
WordCrafter Press presents Visions, a fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, and horror anthology.
Giveaway
Five digital copies will be given away in a random drawing at the end of the tour. Each stop visited earns an entry. Let me know you were there by leaving a comment.
Blurb

Fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, and horror stories that will keep you awake long into the night.
An author’s visions are revealed through their stories. Many authors have strange and unusual stories, indeed. Within these pages, you will find the stories of eighteen different authors, each unique and thought provoking. These are the fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, and horror stories that will keep you awake long into the night.
What happens when:
An inexplicable monster plagues a town for generations, taking people… and souvenirs?
A post-apocalyptic band of travelers finds their salvation in an archaic machine?
The prey turns out to be the predator for a band of human traffickers?
Someone chooses to be happy in a world where emotions are regulated and controlled?
A village girl is chosen to be the spider queen?
Grab your copy today and find out. Let authors such as W.T. Paterson, Joseph Carabis, Kaye Lynne Booth, Michaele Jordan, Stephanie Kraner, and others, including the author of the winning story in the WordCrafter 2022 Short Fiction Contest, Roberta Eaton Cheadle, tantalize your thoughts and share their Visions
From Kaye Lynne Booth, editor of Once Upon an Ever After: Modern Fairy Tales & Folklore, Refracted Reflections: Twisted Tales of Duality & Deception and Gilded Glass: Twisted Myths & Shattered Fairy Tales.
Available for purchase here: https://books2read.com/u/49Lk28
Inspiration for Her Beholder by C.R. Johansson
Itwashar. From the moment Lok growled the word into my minds ear, “Her Beholder” was born. I knew it was going to be a love story, but I was surprised to discover that it went beyond the basic beauty and the beast idea. It was a bittersweet love story not only between an ogre and a woman, but more precisely a love story between a woman, her lost child, and the mirror of time.
My review of Her Beholder
I found this story about a woman who loses her firstborn at a very young age and is taken away from her life by an ogre, very compelling. The death of a child is the worst experience I can think of and I believe the emotion and longing captured in this short story are very realistic and heart breaking.
Despite the love showered on the woman by the ogre, combined with memory altering magic, the woman never forgets her dead child and the trauma of his passing. She clings to the belief she will see him again in her own afterlife.
A beautifully written story that reminded me in some ways of the dark fairy tales of the Grimm Brothers.
About C.R. Johansson

C.R. Johansson writes gripping thriller, science fiction, and fantasy stories with a genetic twist. Her characters explore universes where the unknown prevails and the impossible is possible akin to her life with congenital heart disease. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and comical pugs. When not writing, she enjoys listening to the river nearby, working in her garden, paper mache’, knitting and sitting on the couch drinking tea.

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Shared on Twitter, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete
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Wishing Pete all the best. Thanks for sharing, Robbie.
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Thanks, Jill
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The story sounds wonderful, Robbie. And heartbreaking for sure. Congrats to CR on the touching review, and to you and all the authors on the new release. ❤
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Thank you, Diana. This is an excellent collection.
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Reblogged this on Writing to be Read and commented:
Day 4 of the WordCraafter “Visions” Book Blog Tour finds us over at Robbie’s Inspiration with a guest post by contributing author, C.R. Johannson and a review of er story, “Her Beholder” by
Robbie Cheadle. Come join us and don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a free digital copy of the anthology.
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Thanks, Kaye
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Robbie, thanks for hosting and offering a glimpse into this captivating story with your review. Something about Johansson’s story just wouldn’t let me let it go. Such a bittersweet tragedy. Very touching.
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Hi Kaye, it was a fascinating story which I enjoyed very much. It made me think of The Glass Mountain, a traditional Polish fairy story.
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I always enjoy stories which intertwine the mythic. Nicely done, this one.
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I thought so too.
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I’m here and fascinated by the story of C.R. Johannson!
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It is a great story 💖
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Thank you Robbie and everyone for your kind words about my story, and to Kaye for including me in ‘Visions’.
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A lovely story. Well done.
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So pleased to have “Her Beholder” included in Visions. 🙂
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Great overview of this book. How original! Best of luck with the launch!
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Hi Jacqui, so far, the stories in this anthology are very unique and different. I am really enjoying it. Thanks for visiting.
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The story sounds quite interesting and congratulations to the author. A nice review Robbie
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Thank you Kamal, I’m glad you liked the story. It is an unusual one.
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Yes Robbie found it very unusual and interesting. You are always welcome dear ❤️
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Thank you for sharing, Robbie. C.R. Johansson is a new author to me. This book is most intriguing. I love getting to glimpse short works by authors. It’s a great way to discover!
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Great review, Robbie! The story is both heartbreaking and intriguing. I hope the lead character will be reunited with her child in the afterlife or by some other magical means. Looking forward to reading it!
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It is a very touching story. All the stories I’ve read so far have been excellent.
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All my favorite genres in one book – woohoo! Best wishes to all the authors on the new release!
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😂 that’s what I thought
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Fantastic review and looks a wonderful collection. Congrats to you and all authors part of this collaboration ❤
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Beautiful review, Robbie. C.R. Johansson’s story sounds captivating but a heartbreaking subject. Best wishes to all of the authors!
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Sharing to help spread the word!
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Thanks, Liz
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Thank you for sharing your review. This is not a genre I choose to read.
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Thanks, Tandy, I do like fairy tales.
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Sounds a wonderful collection of stories Robbie.. Wishing all every success.. ❤
Have a lovely weekend ❤
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Thank you, Sue. You too.
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Solid and thoughtful review. Although I don’t like many of the genres you review, I always appreciate the balanced way you write about them.
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Great review of C.R.’s short beautiful yet sad story, Robbie. The book tour is going well and I wish the best for all the contributors.
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Thank you, Miriam.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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wow this is gripping and hard to swallow loosing a child and I love C.R.s ability to hang on to the vision and love and light of her child and reunite.
Wonderful sharing.. 💗
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Hi Cindy, the loss of a child is one of the hardest things to deal with in life. Thanks for sharing.
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Congratulations, Robbie, and thanks for sharing your review of a story about a very sad subject, but one close to many people’s heart. ♥
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It is a sad story 💔
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Hi Robbie, sorry if this is the wrong spot to write this, but you need to check your amazon author page as Haunted Halloween has effectively been ‘hidden’. I used the book as an example in this post I just published:
cheers, Meeks
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Thank you, Meeks 💖
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