Promote Me Please After Dark

Today we have Maggie Blackbird to answer some questions about her new book BLESSED. Be sure to scroll down for some useful links! Q.1. Blessed is an intriguing title. Did you have much trouble coming up with it?   A.1. It's an Elton John song.  I chose it when Emery's father had a POV in the story, and before I gave Emery a brother and sister.  I kept the title because it was appropriate for Darryl and Emery's relationship. Q.2. Can you describe your heroes with three words each?   A.2. I sure can.  Darryl Keejik:  Passionate, emotional, driven.  Emery Matawapit:  Logical, level-headed, reserved. Q.3. Elevator pitch! Will you give us 25 words or so of logline?   A.3. A mixed-blood Catholic seminarian struggles to discern his true calling:  the priesthood or his ex-lover, a proud but damaged Ojibway man. Q.4. What do you love best about writing romance?   A.4. Developing the characters and their...

Promote Me Please After Dark welcomes Jo Tannah to talk about her new book The Hunt. Q.1.   Elevator pitch? Please give me 25 words or so to embody The Hunt A.1. When the hunter becomes the hunted, which is the better course to take: run or hide? Q.2. Who is your favourite character in The Hunt and why? A.2. Hands down, Malik. He knows what he wants and he takes what he wants. How he goes about it can be questionable, but always, he does it with style, grace, and respect for his target-Marcus. Q.3. If   The Hunt was made into a film, and you had unlimited access, who would you cast in the main roles? A.3. Marcus would be played by Dwayne Johnson Malik would be played by Alexander Siddig Q.4. Do you laugh, smile or cry while writing? (I do sometimes.) A.4. I frown! bwahhaaaaa Q.5. Where does The Hunt fit in your oeuvre? Is it part of a series, or a development of a theme you use? A.5. Initially, The Hunt started out as a short standalon...