Thank you so much
to Michelle for having me here today!
In paranormal
romance does a heroine literally have to kick ass to be kick-ass? Does she have
to be tough or wield an array of weapons to be considered a kick-ass female?
I’ve written my
fair share of females who can take down almost anyone when it comes to physical
strength. They’re smart, and capable of completely taking care of themselves
while also being tough in not just body, but heart. I’ve also penned more than
a few stories where my heroines aren’t physically tough, but are intelligent,
challenging to the hero and are the backbone of their family in so many ways.
And I like to write about females who fall somewhere in between. Some who are
physically able kick ass if they have to be, but it’s not the role they would
choose without external circumstances forcing them to. Why? Because diversity
rocks. Women don’t have to fall into only one role to be accepted and powerful.
I enjoy reading
about physically tough heroines—because they’re everything I’m not. (I’m so not a badass so it’s fun to read
about women who are.) However, I also really enjoy reading about females who
are more like me. My husband was in the Marines and he’s now in law enforcement
so I spend a lot time taking care of our family and keeping everything running
smoothly at home. I think so many females, whether they’re mothers, wives,
sisters or daughters, take on that role in addition to their normal jobs. Often
it can be taxing and thankless.
In my current
release,
Primal
Possession, my heroine isn’t physically kick-ass. In fact, she’s a human with
no supernatural abilities and she’s trying to come to terms with her new
relationship with a dominating shifter who’s incredibly strong. And in Liam’s
(the hero) world, physical strength is a big deal. The way they navigate their
relationship and differences was a lot of fun to write.
Thank you so much
for stopping by today! Leave a comment and be entered to win a copy of
Primal
Possession (US ONLY), the second release in my Moon Shifter series.
To protect her, he will unleash the
beast within…
As his pack’s second-in-command,
lupine shifter Liam Armstrong gives orders and takes what he wants—until he
meets red-headed, blue-eyed December McIntyre. Liam knows the human beauty is
his intended mate the moment he sees her, but December is far too strong-willed
to accept his protection.
December, whose brother is the town
sheriff, has every reason to mistrust shifters after one killed her youngest
sibling. But the forceful and handsome Liam has gotten under her skin in a way
she hadn’t thought possible, and the desire she feels for him is almost too
much to bear.
When a radical hate group targets
all humans known to sympathize with paranormal beings, December is attacked in
her bookstore. Reluctantly, she turns to the only one who can help her: Liam.
And he is going to take her to places within herself she never knew existed.
A little about Katie:
I’ve been reading romance since a young age—ever since I discovered my mom’s
hidden stash. Luckily the addiction stayed with me into adulthood. I write
paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense for
Carina
Press,
Harlequin
Nocturne, and
NAL/Signet
Eclipse. To learn more about me please visit
my website,
my blog,
facebook or
find me on twitter @katiereus.
I'd like to thank Katie for stopping by MBB today. Remember to leave a comment with a valid email addy for your chance to win a copy of Primal Possession. Using random dot org, winner will be chosen and announced on Thursday, 9-20-12.
Good Luck and Happy Reading!
