When one door closes, another opens… or so they say. But what happens if that door is stuck? Some choices you are forced to confront, no matter how ugly or dangerous. Such is the doorstep of Alyson Bell, a tenacious teenage girl new to the rural town of Hollow Creek; a town rumored to be haunted by a ghostly spirit and a cat with more than the usual nine lives. Alyson tests her own strengths and weaknesses as she transitions into her new life, facing everyday teenage obstacles (bosoms and boyfriends), and hurdling over supernatural mysteries only she is predestined to encounter. Does one girl have what it takes to piece together the myriad of clues left behind in her century-old house to end a catastrophic curse, vanquish an evil soul-stealing vampire and still have time for a relationship with her new boyfriend, all before the next full moon?

The Ghost of Colby Drive, an Alyson Bell novel, is written in teen Chick Lit style. This young adult paranormal romance novel is complete and is approximately 65,000 words. Readers who enjoy authors Katie Maxwell, Sophie Kinsella and Ellen Schreiber will certainly take interest in this fresh novel. It is targeted for girls aged 13-18, but appropriate for anyone 13+, as it handles some tough teen issues not suitable for a younger audience.

Kristin Groulx's traveling experiences extend throughout the United States, Asia and Canada. Moving and transitioning to new places has given her first-hand experience in writing such a book. She studied Fine and Theatre Arts at the University of Missouri and Portland State University-Oregon.