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When I conjured up Akil (The Veil Series), I knew he had potential, but I didn't realise the depth of emotion he would inspire in readers. He's the bad guy everyone loves to hate.

As the series progresses, we'll be seeing more of Akil. You can't kill an immortal, right? So he'll be back, and he has a few surprises hidden up the sleeves of his sharp suit, and a glint of infinite knowledge in his eyes.

With that in mind, I've just posted an interview with Akil on my website. Here's a snippet:

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His smile twitches. “You don’t know me at all. I don’t pine over the past. Immortals who lose themselves in the past are hollow wraiths. I stare ahead, I see what is to come, and I plan accordingly. The devil is in the details.”

“What are your plans exactly?”

I sit very still and watch him with the same intensity he affords me. Beneath that sharp suit and the overbearing masculinity of him, an ageless demon waits. He is a trap. What you see, is not what you get. The truth is there, behind his eyes. People, our lives, our loves, mean little to him; we’re just dust in the wind.

“I am the Prince of Greed,” he says. “The clue is in the name.”

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You can read the full interview here: http://pippadacosta.wix.com/beyond-th...

And if you haven't met Akil; why not take a peek?

Please do leave a comment on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/theveilseries

Do you think Akil is as bad as he makes out? What do you think might happen in book 2? What do you want to happen? ;)

“It’s too late to save myself, but I’ll save her, even if it kills me.”

When Akil leaves a nine year old half-blood girl on Muse’s doorstep, it’s not long before the demons come hunting, but this time Muse isn’t the target. The Institute, Muse’s immortal brother, and the Princes of Hell, all want a piece of the little half-blood. What’s so special about Dawn, and why has Akil conveniently disappeared just as Muse needs answers?

To save the half-blood girl, Muse must first save herself, but is it already too late? Muse’s humanity is failing. Her demon hungers. The darkness coiled around her heart lures her toward madness. And all that stands between Muse and her demon’s lust for destruction, is the hope that some half-bloods do get happy endings.

The veil weakens. Titles will fall. A new Prince rises. And if Muse can’t stop them, the demons will have their day.


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The novella Wings Of Hope existed only in my head while writing Beyond The Veil and Devil May Care. The Veil Series books were always going to be about Muse's future, BUT as the series progressed readers cried out to know more. How did Muse meet Akil? How did she escape the netherworld? What was she like as demon? I couldn't gloss over these events, and didn't want to bog down the fast pace of The Veil Series books by including flashbacks (urgh!) so a prequel was the only way to get Muse's backstory out there.

Well, I set out to answer those questions, and believe me, it was the most difficult book to write in The Veil series to date. Getting inside the young Muse's head was hard enough, but add to that the fact she's demon... How does one write from a demon's point of view? Plus, she comes from a position of abuse, of degradation, and is a very different person to the feisty, confident, Muse we see in Boston in Beyond The Veil. Writing the demon-Muse was an uncomfortable experience, and not one I'd wish to experience again any time soon!

But, there is hope, and that is exactly what keeps her going.

So, the novella Wings Of Hope is now officially 'out there' to fend for itself. I'm sure you'll discover some things you didn't know about Muse (and Akil!). And to anyone joining the Veil Series anew, I promise it does get lighter!






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The third book in The Veil Series sees Muse trying to manage both sides of her half demon/half human nature, while simultaneously trying to save a young half-blood girl from a horde of demons, her immortal brother, and the Prince of Envy. And she has to do all of this while fighting back the darkness coiled around her heart.

As the third book in a planned five book series, some questions are answers, while more are asked. Our favorites are back, including Stefan (who recently won a Facebook poll for favorite guy in the series - sorry, Akil!). We meet a new character in Jenna (Stefan's ex and Enforcer hard-ass). Ryder is back - as surly as ever. And then there's Dawn, the sweet nine year old girl, who perhaps unsurprisingly isn't what she appears to be. Oh, and of course, Akil; who's motives are as gray as always - although he does finally answer some questions. As to whether he's bad? That's up to you to decide.

While writing 'Darkest Before Dawn', I ditched almost 30,000 words, I struggled with the death of a character, and wrestled both Akil and Stefan as they fought to have their side of the story told. The resulting book is more complex than the earlier novels, but no less action-packed, gritty and raw.

You'll be pleased to know Book 4 is written, and I'm now going through lengthy edits (whilst juggling another project - more on that soon!). I hope to have 'Drowning In The Dark' #4 The Veil Series ready for early February 2015, and book 5 (the final book) available late Summer 2015.

If you haven't already, please add The Veil Series books here: https://www.goodreads.com/series/1250...

If you've read the books and are up to date, don't forget to review them on Amazon (every new review helps The Veil Series find new readers). http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OKSBCA0

Thank you so much for joining me and The Veil Series characters on this journey. It wouldn't be the same without you to witness this wild ride.

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Yup, that's right. Get your twitchy fingers on a free copy of the "mesmerizing" & "emotionally charged" Wings Of Hope.

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What's it like inside Akil's head? We've all wondered. Well, two nights ago, he demanded this moment be shared and I had little choice but to write it down. He doesn't often talk to me. Usually just stands, arms crossed, eyeing me like he's imagining all the ways he could make me disappear.

Click here to experience a rare glimpse inside Akil's thoughts.

(WARNING: 18+ only please. Scene takes place between books 3 & 4. If you're expecting nice, don't click ;) ).