Michelle is a Texan, like me. She’s a writer, like me. And she’s into paranormal goodness, like me. Now we’ll get to learn a little more about Michelle! Thanks so much for letting me interview you, Michelle!
ME: What was the first book you read that grabbed you? What genre? Who is the author?
M.C: Don’t laugh. Bram Stoker’s Dracula was one of the first novels I read and I guess from there, I was hooked on vampires and the supernatural. From there, I was introduced to Anne Rice’s vampires and I’ve been a vampire fan-girl ever since!
ME: Is there an author that you get fan-girl crazy over? Have you ever met him/her? Do you want to?
M.C: That’s a hard question to answer. I haven’t been fan-girl crazy over anyone (rock stars and Johnny Depp don’t count, right?) in a long time. I can be a little withdrawn, so it’s not always easy for me to “meet and greet”. I’d love to meet some of the classic authors and some of the hot new ones.
What’s your:
- Favorite color? Purple – I bet you expected me to say Black, didn’t you?
- Favorite season? Spring
- Favorite Hero – movie or book? Any character Johnny Depp plays. Oh, or Eric from TrueBlood.
- Snack weakness (food or drink)? That’s not fair, I’m dieting right now. Anything not good for me? Lol
- What’s your Astrological sign? Pisces
- Do you write sweet and cuddly or toe-curling steamy lovin’ stories? Steamy
- Do you read sweet and cuddly or toe-curling steamy lovin’ stories? A mix of both.
ME: What’s on your desk when you write?
M.C: Usually a cat, tons of post-it notes, notebooks and whatever I’m drinking at that moment. 
ME: Do you write to music or quiet? If you do write with music, can you share one song that’s significantly impacted this story?
M.C: I live with a teenage boy… it’s seldom quiet in my house. I usually have music going in the background, seems like I can’t do anything without it. When Christina Perri released “A Thousand Years” I thought that was the song that summed up Marcus and Emily’s relationship in Of A Darker Nature. Then I found out it was in that last Twilight movie. Now I have to find another song!
ME: What’s your favorite line from your most recent release? Why?
M.C: I like almost all of Cole’s lines from soon to be released, Marked Souls. He’s moody, he’s Irish and loyal to a fault. Oh, and he’s one hot hunk of man candy! The line below is one of my favorites of his. Throughout the book he’s been so strong, so closed off from his own emotions and won’t allow himself to feel anything. Finally we get a glimpse of what he’s kept hidden, what he’s afraid to admit.
“I hadn’t planned on us happening, Alex. I did my best to prevent it. I don’t want to need you. I don’t want to care about you, but I do.”
ME: Who is your favorite character from Greek Mythology OR which Olympian would you want to be? And why?
M.C: Perhaps it’s a bit cliché, but who wouldn’t want to be Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty? I’ve also thought Ares was pretty interesting as well. I like to think he’s not all about war and death and destruction. After all, didn’t he fall in love with Aphrodite?
Michelle’s Bio
Even as a child, Michelle wasn’t afraid of the things that went bump in the night. In fact, the thought of a world where werewolves roamed and Dracula reigned king may seem like an eldritch dream to most, but was exciting to Michelle. Instead of turning on a light for comfort, she reveled in the dark, imagining the lives of what was out there roaming the night and frightening those who didn’t truly appreciate how interesting the supernatural really were.
Nowadays, her visions continuously take shape as she brings life to the worlds she has imagined since childhood. The wild imaginings that often got Michelle out of, or more often into, trouble as a young girl have informed and enriched her storytelling as an adult, bringing a fresh new voice to the paranormal romance genre.
Coming June 15th… Marked Souls.
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Marked Souls Blurb:
Not only can Alexandra Chandler summon demons, she can destroy them as well. Unfortunately, her unique gift has garnered the attention of Erielnael, one of the most powerful demons in the Netherworld. He recognizes the raw power Alex holds and wants to make her his familiar. This demon is unlike any other she’s ever gone up against. When she narrowly escapes him, he put a price on her head and his denizens will stop at nothing to please their master.
Unfortunately for Alex, demons aren’t the only ones after her. A small, secretive group of demon hunters has learned of her talents and wants the use of her extraordinary gifts as well. When she agrees to help them, her life is turned upside down. To make matters worse she has fallen for Cole Murrough, a key member of the group, who is moody and sometimes difficult to get along with. Cole has a dark secret of his own, but can she accept it? Alex finds herself dealing with demons, a forbidden love, dark secrets and a betrayal so shocking; it could destroy everything she’s worked toward.
Where can you find more Michelle?
http://www.michelle-clay.com/
http://www.michelle-clay.blogspot.com/
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