Guest Blogger: Angie Fox
(I posted this earlier, but for some reason, it disappeared.) The winner of Angie's book is: Phoebe! Congratulations, Phoebe. Give me your contact info and I'll pass it along to Angie. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Hi, my name is Angie Fox and I write a series about a preschool teacher turned demon slayer who has to run off with her grandmother’s gang of geriatric biker witches. But what cracks me up is that nobody ever asks me about that.
Biker witches? Sure! Demon slaying preschool teachers? Why not? What readers most want to know is why the hero of the books, Dimitri, is a shapeshifting griffin.
My answer is always – why not? Don’t get me wrong – I love werewolves and vampires and all kinds of heroes. But frankly, I’m surprised we don’t see more griffins in paranormal books.
Aside from being sexy as all get out, griffins are known to be loyal, intense and strong. Griffins were even a symbol of marriage in the Medieval church because they mate for life. I can’t think of a better quality for a hero to have. And while griffins may not be your classic Alpha “my way or the highway” type of guys, they are tough and absolutely willing to leap tall mountains (literally) for the women they love.
In honor of Dimitri, and griffins everywhere, I’m giving away a copy of my latest book, The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers. And if you’d like to learn more, be sure to visit www.angiefox.com
Biker witches? Sure! Demon slaying preschool teachers? Why not? What readers most want to know is why the hero of the books, Dimitri, is a shapeshifting griffin.
My answer is always – why not? Don’t get me wrong – I love werewolves and vampires and all kinds of heroes. But frankly, I’m surprised we don’t see more griffins in paranormal books.
Aside from being sexy as all get out, griffins are known to be loyal, intense and strong. Griffins were even a symbol of marriage in the Medieval church because they mate for life. I can’t think of a better quality for a hero to have. And while griffins may not be your classic Alpha “my way or the highway” type of guys, they are tough and absolutely willing to leap tall mountains (literally) for the women they love.
In honor of Dimitri, and griffins everywhere, I’m giving away a copy of my latest book, The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers. And if you’d like to learn more, be sure to visit www.angiefox.com
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posted by Lynda Hilburn at 9:49 PM
32 Comments:
Hi! Thanks for having me here. I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone. :)
I've never read about a Griffin before - but the way you described their characteristics - I know I am going to like them.
Yes! Griffins are fabulous. Years ago, when I was majorly into needlework, I did a cross stitch picture of a griffin. He was extremely cool. I look forward to reading about yours.
I really like griffins and the whole mythology behind them. You want a strong character, but loyalty and integrity are nice traits to have too. I'm surprised we don't see more griffins in paranormal/urban fantasy stories.
Hi Angie. I have never read a book with shapeshifting griffin before. Sounds great. :)
Hi, Angie! I loved the first one and can't wait to read this one. :)
I adore griffins so Dmitri was very fun! Do NOT enter me in the contest! I already have both books. Anteater's new lover had me HOWLING. Hope to see more of them in the next book. When is the next book?
LOL Thanks. Ant Eater's new lover will be in the third book. He's been adding an interesting spin with his abilities. It makes him a lot of fun to write.
I'm actually getting ready to turn in book 3, A Tale of Two Demon Slayers, in the next month or so. It will hit shelves in Feb 2010.
Well, I'm intrigued! I want to learn more about griffins.
Margay
Welcome to Paranormality, Angie! It's great to have you here.
Lynda
Hi, Angie, biker witches? Why not? Sounds fun. - Phoebe Matthews
Hi Angie,
I love reading "The Accidental Demon Slayer."
I really like griffins too and I love Dmitri.
Terri W.
Hello Angie and Lynda
This sounds like a great series! I googled griffins and they sound like beautiful creatures that would make excellent shapeshifter characters - very much the alpha in my mind. I look forward to reading about them.
Thanks for guest blogging, Angie. Why not griffins indeed? Not that I am tired of vampires, were-critters, and dragons..nuh-uh, but it's excellent seeing a different paranormal creature out there. Especially if said creature is sexy and loyal, intense and strong? What a combo!!
And then there are the geriatric biker witches....and the pre-school teacher demon slayer....COOOOOL!!!
Thanks! Yes, and griffins are alpha, but they're not the "I don't need anybody" kind of alphas. They're looking for that one woman, she just has to be perfect for them before they're going to make that lifelong commitment.
And, yes, Vickie - I have way too much fun with the geriatric biker witches. :)
Right, because a hero griffin is weird but a talking dog... Yaying ahead on Book Three!
I just finished a book that had a Griffin in it. Would have liked to had more of the character. And you are so right...we do need to see more of them in paranormal/urban fantasy. The idea of a shapeshifting one is even better.
That's what I like to see. Shifters who aren't typical! yay.
Jana
Hey, that's a good point, Jessa. Nobody has questioned the talking dog. Perhaps that's because we all know our pets have lots to say.
What was the book, Daelith? Can you tell us more about it? It sounds right up my alley.
Welcome, Angie!
I'm with everyone else - I'd love to read a shifter book about a Griffin. That's a great choice! The book sounds awesome. :)
I love griffins, although I'll admit Angie's book was my first encounter with a shapeshifting one! I actually collect griffins, but it's hard to find thing with griffins on them. Although my mother did cross stitch me a pillow, which is rad!
Hi Angie! I have your book here that came with my book club from Dorchester and so can't wait to read! Just wanted to shot out a hello and thanks for the great reads you write!
Wow Griffins thats kinda different. I'm really looking forward to reading your books.
delitealex
Oh wow, what an interesting idea! Now I'm very intrigued- this book is going on my massive to-read list!
Thanks! I'm having a lot of fun with this series. And now I'm envying Kimberly B's griffin collection.
No need to enter me - I've bought and read both of Angie's books, and they are marvelous! Dimitri is yummy!!
Light,
Nancy Haddock
Hi Angie - thanks for finding new twists for this genre so that those of us who love paranormals alway have something new and fun to read!!! Now I know what i'm using my new Borders coupon on!
Warmly,
Rowan West
It was called The Catswold Portal by
Shirley Rousseay Murphy.
It's a fantasy book.And no I didn't forget the R...it really is spelled that way. *L*
The griffin has a very small part.
Here's the Fantastic Fiction page for the book with a very small blurb.
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/m/shirley-rousseau-murphy/catswold-portal.htm
I do not think that I have ever read about Griffins, but this sounds very good. I would love to be entered.
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