Character interview and giveaway with Jill Conrad from Bloodlust by Michelle Rowen
The greatest thing about the summer is the hot weather, vacations, bright sun, green grass, flowers...free time to read. I thought I’d ask the main character from my Nightshade books, Jill Conrad, what her favorite summer things are.
Michelle Rowen: So, Jill, tell me...what’s your favorite thing about summer?
Jillian Conrad: *glares* You’re kidding me, right?”
MR: Not really. Come on, don’t be like this. This is a fun, breezy interview about summer. You look like somebody who likes to get a tan, hang out at a pool in a bikini, relax with a drink in hand, admit it.
Jill: Maybe once upon a time. But I have more important things to think about that getting a suntan right now. In case you’ve forgotten, author-girl.
MR: Um.
Jill: Don’t you um me after what you did to me in Nightshade and the Bleeding Heart novella. I have poison in my veins that’s slowly killing me and it’s all your fault. Sure, it’s June. The sun is bright, although unlike Toronto where you live, I lived in San Diego before you destroyed my life. Not much of a problem with sunshine down here. Or pools. They’re everywhere.
MR: I sense that you’re a little angry with me.
Jill: Yeah, I’m dying. Slowly and horribly. Imagine me being angry about that! What a shocker!
MR: Fine, you have Nightshade in your veins that means any vampire who bites you will die a horrific and fiery death and it may have certain unpleasant, uh, side effects for you. Sorry about that. But I gave you that dude with the eye patch and scars to take care of you. He’ll kick anyone’s ass that tries to hurt you now.
Jill: Right. Declan...well, it’s complicated with me and him. Complications that are also your fault as an author. I really don’t like you.
MR: *smiles evilly*
Jill: Don’t you smile evilly at me. It’s summer, it’s beautiful, the sun is shining and my life is going to hell. I’m being hunted now—by vampires who want to kill me for what I am. Are they going to find me first or are you just going to let this poison slowly destroy me from the inside out?
MR: I take it you haven’t read Bloodlust yet.
Jill: It’s not out until July 5th. That’s my future, therefore no I haven’t read it. So, what, you’re some sort of a psychic? You can predict my future? What happens to me? Do I live? Do I die? What happens to Declan? Declan and me? Can we...be together? I mean, is that even possible?
MR: Let’s just say, it’s going to be an interesting summer for you, Jill. Hang on tight!
Jill: *glares*
Bloodlust
Nightshade #2
July 5, 2011 – Berkley Sensation
For those who feast on blood, Jillian Conrad is a fatal attraction. After being injected with a serum that made her blood both irresistible and deadly to vampires, she was used as a pawn to assassinate the vampire king. Now, the vampires want her eliminated.
Hunted and unable to return to her old life, Jillian desperately seeks to prevent the poison in her veins from killing her. And she must find a way to help her dhampyr protector, Declan, whose exposure to the serum has split his personality into one part uncontrolled desire, and one part stone cold killer.
But an even greater danger is rising. The Amarantos – a secret society of vampires – is seeking the infant daughter of the slain king to complete their quest for true immortality. And if they succeed, no one, living or undead, will escape the darkness.
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I love Michelle Rowen's books they are amazing :D This would be a great book to have
great giveaway! i just entered:)
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Wow, this new series sounds awesome. I have to get Nightshade right now.
I loved Nightshade. Declan has a place in my heart despite his being a complicated and unpredictable character.
I'm really looking forward to Bloodlust!
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I can't wait to read these!!!
Good reading ~ Escape by Fiction :)
Sounds great...thanks for the giveaway!
LOL don't blame Jill for being a bit angry.
Oh yes... I must read this one! Can't resist an evil smile! ;D
Oh boy! Can't wait for this next book & it would be absolutely awesome if I won it! Really hope that Declan gets his emotions back!
Sounds so good cant wait to read it!!Thanks for the giveaway and great interview!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Love her books!! I'd love to win this one.
Great interview. Character interviews are always so fun.
Love Michelle's books, looking forward to the new one.
I can't wait to see what happens in book 2. So exciting at the end of book 1 :)
Can't wait for the new book! Can't wait to see how things turn out with Declan! Would be awesome if I could win this book!
I agree, summers the best time to read!
So, Declan is scarred, unpredictable, and a killer. Sounds like my kind of hero. I'd love to win a copy of the book.
This sounds like a really good book. Thanks for the interview.
I love reading about vampires. I enjoy reading about them the most. Thanks for the giveaway. I can't wait to read this book. Tore923@aol.com
I really enjoyed book 1
Thanks for the giveaway
loved nightshade, can't wait for this one!
How did I miss the first book in this series? I've read everything (or so I thought) by Michelle.
Great post! I've been wanting to pick up something by Michelle for awhile now!
I really enjoyed reading Nightshade, so thanks for the chance to snag a copy of Bloodlust.
caity_mack at yahoo dot com
Thanks again, I plan on getting a lot of reading done this summer :)
So many great books not enough time!
Love, love, love, LOVE Michelle Rowen. Would love to have this book in my library!
I haven't read Michelle Rowen yet but now I know I am definitely adding her books to my TBR list! Thanks for the giveaway:)
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great character interview.Thanks for the chance to win this
What a wonderful post - I got a giggle. Thank you for sharing this giveaway opportunity.
I haven't had a chance to read Nightshade yet so I had to do a little skimming on the interview- the visual equivalent of putting my fingers in my ears and shouting 'lalalalala!' I really should pick it up soon.
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That was fun! Great interview Ladies = )
What a great interview thank you so much for sharing! Great giveaway thank you.
I love reading urban fantasy and would love to give Michelle Rowan's books a try.
Wow, this sounds like a great read. I need to hurry and go get my hands on Nightshade :)
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This book sounds really good. thanks for the giveaway
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awesome giveaway! this book looks good!
Poor Jill, girl just can't catch a break can she?
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I have Nightshade, and I can't wait for this one.
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I love character interviews...you can really feel what the character is like before you read the book. Thanks for the chance to win your book. It sounds great...they are new to me :) Please count me in for a new read.
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I like reading character interviews! Thanks for sharing!
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ANYTHING written by Michele I*MUST*HAVE!!!٩(•̮•̃)۶
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Funny interview! I need to read this series!
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*squee* just got Nightshade yesterday and can't wait to get off work so I can start it! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
Funny! I love character interviews.
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I am a big fan of Ms Rowen"s and I can't wait to read this one!
jlkg102961@yahoodotcom
A character mad at an author. Great post :)
Wow Jill sounds like a firecracker! Love it!!
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What a fun interview! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kanya
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OOoOh! Would love to win this book! I love the cover and Jill sounds badass!
Annie
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I've got nightshade on my wishlist and I'm just dying to read it! Bloodlust sounds great
Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the offering
I've been wanting to get to this series. The interview was great ty for sharing!
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Loved the interview and thank you for the giveaway. New author for me and would love to read this book.
What an awesome interview. I have some of Michelle's books in my TBR pile. I have to see if they are part of this series!
I absolutely love the Nightshade series with Jill and Declan. I made sure the library bought copies of both books and the book with the novella in it. I can't wait to read Bloodlust