The, Death is a Bitch Blog Tour stops by Darkest Addictions for a Guest Blog, Review, and Giveaway. Thanks for stopping by everyone, don't forget to enter below for a chance to win an ebook copy of Death is A Bitch :)
About the book:
Released: August 1st 2012
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Synopsis: Eternity can suck when it’s all work, work, work. Death harvests souls even when they stack up faster than pancakes in an all-you-can-eat-buffet.
As the patron angel of death and dying, Azrael works closely with Death, but is dying for true intimacy. She’s the only immortal who’s ever aroused such powerful emotions in him. One taste of her leaves him needing her like humans need air and food, but will a demon’s lies leave a bad taste?
No one escapes Death – except King Sisyphus. Twice. With the help of Damien the demon, Sisyphus tries again, and she’s determined to have justice. Some say Death’s a bitch, but only when she has to be. But will the price of justice be a broken heart?
“Nice, Mom.”
That was my daughter’s reaction when she read my scribble on the notepad I laid in the kitchen. As sometimes happens, an idea struck in the shower. (What is it about the shower that makes it such a fertile place for the imagination – the soothing patter of the water, or the inconvenience, lol). Actually I have more than a dozen notebooks scattered throughout various rooms for just these occasions! A somewhat unorganized method, but I digress. :)
The title came to me first – Death Is A Bitch. That’s what I rushed out of the shower to write down, and set my ever-handy notebook on the kitchen island. My daughter, who was 21 at the time, read it and frowned. “Nice, Mom.”
“It’s a new story,” I told her, but from her sour expression, failed to impress her. Disapproving daughter aside, I kept writing.
I had a few flashes of story insight but the title provided the bare bones beginning. I knew I wanted Death to be female because I couldn’t recall any other stories about Death portrayed as a woman.
And, as I like to do, I turned to mythology for the rest. The legend of Sisyphus escaping Death – twice – intrigued me. No one else throughout history had managed it even once. Then I consulted my copy of A Dictionary of Angels and found Azrael, Patron Angel of the Dying and the Dead. Perfect! A love interest for Death. :)
But of course, nothing can ever be easy for my characters. Not even Death. So I constructed a demon, her counterpart in the Underworld, the one who makes a last-ditch attempt at having humans sign over their soul before Death claims it. To complicate matters, Damien has a thing for Death. Call it an obsession. He wants her – and it’s making him a little crazy. Well, crazier.
From there, it all goes to Hell in a hand basket, as they say. But what a fun ride! I loved writing this story.
Do you like stories based on myth or legend?
That was my daughter’s reaction when she read my scribble on the notepad I laid in the kitchen. As sometimes happens, an idea struck in the shower. (What is it about the shower that makes it such a fertile place for the imagination – the soothing patter of the water, or the inconvenience, lol). Actually I have more than a dozen notebooks scattered throughout various rooms for just these occasions! A somewhat unorganized method, but I digress. :)
The title came to me first – Death Is A Bitch. That’s what I rushed out of the shower to write down, and set my ever-handy notebook on the kitchen island. My daughter, who was 21 at the time, read it and frowned. “Nice, Mom.”
“It’s a new story,” I told her, but from her sour expression, failed to impress her. Disapproving daughter aside, I kept writing.
I had a few flashes of story insight but the title provided the bare bones beginning. I knew I wanted Death to be female because I couldn’t recall any other stories about Death portrayed as a woman.
And, as I like to do, I turned to mythology for the rest. The legend of Sisyphus escaping Death – twice – intrigued me. No one else throughout history had managed it even once. Then I consulted my copy of A Dictionary of Angels and found Azrael, Patron Angel of the Dying and the Dead. Perfect! A love interest for Death. :)
But of course, nothing can ever be easy for my characters. Not even Death. So I constructed a demon, her counterpart in the Underworld, the one who makes a last-ditch attempt at having humans sign over their soul before Death claims it. To complicate matters, Damien has a thing for Death. Call it an obsession. He wants her – and it’s making him a little crazy. Well, crazier.
From there, it all goes to Hell in a hand basket, as they say. But what a fun ride! I loved writing this story.
Do you like stories based on myth or legend?
Actually, I love stories based on myth or legend. I find them intriguing, and always make me wonder whether there's any credibility to all the legends and myths floating about ^_^ Thank you so much for stopping by Darkest Addictions Cate!
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Loved this book. I really like to read about mythology with a modern flare. Will there be a continuation for Death?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting me and Death today!
ReplyDeleteI love how titles can come just out of nowhere like that - and I like your title!!! Anything based on myth and legend has to be a winner for me. I somethings think EVERYTHING that's written has its origins in those ancient stories - unless it's about a cyborg or an alien or - oh darn it - well a LOT comes out of myth and legend!!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, Cate! Congrats on a great sounding story.
Wow. From title to excerpt, I love this concept and spin on myths. What an imagination you have, Cate. Congrats on the release, and oh yeah, I can't wait to read this.
ReplyDeleteCate makes the greatest book trailers too. I'm a myth fancier as well. Of course, I also (like you) take every opportunity to turn the myth upside down and inside out.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you enjoyed it, Heather! I've been mulling over a spinoff for Damien. He was such fun to write!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara! It's true, there are no original story ideas anymore. It's all about the spin. I love putting characters in a tailspin too. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Arlene! Death was a hoot - despite her bad rep. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Marva! You make a mean trailer yourself! And I love the way you spin myths, too.
ReplyDeleteYour stories always awe me Cate. I read this one and loved it. I also like the spins on myths. They do provided a lot of fodder for inspiration. Nice going.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks, Lorrie. I appreciate you stopping by too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Cate! I loved the spin on mythology you did w/ Death :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteyou're welcome hon, i hope you enjoy it ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzanne!
ReplyDeleteI'm only noticing now that I won this Neyra. Am I too late to claim?
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