"Gena Showalter has created another exciting adventure for the Lords of the Underworld. The Darkest Pleasure brings a tidal wave of passion and pain that catches the reader off guard, but carries them through this fabulous tale." Fresh Fiction"Ms. Showalter takes readers on an engaging adventure where demons thrive on death and destruction, and hope burns eternal." Darque Reviews
"Showalter pulls readers in, gives them a ride to remember, and plenty to think about... a dazzling author..." In the Library Reviews
I had the opportunity to meet New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gena Showalter recently and I'm happy to have a Q&A and book giveaway here. Gena will give a copy of one of her books to someone who leaves a comment -- the winner to be chosen at random. The contest ends on Friday evening.
Gena is amazingly prolific, and has written 13 novels, including the Lords of the Underworld series and the Alien Huntress series. (I know, I feel like a total slacker.) The Underworld series follows six immortal warriors, each tormented by a curse, who must save the world from destruction.
Her most recent novel is the third of this series, The Darkest Pleasure. You can read an excerpt of this novel -- as well as Gena's other books -- on her website. You can also read the prequel to the series as an ebook.
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MARTA: Congratulations on the latest novel in your Lords of the Underworld series! Please tell us a little about The Darkest Pleasure.
GENA: Thank you so much. The Darkest Pleasure features Reyes, an immortal warrior possessed by the demon of Pain and forbidden to know pleasure. Poor guy has fallen in love with a mortal woman the gods want dead – a woman his best friend, the demon of Wrath, has been ordered to kill.
MARTA: What are the challenges that face a nice girl from Oklahoma when she's writing about male demons' torments in Hungary?
GENA: At times it was emotionally draining because I had to tap into so much darkness and agony, and I really do love these men. Hurting them hurt me. But I just tried to remind myself that the more I put them through, the happier they would be at the end of their book and the more they would appreciate the joy that is known as woman : - )
MARTA: What or who influenced or inspired your writing?
GENA: First romance I ever read was Silver Angel by Johanna Linsdey, and I was hooked. I had to read more. And the more I read, the more my own stories began dancing around in my head.
MARTA: What's next for this series?
GENA: I just finished writing The Darkest Whisper (May 09). This is Sabin’s story, the keeper of Doubt. His heroine, Gwendolyn, is someone I didn’t see coming. She just appeared in a dream one night and I knew I had to introduce her to Sabin. I’m so glad I did! Their story. . . I shiver every time I think of it!
MARTA: You write in different genres, from straight romance to teen fantasy. Do you have a favorite? Is there something you'd like to write, but it's completely nuts?
GENA: Paranormal romance is my absolutely favorite. I love the possibilities, where anything I imagine I can write.
MARTA: Where can readers find out more about what you're doing and keep in touch?
GENA: I’m all over the place!
Website - Blog - Lords of the Underworld
MARTA: Okay, Richard Armitage's people call your people and want to make a movie out of one of your books, and you're like, "OMG, Richard Armitage!" Which character and which book would be the best for him and why? You could also use Gerard Butler for this question.
GENA: I watch so little TV I had to google the name (sorry!) I think Gerard Butler was in "300", though, yes? If so, I could see him as Maddox from The Darkest Night.
Don't forget to leave a comment, if you'd like to be entered in the contest for one of Gena's books. The winner will be chosen at random, and the entry deadline is Friday evening.
To find out more about Gena and her books, here's author Jill Monroe's hysterical interview with Gena.
27 comments:
Enjoyed the interview today, love this author!
Interesting! I would be really curious to read one of her books.
Great interview. Gena is a wonderful author.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Gena for a few moments at Conestoga before she had to leave. She is an absolute sweetheart! I've been reading her books since I stumbled on Heart of the Dragon and have been hooked ever since.
Loved the Q & A, and had a laugh over the filmed interview with Jill Monroe. lol I'm really enjoying the Lords of the Underworld series! :)
love your interviews!
love gena's books!
I liked the interview. You did a good job. Never knew about Gena before. I can't wait to read this series.
Thanks guys!
I had so much fun making that video. Jill Monroe is my BFF and filming with her just makes me love her more :)
Hi, Gena! Well, that explains how you were able to keep a straight face during that interview. I bet she still refers to your book as "Ssssavor Me, Ssssslowly."
Will we see any more videos with you two?
Squeeeing I got to meet Gena at the RWA author signing. Dummy me ... didn't think I needed either of the books she was signing. OOPS.. by the time I realized it there were none left. :(
I loved "Catch a Mate." Are there plans for the other characters to get their own stories?
There are many more author talk videos. You can find them all at www.authortalk.tv We've interview Kresley Cole, PC Cast, Rachel Vincent and many others with lots more on the way! BIG ones on the way :)
Right now there is not a sequel to Catch A Mate in the works, but maybe one day! I would like to tell Jake's story.
That's good news! I'll post those videos through the week.
Loved the interview..im obsessed with the lords..they rock :)
Would love to read the book. Great interview.
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I have heard great things about the Lords of the Underworld series and would love to get my hands on it. Love the interview and would like to say Congratulations to Gena on her latest release.
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Great interview!
I love the Lords of the Underworld and I am about halfway through The Darkest Pleasure and I can say that I have loved all of the Lords and can hardly wait for the next one!
I get such a kick out of the Author Talks and I check out each new installment.
Have a great week everyone.
Hi Gena!! I have read about these books and just so excited about them! I loved PLAYING WITH FIRE my last read by you and so looking forward to more in that series (the laughter was good with that one with the fires the heroine set) And now with the Lords Of The Underworld, its so exciting reading about these! I'd love to be in the contest! I heard too more are coming in the series too! How did you ever get to writing three books to come out in a row?
Good interview. I've heard about the books before but have never tried them. I think I'm going to have to change that - starting with the Alien Huntress series. They sound really good. :0)
Wonderful interview! Count me in for this contest!!!!
Have been wanting to read one of her books!
great interview and I have two of your dark books in my tbr pile. Looking forward to finding time to read them.
They were able to release three in a row by holding on to the first and second, giving me time to write the third.
Thanks guys!!
Hi, Gena!
I read the first Lord book and totally loved, I'm really looking forward to reading the others.
By the way, you're so lucky with the really awesome covers!
Great interview! :)
Oh! Gerard Butler = great choice! he's sooo hot. *grins*
Great interview! Please enter me for the contest! I love Gena's covers. So beautiful!!
Love The Lords of the Underworld series so far, can't wait for the next one.
It was fun reading the interview. I actually just randomly got Heart of the Dragon and that is how I found out about you and the series Lords of the Underworld ^^ I can't wait to read more, and I will definately be needing some good books for my traveling this summer (I will read 1-3 books on each flight ^^) I am excited to see what you will bring out next ^^
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