Tag: Beautifully Broken

Moonlight Mayhem blog tour: Favorite character moments and quotes

Today I’m hosting a stop on Sherry Soule’s blog tour for her new release, Moonlight Mayhem! Here’s Sherry to share some of her favorite moments from her books in the Spellbound series, Beautifully Broken and Moonlight Mayhem.

Hi everyone, I’m Sherry Soule—waving from Castro Valley, California, where it gets foggy even during the summer months. But even with the fog burning off by afternoon, I’m relaxing on the sofa and blabbering on Twitter about my life-long obsession with books.

It’s a real honor to be a guest here today as part of my Moonlight Mayhem Blog Tour this summer and meet all of you awesome booklovers.

For those of you who haven’t heard about my epic blog tour it’s not too late to join the fun!

Hashtag Twitter – #MMBlogTour

Okay, today’s entertaining post has a special feature from author, Sherry Soule! She has complied a few of her favorite moments and quotes from the first two YA books in the thrilling Spellbound series, BEAUTIFULLY Broken and MOONLIGHT MAYHEM. *pg numbers are from the mass market paperback edition*

Now let me introduce this turbulent, yet starry-eyed couple:

Shiloh Ravenwolf and Trent Donovan.

 

Quote from BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN – pg 14 “Initial Glimpse”:

 Trent turned his head, his gaze capturing mine. My face flamed, interrupting my ogling. His eyes widened, then narrowed. His arms dropped to his sides. Once those hypnotic green eyes seized mine, the atmosphere shifted, and for a moment, my heart ceased to beat. His gorgeousness silenced the thoughts and whirling emotions inside my head. The lingering anxiety from earlier vanished.

Finally, Trent turned away. I exhaled. He kept his head down like he had something to hide. Something he didn’t want people to see. Something he didn’t want me to see.

Quote from BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN – pgs. 77 -78 “Meet Charm”:

I leaned out the window and lifted the kitten. She purred and I rubbed her soft fur against my cheek, tension that had snapped my spine straight when I’d heard the eerie cry easing with the each rumbling purr. “Ah, poor baby. Are you hungry?” She loudly meowed.

Trent returned with a bowl of milk and set it on the floor. I lowered the kitten and watched her greedily lap the milk.

“She’s cute,” Trent said. “What should we name her?”

The ball of fluff raised her head, licking white drops off her mouth.

“Charm.” I hoisted the kitten and cuddled her in my arms.

Trent scratched her under her white chin. “Charm?”

“Yeah. It’s perfect.”

He scratched the cat behind her ears. “I’d rather have a dog,” he teased.

“Shhh, Charm will hear you.” I covered the cat’s pointy ears with my hands.

Trent grinned, taking the kitten from my arms and surprising me by kissing Charm’s head.

Quote from BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN – pgs. 86 -87 “A Kiss”:

I went to snatch my hand away, but Trent caught my hand in his, startling me. I looked up to see warmth on his face. His smile held the promise of happiness. He scooted closer and held my gaze for a breath, glanced down. He leaned forward, as if he had no control over his actions. I inhaled his nice, soapy-clean scent, and all coherent thought left my head.

His hands gripped my waist and Trent yanked me against him, his mouth covering mine in a deep kiss. The caress of his lips was softer than I’d imagined. An unfamiliar rush of excitement engulfed my senses. My hands wrapped around his neck, fingering his silky tousled hair. His moist lips seared a path from my lips to my neck, igniting a blaze of desire that flooded my skin everywhere his lips and roaming hands touched. Boys had kissed me before, but not like this. Never like this.

Yes, yes…this is what I want and yearn for—affection. To fall in an impetuous head-over-heels kind of love. Let myself go. Surrender my heart…

Quote from ARC of MOONLIGHT MAYHEM – pgs. 85 -86 “Nervous Belly”:

Luna Pizza wasn’t super busy yet, when the door opened and swoon-worthy Trent Donovan sauntered into the restaurant with a guy I didn’t recognize, which meant I had no place to hide. I felt the air whoosh from my lungs. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. When I opened them, I swear my body froze. My heart stopped beating. A volatile, relentless thrill shot through my veins, and I shuddered. Messy blond hair, startling emerald eyes, cocky grin on his face…

Quote from ARC of MOONLIGHT MAYHEM – pg 224 “Hero Intercedes”:

His hands flickered upward, and before I knew it, they were cupping my face. So, damnably fast now. Demonic-like fast. Trent reeled me closer. Our foreheads joined. He held me, while I trembled in his arms. I was vaguely aware of Evans and Maxwell watching, although it didn’t seem important. Nothing seemed important whenever he did this. It felt like we were enclosed in our own personal bubble made only for the two of us. Trent murmured something in my ear. We stood like that until my shaky legs gradually regained strength. I shut my eyes and pretended my body wasn’t sizzling with heat-lightning because Trent stood so close. My hormones always decided to rebel whenever he put his arms around me. And it wasn’t totally awkward and uncomfortable. No, it felt like the best thing I’d experienced since before Dad’s death. And that’s saying a lot.

Quote from ARC of MOONLIGHT MAYHEM – pg 224 “Zombie Encounter”:

Her pale brow furrowed. Her skin veiny and colorless. Sheesh, she’s a hot mess. Zombie Girl tilted her head and raised her arms. “Ashley—hag!”

“What! Did that corpse just call me a hag?” Ashley sounded more like her usual bitchy self.

“No, I think she means hug. It’s zombie lingo. I’ve read online that zombies can be affectionate, but hugging one often leads to, well, having your brains eaten,” I said.

“Yuk!” Ashley backpedaled, scrunching her thin face. “Beyond gross.”

Zombie Girl giggled, but it sounded choked, a mere gurgling rumble in her throat. She had these nasty bloody scrapes on her arms and legs. Her right calf had deep teeth marks. Her feet were dirty and bare, her movements jaunty and slow.

Book Blurb:

Otherworldly Creatures. Dazzling Magic. Fiery Romance.

Shiloh Ravenwolf thought she was getting used to the strange events in Whispering Pines, until the full moon brings another surge of supernatural threats to her coastal town. Ferocious wolves, deadly necromancers, and shambling zombies have descended upon the neighborhood, so Shiloh needs to gain control of her magical abilities—fast!

It sucks that she has a crippling fear of the dark, which for a demon hunter can be an epic problem.

When her classmates are attacked by a mysterious creature and her father is murdered, Shiloh vows vengeance. Forcing her phobias aside, she forms an unlikely coven of supernaturally gifted teens to help her eradicate this menace. Except that’s not all Shiloh has to worry about. She’s battling a different monster within herself and struggling not to become the very thing she fights: evil.

But with demon blood inside her—anything can happen…

Moonlight Mayhem is the second novel in the epic Spellbound series

 

Where you can find author, Sherry Soule online:

Official Blog: http://www.sherrysoule.blogspot.com/

Official Spellbound Series Universe: http://thespellboundseries.blogspot.com/

Twitter @WriterSherry: http://twitter.com/writersherry

Book Trailer/YouTube: http://youtu.be/5uqVXKygvUs

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11634793-beautifully–broken

Author interview – Sherry Soule

Today I’m interviewing Sherry Soule, author of Beautifully Broken (Spellbound #1). Sherry was my editor for Thief of Hope, and I can tell you she knows her stuff!

The blurb:

They say every town has its secrets, but that doesn’t even begin to describe Whispering Pines. The townsfolk are a superstitious lot and the mystical disappearance of a local teen has everyone murmuring about a centuries old witch’s curse. 

Sixteen-year-old Shiloh Ravenwolf is a heritage witch from the Broussard family, a family both destined and cursed. When she takes a summer job at Ravenhurst Manor, she discovers a ghost with an agenda. That’s where she meets the new town hottie, Trent Donovan, and immediately becomes spellbound by his charms. Yet she is determined to discover the connection between them before it’s too late. 

Finally, Shiloh’s met someone who is supercute and totally into her, but Trent may be the next victim on the supernatural hit list. And Shiloh is the only person with the power to save him. Complicated much? 

It sucks to have a destiny, especially since Shiloh would rather spend her summer being a normal girl who worries about clothes and boys, not the supernatural. But she’s never been normal and the stranger things become the more her own magical senses awaken. With cryptic messages from a pesky wraith, she will begin to understand the mysterious significance of the strange mark branded on her wrist, and decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to protect the other teenagers in town. 

Unfortunately, for Shiloh, not all ghosts want help crossing over. Some want vengeance.

Witches, vengeful ghosts-what’s not to like? And now let’s find out more about Sherry!

Q: Where were you born? How many places have you lived? Are you the kind of person who likes to move around a lot, or do you prefer to live in one place?

A: San Francisco, California. Only one. Stay in one place!

Q: What sparked your interest in writing? How long have you been writing?

A: A love of reading sparked my interest. Loved writing since I was in the 2nd grade.

Q: Your recent release, Beautifully Broken, features a 16-year-old witch who also slays demons. What makes witches and demons so appealing?

A: I love all paranormals. But witches are fun to write.

Q: How long did it take you to finish the book? How many drafts did you write before you were satisfied?

A: Over 2 years. Drafts? LOL More than I can count, but I’d guess about 15 to 20 drafts.

Q: How would you describe your path toward publication?

A: Writing has always been my true passion. This was what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to publish novels. I’ve tried three times in my life to find a literary agent (gatekeepers to the publishing world) without success. I’d like to think I’ve learned a lot since then. I hope I have.

Then 5 months ago, someone I knew announced that they wanted to start a publishing company. So, I was the first to sign with them. Sure, they’re small. But everyone has to start somewhere. Going Indie is a scary endeavor. On occasion things don’t work out. Books don’t sell. The genre dead ends. Bad timing. Worse luck.

But indie authors can find a small amount of success due to the book blogging community, which is so incredibly supportive. And I sincerely thank the bloggers who have embraced and heartily praised my debut novel. You guys rock!

Q: You’ve written both young adult and adult novels. How do you approach writing YA vs. adult?

A: Hmmm, well, YA has a younger voice and Adult is more complex and a bit steamier. 😀

Q: Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?

A: I have a blog devoted to unpublished writers: http://www.darkangelwritingtools.com/

It has posts with self-editing tools, agent and publishing secrets, and tons of writing tips.

Q: Tell us about your current writing project.

A: Working on the sequel, “Beautifully Haunted” and editing my adult PR, “Disenchanted”

Q: Coffee, tea, or hard liquor? (or all three?)

A: Drink a cup of coffee every morning. Tea on occasion. And never hard liquor. (dulls the creative senses.)

Q: What books are you currently reading or on your to-be-read list?

A: Currently reading, “Descended by Blood” by author Angeline Kace. So good!

Q: And now for the bonus fluff question: If you could be a character in one of your favorite novels, which character would you be and why?

A: Hard question! I guess I’d be Scarlett O’Hara. She is perhaps the best example of a genuine, realistic pragmatist. She was a fighter. Gotta admire her for that…

Thanks so much for stopping by!

For more information on Sherry Soule and her books, please visit her online:

Website: http://sherrysoule.com

You can also get her book on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Broken-Spellbound-Sherry-Soule/dp/061550812X/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_4