Interview with A S Fenichel, Author of Ascension and Giveaway
Please give a warm welcome to A.S Fenichel! She’s here to chat about her new release Ascension.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) Describe yourself in five words or less.
(A.S.) Moody, tenacious and deeply empathetic.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) Can you tell us a little about your book?
Here’s the description. Tell me what you think.
Ascension
The Demon Hunters, #1
When demons threaten London, Lady Belinda answers the call.
Lord Gabriel Thurston returns home from war to find his fiancée is not the sweet young girl he left behind. She’s grown into a mysterious woman who guards her dark secrets well. When he sees her sneaking away from a ball, he’s convinced it’s for a lover’s rendezvous. Following her to London’s slums, Gabriel watches in horror as his fiancée ruthlessly slays a man.
Lady Belinda Carlisle’s only concern was her dress for the next ball—until demons nearly killed her and changed everything. A lady by day, and a demon hunter by night, she knows where her duty lies. Ending her betrothal is the best way to protect Gabriel from death by a demon’s hand.
Gabriel soon realizes, like him, Belinda has been fighting for her country. He joins in the fight, determined to show her that their love can endure, stronger than ever.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
(A.S.) Sometimes I get little snapshots of scenes in my head. That’s what happened with Ascension. I had a snapshot (a vision if you will) of a Regency debutant sneaking into a garden in the wee hours. She had six inches of mud at the bottom of her gown and her hair was hanging in a mess. From there the why and how and who just tumbled out.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
(A.S.) I love creating strong female characters and Belinda is fabulous. Writing her kept me in the moment even when life got in the way.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) What gave you the most trouble with this story?
(A.S.) When I set out to write Ascension I wrote the first four or five chapters and hit a wall. I couldn’t figure out how to go forward. It was so much story and I admit to being intimidated by the task. One day I was out for a long walk and it HIT me. There was more than one book. I didn’t have to get everything into this one volume. I had time. After that it went much more smoothly.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) If you had a theme song, what would it be?
(A.S.)
Can’t Go Wrong – Phillip Phillips
or
Nothing Is Easy – Jethro Tull
It depends on the day . ?
(Manga Maniac Cafe) Name one thing you won’t leave home without.
(A.S.) My iPhone
(Manga Maniac Cafe) Name three things on your desk right now.
(A.S.) My iPhone, My date book opened to this week, A cup of coffee.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) If you could trade places with anyone for just one day, who would you be?
(A.S.) Oh man… I’m pretty comfortable in my own skin. I might like to be a stupendous athlete for one day. Since it’s something I am soooo not. Maybe Mike Trout, Derek Jeter or Maria Sharapova.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) What are some books that you enjoyed recently?
(A.S.) I just finished Icing on the Cake by Karla Doyle. It was sweet and spicy. Ms. Doyle excels as witty banter and I love that.
I’m reading Beyond Pain by Kit Rocha. So far The Beyond series has been fresh, exciting and wonderfully touching.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) What do you like to do when you aren’t writing?
(A.S.) I love to travel. My husband and I do as much as we can. We also love to cook and have friends over for dinner. We specialize in Italian cooking and even went to a cooking school in Tuscany for our honeymoon. I garden, not well, but I do it. We have a cat and a dog who take up a lot of my time. I’ve always had a cat in my life, but we recently adopted an older dog who needed and deserved a good home. I’ve never really thought of myself as a dog person, but I’m totally in love.
(Manga Maniac Cafe) How can readers connect with you?
(A.S.) I absolutely love to chat with readers. Here are some ways to reach me via social media, but they can always email me at [email protected]
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5154640.A_S_Fenichel
https://twitter.com/asfenichel
https://www.facebook.com/A.S.Fenichel
https://plus.google.com/113195747154467378107/posts
Ascension
The Demon Hunters # 1
By: A.S. Fenichel
Releasing October 6th, 2014
Lyrical Press / Kensington
Blurb
When demons threaten London, Lady Belinda answers the call.
Lord Gabriel Thurston returns home from war to find his fiancée is not the sweet young girl he left behind. She’s grown into a mysterious woman who guards her dark secrets well. When he sees her sneaking away from a ball, he’s convinced it’s for a lover’s rendezvous. Following her to London’s slums, Gabriel watches in horror as his fiancée ruthlessly slays a man.
Lady Belinda Carlisle’s only concern was her dress for the next ball—until demons nearly killed her and changed everything. A lady by day, and a demon hunter by night, she knows where her duty lies. Ending her betrothal is the best way to protect Gabriel from death by a demon’s hand.
Gabriel soon realizes, like him, Belinda has been fighting for her country. He joins in the fight, determined to show her that their love can endure, stronger than ever.
Link to Follow Tour: http://www.tastybooktours.com/2014/08/ascention-demon-hunters-1-by-as-fenichel.html
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22595242-ascension?from_search=true
Buy Links
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ascension-Demon-Hunters-S-Fenichel-ebook/dp/B00MMMGY2M/ref
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ascension-as-fenichel/1120138658?ean=9781616505592
Kensington: http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/30949
Author Info
A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful career in New York City to follow her husband to Texas and pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She’s never looked back.
A.S. adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Books have always been her perfect escape and she still relishes diving into one and staying up all night to finish a good story.
Multi-published in erotic paranormal, contemporary and historical romance, A.S. is the author of the Mayan Destiny series, Christmas Bliss and many more. With several books currently contracted to multiple publishers, A.S. will be bringing you her brand of romance for many years to come.
Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in the East Texas with her real life hero, her wonderful husband. When not reading or writing she enjoys cooking, travel, history, and puttering in her garden.
Author Links
Website: http://asfenichel.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/A.S.Fenichel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/asfenichel
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5154640.A_S_Fenichel
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