Today the Sheep are honored to bring you our interview with PNR Goddess Larissa Ione. Her amazing series of books have captivated readers around the globe, truly a fantastic read I'd recommend to anyone. If you're all now thinking this hottie author is one to marry and keep forever in unicorn filled rooms of wonder....you can't! She's mine! Mine! No touching! *hiss*
Katie: Thanks so much for coming back to chat with us Larissa, how have things been since we last spoke in February?
Larissa: Busy! Like, OMG, I need a year-long vacation, busy! And thanks for having me back!
Katie: For those that don't know about your Lords of Deliverance can you fill folks in a little?
Larissa: Sure! The LOD series is a spinoff of the Demonica series. It's about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and they're trying to save the world after the events that took place in the fifth Demonica book, Sin Undone, unleashed a new wave of terror that could bring about the End of Days. The Horsemen are neither good nor evil until their Seals break, and now that one has broken, it's only a matter of time before they all break. You'll see lots of gritty violence, steamy love scenes, and best of all, you'll see all of the Demonica characters, some of whom play large roles.
Katie: Ares is my lover, I don't care who he's "with" he is mine and I will not take no for an answer! Sorry had too much caffeine today. Anyway, what's been the best part about writing the stories of the Four Horsemen?
Larissa: LOL -- glad you love Ares so much! I'd say the best part about writing them has been that I get to incorporate real legends and events into the books. I'm a history buff, so any time I can squeeze some of it in, I'm happy!
Sharon: We are asking authors what they like and/or dislike on review blogs. Got any advice for us and other bloggers?
Larissa: I love bloggers and review blogs! It's you who help spread the word about our books, and I appreciate it more than I can say. I really hate to criticize or offer advice, but I guess the one thing I dislike seeing is when reviews get personal against the author or presume to know what the author was thinking when they were writing the book. Fortunately, this doesn't happen often, especially on blogs. Seems to be more of an Amazon thing!.
Katie: Aside from an amazingly written story you sure do know how to spice things up with these beef cakes. What new, uh how to put this, "extra curricular activities" can we look forward to. (Yeah I went there, don't look at me like that Sharon!)
Sharon: Wha? I was just thinking how unusually tactful you were. Your shock treatments must be…er…nevermind….
Larissa: LOL -- well, look for a lot of, um, hand action in Immortal Rider. When you have two virgins (Limos and Thanatos) in one book, you get a lot of sexual frustration!
Katie: Some folks may not know that you're something of a dog whisper haha can you share the things you've been teaching the animals at your house?
Larissa: Ha! My dog doesn't think I "whisper" at all! But we've been learning the usual obedience stuff, as well as ringing a bell to go out, going potty on command, taking her chew toys to her bed (to chew ONLY on the bed so the floors don't get messy,) and the big one: LEAVE THE CAT ALONE!!!! :)
Sharon: If I blindly stuck my hand in your purse and grabbed something what would I probably find?
Larissa: Receipts. I never clean out my purse.
Katie: Your Demonica Series is another entertaining storyline, what can fans look forward to from the hottie UG doctors?
Larissa: Ooh, UG doctors play big roles in Lethal Rider. You'll be seeing a lot of our Demonica peeps, because the world is a messy, messy place in the LOD books!
Sharon: Which book (either series) was your favorite to write and why?
Larissa: Hmmm...I really loved writing Passion Unleashed because Wraith is just so much fun, but I think the final LOD book (Reseph's book,) is just as much fun, because Reseph is a blast -- such an easygoing, happy guy. Well, sort of. He's a little out of sorts given what he's done as Pestilence!
Katie: If you could go out on a date with anyone from past to present who would it be and why?
Larissa: Not a clue. Really. I think I like fictional people too much!
Sharon: Give use a few favorites (song, gum, dessert, tv show, weapon of mass destruction)
Larissa: Pizza, beer, fried cheese curds, cinnamon gum, country music, Independence Day (the movie,) Star Trek (in general,) zombie (favorite kind of apocalypse)
Katie: Where can folks find you in the coming months?
Larissa: Check your local insane asylum
Katie: Larissa's been through the drill before so lets get some Rapid Fire questions going! GO!
Katie: Country Side or Sea Side
Larissa: Sea!
Sharon: Crunchy insides or chewy insides
Larissa: You scare me
Katie: Creepy Attic or Creepy Basement
Larissa: Um...neither?
Sharon: Thunder or lightning
Larissa: (Well, technically, you can't have one without the other...yes, I'm a meteorologist. Obnoxious, I know...)
Katie: Singing in the car or Shower
Larissa: Car!
Katie: True Blood or Dexter
Larissa: True Blood!
Sharon: Speedboat or sailboat
Larissa: Speedboat
Katie: Star Trek Next Gen or Battlestar Galactia
Larissa: Star Trek TNG
Katie: D&D or Pathfinder
Larissa: D&D
Katie: Fae or Shifters
Sharon: aw, this one just isn’t fair!
Larissa: Shifters
Katie: haha I know Sharon, that would be like me asking you Shifters or Prime.
Katie: Cookie Crisp or Lucky Charms
Larissa: Lucky Charms!
Sharon: Fire magic or Water magic
Larissa: Fire
Katie: Larissa, as always it's been a pleasure. We love you and can't wait to see what you come up with next! Anything you'd like to add before we wrap?
Larissa: Thanks so much, ladies! Love you right back! Can't think of anything to add, but I appreciate the time you took to write up the questions and to be so great! Hugs!
***GIVEAWAY***
Larissa's been kind enough to offer up some amazing swag items from her 'Horsemen Series' and the Sheep are adding a "screw no evil" tote bag and other goodies! Also, today is the official release date for Immortal Rider so follow the Amazon link below to grab your copy! In the comments below answer both things to be entered to win:
1. Your Email Address
2. If I reached inside your purse/bag what would I find?
Contest open to EVERYONE! Double entries for followers. Ends November 27th at midnight. Good luck!
