by Michael Todd
That night was beautiful, though, the perfect temperature to sit outside and take it all in. Just then, his phone buzzed in his pocket. As he pulled it out, he sighed on seeing he had one new text message. He opened the screen and scrolled down to see the Secretary listed on the new message.
“This ought to be good,” he mumbled as he opened it.
The text read, You might want to go inside because it’s about to rain.
Damian looked around quickly, making sure there was no one or nothing buzzing past and spying on him. The only thing he could see was Rose in her kitchen, still grumbling to herself. He tilted his head toward the sky as thunder clapped above him and raindrops began pouring down. With a scowl, he lowered his head, letting the water run over his face.
He narrowed his eyes and shook his head. “How in the hell does she do that?”
Death Becomes Her
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Author Notes - Michael Anderle
October 15, 2018
THANK YOU for not only reading this book but my (ever so humble) Author Notes as well ;-)
This book is credited to my partner (not quite in crime, but maybe in mischief?) who worked to move Damian into another stage of his travels and bring to life to his stories.
To Loraine, who created a killer cover, thank you!
To the many JIT readers and beta readers, thank you for your time and suggestions as we move forward with other stories in this ‘world’ of the Damned.
For those who are part of the Facebook group, I want to apologize for all of the unnecessary food pictures of delicious donuts and barbeque from around the world. Food is life, and we share it every time we want. (Editor’s note: he doesn’t mean the apology. I’ve seen the man eat!)
Unfortunately, we don’t have our own personal Pandora to take away the unwanted pounds. If Lucifer really wanted to take over humanity, I’m sure he could get more souls by allowing people to lose weight than giving them power or money… Just saying—it’s not a suggestion.
For the record, Damian is named after the character in The Omen (Damien Thorn, but note the spelling.) The name with an “a” is the French version, “e” is the English version of the name. I just thought it would be fun to have a priest named after a character who is normally associated with the Anti-Christ.
SCREW YOU, SATAN!
All right, it wasn’t much of a punch against the burning flames of hell, but I did it anyway.
I look forward to chatting with you on Facebook! Here is the link to our screwed-up home away from the series:
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Ad Aeternitatem,
Michael Anderle
Author Notes - Laurie Starkey
October 16, 2018
Well, hello there!
Are you ready for this new adventure we’re on? I’m so far beyond excited to get Damian’s story moving. It’s been a conversation between me and Mike for a while. Nothing like a kick-ass priest and a demon-infested world for him to play in.
Fun Fact of the day: I’m a preacher’s kid. And yes, I’m a typical PK. Wild. Unruly. Sang in the choir. Still would if we weren’t traveling all over the Earth.
Speaking of traveling, we’re up in Maine. We came up here to see the beautiful trees during fall, and it is honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Insanely inspiring. Freezing-ass cold, but it brings a million stories to life inside my skull.
Mike and I appreciate you picking up a copy of this book. It means the world to us. I got a note in my inbox this morning from a young girl who read some of our work. She loved it and is working to write her own stories now. It’s moments like that, when we hear from a reader and know we’ve made a difference, albeit maybe a small one at times, that makes everything that it took to get to “the end” worth it.
So, thank you. From the bottom of our wicked hearts. We HAVE to be wicked to write a series called, “The Damned” right?
Funny moment as I’m pondering my entrance into heaven. A slice of life from my family so you can chuckle at my plight.
My thirteen-year-old son, last kid at home, is super smart, funny, and sarcastic. He’s a bit of a handful, as he’s a teenager too, but that’s irrelevant for this story. I bring it up because it’s fun to think you’re nodding your head and mumbling, “Ahh… Damn teenagers.”
I digress.
The other day, he sits down next to me and says, “Mom. When you get to heaven, do you think it’s Saint Peter who greets you? You know, the guy Nana likes a lot.”
Remember, my mom’s a preacher. We’ve heard a lot of great sermons on Peter.
I shrug. “I would think so. Why do you ask? Scared you’re going to be a window washer? Did you clean your room?”
For this, I get the look I was after. Score one for the mother hen.
My son: “No, but I’m just wondering how Peter got stuck with a job like that.” And his eyebrow raises as a smirk plays at the corner of his lips. And in this moment, I know I’m about to hear something priceless.
He continues. “I mean, do you think God lined all of the saints up, and he was like, (and this kid switches to a mafia voice—God is the Godfather from the mafia movies—like Marlon Brando if you didn’t realize it) Heya, yous saints guys. Who wants a new job? It’s got great benefits, but you’ll need to be a people-liking type-a guy.”
The story goes on. Peter raising his hand. “Um, yeah. I’ll do it. What is it?”
God smiled, nodding. Of course, Peter is willing to do it. “You just gotta stand at the gate and make sure no hoodlums get into the pool.”
(I’m chuckling at this point)
Peter: How long is this gig, God?
God: Right. Forever.
My son smiles, shrugs, and asks one more question. “You think he’s got an iPad to check if you’re legit? And if he does, maybe he turns it toward you and says, ‘One question for you boy. Are you a robot?’”
And I bust out laughing. This kid. One day, he will hopefully be a writer, for he is very much a creative.
Thank you for stopping by my author note. Hope you don’t mind me sharing that story. It lit up my day. Hopefully, it will light up yours, too.
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Slave to many stories,
Laurie Starkey
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Books by Michael Todd
PROTECTED BY THE DAMNED
Torn Asunder (1)
Killing Is My Business (2)
And Business Is Good (3)
Sit Down, Shut Up, And Pull The Trigger (4)
Welcome To The Jungle (5)
Metal Up Your Ass (6)
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (7)
For Whom The Bell Tolls (8)
WAR OF THE DAMNED
Resurrection Of The Damned (1)
No Quarter (2)
Dark Is The Night (3)
Dim Glows The Horizon (4)
Waking The Leviathan (5)
Subversive Giants (6)
Juntto (7)
DAMIAN’S CHRONICLES
Crucifix (1)
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