Author Spotlight: Stacey Rourke + Character Interview + Giveaway!
Welcome
Stacey Rourke
Stacey is the author of The Gryphon Series, and before we get to the fab character interview and giveaway she has for us, allow me to introduce you to her first two books:
Book One: The Conduit
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All 18-year-old Celeste Garrett wants is to head off to college and make those fun, yet ill-advised, choices college kids are known for. And maybe to spend some time with the hot cameraman she just met. Instead, because of a pact her ancestors made in the 17th century with a mythical creature, she has to save the world.
While normal kids are slamming energy drinks and cramming for exams, Celeste will get her adrenaline rush fighting a fire breathing dragon. She wants to meet friends in the quad to exchange lecture notes, but first she must exchange blows with a shapeshifting demon on the rooftop. Life isn’t always fair for a superhero, but at least she doesn’t have to do it alone. With her brother and sister as sidekicks, they alternate between saving lives and getting on each others’ nerves. Together the trio encounters unspeakable odds, mystical forces and comes face-to-face with an image that will haunt them forever—their grandmother in a leopard print bikini.
"Okay, little side note here. If a psychopathic killer asks if you want to see a trick, say no. That’s the smart thing to do. I, on the other hand, responded, 'Bring it'." - excerpt from THE CONDUIT
Book Two: Embrace
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Whether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One.
She knew having a “normal life” would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn’t know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her.
Now, she’d like nothing more than to retreat into a hermit lifestyle to prevent anyone else from getting hurt. But startling revelations, amazing new abilities, and mortifying moments in front of insanely hot guys won’t allow time for that. Soon, Celeste finds herself surrounded by darkness and wondering who she can trust—if anyone.
Character Interview of Celeste Garrett star of The Gryphon Series interviewed by Stacey Rourke, author of the series.
Celeste: Uh, I only exist in your head. You know that, right? So it’s kind of a “where you go, I go” situation.
Stacey: (talking behind her hand) I get that, okay. But would you just please play along?
Celeste: Whatever, Boss Lady. Thanks for having me and congrats on your public display of schizophrenia.
Stacey: You’re mouthy. You know that?
Celeste: I am what you made me.
(Stacey scowls, Celeste gives her a big grin.)
Stacey: Let’s move on, shall we?
Celeste: Sure, this is fun!
Stacey: So, in book one of The Gryphon Series, The Conduit, you found out that because of a pact your ancestors made you’re the fabled Chosen One. How has your life changed since then?
Celeste: Well…I was going to go to college and be an art teacher. Now I have an army of demons chasing me and trying to kill me on a pretty much daily bases. So…uh…things have been better. Wait a sec, that was all YOUR doing! YOU made me the Chosen One! Why you…
Stacey: Next question?
(Celeste huffs.)
Stacey: Are you going to pout for the rest of the interview? I’ve done nice things for you, too! What about Caleb, we meet him in book 2, Embrace. He’s all kinds of fun eye candy! I made him just for you!
Celeste: He is pretty amazing. You cooked him up in your head?
Stacey: Yep! The face and hair of Ian Somerhalder, abs of Joe Manganiello, body of Alex Pettyfer and Irish accent of Gerard Butler. Nice, huh?
Celeste: Very! And I thank you for letting me play with your Frankenstien-esque creation, however I think you may be watching too much TV.
Stacey: Well this isn’t about me, is it?
Celeste: Easy, don’t get huffy. I have a question for you. (leaning in) So in book three do Caleb and I…(wiggles eyebrows suggestively)
Stacey: Celeste! First of all, if you aren’t mature enough to say what the act is you’re not ready to do it! Secondly, your Grams could be reading this!
Celeste: I know she is. Who do you think told me to do the eyebrow thing?
Stacey: Oh for crying out loud. Moving on.
Celeste: That wasn’t a yes or no.
Stacey: I guess you’ll just have to wait and see like everyone else. So, we also met Rowan in book 2, the golden haired bad boy pirate. Let’s talk a little bit about him.
Celeste: Oh, you mean the hot demon that can control my mind with a simple touch and makes me lose complete control of my inhibitions? Yeah, he’s a hoot. Thanks a bunch for that. That’ll make fidelity with Caleb super easy.
Stacey: Oh don’t worry, you won’t have to juggle both of them for very long.
Celeste: What?! Why? Is someone going somewhere?!
Stacey: Well that’s about all the time we have for today…
Celeste: No it’s not! I live in your head and will not let you sleep until you answer me!
Stacey: To our readers, please pick up The Conduit and Embrace by me, Stacey Rourke, and look for Sacrifice coming this fall wherever fine books are sold.
Celeste: Writers block will look like nothing compared to the sit in I’m staging until you answer me! Not one creative thought will leak out! Don’t act like you can’t hear me!
Stacey: Also catch a special Gryphon Series short in the Paranormal Days Gone Awry Anthology releasing this Halloween by Anchor Group Publishing.
Celeste: Ever gotten your butt kicked by a figment of your imagination? ‘Cause your itching for it, Rourke.
Stacey: Thank you to our guest, Celeste, for her time and thank you all for joining us. Happy reading!
Celeste: You. Me. Parking lot. Now.
Stacey Rourke
WEB: www.staceyrourke.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/staceyrourkeauthor
TWITTER: @rourkewrites
Amazon US Amazon UK
All 18-year-old Celeste Garrett wants is to head off to college and make those fun, yet ill-advised, choices college kids are known for. And maybe to spend some time with the hot cameraman she just met. Instead, because of a pact her ancestors made in the 17th century with a mythical creature, she has to save the world.
While normal kids are slamming energy drinks and cramming for exams, Celeste will get her adrenaline rush fighting a fire breathing dragon. She wants to meet friends in the quad to exchange lecture notes, but first she must exchange blows with a shapeshifting demon on the rooftop. Life isn’t always fair for a superhero, but at least she doesn’t have to do it alone. With her brother and sister as sidekicks, they alternate between saving lives and getting on each others’ nerves. Together the trio encounters unspeakable odds, mystical forces and comes face-to-face with an image that will haunt them forever—their grandmother in a leopard print bikini.
"Okay, little side note here. If a psychopathic killer asks if you want to see a trick, say no. That’s the smart thing to do. I, on the other hand, responded, 'Bring it'." - excerpt from THE CONDUIT
Amazon US Amazon UK
Whether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One.
She knew having a “normal life” would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn’t know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her.
Now, she’d like nothing more than to retreat into a hermit lifestyle to prevent anyone else from getting hurt. But startling revelations, amazing new abilities, and mortifying moments in front of insanely hot guys won’t allow time for that. Soon, Celeste finds herself surrounded by darkness and wondering who she can trust—if anyone.
Character Interview of Celeste Garrett star of The Gryphon Series interviewed by Stacey Rourke, author of the series.
Stacey: Celeste, thanks so much for being with us today!
Celeste: Uh, I only exist in your head. You know that, right? So it’s kind of a “where you go, I go” situation.
Stacey: (talking behind her hand) I get that, okay. But would you just please play along?
Celeste: Whatever, Boss Lady. Thanks for having me and congrats on your public display of schizophrenia.
Stacey: You’re mouthy. You know that?
Celeste: I am what you made me.
(Stacey scowls, Celeste gives her a big grin.)
Stacey: Let’s move on, shall we?
Celeste: Sure, this is fun!
Stacey: So, in book one of The Gryphon Series, The Conduit, you found out that because of a pact your ancestors made you’re the fabled Chosen One. How has your life changed since then?
Celeste: Well…I was going to go to college and be an art teacher. Now I have an army of demons chasing me and trying to kill me on a pretty much daily bases. So…uh…things have been better. Wait a sec, that was all YOUR doing! YOU made me the Chosen One! Why you…
Stacey: Next question?
(Celeste huffs.)
Stacey: Are you going to pout for the rest of the interview? I’ve done nice things for you, too! What about Caleb, we meet him in book 2, Embrace. He’s all kinds of fun eye candy! I made him just for you!
Celeste: He is pretty amazing. You cooked him up in your head?
Stacey: Yep! The face and hair of Ian Somerhalder, abs of Joe Manganiello, body of Alex Pettyfer and Irish accent of Gerard Butler. Nice, huh?
Celeste: Very! And I thank you for letting me play with your Frankenstien-esque creation, however I think you may be watching too much TV.
Stacey: Well this isn’t about me, is it?
Celeste: Easy, don’t get huffy. I have a question for you. (leaning in) So in book three do Caleb and I…(wiggles eyebrows suggestively)
Stacey: Celeste! First of all, if you aren’t mature enough to say what the act is you’re not ready to do it! Secondly, your Grams could be reading this!
Celeste: I know she is. Who do you think told me to do the eyebrow thing?
Stacey: Oh for crying out loud. Moving on.
Celeste: That wasn’t a yes or no.
Stacey: I guess you’ll just have to wait and see like everyone else. So, we also met Rowan in book 2, the golden haired bad boy pirate. Let’s talk a little bit about him.
Celeste: Oh, you mean the hot demon that can control my mind with a simple touch and makes me lose complete control of my inhibitions? Yeah, he’s a hoot. Thanks a bunch for that. That’ll make fidelity with Caleb super easy.
Stacey: Oh don’t worry, you won’t have to juggle both of them for very long.
Celeste: What?! Why? Is someone going somewhere?!
Stacey: Well that’s about all the time we have for today…
Celeste: No it’s not! I live in your head and will not let you sleep until you answer me!
Stacey: To our readers, please pick up The Conduit and Embrace by me, Stacey Rourke, and look for Sacrifice coming this fall wherever fine books are sold.
Celeste: Writers block will look like nothing compared to the sit in I’m staging until you answer me! Not one creative thought will leak out! Don’t act like you can’t hear me!
Stacey: Also catch a special Gryphon Series short in the Paranormal Days Gone Awry Anthology releasing this Halloween by Anchor Group Publishing.
Celeste: Ever gotten your butt kicked by a figment of your imagination? ‘Cause your itching for it, Rourke.
Stacey: Thank you to our guest, Celeste, for her time and thank you all for joining us. Happy reading!
Celeste: You. Me. Parking lot. Now.
GIVEAWAY!!!
Stacey is hosting an EXCEPTIONAL giveaway here:
Everyone who "likes" her Facebook Page from this blog (say you came from Dianna's blog), will be entered into a draw to win one of ten sets of both eBooks of the Gryphon Series!
TEN CHANCES - you don't get much better than that :)
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