Lisa Desrochers is My Guest AGAIN!

The winner of GODS OF JUSTICE and a first chapter critique is: David Jace! Keep reading for ANOTHER chance to win.


I hope you all remember when Luc visited in honor of the release of PERSONAL DEMONS by Lisa Desrochers. Well, the second book of the series, ORIGINAL SIN, is set to release on July 5th! And I want to celebrate. *throws confetti* I love Lisa's writing. Especially Luc. *fans self* 


Enjoy the following guest post/scene courtesy of Lisa Desrochers, and if you stick around and leave me a comment with your email address I will pick one lucky winner of a pre-ordered copy of the book! U.S. only please. It's that easy.* This book is hot hot hot - I've read it. ;D 

Matt: *walks through wall into Luc’s apartment* It seems my sister is lusting on Lucifer, and a lot of you are rooting for them. I find this more than a little disturbing, and I’m here in his apartment to show you the error of your ways.

First, take a look around. The art alone is enough to make you think twice. He’s got three Doré prints near the kitchen, depicting different stages of Dante’s Inferno, and a print of William Blake’s The Temptation of Eve, just in case you forgot that no one’s above temptation. On the wall behind the black king-sized bed is a floor to ceiling mural of the Abyss, where he’s sure to be taking you if you spend too much time on the bed. And, speaking of the bed, the fact that it’s the only furniture in here should scare you right off. This is a lair, not an apartment.

Luc: *phases into the apartment* *glares when he sees Matt* I knew something stunk. Thought I forgot to take out the trash.

Matt: *eyes slit* Speak of the devil.

Luc: What do you want?

Matt: Nothing much. Peace on Earth…an end to war and famine…you gone. Yeah, that pretty much covers it.

Luc: *smirks* Good luck with that.

Matt: Ruin any lives today?

Luc: Not yet, but the day is young.

Matt: *glares*

Luc: Are you done? Because Frannie’s on her way over, *plucks Dante off the bookshelves* *lifts eyebrow at Matt* and we were hoping for a little alone time.

Matt: *lightning crackles over fist* If you touch her I will kill you.

*knock on door*

Luc: *glares back* Make up your mind, cherub. Smite me now or get out of my face.

Matt: *grumbles* *lowers fist*

Luc: *moves to door and opens it*

Frannie: Hey. *curls into Luc’s arms* Did you miss me?

Luc: *glares over top of Frannie’s head at Matt* Always.

Frannie: *stretches up on tiptoes to kiss Luc*

Matt: *clears throat*

Frannie: Oh. Hi Matt. *smiles* Long time no see.

Matt: It’s been, like, three minutes. *scowls* You drive so fast not even the Hounds of Hell could catch you between home and here.

Luc: *holds door open* Catch you later, cherub.

Matt: *grits teeth* When I decide to leave, I won’t be using the door.

Luc: *kisses Frannie again* Suit yourself. *sweeps Frannie up into his arms* *carries her to the bed*

Frannie: *giggles* So…Matt. Umm… *blushes*

Matt: *glares at Luc* I’m leaving. *looks at Frannie* I’ll be in the hall if you need me. *glares at Luc again* *steps through wall*

Luc: *lowers Frannie to the bed* Good riddance.

Frannie: Be nice.

Luc: *climbs onto the bed* *smiles suggestively* I thought you liked it when I was naughty.

Frannie: I’ll take you any way I can get you. *lifts Luc’s shirt off*

*Fade to black*


*Winner of the book will be announced one week from today.

Three Questions for Luc

First, I'd like to thank Lisa Desrochers and Luc for being such amazing guests and for doing this fabulous contest! I know it must have been hard to choose from all those great entries and I'm kind of glad I wasn't the one who had to do it! So, without further ado, here are the questions and the answers that Luc gave...

There were some very…creative questions. I like the way some of you think. Although several of you did ask about love and what I thought about the possibility of becoming good. Thanks for the laugh.

Before I get started on the specific questions I’ll be addressing, I want to set the record straight. A lot of you wanted to know things along the lines of what I was before I was a demon or what I did to become a demon. I was always a demon, created in Hell by King Lucifer. It’s my true essence—all I’ve ever been.

So, perusing the list of questions…hmm…

The third place question comes from April: What is the nicest thing you have ever done?

Answer your questions.

Second, I’ll answer Sherry at Flipping Pages for All Ages: Let's say Frannie chooses Gabe, any other female characters from another book you would be interested in dating?

First of all, I never lose. Especially to that impotent cherub. But, if your asking if there’s anyone else who might catch my…attention…it’d have to be that Fire chick. She’s smart, kicks butt, and she closer to my side than she thinks. Plus, with a name like Fire, how could she not be hot.

And, the most…entertaining question, which, you’ll notice, doesn’t get into my personal stuff, is from Tynga: Have you ever faced Sam & Dean from Supernatural before? If not, what would be your tactic when you do?

I’ve never faced them, but that could be entertaining. I may possibly seek them out when I’m finished with my current assignment. Their weakness is each other. All I’d have to do is get into their heads, blur the lines between right and wrong a little. Wouldn’t take much to turn them on each other. Then I would just sit back and watch. When they were done killing each other, I’d tag the soul of the one that was left standing and be on my way.

I’m gone. See you in the Abyss.

Wow! That was awesome, Luc! Winners - if you haven't already done so, please leave your email in the comments section so Lisa can contact you and send you your winnings. Everyone else, don't despair! You can still order PERSONAL DEMONS and I will be having more fabulous contests coming up, so stay tuned!

Lisa Desrochers is My Guest

You've all heard about the super-amazing-fantastic-most awesome debut of Lisa Desrochers' book PERSONAL DEMONS, right? Don't just take my word for it. Take a look at these quotes:

—“Personal Demons is as scary—and sexy—a book as I’ve read in a long time.”—Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Hourglass

—“Good versus evil shouldn't be this much fun, but it is! A hot YA debut.”—Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Fire Study

Excited? Okay. Then be ready for one of the best posts I've ever put up. Why? Because not only do I have a fabulous contest to announce at the end, prizes courtesy of Lisa herself, but the post is written by Lisa Desrochers too!! So without further ado...

When Lisa asked me to put together a guest post for her blog, I wasn’t sure what to do. I was thinking maybe something about the writing process and how Personal Demons came to be.

But then Luc, my demon and one of my narrators from Personal Demons, told me that idea was boring. What he actually said is that I’m boring. He insisted on conducting an interview to liven up the post. I’ve agreed to do it, but I’m wondering if I’ve made a mistake, because, as I sit here staring at him across the table, it feels like he has an agenda.

Luc: Everyone is writing angel books these days. *stares hard at me*

Me: Um…yeah…?

Luc: So?

Me: *beginning to sweat* So…?

Luc: So why did you write a demon book.

Me: Um… *clears throat* Well…Personal Demons is sort of an angel book—in a way…

Luc: *leans forward as eye narrow* It’s called Personal DEMONS, not Personal Angels. It’s a demon book.

Me: *drops gaze* I suppose it is.

Luc: In the other books, it seems that the *air quotes* demons are often fallen angels. Why didn’t you make me a fallen angel?

Me: Because you aren’t. *glances up to gage reaction*

Luc: *smiles smugly* No. I’m most definitely not. *pushes foot against table and tips chair back* Why did you decide to make me different?

Me: *starting to relax a little* Well, actually you decided that. You’re the one telling the story—well, you and Frannie.

Luc: *smiles*

Me: I’m just the poorly paid help with the laptop. And, while we’re on the subject, could you two talk a little slower. I can’t keep up with your conversations.

Luc: *lowers chair legs to the ground* You should be happy we let you listen in at all. Don’t push your luck.

Me: *drops gaze again* You’re right. Sorry.

Luc: *slouches back in chair* So, my origin is actually pretty interesting. How did you come up with the concept of demons being borne of sin?

Me: Well…your name, Lucifer Cain, popped into my head one day and I went on-line to research the story of Cain and Abel. I found an article that talked about the origin of sin. The phrase “creatures of sin” kept coming up and, as I flipped that over in my mind it occurred to me that, in my fictional Hell, there could be actual creatures of sin. In your case, you were borne of Pride.

Luc: *glares at me*

Me: *sinks deeper into chair*

Luc: Why did you make me a Creature of Pride?

Me: *snorts* You’re joking, right?

Luc: *glares harder at me*

Me: *thinking this interview was a really bad idea* *nearly slides off the chair under the table*

Luc: Where did you get the idea for me to work in Acquisitions?

Me: *takes a deep breath* I knew you were coming after Frannie’s soul, so where else would you work?

Luc: *drums fingers on tabletop* I suppose that makes a certain amount of sense.

Me: *nods and blows out a relieved breath*

Luc: Did you know I’d fall for Frannie? *scrutinizes me with narrow eyes*

Me: *straightening in my chair and trying not to let him see me shake* I had a pretty good idea…

Luc: *leans forward, eyes flashing red* You knew that the cherub would too.

Me: *squirming in chair* I knew there was a chance that Gabe would be drawn to her.

Luc: *through gritted teeth* And I suppose your going to tell me there was nothing you could do about that.

Me: *shrugging without looking at him* Poorly paid help. Laptop. Remember…?

Luc: *blows out tense sigh* Then you also know it’s only a matter of time before I take him out.

Me: *shrugging again* That’s between you and him.

Luc: *nods, satisfied* So you won’t get in the way?

Me: *wiggling fingers in the air* Help… Laptop…

Luc: Good. *leans back again* So, there’s nothing you can to about Frannie?

Me: Um…how so?

Luc: *fixes me in a hard gaze*

Me: *shaking head* You know she doesn’t listen to me either.

Luc: She’s going to get herself killed. *eyes darken*

Me: Then it probably wouldn’t be in her best interest for you to take Gabe out…

Luc: *pushes glowing fist across table* Are you saying he can keep her safer than I can?

Me: *sweating again* I’m saying it may take both of you.

Luc: *sighs deeply* *tucks hand into pocket* I know you’re right, but Gabriel? *grimaces* Of all the slimy celestials they could have sent…

Me: *shrugs* So, any chance there might be a truce?

Luc: *glowing eyes snap to mine* This is my interview. I ask the questions.

Me: *holding up hands* Sorry. So what else do you want to know?

Luc: *eyes lock on mine* What’s going to happen in Original Sin?

Me: Lots of stuff.

Luc: *smirks* Could you be a little more specific?

Me: Well, there are more angels…

Luc: *rolls eyes*

Me: And demons!

Luc: Great. And I suppose they come for Frannie?

Me: King Lucifer still wants her, so…yeah.

Luc: *blows out a sigh* You’re not going to make this easy on me, are you?

Me: *lifts hands and wiggle fingers again* Laptop…

Luc: Yeah, right. *stands abruptly* If you’re not going to be any more helpful than that, I’m gone.

Me: *relieved* Okay, so, we’re done?

Luc: *smiles, amused* I’ve got history homework.

Me: *cracks up despite myself* Yeah, right.

Luc: *turns for the door* See ya, Laptop.

Me: *wondering if I’ll ever live that down*

Wasn't that AMAZING? I can't wait to get to know Luc a little better. How about you? Well, I'll tell you what, if you leave a question for Luc, you MIGHT just get it answered. In fact, the best three questions (as judged by Lisa Desrochers) posted in the comments by old and new followers by Tuesday, 8PM EST will receive an answer and a prize.

What's up for grabs?

1st place: A SIGNED COPY OF PERSONAL DEMONS and swag!

2nd place: A PERSONAL DEMONS tank top and swag!

3rd place: Swag!

So don't be left out in the cold - exercise your creative writing muscles and ask Luc something. I mean how often do you get to ask a demon a question? Oh - and sorry folks, :( But, the contest is only open to those in the US and Canada. GOOD LUCK!

ALSO - don't forget to join me tonight, Thursday August 19 at 9PM EST for #scribechat on Twitter. I'm guest hosting and our topic will be world building. See you then!