Meet the Hero From Dream King

1. What is the name of the book where we would meet you? What genre is it?

I met my writer,Tara during one of my notrual journeys. This meeting lead to my adventure in THE DREAM KING. The story is a paranormal time travel adventure.

2. Who wrote the book?

My writer is Tara Newlands, an interesting cute woman from Arizona.

3. What do you think of the author? You can tell us the truth.

I think she’s a funny, clever, if not a bit strange woman who loves pizza and something called Cheeios. Mmmm, I don’t eat them myself. But, she seems to think they’re great. LOL

4. Tell us a little about yourself. How would you describe your appearance? That's more than just really cute or drop dead gorgeous. Give us enough detail to get a clear idea of how you look.

Well, I’m a good looking guy. I really don’t think about my looks much, I like keeping in shape because I never know when I might be called on to slay a dragon. I’m 6’1, broad shouldered, lean but, not thin. Amanda, my help mate says I have got the more beautiful green eyes. It’s funny I never thought of my eyes has beautiful.

5. What character are you in the book? Are you the hero, the best friend, the side kick, the hero and heroine's child or someone else?

I’m the hero of the Dream King.

6. Is there a specific reason why you're in the story? Don't give us any story spoilers, but you can share some teasers if you want.

My former lover, Amanda disappeared after a rouge mage stole her from me. I’ve fought tooth and nail to find her.

7. What time period do you live in?

Well, I’m over 150 years old. I’ve lived in New York most of my life and currently I have a house in Phoenix, Arizona.

8. Where are you from? I was born in Long Island, New York.

9. Do you live in the same place now?

I still have my colonial outside New York City.

12. What special skills or abilities do you have?

I am a master magus gifted and skilled in mental persuasion, telepathy, shape shifting, etc.

13. How do those affect your part in the story?

My gifts aided me in the protection of the people I love.

14. Are you happy with the story?

Yes, I think that Tara did a great job presenting my story.

16. Tell us about your past. Can you share one really good experience and/or one really bad experience? I know that bad experience can be tough, but it would tell us more about what you've been through.
I think the worst day of my life was the day Jonathan stole Amanda from me. I felt like I failed to protect them both. He was my friend, I should have told him how Amanda made me feel. It might have spared all of us a great deal of pain.

17. Who is the most important person in your life? Tell us about them.
Amanda is the important person in my life. In the 150 plus years I’ve been there. I’ve seen the best and worst that humankind has had to offer. Amanda grounds me.

19. How does that person impact you and your life?

She’s bought so much joy and happiness to my life. I’m grateful to have met her.
20. Do you have any children?

No
21. If you do, tell us about them. If you don't have any children, you can tell us why not - but, only if you want to tell us.

It’s not that we don’t want them. We’re happily working on correcting that now. LOL

22. What do you see in your future?

I’ve working to develop the skills of my students because the world as great need for them. I’ve been given unsettling news after future events that could affect the whole life and my students and I must be ready to face them.

23. Do you think your author is going to write another story about you? Or, are you part of a series?

My story in the first in a series about my people and our leaders.

24. Do you like being a character in a book?

Yes, I like the thought of someone sharing in the life I’ve had and learning about my people.

25. If someone ever decides to make a movie based on your story, who should play you in the movie and why?

Possibly, Clive Owen because he was really classy in the movie ‘Sin City.’ He reminded me of the lengths I’d go to protecting the people I love.

Its been great to talk with you. If you want to tell us anything else, feel free. Also, tell us about a website where we can learn more about you and where we can buy the book.

My story is available now at Red Rose publishing at www.redrosepublishing.com and will be available at Fictionwise.com shortly. My writer, Tara is available to chat with at www.facebook.com/taranewlands , also at www.freewebs.com/taranewlands and www.myspace.com/taranewlands

Meet Viktor Cherkasov from Once Upon a Moscow Night by Judith McGuinness

Okay -- its time to tell us about that hunky hero in your book.

What's his name?
Viktor Cherkasov.

Why did you pick that name?
It’s a good, sturdy Russian name for a good, sturdy Russian character.

Give us a brief description of how he looks.
Viktor is in his early fifties, but he is still conscious of how he looks so he keeps in shape. Tall and solidly built, he has salt-and-pepper hair, a full beard, and steely grey eyes. He favors dark colors for his clothes and would never be caught dead in a pair of jeans.

Is there anything unusual about his appearance?
Most people are intimidated by his intense, commanding presence.

Who does he love? Why?
Viktor met Kate Barnes while she was vacationing in Moscow. Her exuberance for life completely rocked his world, and it was love at first sight.

Does this person love him?
Most definitely, but she doesn’t say it to his face. She was waiting for him to make the first move.

Tell us about his family. Are they important to him?
Family means everything to Viktor, but he hasn’t been lucky enough to have a good family life. His wife left him to be with someone who could lavish her with material objects. His older son, Eugeny, was killed while serving in the military, and his other son, Alexei, favors the company of criminals to spite his father.

Where is he from?
Moscow, Russia

Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude?
Very much. Viktor grew up during the Communist regime and it had a very important part in molding his life. It made him cold, stern, and unable to express his emotions verbally even when he wants to do so.

What does he want out of life?
A comfortable life surrounded by a loving family.

What's his biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)
Viktor is not comfortable with romance and finds himself tongue-tied when trying to express his feelings.

Did you write more than one story about him?
No.

How would he describe you?
Viktor would say I create characters that could jump off the pages and live in today’s world.

Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share.

Please provide your website link.
www.judithmcguinness.com

What is the link to buy your book?
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Once-Upon-A-Moscow-Night/Judith-Mcguinness/e/9780595492404/?itm=2

It was wonderful to meet him. Thank you for bringing him to meet us. By the way, do you have a picture of him that you'd like to share?

Meet Kate Barnes from Once Upon A Moscow Night by Judith McGuinness

Tell us about your heroine --- the female lead in your book.

What's her name?
Kate Barnes.

Why did you pick that name?
It seemed the perfect name for a very modern American woman; crisp and to the point, just like her.

Give us a brief description of how she looks.
Kate is in her twenties, petite but curvy. She has blonde hair that she usually wears in a ponytail, and she has sapphire blue eyes.

Is there anything unusual about her appearance?
Without meaning to be, Kate is innately sexy. Every guy she meets is instantly turned on by her, whether she wants them to be or not.

Who does she love? Why?
The love of her life is Viktor Cherkasov because he is so different from every other man she’s ever known. He’s mature, handsome, cultured, and a fabulous lover.

Does this person love her?
Most definitely, even though he doesn’t tell her until near the end of the story.

Tell us about her family.
Kate is from a single parent home with no siblings. Her father abandoned them before she was born and because of this, her mother taught Kate not to trust men.

Where is she from?
New York City.

Does her hometown affect her behavior, thoughts and attitude?
Being a New Yorker made her savvy in the ways of the world at an early age. Kate knows what she wants and goes after it. She’s also a good judge of character, especially when it comes to men.

What does she want out of life?
Kate wants to enjoy life to the fullest. She sees everything as a grand adventure, an opportunity to experience new things and to meet new people.

What's her biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)
Even though she’s a modern woman, Kate wants a fairytale romance. She wants to be swept off her feet and carried away by her knight in shiny armor.

Did you write more than one story about her?
No. The story of Kate and Viktor fit very nicely into one book.

How would she describe you?
Kate would say that I like to write reality into my stories. Fantasy romances are fun, but you sometimes need to read a love story that might actually happen to you some day.

Is there anything else about your heroine that we need to know? Feel free to share.
Kate hopes that you enjoy her book.

Please provide your website link.
www.judithmcguinness.com

What is the link to buy your book?
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Once-Upon-A-Moscow-Night/Judith-Mcguinness/e/9780595492404/?itm=2

It was wonderful to meet her. Thank you for bringing her to meet us.

Meet the Hero From The Neurology of Angels

1. What is the name of the book where we would meet you? What genre is it?

My name is Elizabeth Rose, and I live in a book called The Neurology of Angels. It is a novel about the hearts inside the business and politics of drug development.

2. Who wrote the book?
The writer of The Neurology of Angels is Krista Tibbs.

3. What do you think of the author? You can tell us the truth.

I think Krista cares very much about me and my daughter, Sera, and she wants to solve the difficulties facing the man who is trying to develop our cure.

4. Tell us a little about yourself. How would you describe your appearance?

Oh, this is a tough question. Since my husband died, I haven’t given much thought to my appearance, because I’ve been so focused on Sera. Let’s see, my hair is light brown and on the longish side. I guess I’m a fairly stylish dresser, or once was – are skirt suits still in fashion? I try to look professional at the law firm, but I spend most of my time in jeans when it’s just me and Sera goofing around at home.

5. What character are you in the book? Are you the hero, the best friend, the side kick, the hero and heroine's child or someone else?

Hmmm. I think my daughter and her friend, Lexi, are the heroines of the story. But some might say it’s me, the quiet catalyst for the two major events -- Galen Douglas’ medical discovery and a health care summit on Capitol Hill.

6. Is there a specific reason why you're in the story? Don't give us any story spoilers, but you can share some teasers if you want.

I think I gave that away in question 5!

7. What time period do you live in?
We live in the present.

8. Where are you from?
I was born in England.

9. Do you live in the same place now?
I moved to the States when I was very young, and I am an American citizen.

10. Tell us about your hometown and your current home.
Sera and I live in Arlington, Virginia, which I consider my hometown, then and now.

11. Tell us how your hometown or your current home effects you, the things you do and how you feel about life?

Because we live so close to Washington, DC, I have an active interest in politics, especially in the field of health care, because of my job and because of my daughter. My best friend is a U.S. senator – one of the good ones.

12. What special skills or abilities do you have?

I’m a critical thinker and I don’t give up easily.

13. How do those affect your part in the story?

My persistence in making researchers aware of Sera’s disease connects us with the other characters. My conversations with my senator friend together with the cases that I work on as a defense lawyer for the pharmaceutical industry lead me to a detailed proposal for a new kind of health care system, one that is sustainable without the government, and allows people to afford their own health care but doesn’t stifle innovation in the process. Oh, don’t let me get on my soapbox; I could go on all day.

14. Are you happy with the story?

I think it is a story that needed to be told, and I’m glad that Krista finally listened to me and put it on paper.

15. Do you have some ideas that the author should consider about the story? You can share them with us. We're all friends here.
I think Krista should take the health care system idea that I developed and make it a reality outside the story.

16. Tell us about your past. Can you share one really good experience and/or one really bad experience? I know that bad experience can be tough, but it would tell us more about what you've been through.

I have worked very hard to make sure that my daughter and I have a good life together, but every happy day is tempered by knowing that Sera’s disease is untreatable.

The last unconditionally happy experience I had was finding out my husband and I were going to have a baby. The worst experience in my past was when my husband died. He would have been a wonderful father.

17. Who is the most important person in your life? Tell us about them.
Sera. She defies description sometimes! I never cease to be amazed at how she lives every day so fully and how much passion she has for every project that pops into her head. I see her with her best friend, Lexi, who has so much potential but so much baggage, and I am proud that my little Sera is the brightness she needs in her life.

18. Is that person in the story we're talking about?
Sera is pretty much the center of the story, although she doesn’t know it.

19. How does that person impact you and your life?
Sera is my life.

20. Do you have any children?
21. If you do, tell us about them. If you don't have any children, you can tell us why not - but, only if you want to tell us.
Sera is my only child.

22. What do you see in your future?
I try to focus on the present, because I don’t like to think about a future that might not have Sera in it.

23. Do you think your author is going to write another story about you? Or, are you part of a series?

I hope she will write more about the things I have done but let me live in peace after this story is over.

24. Do you like being a character in a book?
Yes, because there is closure.

25. If someone ever decides to make a movie based on your story, who should play you in the movie and why?
Oh, that’s fun to think about. Maybe Rachel McAdams. She has a smart look about her, but she’s also feminine and probably very nurturing. That’s how I like to think of myself.

Thank you so much for interviewing me. You can find more about The Neurology of Angels at www.neurologyofangels.com. The book is available on that website or a variety of online retailers including Books a Million, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Target, or through your local bookstore.

The Best Friend From The Neurology of Angels

1 - Tell us a bit about your book.
The Neurology of Angels is a novel about the hearts inside the business and politics of drug development and the consequences of a choice between saving one child and treating thousands. The story belongs to Galen, a neuroscientist turned reluctant entrepreneur, who has developed a treatment for stroke and is trying to develop a cure for his daughter’s best friend, who has a rare and fatal genetic illness.

2 - Tell us about the best friend - gender, age, appearance, how they came to be with the hero or heroine and anything else we need to know about them.
For most of the story, Eddy is in his mid-30s, a runner, blond, handsome, a politician. He and Galen met at Harvard University. Galen was in love with Eddy’s sister until she died from a series of strokes just after they graduated from college. Several years later, Galen and Eddy had a double wedding, and their wives both became pregnant at the same time, which is where the story begins.

3 - Who does the "best friend" help in the book?
Eddy’s mission is to lower the cost of prescription drugs to help everyone suffering from an illness for which they can’t afford the treatment.

4 - Does the best friend have a specific purpose in the book?
Eddy’s purpose in the book is to be one of many people trying to do the right thing but getting in the way of Galen developing his cure.

5 - How does your hero or heroine feel about the best friend?
His feelings are complicated, and he doesn’t understand them all explicitly. He’s proud of Galen, but at the same time jealous of him professionally, although personally he sees Galen as a stray puppy he saved from the street.

6 - How would your hero or heroine handle their problems or difficulties with the best friend?

They stop talking to each other until they are in situations where they are forced to confront each other, and the bottled anger spills over in revelation.

7 - Are there problems between the best friend and your main characters?
Yes, the rift between the two is central to the story.

8 - Do you see the best friend ever having their own story?
Not likely. Eddy needs Galen, whether he knows it or not.

9 - Was the best friend inspired by anyone you know?
He wasn’t based on anyone I know personally, however he was inspired by the many politicians I see who have the best of intentions but are somewhat holier-than-thou in their execution.

10 - Is there anything else about the best friend that we need to know? Feel free to share.
Eddy has a good heart. He’s the antagonist, but not a villain.

11 - Please provide your website link.
www.neurologyofangels.com

12 - What is the link to buy your book?

The book is available on the website or a variety of online retailers including Books a Million, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Target.

The Hero of The Neurology of Angels

What's his name?
Galen Douglas

Why did you pick that name?
Galen means “healer”. He is a neuroscientist who is trying to develop much-needed medical treatments.

Give us a brief description of how he looks.

He is tall, pale, dark hair, a runner. Though not conventionally handsome, women consider him appealing, because he is a little naive, but smart and committed.

Is there anything unusual about his appearance?
When he gets insecure, his shoulders hunch, like he wants to be back in the lab looking over a microscope, in the world he understands.

Who does he love? Why?
His daughter and his company. His company is founded on a treatment for the kind of stroke which killed his first love. But that was just a catalyst; he is truly passionate about science and what it can do for medicine.

Does this person love him?
His daughter wants to love him, but she doesn’t know him.

Tell us about his family. Are they important to him?
Galen is torn between caring for his family and caring for the people his treatments help, and his wife struggles with the lack of attention.

Where is he from?
He grew up in a trailer park near Boston.

Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude?
He has a deep insecurity rooted in his background.

What does he want out of life?
He wants to make a difference.

What's his biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)
His daughter.

Did you write more than one story about him?
Not yet

How would he describe you?
He would say that of anyone in the story, he and I are the most alike.
Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share.
He cares about people, but at the same time, people intimidate him, because he just doesn’t understand them. It is the source of most of his pain.

Please provide your website link.
www.neurologyofangels.com

What is the link to buy your book?
The book is available on that website or a variety of online retailers including Books a Million, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Target, or through your local bookstore.

Meet Captain Jack Hunking from The White Hare's Lament

What’s his name?

Captain Jack Hunking

Why did you pick that name?

Hunking is family name – on my maternal grandmother’s side, and there were a few Jacks as well, so it seemed resonant to me. Also, it’s very much a name from the south west of England, which suited the story.

How does he look?

His appearance changed dramatically through the story, depending on how well he is, how mad. When clean, well fed and on top of his life, Jack is a rather ordinary middle aged, middle class man. You wouldn’t give him a second look. Wild in battle he’s a totally different figure – intense, dangerous and uncompromising. Put him in a wild place, and he is a far less imposing but much more rooted soul

Is there anything unusual about his appearance?

There’s a large scar on one of his thighs, from shrapnel damage.

Who does he love? Why?

Jack isn’t good at love, he doesn’t really understand it and it takes him a long time to make that connection with someone.

Does this person love him?

In her own peculiar way, yes.

Tell us about his family. Are they important to him?

Guile left his family to train as a musician. He went to Tirol as an apprentice when very young, and considers the trio to be his family.

Where is he from?

He grew up in a village in the Midlands.

Does his hometown affect his behaviour, thoughts and attitude?

He has all the prejudices and anxieties that go with such a background.

What does he want out of life?

When the story opens, Jack has lost all sense of himself and wants nothing more than to be sane and functional again. Beyond that he does not know, nor has he ever had much idea.

What’s his biggest secret?

The one he cannot remember, the one that drove him out of his wits in the first place.

Did you write more than one story about him?

No. This is a standalone book.

How would he describe you?

Perplexing.

Is there anything about your hero we need to know?

There’s a fair amount of ambiguity in the story, so how you understand the character probably depends a lot on your world view, and whether you interpret the tale as being about madness, or fantasy.

Please provide a link to your website

http://www.myspace.com/brynneth_n_colvin

What is the link to buy your book?

http://www.loveyoudivine.com/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=26&products_id=349&zenid=853cfe4236a8e41e78d726ad01b7c5f7

Meet the Hero from Being Familiar With a Witch by Sapphire Phelan

What's his name? Charun Adramelch

Why did you pick that name? Actual demon name, and he is a demon.

Give us a brief description of how he looks. In human form, he has strange, bedroom amber-yellow eyes and long, black hair that drifted like smoke over his broad shoulders. Nude, he has chiseled pecs, a slim waist, muscular hips and washboard stomach. He has muscles rippling everywhere. A hottie, he develops a softer side that belies the demon he is.

As a demon, he has large bat-like wings that sprout from his shoulder blades, pointed ears jutting from the top of his head just like cat ears, and large, sharp, obsidian horns. Instead of flesh-colored skin, he is dark purple all over, razor-sharp claws edging his fingers and toes. His eyes gare still amber-yellow and still has long black hair, along with the powerful physique. He is much taller and more powerful than as a human being.

Is there anything unusual about his appearance? The amber-yellow eyes, whether in demonic or human form is strange and can glow.

Who does he love? Why? Tina Epson. She and he are coded to each other's DNA--when he makes love to her for the first time, only he can bring forth her witch powers.

Does this person love him? Yes, she does, or will.

Tell us about his family. Are they important to him? He is a demon, a former Incubus turned Witch Familiar. No family--right now, at least that he knows of.

Where is he from? Hell.

Does his hometown affect his behavior, thoughts and attitude? Since he is a demon, even if turning over a new leaf, being one still influnces hios actions.

What does he want out of life? To love his witch and battle evil with her by his side.

What's his biggest secret? (Only share if it isn't a spoiler in the story.)

Did you write more than one story about him? Working on sequel now.

How would he describe you? The human that is cronicling his and Tina's adventures.

Is there anything else about your hero that we need to know? Feel free to share.

Please provide your website link. http://FantasticDreams.50megs.com


What is the link to buy your book?http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Being+Familiar+With+a+Witch/exact_match=exac

It was wonderful to meet him. Thank you for bringing him to meet us.

Quantum Earth by Julie Achterhoff

1. In my new novel, Quantum Earth, the bad guy is Beckham, an uber-rich man who is financially backing my team of metaphysical scientists. He pulls the strings. He wants them to save the Earth from destruction in the form of increased natural disasters that are becoming so much more frequent and deadly. Beckham is lead by his spirit guide, Seta, who, in his last incarnation, was a scientist doing evil deeds for Hitler. His motivation is saving the world so he can live again and do more evil.

2. I really love both, but the thing about bad guys is that you can get in touch with your bad self, which can be a lot of fun.

3. I use bad guys to contrast with the good guys. Of course nobody's all good or all bad. But I love setting them up against one another in a scene. They can really drive a plot!

4. It's a bit difficult for me not to just copy other bad guys. I think my bad guys are probably some combination of that since I have no real life experience with true bad guys.

5. I just don't have any real experience with people like murderers or rapists except what I've read or seen in movies.

6. I think Seta from Quantum Earth is my favorite. He is on "the other side" but still has power on Earth. He's a very scary persona.

7. Hannibal Lector has got to be the ultimate bad guy for me. Ho oozes evil in every pore.

8. http://www.julieachterhoff.blogspot.com

9. Quantum Earth will be available sometime at the the end of March at http://www.allthingsthatmatterpress.com

Make Believe Lover by Ashley Ladd

1. What is the name of the book where we would meet the animal? What genre is it?

Make-Believe Lover
Paranormal Erotic Romance

The animal is: Gizmo, a talking cat

2. Who wrote the book?

Ashley Ladd

3. What would the animal that of the author? You can tell us the truth.

Gizmo, of course, adores me! I'm his master and best friend and creator.

4. Tell us a little about the animal. How would you describe their appearance? That's more than just cuddly and furry. Give us enough detail to get a clear idea of how they look.

Gizmo is a gray and black tabby domestic cat. He's large (overweight) and cuddly but sassy.

5. What part does the animal play in the book? Are you the hero, the best friend, the side kick, the hero... ?

Gizmo is Becca's best friend and constant side-kick. He constantly gets her into trouble with his big, sarcastic mouth. He even brings evil dragons and evil armies down on her.

6. Is there a specific reason why the animal is in the story? Don't give us any story spoilers, but you can share some teasers if you want.

Gizmo provides comic relief and also a sounding board for Becca, the heroine.

7. What time period does the animal live in?

Gizmo and Becca start out in contemporary times but are sucked into a medieval cartoon where the majority of the story takes place.

8. Where is the animal from?

He's from Planet Earth.

9. Do they live in the same place now?

No, Gizmo and Becca have been sucked onto the world of Templar.

10. Tell us about the place where the animal lives.

Templar is a medieval world filled with an evil king, armies who fly on dragons, and is in dire need of a savior.

11. What special skills or abilities does the animal have?

Gizmo speaks and understands English since he's been transported onto Templar and poses as an ordinary house cat and so is invaluable as a spy to help the good guys.

12. How do those skills or abilities affect the animal's part in the story?

Since he can pose as an ordinary cat, he should be a wonderful spy. However, his big mouth keeps getting him in trouble.

13. Tell us about the animal's past. Can you share one really good experience and/or one really bad experience? I know that bad experience can be tough, but it would tell us more about what they have been through.

Gizmo's worst experience is when an evil dragon swoops down and almost eats him.

14. Who is the most important person in the animal's life? Tell us about them.

Becca is Gizmo's master and best friend. Together they are transported onto the mythical world of Templar where suddenly Gizmo can speak and won't keep his big mouth shut. Together with a rag tag band of locals, Gizmo and Becca are called upon to oust the evil King Heinrich, his army, and his evil dragons.

15. Is that person in the story we're talking about?

Yes, Becca is the heroine of the story.

16. How does that person impact the animal's life?

Gizmo is completely devoted to Becca and will risk his life for her, as she does for him. If not for her, he would still be an ordinary, misunderstood cat on Earth.

17. What do you see in the animal's future?

Gizmo will probably be knighted and have to deal with a very irritating talking dog.

18. Is the author going to write another story that includes this animal? Or, is this book part of a series?

Yes to both! The sequel is in the works now and Gizmo is extremely excited to be back int he spotlight.


Ashley Ladd
http://www.ashleyladd.com
http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com
chinara@aol.com

An Excerpt From: MAKE-BELIEVE LOVER

© Copyright ASHLEY LADD, 2006.

All Rights Reserved, Ellora's Cave, Inc.

Available at:

http://www.ellorascave.com

They must have trudged five miles over the arduous hills when a thunderous sound startled her. A moment later, wide-winged dragons straddled by primitive warriors roared from behind a mountain.

Her hand trembling, she pointed at the sky even as she squatted down in self-defense. “Oh my God, Giz. Do you see what I see?”

The cat gulped and he covered his eyes with his paws. “If you see big flying dinosaurs, uh huh.”

When one of the gigantic winged creatures nose-dived not far distant, Gizmo threw himself to the ground, covered his head, and hissed, “Hit the deck and don’t make a sound.”

Way ahead of him, she flung herself to the rocky terrain.

A lyrical voice announced out of nowhere, “You have walked six point two miles, seven-thousand three-hundred, twenty-one steps.”

Cripes! Her bigmouth pedometer chose this moment to go off?

Yanking the lousy thing off her elastic waistband, she dashed it to the ground. “Thanks for nothing.” The least it could do was tell her how many calories she’d burned or sing a decent song, instead of that funky aerobic workout music.

One of the flying lizards picked that instant to spin and make eye contact. Baring its filthy, razor-sharp teeth, the beast swooped down from the air, swallowed her pedometer, and then plucked her from the ground.

The no-good gadget kept chirping from inside the monster’s belly, mocking her. At least, it had gotten its just rewards, having given away her location to the fiend.

Kicking and struggling with all her might, she screamed, “Gizmo!”

She clawed at her barbaric captor’s eyes. “Put me down!”

The armor-clad creep astride the dragon guffawed and clamped meaty vice-like hands around her wrists pinning them to her side. His malevolent beady-eyed gaze bore into her. “Keep this up, wench, and I’ll drop you here—from a thousand meters. Your pretty face will get all mangled.”

The dragon turned its reptilian face to leer and dipped its right wing so that she would have tumbled off if not for the brute’s slimy hold. Then it snorted a fireball in her direction that fried the bush a mere foot to her right.

She got the message that she was their guest—or their Bar-B-Q. “What do you want with me? I have no money. This is dollar-store jewelry, but it’s all yours.”

“You will inform the King whose army you are spying for.” He fingered her tousled hair and grunted. “What kingdom has blue-haired nymphs?”

Then he tugged at her psychedelic nurse’s tunic. “And what matter of outlandish garb is this? What form of material?”

Army? Kingdom? Nymph?

She glanced down at her hot pink, cotton-blend tunic that rained cats and dogs. Should she give him her employer’s name? In the war movies the prisoners offered their name, rank, and serial number. “I’m Rebecca Weiss, I’m an office manager for a pediatric clinic, and I’m not giving you my social security number and having you steal my identity.”

“Stay cool, Becca! We’ll get out of this.” Gizmo yelled from the back of another dragon as it pulled around them.

The man’s bushy uni-brow puckered. “You speak in strange riddles. You will be truthful with King Heinrich or you will be locked in the dungeon.”

Dungeons? Dragons? King Heinrich?

Bad Guys from Tracey H Kitts

Who causes friction in the story?

Throughout the first three books in my werewolf hunter series, one of the main sources of friction is a character named Bade Garren. He’s drop dead sexy. He’s also number two on The Hunter’s most wanted list.

Do you prefer bad guys or bad gals?

Definitely bad guys. I have always been attracted to the wrong sort of man and that shows through in my stories.

How do you use your bad guys?

In all sorts of different ways. In Bade’s case, I use him to mix things up. He’s not completely evil, which makes him somewhat sympathetic. Especially once we get to know him more. The other villains throughout the series are much more what I call “hard-core” evil.

Do you enjoy writing the bad guys or do you find it difficult?

I love it. Writing the villain is the best part of the story. Well, besides writing the sex.

Whether you enjoy writing them or hate writing them, we'd like to know why you feel that way?

When you write a bad guy, you don’t have to worry about being politically correct. If what he says offends, oh well. That’s what he’s there to do. You can let your darkside show through sometimes and that’s kind of appealing, even though it’s creepy sometimes to see what you’ve created.

Who is your favorite bad guy in any of your books? Which bad guy and which book are they in?

My favorite bad guy (even though he’s not truly evil) is Bade Garren. He can be found in my werewolf hunter series.

Who is your favorite fictional bad guy -- that's not in your books?

Honestly, it’s a tie between Dracula and the Joker. Strange I know.

Is there anything else about your bad guys that we need to know? Feel free to share.

One thing with my stories … I enjoy a sort of anti-hero. My characters are never completely good, although some are completely bad.

Please provide your website link.

http://www.traceyhkitts.com

What is the link to buy your book?

The link for my books can be found on my website.

http://www.traceyhkitts.com/Books.htm

I also want to let people know that I always donate 10% of my royalties to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. It’s something I’ve always done and plan to continue.