Angie Fox is the New York Times bestselling author of the Accidental Demon Slayer series. She claims that researching her books can be just as much fun as writing them. Angie earned a Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. She worked in television news and then in advertising before beginning her career as an author.
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Before, when I heard authors talk about research, I thought they meant reading books or surfing the internet. Then I decided to write a book about a preschool teacher forced to hit the road with a gang of geriatric biker witches…and research took on a whole new meaning. I found myself on the back of a coal black Harley, behind a guy named Stone, with my helmet on backwards and an Irish Setter in tow. The dog’s name was Frankie and I can tell you right now, Frankie knew a lot more about motorcycles than I did.
It was my fault, really. When I sat down to write the first book in the Accidental Demon Slayer series, I had no notes about dogs on motorcycles. But in the beginning, when my heroine learns she’s a demon slayer and all hell is after her, she takes comfort in her dog. It was a sweet moment. And as I wrote it, I thought, ‘How do I throw her off?’
I made Pirate, the dog say something to my heroine. Nothing big. After all, he’s only after the fettuccine from last week. And he knows exactly where she can find it (back of the fridge, to the left of the lettuce crisper, behind the mustard). It amused me, so I did it. Thanks to her unholy powers, Lizzie can now understand her smart-mouthed Jack Russell Terrier. I ended up having a ball with it, and I fell in love with Pirate the dog. Then I realized I was writing about motorcycle riding biker witches.
How do you get a dog on a motorcycle?
Well, I went online and learned that there is a nationwide club of Harley bikers who ride with their dogs. So my heroine could have her pink Harley, and her Jack Russell Terrier too.
And of course I had to meet these Harley riding dog lovers. I called up a few of the members of the Biker Dogs Motorcycle Club and the adventure began. They invited me into their homes, introduced me to their dogs and, like my heroine, the bikers hoisted me up on the back of a Harley, with a dog in tow.
Stone, the biker who spent the most time making sure I didn’t fall off his hog, showed me how to ride, invited me to some biker rallies (note to self: don’t wear pink next time), and helped make A Tale of Two Demon Slayers as real as it can be (for a book about a somewhat sheltered preschool teacher turned demon slayer).
So just when I thought I was writing fiction, it seemed my made-up characters from the Accidental Demon Slayer books weren’t so imaginary after all. One of the bikers I met even has a wife who is a biker witch. I’m wondering if she, like my heroine’s biker witch grandma, wears a “kiss my asphalt” t-shirt and carries a carpet bag full of Smuckers jars filled with magic. Maybe I’ll find out on my next adventure.
Last month, I was a single preschool teacher whose greatest thrill consisted of color-coding my lesson plans. That was before I learned I was a slayer. Now, it’s up to me to face curse-hurling imps, vengeful demons, and any other supernatural uglies that crop up. And, to top it off, a hunk of a shape-shifting griffin has invited me to Greece to meet his family.
But it’s not all sun, sand, and ouzo. Someone has created a dark-magic version of me with my powers and my knowledge—and it wants to kill me and everyone I know. Of course, this evil twin doesn’t have Grandma’s gang of biker witches, a talking Jack Russell terrier, or an eccentric necromancer on its side. In the ultimate showdown for survival, may the best demon slayer win.
GIVEAWAY!
**UPDATE: Thanks to Angie, this giveaway is INTERNATIONAL!!**
Enter to win A Tale of Two Demon Slayers. Just take the quiz What is Your Biker Witch Name? and post your results here.
And if you want to be a biker witch in Angie’s next book, visit www.angiefox.com and enter to win!
(Carolyn’s Note: – So funny – my biker witch name is: LUSTY LUCINDA HARD RIDER)
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
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Mine was mosquito bite Marcie flat foot!! =D
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*lol* – I think mine is so funny!
RUBBER NECK REBA UNI-BROW
Do count me in if the giveaway is international
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My biker witch name is:
Skullcap Sue Steel Butt
I kinda like it :0)
If this giveaway is international please count me in.
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Oh Ho !
My name is Mantrap Marcie Lug Nut.
My hubby says " You a Man Trap !"
He is going to be cooking his own supper !
Add me to those International entries.
Thanks
Carol
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mine was: Easy Edna Hard Rider
thanks for the giveaway!
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this is funny ! mine was "Spaghetti Neck Stella Hard Rider "
count me in if this is international !
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Such a cute dog!!!! Love the post great job!
Count me in!
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My biker witch name is LEGGY LUCY WINDY PANTS! Hilarious!
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I'm Hog Wild Harriet Fancy Pants! WOW!
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Okay – I'm Fast Frankie Wheelie-Gig. Interesting.
Love to be entered in the giveaway! I have Angie Fox's first book and it's pretty funny.
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Mine is: Skullcap Sue Uni-Brow
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hahahaha!! Freakin awesome!!!
I am Mantrap Marcie Fancy Pants!
OOoOh Weeee… I'll have to ROCK out that name=)
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Oh my name *giggle*
Linda the Lush Bumpy Pants
I love quizzes
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I never would have thought up this name on my own:
Crumple Toed Chessie Fancy Pants
I am also an international. Hope that counts.
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A talking Jack Russell terrier demon slayer? Well, they can already surf and paint abstract art – why not?
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Lol – Lusty Lucinda Pothole Jumper! Great blog entry – thanks!
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This name thing is just too cool.
Spaghetti Neck Stella Bumpy Pants
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Hehehehe
Chesty Drawers Flat Foot
juliecookies(at)gmail.com please enter me in the giveaway.
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Fast Frankie Flat Foot
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Hi everyone! Thanks to Book Chick City for having me. You're cracking me up here.
And of course the prize is international.
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Mine is Fast Frankie Steel Butt .
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Mantrap Marcie Flat Foot is my biker name haha.
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Mine is Rubber Neck Reba Steel Butt! LOL!
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Leggy Lucy fast Pants!
I love the picture of the dog with the helmet on, he's so cute!
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Mine is:
Owl Eyed Olive Steel Butt
I'm still laughing!!
Steel butt? If I had buns of steel, well…never mind. hehe
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I'm another one of the Steel Butt sisters: Hog Wild Harriet, to be precise.
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I'm:
Skullcap Sue Fast Pants
rachel(dot)moorehead(at)gmail(dot)com
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Looney Libby Fancy Pants
Not sure what i think of mine,think i am in shock LOL
Good Luck everyone xx
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Some where similar but mine ended up being:
Rubber Neck Reba No Pants
lol!!! I really got a kick out of that one.
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This looks like such a cute, fun read, and who wouldn't want to hear what their dog is thinking?
My biker name is:
Crumple Toed Chessie No Brakes That's a mouthful, isn't it/.
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Oh, God, this is so funny! Thanks for this, it made my day
I'm Two Date Tessa Pothole Jumper. Got to love it.
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Mosquito Bite Marcie Steel Butt …
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teasing tempting tracey
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Hi Angie – It's been a pleasure to have you and thanks for such a fun 'international' contest!
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My biker witch name is:
Leggy Lucy Hard Rider
sounds kind of funny, but i like it
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I'm LINDA THE LUSH NO PANTS. LOL
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too funny!
Rubber Neck Reba Wheelie-Gig
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Chesty Drawers Windy Pants
LMFAO!!
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funny, I am:
FAST FRANKIE WHEELIE-GIG
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Mine is Looney Libby Fancy Pants
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I love Angie Fox!
LOL mine is:
Two Date Tessa Steel Butt
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Great quiz. My results said Fast Frankie Wheelie Gig.
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My biker witch name is:
Candy Knickers No Brakes
Raelena
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This is sooo funny.
My name is Fast Frankie No Pants!!!
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Mine is Candy Knickers Flat Foot. Doesn't really make any sense, but it's interesting!
Thank you for running the competition!
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CANDY KNICKERS WHEELIE-GIG
Ha ha ha – "Eat my shorts!"
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ROFL! Mine: Mantrap Marcie Fancy Pants
I can just see me in my fancy pants (they must be purple!). I hope I win…but if not, I'll be buying the book. It sounds so fun!
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My name was SKULLCAP SUE HARD RIDER hahaha xD
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By the way, i LOVE the "talking Jack Russell terrier"
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Spaghetti Neck Stella No Pants
Love spaghetti, neck stella and the rest is up to you!
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CANDY KNICKERS WINDY PANTS
Windy pants??? Really? lol
I have so wanted to get a bike and have my dobie ride in a side car. I've been saying that since before I got my dog!
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Your biker witch name is:
Spaghetti Neck Stella Bumpy Pants
LMAO
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Mine is so funny.
LOONEY LIBBY FANCY PANTS
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OK. Mine is Owl Eyed Olive No Brakes. Weird. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Pretzel Legged Peggy No Brakes
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LOL… here's mine
TWO DATE TESSA WHEELIE-GIG
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Thanks for the great interview and contest!
My name seems very appropriate since I'm in a wheelchair……
Mantrap Marcie No Brakes
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Owl Eyed Olive Uni-Brow its a mouthful..Name is longer than I am tall…LOL
I love the darling dog. I have seen dogs riding with motorcycle members.
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My biker name was:
Looney Libby Flat Foot
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Hah!
Skullcap Sue No Brakes
Congrats on the release.
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owl eyed olive fancy pants
Ijust recently finished dangerous book for demon slayers and loved it please enter me
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Hi
Thank you for the enjoyable post on authorial research Angie. Thanks for sharing!
My name's BEEFCAKE BRUTUS WINDY PANTS
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LOL, mine is CHESTY DRAWERS NO BRAKES
Fantastic that this giveaway is international, thanks!
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The biker research was a blast – bikers know how to have fun, and who doesn't love a dog in motorcycle goggles. They're actually called "doggles" if you can believe that. Cracked me up.
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I don't think I have what it takes, not with this name: Pretzel Legged Peggy No Pants!
Oh well, I can still enjoy reading about them!
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My name is Mosquito Bite Marcie Fast Pants! I'm going to put that on the back of my biker jacket!
I'm so thrilled there is another book in this series!! I had the second book and started it but knew I needed to go back to the beginning. My mom bought me the first book for Christmas! I'm finishing books for review and then I can't cuddle up with my books. What an awesome series with terrific characters! Thanks Angie!!
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Mine is: Mantrap Marcie Hard Rider
Which is weird! lol. I don't even know how to ride a conventional bike, much more a motorcycle!
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LOL! Mine came out as "Rubber Neck Reba Lug Nut"! No idea what is means but it's hilarious! XD
Anna ♥
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Great interview – and fun contest
My name is
Lusty Lucinda No Pants
HA!
Please enter me
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Hog Wild Harriet Lug Nut
PMSL! brilliant!
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Owl Eyed Olive No Brakes
Interesting
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HOG WILD HARRIET LUG NUT
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Candy Knickers Wheelie-Gig
LOL!
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Mine is Two Date Tessa No Brakes. lol
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mine is Two Date Tessa Pothole Jumper…
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I love the post and how she really took her research to the next level by LIVING it. It doesn't get better than that.
My Biker Witch Name is:
Linda the Lush No Brakes
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Seriously!? Rubber Neck Reba Uni-Brow, UNI-BROW! I do not accept. Please change mine to foxy momma rides wild
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