*Author Interview & Giveaway* Prima: The Vanguards Book 6 by Annie Nicholas *Bewitching Tours*

Prima 

The Vanguards Book 6

Annie Nicholas

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Number of pages: 150

Word Count:  44, 000

Cover Artist: Hailey Edwards

One year ago, Sugar survived a wolf shifter attack but it had left her broken.  Paralyzed on the left side, she fights for independence in her day-to-day life. Her worst injuries are the scars on her soul. She can’t bear who she has become and it drives her to push her vampire lover, Daedalus, away. How could he still love her when she is just a shadow of herself? But a new threat on Daedalus’s life yanks away her veil of self-pity and she resolves to help him.

The vampire council sends an emissary to Daedalus. His clan brother, another Nosferatu, hands him an ultimatum. Return to his post as Prime in Pal Robi or he’ll kill Sugar and her shifter friends. Daedalus has brought enough trouble into Sugar’s life. He won’t be responsible for more, so he agrees to leave Chicago.

To both warriors surprise, Sugar’s not willing to remain behind, and with her own shifter guards she’s ready to assist Daedalus regain control of Pal Robi.

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Ladies and Gents of the Lair, I am very happy to say that Ms. Annie has sat down with me to get down and naughty!!! Let's see how this went down! ;)

Why don't you tell us a little about yourself.... Something that we cannot Google about you, lol!

Hmm…I’m a mother of two boys. I’m originally from Montreal, Canada but I live in Vermont now. I’ve also been a critical care nurse for twenty years this May. J

Tell us a little about your book?

Prima is the last book of The Vanguards series. Anyone who has read these books knows Sugar and Daedalus were the original hero and heroine of the first book, but like any real relationship, their problems don’t end with ‘I love you.’ They have been part of every book after the first, not as main characters, but in the background where the reader can see them evolving. In Prima they are the hero and heroine once more so they can tackle the issues plaguing them for five books. I have to admit that I loved writing it and may have cried at the end.

How much emotion does it take from you to write?

I write very deep.  My first instinct is to write my stories in first person as if I’m the one experiencing it all. It can be draining and I’ve been known to procrastinate on writing certain parts because I know it will hurt.  (*cough* Release *cough*)

What is your favorite part of the book?

I have introduced a new character in this book, Daedalus’ clan brother Pallas. I really enjoy when they are together. They have a very strong love-hate relationship.

You can only pick 3 words for your main characters..what would they be?

Sugar: Quiet, strong, and assertive.

Daedalus: Scary, smart, and confident.

Which was the easiest character to write and the hardest ~ and why??

The easiest was Pallas because he was new and darker than the others I’ve written. He just doesn’t give a crap about anything.

The hardest was Sugar. *sigh* I put her through the wringer over the last two books. She’s been almost dead in the ICU, attacked by shifters, and now she’s partially paralyzed. It’s hard to write a character who hates you. LOL  But it was all worth it.

How many books are you shooting for in this series??

This is the last of six, but there is a spin-off in the works titled Vanguards Elite. That’s all I’m willing to leak.

What are you currently working on?

I am working on the third book of The Angler series titled Release. Connie Bence is at it once more and she needs to pull her bacon out the fire in this book.

Do you have anything due to release soon?

July 31^st Scent of Salvation is coming. Every writer has a book of their heart and Scent is mine. A first book in my new series based on an alternate world where the shifters are feral, the vampires are blood thirsty, and the incubi are to die for…literally. They’re not plagued by human conscience because they’ve never been human, let alone ever heard of one.

I want to jump up and down when I think about it.

What's one thing that you enjoy about writing?

Writing sets my imagination free. It’s also great therapy.

Since we're cover hussies....what was your first impression of your cover?

That is was perfect. The background city of this cover is the same as the first book, which has Daedalus on the cover. It’s a great match and the girl is exactly how I pictured Sugar.

What do you prefer ebooks or paperbacks?

Ebooks. I own so many books that I’m running out of space. The ebooks keep the clutter down and I can carry so many with me when I travel.

Is there a genre you would like to write but are a little apprehensive to try?

I’d love to write science fiction. It’s my first love.

Okay.... personal time!!!! Oh yeah, I go there... Hahah...

If you thought you were safe... Nah... Forgot it... Not a chance! We will start off slow and easy, I promise!

What is on your night stand/dresser?

An Xbox controller, tv remote, and my iPhone.

What are you listening to you right now?

Johnny Cash (Google him those too young to know him. LOL)

What are you reading right now?

The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan.

What is your favorite season? Holiday?

I love summer. Is it bad if I say my birthday?  It’s in July and we always go do something fun.

And what has been your best b-day present ever??

Last year, my family gave me this huge camping tent. It’s like a mansion made of material. I can’t wait to use it again.

Hard and Quick Time! Don't think... Just answer! Okay, before we go this route, I will get us a refill on our drinks... I will be right back...

You know you do... Quickie time... Think fast....
Are you a quickie kind girl?

Yes
Dark or Milk Chocolate?

Milk Chocolate
Whipped or Melted?

Melted
Straight up or with a twist - sex?

Straight up
What's ur fave drink - in a glass or on him?

Pepsi in a glass
Spank or Flogger?

Spank
Junk or Health Food?

Junk
Ties or Chains?

Ties
Leather or Lace?

Lace

Soft or Hard... Bed, where was your mind?

Hard

Control or Be Controlled?

Both
Hot Wax or Whip Cream?

Whipped Cream
Vampire or Werewolf?

Vampire
Twitter and/or Facebook?

Twitter
Pinterest or not?

Pin!

About the Author:

Annie Nicholas hibernates in the rural, green mountains of Vermont where she dreams of different worlds, heroes, and heroines. When spring arrives the stories pour from her, in hopes to share them with the masses one day. Mother, daughter, wife are some of the hats she happily wears while trudging after her cubs through the hills and dales. The four seasons an inspiration and muse.

Website: www.annienicholas.com

Blog:  www.annienicholas.blogspot.com

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Annie-Nicholas#!/pages/Annie-Nicholas/162716537103705

@annienicholas

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**PROMO & Giveaway** Koishi by Annie Nicholas *Bewitching Book Tours*

Ladies and Gents of the Lair... Let me show you what is going around.... Isn't he delicious! Why don't you get up close and personal with him.... And his creator... 

Ms. Annie Nicholas

 

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Koishi
Gatekeepers Book One
Annie Nicholas
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Date of Publication:  Feb. 4th 2013
Word Count: 40,000
Cover Artist: Renee Rocco
Book Description:

Never make a deal with a dragon.

Sandra’s sister is dying. All the doctors agree that nothing more can be done, but she can’t give up hope. After using all her resources searching for a cure, a little bird whispers in Sandra’s ear about secret worlds, Gates, and the Keepers who protect them. A dragon Gatekeeper, who hoards magical treasure within his volcano home in Japan, can possibly hold an item to cure her sister.

Gates choose their Keepers and Koishi thinks his did an excellent job in picking him. Not many dare to cross and none who try survive.  However, one tiny human female with either the courage of an army or the intelligence of a gnat has arrived on the island asking for him. Curious and not wanting to disappoint, he waits for the locals to steer her to his human ‘servant’, which is him in his man form.
Let the games begin…

Let's get a little inside the story... 
Excerpt:

Koishi yawned so wide his jaw cracked. If he didn’t kill something soon, he’d--he’d have to find a hobby. A shudder ran down his human form’s spine. At least the winds were growing stronger so there would be good flying tonight.

Takai Crossing, the gate to Outremer in the east, had been quiet the last two months. Too quiet. Nothing had tried to escape into Inverness, otherwise known as Earth.

Outremer was the realm of magic. All manners of creatures lived there, including his kind. It was a dark and dangerous world. The gates, where both worlds touched, allowed people to cross. Keepers, such as he was, protected the worlds from spilling too much into each other.

The two worlds around his gate were safe for the moment.
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The rough seas splashed warm water onto his bare feet and washed away the dirt from the dock. Dark storm clouds brewed over the horizon, racing toward Izu Oshima Island. Bands of orange and red slashed across them as the sun set.

He couldn’t wait until it arrived. Flying against the elements, muscle and sinew versus lightning and rain, would provide some relief from this calm.

Sheep bleated as the cargo ship knocked against the dock wall.

“Moe,” he called out over the noise.

The animals scurried to the far end of their pen and silence fell over the small herd. Sometimes animals were smarter than humans. They could sense a predator in disguise.
“Koishi.” Captain Moe waved from across the ship’s deck. He helped a female to stand, hanging her head and arms over the side rail. “Vomit in the sea, not on my ship,” he told her before shuffling toward the stern.
Clinging to the pens, Koishi kept his balance and surveyed the stock. A few cattle, less than he’d like. Twentyish head of sheep, difficult to count when they squeezed together like that. From the barking--he grinned--a few dogs.

Moe gave him a quick bow, then gestured to the livestock. “This week’s order. Was Master Ishi pleased with last week’s?” His voice shook. Who could blame him? Koishi’s dragon form was fierce, which forced him to hide among them in his man-form, as his own servant. A genius idea.

“Yes, he especially enjoyed the little dogs you brought.” The small bundles had been tender and their hair very short so they didn’t tickle when swallowed. They went well with a movie.

“The Chihuahuas?”

“Yes, those. You should buy a few breeding pair and start producing them. He’ll buy whatever you bring.”
Moe grimaced, but nodded.

Why did humans frown upon him eating dogs? They were delicious. He’d even sent his crazed mother a basket of them as a present. He would have loved to see the expression on her stern face when those arrived. She never played with her food. Her warrior nature wouldn’t allow such nonsense.

The boat jerked from under his feet as a fierce wave knocked the ship once more. “Better unload my--uh--Master Ishi’s--cargo before the storm hits. He finished the last of his prey yesterday and is hungry.” His stomach grumbled and he rubbed it. Not long now.

A groan traveled from the half-conscious female hanging on the side-rails for dear life.

“Your woman looks ill.”

Moe snorted. “Not mine. The ferry won’t run in this weather and she refused to wait. She bought passage with me.” He chuckled. “She fed the fish the whole way across. Where such a tiny thing keeps all that stored is beyond me.”

The smell from that side of the ship soured the air. He shook his head. Tourists. Always in a rush, clogging the beaches and disturbing his home. No matter the rumors of his existence, a few had to be chased down the volcano’s side as a reminder that the area wasn’t safe to play around. He doubted any of them truly wanted to cross through the gate--it would be suicide--but he couldn’t allow concrete evidence of him to surface. Baker Morris, a human company that dealt with the gatekeepers, would have a fit.

The magic realm tolerated some humans, but not the section where his gate exited. Shadowburn was a place where nightmares were born, and Takai gate resided close to a goblin nest. Whatever mortal stepped through wouldn’t survive for long. No, his duty was to keep the vermin from crossing into Inverness, or like the humans called it, Earth.

His memory surpassed those of the short-lived locals, though they did tell their young the goblin stories. He had heard them repeated often in taverns and around campfires. In each one he was the hero. He’d driven back the goblin hordes when the last gatekeeper had been overwhelmed, and he would continue to do so until he fell.

What dragon wouldn’t want such a destiny?

He had easy food, battles at his doorstep, and an island full of people who worshipped the myth of him. The gate had chosen well when it bonded to him.
Moe followed him off the ship. “She barely speaks Japanese.”

“Who?”

“The puker.”

About the Author:

Annie Nicholas hibernates in the rural, green mountains of Vermont where she dreams of different worlds, heroes, and heroines. When spring arrives the stories pour from her, in hopes to share them with the masses one day.

Mother, daughter, wife are some of the hats she happily wears while trudging after her cubs through the hills and dales. The four seasons an inspiration and muse.

Website: www.annienicholas.com

Blog: www.annienicholas.blogspot.com

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Annie-Nicholas#!/pages/Annie-Nicholas/162716537103705

Twitter: @annienicholas 

**Giveaway Information**

Ms. Anne is giving away an ebook copy of Koishi

The giveaway here will last till...

Wednesday, February 13th! I will announce the winner over the weekend!

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Next.... I want you to tell me what you think of this amazing book...

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