Catching Up With Shannon K. Butcher – Interview & Giveaway
The Reading Cafe is thrilled to welcome back the fabulous Shannon K. Butcher. Today Shannon will be discussing her new release, Willing Sacrifice, which is the 10th book in her wonderful Sentinel Wars series. Shannon will also tell us what she has upcoming.
Just below this post is our dual review of Willing Sacrifce.
Let’s talk to Shannon.
TRC: Hi Shannon. Thank you for taking the time to visit us again at The Reading Cafe, and to give us an update as to what you have upcoming, as well as what to expect in 2014.
Shannon: Thanks so much for having me back! It’s always great to come back for a visit.
This year will see the addition of one book to each of my two current series. First up is WILLING SACRIFICE, which came out this week. It’s the tenth installment of the Sentinel Wars series, and the conclusion to Torr and Grace’s storyline that so many of you have asked for. It’s a bit of a change of pace for what readers have come to expect from the series, but I hope folks enjoy it. I know I had a ton of fun writing it!
Next up is the fourth book of my romantic suspense series, the Edge. EDGE OF BETRAYAL comes out in November 2014, and revolves around computer genius Mira, and bad boy Adam.
TRC: Willing Sacrifice, which was released yesterday, is your 10th book in your wonderful Sentinel Wars series. Can you please tell us the premise of this series, for those who may not have read it?
Shannon: Sure. The Sentinel Wars is a dark paranormal romance series with plenty of action. There are three races of beings who are fighting back the forces of evil that plague Earth. They each have their own set of powers and skills, but all are vital to turning the tide of war against the demons that roam free, killing innocent humans.
Most of the books center around the Theronai, who are hot, tattooed, badass, sword-wielding warriors who have vowed to protect humans. Their kind is dying off because there are few females left and no more being born. Without their female counterparts, the power the men house grows until it becomes toxic and begins destroying their soul. Every male Theronai born knows he has an expiration date. As each leaf on their lifemark—a living tattoo that covers their chests—falls, a little piece of them dies.
In book one, these men come across a woman raised as human who had no idea what she really is—the first of her kind born in centuries. The series kicks off when she learns that she can wield the powers of magic and help stem the rising tide of demons out for human and Sentinel blood.
TRC: Can you give a brief description of Willing Sacrifice?
Shannon: Willing Sacrifice is the conclusion to a story I’ve been working on for years. Torr, one of the Theronai, was paralyzed while rescuing Grace and her brother from demons. Torr knew he could never be with Grace—he was helpless in his paralysis, and unable to protect her from the demons who wanted her blood. Grace knew that Torr would die if he didn’t go out into the world and find the woman who could save his soul and restore his failing body. As much as she wanted to save him, she was powerless to do so.
Without spoiling anything, their paths continued to cross for several books. Now, when Torr least expects it, he’s summoned to another world where the powerful Athanasian woman, Brenya, lives. She demands his help in accordance with a vow he made to her in the hopes of saving Grace’s life. He finds the woman he loves, but she no longer knows who he is. Her memory has been wiped clean of everything she ever knew.
The two of them set out into the wild, untamed wilderness to seek and destroy the source of evil that’s begun to trickle through a gateway so they can save the only world Grace has ever known.
Links to order Willing Sacrifice:
Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Barnes and Noble / KOBO / The Book Depository
TRC: When you were here last you mentioned that you were working on some other “fun paranormal projects”. Anything new on this?
Shannon: Nothing I’m ready to share yet. My schedule has been so busy that I’m still fighting to get new projects squeezed in between my contracted work. I just finished book five—the final book of the Edge series, and am getting set to start work on the next installment of the Sentinel Wars. Once that’s done, there will be a bit of time for my pet projects—most of which are so close to being done, I can taste it. 🙂
TRC: In your spare time, you design & create such beautiful jewelry. Has this always been a hobby, and how do you find time to make these unique creations?
Shannon: Thank you! I’ve always loved making things with my hands. It started with pretty rocks and dough made out of flour and water, and evolved into something that needs its own room to contain. The magpie in me has always appreciated shiny things, so making my own jewelry seemed a much saner option than going broke buying all the things that caught my eye.
I honestly don’t have a lot of time to bead anymore. I try to find one afternoon a month to play, but it often ends up being used to do all the important things that slide when I’m writing. The good news is that beads don’t expire, and they’re always there waiting patiently for me to find time to give them my attention.
The few things I am able to make end up going to contest prizes, raffle baskets or charity auctions. If you have a love of shiny things like I do, I encourage you to check out my website for whatever it is I’m giving away this month. 🙂
TRC: Thank you, Shannon for giving us an update on what we can look forward to in 2014, and we wish you the best with Willing Sacrifice.
Shannon: Thank you so much for letting me come out of my writing cave for a few minutes to visit. I spend so little time on social media these days, I really enjoy having an opportunity like this to let people know what’s going on in my writing life. Until next time…happy reading!
Shannon has graciously offered to give a member of The Reading Café a chance to win a signed copy of Willing Sacrifice, as well as a handmade necklace, bead embroidered by Shannon.
1. You must be a member at The Reading Cafe. If you are not a member, please register using the Log-In at the top of the page, or by using one of our social log-ins.
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3. Giveaway open to U.S. or Canada only
4. Contest runs from March 5 – March 8, 2014
