Interview Karilyn Bentley Author of Devil Take Me
Give a warm welcome to Karilyn Bentley, author of Devil Take Me, the fourth book in her urban fantasy Demon Huntress Series, Just released January 22, 2018!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Karilyn and Devil Take Me.
That sounds like an ominous adventure to say the least! Now I’ve read the series, what can we expect from Devil Take Me?
Hi Tena! Thank you for having me on Author’s Secrets today! I’m really excited about my new release, Devil Take Me. It’s the 4th book in the urban fantasy Demon Huntress series. This time a demon haunts Gin Crawford, trying to convince her it’s offering a peaceful eternal rest. Yeah, right. Never believe a demon, no matter how much you want what it offers. Can she stop it before it kills again? Tune in to this exciting episode to find out! 🙂
I love writing Gin’s story. She’s a flawed character so I have to write her so the reader will identify with her while keeping her true to herself (which is a little bitchy). I came up with the idea for Gin and her twin T one evening while sitting on my porch. I was working on two different ideas, one of which was a crazy ER nurse who had empathic abilities (aka Gin). Her chapter was funny since I was going for a laugh. The other story line was of a boy hiding under a bed while a demon attacked. Not so funny. For whatever reason, I decided to join the two together. The original first scene in the first book (Demon Lore) of the series was cut, but the plot with the boy remained. Combining the two plots led to the Demon Huntress idea and the rest is history. The 5th book will come out later this year. Cant wait!
Now, let’s have some fun with the speed round!
<Only two words allowed> Tough for a writer. <evil grin>
1.What is your favorite book of all time? Game of Thrones
- Where do you relax to read? Couch
- What sound drives you right up a wall? Scrapping noise
- What sound relaxes you? Waterfall sounds
- Favorite drink? Hot tea
- Walking in the sand, shoes or barefoot? Barefoot!
- Favorite pet: My dogs
- Snow? Love or hate? Love it!
- Doing dusting is like nailing jello to the wall.
- Rock and Roll, Country, Jazz or Classical? Rock and roll
- What can’t you leave the house without? My phone
- Calender or not; Paper or electronic? Yes (calendar); electronic
- Favorite place to write. Kitchen table
- What is your decadent indulgent? Cornbread w/syrup
- You’ve just won $1,000.00, you have only 24 hours to spend it, so what will you buy? Kitchen table
- Plotter or panster? pantser
- Introvert or extrovert? introvert
- Flight or fight? flight
- Favorite Monster? Mike Wazowski
- Magic or Not? Magic
A little about Devil Take Me!
A demon attack…
Reeling from a personal tragedy and abandoned by all she loves, the world’s newest demon huntress, Gin Crawford, sinks into a deep despair. She’s forced back to reality by news of a large number of people committing suicide, all on the same night. Suspecting demon involvement, Gin must work with her sexy but estranged mentor Aidan Smythe to track who, or what, is behind the deaths.
Leads to a new discovery…
As they come closer to finding the culprit, they realize their employer, the Agency, is hiding its own secret, one which threatens Gin’s very existence. New discoveries reveal that even those dedicated to eradicating evil can be bought. Can Gin and Smythe forgive each other and work together or will they fall under the demon’s thrall?
A sneak peek between the pages of Devil Take Me!
My ringing phone postpones our usual argument. I glance at the caller ID. “Hang on.”
I set my plate on the coffee table and run-walk to the kitchen, swiping the talk button.
“Hello?”
“You’re right.” The tight tone of Smythe’s voice lets me know he’s not happy about the matter. “Despite the Agency not reporting any demon appearances, the likelihood of a demon outbreak in Dallas is high. The number of suicides is abnormal. I checked.”
“Nice to talk to you too. So what are we going to do about it?” About the demon. About the suicides. About us. Pick one.
Of course he avoids the tutu-wearing elephant sitting between us, choosing the safer territory of demons. Then again, I asked about the demon and suicides, not us.
“You working tomorrow?”
“Not tomorrow. But I am the next day.”
“I’ll be at your house at seven in the morning. Be ready to go.”
With those words, he ends the call.
Not a bad start. At least he talked. More like growled. Beggars can’t be choosers, can they?
You can find all Karilyns’ books here: Amazon: iBooks, Banes&Noble, The Wild Rose Press
More About the Author:
Currently working on her urban fantasy series, A Demon Huntress, Karilyn Bentley blends magic, dark fantasy and romance mixed with a touch of funny that her readers expect and love. When she’s not busy writing, Karilyn enjoys reading and recently learned she loves sledding down hills into snowbanks. Stop by her website at www.karilynbentley.com and discover your next paranormal read!
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It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with Devil Take me!
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged Adventures, Demon Huntress Series, Demons, Devil Take Me, Karilyn Bentley, Urban Fantasy by Tena Stetler with 19 comments.
Thank you for having me on today Tena!! I love your peanut butter cookies! 🙂
Interesting interview. I always enjoy learning more about authors. So…you’re a pantster. Not an easy way to write a book. If you’re like me, the revising is challenging. But you make it work. All the best.
Thank you CB! Yes, I’m a pantser, although I did have to write an outline of sorts for the Demon Huntress series. Surprisingly, (for me anyway!) the outline was very helpful. I’ll be trying that out again for future books! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by CB! I think Karilyn has a winner series !
Thank you Tena! I’m glad you like the series! I hope you enjoy it!! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your new book with us! Good lick. Can’t wait to read Devil Take Me’
Hi Karilyn. I also write at my dining table, but with my laptop, I move around a lot. So I start there and then move throughout the house. 🙂 Can’t wait to read your book.
Thank you Jennifer!! I hope you enjoy it!! 🙂
I love Tena’s Speed Round. I always envision her guests’ hands hovering over a red buzzer. LOL And I love learning about fellow authors. Karilyn, cornbread and syrup took me back to my childhood! So delicious.
Your books sound just as yummy!
Best wishes and lots of sales!
Thank you Sandy!! The speed round was fun! Hard to come up with one word answers, though! 🙂 Have a great day and Happy Reading!
Loved getting to know you better, Karilyn! Best of luck with your new book.
Thank you Barbara!!! 🙂
Loved to get to know you. Best wishes on your book. It sounds great!
Thank you Ilona!!! 🙂
Love that you’d buy a new kitchen table–I can imagine what the old one looks like after so much use!
Thank you MS! We need a new table. It’s on the to-do list for this year. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Great author interview…loved the questions. Best of luck, Karilyn. Your book sounds awesome.
Thank you CB!!! 🙂
Great interview, Karilyn. As others have said, it’s interesting learning about other writers. Best of luck with your book.