February 27, 2012

AAD Author Spotlight: Interview & Giveaway w/ author Alexandra Ivy! (18+)





Tell us a little about yourself.

I actually came to writing from my love for theatre. I’ve always been a huge reader, but when I was younger I hoped to work on stage. After taking a play writing class I realized I actually preferred to create my own characters rather than mimicking someone else’s. I worked on a play (that I would still love to finish), but my heart has always belonged to romance, so I swiftly turned my efforts to novels.

2. Share with us a bit about your upcoming book, My Lord Vampire, which will be available tomorrow in bookstores. (2/28)

I actually wrote these under the name Debbie Raleigh and they’re traditional regencies, (historical that are set in the early 1800’s in London England). They tend to be ‘sweeter’ than my current series, which means they don’t have the same level of sex or violence The story follows Gideon who is a vampire who left this world years before to live ‘Beyond the Veil’, but a traitor is threatening his clan and he must travel back to the world of mortals to prevent the Veil from being destroyed. He never expected to meet a mortal woman who would steal his heart and remind him of the desires he’d nearly forgotten.

3. Can we have a small teaser.

Centuries have passed since Gideon Ravel dwelled among humans. Now he must infiltrate the cream of London society to earn the trust of one woman. Simone, Lady Gilbert, possesses an amulet of unimaginable power, and no concept of the threat that surrounds her. The ton’s gossip prepared him for her beauty and wit. But he is blindsided by her barely disguised sensuality and his growing need to possess her...

None of the idle aristocrats who vie for Simone’s attentions know about her past. To them, she is the sophisticated, worldly widow known as the “Wicked Temptress.” The truth would ruin her, and she has never been tempted to reveal it until now. Yet beneath Gideon’s bold, black-eyed stare is a hunger that demands satisfaction and complete surrender…and a secret far more dangerous than her own…

4. How many books can we expect in this series?

There are three books in the series, although I’d love to continue with the characters. It’s always a matter of finding the time!

5. What would attract readers of your other Vampire series to this one?

The fantastic thing about paranormals is that my characters are immortal, so I have a character “Nefri” who appears in these books that I've introduced in my Guardians of Eternity books. For those who might be interested in her back story they have an opportunity to discover how she was first introduced.

6. Have you ever considered writing a Young Adult series?

I’ve actually toyed around with some ideas and have thought about doing something (especially if I could work with another author) but I’m not entirely sure my voice is suited to the YA market…and of course, there’s the time issue!

7. Sum up Gideon in five words or less.

Arrogant, loyal, aloof, ruthless, sexy.

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Lots of thanks to Alexandra Ivy for taking the time to answer our questions. We cannot wait for My Lord Vampire! Super excited!

Alexandra Ivy is offering two copies of My Lord Vampire to two visitors today. Details below.

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Blurb:
In the first of a mesmerizing trilogy, Ivy, author of the Guardians of Eternity series, introduces the Immortal Rogues--three vampires duty-bound to protect their own kind even as they fall prey to mortal desires.

Centuries have passed since Gideon Ravel dwelled among humans. Now he must infiltrate the cream of London society to earn the trust of one woman. Simone, Lady Gilbert, possesses an amulet of unimaginable power, and no concept of the threat that surrounds her. The ton's gossip prepared him for her beauty and wit. But he is blindsided by her barely disguised sensuality and his growing need to possess her. None of the idle aristocrats who vie for Simone's attentions know about her past. To them, she is the sophisticated, worldly widow known as the "Wicked Temptress." The truth would ruin her, and she has never been tempted to reveal it until now. Yet beneath Gideon's bold, black-eyed stare is a hunger that demands satisfaction and complete surrender…and a secret far more dangerous than her own.

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60 comments:

  1. I have always loved Alexandra's Guardians series so I will have to check out this new series by her as well...it sounds wonderful!

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  2. Great post. I have heard awesome things about the authors books and recently bought one a few days ago. I look forward to reading it. :) The cover of My Lord Vampire is wicked cool. I love the purple colors.

    - Beckie

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  3. Alexandra I am so excited about any of your books, vamps or not. I love your characters and the world you have created for them. Looking forward to AAD/NOLA! FYI i have already set this to auto download and is pre-ordered. =)

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  4. Sounds like a great book!

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  5. After this glimpse into Alexandra Ivy's world of Paranormal I have become one of her fans. I am going to start with the Guardians of Eternity series and go from there. I would love to win the My Lord Vampire of course. :)

    Maggie
    readingdiva3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I am a huge fan of Alexandra Ivy's Guardians of Eternity, I have read them all and LOVED them!! Looking forward to reading My Lord Vampire :) jbonoma4@comcast.net

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  7. I am also a HUGE fan of Alexandra's! Love the Guardians of Eternity series!!!! Would love to read this series as well!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!!!
    iluvmik16@gmail.com

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  8. Love Alexandra's Guardians of Eternity series!! So I cant wait to read this series as well!!

    ashleys94@hotmail.com

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  9. LOVE Alexandra Ivy's Guardians of Eternity series so can't wait to get my hands on this new (to me) characters!!

    sionedkla@gmail.com

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  10. I love the guardians of eternity series and can't wait to read this series. I love the characters you create.

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  11. Alexandra Ivy was the first Paranormal Romance Novelist I read and she is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!

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  12. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!! I love the Guardians of Eternity series and so can't wait for My Lord Vampire!!! Goods luck everyone:)

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  13. I'm a big fan of Alexandra Ivy's Guardian of Eternity Series and this one sound just a good. I will be at AAD Nola, it will be my first Con and I'm super excited to meet everyone! Thanks for the chance to win this book.
    bluesun1218@yahoo.com

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  14. I have heard many a good thing about Alexandra Ivy and look forward to this new series.

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  15. I enjoy Alexandra Ivy's Guardian series since first discovering them and look forward to reading many more books by her.

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  16. I just love your books... Can't wait to read this book... kimberlyjuliene@yahoo.com

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  17. I love your books and can't wait to read this one! kimberlyjuliene@yahoo.com

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  18. Looking forward to reading this book. Thank you for the giveaway
    jenhedger at hotmail dot com

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  19. Great blurb. This book looks great and would love to win and read. Thanks for the chance to win. This is a new author for me and always looking for new books and authors to check out. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Check out GCReading's interview w/ author Alexandra Ivy + Enter to win a copy of her newest release MY LORD VAMPIRE! http://www.goodchoicereading.com/

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  20. forgot my email.
    christinebails@yahoo.com

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  21. I love books in a series!! :) I hope this is another one I fall in love with :D

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  22. I love Alexandra's book and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this one. I've had it on my wish list for a while now. It looks so good.

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  23. I am so glad they are re-publishing this series. Can't wait to read them. I love Alexandra's books.

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  24. Very Nice interview. The book look very cool.

    Antane

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  25. I haven't read any of Alexandra's books but this one sounds fantastic! Thanks for the interview and chance to win:)

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  26. I'm looking forward to reading this series. I've read a couple of Alexandra's full novels and several novellas.

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  27. Ooh...a new series =) I love vampires and Gideon sounds right up my alley ;) Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  28. This does sound like a mesmerizing beginning to her series! Thanks for the great giveaway -- I would love to read this first installment.

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  29. Alexandra's a new to me author as in I've never read her books, but have seen some really fantastic reviews! It was enough to put them all on my wishlist... now I just need to start reading them:) CONGRATS on your soon to be released and thanks for the giveaway!!!

    yadkny@hotmail.com

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  30. I love Ivy's Guardian's of Eternity series and I hope that this series will be just as much a thrill to read.

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  31. Alexandra I am so loving your Guardian series. Theses characters are to die for. I am really excited for My Lord Vampire. Good luck.

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  32. Alexandra's Guardian series is so divine - I will read ANYTHING this lady writes! She is a genius! I adore her :)

    I am so thrilled to be reading this series soon, squee!! My Lord Vampire, I'm breaking out in goosebumps anticipating taking you to bed with me ;-)

    Gena Robertson
    robertsongena@hotmail.com

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  33. I have not read any of Alexandra's books yet but can see that I really need to. I love paranormals, especially stories about vampires so this series sounds like something I would love. Thanks so much for the great interview and giveaway!

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  34. This sounds like a really good read! Def checking this one out!

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  35. Vampires are my favorite paranormals. They're cold on the outside, but hot on the inside! Thanks!

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  36. Ok, so I have been reading historical romance novels since forever (at least 20 years) and have been reading paranormal YA romance for about 3 years, but I have never read an "adult" romance that had paranormal elements. I guess I'd like to give it a try...thanks for the chance to win. The book sounds really good!

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  37. I'm a huge fan of Alexandra's books and I know I'm going to love this one, too! I especially love that she has "cross over" characters that don't just get mentioned in one particular series, but in the new series as well! That way you already know one of the characters and feel close to them when you start the new series! I can't wait to read this book and I want to thank you for the chance to win a copy:)

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  38. I love reading about vampires. I can't wait to read this series. Tore923@aol.com

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  39. great post and sounds like a great trilogy. Just got introduced to your books though an anthology and am looking forward to reading more of your books.
    scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com

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  40. I really like how the author kept the series classy without all the violence that's happening in books these days.

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  41. I've enjoyed Alexandra Ivy's books in the past and I'm looking forward to reading this newest book, My Lord Vampire.

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  42. I would love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. Can't wait to read My Lord Vampire, thanks for the chance to win!

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  44. Great giveaway! Love the cover with his mesmerizing eyes! This makes me want to check out the Guardians of Eternity series too!

    Thanks!
    Leanne

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  45. Great interview and spotlight. I only recently discovered Alexandra's books and am reading them as fast as I can. Cant wait for this one.

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  46. This sounds exactly like my cup of tea. Thanks for introducing me to a new author with new books for me to read!

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  47. I would love to win this book. I love your Guardians of Eternity series. I enjoyed learning more about you.

    pefrw at yahoo dot com

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  48. Thanks for the interview and the chance to win. Sounds really good and I will be adding it to my tbr list for sure :D
    GFC:aprildan01

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  49. I love the Guardian's of Eternity series. The stories are so exciting and steamy steamy steamy. I'd love to win a copy of this book. The cover is awesome!! I think Ms. Ivy is wonderful author and I'd read a book by her any day :)

    eckstein 99 (at) comcast dot net

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  50. I have heard good things about this author but I haven't read anything of hers yet. Nice post by the way!

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  51. Thanks for the giveaway!! Heard great things about this author! would love to read her books! :-)

    GFC BeckyWeiner

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  52. I absolutely loved the Guardians of Eternity series and am looking forward to reading My Lord Vampire -- it sounds like a great read!!

    elizabeth @ bookattict .com

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  53. Great interview - I love Alexandra's books. Thank you.

    vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. I am so excited about this series I love your books . Love the characters and story lines I never get bored and always Kept entertained

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  55. I have had this book on my list ever since I first heard about it! I have it on my Kindle but I would love a physical copy of it to put on my Alexandra Ivy shelf. Nothing beats a real book!
    proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  56. GREAT interview! I LOVE Alexandra Ivy's books! I find it interesting that she wrote this trilogy under a different name...of course I LOVE her Guardians of Eternity books and since she mentioned a tie in between the series...I can't wait to get a hold of this one! Thx for the giveaway op! :)

    barbbattaglia @ yahoo.com

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  57. Always love reading an interview with Alexandra to see what she's up to these days. It's interesting that she's continuing with the vampires from beyond the veil.

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  58. Thanks for the giveaway. I love vampire books, and am just beginning to read series books to review on my blog and love if a good story goes on a while lol. I am not familiar with this writer, but hope to read her work.

    MoonShineArtSpot

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  59. I enjoyed your interview and always enjoy reading your books. I especially like how you summed up the hero.

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  60. I picked up an ebook copy for free and could not put it down...now I am hooked!

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