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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Interview + Giveaway with Brooklyn Ann

1.) Tell us 5 things about yourself that readers may not about you. 

1. I love to swim, but I hate to get wet.
2. I’m a semi-professional dart player.
3. I sing karaoke.
4. I had a baby on 9-11-01. He’ll be 12 this year. ☺
5. I’m ambidextrous.

2. What does a typical writing day look for you? 

I throw on my robe and slippers, light a cigarette, fire up my laptop, sip my Red Bull, and ask my characters, what’s up? Sometimes they’ll tell me readily, other times I have to drag it out of them. Usually a cat climbs on my lap and interrupts me.

I alternate between bouts of furious writing and pacing around the house trying to find the right words. Sometimes I put on my headphones and listen to music to lure the muse.

3. Tell us a little bit about "Bite Me Your Grace" and why readers should check it out. 

Like any debutante in regency London, Angelica Winthrop is expected to make a good marriage. However, the debutante has other plans. She wants be a gothic novelist like her idol, Mary Shelley. To accomplish this, Angelica will ruin her reputation and render herself unmarriageable so she may use her dowry to support her writing career.

Ian Ashton, Duke of Burnrath and vampire Lord of London, is looking to repair damage done to his reputation due to the publication of John Polidori’s The Vampyre. When Angelica breaks into the duke’s mansion seeking inspiration for her next ghost story, Ian discovers her and, mistaking her for a thief, bites her. Gossip spreads about the incident, and her reputation is slaughtered. Angelica is elated. 

When Ian hears Angelica is ruined because of him, he devises a way to save her reputation, as well as his own. He will marry her. To his surprise, she is less than amenable to his proposal.

This book was a lot of fun. I wrote it during a tragic period in my life and found light-hearted distraction and entertainment in Angelica’s antics. I hope for readers to find similar cheer and escape in the story.

4. What inspired you to write "Bite Me Your Grace"? 

My mother had passed away and after a few months of soul-crushing grief, I started writing again. I wanted a complete departure from my other darker works. I wanted a mischievous, naïve heroine with a fresh, untainted outlook on life with room to grow. I wanted to play in a world completely different from my own… which is why I decided to write a Regency.

After finishing the novel, I realized that I’d also made the character of Angelica’s mother the antithesis of my own. My mom was awesome and supportive of my hopes and dreams.

5. Did you have to do any kind of research for your book? 

Tons! Ironically, it was research that started the book. I’d wondered when vampire fiction started in the history of literature. When I discovered that it began in the Regency era, I was struck by the idea for the novel. After that, I spent hours researching everything from 19th Century toilets to the coronation of the king.

6. What was the easiest and hardest scene to write in "Bite Me Your Grace", without giving too much away? 

The hardest scene to write was definitely when Ian and Angelica were torn apart by a tragic misunderstanding. Sad parts are never easy for me. I even have a hard time reading them.

The easiest was the part when Angelica breaks into Ian’s house, before she discovers he’s a vampire. The consequences of her reckless action came naturally and were a lot of fun.

7. Fun Question: If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? 

It’s a tie between Cornwall and New Orleans. I’d been researching Cornwall for book 2 and fell in love with its sea swept beauty, ancient castles, and lush green hills and forests. And I’ve been in love with New Orleans since my first Anne Rice novel. In fact, the heroine in book 2 hails from that enchanting city.

8. Fun Question: Describe yourself in 3 words. 

Eccentric. Nerdy. Chatterbox.

9. What is up next for Brooklyn Ann? 

More romance, of course! I’m currently working on Book 3, but I can’t say much about it now, so here’s a brief description of Book 2, ONE BITE PER NIGHT which will release in November:

When Vincent Tremayne, Earl of Deveril and Lord Vampire of Cornwall becomes guardian to Lydia Price, he vows to get her off his hands as soon as possible. But once Lydia sets eyes on the enigmatic earl, she is determined to win his heart…for eternity. 

10. Do you have anything specific to say to your readers? 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my stories. Without you there would be little reason or motivation to write. I live to hear you ask, “What happens next?” ::HUGS::
Bite Me, Your Grace
(Bite Me, Your Grace #1)
Publishing Date:
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Historical Romance

Description:
England's "vampire craze" causes much vexation for the Lord Vampire of London, Ian Ashton. To save his reputation, Ian enlists aspiring authoress Angelica Winthrop without realizing she has hidden plans of her own. 
Angelica Winthrop's life goal is to ruin her reputation, avoid marriage, and become a gothic authoress like her idol, Mary Shelley. To find inspiration for her new story, she breaks into the home of Ian Ashton, Duke of Burnrath, not knowing she will be coming up against the Lord Vampire of London. Romance sparks and reputations are at stake. But who knows the real difference between fact and fiction?
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Brooklyn Ann 
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21 comments:

Definitely adding this to my TBR! I love vampire romance and historical fiction, so combining them is a treat!

lindalou said...

I, too, love vamps AND historical romances. This book sounds like a winner and I'm going to read it. Thanks for the contest!

Annwitch said...

This is the perfect blend of my favorite genres. How can you go wrong with a Historical / Paranormal romance? The answer is that you can't!

kathy p said...

Love the sound of this book...added to my huge TBR list....

Thanks so much to the Book Loving' Mamas for having me! This was a lot of fun!

And thanks for the kind words everyone!

This sounds amazing! Adding it to my asap list :)

Judy said...

I don't normally like Historicals, all that blathering on about clothes and parties. Blech! But this sounds fun and interesting and completely different. I will add this to my Want To Read List. :)

Unknown said...

Othis sounds great!! Thank you for sharing yourself and your work with us :)

Charitysbookaddiction (at) hotmail (dot) com

Unknown said...

I loooooove pnr historicals. Unfortunately they're harder to find than a cat running the Iditarod. I'm excited about this series.

Barbara E. said...

Since I love paranormal and historical romance, a story that combines the two is perfect! I'm looking forward to reading Bite Me Your Grace, it sounds fantastic.

Unknown said...

My daughter was due on 9/11/01, but she was born on 8/31/01. I thank God because my husband was in NYC that day on 9/11 and I don't think I could have dealt with that.

Di said...

Oh Boy! I love historical romance and am intrigued with paranormal so this is perfect!
sallans d at yahoo dot com

laurie said...

Love the sound of this book...added to my huge TBR list....

This one is on my wishlist!! Can't wait to read it, it sounds awesome.
No way, do you have a 12 yr old! You look waaaay to young.

mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

Thanks for all the love, everyone!

Carol L. said...

Hi Brooklyn, I absolutely Love the Title. :) It sounds like such a unique storyline. It's already on my TRL.Thanks so much for the chance to win. I love finding new series that I can read.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

Joanne said...

Congrats on the new release. Bite Me Your Grace sounds fantastic. Can't wait to read it to see more of Ian and Angelica. Love the cover. The pink gown just pops. Did you have any input with it? Thanks for the great interview and giveaway.

e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

jmcgaugh said...

I love the blend of Regency England and the paranormal.

kmannrn said...

I look forward to reading your book. I love the Regency period.

Sounds like a wonderful and interesting romance. I really love the cover. Thanks for having the giveaway.

ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

Kamla L. said...

Congrats on the new release. It is wonderful that you were able to channel your grief into such a positive and constructive manner. Bite Me, Your Grace sounds like a fun read. I love both PNR and Historical romances so this would be a great double dose for me. Thanks for sharing with us and for the giveaway.

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