This week Mating Call, the third story in my Whisper series, was released by Changeling Press.
The series is about a town founded by supernatural creatures for supernatural creatures. Residents include shapeshifters, vampires, witches, elves, wraiths and others.
I’ve always loved just about anything to do with the supernatural, so this series has been a lot of fun to write. Although I enjoy reading about all kinds of mythical creatures, I have a special love for vampires.
The town of Whisper has two resident vampires and they have a special connection to the wraiths in Mating Call. When wraiths are in their spirit form, the vampires can see them when no one else can.
What is your favorite kind of mythical creature?
Contest:
To enter this contest you must be 18 or over.
To celebrate the release of Mating Call, I’m holding a contest this weekend right here.
To enter for the chance to win the first two stories in the Whisper series (in pdf format) post a comment here telling me your favorite type of paranormal creature.
The first two stories are Dragon’s Bar (M/F transgender, shapeshifter) and Bronzed (M/F vampire/werewolf).
The deadline to enter is midnight Sunday July 1, 2012. On Monday July 2, 2012 a winner will be chosen at random from the entries. The downloads will be emailed to the winner and the winner’s first name only will be announced on this blog on July 2nd.
Thank you and good luck!
New Release:
WHISPER 3: MATING CALL
by Kate Hill
Release Date: 06/28/2012
Format(s): Ebook
Heat Level: Erotic
Pairing(s): M/F
Genre/Themes: Paranormal
Length: Novella
Publisher: Changeling Press
Cover art: Renee George
BIN: 05793-01857
Purchase Links: Changeling Press
Related Books or Books Set in the Same Universe: Dragon’s Bar, Bronzed
Blurb:
Hugh is proud to be a wraith and considers himself a spiritual ambassador whose purpose is to show the living that they don’t need to fear the afterlife. When he travels to Whisper, drawn by the mating call of the magical horse to whom he is psychically bonded, he meets a woman who reminds him about the joys of old fashioned human sex.
For Rebecca getting physical with the sexy New Zealander whose magical stallion has come to mate with her mare is the easy part. It’s emotions she can’t handle. Rebecca has a secret that keeps her from fully exploring and enjoying her existence as a wraith, but Hugh doesn’t intend to let a chance for love fade away.
The following excerpt from MATING CALL is for readers 18 and over.
Since becoming a wraith she’d felt absolutely no sexual desire, which was one of the reasons she was embittered by the existence. Since the change, even when she saw a hot guy she’d lost that pulsing, heart-pounding rush of sexual excitement, or at least she thought she had.
The moment she’d met Hugh she felt a tingling in her body and soul that she never expected to feel again.
“Nice place,” Hugh said, glancing around.
“Thanks. I’ve worked on it a lot.” She gestured for him to sit while she took a pitcher of lemonade from the refrigerator and removed two glasses from a nearby cabinet.
He tugged out a chair and sat, still glancing around. “It’s very. . .human.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“What it sounded like.”
“In case you haven’t noticed you’re human too.”
“No I’m a wraith, but this is nice.”
She curled her lip. “Well thanks for the stamp of approval.”
“Hey you don’t have to get defensive. I know some wraiths like to cling to the world of the living. In a way it’s what we’re supposed to do, right? We’re like spiritual ambassadors, here to show the living that they don’t need to fear what comes after.”
“How would we know?” she demanded, holding his gaze.
“Pardon?”
“How would we know what comes after? I mean we’re not truly part of it, any more than we’re truly part of the world of the living. We’re like these pathetic creatures somewhere between–”
“Speak for yourself, lady. I’m happy with my choice. If you hate our kind so much, why didn’t you take death instead of becoming a wraith?”
Rebecca’s lips opened as if she was about to speak. She’d never come so close to spilling the truth about her introduction to wraithhood, but she’d sworn to keep it secret.
Sometimes she just wanted to tell everyone, to get it out in the open so it was less of a burden on her soul, but she’d made a promise and one thing Rebecca hated was a liar.
Yet she couldn’t stand another moment of Hugh’s smugness and accusations.
“Well?” he pressed.
“None of your fucking business.” Rebecca snarled and dumped the entire pitcher of lemonade over his head.
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I cannot believe that I am the first to comment! LOL!
Anyway, my favorite paranormal creature is split. I am a vampire junkie from WAY back, but lately I am also spending my time reading about shapeshifters.
I like Dragons.
Hi Kate,
Congratulations on your latest release. I am kind of partial to dragons these days.
caity_mack at yahoo dot com
Hello!
Candy, shapeshifters are very close to vampires for me too. Love them!
Dragons are interesting too, Virginia!
Thank you, Cathy! Dragons definitely have a certain appeal. 🙂
Shifters (especially wolf or dragon) and vampires top my list of favourites. Demons and angels tie for second place 😀
ilona
felinewyvern at googlemail dot com
Hi…Love the dragons…Happy 4th!
Big congratulations on the new release, Kate. I love all kinds of supernatural creatures, especially vampires.
Dear Kate
I want to congrats on your new release I really enjoy reading Bronzed.
I wish a wonderful week-end and good luck to everybody
Mannouchkalegendre@gmail.com
Cheers
Mannouchka
For me Im all about the were wolfs and shape shifters murr 🙂
I love your “Horsemen” But I also love Dragons.. 😉
Linda
I like shapeshifters best.
Hi, Ilona! Oh yes, demons and angels are great too!
Happy 4th to you too, Suzy!
Thank you, Tessa!
Hi Mannouchka! Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed Bronzed!
Hello, Daniel. Shifters definitely have charm!
Thank you, Linda! I’m happy you like the Horsemen. They’re a lot of fun to write about.
Hello, rm2h!
HI Kate, Congrats on your new release. I love shape shifters of every kind. There are so many to choose from. Why limit yourself to just one? Enjoy the holiday!!
Thank you, Debra! There are so many interesting kinds of shifters. 🙂
I hope you enjoy the holiday too!