Sophia Tallon: Author Interview with Amanda J. Greene

(AUTHOR INTERVIEW) Amanda J. Greene

Today I will be interviewing the author Amanda J. Greene for a blog tour!

What inspired you to become an author?

When I was young, I enjoyed making up stories. I’d design elaborate worlds and backstories when I played with my Babies - Yes, I was a Barbie girl once upon a time. I started writing when I was in middle school, which is when I read my first vampire novel. I became obsessed with the paranormal genre and my imagination has been running wild ever since.

Do you have a favourite author? (Or name a few)

Oh, there are TOO MANY!

In no particular order, my go to authors are: Kresley Cole, Gena Showlater, Johanna Lindsey, Maya Banks, and Larissa Ione.

What helps you write when you're stuck or have writer's block?

Fortunately, I rarely suffer from writer’s block, but when I’m having a difficult time transitioning the storyline or developing the plot or characters further I like to be some place quite. I may play some music or put on the sound of rain, but keep the volume low. I like to sit with a cup of coffee or tea and brainstorm with a pen and paper. The story seems to flow more freely when I’m writing by hand. However, once I sit down with my laptop and start typing there is no stopping until either my caffeine high has worn off or my husband notices I haven’t slept in 24+ hours. Writing can be addicting.

Do you like to listen to music while you write? If so, who are your favourite artists?

I generally play Pandora when I write. I have a few different stations I flip between. The kind of music I listen to depends upon what mood I’m trying to set within the book. My most used Pandora stations are: Tech N9ne, Shinedown, Classic Rock, and Love Songs.
I find music very inspirational. Most of my characters have developed from songs I’ve heard while driving. I’m on the road a lot, just me, my music, and my crazy imagination. I must thank Tech N9ne and fellow members of Strange Music for all the inspiration they have given me. Their work has had the most impact on my writing.

What are you working on currently?

I’m juggling a few different projects right now.  It is so hard to pick one group of characters to focus on. My next release, Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5) is coming along nicely. It is set to release this coming winter. I also have been working on something entirely new, Passion’s Prey. I haven’t decided if Passion’s Prey will be a standalone or a trilogy. Either way, it is going to great. I absolutely love the characters and their world and I’m anxious to share them with readers.


Is there anything specific you'd like to try writing about in the future?

Thus far, my work has been strong based in the paranormal romance realm, which I love! Paranormal romance is my favorite genre to read. But I have thought about writing historical romance or even trying my hand at military romance. I come from a military family and my husband, as luck would have it, is active duty military. There are so many real life romances that I witness every day and I can’t help but to be inspired them.


Which of your characters do you love the most and why?

Don’t tell the other Rulers of Darkness, but my favorite character so far is Hadrian from Caressed by a Crimson Moon (Rulers of Darkness #3). He is dark, brooding, handsome, and the definition of tortured hero. I’m madly in love with tortured heroes that are, at times, anti-heroes.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day! 

I hope you all have a fun and safe day. If you are in Alameda California, I'll see you at the parade! My family is entering again. Our theme, the Mixed Greens - pictures to come :)
Thank you to all our service men and women. Special shout out my husband! I love you and can't wait for you to come home.

Sexy Fact Friday

It's Friday! Time to share a sexy fact.

#15. “I think I could fall madly in bed with you.”

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"Before she could blink, Gabriel drew his gun and fired." 
 Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5)

Description:

Release Date TBA

Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.

Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.

While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With very soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her?

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Sexy Snippets

Tuesdays just got sexier!

(intended for readers 18+)

Share a sexy excerpt from your current read. 

~ Unable to control himself, Falcon thrust against her. Sonya was driving him to the brink of destruction. His demon demanded he take her now. He could tear open her jeans, unzip his own and burry himself deep within her searing heat.

His hands traveled back down to her hips, his finger brushed over the waist line of her pants, his claws lengthening.

Sonya moaned, “Yes,” then nibbled on his bottom lip.

He was undone. Falcon free the brace button of her jeans, his talon’s poised to rip down her zipper.

Footsteps echoed through the empty warehouse. His body tensed. His vampire roared, enraged. It wanted to tear apart the intruder.

Closing his eyes, Falcon reeled in his demon. It was Pierre.

Sonya released a disappointed sigh as he lowered her to her feet.

“Later,” she whispered.~

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Manday Monday

It is Monday, ladies. Ready for the Hotties?! 
I hope you a brighter day and be sure to check out the other blogs for more photos. 

Review of Rescuing the Bad Boy

Rescuing the Bad Boy (Second Chance #2)

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by Jessica Lemmon
4.5 Stars of 5

Description:

NOT ALL SCARS HEAL
For Donovan Pate, the lake town of Evergreen Cove is a minefield of tough memories—including the day he had to let go of Sofie Martin. Years later, he still can’t forget the taste of her lips and the feel of her killer curves. He knows he’s too damaged, that he should stay away for her own good. But what the head says and the heart wants are two very different things…
Seven years ago, Donovan broke Sofie’s heart. Now her career depends on playing nice in order to pull off the charity fundraiser of the decade. She vows to keep things professional…yet working by his side every day doesn’t make it easy to fight temptation, and it isn’t long before she finds herself falling for this bad boy all over again. But loving Donovan means helping him face his past–so they can fight for a future together.
(From Goodreads)

Review:

After reading the first book this series, I was hooked! Rescuing the Bad Boy is the second within the Second Chance series and it was even better than the first!

Twitter Thursday

Share the Goodreads link and a line from your current read, recent release, or work in progress in the comments below.

"You don't have to like me. You don't have to trust me. But never doubt my hate or my goals." - Gabriel Erhard, Caressed by the Edge of Darkness (Rulers of Darkness #5)

Description:

Release Date TBA

Hardened by centuries of torture, former blood slave, Gabriel Erhard, is driven by an insatiable need to destroy his enemies. Violence darkens his battered soul, leaving no place for mercy in his world. Gabriel’s only desire is vengeance—until he finds her.

Seized by vampires, bound as a slave, and placed on the auction block, Jordan Culver is instantly entranced by the dangerous male who claims her. Jordan’s new captor vows to set her free, but his haunted gaze burns with savage desire and his wicked kiss makes her crave his touch and...complete surrender.

While Gabriel battles his enemies, he will break every sacred law to achieve his ultimate goal—uniting the Outcast Society and creating a new vampire Clan. But the distracting human with mesmerizing violet eyes jeopardizes his plans. With very soft whisper she evokes his tormented memories, testing his sanity and challenging his every boundary. Can Jordan help him overcome the miseries of his past and find a future with her?

Review of Kiss of Midnight

Kiss of Midnight (The Midnight Breed #1)
by Lara Adrian
3.5 Stars of 5

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Description:
He watches her from across the crowded dance club, a sensual black-haired stranger who stirs Gabrielle Maxwell’s deepest fantasies. But nothing about this night—or this man—is what it seems. For when Gabrielle witnesses a murder outside the club, reality shifts into something dark and deadly. In that shattering instant she is thrust into a realm she never knew existed—a realm where vampires stalk the shadows and a blood war is set to ignite.
Lucan Thorne despises the violence carried out by his lawless brethren. A vampire himself, Lucan is a Breed warrior, sworn to protect his kind—and the unwitting humans existing alongside them—from the mounting threat of the Rogues. Lucan cannot risk binding himself to a mortal woman, but when Gabrielle is targeted by his enemies, he has no choice but to bring her into the dark underworld he commands.
Here, in the arms of the Breed’s formidable leader, Gabrielle will confront an extraordinary destiny of danger, seduction, and the darkest pleasures of all. . .  
(from Goodreads)

Review:

Lucan Thorne is an ancient “Breed” warrior vampire. For centuries he has fought against the Rogue vampires to keep not only vampire society a secret/safe, but to also protect the humans.

Gabrielle Maxwell is a gifted, immensely successful photographer. She is drawn to old buildings and darkness. Her photos have a certain…paranormal quality that her fans love.

Sexy Snippet

Tuesdays just got sexier!
(intended for readers 18+)

Share a sexy excerpt from your current read. 

~ She pressed her finger against his lips. “Don’t argue with me. I won’t listen. You’re not the bad guy, Ethan. Lynn is, and I’m going to help you take that bastard down.”

All Ethan could do was blink down at her. Her response had been shocking, her anger baffling, and her hardened determination for justice —with a hint of revenge— was beautiful.

Ethan kissed her brow and said, “That last part…is the hottest thing I’ve ever heard.”

Fraya’s fingers gently skipped along the line of his jaw. Her hand slipped behind his nape as his arms folded around her, drawing her closer to him. She kissed his cheek and Ethan shuddered from the impact of her kindness. She had such a gentle soul and he cherished her warmth. Fraya was a treasure he knew he’d regret letting go, but he had to do what was right, his own heart be damned. Probably already is.

“Ethan,” she whispered, her soft breath caressed his neck as she continued to press kisses along his throat. “Take me to your room.”

He knew he should insist they not have sex again. It would only make the situation even more difficult.

His hands moved over her back. One slipped into her long, dark hair. The silken strands tickled his fingers. His other hand gripped her hip.

He had promised her a second round and he was a man of his word.

“Make love to me,” she crooned and he was a goner.

Ethan scooped her up into his arms and carried to his room. “Yes, little wolf. Whatever you wish.”

She growled and he growled back.~

Surrender to the Chase (Under Realm Assassins #2)

A year after the tragic death of his close friend and fellow assassin, Ethan Halstead is ready to take up his sniper rifle once more. But his first assignment is nothing he ever expected. Ethan must hunt and retrieve a beautiful, spirited, alluring werewolf.

Knowing no other way to escape an arranged marriage, Fraya flees from her pack. As she contemplates slipping across the border and heading to South America, she is captured by a dangerously seductive vampire who plans on escorting her back to her family. Even as Fraya vows to make Ethan’s mission as difficult as possible, she can’t resist the riotous desire he sparks within her.

But Ethan isn’t the only predator that peruses Fraya. A powerful rival pack’s alpha wants to make her his mate. Will Ethan be able to keep Fraya safe and return her to her pack? Or will he surrender to temptation and claim Fraya as his own?