Nix is the hero from Pandora's Box, which is releasing on August 19, 2011, and he has an interview for that date at Clu's All Night Preview. Now's your chance to ask Nix whatever you want! Post your question as a comment. If I use your question, you will be given credit for it. Now...ask away!!!
You need to know something about Nix before you ask a question, either leave a comment below or email me at roadtohellseries@gmail.com.
Here's a mini-Nix bio:
Over 6 feet tall, athletic build, light brown hair, green eyes with golden flecks, snarky and loves women. He's a Sherlock, which is a nice way of saying he's a monster hunter. Scrappy fighter and proficient with multiple weapons. He grew up with his aunt (she's a psychic), uncle and cousin in the business. Drives a 1968 Dodge Charger and he's trying to help Madison with her little demon problem. If you need more info to ask him a question, just ask, but don't expect me to give away spoilers. =D
Huggles,
Gracen
Monday, August 1, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Name that Succubus Winner!!
At noon CST the Name that Succubus Contest ended! After another stiff competition, and only one vote separating the names, a winner has been named. That new succubus breed will hold the name LYNX, as was suggested by MINDY JANICKE. She will be given credit in the dedication portion of Book 2 in the Road to Hell series, tentatively named, Hell's Phoenix.
Congrats to Mindy and thanks for suggesting such an awesome name and a HUGE thanks to all of YOU for suggesting some wonderful names and for voting on those names!
Huggles,
Gracen
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday
Six Sentence Sunday comes from my paranormal/horror romance, Pandora's Box, coming soon from Decadent Publishing. I invite you to read the prequel to Pandora's Box by clicking on the "Lessons" at the top of the page. Now for your Six Sentences...
Madison expelled a long, shaky breath. "I think we made a mistake tonight."
Concern tensed his voice, "What'd you do?"
"Oh, nothing much. Just released a genie from its crystal prison." And used Pandora's Box to bust him out.
Pandora's Box Blurb:
Where does the road to Hell begin?
What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn't believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn't know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened with demonic connections.
With good intentions? Or by demonic design?
Phoenix Birmingham bursts into Madison’s life in a whirlwind of sarcasm and sexual appeal. A hero for the masses—and for her jaded heart—but few will ever know the sacrifices he has made or the sacrifices to come. Discovering her entire life has been influenced by multifaceted paranormal beings, Madison is determined to defeat the apocalyptic blueprint fate has decreed, but only one man dares to challenge the supernatural forces manipulating them. Even with Phoenix's aid, can destiny be denied? Or will demonic design prevail while they pay the crucial price with their souls?
In a small, sleepy Alabama town the battlefor mankind's liberty has begun...
Friday, July 22, 2011
Succubus Demon Name Contest!!!
You all suggested the names for the upcoming class of succubus demon that'll be introduced in my second book of the Road to Hell series (Hell's Phoenix). I had seven names I loved. I threw those seven names into a hat and drew out five. Those five names are:
Lynx
Haakai
Haakai
Shaytaan
Levia
Veddia
Congrats to whoever entered these names because I have no idea without looking back at the comments. Good luck!!
You may cast your vote in the poll on the right-hand side of the blog. One vote per person, please! I'll accept votes through July 27th at noon CST, at which time, the winning name will be announced.
Any questions, just ask me! =D
Huggles,
Gracen
Thursday, July 21, 2011
LIFE LESSON EIGHTEEN...
Warning: This scene contains violence and/or graphic language that some may find offensive. Please read with caution.
From the conference room window Micah watched Celeste enter his office and sashay down the hall toward him. Her blonde hair was pulled up in a fashionable style and hair-sprayed into submission. Her skintight red designer dress showcased her sultry curves while remaining on the side of classy and upstanding. But just barely. Micah wasn’t fooled. He knew her level of depravity better than most.
He opened the door when she neared and motioned for her to enter. As he shut the door, her snooty preacher’s wife voice grated along his nerves. “Summoning me to a meeting is brazen, even for you, Micah.”
His hand remained on the doorknob, as he turned to face her. Holding her stare, he locked the door. The grate of metal against metal was loud in the near silence. Her gaze fell to his hand and her fair complexion paled even more.
She notched her chin proudly and mutiny blazed from her blue eyes as she lifted her gaze to meet his. “I’m guessing this isn’t a social call.”
Micah kept his voice neutral and took a step toward her. “No.”
He slapped her. Hard enough that she cried out as she slammed into the conference room table and chairs. She palmed her face with one hand and moaned. As she pushed up with her other hand, Micah tangled his fingers in her hair and braced a hand beside her head on the table.
“Micah—”
“Silence!” He bellowed against her ear. “Before I’m tempted to commit further violence against you.”
Using his weight to trap her body beneath his, he twisted his wrist and wrenched her head at a rough angle so she could see him over her shoulder. He knew she would feel the strain in her muscles tomorrow from the odd position.
“Madison told me she caught you with the deacons.” Celeste started to say something before she saw the temper he knew shone in his eyes. Her teeth snapped together and she squelched any words she might’ve uttered. She further satisfied him by lowering her gaze. As a submissive should in the presence of any dominant. “She also confessed the verbal abuse suffered by Bruce. You’re whoring about and she’s being blamed for the unwanted attention men show her? Really, Celeste, that double standard pisses me off.”
“She is to blame, Micah. They sense her—”
Celeste cried out as he rotated his hand in her hair, more than was necessary. As a sign of surrender she flattened her palms against the table, but he didn’t relax his cruel hold. He relished her pain as his other hand curled around her throat. She deserved worse for what she’d done to Madison. As a silent threat, he added pressure in minute increments, so she could appreciate the full extent of being strangled.
Not until she gasped for air did he speak. “Unless you desire the bald fashion statement—or worse—I’d recommend you keep your trap shut.” One more word out of her mouth and he might skin her.
Celeste executed an infinitesimal nod. It was all she could manage with the way he held her. He released her and she remained bent over the table, gasping in gulps of fresh air.
After several minutes of loud wheezing, she pushed off the table with her palm curled around her throat. Bruises dotted her flesh, and the clear outline of a handprint stained her cheek.
Micah swiped the hair off his forehead and placed some distance between them before he seriously harmed her. He hadn’t wanted to injure anyone this bad in a long time.
“Please, sit.” He motioned to a chair. For a moment he thought she’d object, but she chose wisely and surrendered. Her fingers were trembling when she pulled out a chair and sat, her gaze remained focused on the hand in her lap. Her subservience pleased him, somewhat appeasing his anger. Enough that he wasn’t itching to break any bones. Yet.
He strode to her and with a finger under her chin, tilted her head back to peer at the handprint on her cheek. Flame red against her ivory complexion. She was lucky he struck her only once.
“The next time you feel inclined to seek pleasures outside of the marital bed; you’ll do it where Madison won’t discover you. Do I make myself clear?”
Celeste nodded.
He dropped his hand from her chin. “Fabulous.”
“May I speak?”
The question sounded much too impudent for his liking. Eyeing her closely, he agreed. “So long as you don’t anger me. I’d caution against that.”
“I’m assuming Madison was upset?” In silence Micah glared at her for the ignorant question. Celeste went on, “Isn’t it a good thing she came to you in a crisis? That’s what you wanted, right?”
Before today’s events, his progress with Madison wasn’t moving as quickly as he’d hoped or planned. It irritated him that Celeste may have helped him along. “Yes. But I won’t tolerate her being upset like that. Not ever. And not again.” He hoped she understood what he didn’t say. There would be hell to pay if a next time transpired. He tucked his right hand in his pocket. “I’ll punish Bruce for his abuse and you’ll support him through the shame like the good, biddable wife you are.”
Her eyes narrowed. She’d never been a good wife or a biddable one and they both knew it.
“What do you plan, Micah?” Her wary voice trembled.
Micah grinned, stepped to the door and opened it. “You’re excused, Celeste.”
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Monday, July 18, 2011
NAME THAT SUCCUBUS DEMON!!!
I promised to give away 3 items in honor of reaching 300 likes on my Road to Hell series Facebook fan page. And now we’ve reached 350 likes! I’ve already given away the T-Shirt and poster, now it’s time to give away the final item, Pandora’s Box coffee mug. This is truly one of my favorite items and I hope whoever wins it loves it as much as I do!
This contest is very similar to the last contest where I needed a Hellhound name. I’m adding a demon to my storyline in Hell’s Phoenix (Road to Hell series book 2). The demon is female (a main character) and she’s a high-level succubus, but a new succubus breed. She’s one of a kind in the demon world. She can feed through sex, can enthrall men by sampling their blood and she can ingest magical powers. If she consumes too much of another creature’s magical powers, it will kill that creature and make her stronger. I need a name for her demon breed and succubus isn’t enough to alienate her from the other succubi in the book. Demon hierarchies already in the books and not viable names are Skeletal, Neko, Plague, Citadel, Pyxis, Cardinal, and King and Queen of Hell.
I need something that sounds unique, otherworldly, dangerous, feminine, but also kick-ass sounding. Something that when other demons hear it, will make them either flee or bow at her feet, because not only is she royalty, you wouldn’t want to tick her off. What a challenge, huh? lol That’s where YOU come in. I need name suggestions for my succubus demon. Be creative! I will be picky on this name, much picker than I was with the Hellhounds. With her being a main character, it’s gotta be just right or I won’t even consider it as a possibility.
Just as when we named the Hellhound, only ONE entry per person. That means ONE name only! So, make sure you suggest your favorite name, and not 40 possible names. Any additional names will be tossed out immediately and not counted.
I will collect names through noon AM CST, July 22nd. At that time, I will choose my 5 favorite names and those names will be plugged into a poll and YOU will vote for the final name. The winner of the contest will receive the mug and I will mention them on the dedication page of Hell’s Phoenix, just like I did with those who suggested the Hellhound’s name. You'll also have the privilege of bragging to all your friends that YOU came up with the name. =D
RULES:
1. ONE entry per person.
2. Name suggestions will ONLY be taken here. If they’re posted to either of my facebook pages, or by email, they will not count, unless I’ve agreed to accept them in that form. You must contact me first to request sending it to me in that fashion.
3. Leave your email address or, once again, I will not consider the name. Nothing is more fun than trying to hunt someone down when there isn't an email associated with their blogger I.D. So, please leave an email address where you can be contacted.
4. I have a demon language I’ve created, called Xapil. If you have a name you love, but want to hear what it would sound like in Xapil, then contact me by email and I’ll give it to you. However, it’ll be up to you which name you choose to suggest as the final entry. I reserve the right to alter the name suggested to Xapil in the book, but you will still be given the dedication and bragging rights if I do so.
5. Give me a reason behind the name you pick (if you want). It might make a difference if I pick it as one of the five finalists. A lot of times the meaning of something is why I use it. The human name of the demon King in the book was chosen for its meaning, so I am a “meaning” type of gal.
6. Please ask any questions in the comment section below because chances are if you have questions, someone else has the same question.
7. Most of all BE CREATIVE and have fun!
I can't wait to read your name suggestions!
Huggles,
Gracen
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday ~ Fairy Casanova
BLURB:“I’m going to peel your garment from your body, slowly”—she groaned again at the vivid imagery— “and taste every inch of your human flesh.”
Human flesh?
She froze against his body. What a strange thing to say.
Sadie leaned back to stare at him. “You don’t think you’re…human?”
Las Vegas lawyer, Sadie Sinclair, has hit rock bottom. Bankrupt, with her reputation ruined, and her fiancé is yachting Aruba with a hot babe. Desperate for a break from reality, she contacts 1NightStand and is shocked to discover she's been paired with a sexy fairy.
Jace is about to become King of the fairies. One minor glitch, he's obsessed with humans. Before becoming King, he wants one night with a human before he's forever forbidden from crossing into the human realm. After a stellar night of sex, Jace is surprised to discover Sadie isn't just a human, but his mate. Complicating everything with the revelation, he's willing to forfeit his kingdom for her, but Sadie must decide if he's worth the biggest gamble yet.
EXCERPT:
"May I make love to you now?" Jace wasn't sure he could wait much longer to claim the sensuous woman in his arms. The way she fondled his wings turned him the fuck on, and he struggled not to take her to the floor and thrust deep inside her.
Sadie stared at his mouth as if she would consume him. Her lips were slightly parted and dewy from his kisses. The warmth of her body fused with his, creating a unique sensation of oneness.
"No, but you can fuck me now." Her voice emerged raspy, dark with excitement, and he was pleased by her bold request. A woman who knew what she wanted—so thrilling to his libido.
Jace kissed her. He caressed her thigh, worshipping the smooth texture of her skin. Her soft moans filled his sensitive ears as he moved his fingers lower, tickled the back of her knee, and dipped his hand beneath the hemline of her dress. Gliding his palm upward, the material pleated into wrinkles over his wrist.
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