The Secret of Spruce Knoll: An Interview With Luke

Heather McCorkle was one of the first people I connected with when I started this blog. She's an awesome person, a supportive friend, and a talented writer. Her first book, The Secret of Spruce Knoll just released and I've already gobbled it up (yum). So today I have a treat for you! Heather has agreed to allow one of her characters, Luke, to come and visit. She's included the pic below, saying this actor would be the perfect Luke. Enjoy!

1. Luke, in your own words can you tell us what the Secret of Spruce Knoll is about?

Me of course, and my attempts to help keep the existence of our kind a secret. Well, that and this completely frustrating mixed blood girl who drops in out of nowhere and turns our world upside down. 

2. If you had to describe yourself for our readers, what three words would you use?

Powerful, charismatic, hot. But really, I don't have to tell you that. Just look at all this...

3. I hear you are proud of your lineage. Can you explain a little about that? I'd love to Lisa. Do you mind if I call you Lisa? It's such a pretty name, I like saying it, the way it slides off my tongue. My family are Hunters, people who protect our kind from others and from exposure. We descended from the very line of Hunters who helped Vlad Tepes protect Wallachia from invaders. 

4. Um, let’s stick to Mrs. Green. *clears throat* What's your family like?

My family is unmatched in both political and fighting prowess. We're ruthless when it comes to protecting our kind and aren't afraid to do what it takes.

5. If you could send a message to Heather regarding the sequel, what would it be?

You'd better drop in more chapters about me and less about Aiden in book 2. You know it's all about me anyway. And let's get to the good stuff between Eren and I already, you know it's unavoidable. 

Intrigued? Then clicky-clicky on the link above to buy a copy for your very own. I hear Heather's already hard at work on the sequel. And *checks to be sure Luke is gone* Aidan is seriously hot! Also I'm doing a guest post today over at the new blog Reel YA, so please stop in and let me know what you think of my wacky vampire idea!

What in the World is Heather McCorkle?

As my loyal followers know, Heather McCorkle won my little contest when she suggested I interview a werewolf! Now, I had to go and figure out what kind of supernatural creature she really is.

It wasn't easy.

She doesn't list too much personal info online! Fortunately, I'm not a bad detective. So, lets review what I did find out, shall we?

Heather LOVES fantasy. She writes all types - across genre, not just YA. She doesn't shun the dark stuff either. She also enjoys martial arts, snowboarding, hiking, swimming AND horseback riding. What else do I know about Heather? She's perseverant. Just take a look at her story on "How I Found My Agent." She's full of energy and very gregarious. I know this because I am a follower of hers on Twitter.

So - Loves lots of different physical activities, Perseverant, Friendly...

Heather really is a WEREWOLF! I didn't want to go the obvious route, but I think its pretty clear. Maybe I should have interviewed her. Heather, tell the truth! Do you get a little wild during the full moon?

Remember to tune in Thursday for the big interview!

Salamanders, Kickle Snifters and Leprechauns Oh My

First I have to thank my blogger buddy Christi for bestowing this most awesome "Prolific Blogger Award"

I'd like to pass it along to the following peeps:

Catherine

C. Lee McKenzie

Tahereh - yes I know I mention her a lot but she's awesome - I mean blogging for like 1 month and already 250+ followers???

NOW as to the contest from Monday:

Wow! What awesome and creative ideas you all have! It was really hard to pick. But, alas based on language barrier issues, people who might have already won (cough, Christi), and the ease of finding one to interview the winner was selected.

Next week I will be interviewing a WEREWOLF right here on this blog. So thank you to Heather for the suggestion and please tune in on Monday when you find out exactly what type of supernatural creature I think Heather really is.

SO, here's another chance for you guys - suggest some questions for me to pose to my friend the werewolf and if I use them I will credit you and link to your own blog. Plus it's just a lot of fun. Think of it as a good writing exercise. Stretch your imagination and maybe even learn a little something about these elusive creatures.

I'm an Award Winning Author!!

Well, I got this cool Creative Writer Award from my friend Tahereh the other day (thanks Tahereh!) So, based on my usual rantings lets see if you can guess what is the truth and what is a lie...

BUT before I do - I nominate the following seven writers for this Creative Writer Award!!! You should check out their blogs too!

Julie Musil

Slushpile Slut

Anna Staniszewski

Heather Kelly

Heather McCorkle

LJ Boldyrev

Jamie Harrington

Okay so here it is, and bearing in mind this is a fictional blog and today is April 1st your job is to find the one truth: I'll tell you what, to make it extra interesting the prize for the first one to get it right is a profile on my Monday Feature. If I've already done you, you can nominate someone instead. :)

1. I've gone vampire hunting with Van Helsing.

2. I am married to a shapeshifter.

3. I served a short stint as an assistant to a mad scientist.

4. I've seen a ghost.

5. My MC in my manuscript Guardian (thank you very much Guardian of the Dead now I probably have to change the title) is a werewolf.

6. The monster under my bed is named Arnold.

7. My brother is a vampire.

BEWARE!! All may not be as it seems! Mwahahaha!!! I'll post the answer and the winner on my Monday Madness blog, so be sure and check back in. Hope this was as fun for you as it was for me!!