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March 26, 2012
Cupid's Enchantment (Naughty Cupid) by Michelle M. Pillow
Contrary to popular belief, Cupid is not a cute little cherub. And he'll take revenge on any who say differently. Just ask Ilar, Commander of the Lycaon guard…
Lady Rhiannon's beauty is distracting suitors from her older sister and ruining her chances at marriage, so her father has her locked her away in a tower. Believing she is going crazy from the isolation, Rhiannon hears a frightful voice. The next thing she knows, she's waken up in a strange forest pursued by mythical wolf men. And, worst of all, their leader is taking her home with him.
Ilar is irritated to discover an enchanted female—a human, their ancient hunters—disrupting his Lycan Guards. One sniff of this mortal's enchantment and the men go insane, trying to kill each for her hand. Only in making her his lover can the spell be broken. Ilar has no choice but to claim the female for his own. But who knows what will happen when Cupid's Enchantment is broken.
Reviews
"I highly recommend Cupid's Enchantment to lovers of magic, passion and love, I truly enjoyed it from first page to last." –In the Library Reviews June 2006
"4 Blue Ribbons! In CUPID'S ENCHANTMENT, Michelle M. Pillow has written another wacky, wonderful, and spicy book." –Romance Junkies, June 2005
"4 Angels! Cupid's Enchantment proved very entertaining with the twist on Cupid's role in the love department. I often found myself laughing out loud at his antics." –Fallen Angels Review, June 2005
"4 cups! Michelle M. Pillow has taken an old favorite and given it a new twist." –Coffee time Romance, March 2005
4 1/2 UNICORNS! Michelle Pillow again built a world that comes alive around you and her characters are real enough to touch and feel for. I highly recommend Cupid's Enchantment." –Enchanted in Romance, June 2005
March 20, 2012
Dave Galvan, Interview by Michelle M. Pillow
Dave Galvan, Interview
Michelle M. Pillow, www.michellepillow.com
Founder of the Paranormal League of America (PLA), Dave Galvan, has been studying the paranormal since an unseen hand threw a book at him back in 2002. Since day one he's been enthusiastically devouring all he can on the field, and furthering his knowledge in pursuit of the truth. Since starting PLA, he's focused on investigating the paranormal in Oregon where he's "battled a demon at the Oregon Coast, faced laughing ghosts in Central Oregon, chased obscure energy signals in a house in Portland, was stalked by a full figured apparition at a local cemetery and sat in the mud while waiting for the ghost of an Native American chief."
Dave recently released his first book, Paranormal League of America Presents: Researching America's Most Haunted Locations; A Paranormal History, which details the top twenty haunted locations in the US. It can be purchased on Amazon.com.
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Q: What inspired you to write your latest book, Paranormal League of America Presents: Researching America's Haunted Locations?
Dave:To be honest, I was getting tired of all those 'Most Haunted Places in America' lists that you see in every newspaper every Halloween. These lists are written by young journalists moving up the ladder who just get their ideas off the internet. This is similar to me writing a book about heart surgery. I know nothing about heart surgery, why should I write anything about it? It goes the same way with ghost hunting. Why should someone who has never hunted ghosts be writing about the subject? It seems to me that someone who actually has experience in the field should be the one who writes these lists
Q: What is the Paranormal League of America?
Dave: The PLA is a ghost hunting/paranormal group I co-founded in 2008
Q: Do you believe in the supernatural? Or are you a skeptic?
Dave: I walk the fine line between both. What we perceive as the supernatural is all around us all the time. However, just because someone experiences something doesn't mean it belongs in that category.
Q: Which of the locations/stories in your book are your favorites? Can you tempt us with the highlights?
Dave:There are a number of places that I found fascinating. I think the 'Old Slave shack on Hickory Hill' really piqued my interest. Here is a place where slavery was illegal, and the owner of the location was running a reverse underground railroad kidnapping humans and selling them into slavery. It is a very sad story that I hadn't heard about until I did some research in to it. When one reads up on stories like this, one realizes there are so many stories that people didn't hear about in history class.
Q: The book is dedicated to your wife. Is ghost hunting a family affair?
Dave:Not at all. My wife is a supporter of what I do, but is the ultimate skeptic. I consider myself fortunate that I married someone who supports me in such a way that I am able to take time away from my family life to research these things.
Q: Why do you think readers, and society in general, are fascinated by the paranormal?
Dave:It's the great unknown! Humans are basically explorers, if we are not trying to find answers to what we don't know, they why would we bother living our lives.
Q: What are your favorite paranormal shows, movies and books?
Dave: Karen Frazier's book, Avalanche of Spirits: The Ghosts of Wellington, is a fantastic read. I must admit I enjoy reading about anything local to me, like Jefferson Davis' The Haunted Tour Guide to the Pacific Northwest. There are haunted locations all around us, so I do enjoy reading about the ones closest to me. A great book is Will Storr vrs. The Supernatural.
Q: If given the chance to decide, would you become a ghost?
Dave:Of course!! First place I would haunt would be the Playboy Mansion!!!!
Q: How would you react if you came face to face with a full bodied apparition?
Dave:I have seen one, and what I did was freeze in my tracks, drop my jaw and stand there for about 15 minutes.
Q: What does the future hold for your writing?
Dave: I am currently working on my second book, Paranormal league of America Presents: Satan and Demons; A History of the Modern Exorcism, which I hope to have completed by April.
Q: What are your thoughts on the use of sensitives in the field?
Dave: I do believe that there are people who have an ability that I don't. On the other hand, I do believe there is a scientific theory and mathematical formula for everything in the Universe. We may not know that formula as of now, but we will. Until then, we call it 'supernatural' and 'paranormal'.
Thank you, Dave, for joining us.
To learn more about Dave, PLA, or his book, please visit him on the web at www.paranormalleagueofamerica.org. Interview by Michelle M. Pillow, www.michellepillow.com
March 19, 2012
Seduction of the Phoenix by Michelle M. Pillow
THIS IS PART OF THE DRAGON LORDS / LORDS OF THE VAR SERIES
This book picks up where Lords of the Var: The Pirate Prince ends, with Princess Mei's family.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A prince raised in honor and tradition, a woman raised with nothing at all. She wants to steal their most sacred treasure. He'll do anything to protect it, even if it means marrying a thief.
Prince Zhang Jin is a man raised in honor and tradition, so it is a great surprise when he is compelled to claim a stranger as his bride who has neither. Francesca La Rosa is hardly a match fit for a prince. Though beautiful, she is a thief with one thing on her mind–stealing the sacred Jade Phoenix of his people. But the mystery doesn't end there. With the aid of the spirits of his ancestors he must discover who this woman is, why she would destroy the Zhang Empire and most of all, if she could ever return the love that is growing in his heart.
March 13, 2012
Author Dee Tenorio, Interview by Michelle M. Pillow
Author Dee Tenorio, Interview
By Michelle M. Pillow, www.MichellePillow.com
Dee Tenorio has a few reality issues. After much therapy for the problem—if one can call being awakened in the night by visions of hot able-bodied men a problem—she has proved incurable. It turns out she enjoys tormenting herself by writing sizzling, steamy romances of various genres spanning paranormal mystery dramas, contemporaries and romantic comedies.
Her newest Paranormal Romantic Suspense series, "The Resurrection," delves into the world of wolf shifters. "Tempting The Enemy" (Book 1) and "Deceiving The Protector" (Book 2) are currently in stores.
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Q: What inspired you to write your newest release, Deceiving The Protector?
Dee:Is it too simple to say I'm a "Dog Person"…well, not THAT way, lol. I've been reading about shifters for a while, always assuming it was something I couldn't really do, but really admired. Then one day, I got an idea about a shifter running for her life, because as strong as she was, there was something even more powerful, something inevitable, after her. Once I got started, there was no stopping the story, which takes a great amount of its world from history. Mankind has never been kind to what it doesn't understand and shifters would fall into that category very easily. I haven't looked back since. 
Q: When world building, did you base your story off of known myths throughout history?
Dee:Not a myth, actually, but history, yes. The Resurrection series is actually stories of survival, about genocide gone unchecked and how far people will go to stay alive. I'm a Native American and I was brought up learning about the eradication of my culture and the systematic way it was achieved. Then, my Mother worked in a Jewish Temple, which was one of the greatest places to learn about a culture so completely different than anything I've ever known. I'd always been into history, but learning about the Holocaust from survivors and their children…well, that definitely stayed with me and I wanted to imbue my characters with the strength I saw in true survivors.
Q: What myths or legends inspired you?
Dee:LOL, well, not directly, but it's always been one of my favorites, Hades & Persephone—dark, powerful hero, heroine standing up to him. There's a LOT of that in this book.
Q: Why do you think readers, and society in general, are fascinated by the paranormal?
Dee:I think most people wish they were stronger, able to do something extraordinary. It doesn't get more extraordinary than turning into a dangerous predator at will. Plus, the heroes tend to be written with a lot of…well, stamina, lol.
Q: What are your favorite paranormal shows, movies and books?
Dee:Hmmm, that's a tough one. I love Shelly Laurenston's shifters—OMG, SOOOO much!—, Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series (Can I have a SnowDancer of my very own, pleaaaaase?) and Sherilyn Kenyon's shifters are right up there with Lora Leigh's Breed series for favorite guilty pleasures.
Q: Do you believe in the supernatural? Or are you a skeptic?
Dee:Absolutely I do. I've seen and heard too much not to, but I make it a point to respect things I don't fully understand and most importantly don't want in my house, lol.
Q: Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
Dee:It's more a questions of when DIDN'T we have any. Basically, growing up, we found ourselves in a number of somewhat haunted houses. My family tends to have a certain sensitivity to that kind of thing. Personally, though, it's the "knowing" thing for me. Knowing that things are coming, good or bad, can be somewhat difficult. I can't actively use it, but it has come in handy at the strangest times. The bad thing is knowing something painful or life changing, like losing a family member, is going to happen soon, but having no ability to change the outcome.
Q: What kind of paranormal creatures do you wish you could meet?
Dee:The friendly kind, lol.
Q: If given the chance, would you become a shifter?
Dee:I WANT to say yes, but I don't know that I would. Shifters would have to be very careful in our world. I talk in my sleep. (Discretion is not my middle name.)
Q: How would you react if you came face to face with a shifter?
Dee:Lots of OMG-ing and then, probably, "Can I pet you?"
Q: What does the future hold for the Resurrection Series?
Dee:Hopefully, several more books. That's the plan anyway. I really want to explore the world, show the other groups that make up the different parts of it. I'm working on Book 3, which is about The Sibile, a group of psychic mercenaries that live a bit like the Amish, in small communities around the world. The males are essentially slaves and though the women are powerful, they aren't that much freer. Really excited about where the story is headed. I'm planning a free read on my site for the spring and at least another two novels after that. That's my hope anyway.
Q: Have you ever been to a psychic and/or a past life regression? What did they predict for you?
Dee:Nope, I haven't. Well, unless you count my Mom, who took one look at my future husband when he was thirteen and declared he was staying in the family, with a pointed look at me. Mom's good that way. She also calls scores for football scores, but never bets on them. She has morals. Unless you're playing Yahtzee. Then she'll slaughter you by calling the dice.
Q: Have you ever been abducted by aliens?
Dee:I'm guessing my family doesn't count, lol. Nope. My feet have always been planted firmly on the ground. (I don't air travel well, they probably figured that out and moved on.)
Q: Do you plan to continue writing paranormal stories when the Resurrection Series ends?
Dee: Most definitely. The dark overtones very much fit my writing style and I love being able to interject it with humor and sensuality. Now that I'm here, I think I've finally found a writing home.
Thank you for joining us, Dee!
To read more about Dee's books, please visit her on the web: www.deetenorio.com Interview by Michelle M. Pillow, www.michellepillow.com
March 12, 2012
Call of the Sea (Call of the Lycan) by Michelle M. Pillow
Ian O'Connell, heir prince to his clan, has no plans to settle down even though his untamed nature keeps him on the prowl for female company. The only woman he could ever want saved him from a watery grave before disappearing from his life forever. But that was a long time ago, too long for a mortal woman to have survived. Though he searched for her, in the end it was in vain.
Cursed by the power of the Cancerian crab, Ceana is doomed to spend her eternity in the ocean as a mermaid. Her only relief is on a full moon, when she becomes human and must find shore. Centuries have passed and she's all but given up on the one who could save her. Brief passion is all she has and she's willing to take what she can get–especially if it's with an intriguing lycan who's untamed nature just might be her salvation.
Reviews
"5 Angels! A delightful surprise for paranormal readers…job well done!" Jessica, FAR, August 2006
"4 1/2 Stars! CALL OF THE SEA is a hot and naughty version of Arielle, the little Mermaid, meets the Big Bad Wolf. Ms. Pillow wrote an interesting story with very intriguing characters." Love Romances, August 2006
"4 Tattoos! Call of the Sea by Michelle M. Pillow is a fantastic addition to the Planetary Passions series; the fast paced action mixes well with the beautifully painted world …I found myself fascinated until the very last page …I will definitely be looking forward to more stories in this exciting series." Megan, Erotic Escapades, July 2006
"4 Stars! Michelle M. Pillow has begun her new Call of the Lycan series with a story of burning passion and intense emotion." Caye Kim, Just Erotic Romance Reviews
"4 1/2 Hearts! if you want to read a steamy Werewolf novel, with funny elements and a wicked villainess, you really should get CALL OF THE SEA!" Love Romances, 2007
March 6, 2012
Cynthia Eden, Interview by Michelle M. Pillow
Cynthia Eden, Interview
By Michelle M. Pillow
Cynthia Eden is an award-winning author of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She writes everything from vampire heroines to dragon shifter heroes, demons to succubae. She lives in the South, loves long, hot summers, and supernatural stories. Her latest paranormal romance releases, Eternal Hunter and Hotter After Midnight are available in all major bookstores.
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Q: In your book, Hotter After Midnight, your heroine is a psychologist who primarily treats supernatural patients. What inspired you to create such a character?
Cynthia: I was inspired to create Dr. Emily Drake (my monster doctor) because a friend of mine is a psychologist and I've always been fascinated by her job. However, I wanted a paranormal slant on this story, so I decided that Dr. Drake would be psychic—and she'd mainly treat paranormals. When a paranormal crosses the line in my story and begins to kill humans, she's the only one who can profile him.
Q: Why do you think readers, and society in general, are fascinated by the paranormal?
Cynthia: I think people like to believe there is more to this world than meets the eye. For centuries, people have been fascinated by the paranormal—the idea that something "more" may wait in the darkness intrigues us…even if it also makes us afraid sometimes!
Q: What are your favorite paranormal shows, movies and books?
Cynthia: I am a huge fan of Supernatural—I love seeing all the new paranormal characters that are introduced each week. And, of course, I'm also a diehard Buffy fan. Spike is one of my all-time favorite vampire anti-heroes. He blurred the line very nicely for the good guy/bad boy and like so many other folks out there, I found myself tuning in to see how he would develop—and to see if he'd get the girl.
Q: Do you believe in the supernatural? Or are you a skeptic?
Cynthia: I definitely believe in the supernatural. I think there is much more to this world than what we see every day. Psychic phenomenon, past life experiences, ghostly encounters—I think all of that (and more!) are certainly possible in our world.
Q: If given the chance, would you become a vampire?
Cynthia: No, while I do enjoy writing about vampires, the blood drinking would be a turn-off for me.
Q: How would you react if you came face to face with a ghost?
Cynthia: I'd try to communicate with the ghost. Yes, maybe I've watched too many Ghost Hunters episodes, but I'd want to try talking. The ghost would be there for a reason, right? What does he/she have to say?
Q: What does the future hold for your writing?
Cynthia: I've recently launched a new paranormal bounty hunter series for Kensington Brava. The first book in the series, ETERNAL HUNTER, released in January, and the second book, I'LL BE SLAYING YOU, will release in July of 2010. I'LL BE SLAYING YOU is a vamp story. It answers the question, "What happens when you become the thing you hate/fear the most?"
Thanks for joining us, Cynthia!
You can learn more about Cynthia and her books at her website, www.cynthiaeden.com. You can catch Eternal Hunter (1/2010) and the mass market re-release of Hotter After Midnight (12/2009) in bookstores now.
Interviewer Michelle M. Pillow is an award winning author of over sixty published books. She writes in many romance fiction genres and can be found at www.michellepillow.com.
March 5, 2012
Stop Dragon My Heart Around: Romancing the Recluse By Michelle M. Pillow
Romancing the Recluse By Michelle M. Pillow
Viktor Dracodomus' biological clock is ticking. As a dragon shifter, he only has a short time left to find his mate and reproduce or he'll be forever sterile. Considering he's lived for centuries, it shouldn't be too hard. But there's one catch. This recluse hasn't been on a date for some time–since Queen Victoria took the throne. Modern women are nothing like those he remembers dealing with.
Samantha Egan's life is in a slump, despite the fact she's an heiress. She was just fired from a volunteer job, her boyfriend left her and she's all alone in the world. But being the lady of propriety she is, she can't believe it when she is compelled to start making out with a stranger in the middle of Central Park. Now the sexy man won't keep his hands to himself and it's all she can do to say no.
Be sure to check out – Stop Dragon My Heart Around: Tipping the Scales by Mandy M. Roth
Reviews
5 Cups! Ms Roth and Ms Pillow are a writing match made in heaven. I love when they team up because I know I will laugh, sigh, and gasp on each and every page. Stop Dragon My Heart Around is a double threat with the two heroes as twin brothers on the hunt for their mates. The heroines are funny, smart, and full of spunk. I highly recommend this book to satisfy your voracious appetite for sex, action and, of course, love." Coffee Time Romance
"4 STARS! I applaud Michelle Pillow…Bravo! This made this book a fantastically engrossing read." JERR
"5 Angels Michelle M. Pillow applies her amazing talent to this story and introduces us to the world of unreality. Dragons really do exist. Not only do they exist, but they live amongst us as humans. Viktor is a delightful throwback with a wounded heart. He knows what he needs, but doesn't realize, until he meets Samantha, that it's also what he wants. I really enjoyed the first story in this pairing." Fallen Angel
"5 CUPS! As with all Ms Pillow's stories, humor and sex war for first place. The battle is always won by the reader who is treated to some of the hottest love scenes and the funniest dialogue and situations. This a wonderful read with a hero who steals your heart and a heroine who stirs the green monster in any girl's heart." Coffee Time Romance
"Romancing the Recluse is hot, sexy, and decidedly delicious!…Three cheers for dragons!" Joyfully Reviewed
February 29, 2012
Raven's Recession Gift Card Giveaway!
Raven's Recession Gift Card Giveaway!
We know times are tight. We're feeling the pinch too. We also know that the first things to be cut from most household budgets are the luxuries like book buying. Often we have contests that features free downloads or paperbacks (yes, we're including those in this too) but we thought it would be nice to do more—to help ease the pinch as best we could. Our solution, a massive gift card giveaway contest. We're giving away thousands of dollars worth of prizes! (We've given away thousands and are STILL doing it!)
How does it work?
Glad you asked! Once a month we'll randomly select winners from those who have entered. They'll be notified via email.
What are you entering to win?
You're full of awesome questions! We have lots and lots and lots (can't really stress this enough) of gift cards to nationwide retailers to give away, plus free book downloads, free paperbacks, and pretty much whatever else we can think to toss at folks come winner selection days. Examples of just some of the ones we'll be giving away—Wal-mart, Meijer food, Gordon Foods, Kroger, Visa pre-paid cards, Borders, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Outback, Chilis, Red Lobster, Old Navy, Macy's, Sears, Hot Topic, JcPenny, prepaid gas cards, starbucks, and many, many more. Also, we'll be tossing in free downloads of our books and paperbacks as they're available to us to giveaway. UPDATE to prizes: DSI Lites, kindle ereaders, video games, moives, tv box sets and much, much more!
How often are we selecting winners?
Monthly! Again winners will be notified by email and if it's a gift card (rather than an e-gift card) that you won, we'll need your snail mail addy to send it to you. Don't worry, we'll ask you for it if you're a winner.
Can I pick which gift cards or prizes I get?
No, sorry. We're randomly selecting winners and pairing them equally as random with prizes.
How do I enter for a chance to win?
We'll be drawing out winners from a few different places this time around. From our Raven Books newsletter mailing list members, from Raven Books Twitter Followers and from Raven Books' owners Michelle Pillow & Mandy Roth's personal mailing lists, facebook followers and twitter followers. If you're already on all the mailing lists and follow each twitter/facebook, yay, you're already entered to win! If not, here are the direct links for each.
The Raven Books Email Newsletter
Mandy M Roth Email Newsletter
Michelle M Pillow Email Newsletter
Michelle M Pillow Twitter
Mandy M Roth Facebook
Why aren't you posting winners name publicly?
We got dinged for doing this and are taking a small break. Apparently, not all people who enter contests want their name out that they entered and won. (Frankly, I find this odd but that's me… Ouch, Michelle just slapped me for saying that publicly. I feel someone had to.)
When should I start?
Now! The sooner the better. We'll repost this contest page in its entirety at the start of each month of the contest as a refresher for any who might have missed it and a reminder to any who might want to enter more than once.
Can I get a bonus entry if I also promote this contest in addition to promoting Raven Books?
You sure can! Just be sure you're promoting Raven Books first and foremost. Then, if you spread the word about the contest too, you'll be entered multiple times.
Any stipulations?
Yes, you must be 18yrs old or older to enter. Contest is void where prohibited. No, we will not send you cash equivalent and all the other normal disclaimer stuff inserted here_____. Yadda yada yadda yada….
February 28, 2012
Author Candice Gilmer Interview by Michelle M. Pillow
Author Candice Gilmer Interview
Michelle M. Pillow, www.michellepillow.com
I had the pleasure of meeting author Candice Gilmer at a joint booksigning a few years back. If you follow my other articles in Paranormal Underground Magazine, you know that I've had my first paranormal investigations with the Wichita Paranormal Research Society (WPRS). It was at this same signing that I met the group, including Candice's husband, WPRS Investigator Bob Gilmer. Needless to say, we've talked several times since.
Writing has been a natural evolution for Candice over the years. She's been telling stories since she was old enough to speak. "What started out as merely reciting the words of Cinderella when I was three developed into a love for stories and story telling that to this day rules my life," said Candice. Like any good storyteller, her stories get bigger with every telling of them.
Her latest release, book three in the The Moonlight and Shadows series, Broken Shine can be purchased online at Amazon.com and in bookstores. You can learn more about Candice and her books at her website, candicegilmer.com.
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Q: In your book, Broken Shine, your hero Liam is an immortal Knight Templar. What inspired you to create such a character?
Candice: Well, I liked the idea of mythical creatures living in the world, vampires, werewolves, dragons, yeti, all of them somewhere. But I always thought there should be some kind of police force for them, some organization that kept them in line. And the Immortal Knights Templar were born.
Q: When world building, did you base your story off of known myths throughout history? If yes, which ones? If not, how is your world different?
Candice: I had to do a lot of studying of the Knights Templar, because I wanted to be as true to their history as possible. They thrived for two hundred years, and were wiped out by a greedy French king and the Pope he kept in his pocket. I found it fascinating that such a massive organization like the Templar Knights could be removed so easily, and wondered what happened to them. How did they disappear, where did the literally thousands of knights go?
Q: What myths or legends inspired you?
Candice: I'm inspired by the wonder of "what if." And of the idea that love shall always triumph over pain, and good will always win over evil. Without those, to me, stories would be impossible to read.
Q: Why do you think readers, and society in general, are fascinated by the paranormal?
Candice: I think they want to know the answer to "what if" as well. "What if" this dogma is right, or that belief? "What if" that wasn't just a shadow. "What if" my grandmother can come back and comfort me after death. It's fascinating stuff to think about, whether one believes in ghosts or not. Or the idea of the paranormal in general—the old adage that there's a grain of truth to every fantasy story. What would a vampire really be like? What about a werewolf? Would they live like the rest of us, or be ruled by their passions? Again, the "what if's" are hard to resist.
Q: What are your favorite paranormal shows, movies and books?
Candice: On television, I was a huge Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fan. Movie wise, probably my all time favorite paranormal themed movie was Fallen with Denzel Washington. Extremely scary about a demon that can leap from person to person by touch. I can't listen to that song "Time is On My Side" by The Rolling Stones without getting a shiver up my spine.
Q: Do you believe in the supernatural? Or are you a skeptic?
Candice: I believe that there is a great deal in the world that we can't explain, and we probably will never be able to explain, which makes it interesting to debate the connections. Because I do believe that everything is connected for one reason or another, and we find what we are supposed to find, whether it be people, things, or experiences.
Q: Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
Candice: I've had a few paranormal experiences. Probably the most common thing that has happened to me, and still does on occasion, is my muses and guardians sending me to bed. When I was pregnant with my first child, I was up late, working on a story or something on the computer. Behind me, there was a loud bang, and I leaped about three feet in the air. Shaking, I found a stack of DVDs thrown across the room, from one side to the other. No one was in the room, my husband had in bed for a few hours. Needless to say, I ran through the house and climbed into bed. And since then, when I am staying up too late, working too hard on a project, I will have similar experiences happen—books falling over, toys coming on, and things tipping over. Now, I just raise my hands and say "Fine, I'm going to bed."
Q: What kind of paranormal creatures do you wish you could meet?
Candice: The nice kind? Actually, I'm not sure who I'd want to meet. Maybe one that was incredibly forthcoming about what it's like truly being a mythical. Like the little things, like would vampires drink bagged blood, and how would they spice it to make it taste better. Or would a werewolf really remember what they did in wolf form?
Q: If given the chance, would you become a mythical creature?
Candice: I don't know that I'd want to be a mythical creature more than I'd want to just hang out with one, and talk to them. I think that would be a very interesting experience. Just hanging with a vampire. Or a werewolf. Or a dragon.
Q: How would you react if you came face to face with a ghost?
Candice: Um, scream, I'm sure. Or shake my head and tell them to go away. Depends on my day, I think.
Q: What does the future hold for your writing?
Candice: I'm working on quite a few pieces right now, in the paranormal romance and the contemporary romance genres, as well as I have a manuscript doing the rounds within the industry. I am continuing to create more stories, and I just love the creation process. Editing, not my favorite, but the creating of the writing is amazing.
Q: Have you ever been to a psychic and/or a past life regression? What did they predict for you?
Candice: Yes, I have been, and they predict interesting things for me and my future—good things that I can't wait to happen. However, as much as love getting psychic readings, my least favorite part is the lack of time schedule. Because I'm impatient. I want to know, dang it, if in seven months, or seven years, if I'm going to be on the best seller's list.
Q: Have you ever been abducted by aliens?
Candice: Um, no. And never wanted to be.
Thank you for joining us, Candice!
To learn more about Candice and her books, visit CandiceGilmer.com. Interview by Michelle M. Pillow, www.michellepillow.com
February 27, 2012
Red Light Specialists – now in print
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Authored by Michelle M. Pillow, Mandy M. Roth
Futuristic Romance
Three sexy secret agents. Three even sexier missions…
Bianca, Sonja and Trinity were given a choice-become RLS-69 special agents or continue to serve out their prison sentences at the Restigatio Woman's Correctional Facility. Trained to complete their mission by any means necessary, these women aren't afraid to pull out all the stops. With their freedom on the line, they'll do whatever it takes to get the job done. From combat to seduction, their targets won't know what hit them until it's too late. There's only one problem…their handsome targets have a few secret weapons of their own.
