Backlist Blog Hop

This weekend, I’m participating in the Backlist Blog Hop! (Which I keep trying to type as the “blacklist” blog hop – no, brain, that’s something very different.) Which might seem silly for someone who only has two books out so far, but I haven’t had a chance to give Hainted some love for a while.

Hainted was my first venture into the world of writing m/m romance outside of fanfic. It was something I’d thought about for quite a while, but not in a serious way. Oddly enough, I’d had the basic components of the book in my head for almost a decade by that point: the southern setting, Dan raising his two siblings after their parents died, the gothy city boy/love interest showing up to ask for help. But none of it had ever gelled for me.

Then one day in the summer of 2011 a very random-seeming though popped into my head: “Oh! The two guys in question are neo-shamans who have to lay the violent dead!” Keep in mind I hadn’t even thought about this story for years, at least not consciously. Within a half hour, I had five pages of notes. After that, I never looked back.

So to celebrate my very small backlist and show my first book some love, I’m giving away a copy of Hainted to one random commenter. Or, if you already have the book, I’ll instead send you a copy of the not-yet-released Hunter of Demons. You must be over 18 to win, and you must also leave your email address in the comment so I know how to get in touch with you.

And don’t forget to check in with the other blogs participating in the hop, all of whom have more great prizes you can win! Click here to see a full list!