Immortality and Beyond: Cry Wolf A New Gotham Fairy Tale Sophie Avett

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Cry Wolf A New Gotham Fairy Tale Sophie Avett

Cry Wolf

A New Gotham Fairy Tale

Sophie Avett

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance (MM/New Adult)

Publisher: Skeleton Key Publishing

Date of Publication: May 1, 2014

Number of pages: est. 22 pages

Word Count: est. 10, 000

Cover Artist: Elaina, For the Muse Design

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Book Description:

There’s a wild animal on the loose in the black forests surrounding New Gotham...

Not that anyone cares.

Well, Peter doesn't care.

Peter Ume is more interested in finding a way to alleviate the skull-numbing boredom of a city wide shut down. So far his ideas for excitement hover between stealing an unwary idiot’s underwear (soul works, too), setting someone’s eyebrows on fire, or stabbing the next person he meets in the eye with a hot French fry.

It turns out, he’ll be able to save assault and theft for a rainy day. As luck would have it, this naughty kitsune is about to meet the big bad wolf.

And man, is the wolf in for a surprise...

Warning: This story can be read as a standalone, but you will want to smack Sophie for it. (Or so the ravens have said.) So, do keep in mind that there is a part two. (And it will be a freebie. Sophie’s Pixies will carrier pigeon everyone more information soon.)

Short Excerpt:

With little reserve or care for polite niceties, the wolf nuzzled the curve between Peter’s ear and his shoulder. Inhaling deeply. It was a standard animal greeting—and it was almost too much.

“You…” his breath was hot. “…have a fever.”

Peter shuddered and dropped his head back, offering him complete access. “I don’t.”

Luca’s soft lips roved across Peter’s skin, leaving a trail of rapid-fire goosebumps pebbled to life down the fox’s arms. The tip of his tongue tingled. His insides were melting. Everywhere Luca put his mouth burned. And it felt like his mouth was everywhere.

About the Author:

Sophie Avett is kind of a nerd. Like not even one of the cute, hip ones everyone brags about nowadays. More like the socially awkward hippie who eats way too much bread and dreams about being a dragon from behind towers of mythology books. Um...yeah. Picture old, tattered paperbacks and comic books--mostly Batman and Wonder Woman--dwarfing a tiny desk, with just barely enough room for the troll who writes there and the 70 pound hell-hound that insists on laying it's wet nose on top of her bare foot.

Granted not the most exciting existence, but she tries to make up for it by writing romances populated with her own peculiar ilk of paranormal beasties. Trolls, wyverns, the obscure Nordic brownie--she likes to keep things interesting. And bloody. (And mostly naked--but, we'll keep that bit between us.)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophieAvett

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7779293.Sophie_Avett

Sinister Stitches Boutique Blog: http://sophieavettsinisterstitches.blogspot.com/

Newsletter Post-Its, the Blog: http://sophieavett.weebly.com/post-its-the-blog.html

Brimstone Pub, the Blog: http://thebrimstonepub.com/

Tour giveaway

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There is a boutique hiding out between the fractured, narrow store-fronts lining New Gotham’s foggy docks. The shingles are ribbed and black. Washed, peeling paint and displays offering views into wicked leather and lace studded glam. The mannequins are ghoulish beauties stitched together from whatever was left from the last fool to cross one of the sinister witches.

Welcome to Sinister Stitches

“…apparel for a wicked fairy tale.”

A spicy trinity of black magic sisters breathe star-dusted dreams to life with their gothic apparel boutique. They are schooled in the old ways of “fabric-bending” by the Needlewitches of old. With this knowledge, they’ve created an entire line of clothing that all share the same basic design element: one-size fits all. Each garment will magically tailor itself to its wearer once worn. Last time the Witches-Who-Stitch, hosted a literary catwalk, heroines were called from all walks of life and genres to challenge their seamstress skills. This time, their men have joined the fun—apparently, they’ve been sent to the boutique. (Whether they like it, or not.)

The witches were NOT expecting men. Their expertise is usually limited to DEMANDING their husbands NOT wear that in public, and, of course, the fashioning of fantastic clothing for all of literature’s heroines. (New Gotham’s men usually get their goods from Rumpel’s Twisted Threads, BUT that’s beyond the point, the girls put a quill to their interview, changed some bits, and rose to the occasion.)

To enjoy the hilarity, please check out some of the questionnaire Alix Richards’ Jairo Silverthorne from the Twin Flames Series was asked to fill out after he swaggered into Sinister Stitches.

THE WITCHES WHO STITCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Please provide the witches with your name: Jairo Silverthorne

Please provide the witches with the following:

Hair Color: Black

Hair Length: [ ] Short and Sharp, [ ] Shaggy and Sexy, [X] Lush and Long

Eye Color: Silvery-Brown

Skin Tone: [ ] Ghoulish, [ ] Snow White, [ ] Cina-baby, [ ] Mochalicious, [ ] Dark Chocolate, [X] Other: bronze

Please provide the witches with your measurements and body-type.

a.) Height: 6’3”

b.) Body Type: [ ] Skeletal, [ ] Lean and Tender, [X] Lean and Tough, [ ] Ripe and Edible

Do you have any extra extremities? Place an “X” to all that apply.

[ ] Horns or [ ] Halo

[ ] 20 ft. of Hair or More

[ ] Gills and Fins or [ ] Hooves

[ ] Wings (Span: )

[ ] Tail (How many: )

How many heads do you have? (Your boy bit doesn’t count!)

Well, if that’s the case, than just one.

Do you have arms and legs? If so, how many?

2 arms, 2 legs…unless I shift, than it’s 4, but my mate will have my ass if I do that during the wedding.

How dead are you? [X] Living, [ ] Undead, [ ] Astral Form

What are you? (Species/Breed)

Cursed human with a splash of feline and canine for good measure.

What is the occasion? (Ideas include: Wedding, Funeral, Sabbath, etc. Oh, and seduction is a valid occasion. The more details, the better.)

Wedding. Not that it’s required, we’re already Soul Bound, but we must keep up appearances.

What’s the occasion setting? (Beach, haunted castle, grand ball, etc.)

The beach.

Will you be fighting for your life at some point in the evening?

I don’t plan on it, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. I promised my mate I would be on my best behavior. That includes what she calls “turning the other cheek” and “being the better man.”

Will you be set on fire? Better yet, will you be setting other people on fire?

I hope that’s what my mate’s plans are for the evening, those are mine. Wait, are you asking about during the ceremony? If so, than no.

Will you be grave-robbing? (Dirt is a tailor’s tedium.)

Nope.

What are you wearing right now? Who picked that outfit out? (Basically, who let you leave the crypt in those?)

Uh…jeans and a wife beater. I did. Why?

Do you hope to be naked at some point in the evening? (All right, dirty birds. Such questions are actually intended toward the weres and shifters in regards to their transformations.)

I don’t plan to be naked, that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. You should see my siblings. Nasty devils.

Describe your last brush with Death in two sentences. (Helps us plan for the unexpected.)

Car accident. Didn’t want to wake up.

Do you need a secret compartment for gigantic swords? Guns and condoms? Eyeliner, maybe?

I don’t believe so.

What are your three favorite colors?

Red, red, red. You can throw some black in there to.

What two colors ninja your brain, sweetie?

Green and yellow, I just can’t handle them, together or apart.

Please pick a style that you feel embodies you the best. If none apply, feel free to surprise us by providing your own brilliant description in the “other” slot.

[ ] Dark Angel: This is for the spoonfuls of charming. The good-natured and naughty boys next door types. Thoughtful and sensual. Loyal and intelligent. More often than not, his head is in the clouds, but that smile holds hope for all of us. Our wizards.

[ ] Beast King: This is for the warlords and alphas. The type of men who walk into a room and their presence hushes out the sun. They live in their bodies, but their minds are searching for the next challenge. Hands for fighting and these boots for ass-kickings. Our protectors.

[ ] Smooth Criminal: This is for the bad boys. You know, the types---mother’s worse nightmares. The kind of man that makes your skin itch every time he devours you with that hundred yard stare. Chances are his sense of humor is as wicked as his tongue. To hold him, isn’t to catch him. Our scheming rogues.

[X] Black Knight: This for the mysteries. The ones no one can quite make heads or tails out off. He’s a mixture, a melting pot of strong, sinister, and sweet. He might be Dark Angel one day, and a Smooth Criminal other days. Our brothers.

[ ] Other: _____________________

Who is your favorite comic/storybook villain?

The Joker

If you could be any comic/storybook book hero, who would it be?

Batman, who doesn’t want to be the bat?

Now, tell us who you love the most.

My mate, Joy. I live and die for her.

Anything else you’d like to add…

I don’t like scratchy material. I’m a cat/wolf, not a monkey.

After many barrels of chocolate, a dash of magic, and furious sewing…

Sinister Stitches’ Gothic Dame

Madame Mari presents Jairo’s

Completed Threads

“The Sandman”

The fey lingering in the shadows is old, monarch-like butterfly wings dwarf her face in dark shadows, and her flowing Mortisha gown was spun from cobwebs and spider tears. All you can see are her eyes. Slanted, glowing and violet. They’re almost…arachnid. If you’re a woman, you’re just a little disturbed. If you’re a man, you are most intrigued. (If you’re LGBT, you’re lovin’ it.) After all, a Diva never ages. She motions toward the ghoulish mannequin, and a smile pinches her wrinkled, red mouth:

Welcome to Sinister Stitches, shugah. You are too cute, and too lost. Twisted Threads is where they make clothes for the menfolk. Don’t worry about it. It’s closed today anyways. You’re one of a parade of gentlemen we’ve tended today. By the way, you’re not sensitive about your hair are you…?

No, no, look at me—we’ve got lots to talk about. First of all, congratulations on the wedding. Actually, my adorable Candy Witch, Gillian, is responsible for your wife’s wedding dress. It’s abs—what? What do you mean, “what does it look like?” *swats his ass* Boy, you no better than that. Now, let’s talk about what we’ve crafted to match.

First of all, we have taken great care to make sure the material used is soft. So, we’ve decided to go with a 100% Obsidian silk. The fabric was imported from The Veil. Our dear friend, Elsa, was kind enough to put us in touch with a few troll merchants, and we were able to craft you something both soft, and nearly indestructible. You’ll be able to wear this suit over and over again, and it’ll never age.

As for the cut, we decided on a classic two-button British style suit. This is a tailored suit, it’s meant to give you a hard and elegant silhouette. We did away with the shoulder padding. You don’t need them, shuga. Otherwise, expect thin lapels and dual vents. We cut you more than one to allow for freedom of movement. Now, none of this means you will be shifting during the ceremony—Joy will have your ass and so will I. And I assure you, you will not recover from the mental trauma of a night spent in my heathen.

Few do.

Now, here is your gift box and your business card, dear. Everything is free. I insist. Oh, and by the way…Astrid, my daughter, is a vampire with a tiny issue. So, I don’t want you to panic—but she’s cut your hair. Good thing you’re not sensitive about it. *pats ass toward the door* Now, off you go…into your happily after.

IMPORTANT BULLETINS from THE PIXIES:

For more information about Alix Richard’s and Jairo Silverthorne’s adventures in Soul Bound, Soul Memory and Soul Destiny (Twin Flames series), please check out her publisher’s website.

Care to check out the last round of Sinister Stitches interviews? Check out Sophie Avett and Jennifer Blackstream’s paranormal den, the Brimstone Pub. All SS interviews are retired there after their tour until the release of the SS e-book.

Fancy a tour of New Gotham? Check out New Gotham’s Survival Guide! It might save your life!

For more information about Sophie Avett’s New Gotham Fairy Tales, the Sinister Stitches series, and recent releases, please check out her website.

Image Credit(s): Viorel Sima

Image Editing Credit(s): Elaina, For the Muse Design