Blog Bash Day 18 with Jae Lynne Davies + Giveaway

Hi Everyone!

I’m Jae Lynne Davies, author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy.

I’m so happy to be a part of the celebration. First, a huge hug to JoJo. Congrats on two years of fantastic blogging! You deserve to party for a job well done!

Whenever I write, I’m one of those authors who tends to have a specific visual in mind for my main characters. While I know readers like to envision their own version of their favorite characters, I thought it might be interesting for you to see who comes to mind when I think of my own cast running around in the world of MYTHIC. Besides, it’s nice to picture a face at the mention of a name, or if I want to toss a character into the bottomless pit of literary nothingness. Yes, they sometimes drive me mad, but it’s not ENTIRELY their fault.

 

You want to see hotties? I’ll be happy to show you two of them who drive me to the brink of insanity on a regular basis, but it’s difficult to be frustrated when they look SO good.

Jesse Metcalfe IS Nicholas Sutton

In the initial character development stages of my novel, MYTHIC, I knew from the start who my hero, vampire Nicholas Sutton resembled. Jesse Metcalfe IS Nicholas. His obsidian colored hair and soulful gem-toned eyes are among some of the traits Nicholas possesses.

Then there’s my delicious villain, vampire Mattias Vitale. I have to thank my brilliant cover artist, Stella Price for using the tattooed model on the book cover because he’s a DEAD RINGER for Mattias (see MYTHIC cover photo below). I don’t even know this hottie’s name, but if someone does, please email me. :P Yes, Mattias is shaved bald. In the novel, you’ll see that in the past, he had beautiful black hair. I figured I’d give him a more formidable look. He is badass, of course.

Mythic

Blurb: Centuries after the death of her family, human/vampire hybrid, Gianna Marino is determined to shed the blood of the vampire responsible.

Disguising herself as a human wanting to be turned, she infiltrates the enemy’s coven with the hope of bending him to her will and destroying him from the inside.

But when a handsome stranger enters the scene and is lured into their seductive game that results in a heated love triangle, she discovers a secret that blurs the lines between good and evil, forever changing the course of her existence, and destiny will soon determine on which side she’ll stand

Want a sneak peek? I’m currently working on BLOOD MOON, the sequel to MYTHIC. Dante Diakos (the lead male character) is haunting my dreams. Here’s the visual of Dante.

Romulo Pires as Dante

Now that I’ve shared the images running amuck in my mind, I’ll give you a recipe to go along with the eye candy.

Vampire’s Kiss

~ One part cherry vodka (chilled)

~ One part champagne

~ Splash of grenadine

Direction: In a martini glass, pour vodka then top with champagne. Add grenadine last to achieve the “blood” effect. Enjoy!

My favorite read? Well, there are three novels I tend to pull off my shelf when I want to lose myself in someone else’s world.

Joey W. Hill’s Beloved Vampire.

Lord Mason – A vampire master skilled in a variety of different ways. Yes, Lord Mason KNOWS pleasure with a capital “P”. Joey W. Hill possesses a writing skill so profound, she’ll have you experiencing a wave of emotion though the entire novel. Oh, and keep a glass of ice water handy while reading this one. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself coming back for another helping.

Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Night Play.

Goodness, it doesn’t get much hotter than Vane Kattalakis. An Arcadian who shifts into a wolf and has an eye for Bride, who isn’t your every day heroine. *sigh*

Larissa Ione’s Pleasure Unbound.

When it comes to demons, Larissa does them best! I find myself revisiting scenes between demon doctor Eidolon and demon slayer Tayla. Their chemistry level is through the roof!

Now for my W's?!?! question to you. Since I’ve shared the books I enjoy revisiting,

which book could you read over again until the cover is worn?

Thanks for having me, JoJo! I’m looking forward to celebrating with you again next year!

Jae Lynne Davies

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 *~* GIVEAWAY *~*

And finally, I brought a gift to the party! 

I have an eBook copy of MYTHIC
I’ll be happy to give away to one lucky commenter,
chosen by the lovely JoJo!

*** Giveaway ends tomorrow night 8-25 at midnight, winner named here

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