Author Ambush with Laura Kaye

TGIF Book Monsters and Literal Addicts!!   Book Monster Reviews and LITERAL ADDICTION are very pleased to welcome award-winning author Laura Kaye back to our sites today.

Today Laura Kaye has ambushed both sites and she gave us a great Guest Post about her new release "Seduced By The Vampire King".  Check it out…..

10 Reasons You Just Might Love 

Seduced by the Vampire King

I’m thrilled to be celebrating my release day for Seduced by the Vampire King, the second in my dark paranormal romance Vampire Warrior Kings series, here at Book Monsters! I’ve got a yummy excerpt for you down below, but first ten reasons I think you just might love my new book:

Vampires – They’re my first love as a reader and a writer. How can you go wrong with hot vampires? I just love everything about them. Their fangs, their dark natures, the way they need blood and sex together, their fierce protectiveness, their supernatural powers. Yeah, you can’t go wrong with hot vampires! *grins*

Dungeon Sex – Bars on the door. Rough-hewn stone walls. Security camera in the ceiling. Seriously hot out-of-control moment for the king and his, er, prisoner…

Russia – On the other side of the world, with a very different language and a long-standing rivalry, Russia is at once familiar and exotic. And there is so much that’s iconic about Russia—from St. Basil’s Cathedral, which is on the cover of the book, to the incredibly hard winters, it was a great place to imagine vampires living and set a story.

Abandoned Castles – Russia is filled with probably thousands of abandoned historical sites, including hundreds of enormous, formerly glorious castles and mansions. Seduced is set at one of them—a huge manse called Vasilievskoe. I think the setting is so gorgeous and haunting and gothic. Love it!

Hot Fantasies – If you like your stories a little spicy, this one will give you a taste for enemies-to-lovers, jailer-prisoner, and voyeuristic fantasies. Dee-lish.

Strong Heroine – Need proof that Katherine Bordessa is a strong, even kick-ass, heroine? How ‘bout this: she uses her body to save the king’s life, fights off a group of vampire attackers who try to take the king, and holds her shit together after being kidnapped and held captive in a dungeon. I think that deserves some major props.

Royalty – The hero’s rank and position as King of the Russian Vampires is almost an aphrodisiac in itself. Am I right? Or am I right?

Warriors – And if you like your men a little rougher, tougher, or tattooed – this story’s got ‘em, in spades. The book opens with King Nikolai Vasilyev in the middle of an urban warfare scene, so you get to see him in action! Ahem.

Alpha Heroes – Nikolai is a bad-ass, take-charge, no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoner kinda guy, which means the way the heroine tempts him pisses him off to no end. And don’t you just love seeing an alpha hero finally give in to what he wants?

Tortured Heroes – Nikolai is so full of guilt and self-loathing over the deaths of his brothers, he refuses to rule as king. And watching him finally give in to even a little bit of comfort and solace in the heroine’s arms is just wonderful!

Need more convincing? Read on…

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Seduced by the Vampire King:

Book 2: Vampire Warrior Kings Series

American exchange student Kate Bordessa has fled to Russia to escape her family's hopes that she'll become one of the Proffered, human women who feed and mate with elite vampire warriors. But when she stumbles upon a wounded vampire in the streets of Moscow, she's instinctively driven to protect him--and feels an undeniable spark of desire.

Grieving over the deaths of his brothers, Vampire Warrior King Nikolai Vasilyev has thrown himself into battling his enemies, focused only on vengeance. Until the attack that brought him to Kate. Their sexual attraction explodes into a night of uncontrolled passion--a night that marks them as mates. Is their connection strong enough to convince them to embrace a destiny neither of them was expecting?

EXCERPT:

Kate was adrift in sensation. She felt engulfed by the heat rolling off Nikolai’s big body, which was hunched around her possessively. His hard muscles flexed and bunched against her, setting her on fire everywhere they touched. His warm, spicy smell invaded her brain until it was the only thing she knew. His tongue in her mouth, his hands all over her—she couldn’t fight it.

In truth, she didn’t want to.

Earlier, when it seemed he planned to kiss her, she’d resisted the idea, kept her body from succumbing to the instinctual pull and leaning toward his. But now, even though he represented everything she’d never wanted, she could no longer deny that something about him spoke to her body, her psyche, her very soul. She was totally and completely seduced by her vampire.

A groan sounded from deep in his throat, conveying pure, desperate need, and he pressed harder into her. Against her back, the iron bars formed an inescapable cage. In front of her, his body towered over and confined her, emphasizing the thick ridge of his erection straining against her belly.

She’d never felt more free than she did in that moment, utterly trapped by Nikolai.

And if his preternatural power wasn’t prominent enough in the sheer strength of his body around hers, the hard edges of his fangs against her lips and tongue wouldn’t let her forget it. Fascinated despite herself, she wrapped her tongue around a fang and flicked at it. Nikolai growled and ground the steel length of his cock into her hip.

Kate went hot and wet between her legs, completely overwhelmed by her body’s ecstatic reaction to his. Never had she imagined she’d be capable of such euphoria. She’d certainly never felt it before. Maybe she wouldn’t again. The thought unleashed a current of panic into the lust flowing through her, because what she was feeling for Nikolai was so much more than physical.

Her heart tripped over the pain he seemed to carry in the cast of his eyes and the set of his shoulders. He unleashed every protective and nurturing instinct in her body—she wanted to be the one to take away whatever hurt him, or to comfort him, at the very least. And there was absolutely no denying that all the angst and restlessness that had been making her feel unsettled in her skin lately, that had been getting worse and worse these past weeks, mostly disappeared in his presence.

There was no refuting the physical attraction, either. As close as they were, it was miles too far apart. She embraced his big shoulders, pulling, tugging, needing him closer. Her body remembered her unfulfilled need from the night before, spiking her arousal and creating an urgent ache between her legs. God, she wanted him…wanted him…in her.

Her hands fell to his waist and gripped at the fabric of his tee, burrowing under. His skin was warm and smooth over hard, flexing muscles. She pushed the shirt higher, needing to feel more, explore more, to know if he was this amazing everywhere.

Abruptly, Nikolai wrenched back from the kiss, and he looked every bit of the creature he was. Lips red, mouth open, fangs protruding, eyes aglow. Unease flared in her stomach. He was going to pull away. Like before. She dug her nails into his sides, willing him to stay.

So, did I convince you to fall in love? If so, tell me what cinched the deal! *grins* Oh, and I’m offering a GIVEAWAY! – one commenter who leaves their email address will win an ebook of Seduced by the Vampire King! Good luck!

And thanks for reading!

Laura Kaye

About Laura Kaye:

Voted Breakout Author of the Year in the 2011 GraveTells Readers’ Choice Awards, Laura is the bestselling and award-winning author of over a half-dozen books in paranormal, contemporary and erotic romance. Hearts in Darkness is the EPIC eBook Award Winner for Best Novella and HOLT Medallion Award of Merit Winner for Best Romance Novella, Forever Freed is the NJRW Golden Leaf Winner for Best Paranormal of 2011 and is a finalist for two GDRWA Booksellers’ Best Awards, and North of Need, the first book in the Hearts of the Anemoi series, is a finalist for a FF&P PRISM award, was named GraveTells’ Best Book of 2011 and won their 5-STAR Gold Heart Award, and won Sizzling Hot Read of the Year at Sizzling Hot Books. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

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Book Review - SEDUCED BY THE VAMPIRE KING by Laura Kaye

“Seduced by the Vampire King”

VAMPIRE WARRIOR KINGS Series, Book 2

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American exchange student Kate Bordessa has fled to Russia to escape her family's hopes that she'll become one of the Proffered, human women who feed and mate with elite vampire warriors. But when she stumbles upon a wounded vampire in the streets of Moscow, she's instinctively driven to protect him--and feels an undeniable spark of desire.

Grieving over the deaths of his brothers, Vampire Warrior King Nikolai Vasilyev has thrown himself into battling his enemies, focused only on vengeance. Until the attack that brought him to Kate. Their sexual attraction explodes into a night of uncontrolled passion--a night that marks them as mates. Is their connection strong enough to convince them to embrace a destiny neither of them was expecting?

Carla’s Review:

Nikolai Vasilyev, Vampire Warrior King in Russia has been ignoring his duties as King since the deaths of his two brothers.  He has become unstable and throws himself into battle without backup.  Because of this he finds himself mortally injured and bleeding out in the street and regretting how he has let his people down and wishing he had found his mate in his final moments.

Kate Bordessa has fled to Russia because she is scared of becoming one of the Proffered.  Restless one night, Kate goes for a walk and finds Nikolai lying face down on the floor and covered in blood.  What will Kate do when she finds out that Nikolai is the very thing she’s been running from?

I don't want to say much about the storyline because the basis of the story is in the blurb above so I will just give my opinion .  I really enjoyed this story.  It was a quick read and  I  definitely recommend that you check  it out.  I also recommend that you read the first book in the VAMPIRE WARRIOR KING series, “In the Service of the King” because I loved that story.   Both of these books can be read as standalones so it doesn’t matter the order you read them in.  You just have to read them!!

I give “Seduced by the Vampire King” 4 out of 5 Hearts

Interview & Giveaway with Debbie Viguie

Debbie Viguie Interview Intro:

Hello everyone!  LITERAL ADDICTION and Book Monster Reviews are very happy to welcome best selling author Debbie Viguie to our sites today.   

Debbie is the New York Times Bestselling author of over a dozen novels including the WICKED series and the new CRUSADE series co-authored by Nancy Holder. 


Much of Debbie’s writing has a dark edge to it, including her retold fairy tales, her latest being “Violet Eyes”, a retelling of the Princess and the Pea.  In addition to her epic dark fantasy work, Debbie also writes thrillers including the PSALM 23 MYSTERIES and the upcoming KISS TRILOGY.

When Debbie isn’t busy writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband Scott, visiting theme parks.  They live in Florida with their cat, Shrödinger.     

You can find information on Debbie’s entire backlist HERE so you can add those desired to your TBR lists and then find them at your favorite bookseller, but we thought we’d give you the synopses of a handful of titles to peak your interests even more.

“The Thirteenth Sacrifice”

 WITCH HUNT Book #1:

Released 4/3/12

When young women start dying, Boston cop Samantha Ryan is the perfect person to investigate, for only she knows what the archaic symbol carved into their flesh means. The last in a long line of ruthless witches, she grew up in a coven seduced by power and greed. And now she's sure that bad witches have returned to Salem. Reluctantly, Samantha goes undercover-into a town obsessed with black magic, into her terrifying past, and into the dark, newly awakened heart of evil.












“Wicked: Witch & Curse”

 WICKED Vol I:

Holly Cathers's world shatters when her parents are killed in a terrible accident. Wrenched from her home in San Francisco, she is sent to Seattle to live with her relatives, Aunt Marie-Claire and her twin cousins, Amanda and Nicole.
 
In her new home, Holly's sorrow and grief soon give way to bewilderment at the strange incidents going on around her. Such as how any wish she whispers to her cat seems to come true. Or the way a friend is injured after a freak attack from a vicious falcon. And there's the undeniable, magnetic attraction to a boy Holly barely knows.

Holly, Amanda, and Nicole are about to be launched into a dark legacy of witches, secrets, and alliances, where ancient magics yield dangerous results. The girls will assume their roles in an intergenerational feud beyond their wildest imaginations...and in doing so, will attempt to fulfill their shared destiny.

 “Crusade”

 CRUSADE Book #1:

The Cursed Ones have made their presence known, and the world will never be the same.

For the past two years, Jenn has lived and trained at Spain’s Sacred Heart Academy Against the Cursed Ones. She is among the few who have pledged to defend humanity or die trying. But the vampires are gaining power, and the battle has only just begun.

Forced to return home after death takes a member of her family, Jenn discovers that San Francisco is now a vampire stronghold. As a lone hunter apart from her team, Jenn is isolated—and at risk. She craves the company of her fighting partner, Antonio: his protection, his reassurance, his touch. But a relationship with Antonio comes with its own dangers, and the more they share of themselves, the more Jenn stands to lose.

Then Jenn is betrayed by one who was once bound to protect her, causing her to doubt all she has held as true. To survive, Jenn must find the courage to trust herself—and her heart.

 “Violet Eyes”:

A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea

When a storm brings the dashing Prince Richard to her family's farm, Violet falls in love at first sight. Richard also gives Violet his heart, but he knows his marriage is destined to be an affair of state, not of passion. For the king and queen have devised a contest to determine who will win their son's hand in marriage.
 
To be reunited with her prince, Violet must compete against princesses from across the land. It will take all of her wits - and a little help from an unexpected source - if Violet is to demonstrate the depth of her character and become Richard's bride.

“The Lord is my Shepherd”

 PSALM 23 MYSTERIES Book #1:

Cindy is shocked and terrified when she literally stumbles over the body of an unknown man lying dead in the sanctuary. As she uncovers the truth, shocking revelations await.

“Kiss of Night”

 KISS TRILOGY Book #1:

Centuries ago, Raphael was a blasphemous knight who fought in the Crusades purely for his own mercenary benefit, and to satisfy his taste for killing. Now, condemned for his evil passions and hypocrisy, he wanders the earth a vampire, cursed with first-hand knowledge of the supernatural world he once denied existed. The powerful relic he still possesses from his days as a Crusader has been stolen by a rival vampire who has recruited an army of soulless underlings to aid him in spreading evil. At the time he learns this, Raphael has been hunting this vampire for nearly a century, and it seems the final battle is destined to take place in Prague. For help in this quest, Raphael must enlist the aid of two humans, David and Susan, who suddenly find themselves immersed in a world they never imagined, entangled with supernatural forces they can't control. Susan, in particular, finds herself conflicted as she struggles with her inexplicable attraction to Raphael. In the end, both Susan and Raphael will be called upon to exercise courage and faith, and in the process, the question, "What would happen if a vampire truly accepted God?" is answered.

We know… too much and not nearly enough all at the same time, right!?  We highly suggest that you check out more in Debbie’s backlist when you have a moment, but for now, join us in learning a bit more about this phenomenal author and her amazing library of literary excellence.

LITERAL ADDICTION/Book Monster Reviews:  Hi Debbie!  We’re honored to have you here today. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with us a bit.

Debbie: I’m thrilled to be here!  Thanks for showcasing my books.

LITERAL ADDICTION/Book Monster Reviews:  We always start by getting to know our guest authors just a little bit better… 

Q1): What are 3 things about yourself, no matter how random, that we couldn’t find out easily on the internet?

Debbie:  I’ve been through two hurricanes; I believe that chocolate mousse is the most perfect food; I’m planning on completing a short film in the next 18 months that I will show at film festivals.  

Q2):  If your house was on fire, and everyone was safe, what book would you absolutely want to try and save from the flames?

Debbie: Assuming that we’re not talking about my notebooks or anything related to my work, I’d have to say my copy of The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey (see question 5 to figure out why!)

Q3):  What are 2 things that always make you smile, and 2 things that never fail to piss you off?

Debbie: Our cat is a big flirt.  When he twists his head so he can stare at me upside down I melt every time.  The movie Clue also makes me smile no matter what.  Things that never fail to piss me off include drivers who tailgate (follow too close behind) and sad endings to movies.

Q4):  What are some of the things that you enjoy doing when you’re not writing or taking care of other author business (besides frequenting theme parks)?

Debbie:  I love to go see movies and plays, go horseback riding, do scrapbooking, and travel.

Q5):  Are there any specific titles and/or authors that you feel have directly influenced you to become the writer you are today?

Debbie: The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey.  It was the first book of his that I read and when I closed the book after the last page I knew that I wanted to make people feel the way I felt right then.  That’s what helped me decide to become an author.

Q6):  What are the best and worst parts about writing for you?

Debbie: Writing can be incredibly lonely.  It’s just you locked in a room with your computer wondering if anyone will even care about what you’re doing.  The isolation can be difficult.  On the other hand, getting the chance to actually go to events and book signings and meet the fans is amazing.  That’s when you realize someone did care and all the hard work has paid off and made a difference in someone’s life.

Q7):  Since “The Thirteenth Sacrifice” was just recently released, we’ll focus a bit on the new WITCH HUNT series.  What was the inspiration behind the creation of the series?

Debbie:  A few years ago I had an opportunity to speak at a convention in Salem.  It was amazing.  I fell in love with Salem.  It’s like the forever Halloween town.  While there, though, I began to wonder what would happen if beneath all the fun and silly witch related events and trinkets aimed at tourists there was actually something truly sinister going on.

Q8):  What were some of the challenges (research, literary, psychological, logistical, etc) in bringing the WITCH HUNT series to life?

Debbie:  The hardest part was maintaining the level of creepiness throughout the story.  It’s one thing to write a scary scene or two, but to keep the fear rolling throughout the story was a challenge.

Q9):  Do you have a particular favorite book or series in your backlist thus far, maybe one that had special meaning for you when it was written, etc?  Why?

Debbie: The Fall of Candy Corn (book #2 in the Sweet Seasons series).  The series is about a girl who gets a job working at a theme park and book 2 focuses on all the craziness associated with the Halloween festivities.  I laughed myself silly writing this book and it’s the only time I’ve ever put that much of myself into a book.  Close friends have called me up laughing hysterically because they recognized things from real life that I actually put in there.

Q10):  What’s going on with your other series (upcoming releases, re-releases, etc) that readers and fans can look forward to?

Debbie:  I’m thrilled to say that the Sweet Seasons series has just been re-released with new covers (love The Fall of Candy Corn one especially). In other news, Vanquished, the 3rd Crusade book comes out at the end of August; Kiss of Death, the 2nd in the Kiss trilogy, comes out in early October; Hot Blooded, the 2nd Wolf Springs Chronicles book, will be out at the end of the year.  I just finished the first draft for The Last Grave, the 2nd Witch Hunt book, and Beside Still Waters, the 4th in the Psalm 23 Mysteries series will be available in ebook form in just a few days. PLUS - look for an announcement in the next few weeks about a new series by Nancy Holder and me!!

Q11):  Do you have anything new in the works that you can share with us?

Debbie:  Well, I can’t spoil the new series with Nancy just yet, but let’s say that I’m so excited about it that it’s hard not to!  Also, I’m almost finished writing the first novel in my western series.  This is a big deal for me because it’s the book I’ve been wanting to write for years.

Q12):  If you could spend the day with any of your characters, with whom would you want to spend it, and what would you like to do?

Debbie:  I would totally spend it with Becca and some of the other Sweet Seasons gang at The Zone, the theme park I created for the series.  I designed all those rides for my story and I really, really want to ride them.  Some day hopefully!

Q13):  What has been the biggest surprise of your career thus far?

Debbie:  How much more work there is than just writing and revising a manuscript.  There is so much more to being an author, especially these days.  Promoting a book including doing interviews, social networking, speaking, etc. take up a huge amount of time, often more than writing the book does.  The more you’re in the spotlight, the more promotion work you have to do, too.  When I hit the NYT list, I was unprepared for just how much more was going to be required of me.  Now I know to build in more cushion time around deadlines, but it can still be challenging to juggle all the things I have to.

Q14):  What has it been like working with Nancy Holder?

Debbie:  Fantastic!  Nancy is a queen among writers.  She’s got such a vivid imagination, and such a twisted way of looking at things, that it always keeps the process fresh and interesting.  We have complete respect for each other and the longer we work together the more comfortable we are with focusing on our individual skills and strengths during the process.

Q15):  Would you like to say anything special to your readers while we have you here today?

Debbie:  Thanks for being here with us!  Without the readers what writers do is worthless.  I appreciate your support and enthusiasm for my work.  Thank you all!

LITERAL ADDICTION/Book Monster Reviews:  Debbie, thank you so much for being with us!  It’s been a pleasure, and we really hope that we’ve introduced some new readers to your amazing work.  We’d absolutely love to have you back for the next big release if you’d be interested, and we’d love to have a dual event with you and Nancy for your next collaboration as well if you think we could manage it!

Debbie:  That would be awesome!  I know Nancy would be thrilled.  (We have a quasi-psychic connection you see, I know this without even having to ask her!)  All kidding aside, we’d love to come back in August to talk about Vanquished and how the war to save mankind from the vampires who have taken over the world is going to end.  Thank you so much for having me.  It’s been a pleasure. 

If you want to keep up with Debbie online, you can find her at her Website, on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Debbie’s Publisher is graciously offering up a copy of “The Thirteenth Sacrifice” to a winner from  Book Monster Reviews and another winner over at the LITERAL ADDICTION Website.  

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Interview & Giveaway with Jaye Wells

Jaye Wells Interview Intro:

Hello everyone! LITERAL ADDICTION and Book Monster Reviews are very happy to have the wonderful Jaye Wells today.

Jaye, who currently lives in Texas with her husband and son, worked for several years as a magazine editor and freelance writer until she made the decision to leave the facts behind and live in her own alternate reality.  Her overactive imagination and fascination with all thing beyond the natural and normal (a.k.a the Supernatural and Paranormal) blended nicely with this new career choice, especially when she unveiled her SABINA KANE series.

SABINA KANE is Urban Fantasy that blends dark themes, grave stakes, and wicked humor.  We’re here to help Jaye promote this critically acclaimed series and celebrate the release of the epic conclusion, “Blue-Blooded Vamp”, Book #5, which is being released tomorrow (6/1/12)!

For those of you not familiar with Jaye’s work, we thought we’d give you the synopses of the books to get you up to speed and peak your interests a bit…

"Red-Headed Stepchild"

 SABINA KANE Book #1:

In a world where being of mixed-blood is a major liability, Sabina Kane has the only profession fit for an outcast: assassin. But, her latest mission threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races and Sabina must scramble to figure out which side she's on. She's never brought her work home with her---until now. 

 
This time, it's personal.

"The Mage in Black"

 SABINA KANE Book #2:

Sabina Kane doesn't have the best track record when it comes to family. After all, her own grandmother, the leader of the vampire race, just tried to kill her. When she arrives in New York to meet the mage side of her family, the reunion takes the fun out of dysfunctional.   

On top of that, the Hekate Council wants to use her as a pawn in the brewing war against the vampires. Her mission will take her into the bowels of New York's Black Light district, entangles her in mage politics, and challenges her beliefs about the race she was raised to distrust. And Sabina thought vampires were bloodthirsty.

"Green-Eyed Demon"

 SABINA KANE Book #3:

Things to do:

1. Rescue sister.
2. Murder grandmother.
3. Don't upset the voodoo priestess.

The clock is ticking for Sabina Kane. Her sister has been kidnapped by her grandmother, the Dark Races are on the brink of war, and a mysterious order is manipulating everyone behind the scenes.

Working on information provided by an unlikely ally, Sabina and her trusty sidekicks--a sexy mage named Adam Lazarus and Giguhl, a Mischief demon--head to New Orleans to begin the hunt for her sister. Once there, they must contend with belligerent werewolves, magic-wielding vampires and--perhaps most frightening of all--humans.

But as much as Sabina is focused on surviving the present, the past won't be ignored. Before she can save those she cares about most, she must save herself from the ghosts of her past.

"Silver-Tongued Devil"

 SABINA KANE Book #4:

Now that the threat of war has passed, Sabina Kane is ready to focus on the future. Her relationship with Adam Lazarus is getting stronger and she's helping her sister, Maisie, overcome the trauma of her captivity in New Orleans. Even Giguhl is managing to stay out of trouble thanks to the arrival of Pussy Willow and his new roller derby team. But as much as Sabina wants to feel hopeful about the future, part of her doesn't trust that peace is possible.

Her suspicions are confirmed when a string of sadistic murders threaten to stall treaty negotiations between the mages and the vampires. Sabina pitches in to find the killer, but her investigation soon leads her down dark paths that have her questioning everyone she thought she could trust. And the closer she gets to the killer, the more Sabina begins to suspect this is one foe she may not be able to kill.

"Blue-Blooded Vamp"

 SABINA KANE Book #5:

The epic conclusion to the amazing Sabina Kane urban fantasy series. Sabina Kane is on the hunt. Her prey: Cain, the father of the vampire race and the one who murdered her family and her friends. Unfortunately, Cain is hunting Sabina, too. The one man who holds the key to defeating Cain is, of course, Abel. A mage with secrets to spare and, hopefully, the power to match it. Unfortunately, for Sabina, he's in Rome and may not want to be found. Sabina sets out for Italy with her friends, Giguhl and Adam Lazarus, to track down the only man who can get her the revenge she hungers for. But will he help her or oppose her? And just who is Abel, really? Worst of all, when Sabina figures out the goddess Lilith has a plan for her-she realizes this trip is getting deadlier by the minute. As they say: when in Rome-SURVIVE.

Mmmm, hmmmm…. Can’t get online or out to your favorite book-seller fast enough can you!?  We know.  Make sure you add them to your TBR lists, but for now, let’s get to the interview and learn some more about Jaye and this wonderful series.

LITERAL ADDICTION/Book Monster Reviews: Hi Jaye! We’re very happy to have you with us today and we’re hoping that maybe we can turn some new readers on to your work.  Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to spend some time with us and let our readers get to know you a bit better.   

JAYE: Thanks so much for having me! I always love meeting new readers.

LITERAL ADDICTION/Book Monster Reviews: We always start by getting to know our guest authors a bit better…

Q1): What are 3 things about yourself, no matter how random, that we couldn’t find out easily on the Internet?

JAYE: Oh geez. Let’s see.

1. I have preternaturally long second toes. I’ve been told this means I’m the head of my household. This may or may not be true depending on if my husband is reading this interview.

2. I have a tattoo of a bird on my right inner wrist because my nickname my whole life has been “Jayebird.”

3. I am a slave to goat cheese. 

Q2): When you’re not writing or taking care of other author business, what are some of your favorite things to do?

JAYE: There are things in life beyond writing and author business? Hmm. Mostly I hang out with my kid and husband and drink wine with my girlfriends. Almost every exciting thing I do ends up tying back to the writing in some way. But I like to cook and am taking baby steps toward planting a garden.

Q3): What are 3 things that can always make you smile no matter what?

JAYE:  In no particular order: My son, an excellent meal, and a good dirty joke.

Q4): What’s a typical writing day like for you?  Do you have anything that you absolutely have to have with you to get the creative juices flowing or any interesting writing quirks, etc? 

JAYE: I am not exactly the most disciplined writer ever. I get my work done, but it’s not sort of pretty or neat process. I’ve started making myself write every day, but it’s not natural for me. I tend to prefer binge writing, but it’s not good for my blood pressure once the deadlines start creeping up.

The absolute best way to get my creative juices flowing is to get out of the house for a while. When I spend to much time cooped up inside I start morphing into this bitter Nosferatu-esque character. It’s pitiful. Best thing is to get out and take a walk or go do something fun. It’s crazy when people say artists have to suffer to be creative. For me, it all goes back to remembering to play.

Q5): If you could spend the day with anyone – alive, dead, fictional, etc – whom would you want to spend it with, and what would you like to do?

JAYE: I already spend the day with the fictional characters I want to hang with. As for real people, I’d like to share an appletini with Eve. I bet she could have used a girlfriend to bitch to about what a jerk Adam could be. 

Q6): Are there any authors and/or titles that you feel may have inspired you and/or helped you to become the author you are today?

JAYE: Anne Rice is at the top of the list. I read every one of her vampire novels. I had a chance to meet her recently at the Romantic Times convention in Chicago but was too overwhelmed to approach her.

Q7): If you could have any superpower, what would you want it to be and why?

JAYE: I’d be a super villain named Poker Face. In real life, I have no power of my expressions. If I think you’re a fool, you know it. It gets me into a lot of trouble. But as Poker Face, I’d destroy you with my apathy.

Q8):  Are there any books that you could read 100 times and never get sick of?

JAYE: Almost anything written by Christopher Moore.

Q9): Was there any specific inspiration behind the creation of the SABINA KANE series?

JAYE: There were a million inspirations, but the biggest was a line that popped into my head while I was driving. “Digging graves is hell on a manicure.” I don’t know where it came from, but that was the beginning of it all.

Q9): How are you feeling about the series coming to an end?

JAYE: I have mixed emotions. I’m sad because these characters have become this crazy but beloved dysfunctional family to me. On the other hand, I’m excited to explore other worlds and meet new characters. Mostly, I’m just relieved that I managed to pull it off. I had no idea where this story was going when I started it, but now I’m so thrilled with the way it all came together.

Q10): What were some of the challenges that you encountered while bringing SABINA KANE to life?

JAYE: Like I just mentioned, I didn’t have a master plan when I started writing the series. The biggest challenge was juggling all these story lines and making sure the story progressed as an organic and enjoyable pace. I also learned a lot about myself as a writer. The lessons weren’t always easy, but ultimately I know I am so much better for having had this experience and that my writing is stronger than it was when I began.

Q11):  What about the series are you the most proud of?  Do you maybe have a favorite book of the series so far, a favorite plot twist, a remarkable fan reaction, etc?

JAYE: The last three books are my favorites. I still love the first two, but I think the final three reflect me really hitting my stride as a writer. I can’t really talk about which plot points I love the most without spoilers. But the two biggest things I’m proud of are the world building and the characters. To me, everything revolves around those two elements and I’m so proud of the universe I created. It was a lot of work, but ultimately I wouldn’t change much about it.

Q12):  Do you have a spin off series planned by any chance or any other works within the world that fans can look forward to – anthology contributions, etc?

JAYE: I can guarantee there will be short stories and novellas set in this world. The beauty of such a complex universe is there are lots of side stories that can be told. 

Q13):  Is there anything new in the works (even at just its brainstorming stages) that you can share with us? 

JAYE: I can’t share anything yet, but there is a new series in the works that I hope to announce soon.

Q14):  Is there a question that you’ve thought it would be great to be asked in an interview but have never been asked?  How would you answer that question? 

JAYE: No one has ever asked me about the meaning of Sabina’s birthmark, which is based on a tattoo I have on my right shoulder. I got the tattoo the year I turned 30, which was also the year I decided to get serious about writing fiction. It’s an eight-point star that symbolizes rebirth, balance, harmony, and baptism. I decided to use it on Sabina because the major obstacle in her character development was achieving balance and harmony between her two halves.

Q15):  Would you like to say anything special to your readers and fans while we have you here today?

JAYE: I just want to thank everyone who has enjoyed the series and told their friends about it. I know there are a lot of forms of entertainment competing for your attention dn the fact you’d put several hours aside to come play in a world I created is so thrilling and humbling. I hope to keep telling you all stories and giving you new world to explore for a long time to come.

LITERAL ADDICTION/Book Monster Reviews: Jaye, thank you so much again for being with us! We would absolutely love to have you back to help promo a future release if you’d be willing.

JAYE: It was my absolutely pleasure. I’d love to come visit again!

If you want to keep up with Jaye, you can find her online at her Website, on Facebook,  Twitter, and/or GoodReads.

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