Meet the Demons of After Hours

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Meet the Demons of After Hours

Interview Robin, Savannah and Dawn

Hi, thisis Dawn Binkley owner of Hellfire Publishing. I wanted to spend Friday the 13th,one of my favorite days with all of you. I chose a very specialinterview. A three way with Jen Hart, Robin Renee Ray and I.
Ms. Raywrote a horror short entitled After Hoursin which my assistant (among other things) and I are soul stealing she-demons.
A little secret back story. I have always teased the writer's to do things my way, orI would get them with my ruler. My little sliver of polished wood has since grownand has a sharp blade that shoots out the side and some other cool features. Myassistant Jen needed a weapon too, so that she could assist in my fauxdiscipline duties, lol. Her weapon of choice…a staple gun. Did Robin pay theprice of turning us into she-demons? I'll never tell :) Jen: I don't know nothing; never gotany memo. Oh and Dawn, I forgot to tell you that the paper shredder is workingfine now :)
Dawn:Hello, Robin and Jen how are youlovely ladies today?
Robin's response: I am doing absolutely wonderful.
Jen's response: Good Morning, Demon Momma! I'm doingsuper good, thanks for asking me to stop by for this little three-some.
Robin's response: Three-some!!! Hum, might have to write that in some where...just saying..LOL
Dawn: Robin can you share a short synopsiswith us?
Robin's response: Sure.
Day after monotonous day, Jen went about her daily routine as a bluecollar robot until one day she was bitten by a She-demon risen from the darkestdepths of Hell. Dazzled by her new found evening activities, she comes to findthat there is always a catch…she must take the life of innocents as well as thescumbags of the earth, then and only then, would she become the Right-HandDemon to her new Queen. But will the strands of her humanity keep her caughtbetween the two worlds forever? Or will she become one of the earth's mostpowerful, feared beings…after hours?
Dawn:Well Robin I have to start with whatfirst inspired you to take an idea such as this and bring it too life. Whatmade you choose to write that particular story?
Robin's response: Well, if the truth be told, it wasmeeting the two of you and falling head over heels into a lifelong friendship.I know turning you both into flesh eating, soul stealing demons might not makeit seem so, but that's where After Hours came to life. Not because I think thetwo of you are demons, but because I think you guys are two of the coolest andcraziest people I have ever met. And I have a love-hate thing with yourdiscipline tools…LOL
Dawn's response: So just to be clear, friends becomekillers in your books and enemies…die? LOL
Robin's response: Oh yeah..LOL(Jen smiles a wicked grin)Dawn: I personally love being portrayed asan evil she-demon and think it's areal life prediction, lol. Jen, what do you think of us being portrayed as ashe-demon and her protégé?
Jen's response: I have to tell you, I love it! Robinturned us into the total opposite of our real selves (**stop laughing you two,they're gonna hear you and I'm trying to be discreet here**)…Although some mayargue that point, most know we're really sweet, very helpful and understanding(**oh good lord Robin, please cover Dawn's mouth with a pillow**)…and we wouldnever, ever hurt anyone (fingers crossed behind my back) And, Robin let the Jencharacter be one sexy vixen :)
Robin's response: Alright Jen, if I put a pillow over Dawn's mouth I willget the ruler and we don't want the ruler coming out!(Jen rolls her eyes)Dawn's response: Oh yeah, right, what she said. It'sjust a story. A piece of fiction. Okay Jen I will shut up now. You can stopjamming staples in my side!
Dawn:What possessed you to possess Jen andI? Why us and not another HP member?
Robin's response: Because no one else has everthreatened to beat me with desk equipment. ; ) It was the only way I couldthink of to pay you two back without actually getting that beating…LOL
Dawn's response: Well played. If that doesn't soundevil I don't know what does. Perhaps you should write yourself in the next one.That would be uber cool!
Robin's response: Hummmm???
Dawn: I can relate to the she-demonsreliance on her protégé doing her job and their friendship. Jen is thereanything about your character that you can relate to?
Jen's response: Wow, I'd have to write my own book toanswer that! Seriously though, as Robin describes in her book, Dawn and Jen arevery close friends and Dawn trusts her with every aspect as far as work goes.Jen puts in long hours and is very loyal to her master—I mean boss, yep, I'dsay Robin is correct in the research she did, LOL
Dawn's response: Whatever! Blah, blah, blah…whine,whine. Don't make me get the ruler out! LOL. I sincerely hope somebody proofread this, because you know my fingers can't spell.
Robin's response: Don't look at me Dawn, Jen's my editor..LOL My fingerscan't sepll either.Jen's response: See, my work is never done!Dawn: I adore Robin's style and heart, youcan feel her love for the characters and how she just lets them be free, andshe's not buttoned down which you see a lot in books. Jen your Robin's editor.What do you think of Robin's writing?
Jen's response: From an editor's stand point, Robin isa dream to work with. She's very professional and gets things back to me rightaway. On the rare occasion, if she disagrees with a suggestion she will explainwhy…sometimes the reader (editor) can misperceive the way something isintended. The only real problem I have had, is I get so caught up in the story,I sometimes forget I'm working…then Ihave to go back again and edit it, LOL. Robin's stories are always solid andwell written, as I said, she's very professional.
Dawn's response: I know you have read to far withoutediting, a couple of times, no joke. But I think professional is the key wordhere. Robin is extremely professional and keeps her self well informed in thelogistics of publishing, marketing and writing.Jen's response: Oh, I so agree. And those ideas...where does she come up with them and...
Robin's response: Hello, I'm setting right here. *Blush* Thanks guys!
Dawn: I am elated to announce that there isa sequel in the works, of which we will share a bit of at the end of thisinterview, as well as bit of After Hours.So will there be a third part?
Robin's response: Oh yeah, and maybe even a fourth. Youcan't kill these two she-demons that easy, and the more I write about them themore their world grows in my mind. The character Dawn in the running story hasbeen on earth's realm for a very long time which you will see in the teaser.
Dawn's response: I know. I look so awesome for beingover a century old.
Robin's response: Absolutely, my demons don't age, baby!
Dawn: I like that After Hours is wellwritten, intriguing, and has a twist. Jen what do you like most about thisstory?
Jen's response: Hmmm, large staple gun, a tortureroom, killing, stiletto heels and I still get to work for you…need I say more?
Dawn's response: Well if Publishing doesn't work out,we will have to sell our souls then. At least I feel secure knowing that wehave a retirement plan, lol :)

Jen's response: Retirement plan? Is that something else you're going to want me to proof read?

Robin's response: LMBO
Dawn: Robin, I love the name After Hours Delight, where did that namecome from?
Robin's response: *Snicker* This may be a bit of aspoiler but Jen, as we all know from book one, likes her sexual time…now thatshe's a demon she feels she needs a mate, and at this time that is all that Ican say. ; )
Dawn's response: LOL *very true* LOL

Jen's response: Seriously guys, I told you that crap about having problems with my Twitter when I was drunk! I can't help it that I need more practice. Really, I never thought it would end up in a book.
Dawn: I would like to see my Dawn do a lotmore killing in the future. Jen is there something in particular; you wouldlike to see your character do in the sequel to After Hours?
Jen's response: I think Jen needs a pet! Not just anyold pet, I want one of Robin's hotties! :) I promise to walk him, feed him,give him a bath, pet him often, oh and he can sleep at the foot of my bed too!
Dawn's response: That's right because she-demons canbe very nurturing, but we don't snuggle.
Dawn: Was there any outside sources thatwere the inspiration for either book, something you did or somewhere you havebeen perhaps?
Robin's response: LOL…You working at the Comic bookstore and Jen setting doing her editing job. The title After Hours just poppedinto my head and the story rolled right out. A few hours later it was complete.
Dawn's response: Were you scared of what I would dowhen you were writing it? LOL
Robin's response: Not of you, just the ruler. LOL
Dawn: What is After Hours Delight about?
Robin's response: It's about the two of you with Barryand Helen, two of the demon helpers that have been with you Dawn for over ahundred earth years and the ones in book one, leaving the city and going to ahome in the country by a small town where you, Dawn, had lived in an estate backin the 1800's. Those who read the first story know that Jen had killed adetective and it seems too many began asking questions. So, it was time for anew start, so to speak. There will be more blood, but also more fun in thebedroom. ; p
Dawn: Jen is there something you would liketo say on the subject of After Hours or Robin Renee Ray, before we say goodbye?
Jen's response: Robin, I am very flattered that youthought enough of me to put me in one of your stories. It's a lot of fun to tellpeople that the character Jen is based on me! However, I won't be putting thaton my résumé any time soon for obvious reasons. You're talent as a writer issuperb and I recommend you to everyone who asks me if I've "read any good bookslately." It is a pleasure to work with you; you make it a lot of fun! Now…aboutthat pet—I'll be in touch so we can discuss the perfect pedigree :)
Dawn's response: You don't have time for pets, getback to work! LOL

Jen's response: I'm not scared of you, you know. Santa gave me a new bigger, badder and shinier staple gun for Christmas! Robin's response: I am so cracking up!!! You are most welcome, Jen and whoknows...you may just get that pet in book two????
Dawn: Robin, can you leave us with someparting thoughts, before we delve into the teasers below?
Robin's response: Just that I am so blessed to havesuch wonderful friends that allow me to write and turn them into creatures thatdo horrid things and in book two have some amazing erotic fun, before they usetheir playmates for a warm meal…LOL
Dawn:All playing aside, I am honored that Robin chose me and Jen for this rockinstory. I would absolutely love it, even if it wasn't about me. And in spite ofit, lol J

Robin's response: The honor was all mine Dawn, this is now and will always be my favorite mini series because I have the two of you as my main characters. Big Hugs to you both~

Thank you girls for joining me today,this was awesome. I haven't had this much fun since Jen and I tortured Tedo in After Hours.

Robin's response: *Snicker* Poor Tedo.. LOL

Hereis a teaser from After Hours
         His face contorted and the sting waslike molting lava on the curve of her waist. Jen groaned, holding the screamthat would have placed the blade deep into her body. He would stab and then runaway. "That's a warning of what I'll do to you if you are fucking with me inany way what so ever."
            "Iwouldn't do that. I just want to give you what you want then hopefully help youto go on your way," Jen said, doing everything she could to calm him down.
            Helaid his arm over her shoulder and turned her toward the building and pretendedto kiss her as a young couple walked briskly by. The street lights flickeredand the man jerked at the shoulders. "Your car. Now." Jen swallowed even thoughher mouth was dry, and started walking toward the parking garage across thestreet. She stuck her hand in her purse to get her keys and he slammed his fistinto her face. Jen hit the ground hard. He kneeled down and quickly rummagedthrough her things then yanked her to her feet.
            "Youdidn't have to do that, I was just getting my keys."
            "Women,"he pulled her over to the wall of the entrance and glanced both ways beforedashing through the opening with her in tow. "Never stick your hand intosomething. Next time, I'll kill ya." He said the last so close to her face shecould see the white cataract on his left eye.

Teaserfrom: After Hours Delight

        The dank smell of time past was thefirst thing to hit her sensitive nose, followed by the faint scent of staleblood. It was then that the aroma of gasoline filled the air, over powering theother scents. Soon after, the sound of a loud motor came to life causing theoverhead light to flicker to life. "Oh my goodness, this is like an old horrormovie," Jen observed as she made her way around the torture device that stillheld the remains of an extremely aged carcass.
            "Homesweet home," Dawn cooed, running her hand along the leg bone that was tethereddown to an oblong stone table. "He was the yard man when I first bought thisplace back in eighteen seventy five."
            "Yousure were a busy girl." Jen's brows wrinkled as she bent down to look at a headsoaking in a jar of clear fluid. "And who was this?"
            "Thebutler and not a very good one I might add. I thought I would be able to keepthe help, but you know how nosy some humans can be."
            "Thisone tried to court her." Helen leaned down and kissed the skull of a beinghanging from shackles on the web covered, stone wall. "She favored him so wecouldn't eat him."
            "Ithad nothing to do with that. I was actually thinking about making him amate. I found out that he wasn't into my'other side' and professed he would take his own head if I dared try to bringhim over. So, I left him down here in hopes he would change his mind."
            "Didhe?" Jen blurted out. "Sorry, stupid question." She blushed.
            "Forgetthis nonsense; I want to show you, your new home. All of this will be cleanedout, all but the butler's head that is. I kind of like the way he looks."
            "Dawn?"Jen stepped up to walk up the stairs beside her.
            "Yes?"
            "Wereyou really going to turn that man into your mate?"
            "Nowdon't go getting any ideas, Jeanette."
            "I'veasked you to stop calling me that. Only my mother calls me Jeanette, or she useto before she passed away, and she only did that when she was upset with me.Now, why not get the idea of having a mate? I have a very high sex drive, youknow."
            "Itold…"
            "AndI told you. I am not having sex with a short, wart covered twerp like Barry. Nooffence, Barry," Jen looked back, half smiling, half frowning.
            "Right…nonetaken." He looked over at Helen with a frown of his own.
            "Ican remember when you were nothing but hot for him."
            "Ah,yeah, when I thought he was a yummy, human. Had he been my type of demon wemight have a different story here. Are there any demons like me out there?"
            "Onlythe two of us can create a demon male like yourself, but he has to be willingafter he has been infected with death. If he refuses, you might as well havehim for dinner or he will be waist hanging on the wall." Dawn stopped and tooka deep breath. "Can we please talk about this after we've had time to at leastsettle in?"
            "Justknow we will be having this conversation again."
            Dawnshook her head then pulled a set of keys out of the hand bag. Once the skeletalkey was in the lock she turned and smiled at Helen and Barry, then over at Jenwho up to this point hadn't been very impressed. Well, she did enjoy the siteof the head in the jar. The door opened and Jen's jaw damn near hit the floor.Antique furniture filled the round foyer that held a horseshoe shaped staircasethat had the biggest chandelier that she had ever seen. The marble table in themiddle of the room had a crystal vase on its center with dry, dead, flowersthat draped over the sides. Still, it was marvelous.
            Therewas a curved, chest high table at the base of the staircase, placed between thetwo entrances that led to the upper floor. It was made of a rich, dark wood andwas covered in dusty photos of Dawn and people Jen didn't recognize. The twohigh-back chairs on each side of the table looked like something out of themedieval times. Both were solid wood with brass lion heads for hand rests.
            "Wantto look at this floor first or go check out the bedrooms?" Dawn asked seeingthe smile on Jen's face.
            "Youcould have told me about this place, ya know. I wouldn't have acted like a bratfor the last three days. This place is amazing."
            "Iwanted you to be surprised."

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