PSF Interview & Giveaway: Michelle Rowen “Demon Princess: Reign Check”

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My guest today is Paranormal author Michelle Rowen.  Her YA Demon Princess series debuted with Reign or Shine, and the sequel, DEMON PRINCESS: REIGN CHECK just released last month. Tynga had the privilege hosting Michelle earlier to talk about her PNR series Living in Eden, she’s back to answer all our questions about Demon Princess, and Bloomsbury has sent along with her 5 copies to giveaway!  Details below.

Michelle Rowen writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, futuristic romantic suspense, and young adult fantasy. She has been on the Waldenbooks/Borders Group romance bestseller list and was the winner of the 2007 Holt Medallion for Best First Book and the 2009 Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award for Best Vampire Romance. Her books include the Immortality Bites paranormal romance series, the Demon Princess books for young adults, and in May 2010 she launches a new paranormal series, Living in Eden, with the first book “The Demon in Me,” which is a fun, romantic look at demonic possession. Trust her, it’s totally possible. Michelle lives in Southern Ontario and is the 2010 President of Toronto Romance Writers. She wields her power wisely.

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Interview

ATUF: The Shadowlands is the the dimension between the human realm and the Underworld. How did you come up with this concept and can you tell us more about it?

MR: Nikki’s father, a demon king, rules the Shadowlands, which works as a magical barrier between the human world and the darker demon worlds. If he ever leaves the magic would be broken and demons could escape and enter our world. It’s an important job, and one that shows that he’s not evil—he’s a protector of humans. It was important for me when creating Nikki’s world to establish this. If he was the king of the Underworld or Hell, that would bring up a whole different bunch of issues that I wasn’t interested in exploring. I like my demons to be the good guys, even if they end up being misunderstood. ;-)

ATUF: What made you choose demons as opposed the standard paranormal creatures like vampires and werewolves?

MR: I’d been writing vampires for a while, and my muse presented me with an idea that involved a demon. I wanted my heroine to find out a secret about the father she never knew about -- and it had to be something big, something that would affect her life and the way she looked at herself. Learning that you’re half-demon opens up a lot of interesting areas to explore.

ATUF: How is writing the YA Demon Princess series different from your adult Immortality Bites series?

MR: Surprisingly, it’s not that much different for me from a writer’s perspective. I guess the major difference is that I’m writing about a 16 year old rather than a 28 year old and there is a huge difference when it comes to how the characters interact at those ages and what they want in life, friendship, and love.

ATUF: There is a new love interest for Nikki in REIGN CHECK, Rhys, 'the handsome teenage king of the faery realm.' Who do you think is better suited for her? If you were Nikki, who would you pick?

MR: Yes, Nikki gets involved in a bit of a love triangle between Michael, a servant of her father’s and a “Shadow,” one who is very different from human in ways that are shown more in REIGN CHECK. She also gets to know Rhys, the king of the faery realm, who comes to the human world in an attempt to investigate the prophesies about Nikki that make him think she’s a threat to his people. Oh, you asked who I’d pick if I was Nikki? Ha, like I’m going to answer that. ;) Both Michael and Rhys are hot and very worthy in their own ways.

ATUF: Can you tell us about your favorite scene in DEMON PRINCESS: REIGN CHECK?

MR: My favorite scene is about halfway through the book when Nikki’s at a Christmas party, stuck in a room with someone she doesn’t want to talk to if she can help it. And there just happens to be mistletoe involved at a very inopportune time.

ATUF: If DEMON PRINCESS: REIGN CHECK were ever made into a movie, who would your dream or, to keep things interesting, nightmare cast be?

MR: If someone was willing to make REIGN CHECK into a movie, I’d be so happy I’d let them cast just about anyone they wanted in it (not that I’d have any say in the matter!!).

ATUF: What other projects can we look forward to reading from you soon?

MR: I’ve got a few projects coming out in adult paranormal romance, starting with the second book in my Living in Eden series, SOMETHING WICKED, in October. More demons, only way different than princess ones. Also, my second Harlequin Blaze, TOUCH AND GO, is out in November. In 2011 I’m back to vampires, only totally different than I did in my Immortality Bites series. These vamps are scary and these books, starting with NIGHTSHADE in Feb 2011, are darker with an urban fantasy/thriller edge to them and they were lots of fun to write.

ATUF: What are some of your favorite titles/authors in the paranormal genres?

MR: To name just a few off the top of my head: Suzanne Collins, Stephenie Meyer, Richelle Mead, Jackie Kessler, Eve Silver, Charlaine Harris, and Kelley Armstrong.

ATUF: What was the hardest thing you had to learn in order to become a published novelist?

MR: Patience. And I’m still trying to learn it. ;-)

ATUF: In honor of Paranormal Summer Fest, can you describe your perfect Paranormal Summer read? And where would you love to be vacationing while reading it?

MR: A quest, a thrilling adventure, romance, danger, a hot hero and a sarcastic heroine who hate each other at first, but must work together or else, circling the globe in search of magical treasure. Hopefully the first in a series. Does it exist? I don’t know. Maybe I’ll write it. LOL. I’d like to be reading it on the deck of a cruise ship. *Sighs happily at thought*

ATUF: Thanks so much for stopping by Michelle.  Come back anytime!

Visit Michelle online:

• Website
• Blog
• Twitter
• Facebook

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Want to read more from Michelle Rowen?

Immortality Bites
1. Bitten and Smitten
2. Fanged and Fabulous
3. Lady & the Vamp
4. Stakes & Stilettos
5. Tall, Dark & Fangsome

Demon Princess
1. Reign or Shine
2. Reign Check

Living in Eden
1. The Demon in Me
2. Something Wicked

Novels
Angel with Attitude 
Hot Spell

Anthologies
Kiss Me Deadly
Bewitched Bothered & BeVampyred
The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance

Giveaway

Giveaway courtesy of Bloomsbury USA 

5 copies of DEMON PRINCESS: REIGN CHECK by Michelle Rowen

 

Book Description

Enter the world of Nikki Donovan, a demon princess hell-bent on living a normal teenage life!

Nikki Donovan has had a lot to deal with since learning she was half human, half demon. But things take a darker turn when Rhys, a gorgeous — but potentially dangerous — faery king enrolls at her high school to investigate Nikki’s potential for fulfilling an apocalyptic prophesy. Nikki knows she’d never turn violent, and she certainly couldn’t destroy the world…could she?

Of course, all Nikki really wants is to be reunited with Michael, a Shadow creature whose status as her personal servant is further complicated by their undeniable attraction to each other. Even though the rules of the Shadowlands strictly forbid their romance, Nikki is determined not to let Michael go. But when she is summoned to the Underworld to appear before a demon council, it will take all her courage — and perhaps a bit of demon-level strength — to get herself out again.

Click HERE to read an excerpt of DEMON PRINCESS: REIGN CHECK

GIVEAWAY GUIDLINES

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3. Entries for all Paranormal Summer Fest giveaways must be received by Midnight MST on July 4th.  All the giveaways winners will be announced on July 6th.

I would greatly appreciate if you shared this giveaway on your blog or favorite social networks.  And please say hi to Michelle. Thanks!

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