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Spotlight: Redemption by Elizabeth Loraine/Ebook Giveaway

Today, I'm pleased to feature Elizabeth Loraine's new release in the Royal Blood Chronicles YA vampire series!  




Redemption begins where Legacy left off. After finding out that their sons live and that they have been betrayed by those they loved most in the world, Katrina, Damien and the rest of the Five set about to make sure no one will ever threaten their children again.Quinn, Eric, Thomas and Liridon are left alone with no way to find any of them thanks to Tao. It was then they realized everything they believed was wrong. Now anyone that knows the truth about what happened is in danger. It seems there are those that would keep the secret, and they will do anything to keep the Five from knowing the entire truth.With the vampire council now shunning them and witches, warlock and elves doubting the need for them, will they turn their back and let them fend for themselves, or will the shocking truth once again change everything they ever believed to be true?
Elizabeth Loraine


I grew up in a small northern Minnesotan town married my high school sweetheart, had two beautiful children and as soon as we could we moved to a warmer climate. I have worked with my husband building and decorating custom homes for years. After loving every kind of vampire book, movie and series since I was a child, I decided that I wanted to know more. I can write a book I thought, how hard can that be? Well....it wasn't as easy as I thought, but I stuck to it, and finished my first book Royal Blood Chronicles Book One in August 2009. I now have six books in the series and am about to release book two of my new series Phantom Lives.  My parents always told me that I could do anything that I wanted, work hard, and do it right. I believe that, and live that every day.

I started writing this new vampire series for teens and their moms because I wanted something different to read. I was tired of all the modern versions of vampire books, there had to be more to these long lived beings. Where had they been, what had they seen? I wanted, no I NEEDED to know more, so Royal Blood Chronicles was born!  As in Royal Blood Chronicles, Phantom Lives features strong female characters and action and adventure mixed with romance, friendship and a historical backdrop. I hope you enjoy them.Elizabeth Loraine
For more information you can go to Elizabeth's Website 
or follow her on Twitter
@bloodchronicles




Giveaway:  Elizabeth has graciously offered to give a free ebook of Katrina, book one in the series, to anyone who likes 
Royal Blood Chronicles on Facebook.
So, follow the above link and tell Elizabeth I sent you!  Read on there is more!



In addition, by following this blog and leaving Elizabeth a comment, you will get a free ebook of Annals of the Immortyls, my short stories and also be entered in my monthly drawing for an ebook of Servant of the Goddess, my latest release.  Please leave a contact email. 

Sexy Cedric: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from David Bowie

Everything I Need to Know I Learned From David BowieByCedric MacKinnon

Right—so, how does one become a badass vampire and look fabulous whilst doing so?  Sure, I had some wonderful teachers in the martial arts and weaponry, but all the really important things, things that make me stand out from the dreary lot of bloodsuckers, I learned from the Master of Cool, the Sultan of Style, the one- and-only David Bowie.

Read on to the end to leave a comment for your free ebook of Annals of the Immortyls!

1.       Red hair is hot.  David Bowie is a natural blond, yet he continually dyed his hair red.  Why?  The answer is clear: it’s sexy to be a ginge.




2.       Although sparkling is definitely taboo for Immortyls, a little strategically applied glitter is fabulous.  Bowie once played a vampire in The Hunger.  Never did he sparkle-- and he was the Guru of Glitter. 

3.       Looking like a pirate can be a good thing—eye patch optional.

 
4.       Real Men Wear Silk.  One doesn’t have to overcompensate on the masculinity.  Men who wear make-up and spandex often get the hottest women. 



(It’s even more fabulous to be bisexual and share the love!)
5.     Be wary of strangers; one of them could be the Goblin King.




I should have listened to this advice and not bought into my master Raj’s plans for me.
 Oh well,if I hadn’t I would probably be dead now—not nearly as fabulous.
6.       Play the guitar and sing.  Everyone loves a troubadour.  My instrument of choice is a vintage Fender Stratocaster. 
7.       Just when your public thinks they have you sorted out, change your image!



The Old Cedric: Vampire Courtesan


The New Cedric: Badass Assassin
So, there you have it!  Of course, one doesn’t slavishly follow the master.  One must evolve a personal style-- bring innovations into the canon, so to speak.  

Giveaways:


If you leave a comment and email at the end of this post, my darlings, you'll get a free ebook of Annals of the Immortyls.  One of these short tales features yours truly! 


Also, you'll be entered to win an  e-copy of my new adventure Servant of the Goddess.  This drawing ends on June 30th, 2012 at 11:59 p.m.


To find out more about my fabulous life in the fast lane, follow me on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/cedricvampire or Twitter @cedricmackinnon

Incredible ebook Rafflecopter Giveaway!

Immortyl Revolution is participating in this Rafflecopter today.  You can win one of three prize packages.  To view prizes go to Incredible Indie Ebooks.




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June Giveaway

This Month's Giveaway!. 
An e-copy of Servant of the Goddess Published by L&L Dreamspell.

Any current follower or new follower can enter just by commenting on any post this month and leaving a contact email.  


Also, if you haven't gotten your free copy of Annals of the Immortyls, you will receive a link and free coupon code.  


Annals comes in Epub or Mobi Pocket.  If you don't have an e-reader, you can download the free Kindle or Nook program for PC or phone to read it.


Stay posted for upcoming author interviews and giveaways here at Immortyl Revolution.  Sexy Cedric returns from his hiatus on Saturday for more racy fun!

Sexy Cedric's Servant of the Goddess Online Release Party

Greetings!  Today is the online release party for Servant of the Goddess.  






Follow this link for all the blog stops today and to enter for prizes: Bewitching Book Tours

To chat with me at Facebook this evening at 7 p.m. go to: Cedric on Facebook

To chat this evening at 8 p.m. with the authoress go to the online Facebook Event
She is also signing books today at 2-4 p.m. at A Round About Books in Troy, OH.


Remember to leave a comment at the blogs to receive a free copy of Annals of the Immortyls!


Love and Dark Kisses,
Cedric MacKinnon

Sexy Cedric: Mia Disantini on Her Favorite Spots in NYC

Greetings, my darlings!  Being that it’s the time of year when mortals start going on holiday, I thought it would be fun to do a spot on a travel destination near and dear to my heart.  Don't forget to comment and enter to win an ebook copy of our latest novel, Servant of the Goddess.
Winner will be chosen by random drawing from all post for the month of May at this blog.  Enter as often as you like! Deadline to enter is11:59 p.m EST 5/31/12.
The authoress wanted me to mention that our blog tour starts on June 2nd with a online event hosted by Bewitching Book Tours.  You can enter that day for a grand prize basket of Immortyl Revolution goodies and every commenter on the blog stops gets a free ebook of our short tales:


Cedric: I’m a day late with this post, but my guest was uncooperative!  I had to employ my considerable powers of persuasion to get her to join me.  Today, I welcome a woman—no, not simply a woman—a goddess of such astounding beauty, such smoldering sensuality, that the very air throbs when she walks into a room.  No wait—that’s me throbbing.  You can see on the cover how perfectly ravishing she is--I'm the other hot one.  Okay, Kurt has his charms, I guess.
Mia: Cut the crap, Cedric, you said you’d behave.
Cedric:  I said I’d behave, but I didn’t say I’d behave well.
Mia: Listen, you want me to do this or not?
Cedric: I’ll be a good boy.  If not, you must promise to deliver a sound spanking on my naughty, little bum.
Mia: That’s it.  I’m out of here.  I have more important things to do than aiding and abetting you in your egocentric ramblings.
Cedric: (I sweep her into my arms and apply extravagant kisses to her porcelain throat.)  I’ll be extra-special good if you humor me.
Mia: (Sags in my arms and trembles all over) Fine, let’s do this quick then.
Cedric: You said you’d share your favorite spots in New York.
Mia: You’ll have to stop with the kissing…  I can’t…ah…speak coherently. (pushes me off her)  Okay people, if you haven’t been to New York, what the hell are you waiting for?  Late spring is the perfect time to go.  Here are some of my favorite spots in the city.  I mention many of them in my stories.  The author has a file on her PinterestPage where she's repinned some photos of these spots.
Central Park- The park has a lot of great things to see. The Central Park Zoo is a charming place to visit.  I also love the view from Belvedere Castle.  Bethesda Fountain is another beautiful spot I like to haunt after dark.
Cedric: For those who enjoy eye-candy of the two-legged variety, you should go on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon during the summer months.
Mia: How would you know?  You can hardly go sun-bathing.
Cedric:  The authoress told me all about it.  Dirty old bird.
Mia: You should be more respectful to the one who gave you life.
Cedric: I respect her.  What I said is a compliment.
Mia: Moving on.Gramercy Park- I used to live on Gramercy.  The park is only accessible to residents who have a key, but it’s a charming old neighborhood to walk around and photograph.
The Empire State Building almost goes without saying, but I recommend the view on a clear night.  It’s truly breathtaking.
Cedric: Like me.
Mia: Get your hands off, or I’ll cut them off.
Battery Park-  On the Southern tip of Manhattan, you can look out over the harbor and see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.  You can buy tickets here to visit these sites.  Ellis Island is a moving tribute to the immigrant experience.
Cedric: Like me?
Mia: You know, I could have you deported. 
Cedric: You’d never do that.
Mia: Try me.  While at Battery Park, go take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry.  It’s the best bargain in the city, costing nothing.  Roundtrip takes about an hour.  Continuing—
Times Square- Yes, it is the center of the universe.  If you like theatre, you can purchase your discounted tickets at TKTS.  There is a statue of George M. Cohan too.
The American Museum of Natural History- You’ll want to reserve several hours to see everything.  My wards always loved the dinosaur and marine halls best.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art- Again, take your time, there is so much to see.  My favorite spots: The sculpture court and the Temple of Dendur. 
8. Greenwich Village- Many interesting shops and buildings on the side streets—but take a map, every street seems to be named Bleecker or Waverly. 
Chinatown/Little Italy- Some great ethnic restaurants, but try to go on a weekday.  On the weekends, you can barely walk down the sidewalks because of the crowds. Also, try to go to a dim sum restaurant.  These little dishes of dumplings and other tidbits are amazing. You’re also close to other interesting neighborhoods you may want to visit, Soho, Tribeca and the Lower Eastside.
Upper Eastside- If you have expensive tastes, like a certain boy I know, you won’t want to miss all the upscale retailers and chic salons in this area.  Cedric is known by name in these establishments.  Of course, this is the neighborhood where my master, Ethan, threw me out into the snow to fend for myself.  No good memories for me here.  
The World Trade Center Site- The newly completed memorial inhabits the footprint where the twin towers once stood, a place for meditation and paying respect to those who perished on that awful day. 
There are a lot of neat spots in the city I haven’t yet mentioned.   I’d also recommend the cloisters, the Bronx Zoo, the USS Intrepid, The Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim Museum and so many more.  New York is and will always be, in my opinion, the greatest city in the world.  Maybe I’m prejudiced, but I love my Big Apple. 
There—are you satisfied now?
Cedric: Hardly, but that will do for the post.  I have other plans for you now.  
So, my darling readers, if you’ll excuse me, I must shag this ravishing creature while I can.
Kurt expects her back tomorrow evening. 
Until Next time, 
Love and Dark Kisses,
Cedric MacKinnon  

Winner of Soulstone by Katie Salidas

Congratulations to bn100, winner of Soulstone by Katie Salidas! Tomorrow, Cedric asks Mia to share her must-see spots of NYC.

Winner of Feasting With Panthers

Congratulations to Marybelle, winner of Lyle Blake Smythers' Feasting With Panthers!

Sexy Cedric Interviews Alyssa from Soulstone by Katie Salidas/Giveaway

Today, my darlings, I have a very special guest! A female vampire, who has won my admiration with her feats of courage in her most recent adventure, Soulstone. Following the interview, there is a review by my authoress, Ms. Verrico.  We also have a giveaway of an ebook of Soulstone and this blog's monthly giveaway of an ebook of my latest adventure, Servant of the Goddess.  That's two vampire tale contest entries for one comment on this post! Winners will be chosen by random drawing.


Soulstone drawing ends 5/17/12 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Servant of the Goddess ends 5/31/12 11:59 p.m. EST






Welcome to Sexy Saturday with Cedric!  Today, I’m very pleased and may I say excited to have a female guest for a change of pace, but as a servant of a powerful Goddess, I do like strong, sexy women.  My darling, I do hope you’ll share a few spicy tidbits.  Settle into my hot seat of love.  Don’t worry--I never bite unless invited. 
Please introduce yourself to the readers.
Hey there Cedric, and of course all of the readers out there! I feel a little like a star right now. All eyes on me. A girl could get used to this! Well, let me start simply. I’m Alyssa, but my close friends call me Lyss. I’m a vampire and I love, love, love it. Of course, I didn’t always love it, but now I can’t remember what life was like before I became a creature of the night.

I see a most lovely vision before me, but why don’t you share a little about your vital statistics with the readers?  What makes you such a mouth-watering object of desire?
Oh Cedric, you are a naughty one aren’t you. Don’t let Lysander hear you talking to me like that, he might get jealous. On second thought, do. It’s fun to rile him up sometimes. But seriously, if I had to pick one thing that really mesmerizes the opposite sex, it’s my eyes. Now, when I was human they were green. Very pretty, but normal. Becoming a vamp though has turned them icy blue. Couple that with my dark auburn hair and you have a contrast that’s just too hard to resist. I dare you to try and avoid looking me in the eyes. 

We could be a matching set, of course my eyes remained green after the change, jade green, like this dragon talisman around my neck that Lord Liu gave me.  Tell me a little about yourself—don’t spare any juicy details.  How did a nice girl like you become such a femme fatale?
Pure accident, I assure you. It was one of those “right place at the wrong time” kind of things. Lysander saved me … and who wouldn’t want to be saved by that man? He’s like the statue of David come to life… What can I say? I’m head over heels for the old man. But you wanted to talk about me. So the story is, I was walking home late one night and (cringe) ran into some really bad guys. They pretty much beat the hell out of me and would have killed me. Then my knight in bloody armor showed up and gave them a taste of their own medicine and me a taste for blood. The rest is history.
You’re a vampire, like me.  Answer the all-important questions: Sparkling on non-sparkling?  Human blood or substitute?  Coffins?  Sunlight?  Special powers?
Sparkling… Uh, no! Not unless I douse myself in glitter. Ha ha. But that gives me an idea for later… Hmmmm.
Anyway, I’m an O positive kind of girl. It’s the real thing, or nothing for me. I tried animals once and it wasn’t for me. My preference, criminals. And the worse crimes they commit, the better they taste to me. Sorry, I hope that doesn’t offend your readers. I forget sometimes that humans get all squeamish when you discuss blood around them. *shrug* It’s my way of life though. Blood drinking comes with the curse (if you want to call it that.) that and the whole sunburn issue. I really hate sunlight, I mean really. It’s just too painful. But I’m sure you know what that’s like. We all have our issues.
I'm strictly a human blood kind of boy myself, but I generally take it bottled.  Too much trouble with the Feds otherwise.  What are some of the unique challenges that face you and your friends?  Do you have an arch enemy?
I can’t talk too much about them right now. I don’t want word getting out of our plans, but the Acta Sanctorum are on the hit list. Me, my clan, and our friends in the Olde Town pack are planning to hunt down and destroy that fanatical bunch of religious nutjobs. We’d have let bygones be bygones but they just keep trying to destroy us, so now they can have a taste of their own medicine.
Do you defer to authority, or are you a take-charge sort of girl?
Well, if I agree with the authority, I defer to them. Problem is I don’t always agree. I think sometimes the “authority” is too cautious. But if you ask anyone else in my clan they would probably tell you I’m just a troublemaker and love to go out of my way to cause problems. *shrug* I am who I am, that’s all I can say.
Yeah, they say the same thing about me sometimes, but someone has to get things done.  Are you a one-man woman or do you play the field a bit? 
Lysander is my man, now and forever. I’d go through hell for him.
What do you look for in your ideal partner?  I’ve had my share of tumultuous relationships, but I must admit, I prefer those that present a challenge.  Do you like someone who lets you take the lead, or do you like strong-minded lovers?  Does a naughty Scottish lad have a chance?
Sorry Cedric, you’re tempting, but I’m a one man kinda girl. Lysander is the mate I need. He challenges me, but also helps to balance me out as well. He’s not afraid to yank me down off of my high horse when I’m too full of myself, and he’s there to pick me up when I need a little help. He knows all of my faults and loves me for them, but also makes me want to be a better vampire and have less faults. He’s my soulmate.
Look at me getting all mushy over here. Yeah, I do love that man of mine!  
I admire your fidelity.  Not many pass on the chance to shag a celebrated adept of the ancient arts.  Your man is very lucky.  What is your idea of the perfect evening out?
This one time, Lysander and I took a stroll through the park in Boston. Winter was almost there. The air was crisp and cool. The stars were out; their twinkling reflected in the lake as we strolled around. It was just Lysander and I. We’d not had a single night alone since I’d been turned. The clan was always around. This night was just the two of us. We walked hand in hand, talked, and kissed under the moonlight. It was the most tender and romantic night we’d ever spent together. That was pure bliss.
They don’t all have to be sweet and simple nights like this, but with how hectic life is for me, sometimes that’s all it takes to find perfection. It’s the simple things.
I agree.  I do love the simple things as well: an elegant wardrobe, a silver Lamborghini and a discreet offshore bank account.  We don't want to be too ostentatious, do we?  Supposing the plan is to stay in.  All great lovers have their trade secrets.  How you create the perfect romantic atmosphere?  Don’t be afraid to spill a few juicy tidbits.
Now for a “nice” night inside, I’d have to start off with some sexy lingerie. I do love to dress for my man. There is something about the way his eyes sparkle when he sees me in something revealing. I think it has to do with the “old” man in him. He really appreciates a well packaged present. So, I like to dress for the occasion. Next, as I said before, we always have the clan around. So I need to separate us from them. As you’re well aware, our hearing is too good at times. So closing the bedroom door doesn’t always cut it. I like to drown out the extra noise with a little mood music. That helps to at least make it feel like we are alone. Once we’re alone… well, that’s between me and Lysander.

Anything else you’d like to share? 
You should come by the row house some time. I think I’ve got a friend for you. Zuri. She’s single and on the prowl, and if I do say so myself, she’s hot!
I’ll leave her number before I go.
But before I do that, I just wanted to say thanks for having me, and to your readers, I hope you’ll take a look at my stories. See for yourself if I’m really the troublemaker everyone says I am.
I will, but don't limit me to Zuri.  If you have any unattached male friends, I'm always game for that as well.  I rather fancy the looks of that Nicholas fellow.  Thanks for joining me today, Alyssa, and if you ever quarrel with Lysander and want to make him jealous, you know where to find me.
My darling readers, please take a look at the review and all the intriguing info my guest has provided, then read her delicious tales penned by the lovely Katie Salidas.


Love and Dark Kisses,


Cedric MacKinnon


Your Host with the Most!



Author Katie Salidas
Review of Soulstone
Denise Verrico
Katie Salidas has another winner in Soulstone, Immortalis #4.  I've been following the series since the beginning and have enjoyed seeing the heroine, Alyssa, grow from a somewhat naive girl into a strong and confident woman.  
In the previous book, Pandora's Box, the Peregrinus Clan had won a victory, but suffered some devastating losses.  Alyssa's lover and progenitor, Lysander, is left lying in a state between life and death, his soul imprisoned in a mysterious stone.  Being the spunky and faithful gal she is, Alyssa can't bear not to do something to help her man. With the aid of a witch, a former agent of her arch enemy Acta Santorum and a reluctant pack of werewolves, Alyssa and her clan set out to free Lysander's soul.  
The book is fast paced with healthy doses of humor and interesting action sequences, and I was excited to see Alyssa taking charge of the situation, despite her companions' trepidation.  An enjoyable read for vampire and urban fantasy fans!
Immortalis Series Book Trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=u9MUgd1NMiI
The Immortalis Series:
Becoming a vampire is easy. Living with the condition... that's the hard part. Join Alyssa as she stumbles through the world of the "Unnatural."
Book 1: Immortalis Carpe Noctem  - Rescued from a brutal mugging on the college campus of UNLV, 25 year old Alyssa is initiated into a frightening, eternally dark world she never knew existed. The world of the vampire. Stricken with cravings of blood, and forced leave behind all she knew, Alyssa struggles with the change. And Lysander, her sexy but aloof sire, is the only one who can help guide her. There's no turning back now. It's either, Carpe Noctem, or final death.
Book 2: Hunters & Prey -  Rule number one: humans and vampires don't co-exist. One is the hunter and one is the prey. Simple, right? Not for newly-turned vampire Alyssa. A surprise confrontation with Santino Vitale, the Acta Sanctorum's most fearsome hunter, sends her fleeing back to the world she once knew, and Fallon, the human friend she's missed more than anything. Now she has some explaining to do. However, that will have to wait. With the Acta Sanctorum hot on their heels, staying alive is more important than educating a human on the finer points of bloodlust.
Book 3: Pandora's Box-  After a few months as a vampire, Alyssa thought she'd learned all she needed to know about the supernatural world. But her confidence is shattered by the delivery of a mysterious package - a Pandora's Box. Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could need such force to contain it? When the box is opened, the sinister creature within is released, and only supernatural blood will satiate its thirst. The clan soon learns how it feels when the hunter becomes the hunted.
Book 4: Soulstone-  It’s a desperate time for rookie vampire Alyssa, and her sanity is hanging by a slender thread. Her clan is still reeling from the monumental battle with Aniketos; a battle that claimed the body of Lysander, her sire and lover, and trapped his spirit in a mysterious crystal. A Soulstone. Unfortunately, no amount of magic has been able to release Lysander’s spirit, and the stone is starting to fade. Weeks of effort have proved futile. Her clan, the Peregrinus, have all but given up hope. Only Alyssa still believes her lover can be released. In despair, Alyssa begs the help of the local witch coven, and unwittingly exposes the supernaturals of Boston to unwanted attention from the Acta Sanctorum. The Saints converge on the city and begin their cleansing crusade to rid the world of all things “Unnatural.” In the middle of an all-out war, but no closer to a solution to the dying stone, Alyssa is left with an unenviable choice: save her mate, or save her clan.
All books are available online at:
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/katie-salidas
Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/KatieSalidas
Rising Sign Books – Publisher http://www.RisingSignBooks.net

Sexy Cedric Reveals All

Welcome to Sexy Saturday with Cedric.  Today, I will be the subject of a revealing interview.  First off my darlings, I have a new look.  Feast your eyes on the lovely cover of Annals of the Immortyls, a new ebook which will be available free to commenters on the authoress' upcoming blog tour! The design was created by Maria Verrico, artist and niece of the authoress.  






Yes, the hot redhead with the cool sword is your darling boy.  The brunette is my delicious Mia.  The blond bloke?  Oh--that's Kurt.  My boss.  Her mate.  'Nuff said.
Here is a little blurb:



Forget the fairytale vampire romance…
Mia Disantini thought she found the man of her dreams, but is trapped in a nightmare from which she can’t wake up. 
Kurt Eisen makes a monstrous bargain to survive a Nazi concentration camp and begins to understand what a monster truly is.
Cedric MacKinnon was once a celebrated vampire courtesan.  Now he’s a deadly assassin, who has cheated death too many times.  
A trio of Dark Urban Fantasy tales featuring characters from Denise Verrico’s Immortyl Revolution series. 


The authoress and I will be going out on tour starting with two stops this month and then kicking off a summer-long extravaganza on June 2nd with a one day blitz put on by Bewitching Book Tours. There will be free ebooks, print books and other prizes, so keep posted for details!


This is our new novel published by L&L Dreamspell
It's now available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Omnilit and All Romance.  Soon to be on Fictionwise, iBook and others.  Cool statue, huh?


And now, the promised tidbits of my life story.  The authoress has graciously stepped forward to interview your host.

DV: So Cedric, tell your readers a little about yourself--and do try to behave yourself.


    CM: My dear, I'm your slave, you know that.  I only do what your wicked brain contrives. You dreamed me up.  


     DV: You hatched out of my head like Athena.  I have little control over your escapades.  Go on, be a good boy and I'll write some erotic adventures with Lord Liu for you.
    
    CM:  Promise?  I'd like that.  So, here goes, I was born in Scotland. My parents died when I was little.  I grew up in a children’s home and ran away to London when I was fifteen with dreams of becoming a rock star.  


    Needless to say, not a great idea. I went on the streets and made my living selling the only thing I could.  To make a long story short, rent boys in London have a 33% HIV infection rate, and I became a statistic.  I turned to playing my guitar in the underground to supplement what I got from the government, and one night I encountered this lovely Indian man--or so I thought.  Raj made me the man I am today.  That is to say, a vampire courtesan turned assassin.  Complete sociopath, Raj. 


   On the bright side, I’m a musician and play the guitar as well as Indian instruments.  My prized possession is a vintage Stratocaster.  I love all kinds of rock music.  My favorite artist of all time is David Bowie.  Flashy clothes, fast cars and the latest electronic gadgets are my weakness—and beautiful lovers.  I believe in spreading the wealth, so to speak.
    
   DV: Talk about your former line of work. 
   
  CM: Must I?  You just love dredging all that up.  I’m an adept of the ancient arts, which is an Immortyl temple artist in service to the Goddess Kali, but adepts are used as courtesans in political intrigues by the Chief Elder, Kalidasa.  Usually a total drag, except for the singing and dancing.  No one does a blues riff on a sitar like me.  Music is my true passion.
  
   Too many uncongenial lovers, too many beds, too little rest.  Lord Liu was the exception.  Liu Li Cheng is a gentleman and knows how to treat a boy right. 


    My official duty was to serve the Goddess and bestow Shakti’s blessings through an elaborate tantric sex ritual.  During my training in the ashram, I told my guru, Sandhya, “I’ve been called many things in my time, but never a conduit of divinity”.  She wasn’t amused and hit me on the back of the head with all her rings on.  Ouch.  Vampires aren’t known for being gentle.  Well, maybe those sparkly, wussy ones. I so did him once, I swear.  Poseur.  


    I once had an encounter with a bloke who was with the Spanish Inquisition.  No Monty Python fun here.  Torture isn’t officially allowed on an adept, but with our new Rani, Giulietta, anything goes.  The change I’d like to see is Giulietta’s head at the business end of my knife.
    
   DV: And what is it you do now?
    
   CM: Mia tells all about my exploits in servant of the Goddess.  Let’s just say that I take heads now instead of give…well you get the drift.
   
    DV:  Who trained you in your new occupation?


    CM: I’ve had excellent teachers in New York.  Mia is quite the swordswoman.  Philip and Shieh have taught me martial arts.   My dance training comes in handy here.  They call me a living weapon.  I rather like that. 
    
   DV: I'm not surprised.  Do you have a significant other in your life?

    CM: With my omnivorous sexual nature it’s rather difficult to settle.  I get around.  A lot.  But there are two lovers who mean something more to me than a congenial shag.


    Mia is the earthly manifestation of Shakti in the form of Durga, and I’m her “tiger” servant.   Grrr…we do get a bit rough sometimes.  I do love a strong woman. 


    However, I must say that Lord Liu remains a powerful presence in my life.  You’ve got to love a Chinese warrior from the former Han Dynasty turned scholar turned Immortyl elder.  He’s deep.  And dare I say sexy? 


    DV: So, where do you go from here?  Anything last secrets to reveal?


    CM: I won't tell all.  I did that in My Fearful Symmetry.  They will just have to read my saucy tale.  With my new line of work, it’s hard to say where I go from here.  I’m on a secret mission at the moment.  So, I can’t say exactly what I’m about—or as you Yanks say—what I’m up to.  If I survive this mad quest, I hope to continue to aid Mia and Kurt in their mission to find a cure for this condition that makes us perish in the ultraviolet and addicted to blood.  


   You have promised some steamy tales of me with Lord Liu.  


   Of course, I will still be blogging and interviewing.  I can’t disappoint my darlings! 




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  That's all for today my darlings.  I'll be updating with details of the blog tour soon.  


  Love and Dark Kisses,


  Cedric MacKinnon