I didn’t do it on purpose. The first time I wrote a book for
Kensington Brava, I thought I was just writing a paranormal romance. My hero
was a wolf shifter, and my heroine was psychic. I really, truly thought the
book was simply a paranormal tale…until Kensington editor Kate Duffy told me
that the book was a paranormal suspense.
And then I realized the truth—I was a genre blender. Yes, I
can now proudly admit to the fact that, when I write, I like to blend
genres. I like to include dark,
dangerous elements of suspense in my stories. Sure, I can write about demons
and vampires—and I can also write about serial killing demons. It’s just the kind of girl that I am.
In my latest release from Kensington Brava (ANGEL BETRAYED,
out on 6/26/12), I’m back to my genre blending. My hero is a fallen angel of death, my heroine
is—well, let’s say she isn’t exactly human, and they two of them are
desperately battling for their lives. They’re being hunted. Stalked. And if they want to survive, they have to
show their stalkers just how dangerous they can truly be.
Paranormal…and romantic suspense.
A combination that I love.
I know there are lots of other genre blending stories out
there. I often enjoy reading historical novels that have strong paranormal
elements. Or sci-fi stories that include suspense. Blend the genres, and you’ll make me one very
happy girl. What can I say? Sometimes when you mix plot elements, you can have
a whole lot of fun.
What genre blends do you enjoy reading? I’d love to hear
your favorites! One randomly selected
commenter will win an autographed copy of my novel, ANGEL BETRAYED. I’ll leave
the contest open until noon tomorrow, and then I’ll be back to post the
winner’s name.
And here’s the blurb for the book that you could win:
Sammael–call him Sam–was an angel once. An angel of death.
But the dispassionate, watch-from-above thing just wasn’t working for him when
it meant watching evil torture innocent souls day in and day out. It might have
cost him his wings, but these days he gets to apply the direct method on the
bad guys. Problem is, what’s making his life difficult is a bad girl…
Seline O’Shaw needs protection, and with the hounds of hell
on her tail, she’s not going to quibble too hard about where she gets it. Sam’s
virtue is questionable, but he’s smoking hot, massively powerful, and owes her
a favor. So what if she’s getting a little case of angel lust? There are some damn
deadly sins after her hide…
Happy reading!
Cynthia Eden
36 comments:
If you add Historical with another genre I'm very happy. I do like Romantic Suspense too. I find most books to be a blend of at least two genres, which is wonderful.
I've always wanted to read a historical medical romance - probably set in one of the World Wars. Love the sound of your paranormal suspense!
I really love Nalini Singh's Guild Hunter series and I would put it in „the blending of genders“ pot :)Historicals with paranormal twist are my next favourite thing.
ANGEL BETRAYED sounds like one fun book :)
Hi Cynthia,
the blending book that i'd read was historical paranormalcy, and i love it. Love to read paranormal suspense :)
I love historical mysteries, especially those set in the 19th century. There are some really good series set in the Regency era. I've also read some historicals mixed with paranormal that are pretty good too. Genre mixing is a good thing!
I like suspense/mystery and paranormal combined with almost any other genre. I'm a little tird of historical of any type though.
I like paranormal, urban fantasy, historical and contempory the most. I will read any romance though. :) Love the cover to your book.
Hi, Marybelle! I can't remember the last time I read a book that was just focused solely on one genre, and like you, I think that is just wonderful!
I'd love to read a story set during one of the World Wars (see, that's the ex-history teacher in my popping out!). And so glad you like the sound of my paranormal suspense. Thank you.
Oh, I love that series, too! It is so good!
And I'm happy that you think Angel Betrayed sounds fun! I had a great time writing that story. ;)
I have slowly becoming a fan of romance and paranormal together. Now I am not into these shapshifter wolves and vampires, But I can get into the fallen angel aspect.. Looking forward to exploring your books..
My love of romance means that I am happy to read it blended into pretty much any other genre.
little lamb lst at yahoo dot com
I love those historical blends! I think Amanda Quick is a champion at those. ;)
I agree, Karen! I love genre mixing!
So glad to hear you like the suspense/paranormal combination! That one is my favorite. ;)
Thank you, Crystal! This cover (and my Angel in Chains cover) are my 2 favorite so far! I feel very cover lucky.
Thank you, Kathleen! I am all for some book exploration. ;)
Lil, as long as I can get a good, happy ending, I'm usually a happy girl.
thanks for a fun post and giveaway!
I love pretty much any type of blended story :) I've recently been reading some HR with magic and I like how it's more modern magic ala Harry Potter instead of mystical if you know what I mean :)
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I get a lot of books from the Kensington group. I love paranormal romance and mystery, blending only means that I get more enjoyment for my money.
NoraAdrienne(at)gmail(dot)com
I didn't think I would but I enjoy when authors blend paranormal and sci-fi. Thanks for the giveaway!
yadkny@hotmail.com
I'm a sucker for paranormal, suspense and romance. If there is a military aspect to it, all the better! Love our guys in uniform. Oh and women too. I'm a feminist, what can I say. I'm most drawn to strong, kickass heroines who can not only stand alongside her man kicking ass and taking names, but can even save her man's ass too. And if there's a paranormal element to it, I'm virtually drooling because we know punishment to the bad guys will be dished out with a little extra some-some. LOL. Lastly, can't forget the romance. That's why we read em, after all. The sexier and steamier, the better.
Looking forward to Sam's book. I love Keenan, but Sam is just... *sigh*. It has to be his bad-boy, don't f*** with me attitude that has he hooked. Yummy!
Love all your books! Will we get another "Bound" boom soon. Love the vampire/werewolf hookups.
~ Suzie
I'm a sucker for paranormal, suspense and romance. If there is a military aspect to it, all the better! Love our guys in uniform. Oh and women too. I'm a feminist, what can I say. I'm most drawn to strong, kickass heroines who can not only stand alongside her man kicking ass and taking names, but can even save her man's ass too. And if there's a paranormal element to it, I'm virtually drooling because we know punishment to the bad guys will be dished out with a little extra some-some. LOL. Lastly, can't forget the romance. That's why we read em, after all. The sexier and steamier, the better.
Looking forward to Sam's book. I love Keenan, but Sam is just... *sigh*. It has to be his bad-boy, don't f*** with me attitude that has me hooked. Yummy!
Love all your books! Will we get another "Bound" book soon? Love the vampire/werewolf hookups.
~ Suzie
I think I need a list of all the genre blends.
I just look for romance - then I'm good.
I'm also thinking that all the paranormals I've read have also had suspense.
I love paranormal romance....throw in another element like suspense or mystery...GREAT. Or along with the PNR...throw in a historical...or western and twist it up with a suspense...or time travel and I'm on board with that too! Just leave out the zombies...I don't care too much for them. Thx for the giveaway op! :)
barbbattaglia @ yahoo.com
Definitely know what you mean, Erin! I really enjoy that, too!
Oh, Nora, I like the way you think!
Do you have any sci-fis that you want to recommend? I've been in a sci-fi mood lately!
LOL, thank you, Suzie!!! I am so happy to hear that you are looking forward to Sam's book. ;) I am thinking about doing another Bound story--if I release another, I want to make it a full-length story. Playing with story ideas now!! I love mixing the vamps and werewolves together!
I think those suspense elements tend to sneak in a lot. I love that--I'm all for some suspense!
Thanks for entering the giveaway, Barbara! And now you have got me so wanting to read a western suspense--that sounds fun!
Thanks so much for all of the great comments! I had a great time chatting!
I'm so late, but I did want to stop in to say
"Hi" and tell you that Angel Betrayed sounds
most interesting! Sam, Seline, and your
genre blending are now on my TBR list!
Pat Cochran
Sorry for the double post. Seems that hitting the back key to correct some typos didn't really work for me. :-/ oh well...
Yay for a possible new Bound book and even better that it'll be full length. My favorite in the series is Bound in Sin. Paige is exactly like the type of heroine I described earlier...kickass, paranormal and even saved her man's ass! LOL
I think my favorite is historical with paranormal. They feel like they go together well in my opinion.
mce1011 AT aol DOT com
My fav is paranormal romance. Gotta love the macho heroes! I into urban fantasy right now too. Pretty exciting stuff!
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