Parjunkee's View has put together an awesome blog tour for the second book in Linda Poitevin's The Grigori Legacy - Sins of the Son. My review is here. This is Linda's second visit to I Smell Sheep and we are thrilled to have her back cause she likes toast and tea. It might not be Kool Aid and moonpies, but it is a close second! Make sure you check out each site hosting because there is a chance to win a paper copy of Sins of the Son (US only) or an ecopy (US/INT) at each site and one grand prize winner will win a necklace and earring set at the end of the tour! And we all love a little bling.
Linda: Thank you so much for having me back, Sharon and Katie! And thank you for remembering! *sips tea* Things have been busy, but good. I’ve finally managed to get a start on the third book in the series (chapter one only took me 17 tries!), I have my office back after my daughter moved out (again), spring is on its way…yup, things are good.
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Linda: I took a LOT of walks. And did a lot of cursing. But I really, really wanted to write the story, so giving up wasn’t an option. I’m nothing if not persistent. <G>
Sharon: The second book in your The Grigori Legacy is Sins of the Son. What can fans of this series expect in this book? Would it be wise for people who haven’t read the first book to start with Sins of the Son?
Linda: Sins of the Son picks up pretty much where Sins of the Angels left off story-wise. Readers will get a great deal more insight into the politics of Heaven and Hell, and into humanity’s precarious position in the grand scheme of things. I’ve tried to make the book as much of a standalone as possible, but it is part of a greater story arc and personally, I always prefer to begin at the beginning.
Katie: Tell us a little more about our leading fella this time? And just HOW sexy is he?
Linda: Which one? Because both Seth and Aramael feature prominently and I introduce another major character in the persona of the Archangel Michael in this book…and all three are the epitome of utter angelic perfection. *sighs dreamily*
Linda: Which one? Because both Seth and Aramael feature prominently and I introduce another major character in the persona of the Archangel Michael in this book…and all three are the epitome of utter angelic perfection. *sighs dreamily*
Sharon: Remember the quivering? Yeah, I’m there ;)
Katie: And Michael is he single?
Linda: Single, yes. Available, no. At least…no, I can’t say. It might spoil things.
Sharon: O_o
Sharon: O_o
Sharon: You mentioned last time that you had a house full of furry ones. Have there been any more additions? Thought of adopting any sheep? I hear they make great sweaters…er, I mean pets.
Linda: Actually, I’ve managed to downsize my zoo! *does a small happy dance* The daughter that moved out took the older cat and one of the rabbits with her. Sadly, that hasn't made much of a dent in the amount of hair floating around my floors, though. And no, no plans to adopt a sheep. I have heard that you can make wool out of dog hair, though. I may have to look into that, lol!
Linda: Actually, I’ve managed to downsize my zoo! *does a small happy dance* The daughter that moved out took the older cat and one of the rabbits with her. Sadly, that hasn't made much of a dent in the amount of hair floating around my floors, though. And no, no plans to adopt a sheep. I have heard that you can make wool out of dog hair, though. I may have to look into that, lol!
Sharon: *note to self, don’t do gift exchange with Linda*
Linda: Hey, I give nice gifts! :P
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Linda: Sins of the Son is just as dark as Sins of the Angels, but I’d have to say there’s less of the police procedural aspect in this one for sure…and yes, an awful lot of moral dilemma-ing going on!
Sharon: Do we get more backstory about what happened between The One and Lucifer in this book? My heart broke right along with theirs in the prologue.
Linda: You definitely get some information, but the whole of the story doesn’t come out until book 3. And yes, theirs is a heart-breaking story.
Sharon: Was the irony, that Lucifer and all the angels have the same faults as the humans he hates so much, intended?
Linda: I'm so glad you saw that element in the story and yes, it was indeed intended. In The Grigori Legacy, the root of the conflict between the fallen angels and humans comes down to Lucifer's hatred of beings he considers beneath him, despite the only real difference being one of power--which seems to me to be the root cause of most real conflicts.
Sharon: Did you know from the beginning of the series who Alex was going to choose?
Linda: I did know, yes. And I still do. But you don't. *smiles smugly*
Sharon: Can Aramael stand by the decision he has made at the end of Sins of the Son?
Linda: You don't really think I'm going to make it that easy for you, do you? *laughs* Let's just say Aramael canstand by his decision, but the real question is: will he?
Sharon: Can you tell us about Emmanuelle, Seth's sister! You touch on her briefly, but I know there has to be a reason <G> do we get more of her story in the next book!?
Linda: You're right, there's definitely a reason, and yes, you get a little more of her story in book 3, but she doesn't play a prominent role until book 4.
Katie: In coming books how many sexy fellas can we look forward to?
Linda: I’d forgotten about that little fixation of yours, Katie…*shakes head and laughs* I think we’ve pretty much reached our peak of sexy fellas, at least as far as I know. Since I’m one of those “pantser” types, however, I can never rule out anything.
Linda: I’d forgotten about that little fixation of yours, Katie…*shakes head and laughs* I think we’ve pretty much reached our peak of sexy fellas, at least as far as I know. Since I’m one of those “pantser” types, however, I can never rule out anything.
Katie: Reached our peak? *looks around lost* Is that even possible!!
Linda: *patting Katie’s shoulder* Only in this story, Katie, only in this story!
Sharon: Got to ask because we do love our smut, is there any romance in this book? Based on the end of Sins of the Angels, it seemed like the heroine, Alexandra Jarvis, might have her loyalties to Seth and Aramael tested in this next book.
Linda: *rolls eyes* You’re as bad as Katie! If you’re asking about sex, then the answer is no. There is still a definite romantic element involved, however, though in my opinion it’s based more on deeper emotional connections than on physicality this time. And frankly, everyone’s loyalties are tested in this book.
Linda: *rolls eyes* You’re as bad as Katie! If you’re asking about sex, then the answer is no. There is still a definite romantic element involved, however, though in my opinion it’s based more on deeper emotional connections than on physicality this time. And frankly, everyone’s loyalties are tested in this book.
Sharon: This kind of romance is just as satisfying as the ones with sex, and maybe even more emotionally draining because the characters can’t express their feelings physically.
Katie: Again, I know not what you speak!
Linda: There’s definitely sexual tension, though, Katie, so all is not lost. ;)
Linda: There’s definitely sexual tension, though, Katie, so all is not lost. ;)
*Sharon: I am almost done with the book and sexual tension doesn't even begin to describe what Linda has done to these characters! I am dying here <G>
Sharon: Since you are a pantser, have things taken a turn that you weren’t expecting since finishing Sins of the Son?
Linda: A huge turn. There’s something coming in book 3 that shocked me right down to my tootsies…but of course, I can’t tell you anything more than that. *winks and tries to look mysterious*
Linda: A huge turn. There’s something coming in book 3 that shocked me right down to my tootsies…but of course, I can’t tell you anything more than that. *winks and tries to look mysterious*
Sharon: well, that was just mean! But I got to admit I am intrigued will Sins of the Son give us any indication of where you are going with book 3? (yes, I am fishing for information!)
Linda: In some ways, yes, but there are a couple of major twists in book 3 that aren’t at all hinted at.
Sharon: Last time you told us about some of your favorite music. Today tell us about your favorite movie/movie genre?
Linda: I am a total sucker for superhero movies. I just love the whole honor thing and the idea that someone, somewhere, really is fighting evil on a superhuman level. Heaven knows we can use the help these days!
Linda: I am a total sucker for superhero movies. I just love the whole honor thing and the idea that someone, somewhere, really is fighting evil on a superhuman level. Heaven knows we can use the help these days!
Sharon: yes! I am looking forward to the Avengers movie. It has IronMan, Thor and Captain America. We can make a superhero smoothie of smexy! I’ll get the straws…
Katie: I'll take two straws please!
Linda: I am so not going down that path…
Katie: Which country do you think contains the hottest fellas?
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Linda: Oh, my…now that may be the most difficult question I’ve ever had to answer. Let’s see…I think the hottest accent ever is an Irish one, closely followed by Scottish…and after watching The Man from Snowy River multiple times when I was young, I never quite recovered from my fixation with Australian men…I don’t really have to choose just one, do I?
Sharon: Katie can find a loophole so you can pick all you want.
Katie: Oh, yeah for sure. If you say them all at once really fast I'll count that as one. *winks*
Linda: IrelandScotlandAustralia…like that? :D
Sharon: Is there a natural wonder of the world that you would love to see?
Linda: Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland (http://www.greatcanadianparks.com/nfoundland/gmornnp/index.htm) is considered one of Canada’s natural wonders – I would love to visit that. Newfoundland is one of the few provinces I haven’t been to yet.
Linda: Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland (http://www.greatcanadianparks.com/nfoundland/gmornnp/index.htm) is considered one of Canada’s natural wonders – I would love to visit that. Newfoundland is one of the few provinces I haven’t been to yet.
Sharon: Breathtaking!
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Sharon: If you could pick a fictional character to have your back during a zombie apocalypse, who would it be?
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Sharon: Absolutely! I am torn between Optimus Prime and Thor…
Katie: We can just combine them as one Sharon.
Linda: Optimus Thor? Thorptimus? *makes a face* Um…maybe not.
Linda: Optimus Thor? Thorptimus? *makes a face* Um…maybe not.
Sharon: OptiThorPrime?
Katie: If you could go out on a dinner date with Hollywood fella who would it be and why?
Linda: Ahem. I seem to have answered the who part in the previous question…as to why, I think he’s an amazingly complex man who would be very interesting to talk to. He’s been through a tremendous amount in his life, managed to recreate himself in a major way, and yet still – somehow – keeps his life relatively private. On top of all that, he is one of the most talented actors I've ever seen. And yes, Katie, he’s sexy as all get-out, too. *winks*
Linda: Ahem. I seem to have answered the who part in the previous question…as to why, I think he’s an amazingly complex man who would be very interesting to talk to. He’s been through a tremendous amount in his life, managed to recreate himself in a major way, and yet still – somehow – keeps his life relatively private. On top of all that, he is one of the most talented actors I've ever seen. And yes, Katie, he’s sexy as all get-out, too. *winks*
Sharon: Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers? Places you can be found in the near future?
Linda: I’m going to be on blog tour for the next few weeks talking about a lot of different aspects of writing and The Grigori Legacy series. If readers would like to follow along, the schedule is posted at http://parajunkee.com/pjv-blog-tours/current-tours/sins-of-the-son-by-linda-poitevan. There will be a giveaway at every stop, and at the end of the tour, all winners will be entered into a grand prize draw for a gorgeous necklace and earring set designed by Cemetery Cat and inspired by The Grigori Legacy.
Linda: I’m going to be on blog tour for the next few weeks talking about a lot of different aspects of writing and The Grigori Legacy series. If readers would like to follow along, the schedule is posted at http://parajunkee.com/pjv-blog-tours/current-tours/sins-of-the-son-by-linda-poitevan. There will be a giveaway at every stop, and at the end of the tour, all winners will be entered into a grand prize draw for a gorgeous necklace and earring set designed by Cemetery Cat and inspired by The Grigori Legacy.
You remember our Rapid Fire questions so we are going to jump right in!
Sharon: Rocking chair or porch swing?
Linda: If I say porch swing, can I have the porch to go with it?
Sharon: let me get this straight, you want Ironman and a porch?
Linda: Demanding, aren’t I?
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| now we all want brownies! |
Linda: Gooey in the middle.
Sharon: Now I want brownies…
Linda: The really fudgy ones? Oh, me too, please!
Sharon: comedy or tragedy?
Linda: Depends on my mood.
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Linda: Ninja.
Sharon: Molson or Labatt
Linda: Neither. *shudder* I’ll take wine over beer any day.
Katie: Buff arms or buff legs?
Linda: Arms.
Sharon: cotton or silk
Linda: Cotton.
Katie: Big hands or Big feet?
Linda: Um…I’m actually afraid to answer that without knowing what’s behind it!!
Katie: *looks innocent* What? It's a harmless question….
Linda: Is there such a thing with you? LOL
Sharon: Remember Katie, she has been here before, she knows you!
Sharon: Remember Katie, she has been here before, she knows you!
Katie: *looks aghast* Who me?
Sharon: Swedish massage or deep tissue?
Linda: Swedish
Katie: Catch me or Swing me?
Linda: Catch me.
Sharon: Sky diving or cliff diving?
Linda: Good heavens…neither! You know what a total wimp I am, right? Though if I make it to a hundred, I may celebrate my birthday with a skydive…at least there’s more time for the parachute to open!
Sharon: Yeah, I remembered <G> you know what they say, face your fears!
Linda: Thank you so much for inviting me to visit again, ladies. I’ve had a wonderful time, and can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support!
Linda: Thank you so much for inviting me to visit again, ladies. I’ve had a wonderful time, and can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support!
Katie: Thank YOU for coming back over to chat with us. We will get to work on that date with Robert for you!
Sharon: If she gets Robert, I want OptiThorPrime!
CONTEST TIME
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To win a copy of Sins of the Son and be entered in the grand prize at the end of the tour:
1. Leave a way to contact you in comments
2. If you were an angel, what would your wings look like? Color? Size?
Contest over at the end of the book tour: April 26
