Interview and Giveaway: The Svatura Series by Abigail Owen
One will come out of hiding to
protect others from the fate she suffered. One will lead her people after being
released from a hellish nightmare. One will try to start a new life only to
discover that her path lies where it always has. And one will experience a loss
so terrible that only oblivion can stop the pain.
Individually they are strong. But
together these sisters of the heart are a force before whom even their most
powerful enemies will tremble. However, that may not be enough. Is the key to
their salvation power…or love?
1. What made you want to be a writer?
You hear it often, that writers have voices in their heads, their characters telling their stories. It’s true. I’m the same way. I daydream stories slipping characters into situations, inspired by all sorts of things around me. The only way to get them out of my head is to put them on paper. I’m always curious to see how their stories end.
2. Who is your favorite author?
So hard to name just one. In the paranormal romance realm Rebecca Zanetti and Heather Killough-Walden are two of my favs. In contemporary romance Lucy Monroe and Kerry Allynetop the list. Historical romance would have to be Johanna Lindsey.
3. What is the name of the last book you read.
Broken Bear (Grey Bear Series) by T.S. Joyce
4. Tell us about yourself in 3 words?
mother, writer, geek
5. What is your favorite activity?
So hard to narrow it down. Writing/reading are probably top of the list. I’m a huge movie fanatic as well. Making my kids laugh – the best sound in the world. Skydiving – I don’t any more but I miss it.
6. If your book could be made into a movie? Which actors would you have play the main two characters?
Ellie Aubrey would be played by Willa Holland (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/17803360998715283/)
Alex Jenner would be played by Colin Egglesfield(https://www.pinterest.com/pin/17803360998715287/)
7. Who is your favorite character in your book?
In Blue Violet, my favorite character is probably Ellie. She’s smart, upbeat, confident and brave. She’s also human and not perfect. I had a lot of fun writing her.
8. What's in your TBR ( to be read) pile?
Oh my gosh, too many to keep up with. I’m reading Heather Killough-Walden’s Samael next. After that I have a huge backlist—some are friend’s books (The Indispensable Wife by Phillipa Lodge), some are coming out soon and I know I want to read them (The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor by Anna J. Stewart, Shift Work by J.C. McKenzie). And the list keeps growing!
9. What are 3 of your pet peeves?
People who don’t smile back.
People who stop in the middle of a walkway at crowded places or events- they’re blocking the way and oblivious about it. So rude! Slow drivers in the fast lane.
10. What's your favorite ( cats or dogs), ( coffee or tea), and what's your favorite food?
I’m a dog person (though I’ve been known to pet a cat if they’re nice.)
Tea – but sweet southern tea is my preference
And I am a chocoholic for favorite food.
Blue
Violet
The
Svatura Series
Book
One
Abigail
Owen
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Cover Art: Debbie Taylor
Page Count: 266
Word Count: 62050
ISBN (digital): 978-1-62830-946-1
ISBN (print): 978-1-5092-0358-1
About
the Book:
When fairy tales turn into
nightmares…
Ellie Aubrey has spent most of her
unnaturally long life hiding her extraordinary abilities from the world. On the
run from the shapeshifting wolves who murdered her family, she risks discovery
in order to secretly watch over another group of similarly gifted people,
determined they won’t suffer the same fate.
Alex Jenner has come home to
protect his family from an unknown danger lurking in the woods. Suspicious of
the new girl in town, he challenges Ellie in ways that will spark one of two
possible outcomes: they’ll spontaneously combust, or she’ll lose control of the
one power she’s fought so hard to contain.
In this fairy tale, the dragon the
prince must slay is also the princess who holds his heart.
Excerpt:
Alex gave her an adorable lopsided grin,
and her heartbeat picked up in response. “I also just finished a run.”
“In this weather?” Ellie teased. She was
rewarded with a deep chuckle that danced up and down her spine.
“Hey, maybe we could run together some
time,” he suggested. Ellie gave silent thanks that he hadn’t noticed her
reaction to him.
“Maybe….” Ellie nodded and smiled to take
the sting out of what could’ve been perceived as a rejection.
Suddenly he leaned forward and touched her
arm lightly. “You do that a lot, you know.”
Trying not to pull away from his touch, it
was Ellie’s turn to raise her eyebrows in surprise. “Do what?”
“Answer with something vague.” He sat
back, letting her breathe normally again.
“Do I?” Ellie feigned surprise. Impressive.
Most people don’t even notice when I’m giving vague answers.
“There you go again!”
“Huh.” Ellie grimaced and tried a
different approach. “I don’t even notice I’m doing it. I guess I don’t talk
about myself much in general.” Especially to hot guys who have no clue
who I really am.
“Fair enough.” Alex let her off the hook
with good-natured grace. “So back to that run?”
Ellie laughed.
Clearly she wasn’t going to get away with keeping her distance. Not that she
wanted to. She was just trying to avoid further complication. And Alex Jenner
had the potential to be a rather major complication
Hyacinth
The
Svatura Series
Book
Two
Abigail
Owen
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Cover Art: Debbie Taylor
About the Book:
Selene sacrificed everything when
she took her brother’s place as ruler of the Vyusher—including her secret love
for one-time adversary Griffin Aubrey. When nightmares that are just a little
too real start, Selene fears she’s turned into a cold-blooded killer…the
monster Griffin thinks she is.
Griffin and Ellie Aubrey are
finally safe for the first time in over a hundred years, and Griffin doesn’t
want to easily forgive the woman he blames for killing his family. But when an
unknown menace drives Selene to leave her people and seek their help, Griffin
must decide.
Can he move past his hatred of
everything she is? Or will the bond that could bring them both the greatest joy
now be the source of their deepest despair?
Crimson
Dahlia
The
Svatura Series
Book
Three
Abigail
Owen
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Cover Art: Debbie Taylor
About the Book:
Lila Jenner left her family to
start a new life away from Ramsey Pierce. After decades of rejection, she needs
the chance to discover who she is without him. Helping to rebuild relationships
between tribes of Svatura is just the opportunity she needs.
Determined that the fire raging inside
him will never harm Lila, Ramsey denies the magical bond that could be theirs
alone. But when an old enemy resurfaces and Lila disappears, he realizes he’ll
do anything to win her back and make her his.
However, Maddox, driven by a
centuries-old quest for revenge, is stronger than any of them ever imagined.
Friends and enemies must band together against this shared threat. Even then,
they may discover too late that one dragon is not always enough…
Black
Orchid
The
Svatura Series
Book
Four
Abigail
Owen
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Cover Art: Debbie Taylor
About the Book:
Only
oblivion can stop her pain.
Adelaide Jenner feels nothing… she
is completely numb inside. Her fated love abandoned her and joined their enemy.
On that day her sister turned off all Adelaide’s emotions in order to save her
from a heartbreak that could push her over the edge of sanity. But the great
power she claims, wielded without compassion or love, can only lead to pain.
Nate Pierce believes Adelaide used
her extraordinary powers to deceive him all these years. So he destroyed a
relationship he thought to be false and hungers for revenge. Now, Nate serves
Maddox, unaware that his new leader is using him as a pawn in a bid to enslave
or kill all Svatura.
The only hope of finally defeating
Maddox is for Adelaide and her sisters to combine their growing powers against
him. But the key to a Svatura’s power is the heart, and Adelaide is still
missing hers.
About
the Author:
Award-winning paranormal and
contemporary romance author, Abigail Owen was born in Greeley, Colorado, and
raised in Austin, Texas. She now resides in Northern California with her
husband and two adorable children who are the center of her universe.
Abigail grew up consuming books and
exploring the world through her writing. A fourth generation graduate of Texas
A&M University, she attempted to find a practical career related to her
favorite pastime by earning a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical Writing).
However, she swiftly discovered that writing without imagination is not nearly
as fun as writing with it.
Website/Blog: http://abigailowen.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AOwenBooks
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/abbyowen/
Tour wide giveaway:
1 ebook 4 pack of the Svatura Series and a $25 Amazon Giftcard
Thank you so much for having me by the blog today. I really enjoyed the interview. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by :-) I also enjoy tea. My favorite is Lemon Zinger by Celestial Seasoning
DeleteLiked the interview. Love Chocolate too, doesn't everyone. Enjoyed reading about all your books in the Svatura series. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteChocolate is one of my favorites too. Love Chocolate covered strawberries
DeleteThanks so much Tena! Chocolate is a bit of an obsession. :)
DeleteI just love the covers of your books. I am also excited about reading them
ReplyDeleteThanks Misty! Debbie Taylor has done all my covers and I love her designs. I hope you love the books!
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