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Elven Blood

by Debra Dunbar

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BLURB:

Sam may be the Iblis, but she is also an imp with a price on her head.  The powerful demon Haagenti won’t rest until she’s dragged back to Hel for “punishment”.  Sam knows she can’t face Haagenti and win, so when an Elf Lord offers to eliminate the demon in return for her help, Sam accepts.  It’s a simple job – find and retrieve a half-breed monster dead or alive.  But finding this demon/elf hybrid isn’t proving easy and time is running out.

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Excerpt One:

The hiss of Wyatt’s shower penetrated through the fog of my pre-caffeinated brain.  I was still sprawled on the bed, hidden under a heap of covers, wondering whether I could sneak in a few more minutes of sleep. It was rent day, and I was already late in making my collection rounds.  Stretching, I poked my head from under the blanket and watched a small lizard cross the floor.  It had a scorpion tail, pointed ears and crimson eyes that darted intelligently across the room.  Those red eyes locked onto the bed just as I realized this wasn’t a lizard.  It was a demon—and not the usual Low one either.

There was a flash, and I rolled across the bed and onto the floor just before the mattress sliced into two smoking sections.  Unfortunately I was trapped in a tangle of sheets.  Instinctively I converted my form, deconstructing my usual human one into basic atoms and re-assembling into a creature that was small and hard to kill. 

I heard a muffled curse, and I felt the sheets snatched from above me.  The demon was no longer a lizard; he was bipedal with furry, clawed legs and a scaled torso.  Arms hung down past his knees, ending in sharp hooks.  His head twisted and turned, forked tongue tasting the air as he searched for me.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Debra Dunbar lives on a farm in the northeast United States with her husband, three boys, and a Noah’s ark of four legged family members.  Her urban fantasy novels feature supernatural elements in local settings. In addition to A DEMON BOUND, SATAN’S SWORD, and ELVEN BLOOD, she has also published a short story erotica series titled NAUGHTY MOM.  Connect with her on Twitter @debra_dunbar on Facebook at debradunbarauthor, and on her website at http://debradunbar.com .

A DEMON BOUND:  http://amzn.to/MK6nxD

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Author Interview:

1.  what is an Iblis?

“Iblis” is a djinn in Islam that is usually equated with the Christian Satan.  When I began the Imp series, I wanted there to be a historical title that reflected the leader of the demons at the time of the fall, but I didn’t really want to use “Satan” since it can be a turn-off for some readers.  I do occasionally use the terms Ha-Satan or The Adversary, as that’s the kind of role I see for the Iblis. 

Before the war, the Iblis had a seat on the Ruling Council of angels and provided a much needed contrary view.  When Aaru became a battleground, the Iblis was the one who lead the demons in their revolt.  By the time the Imp series starts, the title has been lost – no one has held it for over two million years.  Although Sam ends up with the job, the demons don’t recognize it.  It’s an empty title, only acknowledged by the angels as a representative on the Ruling Council.  Which means paperwork, meeting agendas, four five nine reports, and endless bureaucracy.  I tried to make the whole experience as Kafkaesque as possible – which is an absolute horror for a little imp like Sam.

2.  Is this part of the Imp series? how many books are there?

Yes!  Elven Blood is the third book in the Imp series.  I’ve planned six books, and a few spin-offs from the Imp world.

Even though it’s book three, I craft each book as a standalone novel with a beginning, a middle, and an end.  Yes, there are some questions that won’t be answered until later books, and there are certainly a few things that will fly over a reader’s head that hasn’t read the first few in the series, but they are absolutely written to be enjoyed on their own.

3.  What other breeds are there?

The first book in the series (A Demon Bound) introduces the demons and angels as well as werewolves.  There’s an open question throughout the series as to whether the werewolves are actually Nephilim (the offspring of fallen angels and human women).  It’s an ongoing conundrum, and I promise it will be resolved before the series end.

The second book (Satan’s Sword) adds in the vampires.  They’re a rather enigmatic group, and I have a spin-off novel dedicated to their convoluted politics and ruthless behavior!

Elven Blood is the third book, and it goes into more detail of the elves.  There are tidbits of information about them in books one and two, but this book goes into more detail on their world and issues.  You’ll see more elves in book five – especially my favorite bad-boy Lord Feille! 

I’ve really enjoyed the world building on this series, so there’s definitely a chance another breed/race will show up in a spin-off.  It’s not over until the cherub sings!

4.  Who are the judges? do they decide the punishments?

The angels are a controlling lot, and they consider themselves the judges of all life under their watchful eyes.  It’s all about rules, balance, and proper evolutionary progress when it comes to my celestial beings – but by their definition.  Sam is chaos personified, and she really throws a big ‘ole wrench in angelic plans.  Even though they may punish her she still manages to turn things around her way.  Because order needs a little chaos, don’t you think?

5.  What would you like my readers to know?

I     I hope that the Imp series has a great balance for all readers.  There is a huge amount of humor in the books, but they’re not shallow.  For readers that seek it, there’s a strong philosophical vein running throughout the books, as well as a theme of redemption.  And of course action – lots and lots of action!  

  Giveaway:

Debra will be awarding an e-book copy of A DEMON BOUND (book 1 in the Imp Series) to a randomly drawn commenter at every stop, and a grand prize of a Kindle Fire with an ELVEN BLOOD book cover skin to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour (US ONLY).