BLURB:
For Emily
Waters, a nature-loving, small-town girl with an overprotective father, heading
off to Boston University to study conservation biology is a dream come
true—until a chance encounter catapults her into a mythical world she’d do
anything to escape.
The latest
victim in a rash of abductions near campus, Emily is brutally attacked before
being rescued by a powerful new friend. She survives the ordeal, only to find
herself held captive and presented with an impossible choice. While preparing
for the unimaginable life she must now embrace clues soon emerge that Emily may
not be entirely human, and her physical transformation awakens goddess-like
powers that her new family cannot begin to explain. Dealing with her human
first love, the not-so-platonic relationship with her coven “sister,” and her
new vampire sort-of-boyfriend further complicates matters, not to mention being
secretly hunted by the psychopaths who attacked her. And as the only known
offspring of a once all-powerful race, the climactic battle is only the
beginning of her journey.
EXCERPT:
I
quit watching him and let myself enjoy the feeling that dancing always gave me.
A couple of songs had passed before we were close together again. I couldn’t
believe he was the same guy. Daniel blended in perfectly with everyone else on
the floor and looked like he’d been club dancing for years. When the song ended
we made our way over to an empty table.
“I
can’t believe how much fun that was!” he shouted.
“I’ve
never seen someone pick it up so fast. You’re a natural!”
“Yeah,
right—more like you’re a hell of a teacher.”
“Thanks,
Daniel.” The affectionate, almost star struck look in his eyes reminded me of
what Ruby had said. If I didn’t want to hurt him, I couldn’t afford to wait any
longer. But like the true blue coward I was, rather than taking the plunge, I
chose to study a particularly interesting piece of lint on the floor.
“What’s
wrong?”
“I
need to ask you something that is going to sound really bizarre.”
“Okay…”
Fear of where this might be headed had him gathering his legs underneath him
like a coiled up house cat preparing to leap out of danger.
After
a long pause I met his gaze. “You can sleep with me tonight if you want to.”
“Jesus,
Brooke, we—”
“Please
let me finish,” I interrupted. “I’m a virgin,
which I can’t exactly fake, so I’ve obviously never done anything like this
before. If you say yes, I’ll expect you to make love to me, and all I can offer
you is tonight—it’s your choice.”
“Why
only tonight?” The disappointment and sadness in his words was palpable.
“I
wish I could explain, but I’m afraid it’s extremely complicated. Part of saying
yes is agreeing not to ask questions I can’t answer.”
We
sat in silence for a few uncomfortable seconds before he reached out and took
my hand, gripping it like he could make my question disappear if he only
squeezed hard enough. “I’m a virgin too. I get my ass ridden constantly for it
but I’m not ashamed—I sure as hell didn’t come here expecting to go home with
someone tonight. I get the feeling that you did, and I just happened to be the
guy you picked."
Daniel
pressed his forehead against the palm of his free hand and closed his eyes.
"Damn it! I really like you, Brooke, but I gotta know why you’re so
desperate to lose your virginity tonight, and why you can’t have a relationship
with the person you give it to. If you can’t or won’t answer those questions,
then I’ll have to say no.”
The
stinging pain of rejection filled my chest as I pulled my hand away. How could
it hurt this bad to be turned down by someone I just met? Did I really like him
that much already? Trying to salvage what little pride I had left, I stood up
and turned to leave, tears streaming down my cheeks.
INTERVIEW:
What are your future ambitions?
Finishing Kerrigan’s Race and writing the second book in the
Sisters in Blood series are my most immediate goals. Someday I’d love to make
my living as a full time writer, typing away on the keys of my laptop while
enjoying our view of the wilderness.
Tell us about your latest release.
Dangerous Waters came out September 5th and is
the first book in the Sisters in Blood series. The story takes you inside a
coven of female vampires, letting you get to know each of them intimately
rather than just focusing on the protagonist and her love interests. And unlike
most of the books in the vampire genre, there is no popping open a can of O- or
feeding on animals. People die. The challenge I took on as a writer is to make
the reader fall in love with my characters in spite of what they must do to
survive. There are also magical elements that come into play and events that
unfold that none of the main characters can explain, which is a fresh change of
pace from the “supernatural creatures educate the human protagonist” mold.
Emily’s love life is a mess for sure, but the story is about so much more than
that.
What have you got coming soon for us to look out for?
As I mentioned above, I am about half way through the first
draft of the first book in The Syreni series called Kerrigan’s race.
What song would you choose for Karaoke?
“In the End” by Linkin Park. It’s one of the only songs I
have heard that is in my perfect vocal range. I love to sing along to it in the
car.
Which Star Trek or Star Wars character are you most like?
William Riker, the first officer of the Enterprise. While
still bold and ambitious, over the years he became more patient with others and
a more effective, thoughtful leader. I see a lot of myself in his character.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
C.M Michaels grew up in a
small town in northern Michigan as the youngest child of a close-knit family of
seven. He met his wife, Teresa, while attending Saginaw Valley State
University. Together they’ve provided a loving home for several four-legged
“kids”, including Sophie, their eternally young at heart, hopelessly spoiled
Spaniel.
He has always enjoyed
writing, and still has fond memories of reading his first book, a children’s
novella, to local grade schools when he was 14. Dangerous Waters, the first
book in the Sisters in Blood series, is being published by Freya’s Bower on
September 5th, 2013. C.M. is currently working on the second book in the
Sisters in Blood series along with a Fantasy romance.
When he’s not writing, C.M.
can be found curled up with a good book, watching movies or hitting the hiking
trails with his wife. An avid reader since discovering Jim Kjelgaard novels in
early childhood, his favorite authors include Kelley Armstrong, Peter V. Brett,
Richelle Mead, Rachel Caine, Cassandra Claire, J.R. Ward, Laini Taylor and Tessa
Dawn.
C.M. currently resides in
Louisville, Kentucky.
Social Media links:
Buy links:
Buy links:
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Barnes & Noble
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Barnes & Noble (Nook): http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dangerous-waters-c-m-michaels/1116827370?ean=2940148669821
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Thank you for hosting me today! I will reply to comments this evening.
ReplyDeleteLately, I relate to R2-D2, always muttering inintelligible things under my breath!
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Too funny :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI enjoyed reading your interview- fun questions!
ReplyDeletep.s. I would like to hear you sing "In the End!" lol
You should have been on our Canada fishing trip, sis! I was belting it out over the walkie talkies during our two car karaoke battle :)
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