Best of 2011 and Beyond

Big news over the weekend, friends! The wizard of paranormal fantasy reviewing, Paul Goat Allen, revealed his Best Paranormal Fantasy of 2011 list. I am thrilled to report that GREEN-EYED DEMON made the cut. It's also exciting to be included on a list made of so many good friends and genre icons. Special shout-outs to fellow Leaguer of Reluctant Adult members Nicole Peeler, Kevin Hearne, Kat Richardson, J.F. Lewis and Kelley Meding.

Paul said that the releases of 2012 are going to have a hard time competing with the books on this list. But since I have two books coming out next year, I'm hoping we'll be able to convince him otherwise.

I do, however, think that we'll see some evolution happening in the genre over the next few years. Like Paul mentioned there's been a lot of derivative work being published–a natural course of events whenever any genre takes off–and even established authors will need to bring something new going forward. I'd love to see more male writers and protagonists. Kevin Hearne is making a big name for himself and I hope to see more dudes bringing new blood. But I also think we'll see different types of heroines and innovative genre alchemy happening in regards to world and plotting.

Speaking of 2012 releases, don't forget to enter the contest to win one of two copies of SILVER-TONGUED DEVIL here. The contest ends December 15!