Eternal Rider: Giveway & Chat with Larissa Ione

This contest is closed. The winners are Raelena at Throu the Haze Reads, Tracey (AKA booklover0226) and Danielle Gorman.

If you haven't read any books by Larrisa Ione, now is the time. Her new book, Eternal Rider, is ushering in a new series, set in the same world as her fun and sexy Demonica books.  Here's look at the book's description:

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.

I was fortunate enough to get an early look at the book. Click here if you would like to read my review.

Larissa is kicking off her blog tour today. And she was gracious enough to answer a few questions for me.

Q. The Paranormal Romance field is so popular right now, what sets the Demonica/Lords of Deliverance books apart from the others?
Larissa: Excellent question. To answer, I think that for the Demonica series, it's the setting. It's the first paranormal romance series set in and around an underworld hospital run by demons, vampires, and werewolves, so it's got a medical focus. The Lords of Deliverance series is set in the same world, but what sets it apart are the main characters, who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. You don't see those guys (and one girl) in paranormal romance that often. 

 Q.  Was there a defining moment that made you feel like you’ve “made it” as an author?
Larissa: Holding my book in my hands for the first time. That was all I ever truly wanted -- to have a real mass-market-sized paperback on bookstore shelves where all my favorite childhood authors live. Everything else -- the new sales, the bestseller lists, the invitations to speak at conferences -- has been gravy.

Q. You’re very interactive with your fans, what do you get out of that personally? Professionally?
Larissa: I'm a very shy person, and writing from home keeps me away from other people, so being interactive online really helps keep me from turning feral...collecting cats, growing a beard, and living in a bomb shelter like a hermit. (Okay, kidding about the beard and bomb shelter!) I just really enjoy chatting with readers. Professionally?  I suppose there's a benefit if people like my interaction, but I honestly don't do it for professional reasons. I've never been good at promoting myself, and I'm not comfortable with it, so all my interaction is done to keep in touch with readers and friends. 

Q. What is your favorite among the books you’ve written (other than this one) –and why?
Larissa: That is a REALLY hard question. I'll have to go with Passion Unleashed, which is the third book in the Demonica series, because it was the easiest book to write. The hero, a half-vampire named Wraith, really was fun to put on the page. 

Q. Will we ever have a Reaver book? Does he get his own HEA?
Larissa: Ack! This is the question I've been dreading...in a good way. :)  See, I have plans for him. Yes, I do...I have been plotting his book *wrings hands* for a long time...but here's the thing; it hasn't been contracted. So we'll see what happens!


So there you have it! I would love to see a Reaver book! But while we're waiting for Larissa to work her magic, how would you like your very own copy of Eternal Rider?  In the comment section below, tell me what it is about Larissa's books that attracts YOU as a reader.  The contest is open to all Red Hot Books followers in USA & Canada, so make sure you're following before you enter!  3 winners will be announced Friday. 


Thanks to Larissa Ione for answering my fan-girl questions. You're the best!