Q&A Interview and Giveaway with Meljean Brook

Hello everyone!  Book Monster Reviews and LITERAL ADDICTION are proud to welcome Meljean Brook to our sites today.

   

Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing–and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own.

She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter.

Meljean is the proud creator of the GUARDIANS and IRON SEAS series. 

The GUARDIANS series consists of “Demon Angel”, “Demon Moon”, “Demon Night”, “Demon Bound”, “Demon Forged”, “Demon Blood”, “Demon Marked” and several shorts in Anthologies that are part of the same world.  The 8^th and final book in the series, Michael’s book, is due out in 2012. 

The IRON SEAS series currently has 2 books – “The Iron Duke” and the just released “Heart of Steel”, with 2 shorts in anthologies that prequel it as well. 

For our readers who are not yet familiar with Meljean’s work, we thought we’d give you the synopses of the first 2 and the most recent 2 books in the GUARDIANS series, and the synopses of the 2 books in the IRON DUKE series as well to peak your interest.

“Demon Angel” Synopsis:

For two thousand years, Lilith wrought vengeance upon the evil and the damned, gathering souls for her father’s armies Below and proving her fealty to her Underworld liege. Bound by a bargain with the devil and forbidden to feel pleasure, she draws upon her dark powers and serpentine grace to lead men into temptation. That is, until she faces her greatest temptation—Heaven’s own Sir Hugh Castleford…

Once a knight and now a Guardian, Hugh spent centuries battling demons—and the cursed, blood-drinking nosferatu. His purpose has always been to thwart the demon Lilith, even as he battles his treacherous hunger for her. But when a deadly alliance unleashes a threat to both humans and Guardians in modern-day San Francisco, angel and demon must fight together against unholy evil—and against a desire that has been too long denied…

Who will be the first to succumb?

“Demon Moon” Synopsis:

No one would call vampire Colin Ames-Beaumont kind, but they would call him unnaturally beautiful. For two centuries his tainted blood has kept him isolated from other vampires, sustained only by his beauty and vanity—bitter comforts, since a curse has erased his mirror reflection, replacing it with a terrifying glimpse of Chaos.

Savi Murray’s insatiable curiosity had gotten her into trouble before, but she’d always escaped unscathed. Then came Colin. In the midst of Heaven, he gave her a taste of ecstasy—and of Chaos. Deadly creatures from that realm herald the return of an imprisoned nosferatu horde, and Colin and Savi’s bond is their only protection—and their only passion…

“Demon Blood” Synopsis:

Long before she was transformed into a Guardian and trained to fight demons, Rosalia knew darkness all too well. Raised by a demon, Rosalia learned to guard her heart—and her soul—until she found a man worthy of her love. Once, she thought that man would be the powerful vampire, Deacon…until he betrayed the Guardians.

After losing everything to the lies of a demon, Deacon lives only for revenge—and is taken aback when Rosalia offers to help. A vampire who has nothing—who is nothing—isn’t worthy of her attention. But Rosalia wants to do more than just look, and the explosive need between them can’t be held in check. And when Deacon’s vengeful quest creates a dangerous alliance of their enemies, she will be his only hope…

“Demon Marked” Synopsis:

Nicholas St. Croix is familiar with the evil of demons. After his father’s death, a demon took over his mother’s body and raised him. Six years ago, his “mother” was responsible for the disappearance of the woman he loved, and Nicholas swore he’d find her—even if he had to go to Hell and back. Except she finds him first—and with one tormented kiss, he knows she too is a demon. Now he is determined to take his revenge…

Ash is a half-demon with no memory of her past or how she got to Hell. All she knows is that Nicholas St. Croix holds the key to her identity. And though he’s clearly drawn to her, Nicholas makes no secret of his distrust of her. Yet one kiss at a time, he breaks down her defenses as they battle an array of demons and Guardians. But is Ash’s greatest enemy the man at her side?

“The Iron Duke” Synopsis:

After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power — and fear — of his name. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his doorstep, bringing Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth into his dangerous world, he intends to make her his next possession.

Mina can’t afford his interest, however. Horde blood runs through her veins, and despite the nanotech enhancing her body, she barely scratches out a living in London society. Becoming Rhys’s lover would destroy both her career and her family, yet the investigation prevents her from avoiding him…and the Iron Duke’s ruthless pursuit makes him difficult to resist.

But when Mina uncovers the victim’s identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England. To save them, Mina and Rhys must race across zombie-infested wastelands and treacherous oceans — and Mina discovers the danger is not only to her countrymen as she finds herself tempted to give up everything to the Iron Duke.

“Heart of Steel” Synopsis:

As the mercenary captain of the Lady Corsair, Yasmeen has learned to keep her heart as cold as steel, her only loyalty bound to her ship and her crew. So when a man who once tried to seize her airship returns from the dead, Yasmeen will be damned if she gives him another opportunity to take control.

Treasure-hunter Archimedes Fox isn’t interested in the Lady Corsair — he wants her coldhearted captain and the valuable da Vinci sketch she stole from him. To reclaim it, Archimedes is determined to seduce the stubborn woman who once tossed him to a ravenous pack of zombies, but she’s no easy conquest.

When da Vinci’s sketch attracts a dangerous amount of attention, Yasmeen and Archimedes journey to Horde-occupied Morocco — and straight into their enemy’s hands. But as they fight to save themselves and a city on the brink of rebellion, the greatest peril Yasmeen faces is from the man who seeks to melt her icy heart…

How fantastic do those sound!!?  We know, you want to go over to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and get them right now, but wait… Let’s find out some more about the incredible author behind these amazing titles first, shall we?

Book Monster Reviews/LITERAL ADDICTION:  Hi Meljean!  We’re very happy to have you here today, and are glad to help you promote “Heart of Steel” as well as your entire Backlist!  Thank you for entrusting us with the task and for letting us get to know you a little bit better.

Book Monster Reviews/LITERAL ADDICTION:  We like to start out by finding out a bit more about our guest author, and then we’ll dig into the books… 

Q1): Can you tell us 3 things about yourself that we couldn’t find out easily on the Internet?

Meljean: Ha! The hardest question first? I’ve pretty much overshared everything on the internet already, so I’m not sure if there’s anything left to tell! The only things left seem to be really silly trivial things (My dentist tells me that I need to floss more…except I’ve shared that on Facebook!) Hmm. I have a super-smart 8-year-old daughter (who is sitting next to me right now, telling me what I should write.) That’s pretty much all there is to me.

Q2):  How and when did you start writing?

Meljean: I began writing with a pencil in first grade. Ah, but you didn’t mean that, did you? Alas, I can’t remember exactly. I’ve always told little stories, but didn’t begin seriously writing until I was in my twenties. Before that, it was always something that I loved to do and I had fantasies of being an author, but I never considered making it a reality until I was working and realized that entering accounts payable and calculating payroll the rest of my life would pretty much be a living death. So I began alt-tabbing and writing at work, hoping to eventually make something of it. Luckily, I did.

Q3):  Since you were raised surrounded by wilderness, do you still enjoy it now, or would you much rather be surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city? 

Meljean: I like both. I prefer living in the city, because for daily life everything is so convenient. But I also love getting away from everything, and when I’m old and wrinkled I intend to buy a cabin out in the woods and live like a bear. Er…a bear with a cabin, that is.

Q4):  What are some of your hobbies or things that you enjoy doing when you’re not writing or taking care of other author business?

Meljean: I don’t have any time when I’m not writing or doing other writing business. Sometimes I’ll slip in a movie while I’m cleaning the house or doing busy work (like entering expenses or mailing out books) but aside from that, it’s all writing, all the time.

Q5):  What are 3 things that never fail to make you smile?

Meljean: Stupid puns, the Animaniacs, and finishing a daily word count.

Q6):  If you could have a group of readers and any of your characters in a room, what would you want to ask them, and how do you think they would answer?

Meljean: I’d ask them which of my books is their favorites. I’m sure my characters would choose their own books. I have no idea what readers would say – every one I’ve spoken to has different likes and dislikes.

Q7):  What’s a typical writing day like for you?

Meljean: I get up. I check e-mails, then write. I get my girl up and get her to school, I come back and write until I pick her up from school. Then I go home and write. Sometime in the evening I usually make dinner. Then I go back and write until I’m ready for bed.

Q8):  We know that this is a tough question, but who are a couple of your favorite authors and what are a few titles in your TBR pile right now?

Meljean: China Mieville, Peter S. Beagle, and Anne Bishop. On the TBR pile is every book that I’ve wanted to read and has been published in the past year, because I haven’t been reading much at all. Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, J.D. Robb, Meredith Duran, Loretta Chase…the list goes on and on.

Q9):  If you were to write an auto-biography, what would you call it?

Meljean: The Not-so-Incredible Tales of a Dork Who Types Like a Monkey

Book Monster Reviews/LITERAL ADDICTION:  O.K, now let’s  find out some more about your awesome series…

Q10):  Did you have to do research into anything specific to be able to properly write the GUARDIAN books?

Meljean: Yes. I didn’t really have to research the mythology or anything having to do with the worldbuilding, but for every book I have to research locations, occupations, and different aspects of each character to make them feel more ‘real’.

Q11):  How are you feeling about Michael’s book being the last of the GUARDIAN series?

Meljean: I feel good about it. This is the story arc that I had planned for the Guardian series, so I’m thrilled that I’m going to be able to finish it as anticipated. I will be sorry to see it end, but at the same time, I –want- to end it here – not drag on the story and the characters forever and ever, without bringing anything new to the series.

Q12):  What can we look forward to as the GUARDIAN series wraps up?

Meljean:  Huge, epic battles in Hell. And giant spiders.

Q13):  What were some of the challenges in bringing THE IRON SEAS series to life?

Meljean: The biggest challenge was creating an alternate history for the entire world, and one that spanned several centuries – and making certain that alternate history worked on a large scale and a small, local scale.

Q14):  How many books do you have planned for THE IRON SEAS series?

Meljean: Right now, I have contracts for five – so after Heart of Steel, there will be at least three more. Whether more come after that will depend on reader reaction and interest.

Q15):  What can we look forward to as the series progresses beyond “Heart of Steel”?

Meljean: I intend to move around the world. It would be silly for me to create this huge alternate history that encompasses every continent and then not visit those spots. So I want to explore this world and tell stories from each part of it.

Q16):  With Fantasy being such a popular genre these days, what fascinates you most about it?

Meljean: Fantasy? I think that I like fantasy mostly because it reveals the vast richness of the human imagination. But I think that’s the reason I like every genre.

Q17):  Did you set out on your own into the Steampunk genre, or was it something that the Publisher suggested to you?

Meljean: I’ve wanted to do it for several years, and when the Guardian series began to wind down, my editor asked me if there was another series I’d like to do. So I immediately said, “OMG, steampunk!” and luckily, she liked the idea.

Q18):  You’ve written a wide array of character types, and very well we might add.  Do you have a personal favorite “Supe Group” as we call them?  Why?

Meljean: My heroines. Don’t get me wrong, I love the heroes, but I’m a very heroine-oriented writer (and reader), and so my books are always as much the heroine’s story as it is her romance.  

Q19):  Is there a question that you have always wanted to be asked in an interview but have never been asked?  How would you answer that question?

Meljean: Oh, man. In six years of interviews, I’m hard pressed to think of something that hasn’t been asked. Hmmm… Maybe: Peanut butter and jelly, or peanut butter and banana?

I’m a peanut butter and banana girl.

Q20):  Is there anything specific you would like to say to your readers while we have you here today?

Meljean: Just that I appreciate you all so much! I write the sort of books that I love to read, and it really blows me away that anyone else enjoys reading them to – I’m so grateful for that!

Book Monster Reviews/LITERAL ADDICTION:  Meljean, thank you so much for being with us today!  We’re very happy to help you get the word out about “Heart of Steel” and the rest of your work, and we would LOVE to have you back for the release of Michael’s book in 2012 if you’re interested!!  J 

Meljean:  That would be awesome, thank you!

If you'd like to learn more about Meljean or keep up with her latest news, you can check out her Website, or visit her Facebook, Twitter or Goodreads pages.

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CONTEST:

Meljean is graciously offering up two books from her backlist per site (winners choice of book, one winner per book), to two winners on Book Monster and two winners on LITERAL ADDICTION (over on their site).

 To Enter: Make sure you are a member of the Book Monster Blog (by clicking on the “JOIN THIS SITE” button at the top left hand corner of blog page), and then post a comment on the interview and make sure you leave a valid email address. Any comments without an email address will NOT be entered into drawing.

Don't forget to drop by the LITERAL ADDICTION website (http://www.literaladdiction.com/) and follow the directions and links to enter their contest for an extra chance to win!!!

GOOD LUCK!!

Q&A Interview and Giveaway with Jaime Rush

Hello Book Monsters and Literal Addicts! Book Monster Reviews and LITERAL ADDICTION are very pleased to welcome author Jaime Rush to our sites today.

Jaime Rush is the author of the incredible OFFSPRING series.  If you have not yet read them, we hope you do after this interview.  Every story is an action packed rollercoaster ride full of action, suspense, surprises and of course, hot and steamy sex.  J

Jaime wrote an awesome bio about herself so we figured we'd let Jaime tell you all about herself.  Take it away Jaime…..

 So you want to know a little more about me? I am the daughter of an exiled king, living a life of both luxury and danger. While ensconced in our palace in our adopted land of Romania, we must be ever-vigilant of the dark forces that expunged us from the beautiful and sacred land that was once called Eden.

You can tell I write fiction, right? I wish I could say that I was an airline pilot or a former spy or something exciting, but my life has been pretty ordinary. My mom likes to assure people that I had a nice, happy, stable childhood in her defense of the fact that I kill people for a living. On paper, of course. I was always drawn to the strange and unexplained, and to the dark side of human nature. I devoured Alfred Hitchcock anthologies, as well as the movies. Loved watching Unsolved Mysteries and true crime television. My sometimes warped sense of humor probably came from all those MAD magazines that were always around the house. Don't even get me started on my Alfred E. Neuman nightmares.

So, yes, I am fascinated by what makes people do evil things, but mostly what I love about what I write is that good triumphs in the end. The bad guy gets his just punishment. We don't always get that in real life. But I believe in the strength and beauty of our souls and that we can at least triumph over our own demons--our pasts, our nemesises, the hurts we've sustained along the way. The people in my books have the baggage and hurts and insecurities we all do. Then I throw them into a really bad situation, test their hearts and souls, and in the end, they find not only love for someone else, but for themselves, too. If they can do it, so can you, and you don't even need to have people trying to kill you to achieve it.

I've lived in southwest Florida my whole life. I have a wonderful family, fabulous friends, and consider myself blessed beyond reason. I swim, work out, meditate, read, and spend time with the aforementioned friends and family. I try to find joy in the little things in life and to find the lessons in the hard times. Life is truly what we make it, and I choose to make mine fantastic.

I actually do have another identity. I have written eighteen books, mostly paranormal romantic suspense, under the name Tina Wainscott. Check out my website at www.tinawainscott.com. Unfortunately those books are out of print right now, but some of them are available new and even signed. If you're interested, use the contact form. I'm working on getting them into e-book format. If you like the Jaime books, I think you'll like most of my earlier books, too.

What inspired me to write the Offspring series? I love television shows like The X-Files, Lost, Highlander, and Roswell. Ah, the romance, the action, the group dynamics, and those delicious paranormal elements! So I created a series that rolls all of what I miss into one package.

I became fascinated when I read about the classified experiments the government undertook that explored using psychic abilities. Even though it's been declassified, much of what the various agencies did has been kept secret. I thought, "Wow, this stuff is real!" Then, of course, my devious literary mind started spinning. What if the subjects of those programs were given something that altered their DNA and enhanced their abilities? What if their offspring inherited it? And what if…? Well, you get the idea.

I came up with a group of people who must come together out of necessity, who bond, grow, encounter terrifying danger, and fall in love. Each book features a different couple, but we get to see all of the Offspring, because they're working with (and sometimes against) each other.

The OFFSPRING series currently consists of 5 books, Book 1-  "A Perfect Darkness", Book 2 - "Out of the Darkness", Book 3 - "Touching Darkness", Book 4 - "Burning Darkness" and Book 5 "Beyond the Darkness" which was just released today.  If you are not yet familiar with the OFFSPRING series, we have included a synopsis of each of the five books so you can see for yourself, just how awesome each book is.

        They live ordinary lives, but they are extraordinary. They are the Offspring, children of a mysterious experiment gone awry—and they are in terrible danger.

"A Perfect Darkness" - Book 1

A sexy stranger wakes Amy Shane in the dead of night with an urgent warning. He barely has time to whisper a few words before three men burst in and drag him away. But what Lucas Vanderwyck reveals shatters Amy’s safe little world forever.

Lucas and Amy share a connection beyond reality and a psychic gift—a gift that could get them killed. And as they share night after night of passion, as a shadowy government conspiracy tracks their every move, they will fight to save each other. To find Lucas, and the truth, she must use the psychic ability she abhors, strike up dangerous alliances, and risk not only her heart, but her very life.

"Out of the Darkness" - Book 2

Rand Brandenburg can see the future, yet thus far all he has done with his unique ability is become a skillful gambler. But according to the Offspring, his power has made him a target and could get him killed. So the loner used to living on the edge is now hiding out with others just like him, including Zoe Stoker, a mysterious redhead who has his heart soaring.

But that's not the only thing Zoe's got flying. All her life, whenever she felt anything too intensely, objects would start moving. She's never been able to control her power, so instead she's shut down her emotions. Now, as a powerful enemy approaches, she's losing control of her heart. But letting love lead her out of the darkness might save her life . . .

"Touching Darkness" - Book 3

Nicholas Braden has an uncanny psychic talent for finding things—which is why he's been recruited for a covert government program designed to hunt down terrorists. While his work for a shady controller named Darkwell is leading him down some very questionable alleyways, it's also bringing him closer to Olivia, Darkwell's stunning young assistant. A "good girl" with a wild, secret side, Olivia tempts Nicholas in ways he never believed possible—and in his business, a loss of control could prove fatal.

But there is something not right about the operation. And as Nicholas and Olivia's passion reaches a white-hot intensity, chilling reversals of good and evil, of right and wrong, suddenly threaten their very survival.

"Burning Darkness" - Book 4

A government-trained assassin, Fonda Raine has her sights locked on her latest target: Eric Aruda, one of the rogue Offspring—a pyrokenetic who can create fires with just a thought. But Fonda has awesome powers of her own—and her ability to astral project and be in two places at one time enables her to put herself exactly where she wants to be . . . in Eric's bed.

Eric is stunned and pleased by the inexplicable appearance of the mysterious enchantress, unaware that Fonda plans to seduce him, throw him off his guard, and then eliminate him. But the game changes radically with the arrival of an assassin from hell with orders to destroy them both. And suddenly Fonda and Eric have only two choices: to join forces or go down in flames.

"Beyond the Darkness" - Book 5 (released today)

    Cheveyo:  a name that stirs Petra like no other, reviving deep feelings of pleasure ..  and pain.  Despite her rare psychic gifts, the beautiful half-human Offspring doesn’t know why the magnificent shape shifter walked out of her life when the bond they shared was powerful . . . and intensely passionate.

But Cheveyo is not gone.  From the shadows, he watches over his beloved, determined that the malevolent enemies he hunts with fang and claw will not invade her world. But now, suddenly, the stakes are getting higher—as an insidious evil plots the destruction of Petra’s race.  Cheveyo can remain hidden no longer from the lover who completes him but could destroy him . . . if his own inner darkness doesn’t destroy her first.

Now that we've totally teased you and have you adding this awesome series to your TBR list, let's get to the interview so we can find out more about the amazing woman behind the books….

Book Monster Reviews/LITERAL ADDICTION:  Hi Jaime!  Happy release day!!!  Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to stop by and celebrate the release of "Beyond the Darkness" with us today!   We’re so happy to have you with us!

Jaime: Thanks so much for having me, Carla and Michelle! You both have awesome review sites!

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

Q1):   Can you tell us 3 things about yourself that we can't find out on the internet, in your bio, etc?

Jaime:  I was given the key to the city of Naples. It’s hanging on my wall in my office. Naples is my hometown, so it was a wonderful honor.  I have two favorite colors: teal and purple. I have one cappuccino every day. Caffeine has little effect me on, which is good (no jitters) and bad (when I need a boost!)

2)  What are some of your hobbies, or things that you each enjoy when you’re not writing or taking care of other author business?

Jaime:   Hm, when am I not taking care of authorly stuff, LOL? It’s pretty sad when I can’t think of a hobby or non-writing interest. I love swimming, though I find it a great way to brainstorm plot or scene ideas. I value time with my family and friends. I love going out on the boat and our Sea Doos.

3)  Do you have any interesting writing quirks, or things that you must have with you to begin the writing process?

Jaime: My office is my “space.” I have a collection of Todd Warner bells and bird sculptures, a bunch of trinkets I’ve collected over the years that make me smile (like a little chicken floating on an inner tube and Woody from Toy Story). I like to meditate before I start my day, because my mind will jump onto the treadmill first thing. I mean, I’m not even out of bed yet, and it’s “Gotta call … gotta do … gotta write …” So I need that quiet space before I start my day.

4)  What are the best parts of writing for you?  What are the hardest parts?

 Jaime:   I love the creation process, when the idea is just coming together. It’s like a puzzle, having all of these beautiful pieces and trying to make them fit. Of course, sometimes they don’t, and it’s a bit of a brainfuzzle, but it feels good to work it out. I enjoy the writing process, too, as long as it’s going well, LOL.

The hardest part is the last two times I edit. I go through three rounds of edits before I turn it into my editor, and then I’ve got another one after I do revisions. Then copyedits, then galley pages. By then I've read the story multiple times. However, I do love when I continue to laugh or be affected by the same scene no matter many times I've read it.

5)  What are 3 things that never fail to make you smile and 3 things that never fail to piss you off?

Jaime:   

Smiley things:

Watching my kitty sleep, especially when she’s upside with her paws up in the air.

When I’m totally connected to a scene/book and especially a delicious hero.

A beautiful day when I can open the doors, especially when I can work outside.

Pissy things:

When the computer acts up.

Multiple interruptions when I’m writing.

Formatting issues while converting my backlist to e-books, mostly invisible format codes.

6)  What are some of the books you have in your TBR pile right now?

Jaime:   

Ilona Andrews’ Fate’s Edge

Heather Graham’s Ghost Moon

7)  If you could spend the day with any one of the OFFSPRING, who would it be, and what would you want to do?

Jaime:   Cheveyo, because he has a spiritual, deep side I enjoyed getting to know. I’d love to take a long Harley ride in the desert with him, but not for as long as poor Petra had to!

8)  If you could have one super power, which would you want it to be and why that one?

Jaime:   I’d love to be able to teletransport to someplace else, without having to worry about driving, flying, or packing. Paris for the weekend, anyone? It would be great, too, to go to some poor village and help out and then zip back home for the night.

         Book Monster Reviews/LITERAL ADDICTION:  Now we'd like to ask you more about your books and series:

9)  For readers who have not yet experienced how amazing the OFFSPRING series is, can you please give us a brief synopsis of the series?

Jaime:   A group of twenty-somethings live ordinary lives but possess extraordinary psychic abilities. They are the Offspring of parents involved in a mysterious experiment gone awry. Sexy…dangerous…outcasts… They are being hunted by the government and others like them. Together they must find the truth and fight an enemy out to destroy them.

10)  Can you give us any juicy tidbits of what we can expect in the newest book "Beyond the Darkness?

Jaime:   This is the long-awaited story that brings Petra and Cheveyo together. They have met briefly in the second book and had instant chemistry. There’s been this mystery about why he can’t be with her or even around the other Offspring, one of whom is his half-brother. I didn’t even know why!

Having said that, readers don’t need to know the history of either their relationship or the Offspring, as this book mostly stands alone plot-wise.

11)  While reading this series, and especially after reading "Beyond the Darkness", we learn more about Pope and have grown to love him.  Do you plan to write Pope's story?

Jaime:   Pope was another of those wonderful mystery characters. He appeared in book one, A Perfect Darkness, and I didn’t know if he was a good guy or bad guy. Then we (and I) found out how he really fit into the scheme of things in book four, A Burning Darkness. But he really grew on me in this book. I’ve got a book in my mind featuring him. It won’t be for another couple of books, but I’m looking forward to exploring his mixture of emotional naivety and his deadly otherworldliness.

12)  Will there be more books in the OFFSPRING series or maybe a spinoff series?

Jaime:   The sixth book, Darkness Becomes Her, is already scheduled for June 2012. And what an awesome cover they’ve given it! I can’t wait to share it. We find out that there really is a Darkness. I’ve got three more books sort of planned out that take the series into a new direction, and back out West.

13)  Do you have any other projects in the works that you can share with us?

Jaime:   I’ve been bringing out my backlist as e-books, and it’s been fun to see my earlier books (written as Tina Wainscott) get life again. These are romantic suspense with a touch of paranormal. Although as you could tell from my earlier answer, it’s not always easy.

I’m also working on a whole new series that I’m very excited about. It definitely goes in a more paranormal direction but doesn’t feature werewolves or vampires. I let my imagination go crazy and am having a ton of fun creating a world. But as I haven’t sold it yet, that’s all I will say for now. I'll definitely let you know when I have some news!

14)  What question have you always wanted to be asked in an interview, but have never been asked?  How would you answer?

Jaime:   You’ve asked some great questions, Carla and Michelle, and I can’t think of anything to add.

15)  Is there anything specific you would like to say to your readers while we have you here today?

Jaime:   I am so grateful for my readers and fans! Thank you for your emails, for posting reviews, and talking up my books! A special thanks to my street teamers, my Rushkies! (Please email me through my website if you’d like to join the team: http://www.jaimerush.com/index.php?id=3 )

Book Monster Reviews/LITERAL ADDICTION:  Thank you again Jaime for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with us.  We would love to have you back again in the future to help you promote your new releases.

If you would like to find out more about Jaime, you can visit her at any of the sites below.

Website:    http://www.jaimerush.com/

Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/jaimerushauthor

Twitter:    https://twitter.com/#!/Jaimerush

Goodreads:   http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2168689.Jaime_Rush

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CONTEST:  Jaime is giving away a copy of "A Perfect Darkness" the first book in the OFFSPRING series to one winner from Book Monster and one winner from LITERAL ADDICTION (over on their site).         

To Enter: Make sure you are a member of the Book Monster Blog (by clicking on the “JOIN THIS SITE” button at the top left hand corner of blog page), and then post a comment on the interview and make sure you leave a valid email address. Any comments without an email address will NOT be entered into drawing.

Don't forget to drop by the LITERAL ADDICTION website (http://www.literaladdiction.com/) and follow the directions and links to enter their contest for an extra chance to win!!!