Spooktacular Halloween Bash Guest Post and Giveaway #2: E J Stevens-Contest Closed

It's the second day of my Spooktacular Halloween Bash.  Today I have author E J Stevens visiting the blog with spooky poetry.

Woman in White

Traveling along the roadside

On this wet fog laden night

I catch a brief glimpse up ahead

Of a lone woman in white

Wondering if I can offer

Assistance to this lady fair

I dismount and call out to her

But she only turns to stare

What foul thing could have befallen

This damsel to strike her mute?

Perhaps then she is no fair lady

But a dame of ill repute

I shall take her with me

I’ll keep her warm in my bed

A reward for taking her in

From this road few others tread

Her presence could complicate things

As my wedding night draws near

So long as my wife’s family

Remain blind there’s naught to fear

A plan already taking form

I reach out to take her arm

But as the clouds move past the moon

Light shines on a wedding charm

Not a harlot then just a bride

Now obvious by her dress

Glowing white beneath the full moon

So lovely but in distress 

Trying again to be helpful

I reach out to take her hand

Only then do I see the blood

Dripping onto rock and sand

In her right hand she held a knife

Her left clutched her husband’s heart

Her husband had been unfaithful

Tearing her world and mind apart

She looked with frenzied hatred on

A lecherous wretch like me

Quickly slashed head from body

Tossing the head into the sea

So hear me all unfaithful men

Attend these words of the dead

Beware of the Woman in White

Or you too may lose your head.

-Woman in White, Shadows of Myth and Legend by E.J. Stevens

Copyright 2010

E.J. Stevens is the author of the haunting collection of dark poetry FROM THE SHADOWS, the chilling collection of paranormal poetry SHADOWS OF MYTH AND LEGEND, and newly released novel SHE SMELLS THE DEAD the first book in the Spirit Guide young adult paranormal romance series. 

Contest Alert!!!

E. J. is giving away a signed copy of her latest release, She Smells The Dead (here's my review) along with bookmarks and postcards.  Contest starts Oct 25 and ends on Oct 29.  

Winner will be randomly selected, emailed, and will have 72 hours to respond before another winner will be chosen.

For a chance to win, you must

1. Read the Contest and Giveaway rules
2. Be a follower of the blog thru Goggle Friend Connect
3. Fill out the Entry Form

Extra pts: 

1pts for commenting on this post

1pts for Tweeting or mentioning this contest on Facebook or your own blog (must include exact link)

2pts for posting the contest button on your blog

Good Luck!!!

Spook you tomorrow, when author Laura Stamps visits the blog with a chance to win her ebook, Vampire Kisses.