by Adrian Phoenix | Apr 2, 2011 | Contests, Dante, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
I managed to convince Dante to sit down at the keyboard and share a few of thoughts on WereVampsRomance. There’s also a big giveaway–a signed set of all 4 Maker’s Song books, and three other winners get a signed book of their choice.
CONTEST ENDS AT 11:59 PM TONIGHT APRIL 2nd (Pacific Time)!
Here’s a taste of what’s simmering in Dante’s mind:
To celebrate the release of the fourth book in The Maker’s Song saga, Etched in Bone, I convinced the story’s badass and beautiful Dante Baptiste—Cajun, sexy frontman for Inferno, not to mention nightkind AND Fallen (provided I can get him to stop rolling his eyes and pretending to gag) to join y’all and discuss a few subjects close to his heart. And now I turn the blog over to Dante.
Merci beaucoup, but a simple “it’s all yours, asshole” woulda done for an intro. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Dante Baptiste, I live in New Orleans, and I’m the frontman for Inferno—among other things.
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by Adrian Phoenix | Mar 30, 2011 | Contests, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
We’re giving away a signed copy of Etched in Bone, plus a signed copy of any of The Maker’s Song books – winner’s choice – on My Bookish Ways. Drop by, check out my interview (and the pic of my office kitty Diabla) and post a comment to win. Contest ends April 6. See you there!
by Adrian Phoenix | Mar 28, 2011 | Contests, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
I have a fun guest blog on writing from the male POV (including my research on male sex habits) on VAMPIRE BOOK CLUB. We’re also having a giveaway – 4 copies of Etched in Bone. If you already have a copy, win one for a friend, or just drop by and say “hey!”
by Adrian Phoenix | Mar 25, 2011 | Contests, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
This is my first appearance on Lovin’ Me Some Romance and I had a lot of fun. I posted about my love of the paranormal and we’re giving away books! The giveaway goes through March 28th.
Here’s a small taste:
My love for the paranormal, the glimmering moonlit world of the supernatural, is that of a child.
A child believes that the shadows beneath her bed conceal openings into other worlds, some monstrous (and thrilling), some magical. And both require only that she close her eyes and dangle a hand from her bed to await either the rough clasp of taloned fingers or the soft brush of feathers against her palm or . . . Ah, the possibilities are endless.
And whatever she feels when she allows her hand to slide from beneath the protective shield of her blankets, she’ll be tugged into a world different from the one she dwells in. Worlds of dark and radiant possibilities, a world in which she might be needed.
As a savior. As a changeling returned home. Or just as food.
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by Adrian Phoenix | Mar 16, 2011 | Contests, Events and Appearances, News and Announcements, The Maker's Song Series |
I truly enjoy each visit I get to make to Patricia’s Vampire Notes and I can’t thank her enough for all of her support from day one. This giveaway has three prizes and three winners and runs through to the end of March. Please swing by, say hello, and post a comment for your chance to become one of the winners.
Here’s a taste of the interview:
PVN: Dante is a vampire (and much more). Please describe the characteristics of the vampires you have created.
Adrian: You bet. In The Maker’s Song world, vampires (nightkind) are a separate species, not undead. They have heartbeats, warmth—though this generally fades when they don’t feed—and beauty. Oh. And sexy. They have many powers and abilities (some of which only manifest with age) such as telepathy, heightened senses, enhanced speed and strength, grace and reflexes, the ability to fly, work illusion and suggestion, immortal—but capable of being killed (in the proper manner, of course). LOL.
There are two kinds of vampires—born vampires, known as True Bloods, and turned vampires. True Bloods have become few and far between during the last few centuries, giving rise to the fear (among nightkind elders) that the sacred Bloodline is dying out, diluted over the course of time by all the turned vampires (including themselves).
A True Blood is regarded as nightkind royalty and viewed as a force of nature, a night elemental, by the human nomad clans—a being they respect. Their abilities—telepathy, enhanced strength, speed, etc. are magnified a hundred-fold. A born vampire’s blood brims with power and magic—power and magic they can bestow (temporarily) upon anyone who takes a taste of their blood.
Never having been human, True Bloods tend to isolate themselves from mortals (except to feed and play) and view the world in a very different light.
Nightkind are sensitive to light and need to avoid the sun. True Bloods need to avoid the sun at all costs and usually that’s easy because nightkind—turned or born—are subject to Sleep during daylight hours. Wherever they are, whatever they are doing, Sleep steals over them in a dark and narcotic tide and down they go—helpless until dusk.
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