Erika Knudsen

Erika Knudsen

About

The Vampire genre has always been a great love of mine and my passion for the topic is what led me to write my first novel.  I am a paranormal author who early on in my writing career decided to publish independently.   The idea of having full creative control of my work was appealing to me and has been very rewarding.

Aside from vampires, I am intrigued with all things supernatural.  I find the writing process a great way to pursue these interests and express my thoughts on humanity and morality.

Manner-Man

Manner-Man

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<p>&quot;I am strong, and my flash is bright, And I will defend you and make things all right.&quot; These are the magic words to call upon Manner-Man - a superhero who can help control bullies and teach children ways to be considerate of others. Manner-Man arrives, shouting &quot;To the Rescue&quot;, helping children learn about sharing and warning about not 'hitting with words.' He teaches that if someone starts pushing, just shout out &quot;not nice!&quot; Meet the children who form the Manner-Man team and find out how to join! Manner-Man incorporates messages and characters found within some of Cannon's earlier books - helping children learn how to cope with bullies and look within themselves for their inner superhero! This is the fifth rhyming children's book by this award-winning author whose other bestselling books include Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys and Santa's Birthday Gift. Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won a dozen awards for her four previous rhyming books and is also the author of six published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called &quot;a modern day Dr.Seuss&quot; - GMTA Review. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon</p>

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<div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#333333"><em><font color="#000000"><font>There is a strange magical quality to her writing style ~ spell binding, mesmerizing,captivating and mystifying.  With glorious imagination and a keen perception, she weaves a mythical tale that keeps the reader riveted and begging for more... This promising and gifted new author is certian to prosper as she climbs the literary ladder  to success.</font></font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Night Shade 'Zine </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><br /> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font><font color="#000000">The author presents an interesting new twist to the macabre world of vampires.  This strange dark world of the living dead had been traditionally seen as one of the ultimate horrors, as portrayed by Dracula, the unfeeling monster who fed upon the blood of his innocent victims.</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font><font color="#000000">Erika Knudsen, however, portrays the world of vampires in a different light. While not denying that they are basically evil, she portrays them as having feelings of love and caring for one another and for selected mortals. This work is well written and shows the author had spent a lot of time and research in this genre.  She had demonstrated great ability in creating an interesting plot line as we follow Deirdra's decision to join this ghoulish world of the living dead, then wrestle with her conscience to deal with what is required for survival as a creature of the night.</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font><font color="#000000">It is a novel well worth reading for those of you who enjoy or are curious about this particular genre.</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Eric J. Brown</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Magnolia Press <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> <font color="#000000"><font><em>...I read your with with much interest.  Your idea of making the vampires somewhat vulnerable gave a nice twist to the story...</em></font></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">J.D. Mis</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Peppercorn Press INC.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Readers Reviews:</strong></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>Your book (Resurrected) was spooky.  It set you in a mood of Deirdra's life and then you put her into more chillin' situations ... I had a small nightmare on coffins, castles and dark country roads.  Your imagination i</font></em></font><font color="#000000"><em><font>s trés cool!</font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">W.C.</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>The first one grabbed my attention, the second one surpassed my expectations!  I loved it!</font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">T. Himmelsbach</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><em><font color="#000000"><font>...The emotions you put into the characters and everything is downright perfect!  The cover is beautiful and really expressive of what your book entails.  It was captivating and the unity from the last book carries through to this one </font></font></em><font color="#000000"><font>[Resurrected]</font></font><em><font color="#000000"><font> which is a major score!</font></font></em></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">M. Sheldon</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>Erika's beautiful prose lures you through every chapter and leaves you wanting more... Delicious through to the last drop!</font></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left">Tina S.</div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align:left;line-height:normal;" align="left"><font color="#000000"><em><font>...I met her this afternoon at Chapters in West Edmonton Mall... and I can't express how glad I am to have picked up Beyond the threshold of death and Resurrected. I couldn't put them down on my ride home, they're so good! </font></em></font></div>Chelsey G.<br /></div>