Monday, November 12, 2012

Something Witchy - Interview and Giveaway with A.J. Myers!


When did you begin writing?

I began writing in 2008 when my daughter ran out of vampire stories to read. When she first asked me to write her a book, I had to force myself not to laugh. But, with both her and my husband telling me I could do it, I sat down at my keyboard and started to type. And I’ve been typing ever since. Since the voices in my head scream nonstop day and night, it’s either that or go crazy.


What drew you to the paranormal romance genre?

As a reader, I’ve always loved paranormal romances. As a writer, there are just so many things you can do with it. I like the idea of turning a monster into a hero and a hero into a monster.


Is Something Witchy your first novel?

No, it’s just my first published novel. I actually manage to pound out two, sometimes three, a year. And that’s not even counting the unfinished goodies waiting to be completed on my laptop.


What would your ideal career be, if you couldn't be an author?

Not an author? (shudders at the thought). I guess I’d have to say a copyeditor. I like the idea of reading a book before everyone else gets to and getting paid to do it. Since I totally suck with commas, though—seriously, just ask my copyeditors—that’s a dream I will probably never see come true.


Which of your characters is your favorite?

Ember, hands down. Strong, determined, independent, insecure, funny, beautiful…there’s just so much about her to love. She’s every teenage girl I know wrapped up in one tiny package.


What are some of your favorite movies/tv shows?

The Harry Potter series, The Covenant, and the Underworld series are my favorite movies. I love Vampire Diaries and CW’s new series, Arrow. There’s also The Walking Dead and Hell on Wheels on AMC and Teen Wolf on MTV. Other than that, I’d really rather have a book and an iPod.


What is a book that you're dying to read?

I’m anxiously awaiting the second book in the Outer Bounds series by Sara King. I plan to take a whole two days away from my computer just so I can read it. My editors might kill me, but it’ll so be worth it.


What do you do in your spare time?

Spare time? (stares blankly at the screen for ten seconds) Between writing and the craziness of my life, I don’t really have a lot of spare time. When I do find a minute to breathe, I spend it with the loves of my life, my husband, Ronnie, and my kids, Trey, Ben, Sierra, and Taylor.


What are you currently working on?

I am currently working on Something Wicked and Something Wanton, the second and third books in the Mystics & Mayhem series. Thanks to the awesome editing staff at Parasite Publications, it should be a very short wait for everyone to find out what Ember gets herself into next.

 http://www.ajmyersnovel.com
 



My name is Ember Blaylock. Welcome to the World of Weird—better known as my life.

It wasn’t always like this. I was once a normal high school senior, just filling out college apps and trying to stay sane long enough to get out of Moonlight, Missouri. Preferably before I ended up in a straight-jacket out of sheer boredom.

At first, my only problems were my increasingly unwanted ability to see the dead and my desperation to remove the stalker known as my ex-boyfriend from my life. Somewhere along the line I must have pissed off the Bad Karma Fairy. Maybe I stepped on the wrong toadstool or peed in Loki’s personal swimming pool—I really don’t know. All I do know is I’m about to have the worst week of my life. Maybe the worst week of any teenager’s life. Ever.

All because of a dead guy.

From the second pale, too-hot-to-be-real Nathan Ashley stepped out of the wreckage of his mangled sports car, my life spiraled into complete and utter chaos. One minute, I'm quasi-normal, the next I’m being kidnapped by a vampire, I’m having weird, creepy powers sprout up out of nowhere, and I’m running from a demon who wants to get more familiar with my anatomy…or kill me. Again. Yeah, did I mention he's done it before?

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38 comments:

  1. I would buy some books that I have been wanting to get for a while and maybe finish getting a few Christmas presents. :)

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  2. Um... more A.J. Meyers Books :) And Sara King's.

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  3. Wow, I was really honored to be included. Thanks, AJ! :)

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  4. I loved the interview!
    I would buy my teen a Kindle for Christmas.
    It would so help with her love of YA and School books.

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  5. I'm interested in making bunnies, so I'd use some of the money for bunny materials, and there's no way I can pass up the opportunity to buy more books. Love, love, love them! I definitely want Something Witchy. The voice is just amazing.

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  6. I need "free stuff". With a gift certificate I could actually PAY for books (or rather buy my wife the paranormal romance books she thrives).

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  7. I am so selfish - hangs head in shame - I would try to make a dent in my kindle books wish list of course LOL Thank you for sharing with us today. I am definitely looking forwards to Something Witchy :)

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  8. With Christmas sneaking up on me, I could sure use that gift card!! Plus I'm always in need of thermal mugs!!

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  9. Great Interview! I would, of course, buy books with the gift card but I would also buy some Doctor Who/The Hobbit fan-girl things ;)

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  10. Id buy some Christmas gifts for my 4 boys :) Thanks so much for the chance!!!

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  11. I would buy books and a Christmas present or two for my kids! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  12. I would get the things in my wish list!

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  13. I would put it toward the purchase of a Kindle Fire HD.

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  14. I would put the GC toward a tablet for my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  15. I would buy books & bed linen. I like to read in bed.

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  16. I would find something to buy my husband, since he does so much for us.

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  17. I would buy more books, I love to read! Maybe a new shirt??? Most likely books.

    cmucha319@yahoo.com

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  18. I would buy more books!!! YEAH!! Cant have too many of those!!

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  19. Books for me and something for my husband & my kids!

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  20. Is there any other answer, BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS. A kindle and a bookshelf can NEVER be too full. There are wonderful adventures and unlimited friends to be found with in their pages. Kim

    p.s. Great interview :-)

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  21. I would love to make a dent on my book wishlist. I would also get stuff for my family.

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  22. I am currently saving amazon gc from giveaways to purchase a kindle :D Thanks for doing the giveaway.

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  23. I would get a few more christmas presents for my son, and a few new books for me. =]

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  24. A lot of YA dystopian books.

    -Britt T.

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  25. I would definitely buy a lot of books. My little sister is getting a Kindle Fire for Christmas, so I would love for her to have all of her favorites!

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  26. Books, of course! ;) I have 7 nephews and 1 niece, and they are all getting books for Christmas, so some of it would go for them.

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  27. Well, I do have a massive to read list...I would also gift a few copies of favorites to friends, because the only thing better than new books is sharing books you love with others.

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  28. I am not sure if I would clear out a majority of my wishlist or finally break down and get the Kindle HD. I would lean more toward the Kindle HD I think because my regular Fire is starting to run slow because of all the books on it. If I do that,I can give my niece my Fire and continue trying to turn her into a book nerd like her auntie!

    I cannot wait to read the book. It is next on my TBR list. Downloaded and ready to go!

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway and congratulations on the amazing release.

    Best wishes,
    Marlena
    charmedpoms(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. Books and xmas presents. Thanks for the chance!

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  30. I'd buy a lot of book off my Amazon wishlist, maybe graphic novels or a couple of boxed sets of YA.

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  31. Thanks so much for the giveaway! I would buy lots of books for myself lol and for friends for Christmas. Aww so nice you got into writing by writing a book for your daughter. I love paranormal romances. I think paranormal is great because you can really do anything you want with it. I love Vampire Diaries an Arrow!

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  32. Books, of course, probably mostly graphic novels. I don't have nearly enough books scattered on my floor, sofa, and bookshelves.

    I'd also buy Christmas gifts for my friends/family, but they'd probably end up getting books too.

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  33. Hey, I was wondering when you were going to announce the winners :)))))

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