Today it’s my pleasure to welcome over Michelle C. Reilly,
author of Witches, The Anathergians Trilogy, Book Two.
Genre: Science Fiction/Paranormal Romance
Word Count: 82k
Cover Artist: Michelle C. Reilly
Book Description
Auden, the immortal king of the Anathergians, is lost within
a sea of emotions. Rocked to his very core from his battle against the
Variants, he fears Travik—father to Auden’s Lifemate, Leah, and the Anathergian
who turned humans into Variants—has committed the ultimate evil and killed
Leah. Desperate, Auden struggles to discover the truth.
And what of Leah’s foster brother, Ceadan, who turned into a
Variant to save his sister? Was he successful? Did he survive?
Auden and his fellow Anathergian warriors join with the
council of witches to search for—and hopefully save—Leah and Ceadan.
Will they find them? Are they alive? And what is Travik’s
evil plot for humankind?
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Time to Interview!
How did you come up with the title?
For the Anathergians Trilogy, I wanted single-word titles
that conveyed what that book was about. With WITCHES, the witches are involved
a lot more than in the first book, VARIANTS. So, I felt it was a good title and
fit perfectly with my theme.
If you could spend an hour in real life with one of your
characters, who would it be and why?
I think I would enjoy spending an hour with the main male
character, Auden. He’s an interesting person and there are a lot of questions
I’d love to ask him, especially since he’s lived over five thousand years. Can
you imagine the history and knowledge he’s gained?
Tell us a little bit about the conflict in your story.
Since Witches is a part two, the conflict revolves around
the person(s) who went missing in the first book. Once they’re found, they
aren’t healthy and they require treatment. It causes a lot of conflict between
the two main characters. While they’re dealing with that, there is also a new
threat that appears that puts the entire world in jeopardy.
Tell us about your book cover and how it relates to your
story.
The mail character, Auden, is shown looking none too happy.
The reason for this is because he isn’t sure what’s going on with his Lifemate,
Leah. The female on the cover is Leah. Her eyes are closed, because it’s unsure
if she’s alive or, if she is, whether she survived what happened to her. Both
of them are shown with their Designations activated over their necks, which
indicates their powers are being used. Auden’s eyes are glowing to also show
he’s using his powers. The background
has a forest with the moon. A crescent moon is Leah’s Designation, so the moon
in the image is behind her to show emphasis of what her symbol is. Also, the trees are pertinent, as a character
uses a power never used before in the mountains. It’s a pretty bad ass scene.
Are you currently working on another story? If so, we’d love
some details.
Yes. I’m currently working on a novella for the Anathergian
warrior, Gunner. He’s an IT guy and super hot. I’m hoping to release it
sometime toward the end of January.
What sort of personality does your hero have?
Auden is a king and over five thousand years old. He’s very
regal and a bit stiff, but he’s extremely dedicated and loves Leah, his
Lifemate, beyond anything else.
What sort of personality does your heroine have?
Leah is very smart and a strong female. She’s extremely
dedicated to those she loves and protects them at all cost. Sometimes she’s a
bit flippant and stubborn… Almost to her detriment.
Tell us about your favorite writing environment. Is it
indoors, outdoors, a special room, etc.
I enjoy writing in coffee shops. I need to be able to
concentrate, so I listen to brown noise. It seriously gets me in the zone. I’m
unable to drown out background noises, the brown noise helps a lot.
What sources do you use for research?
Whatever I can get my hands (or computer) on. It has to be a
solid resource, nothing wishy-washy. I like to ask people in-the-know
questions. YouTube is an awesome resource for fighting styles and weaponry.
How long have you been writing? How long have you been
published?
I started writing numerous years ago. I’ve always wanted to
write novels/novellas, but life got in the way. I decided to self-publish and
published my first book June 29, 2014. My second October 7, 2014. And my third
on December 1, 2014. Crazy!
What genre/genres do you prefer to write? Are there other
genres you’d like to write in the future?
When I pitched my first book, I was shocked when I was told
it was science fiction. I always considered myself a paranormal/urban fantasy
author. And my books definitely have those elements. However, since many of my
characters come from another planet, I was told they’re considered science
fiction.
I also have some military romance, young adult (YA), and
contemporary romance spinning around in my helmet, so those will come along
soon… Especially the YA.
Do you write books in series? If so, share a bit about the
series you currently have published or are coming soon.
The Anathergians are a trilogy and a collection of novellas.
They’ll continue for each of the Anathergians I choose to write about. I’ll
also be doing a YA series soon!
Excerpt
Using Auden’s Bugatti, they made their way to the salon
where Ceadan had been. Auden eyed the
place. Built sometime in the 1960s, the house was now a business establishment
because of zone changes. Patches of
white stucco were missing from the walls and the faded black trim peeled away
from the wood.
When all four of them entered, the thin teenage boy at the
desk stood and backed against a wall. His wide brown eyes, outlined in dark
liner, stared at each of them. His jaw worked as if he tried to speak, but no
words came out.
Gunner stepped forward and the boy squeaked and plastered
himself closer to the wall. The Anathergian pulled Ceadan’s receipt from his
pocket. “We’re trying to track down a friend of ours and, the last day he was
seen, he visited…” He scrutinized the room and rocked back on his heels. “This
lovely establishment. Can you give us an idea of who he saw?”
The boy’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and he nodded as he
tentatively read the receipt. “Uh…” his
voice wavered, “let me see who was here that day.”
He reached for the mouse on the desk and surveyed the
information displayed on his monitor. “It…uh…looks like Daisy took care of
him.”
Gunner used the receipt like a guitar pic and strung it
across the fingers of his other hand. “And, is Daisy here?”
The kid’s eyes widened, showing an extraordinary amount of
sclera. “Oh! Yes. I’ll take you…uh… All of you to her.”
They followed the boy down a hallway and into a room on the
left. A girl with her head shaved on one
side and the rest of her fluorescent orange hair sticking out in spikes sat at
a table drawing as she rocked out to whatever music played in her ear buds.
“Uh… Daisy?” The boy’s voice shook. When he got no response, he tried again.
“Daisy, you have some…uh…men here to see you.” This time he knocked on the wall
next to her.
The girl’s head lifted, her eyebrows drawn down. When she
saw Gunner behind the kid, she smiled and pulled out her earbuds. When she
stood and sashayed around the table, Auden scanned her black pants covered with
multiple buckles. He wondered how long it took her to get them on and off.
Daisy’s gaze slowly analyzed Gunner from the top of his head
to his white sneakers. The thick liner around her eyes emphasized their blue
color. “Hey. What can I do for you?” She had a slight southern accent proving
she wasn’t a Las Vegas native.
Gunner, never one to let a good thing pass him by, put on
the charm. “Hey, darlin’. I’m looking for a friend of mine. He came here a few
weeks back and then he decided to go and disappear on us. I’m hoping you can
give us a clue what you did to him while he was here.” He reached into his
front pocket and, when the girl’s gaze followed his hand, he slowed his
movements so she could get a better look. Auden shook his head.
He pulled out his phone and displayed the photo of Ceadan
they’d found in the complex’s database.
The girl studied it while blowing a huge, pink bubble from the gum she
chewed. “Yeah, I remember him. He’s the
reason I’m orange now.”
“Orange?” Gunner asked.
“Yeah, you know?” She pointed to her head. “Orange. Except
his is yellow, you know? Like the vests construction guys wear.”
Gunner glanced over his shoulder at Auden with a raised
eyebrow and then turned back to the girl. “So, it’s like bright yellow?”
She nodded and blew another bubble. When the gum stuck to
her lip, she swiped it with a finger and sucked on it with a sexy grin at him.
Nico snickered behind him.
“So, what else did you do to his hair?” Gunner asked her.
She shrugged. “Mohawk.”
Gunner blinked a few times. “What kind of Mohawk?”
“Just your typical type. You know? Long in the middle,
shaved on the sides. And very bright.”
Gunner fiddled with his phone for a minute and then showed
the girl the display. “So, is this what he looked like after you finished with
him?”
She blanched when she saw the photo. Auden leaned over to see Ceadan now with a
high line of bright yellow hair running down the middle of his head and a
smooth scalp on either side.
“Wow.” She reached for the phone. “That’s a cool app. What’s
it called?”
“Ah, ah, ah,” Gunner said while shaking his head and pulling
the phone away. “It’s my special app. So, would you say this is him?”
She shook her head. “Pretty much. But, you’re missing his
ear studs. He had a few on each ear.”
Gunner let a breath out between his teeth and it came out
almost like a whistle. “Alrighty, then, I think that’s all we need.”
The girl swiveled toward her counter, picked up a business
card, and handed it to Gunner. “Let me know if you need anything else. I’m
always happy help out.” The sly smile she sent Gunner gave Auden a pretty good
idea of what kind of help she was willing to give the man.
Gunner nodded to the girl with a smile and a wink, and they
all circled around to leave the premises.
When they were outside, Nico said, “Dude, every single time.
We can’t take you anywhere.”
Gunner gave him a who me? look, with his arms spread wide.
“Who’s talking, Mr. I’ll-Fuck-Whatever-I-Can-Get-My-Dick-Into?”
Nico stopped and squinted his eyes. “Not whatever I can get
my dick into. I am choosey,” he paused. “Well, a little choosey. They have to
be breathing at least.”
Gunner let out a snort. “Whatever. Should I play you a
recording of growling cats?”
When Nico glared at him, Gunner quirked an eyebrow. “Then
get in the car and quit your whining.”
About the Author
Make sure to visit her website www.michellecreilly.com for
more information about her and her upcoming books.
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2 comments:
Thank you for your post and interview! I really appreciate it!
My pleasure, Michelle! Wishing you much success always. :-)
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