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Interview with a vampire – Prophecy

Posted on 28th October 2011 by Felicity Heaton

The first character I’m interviewing during my Halloween Spooktacular is Prophecy from my Vampires Realm series.

Prophecy first appeared in Prophecy: Child of Light, which is book one in the Prophecy Trilogy, in which she was the heroine (for all three books, of course). As if her adventures in the trilogy weren’t enough for her, she has been busy making appearances in other Vampires Realm stories, such as Seventh Circle and Spellbound, with her lover Valentine (and Venturi too). More recently, she has played a role in Masquerade, which is due out in January 2012.

I caught up with Prophecy in my rather lovely interview room… picture dark red walls, wooden floor, crackling log fire with an ornate marble surround, and two very comfy black velvet armchairs and that’s my interview room. The best place to lure my paranormal people into.

If you want to get a feel for Prophecy, then you can read more about her at the Vampires Realm website: http://www.vampiresrealm.com/vampire_prophecy.php

FH: Welcome Prophecy, it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other but just the other day I was thinking about you!

(Prophecy neatly arranges herself on the plush black velvet armchair opposite mine. She’s beautifully dressed in a long dark purple corseted dress that reminds me of the one she’d worn at the Creator Day masquerade. She smiles, a hint of nerves in her look.)

Prophecy: It has been a while. Things have been a little mad since then but I’m glad you were thinking about me. I dread to think what it was you were thinking. After our last time together, I’m sure you’ve wanted to steer clear of the ‘troublesome trio’ as you call us. (she grins).

FH: You three are troublesome. I swear, I’ve never dealt with three people more difficult, stubborn and silly than you lot. Anyway, people want to hear from you all so I’ve bought you here to answer a few questions and then I can interview your partner in crime.

Prophecy: Are you interviewing Valentine? He never told me. (her eyes turn a little green, which worries me since hers turn green when she’s showing her true vampiric face)

FH: I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. Those two rarely speak as it is. Still, we should get on with this. I have to talk to Valentine and we all know that he has no patience. And then I have others to deal with after that.

(Prophecy nods in agreement and then grins again. I’m relieved to see her teeth aren’t sharp. It must have been jealousy turning her eyes green)

Prophecy: Are you interviewing Venturi?

FH: I wasn’t going to after the last time we talked and Venturi wouldn’t let me go without a sip of my blood, but I think I might track him down and catch up with him too.

Prophecy: He’s such a flirt, although he denies it. The Devil, I’m really keeping you chatting. It’s just been so long and you’re so easy to talk to.

FH: I suppose that’s why you told me your story, all three books of it.

Prophecy: Don’t forget the short story! (she beams at me. Sometimes it’s hard for me to remember she’s a vampire. She acts so young and foolish, yet she rules a bloodline and is mated to one incredible man and a lover of another) So, what about these questions?

FH: How could I forget the short story? Writing that down was, well… I don’t think I should try to put into words how hot it was. Okay, first question… what have you been up to since we last saw you?


(she looks thoughtful)

Prophecy: Things have been busy with the bloodlines. It’s non-stop hassle but Valentine helps me through. Sometimes I get in over my head and he has to come and rescue me. (laughs) I don’t know what I’d do without him.

FH: Does he still live at the Aurorea mansion?

Prophecy: (nodding) Yes. We decided it was best if we remained in our separate mansions, although we often spend the day together at one or the other.

FH: And Venturi?

Prophecy: He’s always in Romania right now. I don’t get to see him very often. They need him to guard the gate to Hell. He comes to visit sometimes though, which is always nice.

(if she could blush, I think she’d be bright red)

FH: Nice, huh? (wink) We all know the real meaning behind that.

Prophecy: He’s a little insatiable.

FH: I don’t think insatiable is a strong enough word. Now that he’s got permission from Valentine to go within a foot of you, I bet he won’t leave you alone.

Prophecy: Valentine is still quite strict. Venturi needs to get permission to visit me for anything other than business.

FH: Have all three of you spent time together since we wrote Spellbound?

Prophecy: (nodding vigorously) My two loves, as Hyperion calls them, have spent quite a lot of time sleeping in the same bed at the same time with me.

(I lean forward)

FH: (whispers) any man on man action?

(Prophecy’s eyes shoot wide. Her mouth falls open. There’s a definite look of a blush without the blush about her.)

Prophecy: I can’t say.

FH: Oh, go on. Everyone is dying to know. I doubt they’d ever get physical, but not even a brief touch or kiss?

Prophecy: (looks around her and then back at me) Maybe there was a touch once.

FH: Not giving away the details huh? (she shakes her head) I understand. They’d go mad if you told me and they found out. Have they ever kissed? I can just picture that.

Prophecy: I bet you can! (she laughs) Seriously though, I think they might have done that just once too, and I seem to remember I had to beg for a long time to get them to do it and it was the most uncomfortable kiss I’d ever seen. I think that was the point I gave up trying to convince them to get it on. Neither of them are that way inclined.

FH: I’m sure Hyperion would kiss them for you.

(We both laugh and nod. Prophecy is hysterical with laughter. She breathes hard to calm herself down and keeps nodding)

Prophecy: Oh, he so would. He’d probably kiss them both at the same time. (she giggles) Have you interviewed him yet?

(I shake my head)

FH: I have a chastity belt ready for the occasion. I was thinking of a neck brace too to protect my throat.

Prophecy: He’d convince you to take those off within seconds. His powers of persuasion are frightening.

(We both nod again, knowing exactly what the lord of Validus is like. Nothing can stop him if he’s truly set his sights on something)

FH: So your romance is going well. Do you have any other adventures planned that I can write down?

Prophecy: Well, you never know. Venturi mentioned something the other day that sounded interesting. After the brief flash of excitement we had at a recent centenary Creator Day masquerade, I can’t wait to head out on a new adventure. We’ll check it out and when we’ve had our fun, I’ll contact you and we can work on writing it down again. Sound good?

FH: Sounds great. I have a few more questions. You live in Prague and share a city with the Aurorea. The last time we met, you hadn’t been out of the mansion much and hadn’t really had much of a chance to explore the city where you were raised. Have you seen more of it since then?

Prophecy: (leans back in her chair and sighs wistfully) Prague is beautiful. Valentine has shown me a lot of the city and we often walk the streets together at night.

FH: Hand in hand?

Prophecy: (smiles her blushing smile again) Yes, hand in hand. You know what he’s like. He’s so romantic.

FH: Aww. I know what he’s like. Emotionless on the surface but bursting with feelings beneath. I could just imagine him taking you on a moonlit tour of the city with his hand in yours, whispering the history of Prague into your ear. He’d take you to the river or perhaps to the square and you’d stand shyly by while he killed for you and then share the meal.

Prophecy: That’s so not funny… but yeah, something like that.

(we laugh again)

Prophecy: He’s sweet though, you know? Beneath that sometimes frightening exterior is a romantic, just like you said. And yeah, we’ve shared a few kills while strolling the streets. I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be than Prague. I’ve seen a few cities now, and none of them compare to my city’s beauty and darkness.

FH: I can second that. Prague is beautiful. I really enjoyed writing the scenes of your story that were set there. Like when you met Lincoln when you went out for a feed.

Prophecy: Ah, Lincoln. I hear you’re writing his story.

FH: I’ve written it. He was interesting to work with. As troublesome as you lot. I’m beginning to think that all of you pure bloods are difficult. Anyway, on with the questions. What was it like to have your story told and know that people have been reading and enjoying it?

Prophecy: (looks thoughtful) Well, it was quite exciting. Since we were the first, we were a little reluctant about it. We didn’t want to get into trouble. We’d already pushed the Law Keepers to their limit. Once all seven leaders of the bloodlines agreed to the series, and the chronicling of our lives, then it was fun to tell you all about it. It’s strange to see your website and the reviews of the stories, seeing how those people really enjoyed the story and wanted more. I’m actually quite honoured that you wrote our story first and that people have liked it.

FH: I have a few silly questions that I like to ask the people I’m interviewing. Firstly, what’s your favourite colour?

Prophecy: Purple I think. It doesn’t go well with the red hair but I dye it darker a lot these days. (it’s dark red, almost black right now).

FH: And your favourite smell?

Prophecy: Prague at night when Valentine is with me. The city has an ancient smell and when it mixes with the scent of Valentine’s blood, it really stirs my senses. I especially love it in winter, when it’s quiet and the smell of snow is in the air.

FH: Your favourite possession?

Prophecy: Anything that came from my mother. (She touches the star that hangs around her neck) I love my mother’s book and this necklace. They remind me of her and make me feel strong when I’m feeling weak.

FH: Favourite thing to do?

Prophecy: Train. It has to be training. I love to practice fighting with Tiberius but most of the time he goes easy on me. Sometimes I get to fight Valentine or Venturi and we really go for it. It’s brutal. (She grins) Most of the time I lose, but it’s great fun, especially against Valentine. We taunt each other through our telepathic link and the fact we feel whatever the other is feeling makes it more intense. When I hit him, I feel his pain and it drives us on until we’re lost in the violence and then um… well… things reach a climax, so to speak.

FH: Oh. (my eyebrows shoot up) I see what you mean. I guess that fighting such a handsome and passionate man would get me a little hot too. Erm… finally… what’s your favourite time of year?

Prophecy: Autumn. I really like autumn, when the leaves change and the weather cools, before the snow comes. In autumn the nights are clear and there are less tourists. Valentine always seems to be less busy too so we can spend more time walking together.

FH: From humping like bunnies to romantic walks. You really do know how to change a subject. (I smile when she grins at me) It’s been a blast catching up and interviewing you, if you can call it that. I really hope that adventure of yours comes off and we can write another story together.

Prophecy: Me too. The troublesome trio will be knocking on your door soon enough I’m sure. I better go. You’ll need all the time you can get to prepare yourself for Valentine. (she grins again)

FH: (Blushing) I have so many new mental images of him now. Get off with you. Haven’t you got a bloodline to run? (she laughs and walks out of the door, waving as she goes. I look down at my notes on Valentine, Venturi and other members of the Vampires Realm series.) These are going to be fun.

I hope you enjoyed this interview!

If you would like to learn more about Prophecy and her story, then the first book in her Prophecy Trilogy is available in ebook for just $0.99!

F E Heaton
A vampire unlike any other, Prophecy lives life in the dark until the night she encounters Valentine, a gorgeous vampire who is both her enemy and the man who will change her life forever.

Convinced that the prophecy about her is wrong and unable to ignore the vision of them that he saw in her blood, Valentine goes against his orders to execute Prophecy and kidnaps her instead. The attraction between them grows as they search for the truth behind the prophecy, battle a dark evil that threatens to destroy the world, and attempt to evade their families and the Law Keepers.

When the truth about her is revealed, will Prophecy be strong enough to face it? Will they discover a way to save the world from Hell? And will they finally see past the hatred bred into them by their families and surrender to their love?

The first novel in the Vampires Realm series, Prophecy: Child of Light, is part one in an epic tale of love and war that is sure to capture your heart and leave you craving more.

ebook price: $0.99
genre: paranormal vampire romance
length: 135000 words
rating: sultry
released: March 2007
Book 1 in the Vampires Realm series

Available in e-book from:
Author’s website: http://www.felicityheaton.com/ebooks.php?title=Prophecy:%20Child%20of%20Light%20[book%201]
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035LDNV4/
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Ask the characters – my Halloween event

Posted on 12th October 2011 by Felicity Heaton

I’m putting together a special Halloween event for my blog that will run from October 28th – October 31st. I won’t give away too much about the event right now, but there will be some prizes on offer and plenty of fun with my characters.

First things first though. I need your help!

Do you have a question you’ve always wanted to ask my characters? Well, now is your chance to ask!

I’m collecting questions to pose to the characters during mini interviews and thought it would be great to get your input and get them to answer the questions you would ask them in an interview.

You can ask as many questions as you like too. Just try to avoid spoilers. Deadline for questions is Tuesday 25th October.

Leave your question and tell me who it is for (you can select multiple characters for the same question if you want) in a comment on this post or email me at: author (at) felicityheaton (dot) co (dot) uk

I’m sure together we can make this a fantastic event!

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Love Immortal – character interview with Lauren

Posted on 10th July 2011 by Felicity Heaton

As part of my Paranormal Pandemonium 2011 Blog Tour, I’ll be interviewing some characters and doing some posts on my own blog too, Indie Paranormal Romance Books. Today, I caught up with the ever-lovely Lauren from my epic vampire romance book, Love Immortal.

Lauren, for those not familiar with her, is the beautiful, warm and brave redheaded heroine who discovers in Love Immortal that she’s the latest reincarnation of a demi-goddess when she’s saved from werewolves by Julian. Julian is her sexy, mysterious and immortal Arcadian, who is responsible for giving his blood to her to awaken her latent powers. Together, they team up with Ghost, a demon-hunting organisation, and take on Lycaon, the vicious original werewolf who was cursed by Zeus for tricking him into eating human flesh. Along with Julian, Lauren is also the ancestor of what we think of as vampires.

FH: I have Lauren here with me today to talk about her book, Love Immortal. Firstly, can you tell us a little about yourself?

Lauren: Wow, where to start? I was your regular thirty-something before the night that I met Julian. All I expected out of life was growing up, getting married, doing something with my career and maybe having kids. I certainly never expected that I would wind up facing down a werewolf(!) on my way home one night and having someone like Julian rescue me. *looks dreamy* That man knows how to make an impact on a girl’s heart. I was so shell-shocked that I just went along with everything at first… then out of the blue someone is telling me that I’m a reincarnated goddess and I’m about to reawaken those powers through death. Talk about a slap in the face. I really wasn’t sure how to react to that one. Death at thirty-five definitely hadn’t been on my agenda. I was just lucky that I had Julian there to help me through it all, and that I had the guys at Ghost to support me. I couldn’t have coped without them.

FH: Can you tell us about what happened in your story?

Lauren: Sure. One minute I’m normal and the next I’m a goddess. *laughs but there’s nerves in it* I really still can’t get over that one. Julian was amazing. He was so supportive and kind to me. I know he’s my protector, but I really felt he was helping me out of more than just duty. He did everything he could to make me feel better about what was happening to me, and explained everything so well so I would understand. I had so many questions and so many fears, but he handled them all and he gave me his strength too. He did everything for me. He endured so much for me. I can’t thank him enough for what he went through so he could be there during my awakening. I can’t thank the members of Ghost enough either. They all lent me their strength and without them I wouldn’t have survived Lycaon’s attacks.

FH: In Love Immortal, you meet Julian, who is your immortal protector and reminiscent of a vampire. How did you meet and how did you feel about them initially?

Lauren: Julian saved my butt from werewolves and just thinking about the way he dropped into my life, sword in hand, devastatingly mysterious and sexy, sends a shiver through me. It was difficult to come to terms with the suspicions I had about him and, after those were confirmed, what he was. I mean, it’s not every day that you realise that vampires and werewolves exist, and that you’re about to become a vampire too. He’ll get a mood on if I mention the V word around him, but I still feel that we’re vampires more than anything else. I know we’re different to Morgan and his kin, but we drink blood and we’re immortal.

FH: Your relationship with Julian was complicated by the fact that he is your protector and also everything he’s been through in his past. Was it difficult to crack his armour and the barriers around his heart?

Lauren: It took a lot to get through to him, but I wasn’t going to give up on him. Julian is so gorgeous, and such a beautiful soul, and I fell so hard for him. When I realised what he had been through, my feelings for him grew until I couldn’t contain them. He frustrated me so much with the way he acted but I know it was all because of the way he had been treated, and that I could win his heart if I just persevered and proved I wasn’t going to hurt him too. Talking about this makes me want to go and find him, and give him a hug. I know I lashed out at him sometimes but I think that might have actually worked in my favour as it gave us both a reason to speak to each other about the things we felt, and in Julian’s case, the things he had been through. I think having to fight for him has only made me love him more.

FH: You’re so mushy over him. *smiles* You’re a reincarnated goddess. That must have come as a shock to you. Was it hard for you to accept your fate and your role?

Lauren: Was it ever. I don’t think it was helped by the fact that I only had a short time to come to terms with it before my awakening happened. It wasn’t Julian’s fault that he was late in finding me. I can’t hold that against him because he endured so much in order to be there for me during my awakening. I don’t think I could have suffered what he did. I would have taken the easy way out. Julian helped me accept what was happening to me, and I honestly went through with it so I could win his heart and his love. Sounds corny, but it’s true. I did it for him. I wasn’t going to give up on him, or on life. If the only way to continue living was doing so as an immortal goddess, then I was going to go through with it so I could get what I wanted—a life with Julian.

FH: How has life been since the events that happened and brought you together?

Lauren: We’ve been busy. Duke keeps us constantly on the go and I’ve been training hard to improve my skills. Julian is a fantastic instructor, although sometimes it’s hard to concentrate and I end up tackling him to the ground so I can kiss him. He gets miffed when I do that, but I make it worth his while to shut up and submit. *smiles* I think we’ll be going on a new mission as soon as I’m ready. Morgan won’t shut up about his werewolf infestation in Paris. I know that Julian doesn’t want to go back to that city, or see Morgan ever again, but I did promise to help him out. I’ll have to keep my guard up around Morgan and make sure that he doesn’t try anything, because I’m sure that it will be the end of the vampire if he does. Julian won’t stand for it. He’ll kill Morgan if he tries anything.

FH: Describe yourself in one word?

Lauren: Warm. Julian would say that about me and I think I know myself well enough to agree with him now. I tend to put others first and friendships mean a lot to me, and I’ll do all in my power to make people happy. I guess that makes me warm.

FH: Thank you for meeting with me today and chatting. Is there anything else that you’d like to add?

Lauren: Julian mentioned that people have been asking for more of our story. I think I’d like that, but I know you’re busy with all your other stories. A sequel might be nice though. *smiles* You know you want to spend time around Julian again. The man is a god!

Here’s a little information about Love Immortal and the places it’s available:

Felicity Heaton
Rescued from werewolves by the most breathtaking man she’s ever seen, Lauren is dragged into the fight of her life and a dark world she never knew existed. There, she discovers that she’s the latest reincarnation of a goddess and must drink the blood of her immortal protector, Julian, in order to reawaken and continue her three thousand year old mission to defeat Lycaon, the original werewolf.

With the help of Julian and an organisation of people with supernatural abilities, Lauren fights for her life, their future and the fate of mankind against Lycaon and his deadly army, but can she succeed when Lycaon has killed all of her predecessors?

Can she crack the armour around Julian’s heart and seize her happily forever after with him? And can Julian bring himself to trust Lauren with the fragments of his heart after everything he’s been through?

ebook price: $3.99
paperback price: $12.99
genre: paranormal vampire romance
length: 157000 words
rating: sultry
released: January 2011

Available in e-book from:
Author’s website: http://www.felicityheaton.com/ebooks.php?title=Love%20Immortal
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HYHHME/
Amazon Kindle Germany: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B004HYHHME/
Amazon Kindle UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004HYHHME/
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Hunter’s Moon – character interview with Nicolae

Posted on 19th June 2011 by Felicity Heaton

As part of my Paranormal Pandemonium 2011 Blog Tour, I’m interviewing some characters and doing some posts on my own blog too, Indie Paranormal Romance Books. Today, I caught up with Nicolae, the hero from my vampire / werewolf romance book, Hunter’s Moon.

If you haven’t met him already, here’s the lowdown on Nicolae. Nicolae is a dark, sexy, and rugged ex-alpha werewolf with a past that could make any woman want to kiss the guy. He’s strong, a loner since the events that led to him fleeing Europe, and can be charming when he needs to be. He’s a born leader and extremely protective, and very territorial. He won’t let anything happen to anyone or anything in his territory, even if that person is a vampire.

FH: I have Nicolae here with me today to talk about his book, Hunter’s Moon. Firstly, can you tell us a little about yourself?

Nicolae: Ah, what like? I mean, is it alright to talk about that stuff?

FH: *nods* You can tell us anything. It’s all cool.

Nicolae: Alright then. I’m Romanian, although I have lived in Canada for the past century, and I’m a werewolf. Hell, it still sounds crazy when I say that aloud, even though I’ve been a werewolf for two centuries now. I was turned in Romania and lived with my pack there. It was peaceful until the vampires came for us. We didn’t stand a chance. My sire, the alpha of the pack, and I, and the other warriors amongst us tried to fend them off. They rounded us up and took us all to the compound. It was hell. I don’t want to think about it even now. We had done nothing to deserve such brutal treatment and abuse. Our pack had lived in peace, keeping to ourselves, never treading into vampire territory. When I finally managed to put an escape plan into action, I only made things worse. I lost my entire pack that night… and fled here, to a place where I was free of the vampires.

FH: Here being the remotest place on Earth. It must have been hard for you to deal with everything that had happened, and I’m sure many women’s hearts have gone out to you already. Can you tell us about what happened in your story, Hunter’s Moon?

Nicolae: It was around a century after I had escaped Romania and the nightmare of losing my pack, and I was finally learning to deal with it all in my own way. A night time hunt with the local timber wolf pack turned that all on its head. The peace I had found was shattered by a group of hunters and a woman. Tatyana. A vampire. It was difficult for me to accept her presence in my territory after everything I had suffered at the hands of the vampires, but the threat of the human hunters drove me to take her back to my cabin and help her heal. I had needed to know what she did so I could protect the local werewolf pack and the timber wolves. I thought she had brought them with her… I couldn’t have been more wrong.

FH: In Hunter’s Moon, you meet Tatyana. How did you meet and how did you feel about her initially?

Nicolae: Looking back now, I can’t believe that I ever wanted to leave her in that clearing to die from her wounds or the sunlight. She’s everything to me. The reason for my existence. It was difficult to get past everything that had happened to me, all the pain in my past, and accept her in my life and my territory. I was never sure whether I was coming or going at first. She tied me in knots and challenged everything that I believed about the vampires, and I’m glad that she did. We’ve both had hatred bred into us, and it was time for us both to open our eyes and look at each other for ourselves, not have our judgement coloured by what we’ve been told to believe and what had happened to us in our past.

FH: You have a lot of history with the vampires of Europe and it’s generally frowned upon for a werewolf to enter into a relationship with a vampire. Was it difficult to get past the terrible thing that the vampires did to you and your pack, and fall in love with Tatyana?

Nicolae: Of course it was, but Tatyana’s bloodline weren’t responsible for what happened to me. The European vampires are often at war with each other, squabbling over territory and other petty things. Her bloodline, the Nocens, probably hate the Tenebrae bloodline as much as I do. I know that it was difficult for Tatyana too, and I think that helped me cope with my feelings and face them. Werewolves don’t have laws against relationships with another species, but vampires do. Tatyana is risking a lot by being with me. When we eventually return to Europe, we’ll have to be careful about it. If the Law Keepers discover that Tatyana is with a werewolf, they’ll hunt her down and kill her. Not that I would let them get close enough to try, but it’s always there at the back of my mind.

FH: How has life been since the events that happened and brought you together?

Nicolae: Peaceful. It might sound crazy, and sometimes I feel as though I’m dreaming, but everything has settled down again since the end of our story. Tatyana is slowly building a relationship with the local werewolves, and even the local timber wolf pack is beginning to accept her. She’s hunted a few times with us, and has learnt that catching the deer we’re chasing isn’t the way into a wolf’s heart. She lets the timber wolves have the glory now, and they’re getting along better for it. Hell, even I wanted to snarl at her when she beat us to the deer that time. *laughs* She’ll make a good pack member one day, when she stops trying to be the alpha female. She’ll tell you different of course. Sometimes, when we hunt together and it’s just us, I let her win. Don’t tell her I said that. She’ll wring my neck if she thinks I’m letting her beat me to the prize… but it’s all worth it. Seeing her smile, seeing her happy and proud… that’s something I’ll do anything for. Even losing a hunt. She’s beautiful when she’s standing over a fresh kill, empowered by her victory. And hell… she’s a saucy vixen afterwards too. My little alpha female.

FH: Your story, Hunter’s Moon, is a book in a series. Can you tell us a little about the series and can we expect see more of you in other stories in this series?

Nicolae: Shouldn’t you be the one telling me that? *laughs again* I’m sure we’ll cross paths again at some point. The series you write based on the werewolves of my home continent and the vampires of the pure European bloodlines truly reflects the darkness and the danger of our world, but also the intense passion and the deep love we feel for our mates, even if the ones we fall for happen to be the enemy.

FH: Describe yourself in one word?

Nicolae: I’m thinking. *looks pensive* Failure springs to mind, but Tatyana would argue about that. Let’s see. She would say… complicated. I would probably say… possessive. It’s the wolf in me. *cracks a charming smile*

FH: Thank you for meeting with me today and chatting. Is there anything else that you’d like to add?

Nicolae: Only that I want your solemn promise not to mention any of what I’ve said when you interview Tatyana. If she comes back knowing any of this, I’m hunting you down.

FH: Hmm, I’m not sure that’s much of a threat. I would probably pay to have you hunt me down. *looks at audience* Wouldn’t you?

Here’s a little information about Hunter’s Moon and the places it’s available:

Hunter’s Moon
F E Heaton
The horror of the night he failed to save his werewolf pack from the cruelty of their vampire masters has haunted Nicolae for one hundred years, driving him deep into the Canadian wilderness in search of peace. That peace is threatened when unfamiliar hunters and the scent of blood lead him to a beautiful woman and a hard decision—face his past and help her or risk losing everyone he cares about again.

Bearing a heart filled with grief and with vengeance on her mind, Tatyana is intent on killing the hunters she’s tracking and returning to her vampire bloodline, but her plan didn’t include being shot with poisoned arrows or rescued by a glowering alpha werewolf who stirs forbidden hunger in her.

When the hunters make their move, will Nicolae be able to stop them before it’s too late? Will he be able to overcome the darkness in his heart and embrace his desire for a vampire? And can Tatyana face her fears and risk her life for the sake of forbidden love?

ebook price: $2.99
paperback price: $6.99
genre: paranormal werewolf romance
length: 65000 words
rating: sultry
released: February 2011
Book 9 in the Vampires Realm series

Available in e-book from:
Author’s website: http://www.felicityheaton.com/ebooks.php?title=Hunter’s%20Moon
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P5NQ0W/
Amazon Kindle Germany: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B004P5NQ0W/
Amazon Kindle UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004P5NQ0W/
Barnes and Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Hunters-Moon/F-E-Heaton/e/2940011207600/
Sony Reader Store: http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/f-e-heaton/hunter-s-moon/_/R-400000000000000351166

Available in paperback from:
Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1460978544/
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1460978544/
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hunters-moon-f-e-heaton/1030625714

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Love Immortal – character interview with Julian

Posted on 30th April 2011 by Felicity Heaton

As part of my Paranormal Pandemonium 2011 Blog Tour, I’ll be interviewing some characters and doing some posts on my own blog too, Indie Paranormal Romance Books. First up in my character interviews is the beautiful Julian from my epic vampire romance book, Love Immortal.

Julian, for those not familiar with him, is the sinfully gorgeous, dark haired and icy-blue eyed immortal protector of Lauren, the latest reincarnation of a goddess he once worshipped. He also commanded her army of Arcadian soldiers in their fight against Lycaon, the vicious original werewolf who was cursed by Zeus for tricking him into eating human flesh. Julian is drop dead handsome and with a beautiful soul to match his exterior. He’s skilled with his silver katana, has preternatural strength, speed, sight, hearing and senses, and is a very determined yet sensitive man. He’s also one of the ancestors, along with Lauren, of what we think of as vampires. Just don’t let him hear you say that!

FH: I have Julian here with me today to talk about his book, Love Immortal. Firstly, can you tell us a little about yourself?

Julian: If necessary. I was born three thousand years ago in Arcadia, what you would think of as Greece these days, and died there. My goddess, Illia, gave me life immortal and Zeus allowed me to pass over, charging me with the duty of giving Illia’s reincarnations my blood in order to awaken them. I am also her protector. Illia’s blood has gifted me with preternatural strength and abilities, but because of it I also share her need for blood as sustenance. Upon my rebirth as her immortal protector, my thirst for blood awakened and I have not been able to eat or drink anything else since. It is a small price to pay for being able to continue to my duty as her commander.

FH: Can you tell us about what happened in your story?

Julian: My story has been flowing for the past three thousand years, broken into chapters that encompassed the lives of each of Illia’s incarnations. The one you chose to write about was the final chapter, in which Lauren was born as the next incarnation and our paths crossed. From the moment I met her, I feared her fate would be the same as all of her predecessors and that she would fall to Lycaon’s blade, the first werewolf and the man she was charged with the duty of defeating. Lycaon had killed all those that had come before her, even Illia, and had continued with his plan to gain revenge on Zeus and Olympus for the curse they had placed on him. For the first time in forever, I hoped that Lycaon would fall and I vowed to do all in my power to ensure that Lauren survived.

FH: In Love Immortal, you meet Lauren, who is the latest reincarnation of the goddess Illia. How did you meet and how did you feel about her initially?

Julian: Lauren is unlike any of the previous incarnations of my lost goddess. She is so much warmer and more compassionate than all of them, even Illia herself. Lauren made me realise that I had long been dead inside and breathed life back into me little by little, until I slowly realised my feelings for her. I had been through so much pain because of her predecessors that it was difficult for me to bring myself to trust her even when I wanted to with all of my heart. I couldn’t take my eyes off her from the moment I set them on her, and I knew I had to find a way to make her mine, even risking my heart to achieve that.

FH: Your relationship with Lauren is complicated because of your role as her protector and the things that have happened in your past. Was it difficult at first?

Julian: It was very difficult. It took a lot for me to come to trust her and convince myself that she was worth the fight, and that she was different to the others and I wasn’t imagining the feelings that she showed towards me. I think I frustrated her immensely at first. In fact, I know that I did. Sometimes she mentions what a pain I was and how hard I made her work. I had not realised that I had made things so difficult for her. I had only thought of guarding my heart against her because of the things that had happened to me in my past and the pain I had been through. I couldn’t bear the thought of Lauren putting me through such pain too. It would have been the end of me.

FH: But it wasn’t, and things turned out well for you in the end. How has life been since the events that happened and brought you together?

Julian: It has been busy. We had a short period of rest together to recuperate from the battle and then went straight back to work. Lauren is very enthusiastic about her work and what she sees as her duty. We have trained hard together too, so I know that she is ready to face whatever demons may come our way. At the moment, we are working closely with Duke and are also in contact with Morgan about his werewolf problem. Lauren says that we cannot delay much longer but I have little desire to set foot in Paris again, or see that vampire. I am certain he will try to gain Lauren’s affection somehow and that is something I cannot allow, and if it came to blows I know that Lauren would be angry with me. I cannot help myself when I feel someone is trying to take her from me. She is mine and I love her with all of my heart and my soul. I live for her. I would die for her.

FH: You old romantic! I think it’s beautiful that you’re so possessive of her now that you have her. I have one more question for you and it’s something you’ll need to think about. Describe yourself in one word.

Julian: Steadfast.

FH: I would have gone with gorgeous. *smiles* Thank you for meeting with me today and chatting. Is there anything else that you’d like to add?

Julian: Only my thanks to you for penning the tale of our love and victory, and that I hope we can work together again in the future. Lauren has mentioned that you have had several requests for more of our tales. I am sure there is something we can do to satisfy those readers of yours. Another epic quest perhaps. Do you think they would enjoy reading it?

FH: I do. I can’t wait to hear it. Thank you again for being here today, and say hi to Lauren and the gang for me. *watches his tight backside as he walks away* yum.

Here’s a little information about Love Immortal and the places it’s available:

Felicity Heaton
Rescued from werewolves by the most breathtaking man she’s ever seen, Lauren is dragged into the fight of her life and a dark world she never knew existed. There, she discovers that she’s the latest reincarnation of a goddess and must drink the blood of her immortal protector, Julian, in order to reawaken and continue her three thousand year old mission to defeat Lycaon, the original werewolf.

With the help of Julian and an organisation of people with supernatural abilities, Lauren fights for her life, their future and the fate of mankind against Lycaon and his deadly army, but can she succeed when Lycaon has killed all of her predecessors?

Can she crack the armour around Julian’s heart and seize her happily forever after with him? And can Julian bring himself to trust Lauren with the fragments of his heart after everything he’s been through?

ebook price: $3.99
paperback price: $12.99
genre: paranormal vampire romance
length: 157000 words
rating: sultry
released: January 2011

Available in e-book from:
Author’s website: http://www.felicityheaton.com/ebooks.php?title=Love%20Immortal
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HYHHME/
Amazon Kindle Germany: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B004HYHHME/
Amazon Kindle UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004HYHHME/
Barnes and Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Love-Immortal/Felicity-Heaton/e/2940011179648/
Kobo Books: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Love-Immortal/book-OyQ9CMW5Jkaf0K_UwfVfGw/page1.html
Sony Reader Store: http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/felicity-heaton/love-immortal/_/R-400000000000000340123

Available in paperback from:
Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1456487884/
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1456487884/
Barnes and Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Love-Immortal/Felicity-Heaton/e/9781456487881/

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Character Interview – Prophecy Caelestis

Posted on 24th January 2010 by Felicity Heaton

I’m going to be posting a few character interviews over the coming weeks as they’re always popular with you guys… at the end of each, I’ll allow you to either shout out for which character to interview next, or ask questions to the character I’ve chosen to interview…

First up is my interview with Prophecy, from my Prophecy Trilogy and Spellbound which is part of the Vampires Realm series.

FH: Welcome Prophecy, it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other but just the other day I was thinking about you!

(Prophecy neatly arranges herself on the plush black velvet armchair opposite mine. She’s beautifully dressed in a long dark purple corseted dress that reminds me of the one she’d worn at the Creator Day masquerade. She smiles, a hint of nerves in her look.)

Prophecy: It has been a while. Things have been a little mad since then but I’m glad you were thinking about me. I dread to think what it was you were thinking. After our last time together, I’m sure you’ve wanted to steer clear of the ‘troublesome trio’ as you call us. (she grins).

FH: You three are troublesome. I swear, I’ve never dealt with three people more difficult, stubborn and silly than you lot. Anyway, people want to hear from you all so I’ve bought you here to answer a few questions.

Prophecy: You’re interviewing Valentine and Venturi too? They never told me. (her eyes turn a little green, which worries me since hers turn green when she’s showing her true vampiric face)

FH: I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. Those two rarely speak as it is. Still, we should get on with this. I have to talk to Venturi next and we all know that he has no patience.

(Prophecy nods in agreement and then grins again. I’m relieved to see her teeth aren’t sharp. It must have been jealousy turning her eyes green)

Prophecy: Saving the best for last? (her smile widens with a hint of pride about her mate, Valentine)

FH: Well, you could say that. I was actually thinking he could rescue me from Venturi if he becomes too over enthusiastic. Last time we talked, he wouldn’t let me go without a sip of my blood.

Prophecy: He’s such a flirt, although he denies it. The Devil, I’m really keeping you chatting. It’s just been so long and you’re so easy to talk to.

FH: I suppose that’s why you told me your story, all three books of it.

Prophecy: Don’t forget the short story! (she beams at me. Sometimes it’s hard for me to remember she’s a vampire. She acts so young and foolish, yet she rules a bloodline and is mated to one incredible man and a lover of another) So, what about these questions?

FH: How could I forget the short story? Writing that down was, well… I don’t think I should try to put into words how hot it was. Okay, first question… what have you been up to since we last saw you?

(she looks thoughtful)

Prophecy: Things have been busy with the bloodlines. It’s non-stop hassle but Valentine helps me through. Sometimes I get in over my head and he has to come and rescue me. (laughs) I don’t know what I’d do without him.

FH: Does he still live at the Aurorea mansion?

Prophecy: (nodding) Yes. We decided it was best if we remained in our separate mansions, although we often spend the day together at one or the other.

FH: And Venturi?

Prophecy: He’s always in Romania right now. They need him to guard the gate to Hell. He comes to visit sometimes though, which is always nice.
(if she could blush, I think she’d be bright red)

FH: Nice, huh? (wink) We all know the real meaning behind that.

Prophecy: He’s a little insatiable.

FH: I don’t think insatiable is a strong enough word. Now that he’s got permission from Valentine to go within a foot of you, I bet he won’t leave you alone.

Prophecy: Valentine is still quite strict. Venturi needs to get permission to visit me for anything other than business.

FH: Have all three of you spent time together since we wrote Spellbound?

Prophecy: (nodding vigorously) My two loves, as Hyperion calls them, have spent quite a lot of time sleeping in the same bed at the same time with me.

(I lean forward)

FH: (whispers) any man on man action?

(Prophecy’s eyes shoot wide. Her mouth falls open. There’s a definite look of a blush without the blush about her.)

Prophecy: I can’t say.

FH: Oh, go on. Everyone is dying to know. I doubt they’d ever get physical, but not even a brief touch or kiss?
Prophecy: (looks around her and then back at me) Maybe there was a touch once.
FH: Not giving away the details huh? (she shakes her head) I understand. They’d go mad if you told me and they found out. Have they ever kissed? I can just picture that.

Prophecy: I bet you can! (she laughs) Seriously though, I think they might have done that just once too, and I seem to remember I had to beg for a long time to get them to do it and it was the most uncomfortable kiss I’d ever seen. I think that was the point I gave up trying to convince them to get it on. Neither of them are that way inclined.

FH: I’m sure Hyperion would kiss them for you.

(We both laugh and nod. Prophecy is hysterical with laughter. She breathes hard to calm herself down and keeps nodding)

Prophecy: Oh, he so would. He’d probably kiss them both at the same time. (she giggles) Have you interviewed him yet?

(I shake my head)

FH: I have a chastity belt ready for the occasion. I was thinking of a neck brace too to protect my throat.

Prophecy: He’d convince you to take those off within seconds. His powers of persuasion are frightening.

(We both nod again, knowing exactly what the lord of Validus is like. Nothing can stop him if he’s truly set his sights on something)

FH: So your romance is going well. Do you have any other adventures planned that I can write down?

Prophecy: Well, you never know. Venturi mentioned something the other day that sounded interesting. We’ll check it out and when we’ve had our fun, I’ll contact you and we can work on writing it down again. Sound good?

FH: Sounds great. I have a few more questions. You live in Prague and share a city with the Aurorea. The last time we met, you hadn’t been out of the mansion much and hadn’t really had much of a chance to explore the city where you were raised. Have you seen more of it since then?

Prophecy: (leans back in her chair and sighs wistfully) Prague is beautiful. Valentine has shown me a lot of the city and we often walk the streets together at night.

FH: Hand in hand?

Prophecy: (smiles her blushing smile again) Yes, hand in hand. You know what he’s like. He’s so romantic.

FH: Aww. I know what he’s like. Emotionless on the surface but bursting with feelings beneath. I could just imagine him taking you on a moonlit tour of the city with his hand in yours, whispering the history of Prague into your ear. He’d take you to the river or perhaps to the square and you’d stand shyly by while he killed for you and then share the meal.

Prophecy: That’s so not funny… but yeah, something like that.

(we laugh again)

Prophecy: He’s sweet though, you know? Beneath that sometimes frightening exterior is a romantic, just like you said. And yeah, we’ve shared a few kills while strolling the streets. I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be than Prague. I’ve seen a few cities now, and none of them compare to my city’s beauty and darkness.

FH: I can second that. Prague is beautiful. I really enjoyed writing the scenes of your story that were set there. Like when you met Lincoln when you went out for a feed.

Prophecy: Ah, Lincoln. I hear you’re writing his story.

FH: I’ve written it. He was interesting to work with. As troublesome as you lot. I’m beginning to think that all of you pure bloods are difficult. Anyway, on with the questions. What was it like to have your story told and know that people have been reading and enjoying it?

Prophecy: (looks thoughtful) Well, it was quite exciting. Since we were the first, we were a little reluctant about it. We didn’t want to get into trouble. We’d already pushed the Law Keepers to their limit. Once all seven leaders of the bloodlines agreed to the series, and the chronicling of our lives, then it was fun to tell you all about it. It’s strange to see your website and the reviews of the stories, seeing how those people really enjoyed the story and wanted more. I’m actually quite honoured that you wrote our story first and that people have liked it.

FH: I have a few silly questions that I like to ask the people I’m interviewing. Firstly, what’s your favourite colour?

Prophecy: Purple I think. It doesn’t go well with the red hair but I dye it darker a lot these days. (it’s dark red, almost black right now).
FH: And your favourite smell?

Prophecy: Prague at night when Valentine is with me. The city has an ancient smell and when it mixes with the scent of Valentine’s blood, it really stirs my senses. I especially love it in winter, when it’s quiet and the smell of snow is in the air.
FH: Your favourite possession?

Prophecy: Anything that came from my mother. (She touches the star that hangs around her neck) I love my mother’s book and this necklace. They remind me of her and make me feel strong when I’m feeling weak.
FH: Favourite thing to do?

Prophecy: Train. It has to be training. I love to practice fighting with Tiberius but most of the time he goes easy on me. Sometimes I get to fight Valentine or Venturi and we really go for it. It’s brutal. (She grins) Most of the time I lose, but it’s great fun, especially against Valentine. We taunt each other through our telepathic link and the fact we feel whatever the other is feeling makes it more intense. When I hit him, I feel his pain and it drives us on until we’re lost in the violence and then um… well… things reach a climax, so to speak.

FH: Oh. (my eyebrows shoot up) I see what you mean. I guess that fighting such a handsome and passionate man would get me a little hot too. Erm… finally… what’s your favourite time of year?

Prophecy: Autumn. I really like autumn, when the leaves change and the weather cools, before the snow comes. In autumn the nights are clear and there are less tourists. Valentine always seems to be less busy too so we can spend more time walking together.

FH: From humping like bunnies to romantic walks. You really do know how to change a subject. (I smile when she grins at me) It’s been a blast catching up and interviewing you, if you can call it that. I really hope that adventure of yours comes off and we can write another story together.

Prophecy: Me too. The troublesome trio will be knocking on your door soon enough I’m sure. I better go. You’ll need all the time you can get to prepare yourself for Venturi. (she grins again) I’ll expect to see a fresh set of bite marks on your neck next time I see you then, eh?

FH: (blushing) Get off with you. Haven’t you got a bloodline to run? (she laughs and walks out of the door, waving as she goes. I pick up my notes on Venturi and frown.) This is going to be interesting.

So… any questions for Venturi???

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