Today I have an interview with author Michelle Rowen. She recently released her first YA title, Demon Princess: Reign or Shine (Amazon/Indiebound) about a girl that discovers her father is the demon king of the Shadowlands, and he needs her to take over the throne!
Where did the premise for Demon Princess: Reign or Shine come from?
I thought it would be fun to write about a teen girl who finds out her father is basically the embodiment of evil (aka: a demon) and how the complications of this would wreak havoc on her fitting in at a new school. I was also inspired by the Disney Princesses and I figured a demon princess would be pretty much the exact opposite of them. I also have this theme in my writing where I take the monsters and make them the good guys, so this book definitely fits in well with my previous releases!
Do you have any “must haves” with you while you’re writing?
Nothing physical like good luck charms or anything. Just my lucky 13” MacBook and a ready supply of Diet Coke. ;) What I do need is absolute silence. Some writers can work in Starbucks with lots of noise around them, but not me. I get cranky when I’m interrupted. I’ve also recently realized that a 24/7 connection to the internet is too much of a distraction so I have a program that turns off my web access for a set period of time so I can’t procrastinate. Well, not much, anyway. ;)
Describe your writing in three words.
Fun, romantic, and exciting!
What the easiest aspect about writing for the YA genre vs. paranormal romance, the hardest?
The easiest aspect is that I’m still a teen at heart, so ideas for the genre come to me very easily. The hardest aspect is that while I’m a teen at heart, I’m...well, not a teen in reality, so making sure that my portrayal of my characters is accurate and rings true is an issue. I have a teenage betareader who reads over my work now to make sure I don’t go too far off base by making my characters start wearing legwarmers, have feathered hair, or listen to Duran Duran. Because that would be bad.
What's next for you?
Other than the sequel to DP:RoS, Reign Check, which comes out next June 2010, I’m also launching a new paranormal romance series about demons (demons rock!) starting with The Demon in Me in May. I’m going to have a YA short story in the First Kiss, Last Rites anthology next year as well. And I’ve just finished writing the first book, Nightshade, in my vampire urban fantasy duology I’m writing with the pen name Rachel Connor. So I’m keeping very busy!
Thanks for having me on the Story Siren. I love this site!
Thanks so much Michelle for stopping by!
You can win your own beautiful SIGNED copy of Demon Princess: Reign or Shine!
- leave a comment for an entry
- open internationally!
- deadline is October 23, 2009! midnight eastern time
163 comments:
Awesome interview, and please enter me in the giveaway!
shutupjessicasreading at gmaildotcom
I'm been looking forward to reading this book. I'd love to enter! Thanks for hosting the contest!
Natalie @ Mindful Musings
n_monzyk_27@yahoo.com
That was an interesting interview! She sounds fun. I'm really interested in checking out the other books she's releasing in the future. Especially the vampire urban fantasy duology she's writing.
Thanks for the contest! Count me in on it. :)
farfallaxstoria@gmail.com
Thanks for the interview.
Please enter me!!
aliciahall0605(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
I'd love to win this! Count me in.
~Briana
thebookpixie[at]yahoo[dot]com
I'd love to be entered!
grochowskis@hotmail.com
Yay! I sure hope I win this.
Marie
utah91960(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to read this! Thanks so much!
bunnybx at gmail . com
I'm loving the premise of Demon Princess <3
Sign me up please!
GypsyStarr17(at)aol(dot)com
Sounds like a really fun book!
june.mmix@gmail.com
Demon Princess looks REALLY good! I hope I win! :)
austenfanblogs[at]gmail[dot]com
Great review, please count me in!
milkavainamo(at)lyseo(dot)edu(dot)ouka(dot)fi
milkavainamo@lyseo.edu.ouka.fi
I'd love to be entered - please put my name in the hat for Demon Princess!
celialarsen(at)gmail(dot)com
Great interview, Kristi! I really love the sound of this book.
angels3@blueyonder.co.uk
Sophie
It sounds like a great read, count me in!
lilibethramos@live.com
Fab interview!
Yey for international contests! I'm in :)
samanthab237@gmail.com
Great Interview this book sounds really good!
silverbookgirl at yahoo dot com
Sounds great, and I loved the interview - please enter me, I would love to review this.
Sassy dot Brit at gmail dot com
Here's my Mailbox Monday post, too!
Sassy
:)
Great interview. Love a chance to win Demon Princess.
hauntingorchid (at) aol (dot) com
Great interview, and I'd love to be entered for the contest.
I want to win a copy!
ails_7teens(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi, Michelle!
Great inteview, I really liked your previous books (especially Angel with Attitude) so I can't wait to read your new YA! :)
Looks like a fun read - count me in!
philippa (dot) meadows (at) gmail (dot) com
Love the interview! Please enter me, the book looks great!
bookreviewsya[AT]yahoo(dot)com
I would like to win a copy! Great interview!
gab.farallo(at)hotmail.com
I have to agree with silence while working-any noise just helps me procrastinate better. The book looks great and I love the cover. Please enter me in the giveaway!
stephaniefleischer889[at]gmail[dot]com
Diet Coke seems to be popular drink for writers. :D I'm addicted myself!
bacarleton(at)gmail(dot)com
enter me plz!
haleymathiot at yahoo dot com
awesome interview :D
sounds like a great plot! Count me in :)
julieh_52[at]hotmail[dot]com
Great interview! I've really been looking forward to reading this book. I love how it's based on demons, something totally new!
Amber
justyourtypicalbookblog(at)hotmail(dot)com
I keep seeing Michelle Rowan booksposted but have yet to read one!! I'd love to be entered :)
hefollowedme AT gmail DOT com
Thanks!
Mel
Ohh please enter me :)
I should also program that turns off my web access for a set period of time. I'm spending waay too much time in the internet.
cookiie.monsters@yahoo.com
Michelle seems like a real sweetie. I'd love to enter!
frankie.mallis@gmail.com
Please enter me
lovestoread0708(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hey, I'm leaving a comment, because I'd love to win this! It looks really good and I'm liking the cover. Ringingbell02@aol.com
Love the cover and think this book sounds like such fun! Great interview!
melacan at hotmail dot com
Ohh please enter me! Great interview, I totally agree with needing the internet cut off while writing or working on anything - I have a bad habit of refreshing pages or getting distracted with things. Internet is too full of interesting stuff! LOL
Thanks!
hanging.by.a.moment_@hotmail.com
Great interview and great contest!
April
ajpohren@iowatelecom.net
Hi :)
Thank you for the great interview with Michelle Rowen & thanks to Michelle for sharing. I am a Diet Coke drinker too!
I absolutely ADORED Demon Princess & I heartily recommend it to everyone, old & young, man or woman.
If I win, I'll give my copy to a family member & keep (treasure) the autographed one.
:)
All the best,
RKCharron
xoxo
Thanks for the interview and contest, please enter me!
Briana
getanzt@gmail.com
Great interview. Looking forward to reading this one. :)
bookreviewsbyjess(@)gmail.com
The book sounds interesting, and the interview was great! Please enter me in the contest =)
xkamsx(at)gmail(dot)com
I love Michelle's work and can't wait to read her first YA book!
XOXO~ Renee
steelergirl83(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd like to be included! tWarner419@aol.com
Oooooo ... I would love to read this book!
tehashley(at)yahoo(dot)com
I´d like to be included to, please!
russi40@hotmail.com
October 5, 2009 12:47 AM
I really want to read this book! The cover looks awesome.
squiggles87(at)aol.com
Thank you for this awesome interview, I can't wait to try this book!
*crosses fingers*
Amy S.
astewart305@rogers.com
I love your books and would love to grab a copy of this one it's one I can share with my daughter.
~RoxanneRhoads @ aol dot com
Great interview Michelle. Can't wait to read your new book.
This book seems awesome, please enter me!
It's international, yeaah!
sheere.dry@gmail.com
This books sounds fun! May have to add it to my TBR.
wow, that sounds like such a great book! i'm sure my teens would love it!
smorrison@lapcat.org
I've had my eye on this book for a while. I really enjoyed the interview =)
I'd love a chance to win the book.
Thanks so much,
mishtakes AT gmail DOT com
Great interview. DP:RoS sounds like a fun read.
I'll be keeping a look out for the other series also.
Great contest, please enter me.
I love the cover and the summary sounds great.
Nina.happyendings@yahoo.co.uk
Is her new series adult or YA still? 0_0
kakari89 @ hotmail . com
I'd love to enter! Thanks!
jpetroroy (at) gmail (dot) com
I want to read this book so bad!! Please enter me!
stacy.walker03 AT yahoo.com
Sounds Great Cant Wait To Read!
Enter Me :)
xoxo
First of all, the interview is fantastic.
I like to enter in this contest, My e-mail is buffy656@gmail.com
Sounds like a great book!
Turning of the internet is a good tip! I might need to try it one day...
sara
sosarora_11(AT)hotmail(DOT)com
I'd love to win,please enter me in the giveaway
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
Great interview. Michelle's book sounds good. Count me in the drawing please.
Crystal816{at}hotmail{dot}com
Nice interview. I really want to read this book(:
kelseythebookscout at gmail dot com
thanks for the interview!
please count me in the giveaway (:
I can't wait for this book. I love the cover.
Interesting interview. I definitely want to read this book!
Nice interview and thanks for the giveaway. Michelle is keeping busy with new books coming out and in the works.
jen4777[at]hotmail.com
Hey, so excited to read the book. I love how you're so open with your fans. You rock!
Great interview! Would love to win!
Thanks.
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the cover of this book! it's pretty but evil...pretty evil:)
Christina
flipthepageplease[at]gmail[dot]com
Hi
the book looks so good! cant wait
michf94@hotmail.com
thanks
Michelle
Great interview and the book looks awesome!!!!
oceanamethyst228@gmail.com
Thanks for the interview! This looks like a fun book.
foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.com
Thanks for the interview! This looks like a fun book.
foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.com
Thanks for the interview! This looks like a fun book.
foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.com
Thanks for the interview! This looks like a fun book.
foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.com
Thanks for the interview! This looks like a fun book.
foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.com
Thanks for the interview! This looks like a fun book.
foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.com
Thanks for the interview! This looks like a fun book.
foltzsfantasticbooks at gmail.com
Awesome interview! I'm very excited to read this and isn't the cover just gorgeous?!
paranormalfanatic@gmail.com
Great interview! I would love to read this book
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
Great interview, the book looks awesome!!! Please count me in ;)
Mariana
sarima89(at)gmail(dot)com
This book looks so good. I'm dying to read it, ever since I think Sharon's review of it. :)
Dani.
lightningstreak123@comcast.net
Great contest. This sounds like an awesome book. Count me in.
everythingtodowithbooks@gmail.com
This looks like a fun book - count me in!
priyagan(at)gmail(dot)com
Fun interview.
I've heard such GOOD things about this book. I'm dying to read it. Well I'm not really dying, but I'm exhausted from the need to read it!
lol.
jennilovevirgo[at]aol.com
Thanks!
Nice interview! i would love to read the book, count me in!
battyaboutbats at gmail.com
I enjoyed the interview! Sometimes, I prefer silence than noise to concentrate on my work too. :)
Please enter me. Thanks!
josettebooks[at]yahoo[dot]com
This really sounds like a fun book! I'd love to win a copy! Thanks!
Aahhh!! I really want this book!!!! I hope I win, thanks!
sylvia_uy4@yahoo.com
I have seen this book and read a few really great reviews on it...it's my wish list (a lot of books are on my wish list lol)
What an interesting interview! The Demon Princess sounds awesome, I would love to read it. Thanks for the giveaway, Kristi!
Email: joannestapley[at]googlemail[dot]com
Yay Michelle on the release of Demon Princess!! And great interview.
BTW, don't enter me in the contest since I've already got an ARC. I'm just here to cheer her on. :)
Please count me in.
cindyc725 at gmail dot com
I have loved Michelle Rowen's other books and can't wait to read this series..please enter me!
belle2211(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great interview. Please include me. I would love to read this book.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
Their something about the cover of the book that really got my attention i cant waite to read Please enter me
Denise
denisemadness(at)yahoo(dot)com
Their something about the cover of the book that really got my attention i cant waite to read Please enter me
Denise
denisemadness(at)yahoo(dot)com
Great interview. Thank you for having her. Please enter me in the contest.
neverendingshelf@gmail.com
I'd love to play please!
lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com
Please count me in.
simplystacieblog at gmail dot com
Please enter me into your contest!
Thanks,
krae991@yahoo.com
Count me in for the contest! Thanks.
-lookingglass91@aol.com
AHHHHH! I LOVE Michelle Rowen. Her books are amazing and I am addicted. This sounds so cute, and although it's different and lighter than the rest of her works, I am postive it's just as good.
I'd love to be enetered.
Thanks for the great contest!
dancer_girl76(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I love Michelle's books and am so glad this new path of hers is working out. Can't wait to read this! Wonderful interview!
espressogurl at hotmail dot com
This sounds like an awesome book! Please enter me!!!
Shadowofwonder47[at]yahoo[dot]com
It sounds like a good book! I'd love to enter, Thank you!
beagle407@yahoo.com
I don't think I could write in a Starbucks either. I can't wait for the sequal!!
Dey@mts.net
I get a kick out of the cover of this book - very cute! And the idea of having something that shuts off my internet would be welcomed!
Please enter me in the drawing.
kherbrand at comcast dot net
Sounds like a good book. I want to see the urban fantasy vampire book.
Blinking-lights@hotmail.com
Sounds like a good book
jennifer_yniguez@yahoo.com
This book looks snazzy. I must read it! :)
harrypotterfan6991@hotmail.com
Great review and interview
Please enter me
melissa@gingerhigh.com
hi i'm natali
Thanks for the interview.
Please enter me!!
nati_1825@hotmail.com
hi!!
Please enter me
nati686@hotmail.com
hi!! i'm vanesa
Please enter me!!!
my e-mail es vane_18410@hotmail.com
kisses!
vanesa
Great interview! And please enter me to this giveaway ;)
My e-mail is: laura_yawe@hotmail.com
LAUURA!
Awww great interview and review ^^
please count me in
Katia
morsmordre_k@hotmail.com
xoxo!
Please enter me! :-D
bittahsweetharmony@yahoo.com
LOVED The Interview! Thanks Krisi for the chance to win!
x0xx Amy
Park-Avenue Princess
Oh, I would love to win a signed copy of this book. Please enter me.
thank you,
Christine
womackcm@sbcglobal.net
Great Interview!!! I would love to win/read this thanks!
ras1513[at]hotmail[dot]com
I would love to win a copy of this!
alitareads[at]gmail[dot]com
Sounds like an interesting book! :D
kakari89 @ hotmail . com
Sounds like a fun read!
mrs.which [@] gmail.com
Please add me in.. would love to win it... germaine.perera@gmail.com
I would love to read this! Thanks for giving us a chance to wint it!
girlfrienddesignz at gmail dot com
Wow ! She's going to write a lot of books and they sound awesome ! Please enter me in the contest, the book sounds great, really great !
Ingrid,
trickylila(at)hotmail(dot)fr
I'm really sorry if I've posted a comment on this before, I didn't know if it went through and the book looks so interesting - demons sounds so cool, different fromthe regular vampire story.
I'd love to be entered in this competition please x.
Email: miriamfrancos[at]dsl[dot]pipex[dot]com
This one sounds like a winner for sure. Enter away!
Thanks
mmillet at gmail dot com
This seems like a really good read so I'd love to add it to my collection.
Annah
snortie2@yahoo.com
This books seems funny. I want to read it!
estereta(at)ymail(dot)com
Love the interview and I would love to be entered in the contest, its fab you have a few contests lately for us international fans!
Ace! Enter me in!
Please count me in.
Oooh! :D
pancakesthepenguin(at)hotmail(dot)com
would love to win!
-amy
addictedtobooks1993@yahoo.com
Great contest! Please count me in!
Brenda
where.is.your.heart(at)hotmail.com
thanks! ;)
Please enter me, thanks!
booksobsession(at)gmail(dot)com
:)
Wow!! I want to read this book!! :P
I have to write here my mail??
Here it is:
susurroespacial@hotmail.es
Hugs, Kristi!
Please count me in. Thanks for the chance.
lizzi0915 at aol dot com
This book is one I would really enjoy reading. Please enter me. Thanks!
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
Great interview. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
teresa.fav AT gmail.com
great interview!
EEEEK, I can't imagine writing in complete silence. That would probably drive me nuts in seconds! But still, if it works, it works!
Can't wait to read this - thanks for hosting the giveaway, Kristi!
mya DOT rooney AT gmail DOT com
I remember her adult novels so I can't see how well her YA novel does.
Shawna L
weloveourdogs@juno.com
This is right up my ally in books I read so thanks for this chance!!!
This book sounds good and I keep seeing it around :)
Alex D
Great interview!
I would love to win this. Please enter me!
Anna ♥
goodgonegirl@gmail.com
Please enter me, icejew at gmail dot com
Thanks for the contest.
please count me in...thanks.
karen k
kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)Com
This looks like a super book! Please sign me up!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
I've read a few reviews of this book and I'm intrigued... I think the cover is what really makes me keep it in mind :P
thanks for the giveaway!
adbcoz(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd love to win this book! You can win a SIGNED copy of Once Upon A Midnight on my blog here:
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aikychien at yahoo dot com
Please include me in your giveaway
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