Thursday, November 7, 2013

Cover Reveal: Walker


I have a new cover reveal for you all. :) I know. I said I wouldn't be posting, but when I hear this author had a reveal, I had to do it.

It's Paranormal for Young Adult and sounds so good. So, here's the new cover...

Walker
By:  Michelle Flick
Due Out:  December 11, 2013

Book Description:
Kate isn’t thrilled to be moving to the middle of nowhere. She's already lost her parents, now she's leaving the only place she's ever known as home. She’s not there long when she realizes her dreams aren’t her own and that she has the ability to walk through other people's dreams. Not only that, but she might have found her dream guy--literally. He's in her dreams.

Just when she starts to get the hang of dream walking, strange murders in her new town start to occur. Girls are being killed as they sleep with no evidence, no suspects and no clear motive behind the deaths. It doesn’t take Kate very long to realize that the girls aren’t just being killed as they sleep—they’re being killed in their sleep.

Kate must figure out how to find the killer in the real world and keep the ones she loves safe while they sleep.



Sounds neat. Want to see the full cover wrap? Okay, I'll share it...

I think it looks neat. She's upside down. Cool. :D

If you are curious Michelle has shared a few teasers on her blog this week. The latest teaser made me curious about this girl and the story.

You can find these at Michelle's Blog:
   Teaser #1
   Teaser #2
   Teaser #3

Throwback Thursday (134)

I found this picture of Trinity College Library, and thought it would work for this meme with a little play with lighting and adding the words.


Let's talk about those books already on the shelves, yours or the stores.

I have a post for books I'm looking forward to coming out;
Looking Forward To...
But what about all those wonderful books that are ALREADY on the shelves.

Whether it be on your shelf waiting to be read or on the shelves in the stores waiting for you to give it a good home.

So, I thought I would share a book a week that is just waiting for me to travel through it's world.

Now... where do I start? Lets go by Published Date on the books...

This Week:

Ooooo, I'd been wanting this one for the longest time. Then I was able to get it for free from the author for signing up for her news letters. Eeep! I so need to get to reading faster.

Goodreads Synopsis:
Neva Whitestone was severely injured during the Zatvian attack that destroyed her homeworld. Bearing scars on her face and in her soul, she is adrift in a universe crushed beneath the might of the Zatvian Cooperative. Now Neva has received a mysterious summons from a ship called the Exile. He has no name except the insult flung at him--Rat. Without any memory of his former life, he is haunted by voices in his head, which threaten to drive him mad. Desperate to escape, Rat flees from the Zatvians hunting him by stowing away on what appears to be an ordinary freighter. The Exile is no innocent freighter, however, but instead a pirate ship embroiled in the last vestiges of rebellion against the Zatvians. So far, they have survived their private war. But now they have on board a man without a past, whose ravaged brain holds secrets that the Zatvians will kill to possess.


I've heard back from a few bloggers that they would like to join in this meme post, so I'm adding a Linky for you to join in.  Grab the picture above, and join in.  All I ask, is if you can acknowledge my blog in the post so others know where to come back to 

Monday, November 4, 2013

Mythical Monday (31)


It seems there are many books based on or influenced by Myths and Mythological Beings.

There are so many different Mythology and Mythological Beings recorded. Some are very popular and well known, others not so much. There are many similar beings, yet different depending on the culture it’s based in.  The definition of Myth covers about anything in the Urban Fantasy/Fantasy realm to me.

I’ve invited authors to share briefly the Mythological being or Myth that influenced their character(s) or story, or what their character(s) are based on influencing their books.  Hosting here, one author and being or myth per week.


This week we have:
Fantasy author Freya Robertson
Talking of English Folklore inspiration.

Hi Melissa, and thanks for having me on your blog today!

Heartwood—an epic fantasy and Book 1 of The Elemental Wars—was inspired by several important figures in English folklore. Ever since I was young, I’ve had an interest in Robin Hood and King Arthur.

While they have a profound mythical element, it is possible that both of these figures have a foundation in historical fact. Regarding King Arthur, there are occasionally historic mentions of a post-Roman warlord who attempted to unite the Celtic tribes and re-garrison the old Saxon Shore forts on the coasts to try and hold back the flow of incoming Saxons.

Equally, the late fourteenth century poem Piers Plowman refers to “Robyn hode in scherewode stod” while historical records show a man named Robin Hood lived in Wakefield, Yorkshire, in the 13th and 14th centuries.

But the legends as we know them both have their roots in folklore, and they are both linked with the tradition of the Green Man, as are many other of our traditional heroes, from Robin Goodfellow to Puck, Peter Pan and even Father Christmas.

The Green Man is a sculpture of a face surrounded by leaves, vines, flowers and fruit, and in Neo-paganism he represents the Horned God, the male counterpart to the Goddess. The Horned God is born in winter, impregnates the Goddess, dies during the autumn and winter months and is then reborn by the Goddess at Yule. He is also split into the aspects of the Oak and Holly kings, who fight out an eternal battle in the seasons, with the Oak king reigning from midsummer to midwinter, and the Holly king for the other half of the year. At each solstice, one of the kings dies to make way for the new king in a never-ending cycle.

This theme of resurrection and rebirth is a very old one in religion, and it plays a big part in the story of Heartwood, which revolves around the Arbor, an oak tree whose roots stretch across the land of Anguis. Its transfers the love of the god Animus through these roots, which keeps the countryside flourishing and its people happy. This idea stems from the notion in King Arthur of “a king without a sword, a land without a king”—the idea that the fertility and growth of the land is linked to its people and to its ruler. Certainly Chonrad—the hero of the story—comes to understand what an important role both he and the Heartwood knights have to play in protecting the Arbor and keeping the energies flowing throughout the land when the world is threatened by an invasion of the Darkwater Lords.

Those who love traditional epic fantasy will hopefully find something to love about Heartwood. And hopefully its fresh look—no elves or dwarves and an emphasis on positive roles for women (the leader of Heartwood’s army is a woman)—will bring added appeal to the modern reader.

There are also other mythical elements in Heartwood—for example the Darkwater Lords are mermen from the deep who come to the shores of Anguis to defeat the earth elementals. But more of that at a later time :-)

Freya


Author Bio:
Freya is a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy, as well as a dedicated gamer. She has a deep and abiding fascination for the history and archaeology of the middle ages and spent many hours as a teenager writing out notecards detailing the battles of the Wars of the Roses, or moping around museums looking at ancient skeletons, bits of rusted iron and broken pots.

She has published over twenty romance novels under other pseudonyms and won prizes in fifteen short story and poetry competitions.

Freya lives in the glorious country of New Zealand Aotearoa, where the countryside was made to inspire fantasy writers and filmmakers, and where they brew the best coffee in the world.

Find Freya:
Online at her website as well as on Twitter and Facebook.
Amazon Author Link: http://www.amazon.com/author/freyarobertson


Heartwood
A dying tree, a desperate quest, a love story, a last stand.

Chonrad, Lord of Barle, comes to the fortified temple of Heartwood for the Congressus peace talks, which Heartwood’s holy knights have called in an attempt to stave off war in Anguis. But the Arbor, Heartwood’s holy tree, is failing, and because the land and its people are one, it is imperative the nations try to make peace.

After the Veriditas, or annual Greening Ceremony, the Congressus takes place. The talks do not go well and tempers are rising when an army of warriors emerges from the river. After a fierce battle, the Heartwood knights discover that the water warriors have stolen the Arbor’s heart. For the first time in history, its leaves begin to fall...

The knights divide into seven groups and begin an epic quest to retrieve the Arbor, and save the land.


Augur and other short stories
Unexplained deaths in a South African gold mine... Adventure and loss in the Bermuda Triangle... Strange creatures in the shadows at the time of the Black Death... Alternate realities where things aren't quite as they seem...

An anthology of fantasy, science fiction and historical stories, including a bonus prequel and an excerpt of the epic fantasy Heartwood.



Pick up Heartwood at Amazon


Pick up Augur and other short stories at Amazon



Sunday, November 3, 2013

Sunday Post #34

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It's a chance to share news ~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share new about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.

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So it's Sunday. Once again.

I've started NaNoWriMo, and had a huge week in posts on the blog. I still have words to create today, but I'm ahead of the count as of yesterday, which is the way I like it. ;)

I had a huge week here last week on the blog, so hope you take a moment to check it all out. :)

What's Happening in Books:

Current Read:


Wasteland by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)
The Shambling Guide to New York City by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work - waiting for the episodes to come, one chapter a week!)


Finished Last Week:
Seducing Her Rival by Seleste deLaney

Hell by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)
Earth by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)


Finished Podcast Book Listen:
I haven't got to the Podcasts yet.  I will, they are lining up on me.

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Last Week on the Blog:



Cover Reveals: (click titles to go to post & learn more)
The Dream Wars by Kerry Schafer. And the best part...THEY ARE ALL OUT NOW!


Grimm Consequences by Kate SeRine



Posts:
Demons of Oblivion Blog Tour: Character Interview with Ryann.
Demons of Oblivion Blog Tour: Character Interview by Danni with Peri

If you are curious about Demons of Oblivion series by Skyla Dawn Cameron, I have the schedule for the whole tour. Hope you check it out. :)

Reviews:
Book Review:
Hungry Like The Wendigo by Skyla Dawn Cameron


Heartwood by Freya Robertson






GIVEAWAYS:

Four days left to enter Kate SeRine's giveaway

Four days left to enter S.A. Huchton's giveaway

Weekly Posts:

***NEW*** Mythical Monday - Kelly A. Harmon talking about Selkies, this week
Teaser Tuesday
Who? What? Where? Wend.
Throwback Thursday
Looking Forward To...
Freebies and Deals, on Nook too
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This Week to Come on the Blog:


With doing Nano I don't have much planned for the month of November here. I do have one last Mythical Monday planned, then it'll be back strong in December when I return. So I hope you stop by to check out Mythical Monday.
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Received Last Week:


Review:
Daughters of the Nile by Stephanie Dray
Goodreads Synopsis:
Based on the true story of Cleopatra’s daughter…

After years of abuse as the emperor’s captive in Rome, Cleopatra Selene has found a safe harbor. No longer the pitiful orphaned daughter of the despised Egyptian Whore, the twenty year old is now the most powerful queen in the empire, ruling over the kingdom of Mauretania—an exotic land of enchanting possibility where she intends to revive her dynasty.

With her husband, King Juba II and the magic of Isis that is her birthright, Selene brings prosperity and peace to a kingdom thirsty for both. But when Augustus Caesar jealously demands that Selene’s children be given over to him to be fostered in Rome, she’s drawn back into the web of imperial plots and intrigues that she vowed to leave behind.

Determined and resourceful, Selene must shield her loved ones from the emperor’s wrath, all while vying with ruthless rivals like King Herod. Can she find a way to overcome the threat to her marriage, her kingdom, her family, and her faith? Or will she be the last of her line?


Purchased/Winnings/Gifts:
The Shambling Guide to New York City by Mur Lafferty
Goodreads Synopsis:
A travel writer takes a job with a shady publishing company in New York, only to find that she must write a guide to the city - for the undead!

Because of the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching for a fresh start as a travel book editor in the tourist-centric New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position though, Zoe is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can't take off her resume --- human.

Not to be put off by anything -- especially not her blood drinking boss or death goddess coworker -- Zoe delves deep into the monster world. But her job turns deadly when the careful balance between human and monsters starts to crumble -- with Zoe right in the middle.


Free Ebooks:
Tales from the SFR Brigade
Goodreads Synopsis:
Experience love and adventure among the stars in ‘Tales from the SFR Brigade,’ a free digital anthology of eight Science Fiction Romance stories. 

• A space captain discovers the cyborg she loves just might be her greatest enemy. 
• A mind-wiped prostitute risks all when she recruits a dangerous stranger to help her escape a terrible fate. 
• A prisoner-of-war confronts the comrade who loved her, then left her for dead.
• A space-obsessed physics teacher is kidnapped by a far-too-charming alien. 
• An apocalypse survivor battles the biomech-enhanced hunter who seeks to capture her.
• A young artist must choose between her comfortable life on Earth or a war-torn space colony with her beloved. 
• A daring thief is on the run from the alien law man who is determined to bring her to justice.
• A widowed rebel leader tries to save the last remnants of humanity, one stranger at a time. 

From Earth to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, explore the worlds of Science Fiction Romance with stories from Linnea Sinclair, Marcella Burnard, Erica Hayes, Liana Brooks, Pippa Jay, Berinn Rae, Amy Laurens, and Kyndra Hatch. 

Download ‘Tales from the SFR Brigade’ for free today.


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Reviews in the Works:

Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book
Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Half Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book
Full Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book
Double Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book
Captain's Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book
Owners Share by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book
Ravenwood by Nathan Lowell - a podcast reading of the book
The Coffee Legacy by Katharine Bordet - a podcast reading of the book
Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
Shadow Sight by E.J. Stevens (in audiobook while at work)
Marco and The Red Granny by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)
Into Destiny by S.A. Archer & S. Ravynheart
Seducing Her Rival by Seleste deLaney
Heaven by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)
Hell by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)
Earth by Mur Lafferty (in audiobook while at work)

Friday, November 1, 2013

Demons of Oblivion series Tour: Character Interview with Peri


Welcome to today's stop on the Demons of Oblivion Blog Tour.

Keep in mind the Books are on special this week at Amazon. If you need a different format, Purchase from Amazon and send a copy of your receipt to myself or Skyla along with the format of the ebook you need, and we'll make sure you get it.

What's the special?

Demons of Oblivion #1

Demons of Oblivion #2

Demons of Oblivion #3

Demons of Oblivion #4


Now, to what you stopped by for. An interview by Danni (a great friend of the Demons of Oblivion world, and myself) with Peri. Danni is amazing with Peri! Got her talking more than I think I've ever heard out of her. Please welcome, Danni and Peri!  (Danni - Interviewer, Bold.  Peri - Interviewee, Purple)


Persephone Takata Interview
Today readers, I am lucky enough to be interviewing Peri Takata, the ¼ Demon from Lineage that everyone loves to hate. Except me, I think she rocks. She’s a straight forward, sharp tongued lady that I have a lot of respect for. She also scares the crap outta me, which is why I’m donning kevlar under my coat and increased my cardio workouts prior to this day, so I can like mad if I happen to piss her off with a nosey question she doesn’t like.

We’re meeting at a coffee shop, and I’ve chosen a table near the door for a quick exit, should the need arise.

*Peri arrives, grabs a large black coffee—darkest roast they have—and jerks over a chair. Its feet squeak on the floor and she sits, slouching, peering pointedly over the rim of her coffee cup as she takes a sip*

I can kill you faster than you can run, you know. 

*Gulping slowly, I smile and we exchange pleasantries. I decide to get on with the interview as quickly as possible, knowing the Peri isn’t one for small talk.*

In the beginning of Lineage, when we first get the privilege of being introduced to you, you identify yourself as being friendless and un-likable. It was almost as if you wore your isolation as a suit of armour. How does it feel now, being part of a pseudo-family again and being in a relationship with Nic? 

Family? Well, they’re more Nic’s friends than mine. Where she goes, I go. That’s pretty much the extent of it. 

I’m sort of partial to that nun, though. We train together—I’m trying to toughen her up. Mostly I hope I’m there when something horrible happens to her someday. I think she’d be fun if she went real dark. 

I have to agree, and I’m sure that you will be there to back her up if that ever happens. I suspect the rest are growing on you, except maybe Zara, but then the love/hate thing is mutual with her. I mean, you did screw her over, or tried to, rather. 

Yeah, I did, but the thing about that is that she’d do the same to me. In a heartbeat. Zara and I get along when our interests align. When they don’t, well...there’s no loyalty there. 

It seemed you had an ‘instant’ connection with Nicolette when you first met; you were softer to her, recognising something of yourself in her eyes. Would you say that Nic ‘saved’ you from yourself? 

*shifts uncomfortably* Nic...Nic is more like me than people realize. We just went on different paths, that’s all. Maybe I wouldn’t still be here if not for her. Maybe I would. If I was, I’d still be spinning my wheels going nowhere. When I put one foot in front of the other, that is Nic’s doing. 

Nic and you both share similar histories with the loss of loved ones; do you think if she wasn’t so squeamish, she may have chosen a way of coping not unlike yours (which was to kill everyone)? You can see Ryann going dark if she ever faced a tragedy like yours, do you think Nic has that darkness in her somewhere, or is her ‘light’ strong enough to overcome anything? 

I think the same thing pushes everyone to violence. You, me, Ryann, Nic, wife-beaters, suicide bombers, soldiers. Are you able to kill (like, do you have a weapon or think you're physically able)? Do you think you’re right when you do it? Are you cool with the consequences? Is there another way of getting what you want or is killing it? That’s all it comes down to for everyone. 

I worked with mercs who came from a variety of backgrounds and they all killed because it worked for them. What brings you to that place, well, that varies. But I’ve seen enough to know everyone is capable of violence. Doesn’t mean they’re gonna act on it. Doesn’t mean it would be easy to push them to it. But it’s there. 

You also stated that you were ‘your father’s daughter’ back when you were still in Bravo Division. Would you still describe yourself this way? 

Well, yeah, I’m not all puppies and sunshine now. That’s my girlfriend. If I could get Zara’s goddamn cat alone, I’d probably skin it because it ate my good stealth boots. You can take the woman out of hell but you can’t take hell out of the woman. 

Is there anything you would like to say to Lo, if you had the chance, and did you ever ask your mum WTF was she thinking, summoning a Demon to be her Baby Daddy? 

She had her reasons, which I don’t think I’ll ever know but I figure she somehow thought it would buy her some kind of protection. It didn’t. 

The bio dad...I dunno, maybe I’d ask to borrow the car? 

 You’ve copped a lot of bad flack for being who you are, your natural propensity towards violence, your ‘stupidity’ and your need for revenge. Personally, I believe you have been unjustifiably judged, given the events in your life, the amount of hits to your head and your time spent locked up in and being Bravo Divisions’ kill-bitch. As a matter of fact, I think your ability to read people’s body language and your perception of what’s ‘going down’ is damn skilled. How do you feel about the judgements people have made and what would you like to say to the Peri-haters out there? 

Wait, people hate me? 

Well, yeah, there is a faction of Peri-haters among the readers, but…um, I think you’re just misunderstood………. 

I’m come from a long line of bad people. My mother escaped—for a little while—life in the yakuza. They’re not great to women, y’know? My bio dad is the antichrist. Then my kids were murdered instead of me. And then I worked as a mercenary who would’ve been disposable to the company if not for my demon DNA. How the fuck else am I supposed to be? 

For skills and perceptions and that, well, you get a few brain cells knocked out from a lot of head injuries, your brain starts to overcompensate in other areas. I can be useful with certain things. 

To the Peri-haters: join the fucking club. Really. There’s a club. It’s called The Peri Is A Cunt Club. Zara is president. There are probably membership fees. I hear they had a nice bake sale last year. 

Bet you Zara didn’t bake anything for that. Do they have t-shirts? 

She probably had her manservant do it. 

If there are T-shirts, I’d get one. 

You spent over 5 years with Bravo Division, before that you were a mum and a graphic designer, apart from a little revenge killing on the Japanese Mafia. I’m presuming most of your training came from Bravo Division; you used them for training and information. What was your time like during this period? You entered the division straight after the deaths of your family, and even though you were fuelled by vengeance, it must have been a scary, lonely place to be? 

It was blurry. Not that sleep deprivation was their intention but grief has a way of blurring the days together, especially when you don’t sleep. Their compounds are also almost entirely underground. I didn’t see a lot of daylight, didn’t know what day it was. And I kept busy. Beat the fuck out of a lot of people. Got my ass handed to me a lot too. That passes the time. 

I’m sure, but Bravo was all you had for a while there, and while you didn’t make any friends, it still must have cut deep when they betrayed you, especially Drew. 

I didn’t expect to kill him. That’s weird with me, I expect I’ll have to kill everyone. I met Nic and kept wondering when I’d have to kill her. But I didn’t see him coming. It’s not about being friends, it’s just trusting things are a certain way and then getting knocked over. 

The day Delarosa told you about your half-sister, you also discovered the existence of vampires. A double whammy, what was running through your mind at that time? 

You have to roll with the punches and all that shit. If I stopped to flip out or adjust to every little weird thing that happened, I’d be shot dead in the field. So, I have (had...have?) a sister. And there are vampires. Freaking out won’t solve anything. Mostly I wanted to be pointed in the right direction so I could shoot stuff.  
And in the heat of battle, this is a good thing, but what about after? Do you reflect at all upon the turn your life took and if not, do you think that continuing to bury it all and not deal with it is a good thing? Sometimes we all need a good flip out to clear the pipes, so we don’t implode. 

I think you expect my brain to work harder than it actually can. 

I am very good at imploding. I’ve always been self-destructive. Whether or not I can keep up with this current...nice-ish-ness sort of streak, I dunno. 

When you first met Zara Lain, she ‘got the drop on you’. What were your first impressions of Zara? 

Oh, the Vamp Slut. My impressions then were about the same are they are now. She needs to be knocked down a bunch of pegs. 

You pray at your Kamidana, would you call yourself a religious person? How did finding out your father is the Demon Lo (Lord of Oblivion) effect, if at all, your religious beliefs? 

Different names, different religions, all the same thing. 

My mom went all Western. Ran away with my stepfather to the US, where I was born. She even had me baptized Christian—there was a photo, somewhere, of me screaming like I was allergic to the holy water. Which maybe I was. 

Anyways, she embraced the Western thing but she spoke a lot of Japanese around the house when my stepfather wasn’t around, which I picked up, and she still did a few Shinto rituals plus kept a kamidana. I picked that up too. 

I don’t consider myself religious. I believe. I just don’t...really follow anything I believe. Offerings to my family is about the most I do. 

When you found out Ellie’s ‘special talent’, you noted that Nic probably expected you to ask him to contact your family, but you would never do that as you didn’t want Ken to see you now. Do you think that was your subconscious warning you what your hate and need for vengeance was doing to you? 

Well, he was on the phone with me when he and the kids were blown up and I was saying horrible things to him. And yet somehow I managed to go even more downhill from there. I accept my life choices—doesn’t mean I’m proud of them or want to write home about it. 

And what Nic thinks of you now seems to have more weight than what Ken would. 

She still sees some good in me. Kenshiro didn’t, no matter what he pretended. I’m sure I’ll disappoint her at some point. 

Ryann and you didn’t get off to the greatest of starts and she even paid out a few home truths on you, but now you seem to spend a fair bit of time with her. Would you say she is now a close friend and confidant? How does it feel to have a BFF now, after so many friendless years? 

I don’t think of her as a friend or anything. But I don’t have anyone to train with. Zara doesn’t “train”—she’d probably break a nail. Ryann’s a wily thing. Makes my brain work. Sorta. 

So……she’s just a training buddy? 

She’s the only person I have to shoot in the head with paintballs. 

Demons of Oblivion is one of the most politically correct (if you ignore all the killing) series that I have read, in terms of encompassing different races, sexual preferences and it’s feminist undertones with such strong female characters. Do you consider yourself to be somewhat of a role model in these areas? 

People are people. Women are people. Bisexual women are people. Japanese people are people. White people are people. Usually. Nuns, I’m not sure about. 

Feminist role model... If I can inspire little girls out there to unlock their own demonic power, cut through yakuza bosses, take on secret societies in suicide missions, and date hot chicks, well, sure. Job well done. 

Would that be the kind of wisdom you would have imparted to your own daughter if she was still with you, or would you hope to keep her out of that world? 

Don’t ask about my kids. 

These days you are doing the domestic thing with Nic, back to graphic design work, a mortgage, the whole she-bang. You still get to play around with fire arms and explosives occasionally, no thanks to Zara, but it is still quite the contrast to how you spent the last 5-6 years. How are you coping with the change? 

It’s...quieter, I guess. I have a lot more time to be in my own head. Thankfully there’s not much going on in there so it stays quiet. 

I mean, I almost shot the UPS delivery guy the other day because he knocked while I was asleep. That kind of thing still happens. 

I could understand that…..so, the quiet isn’t driving you nuts? No itchy trigger finger? 

My girlfriend’s best friend is Zara Lain. Have you met her? It’s not quiet for long. If she’s not picking fights with the shadow government and jumpstarting the apocalypse, she’s getting on the bad side of ancient evil European gods. She’s worse than I am. 

Where would you like to see yourself in the next 10 years? 

Hopefully the mortgage gets paid off. 

Fuck, I’m so damn boring now. 

Ok, so we have the serious questions out of the way. I’d like to ask you some fun stuff, just to help the readers get to know you a little better (please don’t stab me). Here goes: 

1. Favourite movie? 

Oh I finally saw Pulp Fiction. Zara’s said I’d like it. She was right. Don’t tell her, though. She likes being right. 

2. Favourite Book? 

I’m not a big reader. I like books that remind me of my kids. My son had everything by Kazuo Iwamura—they’re picture books, with these dorky little animals, but he loved them. I don’t think I could stand to read any of them now, though. 

3. Favourite thing to do? 

For downtime? Paintball. Also knitting. Shut up, it’s relaxing. 

And needles can come in handy as a weapon, right? 

See, you get me. 

4. It’s a Zara and Peri smack down re-match, who’s going win and why? 

Me. She has it coming to her. 

5. Person you’d most like to kill and why? 

I kinda wish I’d killed Fraser Lake when I had the chance. He was my supervisor at Bravo Division. He also hated me and tried to have me killed. Yeah, I’d garrotte him if I had the chance now. 

I have to admit, I was surprised when you didn’t kill him, but I was also shocked he let you go. I put that down to him knowing he couldn’t beat you in battle.

Fraser wanted to get rid of me, first and foremost. I don’t think he ever hated me personally, he just thought I was a danger to his men. And, I mean, accurate assessment

Truth is, there’s no telling what I would’ve done if he’d tried to shoot me. I could’ve shot him, yes, and I think he’d take that risk. But last time I had a big emotional trauma, I immediately killed everyone in the vicinity. It was a bigger risk keeping me there than letting me go. But he bugged me. I’d still probably kill him if we ran into each other.

6. Favourite Weapon? 

I’m very happy with my SIG Mosquitos—they require upkeep and care to keep from jamming but I like the weight of them and they’re quiet with their Gemtech Alpine suppressors. But as long as it’s hot a huge fucking gun like one of Zara’s, I’m good. 

7. Song that should be your life soundtrack? 

“I Stand Alone” by Godsmack.

8. Song you’d want to be played at your funeral?

I don’t want a funeral. I don’t think anyone would go to it anyway. Just toss my ashes in with my kids and I’m good. 

9. What’s your ideal date or night out with Nic? 

I don’t know if we’ve ever done an actual “date” thing. I don’t like going anywhere there are...people. Sitting home. Getting takeout and not doing dishes. I’m good with that. 

10. Who’s more romantic? You or Nicolette?

We don’t really do romance. I killed a spider for her the other day, or so I thought, and she just got mad at me for not catching it and letting it go. Pretty sure if I brought her flowers, she’d whine it wasn’t a living plant.
So I take it they haven’t gotten you to join VETA yet? 

Seriously, what the fuck? These fucking creatures of the night and their big campaign is for bovine rights and saving trees, what the fuck is wrong with this picture? 

11. Do you have a zombie apocalypse plan? 

Kill all the zombies. 

Yep, that’ll work. 

12. Who does more chores around the house, you or Nic? 

Nic’s a fucking slob. Oh she’ll tell you it’s me. I track mud in, whatever—who leaves wet towels on the bathroom floor? Who doesn’t empty the dishwasher? Whose shirt went moldy in the washer because she forgot to put it in the dryer? My fucking shirt and it was her fault. 

I’d also like to play a little ‘get to know you game’ if you don’t mind. It does assume that Nic has caught you up on some of the more recent pop culture though. 

She was underground “dead” for ten years—she gets only marginally more than I do...

Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi

Vodka or Scotch? Nail polish remover. I’m not picky.

I couldn’t see you in a wine bar though. I kinda miss the liquor vending machines in Japan. Canada sucks. 

Star Wars or Star Trek? I think I saw one of the Star Wars movies.

Winter or Summer? Fall.

Sweet or Salty? Salty. 

Dean or Sam? Who?

Angel or Spike? Like...spikes to stab people with? *someone whispers an explanation* Wait, what?

Team Edward or Team Jake? (ducks flying object), it’s just a joke! You know I’m into pussy now, right? 

So you’re more Team Bella? Wait, I think you’d like Jane from the Volturi, she’s cute and homicidal like you. You know way too much about this. 

Book or Movie? Movies.

Have you been enjoying any chic flicks with Nic and Zara? No. Stupid women.

Car or Motorbike? Car

Ocean or Lake? Ocean 

Xbox or Playstation? I...game on the computer. Sometimes. WoW. Only ’cause everyone makes me do it. 

Cotton or Silk? Cotton 

Mac or PC? Mac 

Batman or Superman? Batman. My daughter liked Batman. 

Dogs or cats? Dogs 

And most importantly, Thor or Loki? Oh I know this one. I’d probably got back to men for that blond god. 

13. What is your favourite Antichrist walks into a bar joke? 

I don’t know any. Fuck, I feel kind of repressed now.

Can I tell you mine? 

Sure.

The Antichrist walks into a crowded bar. When the people see who it is, they all run out except this one old man. So the Antichrist walks up to him and says, "Do you know who I am?" and the old man sips his beer and answers "yep". The Antichrist says, "Well, why aren't you afraid of me?" The old man looks over and says" I've been married to your sister for 27 years, why the hell should I be scared of you." 

Nic could probably say that after living with me for another six months. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I’ve enjoyed meeting you immensely. Hopefully, readers will have gotten to know you a little better and will cut you a bit more slack (not that I think you care what they think). 

Seriously, who the hell doesn’t like me? 

I’d make a list, but I’m afraid that would be akin to writing their death warrant. How about I just promise to send you the Supernatural DVD series instead? You’ll love it. 
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Author Bio:
Award-winning author Skyla Dawn Cameron has been writing approximately forever.

Her early storytelling days were spent acting out strange horror/fairy tales with the help of her many dolls, and little has changed except that she now keeps those stories on paper. She signed her first book contract at age twenty-one for River, a unique werewolf tale, which was released to critical and reader praise alike and won her the 2007 EPPIE Award for Best Fantasy. She now has multiple series on the go to keep her busy, which is great for her attention deficit disorder.

Skyla is a fifth generation crazy cat lady who lives in southern Ontario, where she dabbles in art, is an avid gamer, and watches Buffy reruns. If she ever becomes a grownup, she wants to run her own pub, as well as become world dictator.

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Cover Reveal: Progeny


I've been enjoying this Romance story since book one. It's got a touch of science to it, but nothing that draws from the couple. Actually, I think it adds to the story even more.

I'm thrilled to share with you the cover reveal today!

Progeny
The Endure series #3
By:  S.A. Huchton
Genre:  New Adult Science Fiction Romance
Release Date:  December 2, 2013
Description:
Heartbroken over Lydia's unexplained departure, Daniel Brewer is barely functional. When she left the Endure, she took everything important with her: his purpose, his heart, his reason for breathing. Daniel's convinced Nick Miller has the answers to his questions, but Dr. Gorgeous isn't talking.

A world away, Dr. Lydia Ashley struggles with her choices and mistakes. With one small discovery, everything she thought was true is shattered in an instant.

The buried secrets of the Maven Initiative surface.

No one is safe.

And Daniel and Lydia must both decide exactly how far they'll go for love.

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Do you see that handsome man there. Yep. That's him on the right side. Loving this series more than anything. Curious about it? You should try it. And start with book 1 ~ Maven, dive into book 2 ~ Nemesis, then you will be screaming for Progeny. It'll be out when you are ready for it. And oh will you be ready for it. ;P

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Book 1:  Maven
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Synopsis:
How far would you go for love?

Since losing her parents at 14, young prodigy Dr. Lydia Ashley has focused on one thing: an appointment on the Deep Water Research Command Endure. Now 21, she’s about to realize that dream, but nothing is how she imagined it would be. Her transitional sponsor forgets her, her new lab is in complete chaos, and, as if that weren’t enough, she’s about to discover something so horrific it could potentially destroy all life on the planet.

Daniel Brewer, a noted playboy and genius in his own right, may be exactly what she needs… Or he may make everything worse.

Has she finally found a puzzle she can’t solve?


Book 2: Nemesis
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Synopsis:
Tech genius Daniel Brewer isn't the only one with a romantic history. Already weighed down with the impossible problem of the Maven Initiative's plans for world domination and disaster, Dr. Lydia Ashley is finding it more and more difficult to keep things in balance. With an old flame reappearing and the schemes of a vindictive new rival thrown into the mix, her hopes for a life with Daniel may be on the brink of annihilation.

When Lydia's past is brought to light, one big secret could destroy everything.





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