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Showing posts with label The Company of Angels Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Company of Angels Series. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Author Interview: Stephanie Chong
Please give a warm welcome to the fabulous Author, Stephanie Chong.
If you've never heard of her and her books, The Company of Angels: Book 1- Where Demons Fear to Tread and Book 2-The Demoness of Waking Dreams, you're about to find out a little about her and her amazing books.
She took time out of her busy schedule to answer some interview questions. Her newest release, "The Demoness of Waking Dreams" is out today, so make sure you buy yourself a copy or at least add it to your TBR list. =) You definitely do not want to miss out on an amazing book.
1. How did you come up with the The Company of Angel Series?
The original idea for the series came mostly from my yoga practice. I took a yoga workshop back in 2008, where the teacher talked about the movement of the arms like wings. Serena, the heroine of Where Demons Fear to Tread (Book I) is a yoga teacher/Guardian angel.
However, each book has a different heroine and hero. Each book tells a different love story. What unites the books is the central idea of angels working together in a “Company.”
2. What does a typical writing day look for you? (any traditions...do you listen to music? etc.)
A typical writing day starts off with freewriting in the morning. I don’t listen to music – I think best when it’s quiet. Sometimes my most inspired writing happens late at night, when my mental filter is completely turned off.
3. What was the hardest scene to write in "Where Demons Fear to Tread?"
The first scene. I rewrote the opening many times – there are endless versions of it.
4. Fun question: What are Serena and Julian up to nowadays? (I secretly have a crush on Julian) =)
Working with the Company of Angels and living out their Happily Ever After! They both make an appearance in The Demoness of Waking Dreams. And Julian would be flattered to hear about your crush. ;)
5. How many books are planned for "The Company of Angels"?
The “Company of Angels” series is planned as a trilogy. Keep your eyes out for Book III in 2013!
6. When you're not writing, what are your hobbies?
Both my husband and I are crazy about our pug, Dexter. I mean *crazy*. I never thought I would become one of those over-the-top pet owners. But when we got Dexter, he changed our lives. He’s two years old now, and brings us a lot of joy.
I should probably change my bio to this: “When she’s not writing, Stephanie enjoys yoga, traveling and outdoor adventures pug care.” Before the pug, “outdoor adventures” meant skiing, snorkeling and learning to surf. These days, I’ve traded in skiing and snorkeling for trips to the dog beach and dog-friendly hiking. Oh, and nowadays the pug is the one who’s learning to surf.
I told you we’re crazy.
7. Who are some of your favorite authors?
I have really diverse tastes. Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Suzanne Collins. Kerrelyn Sparks. Maggie Shayne. Michael Ondaatje. Those are just a few – I could go on forever!
8. Can you tell us a little bit about your next book "The Demoness of Waking Dreams"?
It’s the story of Luciana, who is a character from book I. Luciana is a Rogue demoness who has returned to her home city of Venice, to carry out her annual hunt for a human sacrifice to the devil. Guardian angel Brandon Clarkson is sent to track her down. An ex-cop with a tough-guy exterior, Brandon is highly intelligent and an expert at his job: safeguarding humankind. When they meet, an illicit passion ignites that threatens to destroy them both.
Readers don’t have to read the books in order – each one stands alone, although some of the characters cross over.
Fun Questions:
- Coffee or Tea – Right now, tea.
- Sunrise or Sunset – Sunset. I’m a night owl.
- Cats or Dogs – Dogs!
- If you could travel to anywhere in the world for one day, where would you go and what would you do? – This is such a boring answer: I’ve traveled a lot, but right now I’m happiest at home, spending time with my husband and the pug.
Thank you again, Stephanie for letting me interview you for Book Lovin' Mamas. =)
Looking forward to Book 3 in 2013.
Check out my Review of The Demoness of Waking Dreams below this blog post. You definitely do not want to miss out on The Company of Angels.
I will always have a crush on Julian from "Where Demons Fear to Thread"no matter what. So jealous that Serena gets to be with him. *sigh*
Stephanie Chong
Stephanie worked as a lawyer at a top-tier Canadian firm and completed five university degrees before landing her dream job: romance novelist. Her degrees include a J.D. and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, and a Master’s in Creative Writing from Oxford University.
When she’s not writing, Stephanie enjoys yoga, traveling and outdoor adventures. She lives in Vancouver with her husband and their pug, Dexter.
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Review: "The Demoness of Waking Dreams" by Stephanie Chong
The Demoness
of Waking Dreams
(The Company of Angels #2)
by: Stephanie Chong
Publishing Date: 8/28/12
Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Netgalley
Description:
Even ANGELS can be tough... Ex-cop Brandan Clarkson is an angel with an edge. His tough exterior is the perfect camouflage for his job-hunting down the most dangerous criminals on earth. Brendan's a self-reliant and demanding lone wolf, constantly on the brink of clashing with his superiors at the Company of Angels.
Brandan is the perfect angel to track and capture demoness Luciana Rossetti. Luciana's cool, green-eyed beauty masks her true nature: inside, she's a dangerous and malevolent killer. Yet, she sees what most people don't-that beneath the layers of Brandan's rugged shell beats the heart of a passionate lover.
They are perfectly matched. Yin and yang. Angel and demon. Man and woman. But only one of them can win the battle of wills, of strength and of desire.
Brandan is the perfect angel to track and capture demoness Luciana Rossetti. Luciana's cool, green-eyed beauty masks her true nature: inside, she's a dangerous and malevolent killer. Yet, she sees what most people don't-that beneath the layers of Brandan's rugged shell beats the heart of a passionate lover.
They are perfectly matched. Yin and yang. Angel and demon. Man and woman. But only one of them can win the battle of wills, of strength and of desire.
My Review:
I have been waiting forever for this book. Well...not forever, but it felt like that. I absolutely love "The Company of Angels" books by Stephanie Chong. I fell in love with the characters in the first book in "Where Demons Fear to Tread" last year. I just knew I would love this one too.
I remember, the female character, Luciana in the first book and I was excited to read more about her in this book. (I really did not like her in the first book...but she grew on me in this book)
Luciana has fled to Venice, Italy to do her duty of giving the devil his yearly duty. Once in Venice, she tracks down her sacrifice, but ends up running into one of the Company of Angels.
She ends up not making the sacrifice in time thanks to the Angel. In the mean time, she has to find away to make it up to her big boss...but the Angel of course is not making it easy for her.
She even has her past lover...threatening her...so it is not going to be easy for Luciana to make her boss happy again.
Brandon, the angel that interferes with Luciana's plan is trying to capture Luciana for the Company of Angels. She is his assignment...but of course, he finds Luciana to be misunderstood. He feels she could change and he is finding her very irresistible.
Of course...in "The Demoness of Waking Dreams", other characters are brought back from the first book...that I really was excited to read about. Corbin (who was such a jerk in the first book), Julian (who I have a HUGE crush on..yes I know he is fictional...but he stole my heart), and several others that I do not what to name. I'll give away too much.
New characters are introduced as well...who I hope come back in the third book.
My thoughts on The Demoness of Waking Dreams...I loved every minute of it and had a hard time putting down my Kindle. I would read while doing other things. (laundry, etc.) I'm a multi-tasker...I can read as well as take care of things around me. At least I tried to. =)
I loved the storyline for Luciana and Brandon. Luciana has her own story and so does Brandon. Both of their stories broke my heart. I could not believe what actually happened to Brandon at the end. I would be upset as well.
Oh let me not forget that Julian ends up in the story...and of course I find out more about him and what happened between him and Luciana. =)
Luciana and Brandon were perfect for each other. Luciana helped Brandon out with his problems and Brandon helped Luciana. =)
I could go on and on, how much I loved this book...but of course I do not want to spoil this book for anyone.
The ending, I was definitely not expecting. I'm a little interested on what is going to happen in the third book now.
I recommend this book to paranormal romance readers, angel and demon addicts (like myself) and fans of Stephanie Chong. You definitely will be amazed on what happens in this book.
If you read the first book, you will enjoy to read about the previous characters, like I did. =)
My dream is to do a character interview with Julian in the future. *sigh* He definitely is a FAVE of mine.
Let me not to forget to mention that Stephanie Chong has a fan for life.
Countdown to Book 3 is now on. =)
I have been waiting forever for this book. Well...not forever, but it felt like that. I absolutely love "The Company of Angels" books by Stephanie Chong. I fell in love with the characters in the first book in "Where Demons Fear to Tread" last year. I just knew I would love this one too.
I remember, the female character, Luciana in the first book and I was excited to read more about her in this book. (I really did not like her in the first book...but she grew on me in this book)
Luciana has fled to Venice, Italy to do her duty of giving the devil his yearly duty. Once in Venice, she tracks down her sacrifice, but ends up running into one of the Company of Angels.
She ends up not making the sacrifice in time thanks to the Angel. In the mean time, she has to find away to make it up to her big boss...but the Angel of course is not making it easy for her.
She even has her past lover...threatening her...so it is not going to be easy for Luciana to make her boss happy again.
Brandon, the angel that interferes with Luciana's plan is trying to capture Luciana for the Company of Angels. She is his assignment...but of course, he finds Luciana to be misunderstood. He feels she could change and he is finding her very irresistible.
Of course...in "The Demoness of Waking Dreams", other characters are brought back from the first book...that I really was excited to read about. Corbin (who was such a jerk in the first book), Julian (who I have a HUGE crush on..yes I know he is fictional...but he stole my heart), and several others that I do not what to name. I'll give away too much.
New characters are introduced as well...who I hope come back in the third book.
My thoughts on The Demoness of Waking Dreams...I loved every minute of it and had a hard time putting down my Kindle. I would read while doing other things. (laundry, etc.) I'm a multi-tasker...I can read as well as take care of things around me. At least I tried to. =)
I loved the storyline for Luciana and Brandon. Luciana has her own story and so does Brandon. Both of their stories broke my heart. I could not believe what actually happened to Brandon at the end. I would be upset as well.
Oh let me not forget that Julian ends up in the story...and of course I find out more about him and what happened between him and Luciana. =)
Luciana and Brandon were perfect for each other. Luciana helped Brandon out with his problems and Brandon helped Luciana. =)
I could go on and on, how much I loved this book...but of course I do not want to spoil this book for anyone.
The ending, I was definitely not expecting. I'm a little interested on what is going to happen in the third book now.
I recommend this book to paranormal romance readers, angel and demon addicts (like myself) and fans of Stephanie Chong. You definitely will be amazed on what happens in this book.
If you read the first book, you will enjoy to read about the previous characters, like I did. =)
My dream is to do a character interview with Julian in the future. *sigh* He definitely is a FAVE of mine.
Let me not to forget to mention that Stephanie Chong has a fan for life.
Countdown to Book 3 is now on. =)
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Cover Reveal - "The Demoness of Waking Dreams" by Stephanie Chong
Another Cover Reveal that I wanted to share with you all. =)
The minute I picked up the first book to the Company Angels, I had a hard time putting it down. I loved the characters and I loved the storyline. I've been waiting to see the cover of the 2nd book for awhile now and this definitely made my dreary Thursday day so much better (it's raining where I'm at...Boo).
I love the covers to this Series!!
If you haven't read the first book "Where Demons Fear to Thread", you need too. =)
What do you think of this cover?
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Review - "Where Demons Fear to Tread" by Stephanie Chong
Where Demons Fear to Tread
(The Company of Angels #1)
by: Stephanie Chong
Publishing Date: 8/23/11
Publisher: Mira
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Library Book
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
Fledging guardian angel and yoga teacher Serena St. Clair dares enter Devil's Paradise nightclub on a mission—to retrieve the wayward Hollywood "It Boy" she's assigned to protect. But she's ambushed by the club's owner, arch demon Julian Ascher. The most powerful demonic entity in Los Angeles, Julian is handsome as sin, a master of temptation who loves nothing more than corrupting pleasure–seeking humans. He won't release the lost soul Serena is supposed to guard. Unless she accepts his dangerous wager… After the disastrous way his human life ended, Julian vowed that no woman would get the better of him again. Yet this sexy–sweet angel, smelling of fresh ocean air and happiness, triggers centuries–old feelings. Now, their high–stakes game of seduction, where angels fall from grace and where demons fear to tread, will lead them either to an eternity in hell.or a deliciously hot heaven.
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
This review is a little different...I'm not going to go over the story, but what I loved about the book the most.
Everyone has their own opinion on angels and demons. Some people didn't like this novel due to how Stephanie Chong betrayed the world of Angels and Demons. Me, personally...from the first page to the last page of this novel....I was BEYOND interested. I had a hard time putting down this book. I finished this book at 1 am in the morning. I was determined to find out what happened next and what would happen to the characters. I wanted a happy ending already.
First and foremost...I have to say this...this book has become my FAVE of 2011. It may of surpassed "The Mummy" by Anne Rice which is my ALL time favorite book I've ever read. I will say this...the series will probably becomes my FAVE once the 2nd book comes out.
Stephanie Chong has a LIFETIME Fan now. I love her writing style. I loved the characters in this book. I especially think that Julian may have become my #1 Sexy Male Character who I wouldn't mind knowing in REAL Life. I will say this he can kind of compare to my hubby when it comes to certain things. I will give you a hint...I loved how Julian made sure to take care of Serena's needs before his own...Now that reminds me of my Hubby. =)
I loved the trials that characters went through in this book too. Serena had no idea what she was in for when she met Julian the first time in his club. Julian had no idea a Angel would change his world after 200 years wreaking havoc.
My favorite part in this book though would have to be the sex scenes. Yummy, sexy, heated sex scenes between a Demon and Angel. What more could you ask for? Throw in how much they love each other...and you got yourself a Good vs. Evil that end up being a TRUE LOVE story that no one can stop from happening, not even the characters can stop from loving each other.
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves Paranormal Romance and loves Angels and Demons as much as I do. I look forward to the next book in the series.
I really hope the Villains in this book get a book too. I would love for Corbin to change into something GOOD also. I know he has a soft heart somewhere in there.
**I will be buying this book eventually and adding to my collection at home." =)
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