The very lovely Michelle Muto is stopping by today for an interview and a giveaway of her book Don't Fear the Reaper. You can read my review of her wonderful book HERE
Welcome Michelle! And thank you for stopping by :)
Q. What three words best describe Don’t Fear the Reaper?
Haunting. Dark. Dystopian.
Q. Where did the idea behind this book come from? Were you inspired by any specific folklore, mythology, or religious texts/stories?
I came up with the idea after an agent who read The Book of Lost Souls asked for something darker, more dystopian. My own grief over the loss of so many loved ones, along with Blue Oyster Cult’s iconic ’76 song inspired the rest.
Q. You dedicted the book to your sister and the book is about two sisters, twins in fact…were Keely and Jordan inspired by your own relationship with your sister? Are you and your sister anything like the twins?
My sister is older than I am, but we’re as close as many twins. We’d do anything for each other, so that love and closeness probably inspired the strength of the bond between Keely and Jordan.
Q. I love Keely’s fiestiness, but I think I was most captivated the complexity of your character Daniel. Do you have a favorite character of yours?
In Don't Fear the Reaper, it’s Keely. She had to grow up much faster in death than she ever did in life. I could truly connect to her grief. But yeah, Daniel is such fun.
Q. Can you tell us anything about what’s to come in future books in the Netherworld Series?
Keely is going to learn how well Daniel and Banning really know each other. She’s going to find out just how far to bend the rules as a reaper. Things also heat up with Daniel and Keely.
Q. Who’s your favorite literary villian…who do you just love to hate or hate to love?
Hannibal Lechter, especially in Hannibal Rising.
Q. If you could magically transport yourself into ANY made up world from ANY book/movie/tv show, which would it be and what would you do there?
Hands down, it’d be the Harry Potter World. Aside from Voldermort, it just sounds like so much fun.
Q. If you could magically transport ANY character from ANY book/movie/tv show into your world, who would it be and why?
Wow. So many choices for so many reasons. Maybe Luna Lovegood because she’s such a sweet, fun character. Or, maybe Damon Salvatore because he’s so snarky and handsome.
Q. What’s the one book you wish you had written?
Who wouldn’t have wanted to write Harry Potter?
Q. What’s the one book you think everybody should read at least once in their lives?
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, but that’s just me. I’ve read it probably 4-5 times.
Writer of urban fantasy, the paranormal, and all things eerie and curious.Michelle has always loved storytelling. When she was a child, her favorite stories were of monsters and things that lurked in the dark. Telling stories often frightened her classmates and got her into a lot of trouble with her teachers. They had no sense of humor.As an adult, Michelle traded her love of writing for the corporate life where she was an IT professional. Today, she’s doing what she loves best – writing and storytelling.Michelle grew up in Chicago, but currently lives in NE Georgia with her husband and their two dogs, one of which is a Beezlepup. She loves scary books, funny movies, sports cars, dogs, chocolate, old cemeteries, and changes of season. Michelle even loves photography. One day, maybe she’ll upload a better photo – one that wasn’t taken in late afternoon with Photobooth. Or, maybe not.Michelle writes on a Mac and is a true geek at heart. She agrees with her dogs who think cheese and bacon should be in their own food group. But most of all, she believes everyone should trust their imagination, have a kind heart, and should definitely have a sense of humor.
Michelle has generously offered 3 ebook copies of Don't Fear the Reaper to give away!
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I first saw Silence of the Lambs at 2 o'clock in the morning when I was 12. Thinking about Hannibal Lecter STILL gives me nightmares! I would totally go to Harry Potter's world, too. :) Excellent interview!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cover! I would LOVE to read and review this book! And what a great title.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, everyone should read The Haunting of Hill House at least once in their lifetime. Probably once every year. <3
The cover looks super amazing:) I so want to read this:) Thanks for the giveaway! I hope i get one:) crossed fingers!
ReplyDeleteDon't Fear the Reaper looks like a book I would enjoy. I really enjoyed your interview, and I too have read The Haunting of Hill House.
ReplyDeleteI'M in love with Hannibal! I have all the books and the movies! Thanks for this giveaway! I would love to read Don't fear the Reaper!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a good book! And I am definitely going to read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson now! If you've read it that many times and still love it, it's gotta be good!
ReplyDeleteThe Haunting of Hill House is on my TBR list! Your book also looks like something I would enjoy. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy dark, dystopian reads and twins :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway, I'd love to read your book.
Thanks for the giveaway! I hope I can get my hands on a copy because this book sounds awesome! :))
ReplyDeleteOk I just want to say how cool the title of this book is. It's ironic and I love it. Also the cover is awesome, definitely has the whole haunted thing down. I would also gladly bring Damon Salvatore into this world. Definitely has been my favorite on TVD. Thanks for the giveaway I so want to read this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! Don't fear the reaper is one of my favorite songs!
ReplyDeleteHey Thanks for the Giveaway
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read Don't Fear the Reaper for awhile now!
Thank you for taking the time to do this giveaway :)
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