30 Days of Demons–Day 2, Even Demons Get The Blues… Back to Blog
Update: And the winner is…Commenter #21, Carol L! Congrats, Carol! Thanks for all the wonderful comments!
Today’s special demon guest (I do, of course, mean demon guest writer) is Maree Anderson. Maree is the author of a hot new demon story–and she’s going to give that story away to a lucky commenter. Maree, welcome!
Demons: The perfect heroes for really bad girls!
I’m all about challenging myself with my writing, so when I spotted an email about the Red Sage Alpha Male Novella Contest on one of my writing loops, I figured I’d give it a go. I’d never written a novella before, and I’d never written for the erotic romance market before, either. Nothing like jumping in the deep end, huh?
I wanted to write a dark, tormented heroine—a woman who’s not the norm. Leisa, the heroine of Even Demons Get The Blues, might look angelic but she’s been tagged by a Destroyer Demon and she’s got a little corner of Hell with her name on it waiting for her. She’s committed a terrible crime and she’s drowning her guilt in alcohol and casual sex. Believe me, the results aren’t pretty. She needed someone strong and determined, someone with a dark soul of his own, someone who wouldn’t be put off by the things she’s done.
And what better hero to cope with a bad girl’s past, than a badass demon?
Introducing Rez, the sole surviving Drakon Demon and the most badass Demon in my version of Hell. After 4000 wonderfully gory years of kicking demon butt for his king, Rez just can’t be bothered any more. Much to King Asmodeus’s disgust, Rez has taken up Beguiling. Still, when Rez can be bothered fulfilling his quotas, he’s a poster-boy for the Beguiler Unit. Unlike other male Beguilers, who limit themselves to attractive human females, Rez finds hidden beauty in even the most unprepossessing female package. He likes to corrupt the little “office mouse” type, transform her into a steamy temptress then unleash her upon her unwary male colleagues.
Rez cops one glimpse of Leisa and he’s a goner—he’s got that whole borderline stalker thing going on. And when Leisa picks up one loser too many, Rez is provoked into whisking her off to his lair to show her some hot demonic lovin’… after he deals to the unfortunate guy she picked up in the bar. It’s against “the rules” to kill the human, though, so Rez devises a truly unique retribution. Who said demons couldn’t have a sense of humor?
And just to make life in Hell even more interesting, Rez’s current lover, a Felinoid Demon with a jealous streak, is not at all happy about Rez’s little obsession with a slutty human female. She rats Rez out to Asmodeus, who is pissed as all Hell because now he has to “officially” deal with Rez’s transgression. He doesn’t want to have to kick Rez’s scaly lizard ass into oblivion—especially because he’s not absolutely sure he wouldn’t get his own handsome ass whupped!— but those mealy-mouthed council dickheads are gonna insist Rez is punished. Lucifer’s hairy balls, sometimes it just sucks to be king!
When good and evil are in balance, everything all peachy keen for my denizens of Heaven, Hell and Earth. But when the scales tip some truly bad shit goes down. So when Leisa accidently breaks through Rez’s defenses and bonds with him, there’s Hell to pay. Not to mention Heaven. And an even higher power that has the potential to redeem both Leisa and Rez… if it doesn’t obliterate them from existence first.
I loved writing Leisa and Rez’s story and I was thrilled to freaking bits and beyond when Even Demons Get The Blues finaled in the Alpha Male Novella Contest. I was even more delighted when Red Sage offered to publish my manuscript—it’s a June 2009 Red Sage Presents release.
And to celebrate the release of Even Demons Get The Blues, I’m offering a pdf to one commenter. I’ll put all your names into a hat and have my daughter draw the winner for Cynthia to post on her blog tomorrow.
Hope you enjoy reading about how Leisa and Rez achieve their happily ever after, against some pretty dire odds. (By the way, if you’re wondering what happened to Rez’s Felinoid ex, she tangles with a Leonine Lycan prince in Let Sleeping Demons Lie. And as for the manipulative, smart-mouthed demon king, Asmodeus? Well, he’s soooo gonna get his comeuppance very soon… mwah hah hah!)
Cheers
Maree Anderson
www.eRedSage.com
www.mareeanderson.com
www.writersgonewild.blogspot.com
I am soooooooooooo sold!
Oh yes, I’m completely sold! 😀
Best of luck with the release, Ms Anderson!
This one sounds like such a good read, I can’t wait
I can’t wait to read this! A tormented heroine- sounds interesting.
I’m sold, too! This sounds fun and at the same time a little dark. Win-win.
This story sounds really good and the cover is great – love those sexy eyes!:o)Tamsyn
I haven’t read many stories with demons, but I’m hoping to explore this genre more in the near future!
Sounds interesting. Count me in. Have a great day.
It sounds really good, can’t wait to read it.
Maree for your first erotic novella this one sounds AWESOME!!! I have to have it!!! Would love to win it, but just in case I don’t when is it being released? Also when will Rez’s Felinoid ex and Asmodeus stories come out?
Thanks for stopping by 😀
sounds great!
Congrats on the release, Maree! I love your title! And more power to you for crossing over into erotica and finaling in the Red Sage Contest! You’re definitely on a roll 🙂
Congrats on the release Maree!
Dang Maree, reading that synopsis makes me really want this story! Gotta ask, is this gonna be a first in a series? Just curious to know if I like it there’s gonna be more.
Hi Maree,
Congrats on the new book and winning the Red Sage Contest.
Are you working on a second book and when is this one out? Have a great day. 🙂
Those sound like my kind of demons!! Put me in for the contest!
Congrats for finaling in the writing contest and getting publshed!
gawd i love demons. 🙂 ::fans herself:: this contest is gonna be HOTT!
Sounds like a great book Maree!! Going to have to check this one out 😀
This is definitely going on my to-read list!
Sounds like a great book. I cant wait to read it.
Sounds like my kind of book. congrats Maree
Congratulations on finaling in the Alpha Male Novella Contest and much success with the release. Let me just say Maree, I’m hooked now. I have got to definitely follow up with the rest of Even Demons Get The Blues.
Carol L.
Lucky4750@aol.com
I’d love a badass demon, count me in!
Hi Maree,
Congrats. This book sounds good. I will definitely have to check out this series. I am enjoying the Demons coming to the forefront.
It is nice to see the heroine as the tortured person instead of only the hero!
looking forward 2 this one!
Sounds like a great book! Look forward to reading it 😀
I have read a couple of demon stories and enjoyed them. This one sounds awesome!
Hi all,
Hey, what a great present to wake up to–all these comments! You guys are soooo good for my fragile ego 😉
It’s 7.50am here in New Zealand and I’m about to shoot off to drop the kids at school and head to an appointment. But as Arnie Schw. likes to say: I’ll be back!
In the meantime, for Raonaid, Michelle and Anne-Marie:
Even Demons Get The Blues is now out at http://www.eRedSage.com – yay! *pauses to run round the office and scream a bit*
And yes, it is a planned series. So provided my editor likes the concept, next up is “Let Sleeping Demons Lie” where Rez’s ex, Naamah, gets her story. Naamah’s a felinoid demon and thanks to Asmodeus’s machinations, she’s dumped in the Lycan Realm. So it’s kitty vs lion with some truly heinous hyenas thrown in.
After that, Asmodeus really needs taking down a few pegs, so I’m planning his story in “Better The Demon You Know”.
Talk to you again in a couple of hours!
Oh, Maree is a new author for me and her demons sound just positively sinful! I’d love a chance to win a copy of Even Demons Get the Blues.
Hi Maree! Congrats on your new release. It sounds fantastic! I look forward to reading it. Great post!
Sounds like something I’d love to read. Putting you on my watch list. 🙂
Sounds like a great read!
Wheeeeeew!! Sounds hot, Maree! I can’t wait to read it! Congratulations on the release!
Hi all!
Just popped back in to clear my in-box before I race off to an appointment. I just wanted to thank the sinfully lovely Cynthia (try saying that quickly, LOL) for inviting me to be a part of her “30 Days of Demons” celebration. I mean, Cynthia’s a hugely popular author and she’s very kindly given me this spot on her blog to promo my debut release….what a fabulous lady, huh?
So I’m thrilled to bits and beyond to be here today. Not to mention delighted that so many of you have had stopped by to say “hi” and tell me what you thought of my post–truly a fantastic way to kick-start a bitterly cold Auckland day! (My toes still haven’t thawed out after doing my stint supervising road patrol up at school this morning. Brrrrr!)
Hi Maree,
A sexy demon story sounds good. I’d love to read this 🙂
Hugs, Danette
Wow, this one sounds like fun. I hope I win, but even if I don’t, I’ll be virtual-running on over to buy it!
Sounds good!
This sounds like such a great book! Love the cover!
I love the titles which are only an introduction but would induce me to buy even without knowing about the demon goodness inside. Will definitely check out these stories.
What an intriguing book – please count me in!
Thanks,
Cheryl
This sounds like it is going to be a great book. Congrats on it’s release.
Congrats again Maree! Gotta love them demons 🙂
Congrats on your new release! It sounds like a lot of fun.
Hey all,
Thanks for the postive feedback about the title(s) – Lindsey, I love your “demon goodness inside” comment, LOL! Reminds me of chewy caramel chocolates….nom nom nom…
There was a lot of angsting going while coming up with the title for Even Demons Get The Blues and its planned sequels. Too silly? Too smartass? Too wishy washy? I mean, who’s gonna want to read about a depressed demon? I took a punt and submitted it anyway, and thankfully Robin from Red Sage loved the title, and even better, she “got” my warped sense of humor! Titles haven’t exactly been my strong point, so I’m stoked these ones have hit the right note.
And as for the cover…OMG I actually cried when I got the proof–in a good way, of course 😉 Kudos to the Red Sage team for somehow translating my airy fairy Cover Information Form likes and dislikes and wants and pretty-pleases into THIS! Aren’t they just fricking awesome people?
Hmm, that sounds good!
Even Demons Get The Blues sounds good!
Congratulations on your release! This sounds like one awesome book!
sounds like my kind of book. I am adding to my wish list. Do you have a webiste or newsletter so I can keep up with your releases
Yet another book to get addicted to! Sounds wonder
ful!!
Awww… you guys are so wonderful! You know that, huh?
Pamk: I sure do have a website, courtesy of my husband, CDWDMW (aka Clever Dude Who Designed My Website). And he’s also set up a newsletter where you can subscribe and I’ll keep you posted with updates.
Here’s my website: http://www.mareeanderson.com
The “subscribe” link is to the right, just beneath my “Out Now” promo for Even Demons Get The Blues. It’ll be fantastic to have subscribers other than CDWDMW sending test messages, LOL!
And I’m also one of the Wild Women who blogs weekly (usually on a Thursday) over at Writers Gone Wild:
http://www.writersgonewild.blogspot.com
Then there’s facebook and Twitter and online shopping….you get that I’m seriously addicted to this stuff, right?
Sigh. Could be worse, I guess. Could be chocolate. Oh, wait, I’m already a chocoholic. Dayum!
Awww….you guys are seriously wonderful. You know that, huh?
Pamk: yes, I sure do have a website, courtesy of my husband, CDWDMW (aka Clever Dude Who Designed My Website). And he’s set me up with a newsletter you can subscribe to.
Go to: http://www.mareeanderson.com and the newsletter subscription box is to the right, just under my “Out Now” promo for Even Demons.
I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and I blog weekly (usually on a Thursday) over at Writers Gone Wild http://www.writersgonewild.blogspot.com
You get that I’m seriously addicted to all this stuff, right? I practically cry if I’m without an internet connection *hangs head in mock shame*