Interview with Curtis Maynard, author of paranormal thriller The Ghost of Shantel Thompson
When the Riggs family in Mobile, Alabama, faced the mysterious death of their adoptive daughter Shantel Thompson, they never imagined her ghost would linger for decades…
In Curtis Maynard’s heart-stopping paranormal thriller, ‘The Ghost of Shantel Thompson,’ a new family, fifty years later, grapples with a haunting legacy where the line between life and death is hauntingly thin.
Just as they begin to settle into their new life, their own young daughter is gripped by chilling visions of Shantel. It’s not just fleeting shadows—she’s entangled in a vengeful spirit’s relentless quest for justice, a quest that spans generations.
As whispers from the grave reveal long-hidden secrets, this new family faces a terrifying truth: some ghosts refuse to be silenced. Now, they must confront the mystery of Shantel’s death before her ghostly agenda consumes them all.
Dare to uncover the truth? ‘The Ghost of Shantel Thompson’ awaits to send shivers down your spine
Excerpt from The Ghost of Shantel Thompson
Hours drifted away as they immersed themselves in the accounts of the murder day, meticulously examining interviews with the neighbors. It was during this exhaustive search that Sarah stumbled upon an article that sent a shiver down her spine. Her face turned pale, and she repeated the word “no” in disbelief.
Concern etched on his features, Damian inquired, “Honey, what’s wrong?” His worry grew as he witnessed his wife’s deteriorating condition.
Handing him the article, Sarah whispered, “Read it. It’s about the little girl who was murdered. She was adopted, just like Alicia. And look at the name. Shantel.”
Damian’s trembling hands held the article as he absorbed its contents. Shantel had been ten years old, the exact age their daughter had been when they had adopted her and moved to this very town. The uncanny similarities between the two girls sent a chill down his spine.
“D-Damian?” Sarah attempted to regain her husband’s attention, her voice quivering. “Damian?”
“I’m sorry,” he replied, placing the article down. “It’s just… It hits too close to home. I mean, what are the odds that we would move into the very house where she was killed?”
“And the name, Damian. Shantel. How could Alicia possibly know about her? We never disclosed the fact that a murder had occurred in our home,” Sarah lamented.
“Do you think she found out from someone else?” Damian posed the question, searching for answers.
“Who, Damian? She hardly leaves the house, except to go to school. Yet somehow, she learned about Shantel. Unless… never mind,” Sarah dismissed a fleeting thought, her anxiety evident. “I’m letting my imagination run wild again. I’ve watched one too many horror movies,” she chuckled nervously, masking her unease.
Interview with Curtis Maynard
-Do you ever wish you were someone else? Who?
Not really, I am beyond blessed with my family and life.
-What did you do on your last birthday?
Spent time with my family, played a game of uno.
-What part of the writing process do you dread?
The third time I re-write. It’s a process as sometimes the story gets told in my mind too quick.
-Do you ever suffer from writer’s block? If so, what do you do about it?
I play a movie inside of my head. Kind of like popping a VHS tape into my head and letting it play.
-Tell us about your latest release.
This is my best one yet. I can visualize it being a movie. A girl is murdered and comes back to haunt for revenge. I think I played this movie in my mind in twenty different versions before settling on this one.
About Curtis Maynard
Curtis Maynard is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter, and author passionate about suspenseful storytelling. Enthralled by the paranormal, his mysteries and thrillers feature everything from hauntings and visions to cryptic messages from beyond the grave. Curtis currently resides with his wife and son in Alabama, a setting rich with inspiration for his novels and short films. He hopes his stories will leave you spellbound, disquieted, and suspicious of the slightest shuddering shadow.
Giveaway
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I love the cover! It sets the stage for the book.
Thank you! This was the fourth cover for this book. Probably the best cover this far in my short time as an author (total five books)
Thank you for having me here!
Thank you so much for featuring THE GHOST OF SHANTEL THOMPSON.
Wow this cover is great I so have to read this one.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it.
I liked the excerpt.
Thanks! And thank you for stopping by and checking us out!
interesting
I would like to think so. Give it a read! And thanks for stopping by!
This looks fantastic. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.