Hell's
Belle
Karen Greco
Genre: Urban Fantasy
ISBN: 1484830202
ASIN: B00DEUDXH0
Number of pages: 238
Word Count: 74,722
Book Description:
Half-vampire,
half-human, Nina Martinez spent most of her life underground as part
of an elite secret team of government agents who quietly take down
rogue monsters -- the human world none the wiser.
She moves back to
her hometown of Providence, RI to keep an eye on the recent uptick in
supernatural activity, and to help run the bar she co-owns with her
aunt. Her attempt at a “regular” life, not to mention a budding
relationship with smoking hot FBI agent Max, is cut short because of
a string of ritual murders targeting the city's community of witches.
But Nina's
investigation unearths deadly secrets from her long buried parents.
Now the target of supernatural assassins, could Nina be the most
dangerous vampire hybrid to ever exist? No wonder she can’t get a
date.
An urban fantasy
set in a decaying Providence, Rhode Island, HELL'S BELLE is a
fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled roller-coaster ride through a city on
the cusp of becoming an urban wasteland. An energetic, expansive, and
cinematic, HELL'S BELLE was called "captivating" by Kirkus
Reviews.
Book Chick City
gave it 5-stars, calling it "one of the best urban fantasies I
have read this year!"
Welcome
to IAB. I'm so glad you could stop in today to chat. May I offer you
a beverage?
I'd
love a Witches Brew, thank you!
Now
that we are settled in, let's get to know you better.
BK:
Looking out the nearest window, describe the scene you see.
It's
dark. I can see my neighbor's front porch--they have their front
night light on. I see trees, cars on the street but they are in
shadow. We have few streetlights.
BK:
Tell us about your office. Is it a mess like mine, or is everything
in its place?
I
wish my office was organized. Right now, it's like a tornado passed
through.
BK:
What is a must-have, such as coffee or a favorite pen, that you need
to write?
I
was a smoker for a long time, so writing without smoking was really
tough at first. Now, I always need something to drink, coffee or tea,
or even just water. Sometimes I'll have a beer or glass of wine. But
I usually forget it's there. It's like a crutch. I just want it. Just
in case!
BK:
Do you like to write in silence, or do you need music or background
noise?
It
really depends. Some days I do better in complete silence, sometimes
I like some music. But I don't need either to write. Since I write in
weird places at weird times, I am pretty adaptable.
BK:
Tell us a bit about your hero/heroine, and their development.
Nina
is in her early 30s, half vampire, half human. I wanted her slightly
older than the usual urban fantasy heroines. She had a weird, almost
sheltered upbringing. She was raised on a secret military base where
she trained to be a member of Blood Ops, this wild government
organization takes down rogue supernatural creatures. So her world
view is a little skewed. She's never really dated, her only friends
are supernaturals since she never really spent time in the human
world.
BK:
As a writer myself, I'm always curious how other writers get through
stumble blocks. When you find a story not flowing, or a character
trying to fight you, how do you correct it?
I
write through it and then go back and edit out the stuff that doesn't
work. Sometimes I have to walk away and start the next chapter. Then
I can go back to the problem spot with a fresh pair of eyes.
BK:
Using the letters of your first name as an acronym, describe your
book...
Kriptonite
Ass-kicking Rocking Exciting N
BK:
How did your writing journey begin?
I
started writing plays in high school and all through college. That's
what I thought I Wanted to do with my life. Then reality sunk
in--it's near impossible to make a living as a playwright. So I just
stopped, and worked in entertainment for 20 years. I wrote on and off
but just kind of filed it away, forgot about it. A few years ago, I
decide to just go for it.
BK:
Using the letters from the word, Summer, how would friends and family
describe you?
Silly
Unhinged (sometimes) Madcap Magnanimous Enthusiastic Resourceful
BK:
What is the craziest thing you've ever written about, whether it got
published or not?
This
is a tough one. I once wrote about someone lighting themselves on
fire. I was 10.
BK:
Tell us one thing you've done in life, that readers would be most
surprised to know.
Another
tough one! Maybe that I've worked the red carpet at an Emmy Awards?
That was kind of wild. And super stressful.
BK:
What can we expect from you in the future?
I
am working on the Hell's Belle follow up, as well as a horror novel.
I have the idea for a paranormal YA novel as well. Hopefully you'll
be seeing a lot more books!
This
or That...
Coke
or Pepsi?
Diet
Coke. In a glass bottle.
Night
Owl or Early Bird?
Night
owl when given a choice, but lately early bird
Fantasy
or Mystery?
Fantasy
Pen/Paper
or Computer?
Computer
Pizza
or Burger?
Burger
Rock
or Country?
Rock
Chocolate
or Vanilla?
Vanilla
Beach
or Mountains?
Beach
Thank
you so much for having us as one of your stops today. It has been
great getting to know more about you and your book, and hope you will
come back when the next release is out (*hinthint*)
Wishing
you much success! Watch for my review of Hell's Belle tomorrow! Whew! Good stuff!!!
BK
Walker
About
the Author:
An award-winning
playwright, Karen Greco has spent close to twenty years in New York
City, working in publicity and marketing for the entertainment
industry.
A life-long
obsession with exorcists and Dracula drew her to urban fantasy, where
she can decapitate characters with impunity. HELL'S BELLE is her
first novel.
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Thanks so much for the interview!
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