Wicked Wednesday

Here we are peeps at the end of the month and summer. Just a few short months ago we were screaming for the warmth of summer days and now, well it's starting to get down right cold again.

This week is the last time we will be talking to the authors of Immortal Fire, too. But we are leaving the best for last. Our guest for today is the author of such titles as Blood of the Dark Moon, Blood and Mint Chocolates, The Longest Night, and now Dawn of the Seraphs.

Please welcome Adrianne Brennan!

Amanda: Good Morning Adrianne, welcome to Wicked Wednesday, I’m glad you could make it!
Adrianne: Morning Amanda! Thanks for the warm welcome. It's good to be here. :)

Amanda: Shall we jump right in?

Adrianne: Go right ahead! :D

Amanda: You are a member of Romance Writers of America, RWA for short. I have read positive and negative comments about the organization. What would you say to the people who think RWA is a bunch of conceded women who have nothing better to do than tear young or inexperienced writers apart?

Adrianne: I'm no longer a member. *grin* I let my membership lapse this year as I saw no support for ebook writers. That was my biggest gripe about the group, that and their definition of romance between solely between a man and a woman. I write GLBT erotica and erotic romance, and my characters are frequently what I call "gender-blind".

Amanda: In your bio you talk about a story you have been working on for a while now, do you think we will ever see the final product?

Adrianne: Eventually, yes! It's taken a back seat to finishing two series and several small projects. Such is a writer's life! I only wish I had more hours in the day to write; I could get more done!

Amanda: When you have a free moment to sit back and read, what books do you like and who is your favorite author?

Adrianne: My favorite authors include Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, LA Banks, Charlaine Harris, and Yasmine Galenorn. I read anything from mysticism/philosophy texts to m/m and f/f erotica. The bulk of what I read is all within the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy genres but I've been known to branch out for a good author every now and again.

Amanda: Of all the books you have written, which is your favorite and which one was the hardest to write?

Adrianne: My favorite was Blood and Mint Chocolates. I love the chemistry between Merideth and Kalia! They're very free-spirited, and they both have fun and have a lot of passion towards each other. I just love their relationships!

The hardest book to write was my first, Blood of the Dark Moon. I originally envisioned it as being a single story, but it grew to near epic proportions, and I knew it wouldn't be told in one book unless that book was 300k in length! I also put my main character through a lot, but I'm proud of where she wound up. She's a very strong, solid lady and I look forward to her further evolution in future books.

Amanda: When you are not writing, what do you like to do with your free time?

Adrianne: I watch anime, watch and read scifi/fantasy/paranormal shows and books, go out on my bicycle, go to wine tastings, work out on my elliptical, knit, travel, play role playing games online, cuddle with my kitties...I live a pretty full life and have way, way too many interests. Prioritizing is the key! :)

Amanda: Who is your favorite character in Dawn of The Seraphs?

Adrianne: Oh, that's tough. I've really grown fond of both Tamar and Kir. They're both very different, yet very similar people, and their relationship is very much what happens when two stubborn Alphas get together and have epic chemistry. It's just that how they express themselves and how they want to accomplish their goals that greatly differ, and provides a good deal of backdrop for some intense friction.

I also admit a good deal of love for Chelsea, Tamar's good friend. I'm tempted to give her a spin-off story.

Amanda: Finally, which of your characters is wicked and which would be naughty?

Adrianne: Kir is wicked. Tamar is naughty. At times, this can switch. :D Both of them are rule breakers, but it's what rules to break and how they choose to break them that provide some interesting, shall we say, "debates".

Amanda: Thank you for spending the day with me, I had a lot of fun and I hope you did too!

Adrianne: I did indeed! Thanks a bunch for having me here today! :D

You can visit Adrianne at her website.

I'm excited to announce that Adrianne has given us two excerpts from Dawn of the Seraphs!


Blurb:

Tamar is a Seraph, a member of an influential organization of powerful psychics known as ANGEL. Seraphs are humans who have evolved to have varying psychic abilities. Possessing a greater lifespan and intelligence than ordinary humans, Seraphs within ANGEL grow to their full potential through study and practice.

In the year 4287 on planet Earth, ANGEL has deteriorated to become the harbor of the bored elite. A small but passionate rebellion rises to take back the power they once held. In pursuit of his own dreams, Tamar is caught in the chaotic struggle for evolution, power, and to define the greater good.

Kir, an old rival from his days as an apprentice within ANGEL, resurfaces, threatening to shred Tamar’s world into bits...along with his heart. Their ideals clash, and a bitter fight ensues between them. Can Tamar’s courage save Kir from the darkness which plagues him while remaining true to himself and what he holds dear?

Excerpt 1:

“I chose you for this mission for a reason. You’ve got potential, serious potential. And it disgusts me to see you squander it on petty bullshit assignments. You’re wasting away in ANGEL, Tam, and it’s not right.”

Now he’s feigning concern. Does he think I’m stupid? Does he think I don’t remember how he treated me all throughout my time in ANGEL academy? “Oh, I get it, all right.” Tamar let out a short laugh. “You think I’m pathetic. When this is all over, you’ll have your laugh, I’m sure.”
Kir just grinned at him. “If I wanted to laugh, I’d be laughing now. Trust me.”

Something inside Tamar snapped, and his left first shot forward in an attempt to punch Kir in the face. But Kir was too fast for him, and he managed to get both of Tamar’s wrists pinned to the wall.

The rest of the motions went by in a blur. Tamar struggling, Kir shouting. Kir’s face smashing into his own. By accident? No, not by accident. Kir’s lips on his. The touch seared Tamar to the core. Their mouths pressed together, and both heat and tongues mingled into a delightful haze.

Oh hell, this can’t be happening. Kir is kissing me...?

And oh, it felt good. Tamar was on fire, his cock hard and throbbing in his pants. How long had it been since he had a partner? Way too long.

The air smelled of spice, sex, and sweat. Tamar could make out the underlying hint of cloves from Kir’s cologne. Wrists now free, his hands tangled themselves in Kir’s hair. Ha, it won’t be neat anymore after this. Bet he frantically combs it after sex so he doesn’t have bedhead.

Kir ripped open the front of Tamar’s pants and yanked them down, freeing his erection from the bondage of clothing.

(I’m dying to find out how you taste. Shall I find out?)

Tamar sucked in his breath. Was this Kir’s intention all along? Blow his mind, then blow him? I’ll never understand this guy as long as I live, and I’m going to be living a damned long time....

Excerpt 2:

Irritated, Tamar struggled not to drum his fingers on the desk before him. He didn’t want to look like one of the non-activated—those impetuous, immature students back in the halls of the ANGEL academy who had yet to have their "Archangel" DNA turned on. After all, he was one of the activated. He had earned his extended lifespan through countless years of trials, study, and discipline.

But the female official before him tried his patience. She might be pretty if she showed any emotion. Or passion. Or any amount of ambition whatsoever to do anything besides sitting behind a desk.

Tamar read her name badge: “Alia”. The woman’s auburn hair packed tight into a bun. Her smooth features and bright but bored brown eyes would’ve placed her age at around maybe twenty-two, twenty-five Terran years at most. But like him, she was a Seraph and had undergone the necessary psychic development and training at the academy. Perhaps she graduated years ago—decades, even. In fact, it was quite conceivable she had a few centuries on him.

It would explain her unhurried, apathetic countenance while she reviewed the myriad of datadocs required to process his application. In Tamar’s experience, the longer one stayed inside the walls of ANGEL, the more complacent one got. Deadline? Schedules? What was time to someone whose lifespan was immeasurable?

He couldn’t wait to get out of there.

“Do you have Form 31-B filled out?” Alia inquired in a monotone which grated on Tamar’s ears.

Tamar gritted his teeth. “Yes.” He made a few quick strokes on his datapad and sent the information to Alia’s computer.

Maybe she is the computer.

“Excellent. You’re now approved.” She smiled, but her eyes remained blank. It took every measure of Tamar’s training and self-control to not let down his shields, even for a peek, to see what really went on beneath her uninterested surface. If caught, the disciplinary actions he would face afterwards wouldn't be worth it. Not to mention it would nullify all of the datadocs he just had reviewed and approved over the past several hours, and the hard-earned clearance would be revoked.

Not worth it not worth it not worth it not worth it.... He forced a polite smile onto his face. “Thank you.”

All that just to be allowed to use my abilities outside of ANGEL. How fragging fantastic.


All right peeps, this is the last week to get your enteries in for the paperback version of the Immortal Fire Anthology! All you have to do is post our DDR button on two of the sites whether they are your own or if you get permission from another site that you frequent. You have ten chances to win if you post your story more than twice, so what are you waiting for, get to postin' and email the links to me at ddrreviewswickedwedredr@gmail.com.

I'd like to thank the authors of Immortal Fire for spending time with me this month. I have had a wonderful time getting to know you all and I can't wait to see what you guys come up with next!

Peeps same sentiments! I am glad we have been able to get to know one another and as always here's to wicked day dreams and naughty nights!