Jan312011

Guest Author & Giveaway: Tracey O’Hara

by Carolyn • Posted in Uncategorized

I have the pleasure of welcoming Tracey O’Hara to the blog today. Tracey is the author of the urban fantasy Dark Brethren series. Tracey is also giving away a copy of the first and second book in the series so make sure you enter at the end of this post.

So please give a warm welcome to Tracey…

The world of the Dark Brethren

I am so pleased to be here today, thank you for having me. I have decided to talk to day about the world I have created for the Dark Brethren books.

When I started writing the first book, NIGHT’S COLD KISS, Antoinette was the first and most clear thing in my head. But as I wrote her story, the world around her unfolded, amazing me with the complexity and richness. It was like it had existed all along and I was coming in as an explorer, discovering it as I went along.

However with each book I write, I can only really limit showing as much of it that effects the characters in the book. In NIGHT’S COLD KISS, it was the Aeternus and Necrodreniac aspects that were most important, but we also got to see a little about the Animalian world through Oberon’s eyes. There is a full glossary my website here, which is also included in the back of the book.

The Aeternus are a vampiric people rather than vampires. They exist on blood, are fatally allergic to the sun, are more long lived rather than immortal, have a heartbeat, but are NOT undead. Like all the parahuman races that inhabit my alternate version of modern day earth, they are a genetic blending of an alien race with the indigenous life forms of the planet. The Aeternus don’t kill their source of sustenance, but rather live in a symbiotic relationship with humans. It always appeared to me that if you needed living blood to survive, why not leave your hosts alive.

The Necrodreniacs however are probably more like the traditional vampire in that they prey and kill their human meals. They are addicts, not so much addicted to the blood, but they literal rush they get from draining a person of life. They are Aeternus who have crossed the line and there is no coming back from it.

With DEATH’S SWEET EMBRACE we get to see more of the Animalian world. It tells of snow leopard felian, Kitt Jordan, and her former lover, wolf canian Raven Matokwe. Kitt has grown up in a family pride until she was expelled for disobedience several years ago, but it’s hard for her to shake her need to be part of the family, even though it meant more than pain and humiliation. Raven has always been a bit of loan wolf. He left his pride decades ago and to him, his immediate family is more important to him than his extended one.

Yet the books are about more than just the protagonists’ issues. It is dark, there is death, and there is blood. Don’t read if you are squeamish. Young animalians are being immobilized so that they are completely aware of what is going on as the killer rips into their chest and tears out their still beating heart. As their life ebbs from their body, they are forced to watch the killer devours their flesh. It can be gruesome. It’s a bit of a mystery/thriller with a touch of horror and romance.

You can read more about the Dark Brethren here on my website.

GIVEAWAY

Tracey is giving away a copy of Night’s Cold Kiss and Death’s Sweet Embrace shipped via Book Depository.

All you have to do to enter is the following:

1. Leave a comment for Tracey

2. Read BCC’s giveaway policy

3. Fill out this form

4. Only one entry per person

That’s it!

This giveaway is International and ends 28th Feb 2011!

GOOD LUCK!

Tagged with Featured Authors, Giveaways

Carolyn

Carolyn created Book Chick City in July 2009 due to her love of books. A Brit chick obsessed with zombies, kick-arse chicks and sexy heroes, she's also seriously addicted to chocolate, shopping, and speciality teas. Favourite genres are Urban Fantasy, Romance and Zombie Lit... brrraaaaiiinnnnsss! - Goodreads | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest

→ Carolyn

118 Comments

nicnacnoo100 January 31, 2011 at 6:34 am

Great interview! I like the sound of these books – a step away from other vampire stories but still of the genre I love!!! Hope I win

Beverly January 31, 2011 at 6:50 am

Nice interview! Sound like great reads! I love all things vampire! Thanks for hosting!

buddyt January 31, 2011 at 7:00 am

I must admit I am getting a bit sated with vampires. There are just soo many books about them around at the moment.

However it seems that Tracey has come up with a new slant on the whole thing and as I have not read any of her books as yet, I would be interested in trying them.

Thanks for the giveaway.

Carol T

buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

Darlyn January 31, 2011 at 8:00 am

Great interview! I never read any of her books but it sounds great =)

IreneRJ January 31, 2011 at 9:03 am

interesting interview and I like the sound of this series of books. they should stand out as different to the vampire norm !

Tracey O'Hara January 31, 2011 at 9:57 am

nicnacnoo100 – thank you and good luck in the draw

Tracey O'Hara January 31, 2011 at 9:59 am

Beverly – vampires are great, and so are shifters.

Tracey O'Hara January 31, 2011 at 10:00 am

buddyt – there are a lot of vampires – and I hope you find my spin a little different.

natalie23 January 31, 2011 at 10:00 am

I borrowed the first book and I loved reading it, I can't wait to read the second. Now I just have to decide whether to buy both books in kindle or paperback.

Tracey O'Hara January 31, 2011 at 10:01 am

Darlyn and IreneRJ – good luck in the draw.

Tracey O'Hara January 31, 2011 at 10:02 am

Natalie23 – I hope you enjoy the 2nd book.

mariska January 31, 2011 at 10:16 am

Great interview!
Hi Tracey ! You are a new for me author. I'd like to read your books

Diana January 31, 2011 at 10:47 am

Great interview and giveaway!!!
The books are really interesting!

Reading mind January 31, 2011 at 11:21 am

Nice interview! I heard about the books but haven't had the chance to read them yet! looks like they're a bit different from the mainstream vampire genre and it's great, because I was looking for something a bit different.
love from Italy

faefever25 January 31, 2011 at 11:55 am

Loved the interview! I'll be checking these books out, they sound right up my alley.
Good luck to everyone ^_^

debbie January 31, 2011 at 11:57 am

I don't get tired of vampires as long as the author does something new with them. They both sound like really good books.

BLHmistress January 31, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Hi Tracey, I was wondering how many books are planned for this series? And as for squeamish I may not like it much in movies I love it in books go figure . Happy Monday!

Birgit January 31, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Never read any of her books, but would certainly love to!!

Kulsuma January 31, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Wow. So many genres here. I'd love to read these!

Ines January 31, 2011 at 1:36 pm

Sounds very interesting (I never heard of the series before) but since I don't mind a little gory details, I definitely want to give these a try.
I like the symbiotic relationship with humans, definitely makes sense.

Tore January 31, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Thanks for the great giveaway. I love reading about vampires.

Emily January 31, 2011 at 3:21 pm

I always enjoy reading about different takes on historic creatures, such as vampires.

Holz January 31, 2011 at 4:01 pm

Great interview! The series sounds awesome. I like how its not a typical vampire series… sometimes they get a bit boring. But yer sounds super:P

holz_twilight@msn.com

Moonlight Gleam January 31, 2011 at 4:15 pm

Dear Tracey, I was wondering if you have ever envisioned yourself to be where you are today as a successful writer?

Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!

moonlightgleam(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous January 31, 2011 at 4:20 pm

Excellent interview, and am moving books to my "must read" list! Would love to be entered in giveaway…

- ng
1bookwyrm@bellsouth.net

Tynga January 31, 2011 at 4:34 pm

I can't wait to discover more about the shifters world ^^ I'm sure it's gonna be just as great =D
Thanks Tracey!

tetewa January 31, 2011 at 5:42 pm

I'm always looking for new authors and series to read, sounds good! tWarner419@aol.com

Dovile January 31, 2011 at 6:14 pm

I like the idea of two races of vampires.

spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

throuthehaze January 31, 2011 at 6:44 pm

Great post! These books sound interesting and I love the covers

Spav January 31, 2011 at 6:56 pm

I've had this series in my wishlist for a while. It sounds great!

Blodeuedd January 31, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Sounds really good

I who love covers always wonder how much the author really has to say about it all?

Offbeat Vagabond January 31, 2011 at 7:27 pm

This is a wonderful interview. Sounds really interesting. I love something that isn't as mainstream as other vampire books. I hope I win *fingers crossed*

drharleyquinn87 (at) gmail (dot) com

Lisa January 31, 2011 at 7:55 pm

Very nice interview. I think that this was written from a different view that most.

lisasworldofbooks@charter.net

winnie January 31, 2011 at 8:56 pm

Thanks for the interview and giveaway! I have not read this series yet but it sounds like an incredible world to immerse in. Definitely on my TBR list now

chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com

Mel January 31, 2011 at 9:12 pm

Great post – I totally agree with the vampire opinion! Makes no sense to kill off your food supply!

Stephanie M. Lorée January 31, 2011 at 9:28 pm

The world for these books is particularly interesting. It's unique, and I'm all about a new take on a well-worn genre.

Here's hoping I win. Great interview and thanks for the giveaway!

Melissa (Books and Things) January 31, 2011 at 10:25 pm

Great interview. I need to read these books!!

Tracey O'Hara January 31, 2011 at 11:39 pm

WOW – go to bed for a couple of hours and wake up to a flurry of comments. So sorry – the time difference can be a killer. Okay – I will get to your comments as I can – I am now at day jobe so answers will be sporadic. Thanks everyone for the comments

elaing8 January 31, 2011 at 11:52 pm

Great post. These books are on the TBB list.I've read so many great reviews for them.I'm looking forward to reading them

-petit February 1, 2011 at 12:05 am

This books seems a little different than the other vampire books that we've see in a while. I would like to read this books

-petit
http://abookandacupcake.blogspot.com

justpeachy36 February 1, 2011 at 12:43 am

I enjoyed reading this one. The book looks very interesting and I feel like I know more about the author and what she's about now.

Please enter me in the giveaway.

justpeachy36@yahoo.com

donnas February 1, 2011 at 12:45 am

Great post. Looking forward to reading it. Thanks for sharing!

Ricki February 1, 2011 at 12:46 am

I'm very picky about vampire books, but these sound good with a different slant.

Barbara E. February 1, 2011 at 1:14 am

I've been meaning to get started on the Dark Brethren series since I first heard about Night's Cold Kiss, but haven't had the chance, even though the books are on my wish list – so I will get them soon.

Teril February 1, 2011 at 1:19 am

This series looks amazing! I do not know how I have passed by this series and not read it!
My question is: this cover is awesome. So you have any posters up in your home anywhere?

Great interview.

Kaya H February 1, 2011 at 1:19 am

I loved the interview and I cannot wait to read this series. My question is on the title of you book: Did you the author choose the title, or did the publisher choose the final title?

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 3:28 am

Mariska and Diana thnk you for stopping by.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 3:29 am

Reading Mind – yes – they are a bit different – they have my spin on the genre.
Thnx.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 3:38 am

I really appoligise – today I am not getting a breather at work. I WILL answer all your questions.

Kah Woei February 1, 2011 at 4:13 am

Sounds like another interesting series, so would like to try these out.

Anonymous February 1, 2011 at 5:07 am

Wow! Sounds like a great series, can't wait to read them!

Landslide February 1, 2011 at 10:54 am

Great interview. And the books sound very interesting, I hope I win!
I like the fresh take on vampires (not killing the humans whose blood they need to survive), that alone left me curious to read the books.
Thanks for the giveaway.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm

BLHmistress – I have 3 books now (working on the third) but I don't have a definative number in mind. At the moment I am in love with the world – so will just have to wait and see.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Ines – yes a symbiotic relationship always made sense to me too.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:46 pm

Holz – thank you

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Moonlight Gleam – hello again. I had never really imagined myself as a writer until a few years back. And to say where I am now is beyond my wildest dreams would be an understatement.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:48 pm

Hey Tynga – waving – thanks for coming. Off to visit you in a minute

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:49 pm

throughthehaze – I am very lucky to have such wonderful covers.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:50 pm

Blodeuedd – I did have conceptual input into the covers. But they turned out much better than I could ever have hoped for.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:51 pm

Mel – yes – if a creature needs living blood from a living being – why kill them. But I do like my monsters too

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:52 pm

Stephanie – thank you. That is my hope and aim. Good luck

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:54 pm

Teril – I don't have posters yet but I am hoping to move into a new house soon where I can get some larger pictures done up so I can frame them and put them on my wall.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:56 pm

Kaya – yes – I have come up with all my own titles so far. The next book will be called SIN'S DARK CARESS.

Tracey O'Hara February 1, 2011 at 1:57 pm

Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and questions. I am sorry I could not have been more timely. I wish you all good luck with the draw.

Maja February 1, 2011 at 2:50 pm

Oh, I like the sound of these books. And not a single sparkling, vegetarian vampire in sight.
I'd love to win, but even if I don't these are now on my to-read list.

Cheers from Oz

http://tempestthoughts.blogspot.com

heatwave16 February 2, 2011 at 3:16 am

Love your take on different vampire races. Very cool…

Thanks for the post.

Natasha Areena February 3, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Great post!- I've heard great things about your series and can't wait to see for myself.I already love the covers.

Thanks for the giveaway.
thebookish96[at]gmail[dot]com

Lisa February 4, 2011 at 3:20 am

sounds like a good book, adding it to my to-read list now

CLMcCune February 4, 2011 at 5:03 am

These sound sooo goood! Thanks for the heads up Book Chick City Would LOVE to WIN these!

Cherry February 4, 2011 at 12:19 pm

I am not much of a gruesome reader but the world of the Dark Brethren sounds very interesting to my urban fantasy geek's ears so might make and exception

Ghost February 4, 2011 at 7:06 pm

All things vampires – thats me. Don't care, any shapre or form, I'm there

Alan February 4, 2011 at 8:30 pm

Interesting interview – vampire stories from a different angle – looking forward to reading them.

jkrowyn February 5, 2011 at 12:44 am

Very nice interview! The books sound great, something a little different than the average vampire romance. Thanks for the giveaway!
Artesia at comcast dot net

fickle fan February 5, 2011 at 2:33 am

hiya!! welcome to the blog and many thanks for your post!

gemma owen February 5, 2011 at 12:34 pm

These books look fantastic, I would love to read them.
gemmamjl@yahoo.co.uk

Kelly February 5, 2011 at 1:35 pm

These books sound so original and unusual! Adding them to my 'to-read' list now.

Tarah Scott February 5, 2011 at 4:19 pm

Very intriguing twist. You've got me interested.

Stephmartin71 February 5, 2011 at 7:23 pm

I've had these books on my buy list but my local store has been sold out. I've been trying to win these books at other blogs over the past few months but have not been very lucky. From the Author Interview posting, it explains these reads have somewhat a Darker feel/story. What other authors do your books compare with for that "Darker Feel" not because they may be sort of a similar story? Until this post I didn't know there was a "difference" between UF bks to UF bks. Now I am dying to read these to see if I can tell a difference from other UF bk's that I've already read.
Have a great weekend and thank you for this interview & contest.

Laina February 6, 2011 at 12:36 am

I hadn't heard of these, but I'm glad I have now

JenM February 6, 2011 at 6:13 am

I'd love to win these books. I've heard lots of good things about them.

jen at delux dot com

Siobhán February 6, 2011 at 11:53 am

Fab interview and the books sounds very interesting.

philiboy February 6, 2011 at 11:57 am

Sounds great – Please enter me….

Kelsey February 8, 2011 at 1:54 am

Tracy, To be honest I had never heard of your book untill now, but I can honestly say I want to read it NOW! It sounds soo good and different. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.
Kelsey

Ladytink_534 February 8, 2011 at 3:58 am

I've only recently stumbled across hearing about these. They sound awesome! I love vampires

Mare/TommyGirl February 8, 2011 at 7:54 pm

Thanks for the interview! These books sound really great. definitely adding to my to-read list (which never stops growing!)

pjd6497 February 9, 2011 at 2:54 am

These books sound great

pjd6497 @ alum . uncw . edu

Belle Découverte February 9, 2011 at 3:37 am

Wow! The books sound really unique and the world sounds very interesting. The mix of genres sounds great!

pjd6497 February 9, 2011 at 5:11 pm

Great interview! I really want to read these books.

pjd6497 (at) alum (dot) uncw (dot) edu

MsInformed February 9, 2011 at 10:44 pm

I heard a lot of positive reviews about the books. I like that it's not your typical vampire story…sounds intriguing! I'm putting these on my To Read list

MsInformed February 9, 2011 at 10:45 pm

I heard about these books on other websites, and now after reading more about them, I'm putting them on my To Read list. Sounds intriguing!

Sarah February 10, 2011 at 5:57 am

This series sounds right up my street – I love urban fantasy and have a thing for vampires ) Definitely adding this to my wish list

anny February 11, 2011 at 10:55 am

Great interview the book sounds like fun and interesting i've just added them to my TBR list

katrinao February 15, 2011 at 1:05 pm

Sounds like a great twist on the Vampire mythology, will have to put these on my to read list!

Tracy February 16, 2011 at 3:33 pm

These books sound good, different from all the other vampire kinds out at the moment.

Claudia February 18, 2011 at 9:41 am

These books look great! Thanks for the giveaway.

Nathalie Brault February 19, 2011 at 4:25 pm

I've heard so much about these books, great interview and thanks for the chance to win these.

recupefashion@hotmail.com

Dani Fuller February 20, 2011 at 9:26 am

hey.. I loved this..

I need read so soon is possible
tks
Daniele Silveira

Jennifer February 20, 2011 at 4:03 pm

Great interview that only makes me more determine d to read the books! I hope I can win!

LilLeese February 23, 2011 at 6:40 am

Love books like this. Will have to add it to my wishlist! x

home worker February 23, 2011 at 11:38 pm

Great interview would love to read these books x

cathyj February 24, 2011 at 8:44 am

brilliant post,
have tweeted @_cathyj_

pepicola February 24, 2011 at 11:30 am

I love your books – great interview.

Majanka Verstraete February 26, 2011 at 8:00 am

First of all, great interview. Secondly, I love how you created two distinct kind of vampire-like creatures. I was growing a bit tired with the whole vampire thing, because everyone uses them in the same way, and no one imagines to do something new with vampires. But you did, by making a distinction between Aeternus and Necrodreniacs. I love the cover of both of the novels, and am looking forward to reading the books.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Sasha February 26, 2011 at 10:31 am

I really want to read these now!

garbhein February 26, 2011 at 10:03 pm

The books sound amazing would love to win, Think I will buy them if I do not win.

diva1977 February 27, 2011 at 12:21 am

Would love to win fo my hubby he loves all these sort of books

Kaity February 27, 2011 at 5:49 am

Wonderful guest post. I'm really intrigued by the unique take on 'vampirism' mentioned. I will have to read the books!

Alison February 27, 2011 at 6:33 am

These books look like a new slant on a theme that seems to be very much in fashion these day, would love to read them.

xlacrimax February 27, 2011 at 11:42 am

Oh, I would like to know where such an imagination comes from o.O
I would love to read these books!

sugargurlie7 February 27, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Always good to hear the background behind a book, thank you!

debwh142 February 27, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Interesting interview and great prize

YA reader February 27, 2011 at 4:57 pm

Great interview – these books sound really interesting

katrinao February 27, 2011 at 9:36 pm

Love the mystery/thriller aspect of these vampire books. Have put these on my "to read" list xx

Stella (Ex Libris) February 27, 2011 at 10:15 pm

HI Tracy! Thanks for telling us more about your series, I enjoyed it! I have to admit you area new to me author, but your books are on my wishlist: first it was the eye catching exciting covers which got my attention

Thanks and good luck!

Lady K February 28, 2011 at 5:57 pm

I want these books ! So amazing !

Mysteriousrose February 28, 2011 at 9:21 pm

Hi Tracey

I really enjoyed the interview and I'm very interested in reading your books:-)
Thank you for this great giveaway.

Spav March 1, 2011 at 1:40 am

Great post. I've been dying to read this series.

dor March 1, 2011 at 4:18 am

Not that I want you too, but have you had thoughts of moving into a different genre?
Looking for to reading thess.

dorcontest at gmail dot com

Guest Author & Giveaway: Tracey O’Hara

Carolyn

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:

118 Comments

Leave a Comment

UK PUBLISHER MONTH

BOOK OF THE MONTH

MAY’S BOOK CLUB PICK

CURRENT GIVEAWAYS

KINDLE FREEBIES

SEARCH BY TAG

ARCHIVES

ARTICLES / DISCUSSIONS

THE BCC TEAM

DON’T MISS A THING

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

BCC CHALLENGES 2013

COPYRIGHT

SOCIALISE

GUEST REVIEWERS

BCC QUESTIONNAIRE

SEARCH

Guest Author & Giveaway: Tracey O’Hara

SHARE

Carolyn

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:

118 Comments

Leave a Comment

UK PUBLISHER MONTH

BOOK OF THE MONTH

MAY’S BOOK CLUB PICK

CURRENT GIVEAWAYS

KINDLE FREEBIES

SEARCH BY TAG

ARCHIVES

ARTICLES / DISCUSSIONS

THE BCC TEAM

DON’T MISS A THING

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

BCC CHALLENGES 2013

COPYRIGHT

SOCIALISE

GUEST REVIEWERS

BCC QUESTIONNAIRE

SEARCH