Hello everyone, we’re very happy today to have M.L. Brennan on the blog. You don’t know her? Really? She writes an amazing series: American Vampire and the second book was released in January. You want to know more about it? Of course you want to! You can find our review here. As you can see this series is a must read!
And because we love you, you’ll also be able to discover this little interview with Fort, the main character of the series and I’m sure he’ll convince you to read the whole series! Enjoy! And thanks to the author for the answers.
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– Can you present youself and your family?
My mother is over six-hundred years old, and the most powerful vampire on the East Coast. She controls a good chunk of the Eastern seaboard in an iron fist, and she’s had a hand in every presidential election that this country has ever had. Before that she would meddle in town council meetings. She might look like a sweet little old woman, but she’s got fangs — literally, she’s got fangs. They look like she stole them from a tiger.
My sister Prudence dates back to the American Revolution, and her sociopathic tendencies work really well with her day job in the financial industry. She’s threatened to kill me before, and once tried to let someone else do the job, but lately she seems less homicidal and more curious, which is enough to terrify me.
My brother Chivalry is the one I’m closest to — he was born around the end of the Civil War, so he understands me a bit better, given that he’s the only other member of my family who doesn’t pre-date the cotton gin. I think of him as a very refined Bluebeard — he’s on wife #19.
And then there’s me — I’m 27, have a degree in film theory from Brown, and my latest field of employment is waiting tables. I happen to think there’s a moral issue with killing people — my family doesn’t really get it. They also don’t get why I’m a vegetarian.
– Is it difficult to come from a family like that?
Oh, absolutely. I’d seek therapy, but then my sister would probably kill my therapist.
– Is it really important for you to live away from them?
Even though it means living in a periodically-vermin-infested (the landlord just sprayed) apartment and depending on a revolving-door of horrendous roommates to make rent, yes. I would never want to live with my family again.
– If you could, would you prefer to be human?
Of course! I’m still transitioning (think of it as vampire puberty and you’re not far off), but how can I know that on the other side of it I’ll still be who I am, and feel the way I do now? How can I know that I’ll still have the same values and beliefs? My siblings couldn’t find empathy with a flashlight and a slide-ruler — I’m very afraid that I’ll lose that.
American Vampire, Book 2
Synopsis: Underemployed by day. Undead by night.
Underachieving film theory graduate and vampire Fortitude Scott may be waiting tables at a snooty restaurant run by a tyrannical chef who hates him, but the other parts of his life finally seem to be stabilizing. He’s learning how to rule the Scott family territory, hanging out more with his shapeshifting friend Suzume Hollis, and has actually found a decent roommate for once.
Until he finds his roommate’s dead body.
The Scott family cover-up machine swings into gear, but Fort is the only person trying to figure out who (or what) actually killed his friend. His hunt for a murderer leads to a creature that scares even his sociopathic family, and puts them all in deadly peril.
Keeping secrets, killing monsters, and still having to make it to work on time? Sometimes being a vampire really sucks.
Thanks to the publisher you can win a copy of Iron Night but the giveaway is open to US&CAN only.
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
This is exciting, Melliane. I haven’t started this series yet, but it’s been on my radar for a while, and it looks really good 🙂
As you know, I truly love vampires and urban fantasy, and American Vampire seems to include both 🙂
Have a lovely Valentine’s Day.
kimbacaffeinate
Love the interview, I have Generation V in my tbr pile and cannot wait to read it. Thank so much for sharing and for the giveaway.
A.Caldwell
Loved the interview. I am adding this series to my to read list. It sounds fascinating. Thank’s for sharing and the giveaway!
blodeuedd
One day, one day I must buy book 1 !
Celine
Hmm, I hadn’t heard of this series before! I’m not sure whether this is my cup of tea, but we’ll find out I guess 🙂
Thanks for sharing! <3
Braine Talk Supe
I’m DYING to read this series! Love the interview. Happy V-Day babe!
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh I so need to read this series. That family sounds like a hoot (said in the most respectful way… glances at his sister…). 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Pam (@MoonlightReader)
I love the character interview. I hadn’t heard of this series before, but it looks good and unique too. Hope you have a great Friday!
~Pam @ Moonlight Reader
erinf1
I’ve really wanted to read this series for a while now. Thanks so much for sharing and I”m definitely going to have to bump this to the top of my want list 🙂
Michelle Willms
This sounds like an incredibly interesting and refreshing series. I loved the interview. I have a sibling who kind of reminds me of…well I better watch what I say or I might wind up floating with the fishes.
Mary @Sweeping Me
I love the interview. What a great and different name for a character love it (Fort). I am sure it’s hard being a hot vampire.
Mary
Mirlou
Love the interview. The story sound good.
Thank for the giveaway!
fantasybooksaddict
Taguée 🙂 http://fantasybooksaddict.blogspot.fr/2014/02/le-tag-du-blogueur-convivial.html
Stephanie F.
I loved the first book in the series. The characters and story were unique and intriguing. Can’t wait to read this one.
Great post and interview.
Jen B.
I have had Generation V on my wish list for a while. This post makes me want to read it more. Thanks for the giveaway!
bn100
Nice interview
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
hahaha, great post! I have the first book and sooo need to get to it soon. 🙂 Thank you!
Shelley Romano
I’d love to win a copy of this book. I read the first one and it was actually unique to me in many ways. Great post and interview.