Counterpart by K.J. Hunter-Brown Blog Tour, Character Intervew & Giveaway

Title – Counterpart

Author – K.J. Hunter-Brown

Series – Succubi & Incubi Assn.

Published – May 21, 2013

Cover Design – Redbird Designs

For twenty year old Maya Simmons, being a succubus wasn't much of a worry. It was when she needed to fulfill the demon inside her that annoyed her. The lifestyle of drugs, alcohol and sex wasn't one she bragged about, especially to the one guy she knew she could never have, Tristan James.

Much of Maya's college life consisted of flirting with Tristan, seeing Tristan, watching Tristan, but never once did she ever attempt to taste the empowering energy that consisted inside him. She wouldn't dare. It almost helped that he had a girlfriend.

But when a threat of Tristan's life comes into play, and a rogue succubus is out to kill, Maya must play detective with her fellow succubus and incubus, Melinda and Daniel, before it's too late. Not only does she need to find out who's killing people, but Maya needs to make sure no one finds out, especially Tristan, and especially the SIA.

Sometimes, secrets become too much to handle. And the one thing Maya always wanted may be within more reach than she thought.

But it could be too late, because the clock's ticking and the heartbeat's slowing.

Character Interview with Maya Simmons:

Maya Simmons

    

     1. What made you to decide to accept becoming a succubus?

It wasn’t really much of a choice of whether I wanted to accept it or not. It was more of a ‘oh shit, there is really no way to reverse this unless I die’ and well, I really wasn’t planning on dying. It would be the easy way out, you know? Plus, I had Melinda there to help me through the beginning. Eventually, it just became easier to accept.

2. Do you ever miss life before the succubi life?

Do I miss being a human? Not really. I guess there’s a part of me that wished I was normal. But when you know that there’s a bigger life force out there that can easily dominate your species, then sometimes it becomes an advantage being a part of the dominant kind.

3. What were you first initial thoughts when you saw Tristan?

Honestly? I wasn’t really at all interested in him. To me, he just seemed like a vulnerable human who just happened to be at the same place as I was. Then I realized that we were in the same English class, and he was very persistent to get to know me. He wouldn’t give up and now look where we are, haha.

4.How would you feel if Melinda got to Tristan first?

Not really sure. Before everything came out, I probably wouldn’t have cared as much. But if they were together right now, at this very moment, I wouldn’t be too happy. I’d be more confused if anything. It’s hard to imagine Mel being with Tristan though. She usually sticks to her kind.

5. Be honest, how do you really feel about Daniel?

Aw, Danny boy. Ha. He and I have a very puzzling relationship, I admit. I guess it’s all the sexual tension that our demons produce that brought us into a close friendship that we have now. I love Daniel. He’s the big brother that I wished I had. And that’s really where it stays. Not that I’m talking for him though. He would have a very different answer to this question.

6. Don't some of the guys your demon craves just make you want to throw up? How do you get over that?

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes a million times. My demon is so old-fashioned. She’s a gold digger. She loves the business men that are like double my age. Then she likes to take out some of her cravings on people that I personally distaste. So yes, there are a lot of times that I just want to puke. It’s easy to get over it and deny her though. I’d just have to handle the consequences afterwards. When it comes to our kind, we need to let our demons know who runs the body.

7. Where is your most absolute favorite place to be?
As cliché as this may sound but I just like looking at the night sky. It calms me. I like staring at the stars and wonder what else is actually out there. So yeah, anywhere that’s quiet, secluded and has a clear sky above it is perfect for me.

8. Is this lifestyle one you would recommend to anyone?

It’s not a choice to be what we are. It’s given to you as a ‘gift’ apparently. But if there was ever a time where you could decide to become one, I’d suggest you sit down and think about the pros and cons before you decide. It’s not easy being who we are, and it’s definitely not a walk in the park. Just because our lifestyles are different, doesn’t mean we like doing what we have to do… I should probably change to me. There are a lot of succubi and incubi (like Mel) that embrace & love it.

Thank you for having me.

        M.

About the Author:

No one really knows what they're going to be until they actually experiment different things. I did that, and now I know what I want to be.

I could say something like, "I've been writing since I was some young age" but that would be a lie. I have been reading since I was able to understand the word 'the'. So, it really all started when I read book after book, and then soon enough I had read so much books that even I was starting to get sucked into the fictional life.

On a cloudy day, I decided to write my first novel (I didn't really have anything else to do). The thing here is that I'm known to have a weird imagination, and I guess the first time I got told that, was the day I actually realized that I did. Which led me to putting my weird imagination on paper, turning it into a novel, and loving the fact that I actually did it. And had fun with it.

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The Otherside Series has a Film Option Agreement!

Directly from Denise's Blog:

I may be in Paris, but things keep happening in the US while I’m gone!

After months and months of negotiation, I’m so excited to announce that The Otherside Series, my young adult science fiction romance series, has a film rights agreement!

Lyrical Moon Productions has obtained the film option rights to HERE and THERE!!!

They tell me that the screenplay is being worked up and and original music is being written and recorded.  Actress singer/song writer Bryce Hitchcock has been attached to the project for the role of Julia Phillips.

Bryce narrated the audiobook for HERE, and the soon to be released THERE.

You can find out more about Bryce Hitchcock on her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter @brycehitchcock.

I’ll post more details as I get them!

Keep up to date with everything with this series over at Denise's Blog!

Shades of the Stars Giveaway - David James

Only a little while longer to get the Legend of the Dreamer  books for .99 cents each! Also, don't forget to enter the giveaway for a signed copy of Shades of the Stars. Both end on July 2! 

June news from Berinn Rae (Rachel Aukes)

Explosion's launch is right around the corner (July 1), and is now up for pre-buy on Amazon. I also have a short story called "Envy's Revenge" coming up in a sci-fi romance anthology this summer. More details to come on that next month! In other news, I've been working my butt off on writing 100 Days in Deadland. It's Dante's Inferno, retold zombie apocalypse style! Isn't the cover fun?!  100 Days in Deadland comes out August 1, but you can get a sneak peek on my website. For more fun, I'm hosting a giveaway on Goodreads for a signed copy of 100 Days in Deadland when it comes out. Be sure to sign up! Oh, and one thing you'll see on the cover of 100 Days in Deadland...the author is Rachel Aukes. Yeah, that's me! It's my real name. I've gone by Berinn Rae (Rae is my middle name and "Berinn" is old German for "murderess" because how fun is that!) on all my romance books and had decided to clearly differentiate my romance titles from my non-romance titles. All my books are speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror)--the different names just help you pick out how much heat you'd like in your stories. Have a great month!

Cover Reveal: Steel Lily by Megan Curd

    Title: Steel Lily

Author: Megan Curd

Expected release date: Fall 2013

Genre: Dystopian w/ hints of Steampunk

Age Group: Young Adult

Cover Designed by: Mae I Design

   

AVERY PIKE is a commodity. No, more than a commodity. Her existence is guarded at all costs.

She’s a water Elementalist, the strongest of her dwindling kind. She creates steam to provide energy to fuel Dome Three: the only thing standing between humanity and an earth ravaged by World War III. No steam, no Dome. No Dome, no life.

Or so she thinks.

That is, until a mysterious man offers her a way out of having to donate steam. A way to escape the corrupt government of Dome Three. While the offer seems too good to be true, Avery is intrigued.

But when she arrives to her new home, she realizes the grass isn’t any less dead on this side of the fence. Instead, the lies are just hidden better.

…Which means digging deeper.

When Avery enlists the help of her friends to uncover the truth, it may make her wonder if she was better off being a government tool than searching for freedom.

Some secrets are better left concealed, but humankind was never meant to live in a cage. And when you can control the most sought after resource, you can learn to control anything…including the fate of your world.   

About the Author: Megan began her journey into writing as a college junior during winter finals at the encouragement of a friend. What resulted was Bridger, Megan's first full-length novel. Since then she has written the second book in the series, Traitor, and a stand-alone novel (which will hopefully become a series!) called The Guardian Chronicles: Forbidden. When not writing, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and Great Dane, aptly named Dozer. She enjoys snowboarding, playing xBox, and crocheting. Music is a huge part of her life and drives her writing. Her favorite bands are Muse, Bon Iver, Florence + the Machine, and The Civil Wars. Megan resides in Kentucky, near two of her writerly tweeps Hope Collier and Beth Isaacs, and swears it's Hope's fault she's living in the land of the banjos, but wouldn't have it any other way.

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