien Romance\u201d<\/a> by Pearl Tate. This series combines futuristic space travel with a love story involving fated mates with an alien race.<\/p>\n<p>Another example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sevan-Paranormal-Galactic-Military-Interstellar-ebook\/dp\/B01N298C7S\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=gHyN2&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&amp;pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&amp;pf_rd_r=141-7851614-0608837&amp;pd_rd_wg=oWNgj&amp;pd_rd_r=a00c5978-e2ea-40a7-89a2-ae3db8ac80f2&amp;ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cSevan: Paranormal Shifter Fated Mate Galactic SciFi\u201d<\/a> by Mandy M Roth, where a paranormal alien lion-shifter falls for a human woman.<\/p>\n<h2>Evolution of the Genre<\/h2>\n<p>The journey of cross-genre romance has been a remarkable one, tracing its origins from experimental stories to a well-established sub-genre in the modern literary landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The ever-changing reader preferences have played a significant role in the genre&#8217;s evolution.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-28101\" title=\"Frankenstein\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein-300x300.png\" alt=\"Frankenstein\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Frankenstein.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a><strong>Those of us who are vicarious readers seek new and exciting narratives<\/strong>, cross-genre romance has risen to the occasion by offering fresh and captivating stories catering to a diverse audience.<\/p>\n<p>Some notable authors that you might not have thought contributed to the development of this sub-genre includes pioneers like Mary Shelley, who blended science fiction and romance in &#8220;Frankenstein&#8221; and Anne Rice, whose &#8220;The Vampire Chronicles&#8221; brought paranormal romance to the forefront.<\/p>\n<h2>Rising Stars<\/h2>\n<p>I don\u2019t mean to brag (okay, maybe I do), but my latest series, Ancient Alien Descendants is steeped in the paranormal. Each of the five books has a paranormal theme:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/books2read.com\/Empath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Empath<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/books2read.com\/the-shapeshifter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Shapeshifter<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books2read.com\/The-Psychic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Psychic<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books2read.com\/the-vampire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vampire<\/a> |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/books2read.com\/u\/meXror\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28102\" title=\"Books\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23-640x334.jpg\" alt=\"Books\" width=\"479\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23-640x334.jpg 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FB-Header-1.23.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I just love that (science fiction or SciFi) romances have an unlimited pool of heroes and heroines that aren\u2019t just alien.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They can be aliens <i>and<\/i><\/strong>\u2026 werewolf\/vampire\/ghost\/wizard\/god\/merman\/orcs\/angels or any other type of fantasy creature that\u2019s been dreamed up for thousands of years.<\/p>\n<p>The sky (or outer space) is the limit!<\/p>\n<h2>What or Who Do <i>You<\/i> Recommend?<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m sure I\u2019m not the only one always looking for an exciting new read in these genres.<\/p>\n<p>As a matter of fact, I recently went into ChatGPT and asked it whose books were more like mine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I was humbled and gratified it gave me five wonderful authors<\/strong> &#8212;\u00a0 three of whom are my absolute favorites and the last two I\u2019ve never heard of (but I immediately went and bought the first books in their series. I can\u2019t wait to read them!)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B074CDKGS3?binding=kindle_edition&amp;ref_=ast_author_bsi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S.E. Smith (The Alliance)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0771LFNWR?binding=kindle_edition&amp;ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&amp;qid=1702641475&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nalini Singh (Particularly her Psy-Changeling Series)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FJ6XSCT?binding=kindle_edition&amp;ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&amp;qid=1702641508&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gena Showalter (Alien Huntress Series)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087J1YQM7?binding=kindle_edition&amp;ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&amp;qid=1702641655&amp;sr=1-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linnea Sinclair (RITA award winner)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07P6T4H17?binding=kindle_edition&amp;ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&amp;qid=1702641694&amp;sr=1-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jessie Mihalik (Consortium Rebellion Series)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>As I said earlier, I\u2019m in the process of creating a new series, but haven\u2019t had a chance to iron out what kind of paranormal creatures to include.<\/p>\n<p><i>(Hmm, how would a ghost work\u2026 or talking to the dead? Or wait, what about angels\/demons\u2026.?)<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I get shivers just thinking about it.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve shared some nuances about this subgenre of romance, I have a question for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-28103 size-medium\" title=\"Paranormal Hunks\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks-300x168.png\" alt=\"Paranormal Hunks\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks-2048x1148.png 2048w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Paranormal-Hunks-640x359.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Are you ready to delve into the heartbeat of the unknown?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where every page you create leaps<\/strong> into uncharted territories of passion and intrigue?<\/p>\n<p>The blank canvas has limitless potential, so you can paint your own universes of extraordinary tales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to take the plunge?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kerikruspe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keri Kruspe<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Keri-Kruspe_Author-Pic.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-20092\" title=\"Keri Kruspe\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Keri-Kruspe_Author-Pic.jpg\" alt=\"Keri Kruspe\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a> has been an author since the age of twelve and has always been fascinated with otherworldly stories that end in Happily Ever After. Author of Otherworldly Romantic Adventures, Keri&#8217;s first series is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2AHpJ9w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>An Alien Exchange<\/i><\/a> trilogy. <i>An Alien Exchange<\/i> is the first book in the arousing Alien Exchange sci-fi romance series. If you like sexy aliens, feisty heroines, and fast-paced action, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30gOhS5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">then you\u2019ll love Keri Kruspe\u2019s steamy space adventure.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keri now resides with her family in the wilds of Northwestern Michigan. An avid reader, Keri enjoys good wine, good food, and watching action\/adventure movies. You can find her most days immersed in her fantasy world of writing or traveling with her hubby in their RV, discovering intelligent life here on Earth. For goodies, news of upcoming releases, sign up for her newsletter at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kerikruspe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.kerikruspe.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens when you merge two good things? Find out by mixing sci-fi with paranormal to see what you get! 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