For those of
you who don’t remember, We Do Write interviewed O. M. Grey when her book,
AVALON REVISITED, was first released, back in 2010. Then, we celebrated when
AVALON REVISITED was re-released in January of this year. And today, we are lucky
to have Ms. Grey back for another interview!
Welcome back to We Do Write! Tell us
about the re-release of AVALON REVISITED. How did this all come about?
Imagine my surprise when my agent, Louise Fury, called one day late last
year and told me Riverdale Ave Books wanted to re-release Avalon Revisited!
Louise has worked with Lori Perkins for several years, and they both adored the
novel. We were all disappointed when several NY publishers said they loved it
but ultimately couldn't publish it because of the unconventional male POV in a
romance novel. Lori has breathed new life into Avalon Revisited, and I couldn't
be more pleased.
I've had the most fabulous time working with the lovely folks at
Riverdale Ave Books. Plus, they love my work. Since the re-release of Avalon
Revisited, they've also released my short story "A Kiss in the Rain"
on the Kindle and opened their WE LOVE NY anthology with my short story
"For the Love of a Book."
"A Kiss in the Rain" is a Gothic Erotica Ghost Story from
another era. Eliot, a professor and inventor, suffers unbearable grief
over the loss of his dead wife. Though an expert in the new invention of
electricity, it seems that even modern science cannot bring her back, but maybe
there is a force even more powerful? My publisher, Lori Perkins, calls me
the female Edgar Allen Poe, and I don't think there could be a higher
compliment for someone who writes Gothic Horror.
That is quite a compliment! Your
writing must really impress her. Remind us all what AVALON REVISITED is about.
Arthur Tudor has made his
existence as a vampire bearable for over three hundred years by immersing
himself in blood and debauchery. Aboard an airship gala, he meets Avalon, an
aspiring vampire slayer who sparks fire into Arthur’s shriveled heart. Together
they try to solve the mystery of several horrendous murders on the dark streets
of London. Cultures clash and pressures rise in this sexy Steampunk Romance.
Sounds intriguing. I mean, who can resist a steampunk
vampire/vampire-hunter romance? Very hot! And what an awesome cover!
What's your favorite thing about
writing steampunk?
My favorite thing
about writing Steampunk is, on one hand, anything goes! If you can imagine it,
you can build it. From fantasy to romance to horror, the gadgetry and
technology of Steampunk can create wondrous worlds. At the same time, the way I
write Steampunk, you can choose to keep some historical parameters, giving your
world a structure in reality. For me, it makes it all more believable. My
characters are sometimes real historical figures, like Madame Jeffries, and the
technology used within my novels actually existed 150 years ago.
In steampunk, it is ALL about those details. They really make the world
of the story into a world you wish you could walk around in for a day.
Now that AVALON REVISITED has been out for a few months, what are you
working on?
I've just finished the final draft of Avalon Revamped, a sequel, of
sorts. I always throw the "of sorts" into the mix because although it
takes place in the same world with many of the same characters, it is an
altogether different book. Not the dark, cheeky romance of Avalon Revisited,
Avalon Revamped is horror through and through. This is what happens AFTER the
"happily ever after," when Prince Charming turns out to be a
narcissist sociopath who not only fooled the princess, but also has complete
control over her and her body. While Arthur as the anti-hero again, emphasis on
ANTI, I introduce Constance, a succubus who punishes those who abuse and
destroy women, as the anti-antagonist. A supernatural female Dexter in
Steampunk London, as it were. The book is ruthless, and so is Constance. Any
false character growth from the first book is washed away as Arthur reveals his
true self: a sociopathic vampire who cares for nothing or no one besides his
own selfish desires, forever looking for that fairy tale perfect love. A
narcissist, bored with his existence and his relatively new lover. So horrified
by the darkness within himself, he's always looking for the next distraction,
the next warm body to fill. It will take the strength, love, and empathy of
Avalon to save him from a most horrific fate at the hands of Constance, but
after the way he treats Avalon, will she want him to be saved?
Very cool premise! I can’t wait to get my hands on it, and on AVALON
REVISITED.
Thanks for joining us!
Thank you so much for having me today. May you all find peace.
You can find O. M. Grey's books
online:
Avalon Revisited: http://t.co/96ECerwM
The Zombies of Mesmer: http://t.co/2EQG5UQy
Caught in the Cogs: http://amzn.to/frd5hv
We Love NY anthology: http://goo.gl/bkTWk
"A Kiss in the
Rain": http://goo.gl/1wGqw
Look for all my titles on my
Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/eqd7MQ
