Welcome to Immortality and
Beyond. May I offer you a drink?
Awesome!
I’ll take a Witches Brew please.
BK: Wonderful choice Amber! I know our readers are excited to get into your head a little, so let's chat. When did you first
realize you wanted to be a writer?
This
probably became a reality a few years ago. Before then, I spent most
of my time creating stories through dance. But as I age and
everything hurts, I’m now totally immersed in the writing!
BK: Please tell us a little
bit about your current release...
My
protagonist is Leila Marx, a touch clairvoyant, still recovering from
the loss of her fiancé. She often works with the police department
to hone her skill and take her mind off of grieving. In the most
recent case, she learns that there are others like her in the world
and some pose a risk to humans as well as Leila’s well being.
BK: What inspired this
particular novel/book?
I’m
obsessed with the idea of supernatural creatures living side by side
with us normal humans. So I love writing stories with that
overarching plotline.
BK: How do you keep your
writing different from all the others that write in this particular
genre?
I hope
that I’ve developed my own writing style, and I definitely have my
own interpretation of the mythology.
BK: What was the hardest
thing about writing this story?
I think
it’s always hard to make sure you’re writing interesting
characters and a story that keeps readers turning the pages. A
character I may think is hilarious could completely annoy someone
else. So it’s a challenge to find that balance.
BK: Which character was your
favorite to write for in this story? Why?
I’m a
fan of Mac (fae) - he’s lived a long life and has to find amusing
ways to entertain himself. It’s fun to get inside his head for a
while.
BK: Tell us about the one
scene you had the most fun writing…
I loved
writing the séance scene with Elise and George. He’s a ghost in
love with his medium…fun stuff!
BK: Will this become a
series? If so, what inspired it to be a series? OR If it is a series,
what inspired it to become a series?
I’m
not finished with these characters. Well, at least the ones that
survived. Ha! So there will be more books in the series where we see
a focus on certain characters in each story.
BK: Now for a little fun, and
into your everyday life, What is a day in your life like?
I go to
work as a biologist during the day (often a very long day), then work
for the rest of the night on by books (writing, marketing, etc.). If
I can, I fit in a dance class or trip to the gym.
BK: What do you like to do
when you're not writing?
Read!
And not beta-read. If I need a break from that, then I like to relax
with a movie.
BK: What is one thing your
readers would be most surprised to learn about you?
I can’t
whistle and I’m afraid of clown dolls.
BK: What do you like to read?
Who is your favorite author?
I’m a
fan of urban fantasy and will read anything by Kelley Armstrong,
Richelle Mead, Charlaine Harris, and Kim Harrison.
Read,
read, read! Read in your genre and find a good critique group. They
are your friends.
BK: What are you currently
working on?
I am
putting together an anthology with six other authors where all
proceeds will be donated to cancer research. It’s a collection of
original short stories, and I personally have two from Touching Evil
and two from The Syrenka Series. That comes out December 11th.
And I’m also working on the second Leila Marx novel right now.
About
the Author:
Amber
Garr spends her days conducting scientific experiments and wondering
if her next door neighbor is secretly a vampire. Born in
Pennsylvania, she lives in Florida with her husband and their furry
kids. Her childhood imaginary friend was a witch, Halloween is
sacred, and she is certain that she has a supernatural sense of
smell. She writes both adult and young adult urban fantasies
and when not obsessing over the unknown, she can be found dancing,
reading, or enjoying a good movie.
Touching
Evil
Book
One of The Leila Marx Novels
Amber Garr
Amber Garr
Genre:
Urban Fantasy
ISBN:
978-1480021594
ISBN
10:
1480021598)
Number
of pages:
326
Word
Count: 81,000
Cover
Artist:
Amber Garr
Book
Trailer: http://youtu.be/1z7SEGu0jwo
Book
Description:
Leila
Marx is trying to put her life back together after her fiancé is
murdered. Her book illustrating career has limited her social contact
and nightmares have trapped her in the past. When a police
acquaintance enlists her help with a difficult case, Leila is
surprisingly thankful to have a purpose. Not only will this help to
keep her mind focused, but she will be able to use her talents as a
touch clairvoyant that are frequently dismissed by skeptics. Leila
and Detective Garrick Pearson delve into the mystery behind a series
of missing teenage girls and mummified corpses while fighting their
own growing attraction to each other.
Conner
Hoffman is an intriguing lawyer and striking half-demon who enters
Leila’s life unexpectedly. Although her visions are terrifying, she
is fascinated by his charm and his legacy. When it becomes evident
that the murders are linked to a paranormal event, Conner introduces
Leila to a world unbeknownst to ordinary society. She suddenly finds
herself immersed in supernatural politics, sorcery, and danger as she
becomes the killer’s next target. Staying alive will mean relying
on friends, accepting the unbelievable, and trusting in her heart
again.
Short
Excerpt
What
does one wear when they commit the first felony of their life? I
probably spent two hours going through my closest trying to find
something criminal. It had to be black. Yes, definitely black. I
finally settled on a turtleneck, spandex workout pants, and the only
pair of black sneakers I’d ever owned. They were left over from my
waitressing days and I was pleasantly surprised to see that they were
still in good shape, even if they did smell a little like grease.
I
just finished pulling my hair back into a low bun, like spy girls do
in the movies, when the doorbell rang. Conner was here and my heart
fluttered instantly. Last night had been a lot of fun and I really
enjoyed my evening with Garrick, but this was the first time any man
had been to my house who wasn’t a part of the police force since
Russ was killed. This was also the first time I’d ever had a half
demon in the house, at least as far as I knew. After another quick
glance in the mirror, I bounced over to the door.
And
as soon as I opened it I realized how much of a dork I must have
looked like.
There
was Conner, in a regular pair of jeans and a college sweatshirt doing
all that he could not to laugh at me. I glared up at him.
“What?
No one told me what to wear so I had to improvise.” He started
laughing but then choked it back down when I tried to close the door
on him. His foot shot out and blocked my attempt.
“I’m
sorry. You look good. Really.” He smiled fully at me and then bowed
his head as he put his hands together in a prayer-like position. “May
I have permission to enter my ninja warrior princess?”
I
could see his shoulders shake with amusement again and I refused to
be embarrassed. With an exaggerated sigh, I walked back into my
bedroom, leaving Conner to let himself in. I decided that he should
wallow in uncomfortable silence for a while, although when I came
back into the living room and saw him flipping through some of my
illustrations, I realized he was unfazed.
“These
are really good. You’re quite talented.” I stood there, leaning
against the wall for a few seconds trying to judge if he was being
serious or not. Just as I started to give him the benefit of the
doubt, he arched an eyebrow my way and said, “A much better artist
than fashionista.”
I
threw the sweatshirt I had in my hands at him and stomped over to the
kitchen. His laugh consumed the room and I was surprised to find a
smile on my face as I opened the refrigerator.
“Should
we take snacks?” I asked. We were going to drive to a spot close to
the house and wait until it was clear. I’d been told that it might
take several hours and I didn’t want the cambion getting hungry
while we waited.
“Sure,
if you want. Maybe some water would be good.” It was obvious that
he enjoyed my lack of stake-out abilities.
I
grabbed one of my reusable grocery bags and filled it up with water,
crackers, and Twizzlers. All of the essentials. I briefly considered
grabbing a bottle of wine to control my anxiety, but decided against
it in the end.
“So,
are we ready to go?” I asked as I hoisted the bag on my shoulder
and grabbed the sweatshirt back. He studied me for a moment and then
pulled an object from his back pocket.
“Not
until you put this on,” he said as he tossed something small and
black at me. It was a ski mask, one of those ones that covered
everything except for your eyes. I pulled it over my head and batted
my lashes.
“Am
I ready now?”
He
laughed and took the snack bag off my shoulder. “Yes, Leila. I
think you’re ready for a life of crime.”
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3 comments:
Thank you so much for the great interview, the witches brew, and for being a part of my tour! :)
You're so welcome and thank you for chatting with us. You're so much fun :)
The cover is beautiful and the song in the trailer is one of my favorites! TBR list now!
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