Blood Dark is Approaching
I know it feels like a lifetime of waiting but I finally have some Blood Dark news coming very soon! Thank you so much for all the queries that continue to come in about its release. Stay close if you don’t want to miss anything! I should have news about its preorder before too long.
For those who still don’t know, especially anyone new here, our debut Blackthorn couple, Kane and Caitlin, are back in this latest installment. (And for Team Jask, Team Caleb and Team Eden – yes, they also make an appearance.)
As we’re talking Kane and Caitlin…
Although we’re almost in book five of the series, some readers are still entering Blackthorn for the first time. Last week, I found out that not one, not two, but FOUR of The Sirens of Fiction reviewed Blood Shadows – AND they enjoyed it! Thank you hugely to Maria, Ingrid, Anna and Scarlett for your time and your wonderful reviews.
“I absolutely love the characters in Blood Shadows…Every time Kane made an appearance I could hear my own heart pounding…Blood Shadows got me more hooked than any other vampire love story currently.” ~ Maria
“What blew me away first was that this was Pryor’s debut book. The detail she gives to the characters is intoxicating and that of a seasoned author…you will not regret reading this book.” ~ Ingrid
“A vampire’s way of putting a whole new twist to “Bite Me”!…I loved this paranormal romance novel from the beginning until the end…I would recommend this book and series to any that ever ask.” ~ Anna
“…the makings of an incredible paranormal series with vampires, lycans, angels, and more. Plot twists that you will never see coming leave you on the edge of your seat begging for more…” ~ Scarlett
Again, thank you hugely, ladies. I do hope you survive Blood Roses!
And for all the other new Blackthorn readers out there…
I’m aware that new readers are joining Blackthorn every day so I thought that between now and Blood Dark‘s release, I’d share a few posts from Blackthorn’s archives.
Last night on Facebook, I posted something for Team Caleb with a flashback to months before even Blood Torn was released.
Back in May 2013, the awesome GraveTells blog asked if they could have an exclusive interview with both Caleb and Jake Dehain in one of the most unique spins on a character interview I’ve ever been involved in. DaVinciKittie (the owner of GraveTells) and her fellow reviewer, Molly, didn’t want just any interview – they wanted to go into Blackthorn and, more to the point, into Caleb’s library to speak to the Dehain brothers face-to-face! Blackthorn readers put forward the questions, DaVinciKittie put together a story with Molly (featuring them as themselves), and I gave Caleb and Jake “a little help” with their answers.
If you missed it the first time around, you can find it HERE (don’t let the original Blood Roses cover throw you).
Another of my favourite interviews from the Blackthorn archives goes back to June last year when I was quizzed by author and reviewer Charles Phipps.
“The Blackthorn series…is the tale of urban segregation in a world where vampires and other supernaturals are regulated to living in crime-ridden slums while the elite of humanity dwell in their own districts. Each novel, a new couple of star-crossed lovers form along class lines as outsider heroines deal with the dangerous supernatural men who make the Blackthorn district their home. Despite the United Federation of Charles not being known for its Paranormal Romance reviews, I find this series one of the most evocative titles of the genre. Its excellent world-building and well-conceived mythology appeals to both my urban fantasy as well as Gothic Punk sensibilities. The seamy Noir mood is a cherry on top of an already rich dessert.” ~ Charles Phipps
It’s one of the most in-depth interviews I’ve ever done so if you’d like to learn more about Blackthorn, such as what inspired me to write it, this is the perfect one to check out HERE.
And whilst we’re still talking interviews…
If you’ve joined the ‘Into the World of Blackthorn‘ Facebook group (not the official Lindsay J. Pryor/Blackthorn fan page), I’m heading over tonight between 9.30-10.30 pm UK time for a live chat about Blackthorn in general or even my upcoming release, Blood Dark. If you want to be a part of the group, now’s your chance! Leticia (its founder) and Louise are the lovely ladies who run it and anyone who wants to chat all things Blackthorn is more than welcome. If you can’t make it for the live chat, you can still post questions which I’ll answer at another time.
I’ll be back with another post in the next few days – or even sooner if I have preorder news to share!
Comments
This is one I’m sooo excited about!! Can’t wait!!
The release date announcement is imminent, Fiona. I hope you have your busy diary at the ready! 😉
My one-click finger is poised and ready!!! 🙂 xx
Ah – you’re a pro with this now, aren’t you, Ms R? 🙂 xxx
Such great reviews for Blood Shadows by four of The Sirens of Fiction! I hope that their reviews encourage many others to delve into the world of Blackthorn, too. I’m so happy for you, Linds!
And what an in-depth interview with Charles…wow…that one had some really terrific insights. 🙂 I enjoyed reading how you fought your fear and distracted yourself when you were lost in what seemed like a very Blackthorn-type of area…that was both amazing and creative – no wonder you are so adept at the world-building in Blackthorn, as well as developing the intricacies and depth of the plots & characters. You are so incredibly talented, Lindsay. 🙂
My favorite, though, was the GraveTells interview with Caleb and Jake Dehain…right in their lair…I mean, library. What a great opportunity for those ladies. I’d love for some one-on-one time with Caleb to find out a little more about him, myself…*cough*…but I think those ladies showed how potentially risky it could be…especially if he wasn’t handled just right…. 😉
Thank you for posting all of these….they were real treats! I had very much wanted to be a part of your live Q & A session today but could not make it (I will definitely be there for the next one). I am also eagerly anticipating your next update about Blood Dark! Team Blackthorn Always xoxo <3
Thank you, Suzanne! I was so thrilled with those reviews. It’s always brilliant when new readers find Blackthorn.
I’m really glad you enjoyed the interview with Charles. He’s hoping to do another one with me before too long. He asks such terrific questions and really knows how to get into the nitty-gritty of the series. His reviews are a compliment too as he such a talented writer.
Ha – I thought you’d that interview with the Dehains. When I was selecting some ‘events’ from the Blackthorn archives, that one stood out as being one that might appeal to you the most. It really was a lot of fun doing it. Maybe I should run a competition to take a few readers into Blackthorn with me to quiz the residents? 😀
The Q&A was huge fun. I think I gave a little bit too much away though! I’m going to do a later one next time as I know a few of my US supporters were disappointed they couldn’t make it home from work in time.
Oh, and a Blood Dark update is imminent. Let’s just say you might be glad you’re a part of the Facebook group now. 😉 <3TeamBlackthorn xoxo
You’re too kind, Lindsay! I hope you’ll be showing up to be interviewed on my blog again soon!
Only because it is deserved. 😉 Most definitely, Charles – I’d love for you to interview me again.
Lindsay it was a pleasure writing those reviews. Thank you so much for sharing them. With such well written books it would be hard not to write a great review. Thoroughly enjoying the series and can’t wait to start the next book.
Thank you so, so much, Brickley. It’s completely my pleasure to share them. Thank you for the time you all took to read my books let alone to write the reviews, I really appreciate it. I’m thrilled you’re enjoying my series.