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Welcome Gracen Miller

Pimpin' Reads is honored to have Gracen on the blog.  Thank you

Angels and Demons
By: Gracen Miller


Where does the road to Hell begin?

“Hark the fallen angels sing, glory to the newborn King…”

Did you catch the difference in the stanza? Welcome to the world of the Road to Hell Series, where angels aren’t necessarily looking out for the good of mankind!

With good intentions?

Angels were believed to be messengers from God, as well as protectors of mankind, while offering them guidance. It is believed there are different levels of angels. The most lethal of the lot are archangels, which are God’s warriors. Many of us are familiar with God’s main messenger, Gabriel, who performs acts of justice for God. Most of us know his fiercest fighter, Michael, an archangel with a flaming sword. Two angels were sent to save Lot and his wife from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Angels visited other godly people in the Bible to guide them from whatever crisis was ongoing or about to occur.  But not all angels came with good intentions…

Or demonic design?

The Book of Enoch relates that 200 angels departed heaven and came to earth to marry and have children with human women. Some believe that their offspring are Nephilim and are the Giants from the David and Goliath story. Another accepted belief is that Lucifer was an angel, and he rebelled against God and led a revolt in heaven. We all know that Lucifer is now believed to be the devil or Satan, the one who rules Hell and tempts us away from God.

Hell’s become more than just a playground for the wicked…

But maybe legends aren’t as accurate as history would have us believe…

In a small, sleepy Alabama town the battle for mankind's liberty has begun...

What would you do if your son went homicidal overnight and you learn a demon has designs on your future? It wouldn’t help that your expertise isn’t in supernatural warfare or that you don’t even believe in God for that matter? And how would you handle it if your best friend sold his soul to the devil to save your life?

Madison Wescott from my Road to Hell Series isn’t going down without a fight. Growing up a Baptist preacher’s daughter, she knows all the ins and outs of Biblical scripture, she just stopped believing it all, discounted them as fairytales to keep people scared into righteousness. Discovering that demons are very real and have targeted her family, she won’t let that stop her determination to avoid the blueprint life has designed for her and her son. And when Nix sells his soul to save her life, she’ll do anything to save him, even open Pandora’s Box…but once you open it, there’s no turning back!

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You can read the first three chapters of Pandora’s Box and Hell’s Phoenix, on my blog at:
http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com/ (click on the links at the top of the page). NOTE: Books must be read in order.

Leave a comment for a chance to win your choice of one of the buttons/pins pictured below…but PLEASE leave your email address so I can contact you if you’re the winner!!! Winner will be drawn on March 2nd, sometime after noon CST.


Thanks for having me with you today, Jowanna!

Huggles,
Gracen

Where you can stalk me—not really!—but I would love to meet and interact with you:

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/gracen.miller
Road to Hell series FB Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Road-to-Hell-series/112564408814796?ref=ts
Website: www.gracen-miller.com
Blog: http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com/
My Publisher: www.decadentpublishing.com


Pandora’s Box Blurb (book 1):

Where does the road to Hell begin?

What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn't believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn't know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened with demonic connections.

With good intentions? Or by demonic design?

Phoenix Birmingham bursts into Madison’s life in a whirlwind of sarcasm and sexual appeal. A hero for the masses—and for her jaded heart—but few will ever know the sacrifices he has made or the sacrifices to come. Discovering her entire life has been influenced by multifaceted paranormal beings, Madison is determined to defeat the apocalyptic blueprint fate has decreed, but only one man dares to challenge the supernatural forces manipulating them. Even with Phoenix's aid, can destiny be denied? Or will demonic design prevail while they pay the crucial price with their souls?

In a small, sleepy Alabama town the battle for mankind's liberty has begun...

Hell’s Phoenix Blurb (book 2):

Hell’s become more than just a playground for the wicked…

Going to Hell was supposed to save Madison, but knowing she’s dead because of his failure leaves Nix with only one thing to live for. Revenge. With Micah’s help he learns to use his Messianic power. Anything for Mads has become his mantra, even if it means killing innocents to gather the power he needs to succeed. A tsunami he unleashes on a Gulf Coast city is stopped with magical interference, and Nix is more than surprised to feel Madison in the opposing magic. Can he and Micah set a trap to lure her out?

Pandora’s Box…once you open it, there’s no turning back!

Madison has done the unthinkable, opened Pandora’s Box to save Nix from Hell. And failed. She’s willing to risk her own life to rescue Nix, but she worries about the welfare of her accomplice in the mission and leaving her son behind. Following up on a lead, she’s ambushed by Nix and Micah. Shocked and hurt to discover Nix has become a willing participant of Hell, she’s more certain than ever she won’t escape the demonic fate her husband outlined for her. While in Hell, she discovers denying the emergence of her succubus is futile, which means getting Nix out of Hell after embracing her inner demon just became a very real dilemma…







PANDORA’S BOX is available now at the following sites in ebook and print formats:

Decadent Publishing: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=326&osCsid=197c7ca45f989e3b22059c5b92c9475d

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRSZRG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_g351_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0V85TMYT088EG6C8W16V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pandoras-box-gracen-miller/1105010763?ean=2940011467097&itm=3&usri=gracen%2bmiller

ARe (ebook only):  http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-pandora039sbox-594252-140.html

Smashwords (ebook only): http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/82329


HELL’S PHOENIX available now at the following sites:
Decadent Publishing: 

Amazon: 



Barnes & Noble: Coming Soon

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No Dogs Allowed

What inspired you to write No Dogs Allowed?

What inspired me? To be honest my 'girls' challenged me. A couple of friends~ JoAnne Kenrick, Gracen Miller, and Deena Remiel (Check out their work!) all have 1Night Stand stories, and encouraged me to come to the 'dark-side' with them in the multi-author series. Another friend, Margie Hall helped me complete it by having a writing competition with me. (Sounds weird to some, but its a great motivator!) 
You seem to have a fascination with shifters, what started it?

This will be another weird answer to a normal seeming question! ^-^  As a child I was into the strange and unusual. I loved (and still do) horror movies, Dean Koontz and Stephen King books. Anything that went bump in the night. I was one of those bad kids that would stay up waiting for their parents to go to sleep so they could sneak out into the living room and watch things they weren't normally allowed like The Howling, Christine, and Carrie. That love of the strange and unusual carried over into adulthood. If books are escapes, then why read something about the everyday?
Did you research the Xolo before writing the book?

I actually knew about Xolos from helping my (at the time 8 year old) daughter with an assignment, which is why I chose that. xD But I did do more research into them before completing No Dogs Allowed.They have a really interesting history, and I thought they should be brought to the public's eye, so to speak. A breed that is so ugly its cute, that has an interesting and proud heritage. Besides what a great thing for a character to have to deal with huh? ;) 

Raphael is ultra sexy on your book cover, who designed it?

I really lucked out, to be honest. I got the same designer for both my covers~ Mina Carter. She's so talented at bringing heat to a cover! ^-^ 
Do you know the models name? 

*hangs head* Sadly I don't but I wouldn't mind knowing Raphs name! ^-^ He's a hawtie!
What advise do you have for other authors?
Honestly? Don't give up! If you can only think about writing then write! But ALWAYS keep an open mind and listen to your editors. They're there to help you make your story better. And learn how to self edit, that's a huge part of getting accepted. Take out as many 'bad' words as possible~ was, said, then; watch out for too many words that end in ly; and watch your tense changes and head hops.~ Those are all biggies. 



Kenya. She hadn’t counted on a hotel full of dogs giving her sneezing fits anytime she leaves her room. How can she get in relaxation, or even meet a guy when every one she encounters brings on an allergy attack? 

Desperate and blotchy, she decides to try 1Night Stand. Maybe Madame Eve can set her up with a man who will knock her socks off before she knocks him off his feet? Or at least one she can date without taking a Benadryl. 

Kenya finds herself blown away, in a different way, by handsome, charming, explosively sexy Raphael. But they are worse than apples and oranges—they are cat and dog, a huge problem any day of the week, even if she wasn’t allergic to his type






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Decadent Publishing Blog Tour

For the BANNED BOOKS HOP click on the Blog Hop TAB above!
You can also scroll down and enter the drawing for MASQUERADE

I am so excited about being a part of this tour.  Thanks so much Deena for coming.


Michael D’Angelo, Brethren Protector Exposed!
It’s taken a bit of hustling and fancy footwork, but at long last, Pimpin’ and I have cornered Michael D’Angelo for his first interview ever! And believe me, we won’t let him go until he’s answered all our questions! So sit back, relax, and enjoy getting to know our Brethren Protector extraordinaire!










DR: So Michael, we finally got you cornered! (I chuckle.) Pimpin’ and I have been dying to get our hands on you ever since Emma and Hannah appeared over at Kelly Mueller’s place, www.Books-n-Kisses.com.

MD: Oh, really? Do I need to call Emma for security? (He winks.)

DR: (winks back.) Oh, there’s nothing to be afraid of, Michael. It’s just little ol’ us asking you questions that your fans would like answered.

PR:  Yes Michael (coughs) it’s just us.  Don’t be shy.

MD: I think I can deal with that. I mean, I’m a tough enough guy. I can handle whatever you throw at me.

DR: Well, I’m ready to throw down. How about you, Jo?

PR:  Oh, I am more than ready!

DR: OK, first question, Michael. How long have you been on Earth?

MD: I’ve been here for about 2 millennia now
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DR: What time period is your favorite?

MD: Oh, you know it’s gotta be right now, Deena. I couldn’t imagine not having Emma and the kids in my life.
DR: Good answer! No doghouse for you! So, let’s get to the nitty gritty. Boxers or briefs, and what do you wear to bed?

MD: Whoa, you don’t waste any time, do ya? (laughs and shakes head) Well, if you all really must know, I wear boxer briefs during the day, and I wear my wings at night. (winks)

DR: Nice. (smiles and nods approvingly) About those wings, Michael. They set our hearts aflutter in Trinity, so what’s the deal with them? Can you describe what a touch to those wispy tufts of magic do to you?

MD: (coughs) What’s the rating on this place? Hopefully not PG…

PR:  If you look in the left hand corner it is a solid “R”.  Go ahead you’re good.  (Tucks hands under chin. Bats eyes)

MD: All right, well, when Emma touches my wings while we make love, it sends millions of electrical impulses through each and every barb and quill, the nerve endings of my wings, straight to my brain and my “other brain”. Honestly, that woman can bring an orgasm on with those magical hands of hers, I tell ya.

DR: (fans self, eyeing Michael’s wings ) And what if I were to touch them right now?

MD: It would feel mighty fine, but in a “scratch my back” kinda way. Sorry!
DR: (sighs resignedly) That’s okay. I understand. You’ve only got wings for Emma. Anyway, back to the questions. So how do you keep in shape? I mean, really, those abs of yours are killer scrumptious!

MD: (raises his shirt, flexes, and points to his stomach) You mean these bumpy things? I work-out with Emma. For every ten sit-ups I do, I get a kiss. If I do fifty, I get to touch her, if you know what I mean. Guess how many sit-ups I do a day?

DR: I don’t know… a hundred?

MD: How about two hundred fifty or more! Yeah, I like “working out” a lot! Ha ha ha!

DR: Lucky woman, whew! So how’s the balance between Good and Evil been lately?

MD: Well, it’s been relatively quiet lately, but the guys get busy from time to time with minor demonic eruptions. You know, where there’s temptation, there’s bound to be Evil lurking.

DR: How are the other Brethren doing since the showdown earlier this year?

MD: They’re good, they’re good. Except for a couple who Emma and I are keeping an eye on. Nathanael’s always acted a bit different from us. I mean, he’s had a really challenging life on Earth, being in the military world for centuries and now bounty hunting,so maybe that’s just who he is. But Raphael is concerning us. Ever since the last war, he hasn’t been himself, and not working much either. Emma’s gonna talk to him if he keeps putting off his latest mission.

DR: Hmmm. I hope he’s okay. We don’t need to be another Brethren down…

MD: I know, but we’re getting a new Brethren soon. E.L. takes his time, though, with matters such as this so who knows how long it will take.

DR: What’s in the future for the D’Angelo family?

MD: Well, you’ll just have to keep writing to find out, won’t ya?

DR: Oh ho ho! You are a smart one! (laughs) Thanks so much for being such a good sport, Michael! Say hello to Emma for me and kiss the kids…

MD: Sure thing, Deena. Jowanna, thanks for having me over today. Deena may have some pictures of me for you to hang onto if you’d like. (winks)

PR:  I would like VERY much.  Thank you for coming. 

In honor of Michael’s unprecedented appearance, he has brought along a free eBook of TRINITY for one lucky commenter! He’s agreed to take on more questions, so when you ask him a question and include your email address, not only will he answer them personally, you will be entered to win this FREE eBook!


To Buy:
 
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trinity-deena-remiel/1030557676?ean=2940011230776&itm=9&usri=trinity
http://www.amazon.com/Trinity-The-Brethren-Series-ebook/dp/B004T3V8ZU/ref=pd_sim_kinc_2?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2
Good luck to all!
Hugs,
Deena Remiel
FIND ME!
www.deenaremiel.com
http://riseofthebrethren.wordpress.com
http://paraposse.blogspot.com
http://plotmamas.com
www.facebook.com/deena.remiel
Extras! Extras! Here are some pictures Michael left of him, Raphael, and Nathanael for Pimpin’ Reads and her readers! Enjoy…
        MICHAEL



       
































 RAPHAEL




           NATHANAEL




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Welcome Guest Blogger: Gracen Miller

I would like to welcome Gracen Miller, author of Pandora's Box to the Blog.  Thanks so much.







 is a hopeless daydreamer masquerading as a "normal" person in southern society. When not writing, she's a full-time football/basketball/guitar mom for her two sons and a devoted wife to her real-life hero-husband. She's addicted to writing, paranormal romance novels and movies, Alabama football and coffee…addictions are not necessarily in order of priority. She is convinced coffee is nectar from the gods and blending coffee and writing together generates the perfect creative merger. Many of her creative worlds are spawned from coffee highs.











WARNING: Content may be offensive to some individuals. Proceed with caution.







NEPHILIM

By: Gracen Miller

Nephilim. Half-breed offspring, born from mortals and angels…biblical legends, giants, that jeopardized mankind. Welcome to my world where anything can and does exist, and new demons are spawned at random.

But Nephilim aren’t new, they come straight from the Bible.

When men began to increase in number on earth and daughters were born to them, 2the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. 3Then the LORD said, ‘My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is a mortal; his days will be a hundred and twenty years.’ 4The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of men and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:1-4

There are many theories as it relates to who and what the “sons of God” and the Nephilim are.

Theory One: The “sons of God” were fallen angels. Many believe that the Nephilim were what was thought to be the giants in the Bible because it was thought they were the offspring of angels and human women.

Theory Two: The “sons of God” were probably not human, not even born on earth. Ancient Aliens, anyone? lol

Theory Three: The “sons of God” were nothing more than righteous men, as opposed to the earthly non-righteous individuals during those sinful days before the great flood.

Theory Four: The “sons of God” are a hybrid race that is distinctly different from us humans, but sexually compatible with human reproduction. In any event, the “sons of God” are specifically set apart from the “daughters of men”, so they were obviously a separate race and their offspring were the Nephilim.

Theory Five: The “sons of God” were other created men. It is widely accepted by Biblical believers that Adam and Eve were the only humans first created by God. However, the Bible does not detail or describe every individual on earth, not even every important person on earth to Him. Only significant situations and the people involved with those situations are included in Biblical Texts. There is no certainty that God created only Adam and Eve. For all we know, he could have created a whole nation of people, but only Adam and Eve were important.

Off topic: I probably could have found more theories had I kept searching. I figured this was more than enough. ;-)

The book of Job suggests that the sons of God were angelic in nature. Job 1:6 “Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.” And again in Job 2:1, “Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord.”

The Grigori were also considered fallen angels who had mated with mortal women, which gave birth to a hybrid race known as the Nephilim. In the Book of Enoch, the Grigori were known as the “Watchers”, which were angels that had been sent to earth to do nothing more than watch over God’s human creation. Enoch details how the Grigori began to lust after human women, marry them and lived among mortals. Their children were purported to be giant savages that endanger humankind by pillaging the earth. They were corrupt and taught the mortals the necessities of civilization that God had kept secret. According to Jude 1:6, God has bound the Grigori on the Earth until Judgment Day.

So, were the Nephilim the offspring of the “sons of God” and the “daughters of men”? Were these “sons of God” fallen angels on the side of Satan? Or could they be angels watching and living among us that have become fascinated and enraptured by God’s mortal creation, not fallen on Satan’s side, but just fallen from God’s celestial design?

Of course, all of this is assuming one believes in Biblical principles. What do you think?

The idea of Nephilim interests me, but instead of having “giants” represent Nephilim, I took a more unassuming approach in Pandora’s Box, book one Road to Hell series, available now through Decadent Publishing and your online e-book publishers (Amazon, Smashwords, etc.). Buy Links are available below.

Leave a comment for a chance to win a Pandora’s Box T-shirt, but PLEASE leave your email address so I can contact you if you’re the winner!!! Also Gracen has decided to give a copy away of her e- book for Pandora's Box.  How exciting!    

Thanks for having me today! It’s been a pleasure and I hope to meet more people on the road to hell adventure. ;-)

Huggles,
Gracen

Where you can stalk me—not really!—but I would love to meet and interact with you:

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/gracen.miller (Consumes way too much of my time!)
Road to Hell series FB Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Road-to-Hell-series/112564408814796?ref=ts
Website: www.gracenmiller.com
Blog: http://madisonroadtohell.blogspot.com/

Pandora’s Box Blurb:

Where does the road to Hell begin?

What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn't believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn't know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened with demonic connections.

With good intentions? Or by demonic design?

Phoenix Birmingham bursts into Madison’s life in a whirlwind of sarcasm and sexual appeal. A hero for the masses—and for her jaded heart—but few will ever know the sacrifices he has made or the sacrifices to come. Discovering her entire life has been influenced by multifaceted paranormal beings, Madison is determined to defeat the apocalyptic blueprint fate has decreed, but only one man dares to challenge the supernatural forces manipulating them. Even with Phoenix's aid, can destiny be denied? Or will demonic design prevail while they pay the crucial price with their souls?

In a small, sleepy Alabama town the battle for mankind's liberty has begun...


Pandora’s Box Excerpt:

“May I?” He held up the medical supplies.

She nodded and watched as he doused gauze with antiseptic. “Dr. Nix at your service,” he said with a grin, two adorable dimples charming her where words failed.

Madison rolled her eyes, and tipped her head to the side to give him better access. He brushed her hair off her neck, back behind her shoulder. Such a simple gesture, yet it felt terribly personal. The air grew thick and sticky with her awareness of him. She shifted in her seat and crossed her legs.

Madison stared into his eyes. Green, she thought, his eyes were green, gorgeous and intense, with ridiculously long eyelashes women would fantasize about. If they didn’t, they should. A flicker of compassion, concern, and something else she couldn’t identify flashed in his eyes.

“Ready?” he asked.

The husky tenor of his voice forced her gaze to shift to his mouth. Nice, sexy lips, designed for kissing. She gave a mental shake but couldn’t resist wondering how his mouth would feel on hers.

“Madison?” Humor deepened his voice, a touch of a smile tilted the edges of the lips she’d been fantasizing about, and she realized she still stared at them. “You ready?” he asked again, and her eyes widened in embarrassment over her foolish stupor.

She swallowed hard. “Yeah.” She whispered past the lump in her throat and forced her vision to lock on the wall over his shoulder. Good God, what was wrong with her? Her pulse throbbed like crazy, and she felt woozy. Loss of blood! Must be why she reacted that way. No other explanation made sense.

Even though the antiseptic stung like hell, the gentle touch coming from such a gruff man surprised her. “It’s not bad,” he said, dabbing the blood away. “Just a nick.”

Well, she could nix the blood loss theory. Exhaustion and stress were the only other excuses she could come up with. “I’ve suffered worse.” Her voice sounded off, kind of hoarse. She tried to clear her throat delicately, but he must have noticed her unease, because his perceptive eyes met hers. Again, she thought she caught the edge of concern reflected in their green depths.

“This isn’t the first time he’s attacked you?”

“No. It’s the first time he’s tried to seriously kill me, though.” She sighed as she closed her eyes, ready to give up fighting, the sudden tears threatening to fall. Okay, woozy and acting strange because of strain…not because of him. Seriously, as far as first impressions went, she wasn’t impressed.

I have already received four 5 star reviews for Pandora’s Box. To read what readers have had to say, visit the Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12394732-pandora-s-box

Pandora’s Box Buy Links:
Decadent Publishing: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=326&osCsid=197c7ca45f989e3b22059c5b92c9475d
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRSZRG/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_g351_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0V85TMYT088EG6C8W16V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
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