New Book "Twist of Events"

Happy New Year!  I know it has been awhile since we have posted here, but the year has started out busy.  As I type this I still have emails to catch up on.

I know I had spoke with some of you on a book that I was writing and it is indeed out.  Twist of Events is a fiction, thriller with paranormal activity.  Although it features a bride on the cover it is NOT a paranormal romance.  This is more about a group of ghost hunters and the location, with a few twists along the way.  (Hence the title!)

Currently it is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.  (More to come soon!)  The sequel is well underway, with a detour of another publication prior to the sequel coming out.  You can read Chapter One here.

I would love to hear from you, so you may email me directly at Jackie@cvapi.com.

For paranormal concerns you can reach me through CVAPI or for psychic readings, visit my website here.

Until next time...

New paranormal show Extreme Paranormal

New paranormal show Extreme Paranormal

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Ghost hunting with the public

Ghost hunting with the public

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This Saturday, Monster Fest 6

This Saturday, Monster Fest 6

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When is it a demon?

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Richmond's Byrd Theatre

Richmond's Byrd Theatre

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A constant call for clergy

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CVAPI Clarifications

It has come to the attention of many CVAPI member's that there are some things that need to be clarified. First, we are a team of "paranormal investigators". Notice I said, "paranormal investigators", not psychic detectives. I am the founder of CVAPI and work as a full time psychic, this does not mean that we consist of a team of psychics. Those that do not carry those abilities take great offense to this.
The objective of CVAPI has always been, and always will be, that our clients come first. With that said it means our research comes second. The investigations that you see on our websites are "portions" of our investigations. Evidence collected at a location are given to our clients in their entirety. Our clients have a copy of everything that we have in our case files, a lot of teams do not believe in this. CVAPI does not believe in withholding information. We are very grateful for our clients that have opened their homes and businesses to us, as well as discussing their paranormal concerns. We also do not believe in prejudging people and carry the belief that everyone needs to be heard.
CVAPI does NOT charge for our services. Nor do we advertise that we are a non-profit organization. For those teams that advertise as a "non-profit organization" we "assume" that means that you have a non-profit organization status filled with the IRS, otherwise it is false advertising. CVAPI owns all of our equipment. It has been paid for out of our pockets, through fundraisers and donations.
CVAPI runs by strict structure and protocol. We do not carry any "specialists" in any category. Every member brings something special to this team, as humans, they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Every member is cross trained on investigations and research, as well as they have worked hard for a position on this team. Our team consists of skeptics and believers combined.
Working as a full time psychic brings a certain amount of publicity. It has been my decision to include CVAPI in that media circle. So to answer the latest buzz by people....NO we do NOT know anyone in the media that is helping us out. CVAPI is currently working on a couple of projects that cannot be disclosed to the public anytime soon.
There are team members in our chat room every Thursday night at 9:00PM located at www.cvapi.com . They are more than willing to answer your questions on the paranormal and any questions that you may have about CVAPI. The team itself is currently full, but we do encourage that you join our Meetup group at www.meetup.com/paranormalcvapi as we do include interested members from time to time.

A Haunting in a Chesterfield Restaurant

A Haunting in a Chesterfield Restaurant

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Radio Show Tonight at 8:00PM

Join me tonight on The Craig Eugene Show at themixtalk.com. With us will be the Gettysburg Ghost Hunters and some of their EVP files.

Paranormal Equipment

CVAPI carries an extensive amount of equipment. I am often asked where do we get the equipment. To be honest, it varies. There are many simple items that you can pick up at Walmart or your local hardware store. Other items have to be ordered online.
If you are just getting started, there are several items that you can pick up that will not break the bank. A flashlight is a must. I recommend a battery flashlight as well as an LED. (For some reason we do not have battery drain as often on the LED lights.) A camera, you can now purchase digital camera's for around $75. Any film camera will work as well. If you are on a budget and cannot afford an EMF meter, I would recommend a compass. You can pick these up in any camping section. They will spin the same way a EMF Meter will spike. A voice recorder, either digital or analog. I also recommend shopping the sales on the digital recorders.
For any other items I would recommend shopping online. EBay and Amazon would be a great place to shop as well as some of the online paranormal stores. However, please take the time for price comparisons before jumping into a purchase!

Join us for an upcoming investigation...

"The Chesterfield Restaurant" that you saw on NBC Channel 12, is offering us an upcoming fundraiser. Sunday Morning August 23rd from 3:00AM to 7:00Am, join us for a hands on investigation.
Tickets are $15 per person and include a breakfast buffet. A portion of the proceeds are going to Chesterfield County's "Tools for School" program, were the team will sponsor a child in need, with a backpack and school supplies for the upcoming school year.
No alcohol will be served! Sodas, tea and coffe will be available.
You will have to have a paid ticket in hand in order to be in the building.
You must have an employee and an investigator to be behind the bar or in the kitchen area.
Bring your camera, and voice recorders, or just bring yourself!

We look forward to seeing you!
Tickets are on sale NOW, at the bar!

Share your stories with us!

We have received emails of your ghost stories and photos that you would like us to look at. Keep them coming! We do enjoy looking at your photos, but please remember we can give you but so much input. I say this because on an investigation we work in a controlled environment. So when you send us your photos send us the details. Who was in the room, if the heating and air was on, etc.
We love hearing your ghost stories! Share them here on our blog, or join our forum, you will find a link at www.cvapi.com I myself live in a very active home. Just when I think we are down to "normal" occurrences, something new will happen. It certainly keeps us on our toes!
Next week, look for an announcement from us on an upcoming fundraiser. This will be a "ghost hunt" open to the public. I can give you a hint that it will be Sunday morning August 23rd, from 3:00AM to 7:00AM, so go ahead and mark your calander!

Introduction

I wanted to start with an introductory to who I am and who is CVAPI. My name is Jackie and I work as a full time psychic under the nickname of Ms Swami. For years I performed readings on my family, friends, and coworkers as my hobby. With their encouragement, I took this hobby to a full time professional level, and honestly I love what I do.

Now what would I do for a hobby? In January of 2008, I founded Central VA Psychic Development and Paranormal Research. This is a group of willing individuals that get together for a meeting every so often where the topics are open. So many believe in ghosts, many have questions on the Tarot...in this group you can come together and ask all of these questions on the topics that you feel that you cannot discuss with your family and friends.

As soon as that group began, I started recieving requests for paranormal investigations. (For most, pyschics and the paranormal go hand in hand.) With the encouragement of my friends and my daughter, we now decided it was time to move forward with an actual paranormal team. This is how CVAPI, Central Virginia Paranormal Investigations began.

So here under Virginia is for Ghost Lovers, you will find various topics to come. Anything from ghost stories, to info on our investigations, to my rants and raves. If we can get enough followers and enough comments, I hope to have the actual team members contribute to the blog as well.

Meanwhile any ghost stories you would like to share? We would love to hear them!