Interview: Kate Eden The Murdoch Vampires book tour

Welcome to the freak show I Smell Sheep. You have a series about Katie’s favorite subject- Vampires! So fore told is fore warned… just saying.

Sharon: Tell us a little about your Murdoch Vampire Series.
Kate: The Murdoch Vampires series is about a family of Scottish vampires who live in the U.S. Each book follows a different member of the family as they navigate their way to finding love. The books are what I’d call paranormal romantic comedies. 

Katie: Do you know any single vampires? We need names and numbers please.
Kate: I don’t share names from my Little Red Book. You gotta go find your own, ladies! 

Sharon: In The Hot Scot do we get to see any kilts?
Kate: Absolutely. 
Katie: the more important question is do we get to see under them?
Sharon: *headdesk*
Kate: Only if you turn the book upside down. ;)

*Katie and Sharon exchange glances and grab for the kindle at the same time and start shaking*

No judging us!

Sharon: What kind of product does Logan Murdoch make in his lab to help vampires blend in better?
Kate: Logan makes all sorts of products. There’s Sun Shield, which protects them from the effects of their sun allergies. There’s also Life Blood, which is a synthetic blood product so they don’t have to feed from humans. In The Hot Scot, Logan is trying to get LifeBlood onto the market.

Katie: In your book Rebel Child, Raven has to get a crash course in vampire etiquette. What are a few things she needs to learn?
Kate: Well, for one, she needs to learn to stop wearing black all the time. It’s depressing! Plus, there’s the whole humans-are-like cattle thing. Some vampires think they’re so superior. She also needs to learn how to trust people. Luckily, Callum’s a patient man. 

Sharon: What do you hate shopping for the most?
Kate: Swimsuits. There’s a level of hell dedicated to making women try on bikinis in fluorescent light. 

Katie: If you were a pie what kind would you be?
Kate: Cherry. A little bit sweet, a lot tart and often charmingly flaky. 
Katie: wow that was an awesome analogy. Maybe you should think about becoming a writer ;)

Sharon: If you could own any piece of art in the world what would it be?
Kate: Ack! This is a tough one. I was an art history major and love so many artists. But if you’re forcing me to choose just one, it would be “Flaming June” by Frederic Leighton. 
Sharon: Beautiful! I haven’t seen it before.

Katie: Who is the sexiest superhero?
Kate: I would like a chance to make Captain America drop the squeaky clean thing for a few sweaty hours. But if he resisted my charms, then I’d go with Batman. I like a man with some shadows. 

Sharon: What is your favorite instrument to listen to?
Kate: If we’re talking classical music, then I’d have to say violin. But in general, I’m a drums girl. 

Rapid Fire

Sharon: Pancakes or waffles? 
Kate: Waffles

Katie: Chips or crackers? 
Kate: Chips (unless we’re talking Ritz—the cookie of crackers)
Sharon: do you eat anything on your Ritz? 
Kate: I love butter or peanut butter on mine. I’ll eat almost anything off a Ritz, They’re just that good. I think they put actual methamphetamines in the dough. 

Sharon: alien invasion or robot rebellion?
 Kate: Aliens, but only if they’re hot. 
Sharon: robots can be sexy… have you seen Optimus Prime? :swoon:
Kate: It’s all the voice with that one. I prefer hot skin to cold steel. 

Katie: Saint Bernard or Schipperke? 
Kate: Saint Bernard because they come with their own barrel of hooch 

Sharon: Skittles or M&Ms? 
Kate: M&Ms—Peanut 

Katie: Greek or Italian? 
Kate: Italian
Sharon: I like a nice Greek slab of … wait, you’re talking about food aren’t you?
Kate: I think there’s a gyro joke in there somewhere, but I’ll refrain. 


Sharon: North Pole or South Pole? 
Kate: Stripper pole

Katie: vampire kiss or vampire bite? 
Kate: Depends on where it’s being given

Sharon: Autobots or Decepticons? 

Kate: Thundercats! 

Katie: cartoons or anime? 

Kate: Cartoons
Sharon: got a favorite from childhood?
Kate: I had a particular fondness for The Smurfs, She-Ra, and, as I already mentioned, The Thundercats (Thunda-thunda-Thunda Cats!) Since I’m basically still a child, I try to watch Adventure Time with Finn and Jake as much as possible. 

Sharon: Thanks for talking with us. We would like you to sign this paper saying we warned you about the dragon and provided you with a way to protect yourself 

*hands Kate gummy bears* 

Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers about you or your books?
Kate: This isn’t scientific or anything, but studies show that people who read Kate Eden books laugh twice as much as the average human and experience a lot more mind-blowing sex. Don’t believe me? Buy them and see if I’m wrong!

*Katie runs to computer to one click her way to sexy time* 

Book #1 The Murdoch Vampires
The Hot Scot
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: April 11, 2013
Type: Paranormal Romance
Logan Murdoch hates complications. All he wants to do is work in his lab and create products to help vampires blend into mortal society. But when his mother begs him to get her painting back from the museum, he discovers a very attractive complication in the form of curator Sydney Worth. She buys his lie that he’s the descendant of the man in the three-hundred-year-old painting, but refuses to give it to him. What’s worse? She’s immune to his mind control.

Sydney couldn’t believe her eyes when the spitting image of the Hot Scot walked into the museum. But her attraction to Logan Murdoch suffers a huge blow when he demands the painting. Losing the piece could threaten her job and she senses Logan is hiding something from her. But this vampire who hates complications and the ambitious curator with trust issues are about to learn the fine art of love.

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Book #2 The Murdoch Vampires
Rebel Child
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: April 11, 2013
Type: Paranormal Romance
Raven really doesn’t see what all the fuss is about. All she did was kidnap a mortal and try to sabotage one of the most important developments in the history of the vampire race. For some reason, though, her father, who is the leader of the vampire race, is seriously pissed. He gives her an ultimatum: Spend 200 years in exile or submit to a last ditch crash-course in vampire etiquette.

As the poster boy for upstanding, modern vampires, Callum Murdoch stands for
everything the rebellious Raven loathes. He’s also the brother of the man Raven recently
targeted. But this very odd couple is about to find out that opposites don’t just attract—
they smolder.
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About the Author:
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Kate Eden comes from a long line of mouthy broads who love to read, so it’s probably no surprise she caught the writing bug early. An avid romance fan since her early teens, Kate loves writing–and reading–stories about plucky heroines, sexy heros and the weird and wild journey people take on their way to love. She loves good food, cheap booze, and believes laughter is the cure for just about everything.

Friends With Benefits, it works.

Friends with Benefits, directed by Will Gluck stars Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clark, Richard Jenkins, Jenna Elfman and Woody Harrelson. A cute and funny romcom with an all too familiar plot somehow finds its way with witty dialog and some heartfelt family dynamics. Pleasantly surprising but definitely for the adult audiences.

Plot:

Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications.

Friends with Benefits, is savvy with strong sexual content as I stated before, but really I can't stress this point enough for those parents thinking the under 18 crowd can handle this one. The younger group would do better off with director Gluck's Easy A if you ask me. But back to this film, the chemistry between Timberlake and Kunis was sizzling hott! Kunis looked beautiful and Justin...well he's a man fest any day of the week already! ;) The cheesy dialog at times adds to the overall charm of the film, while the movie does take jabs at other romcoms it somehow ends up finding its own way down that road as well. I don't want to give away any major details but I will say that while I'm not a fan of Nicholas *gag* Sparks books and films and I usually dislike movies of this nature, somehow this one dug its way to my sweet spot.

Aside from the sex and goofy nature of our main characters there is also an underlying realness that takes note of and addresses issues such as mental illness, divorce and emotionally unstable families. I found the emotional core only added to the overall likability of the movie. Throw in some classic New York "charm" and pop-culture finesse and you might just find yourself having a great deal of fun. A good date night movie or girls night out film this one is getting a strong; sure, why not? rating from me. :)

Getting 3 and 1/2 Flash Dance Sheep

KD

Going the Distance, meets me half way.

Going the Distance, directed by Nanette Burstein and staring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Applegate and Charlie Day is a cute romantic comedy about making a relationship work in undesirable circumstances.

Plot:

Garrett (Justin Long) has always had a problem with commitment and understanding what women want. He seems to be doing everything right until he learns the hard way that he cannot speak the female language when his girlfriend drops him. That night, his friends want to brighten up his spirits by taking him to a bar. He meets Erin (Drew Barrymore) playing a game and ends up buying her a beer, then winning at bar trivia, and having breakfast with her the next morning. Erin is only in New York City for the summer, and will be returning to grad school in San Francisco in six weeks. They start a no-strings-attached summer fling relationship that turns into a seriously meaningful love affair. They realized that they were meant for each other, but when Erin returns home, will their love survive the distance, between New York City and San Francisco?

Being from The Bay Area myself, I love love love when movies show some love to my area. Nor Cal! If you have never been to SF its a must see, plan a trip out this way asap. Sorry about the side track moment. Back to the movie itself.

The first few minutes made me a little leery of what the movie would be like; very bad acting in the beginning is usually a good sign that a movie is going to be a dud. After the awful opening, the movie picked up and started to take on life. I found myself enjoying the characters and the close friends and family Erin and Garret have in their lives. Roommates who provide a musical soundtrack? I mean come on, who wouldn't want to get a little freaky to the Top Gun soundtrack! lol Thats a classic!

Nothing is off limits with this couple--Kitchen tables beware! ;)

It's a fun romantic comedy that is enjoyable but it's not going to get raving reviews from me. Decent movie worth seeing.

KD

The Switch

The Switch, directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck; while the story of a sperm donor has been done before (The Backup Plan) it is presented more from a male's perspective, predictable story plot but not awful.

Starring Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Jeff (my gf Ceci's man) Goldblum, Juliette Lewis and the adorable child actor Thomas Robinson. Yes, it's just like Aniston to make yet another film in the romantic comedy genre, safe and predictable, but that's apparently what she likes.

Bateman was fantastic in this film; why don't we see him in more movies? Witty and clever. He's an incredible actor and just phenomenal to watch - leaves me wanting more. :) And no, bff Rose, I am not trying to steal your man; I know you've staked your claim! lol Remove the claws please....

Thomas Robinson is the cutest child actor I have seen on screen in a long while, maybe since a young Dakota in I Am Sam. He carried a big weight on his little shoulders, but won me over with his genuine emotional performance. If you don't leave the theater re-thinking picture frames then you're just nutts! :P

Some funny/gross scenes involving...umm...well bugs. hahaha You just have to see it to know what I'm talking about. Endearing none the less.

Note to all: Please DO NOT invite me to your Artificial Insemination party, I don't know if women really have these...but just in case please forget to send me the invite. Thanks.

Two words: Diane Sawyer?!

Getting 3 sheep for all other factors not including Aniston, I like her but I'm just sick of the same ol' same ol', it's just Rachel from Friends continued.

KD