Interview + Giveaway: Stacey O'Neale + Under His Skin

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming author Stacey O'Neale back to the blog to answer a few questions about her newest paranormal romance, Under His Skin. I'm a HUGE sucker for a best friends to lovers romance, so I couldn't be more excited to dive into Kaden and Annabelle's story. Oh, and Kaden is an extraterrestrial, so Monday's release date can't come fast enough...

I hope you guys enjoy the interview!

If Annabelle had to bake a dessert that she felt best represented her, what deliciousness would she come up with? If she had to bake one that represented Kaden?

Ha! This is a fun question. Annabelle would be an apple pie. She’s very wholesome with a deep connection to her town. She’s also very easy and likable. Kaden would be a chocolate lava cake. A little rough on the outside, but all warm and gooey on the inside.

*Jenny wanders off to go buy cake and pie*

Since Kaden has spent quite a bit of time on Earth, he’s familiar with the various movie portrayals of alien life. What movie would he say made him laugh the hardest at its depiction of extraterrestrials?

He would choose Independence Day because the aliens look really creepy, plus they came to Earth looking to destroy all human life. He was as curious about us as we are with them. Too many movies and books assume we wouldn’t get along. Kaden would object to that.

What’s one thing about his species that Kaden wishes everyone on earth could know?

That they are not dangerous. They want more than anything to be part of society.

If Kaden could take Annabelle to his home planet, what aspect of it would he think she’d be most surprised/fascinated by?

Their advantaged medicines and technology. His species predates humans. They’ve figured out things that our scientists are still discovering/learning. 

Back on Kaden’s home planet, what’s the most outrageous rumor that exists about the people of Earth?

It would be amusing if they thought we would one day invade them. Perhaps they have movies/books depicting us as dangerous creatures. ;-)

Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions Stacey!

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UNDER HIS SKIN

Earth girls are never easy. But they're worth it.
 
Bakery owner Annabelle Sparks' business is booming ever since she won reality TV's Cupcake Wars. The one thing deflating her happy soufflé? The extremely sexy Kaden Chance only sees her as a best friend-and Annabelle wants so much more. After waiting a year for him recognize their chemistry, she's giving up and dating other people.
 
What she doesn't know is Kaden's heart doesn't actually beat. He's not human. Heck, he's not even from Earth. To retain his intergalactic immunity, no one can ever know he is an extraterrestrial. But when Annabelle starts dating, something strange happens to Kaden's unmoved heart: it begins to beat. Now he faces an impossible choice-tell Annabelle the truth and be deported-or lose his last chance at love.

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Mortal Enchantment Blog Tour: Author Interview + Giveaway

Today I'm thrilled to be a part of the promotional tour for Mortal Enchantment, the first book in a new fantasy young adult series by Stacey O'Neale. Stacey was nice enough to answer a few questions for me, and I have to say I cannot wait to get my hands on this book! As part of the tour, Stacey has also put together an awesome giveaway, so be sure and check out the bottom of the post for those details. I hope you all enjoy the interview and welcome to Supernatural Snark Stacey!

If you were to join Kalin in her elemental training sessions with Rowan, what would Rowan discover was your greatest strength and your greatest weakness?

I think he would see I am a big weenie. There isn't much I could do from a physical standpoint, but I think I'm pretty smart. I could probably talk my way out of some of the danger. I'd be a good council member versus a warrior. ;-p

Rowan has spent a great deal of time around us mortals. What’s one aspect of being human he’s most fascinated by?

Rowan gets lots of attention from the mortal females, so I'd say they are high on his list. He also really loves the music, entertainment, and food. He's a big fan of pizza, live rock concerts, and movies.

If you were to attend the Midwinter’s Ball with Kalin, what would your perfect dress look like?

It would be a black strapless ball gown with a beaded bodice. The skirt would be full with tons of layers of fabric. :)

Life in the elemental royal courts is clearly full of power struggles, secrets and betrayals. Despite all that, what are some things about court life Kalin finds beautifully different from life with her mortal mother?

Her ability to learn and practice her elemental magic is big for her. She was never trained to use it in the mortal world because her mother feared people would find out about her. For this reason, she's always felt like this huge piece of her has always been missing. In Avalon, she can be herself. She doesn't have to hide who she is or lie to anyone. It's all very freeing to her.

If you were born the daughter of a royal elemental family, which court would you most want to be a part of and what might your typical day be like?

I would choose the air court because I like the idea of controlling the weather and skies. I think I would spend my days flying around Avalon (assuming I have wings, of course). I'd also love to tour the forests of the woodland court. I've always been fascinated with faeries and would love to get to know some.

What’s one thing spending time with and training Kalin has taught Rowan about himself or the type of person he wants to be?

Rowan goes through quite a bit of changes in THE SHADOW PRINCE. By the time he finally meets Kalin in MORTAL ENCHANTMENT he's become very  guarded, rough, and dangerous. More than anything, Kalin breaks through his walls which is no easy task. She helps him to find his way again. I hope she one day teaches him to love again. I think he deserves it.

If the Kalin at the end of MORTAL ENCHANTMENT could get a message/warning/piece of advice to the Kalin at the beginning, what would she most want to tell her?

I think she'd tell her to believe in herself and her power.

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MORTAL ENCHANTMENT

“Mortal Enchantment spins a unique twist on elemental mythology. This series is not to be missed.”  –Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

In Kalin Matthew's world, elementals control the forces of nature. They are divided into four courts: air, woodland, fire, and water. At sixteen she will leave the life she's built with her mortal mother. Kalin will move to Avalon to rule with her father—the elemental king of the air court. Along the way, she's attacked by a fire court assassin and saved by Rowan, a swoon-worthy elemental with a questionable past.

Worst of all, she learns her father is missing.

To rescue him, Kalin will have to work with a judgmental council and a system of courts too busy accusing each other of deceit to actually be able to help her. But, they aren’t her biggest challenge. With the Midwinter’s Ball only five days away, Kalin must take over her father’s duties, which includes shifting control of the elements—power Kalin has yet to realize.

As Rowan attempts to train her, a war looms between the four courts. If Kalin fails, her father will die and the courts will fall, but the betrayal she’s about to uncover may cost her even more...

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THE SHADOW PRINCE

Every sacrifice has consequences.

Sixteen-year-old Rowan has spent most of his life living among the mortals—learning to control the element of fire, impatiently awaiting the day his vengeful mother, Queen Prisma, will abdicate her throne. When he finally returns to Avalon for his coronation, his mother insists he must first prove his loyalty to the court by completing a secret mission:

Kill Kalin, the half-human, half-elemental daughter of the air court king.

Willing to do anything to remove his mother from power, he agrees to sacrifice the halfling. He returns to the mortal world with his best friend, Marcus, determined to kill the princess. But as he devises a plan, he starts to question whether or not he's capable of completing such a heinous task. And what price he will pay if he refuses?

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STACEY O'NEALE

Stacey O'Neale lives in Annapolis, Maryland. When she's not writing, she spends her time fangirling over books, blogging, watching fantasy television shows, cheering for the Baltimore Ravens, and hanging out with her husband and daughter.

Her career in publishing started as a blogger-turned-publicist for two successful small publishers. Stacey writes young adult paranormal romance and adult science fiction romance. Her books always include swoon-worthy heroes, snarky heroines, and lots of kissing.

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