Today I'm am super excited to be part of
BLACK HELLEBORE
blog tour!!!
Nicole is such an awesome author and a great friend. I am so excited she's letting me interview two of her characters here at a local cafe. (A motorcycle rolls to a stop and two riders step off.) Oh, here they are now! Hi, Nicholas and Julianna! I'm so glad you could make it!
Julianna: We're lucky to have gotten here in one piece the way Nick was speeding.
Nicholas: Speeding? Me? (He shakes his head, a smile curving his lips.) Not when the Sheriff's riding with me.
Well, I'm just glad you made it. (We sit at a table.) So, the two of you grew up together, but then you left, Nicholas. But you return every year and leave a Black Hellebore on the grave of Justina, Julianna's twin sister. It's such a lovely gesture, but I wonder, why Black Hellebore, why not something else?
Nicholas: Justine
and mine’s first date, we went to a dance. I saved up to buy her
flowers but couldn’t afford roses so I got her a black hellebore.
The flower, its scent, it reminds me of her. She’d been so happy
when she saw the flower. I see that smile when I touch one.
That is so sweet. Such a nice memory, too. Julianna, I'm guessing you never expected to see Nicholas again. So, what was it like when you ran into him all these years later?
I am so sorry for the loss you've both dealt with.
Nicholas: Thanks. It was tough, but we're getting by, one day at a time.
Do you mind talking about Justina?
(They exchange a look and each give a small smile.)
Julianna: Not at all. Talking about her keeps her memory alive.
From the pictures I've seen, you were identical twins, yet Nicholas I sense you could always tell them apart, always could sense when it was Julianna and not Justina. Why is that?
Nicholas: Julianna was always the smart one, the one who played by the book. Her smile takes longer to develop but is wider. Maybe a little brighter too. But it’s a lot harder to get her to smile. Part of me died when Justine died. Same with Julianna.
Knowing he could tell you apart, did you and Justine ever switch places with each other so you could go out with Nick?
Julianna: No. The thought never crossed my mine. I always thought of Nick as Justina’s. Everyone did. Was I jealous of them and their relationship? Yes. I wanted what they had.
Speaking of things you had. Nick, you've undergone quite a life altering change recently. If you had it to do again, would you change anything?
Nick: Yes. If I never followed that guy into the laboratory… (He pauses and squeezes Julianna's hand gently.) Then again, maybe he would’ve changed anyhow ad then there would have been no one to stop him. So, I guess no, I wouldn’t have. My life has purpose now. Haven’t had drive since before Justina died.
I'm glad to hear that. I know Falledge wouldn't be the same without you here. So, Julianna, how are you dealing with all the new changes?
Julianna: So many people have died. Of course I wish things could have gone down differently. But the past is the past, and dwelling on it does no one any good. Just ask Nick.
Nicholas: Nope. Dwelling in the past is never good.
Good advice. So, where are you guys going from here?
Nicholas: Who knows?
Julianna: We’re just taking it one day at a time.
Nicholas: I’m saving up for a better bike.
Julianna: Just drive the speed limit.
Nicholas: Or?
Julianna: I’ll pull you over.
Nicholas: And?
(Julianna swats him)
Julianna: And I’ll write you a ticket.
(Nicholas grins mischievously)
Nicholas: Before or after we have some pizza?
Julianna: He’s incorrigible. God help me.
Thanks so much for stopping by! (They ride off on Nicholas's motorcycle) Now, you'll have to wait a little bit longer to learn more about Nicholas, Julianna, and Justina, but trust me- you want to read this.
Black Hellebore
first in a new superhero romance trilogy - Heroes of Falledge
Release
in ebook format: October 21st
2013
Release
in print: January 2014
Publisher:
Desert Breeze Publishing
ISBN 13: 978-1-61252-363-7
Blurb:
Once a year for the past decade, Nicholas Adams returns to
Falledge and leaves a black hellebore on his girlfriend's grave.
While departing Falledge, he chases after a man sneaking into the
laboratory and dies for his trouble. A witch brings him back to life,
but Nicholas soon realizes he's not the same man. Turns out, magic
combined with a black hellebore in his pocket changed him into a kind
of a super man.
His girlfriend's twin, Julianna Paige, is Falledge's deputy, struggling to solve several murders. Nicholas, and his alter ego the Black Hellebore, helps her, even as she helps him move on and even start to love again.
Unfortunately,
Nicholas wasn't the only one changed in the laboratory explosion, and
now there's a supervillain bent on destroying Falledge, and killing
the Black Hellebore. But falling in love might prove more dangerous
than any supervillain.
Nicole Zoltack loves to write
fantasy/paranormal, romances, horror, historical, for adults and
young adults, novels, short stories, and flash pieces. She doesn't
want to get boxed in by genre -- she might be claustrophobic! She's
also an editor for MuseItUp Publishing and works as a freelance
editor.
To learn more about Nicole and her work, visit her website at www.NicoleZoltack.com or her blog at http://NicoleZoltack.blogspot.com.
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The threat of war with the Speicans is a constant threat, and one that grows more frightening as she and Caelan train toward their eventual knighthood. Aislinn has committed herself to serving Arnhem, and has promised herself as King's Champion when Caelan claims the throne. She is willing to give up everything... her childhood, her life, even her heart for Arnhem. No matter the pain it brings.
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Ok, Black Hellebore sounds seriously good. And I bet you're looking forward to 10/13 as much as I am, Nicole! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic!! (Yes, i got a sneak peek as I CP from Nicole- who knew I was so lucky, right?)
DeleteAnd 10/13 is going to be an awesome day!!!
Thanks. Heather, and you bet!
DeleteVery fun interview!! Love the sound of this one, Nicole--best of luck with your release!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I had fun interviewing them.
DeleteThanks, Meradeth!
DeleteThanks for hosting me, Mary!
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds great! I'm looking forward to the release!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Erin! :)
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