A Trace of Moonlight by Allison Pang + Giveaway


Abby Sinclair, Book 3

Synopsis: Drinking from the waters of lethe and offering herself up as Faerie’s sacrificial Tithe …these just might be the least of Abby Sinclair’s problems.

Abby’s pact with a demon—whether or not she remembers making it—is binding, so she’d better count herself lucky that (in the words of a daemon who knows better) there’s nearly always a loophole. But her friends’ reckless attempts to free her, well intentioned though they may be, set off a disastrous chain of events. In no time at all, Abby turns her incubus lover mortal and gets herself killed, cursed, and married to an elven prince whose mother wants her dead. She mighthave even been able to recover from all that had she not lost the Key to the CrossRoads to her mortal enemy, who promptly uses his restored power to wreak havoc on the OtherWorld and put its very existence in jeopardy.
Only one person can make things right again, but to find her, Abby must place her trust in allies of mixed loyalties, and conquer her nightmares once and for all.

Review: I love this series and I was waiting for this book with impatience. I had many questions throughout the story, and as I was happy to be right at the end of the novel! Yes this is my moment when I was proud of myself, because I was waiting to see what it was all along the book to finally know it at the bottom of the story. No, I will not reveal more than that (I must keep the surprise).

At the beginning of the book, Abby is only a shadow of herself, not even knowing who she is. It was quite sad to see her like that … She does not really understand what’s going on and at the same time she doesn’t care. But everything changes when she is killed by Maurice to return as she was before. But thanks to this, Maurice was able to steal the key and escape from his fate. And this is when the chaos falls upon the kingdom. Ion becomes human to save our heroine, but it is something that is not for him. Abby finds herself married to Talivar and must deal with the consequences. I will not say more, the summary already reveals a lot, many things happen in this story it is necessary to read it to understand what I mean.

I admit that I was very curious about this novel, we always ask ourselves a lot of questions about Abby. Yes, and my big, big question was about Talivar and Ion, I’m intrigued to know who she’ll really choose, but I think it is not yet the time for this (too bad). Well with these two men, it’s almost impossible for her to do that. But I still have a big preference for our little Elf, and it’s always difficult for me to understand her attraction for Ion while Talivar has so much to offer. I do not really know why because they both want to do everything for our heroine, but Talivar’s still my choice. We’ll see! The love triangle does not really bother me in itself, but I hope it will not last too long because Abby needs to find a solution that can work for everyone in the end. Yes, our heroine finally plays with the feelings of everyone, and we know that it will not end in a good way. However, it was very interesting to see how all behaved throughout history.

This novel provided a lot of surprises and I was completely conquered at the beginning of the story. It is also very hard to put the book down before finishing. And what about Phin? He is seen a little less than in the first two novels, but he is still funny and annoying as usual, but more than that, totally loyal to Abby. A new very good volume in a series that I recommend.

A marine biologist in a former life, Allison Pang turned to a life of crime to finance her wild spending habits and need to collect Faberge eggs. A cat thief of notable repute, she spends her days sleeping and nights scaling walls and wooing dancing boys….Well, at least the marine biology part is true. But she was taloned by a hawk once.  She also loves Hello Kitty, sparkly shoes, and gorgeous violinists.


She spends her days in Northern Virginia working as a cube grunt and her nights waiting on her kids and cats, punctuated by the occasional husbandly serenade. Sometimes she even manages to write. Mostly she just makes it up as she goes.
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A Trace of Moonlight d’Allison Pang (VO)


Abby Sinclair, Tome 3

Résumé (traduction personnelle) : Boire les eaux de lèthe et s’offrir elle-même en sacrifice pour la Tithe… Mais cela pourrait bien être le dernier problème d’Abby Sinclair.


Le pacte d’Abby avec un démon – qu’elle s’en rappelle ou pas – est sans échappatoire, elle espère donc être chanceuse (pour reprendre les termes du daemon), il existe toujours une alternative. Mais les constantes tentatives de ses amis pour la libérer, aussi bien intentionnées soient-elles, provoquent une chaine d’évènements catastrophiques. En peu de temps, Abby change son amant incubus en mortel et se fait tuer, maudire et se marie avec un prince elfe dont la mère la veut morte. Elle aurait pu être capable de se recouvrer de tout si elle n’avait pas perdu la Clef des CrossRoads, volée par un ennemi mortel, qui l’utilise afin de restaurer son pouvoir pour faire des ravages dans l’AutreMonde et mettre leur existence en jeu.


Une seule personne peut remettre de l’ordre dans le jeu, mais pour la trouver, Abby doit faire confiance à des alliés possédant un sens étrange de la loyauté, et conquérir ses cauchemars une fois pour toutes.
Avis : J’aime beaucoup cette série et j’avais hâte de lire ce troisième tome. Je me suis posée une question tout au long de l’histoire, et comme j’ai été contente d’avoir raison à la fin du livre ! Oui c’est mon moment : fière de moi, parce que j’attendais de voir ce qu’il en était tout le long du livre pour enfin connaître le fin mot de l’histoire. Non je ne dévoilerai pas plus que ça (il faut bien garder la surprise).

 On découvre au début du livre, une Abby qui n’est que l’ombre d’elle-même, ne sachant même pas qui elle est. C’était assez triste de la voir comme ça… Elle ne comprend pas vraiment ce qu’il se passe et en même temps se laisse faire. Mais tout va changer quand elle se fait tuer par Maurice, pour revenir telle qu’elle était auparavant. Mais grâce à cela, Maurice a pu lui voler la clef et ainsi échapper à toute justice. Et c’est là que le chaos tombe sur le royaume. Ion est devenu humain pour sauver notre héroïne, mais c’est quelque chose qui n’est pas pour lui. Abby se retrouve mariée à Talivar et se doit de gérer les conséquences. Je n’en dirais pas plus, le résumé en dévoile beaucoup et tant de choses se passent dans cette histoire qu’il est nécessaire de la lire pour comprendre de quoi je parle.
J’avoue que j’attendais ce roman avec impatience, il faut dire qu’on se pose toujours beaucoup de questions par rapport à Abby. Oui, et ma grande, grande question était au sujet de Talivar et Ion, j’attends avec impatience de savoir qui elle choisira vraiment, mais je crois que ce n’est pas encore pour cette fois-ci (dommage). Bon il faut dire qu’avec ces deux hommes c’est même quasiment impossible pour elle. Mais j’ai quand même une grosse préférence pour notre petit Elfe, et j’ai même de plus en plus de mal à comprendre son attraction pour Ion alors que Talivar a tellement à offrir. Je ne sais pas vraiment pourquoi car ils font tous les deux tout ce qu’ils peuvent pour notre héroïne, mais Talivar reste quand même mon choix final pour le moment. A voir ! Le triangle amoureux ne me dérange pas véritablement en soit, mais j’espère que cela ne durera pas trop longtemps et qu’Abby trouvera une solution qui conviendra à tout le monde à la fin. Oui parce que notre héroïne joue finalement avec les sentiments de tout le monde, et on sait que cela ne finira pas au mieux. C’était cependant très intéressant de voir comment tous se comportaient durant toute l’histoire.
Ce roman réserve énormément de surprises et j’ai été totalement conquise dès le début de l’histoire. Il est d’ailleurs très dur de poser le livre avant de l’avoir fini. Et que dire de Phin ? On le voit peut-être un peu moins que dans les deux premiers romans mais il est toujours aussi drôle et énervant que d’habitude, mais bien plus que ça, totalement loyal envers Abby. Un nouveau très bon tome pour une série que je recommande.

Stacking the Shelves #18



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Grab the Code

Première tombe sur la droite (Charley Davidson, 1) – Darynda Jones
A smashing, award-winning debut novel that introduces Charley Davidson: part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper
Charley sees dead people. That’s right, she sees dead people. And it’s her job to convince them to “go into the light.” But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e. murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she’s been having about an Entity who has been following her all her life…and it turns out he might not be dead after all. In fact, he might be something else entirely.

Charley Davidson est détective privée et faucheuse. Son boulot consiste à convaincre les morts « d’aller vers la lumière ». Mais ce n’est pas toujours si simple : parfois Charley doit les aider à accomplir quelque chose avant qu’ils acceptent de s’en aller, comme retrouver l’assassin de ces trois avocats. Ce qui ne serait pas un problème si Charley ne passait pas son temps à faire des rêves érotiques provoqués par une entité qui la suit depuis toujours… Or, il se pourrait que l’homme de ses rêves ne soit pas mort. Il pourrait même être tout à fait autre chose…
 Deuxième tombe sur la gauche (Charley Davidson, 2) – Darynda Jones 
Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can’t help but wonder what Cookie’s up to. Leather scrunch boots with a floral miniskirt? Together? Seriously? Cookie explains that a friend of hers named Mimi disappeared five days earlier and that she just got a text from her setting up a meet at a coffee shop downtown. They show up at the coffee shop, but no Mimi. But Charley finds a message on the bathroom wall. Mimi left a clue, a woman’s name. Mimi’s husband explains that his wife had been acting strange since she found out an old friend of hers from high school had been found murdered a couple weeks prior. The same woman Mimi had named in her message. Meanwhile, Reyes Alexander Farrow (otherwise known as the Son of Satan. Yes. Literally) has left his corporeal body and is haunting Charley. He’s left his body because he’s being tortured by demons who want to lure Charley closer. But Reyes can’t let that happen. Because if the demons get to Charley, they’ll have a portal to heaven. And if they have a portal to heaven…well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be pretty. Can Charley handle hot nights with Reyes and even hotter days tracking down a missing woman? Will Cookie ever get a true fashion sense? And is there enough coffee and chocolate in the world to fuel them as they do? 
Charley, détective privée et faucheuse, et Cookie, sa meilleure amie/réceptionniste, se lancent à la recherche d’une jeune femme, disparue depuis le meurtre d’une camarade de lycée. Pendant ce temps, Reyes – le fils de Satan ! – est sorti de son corps physique pour hanter Charley afin d’empêcher des démons de s’emparer de la jeune femme et d’accéder au ciel par son biais. Mais Charley pourra-t-elle supporter ses nuits ardentes avec Reyes et ses journées à cent à l’heure sur la piste d’une femme disparue ?
Fourth grave beneath my feet (Charley Davidson, 4) – Darynda Jones

Sometimes being the grim reaper really is that. Grim. And since Charley’s last case went so awry, she has taken a couple months off to wallow in the wonders of self-pity. But when a woman shows up on her doorstep convinced someone is trying to kill her, Charley has to force herself to rise above. Or at least get dressed. She quickly realizes something is amiss when everyone the woman knows swears she’s insane. The more they refute the woman’s story, the more Charley believes it.

In the meantime, the sexy, sultry son of Satan, Reyes Farrow, has been cleared of all charges. He is out of prison and out of Charley’s life, as per her wishes and several perfectly timed death threats. But his absence has put a serious crimp in her sex life. While there are other things to consider, like the fact that the city of Albuquerque has been taken hostage by an arsonist, Charley is having a difficult time staying away. Especially when it looks like Reyes may be involved. Just when life was returning to normal, Charley is thrust back into the world of crime, punishment, and the devil in blue jeans. 

 The Mage (Sons of Destiny, 8) – Jean Johnson

Eight brothers, born in four sets of twins, two years apart to the day–they fulfill the Curse of Eight Prophecy.  Though no longer trapped in exile, their growing family faces new problems.  The worst of those troubles now falls upon the last of the Sons of Destiny.

Hope, Morganen’s foretold bride, has finally arrived on the island.  She hasn’t been telling the full truth about herself, and the consequences will stretch further than even she anticipates.  Just as Morg gets used to Hope’s revelation, new enemies arrive on the Isle, seeking to steal away the brothers’ chances at creating a new nation.  During the attack, an old foe resurfaces and strikes amid the confusion, kidnapping the final bride-to-be.

Either Morg will rescue Hope and help his family complete the Prophecies of the Seer Draganna and the last Duchess of Nightfall, carving a new kingdom in the process…or their enemies will be free to slaughter them all…

 A trace of Moonlight (Abby Sinclair, 3) – Allison Pang

Drinking from the waters of lethe and offering herself up as Faerie’s sacrificial Tithe . . . these just might be the least of Abby Sinclair’s problems. 

Abby’s pact with a daemon—whether or not she remembers making it—is binding, so she’d better count herself lucky that (in the words of a daemon who knows better) there’s nearly always a loophole. But her friends’ reckless attempts to free her, well intentioned though they may be, set off a disastrous chain of events. In no time at all, Abby turns her incubus lover mortal, then gets herself killed, cursed, and married to an elven prince whose mother wants her dead. On top of everything else, she’s lost the Key to the CrossRoads to her mortal enemy, who promptly uses his restored power to wreak havoc on the OtherWorld and put its very existence in jeopardy. Only one person can make things right again, but to find her, Abby must place her trust in allies of mixed loyalties, and conquer her nightmares once and for all.

Dead, undead or somewhere in Between (Rhiannon’s Law, 1) – J.A. Saare
One bad corpse can ruin your whole day.

No one knows that better than Rhiannon Murphy.

She left behind the flash and sass of Miami for the no-nonsense groove of New York City, eager for a clean slate and a fresh start. A bartender by trade, a loud mouth by choice, and a necromancer by chance; she managed to keep her nifty talent hidden from those around her—until now.

The deliciously good-looking vampire, Disco, knows her secret. When he strolls into her bar to solicit help investigating the mysterious disappearances of his kind from the city, Rhiannon discovers he’s not the kind of person that appreciates the significance of the word no.

But in a world where vampires peddle their blood as the latest and greatest drug of choice, it’s only a matter of time before the next big thing hits the market. Someone or something is killing vampires to steal their hearts, and unlike Rhiannon, this isn’t their first stroll around the undead block.

Edge of Oblivion (Night Prowler, 2) – J.T. Geissinger
In a dark underground cell, Morgan Montgomery waits to die. A member of the Ikati, an ancient tribe of shape-shifters, Morgan stands convicted of treason. And Ikati law clearly spells out her fate: death to all who dare betray.

But there is a glimmer of hope. Thanks to her friendship with Jenna, the new queen of the Ikati, Morgan has one last chance to prove her loyalty. She must discover and infiltrate the headquarters of the Expurgari, the Ikati’s ancient enemy, so they can be destroyed once and for all. The catch? She has only a fortnight to complete her mission and will be accompanied by Xander Luna, the tribe’s most feared enforcer. If Morgan fails, her life is forfeit. Because Xander is as lethal as he is loyal, and no one—not even this beautiful, passionate renegade—will distract him from his mission. But as the pair races across Europe into the heart of Italy, the attraction blooming between them becomes undeniable. Suddenly more than justice is at stake: so is love.

 Daughter of the Sword (Fated Blades, 1) – Steve Bein

Mariko Oshiro is not your average Tokyo cop. As the only female detective in the city’s most elite police unit, she has to fight for every ounce of respect, especially from her new boss. While she wants to track down a rumored cocaine shipment, he gives her the least promising case possible. But the case—the attempted theft of an old samurai sword—proves more dangerous than anyone on the force could have imagined.

The owner of the sword, Professor Yasuo Yamada, says it was crafted by the legendary Master Inazuma, a sword smith whose blades are rumored to have magical qualities. The man trying to steal it already owns another Inazuma—one whose deadly power eventually comes to control all who wield it. Or so says Yamada, and though he has studied swords and swordsmanship all his life, Mariko isn’t convinced.

But Mariko’s skepticism hardly matters. Her investigation has put her on a collision course with a curse centuries old and as bloodthirsty as ever. She is only the latest in a long line of warriors and soldiers to confront this power, and even the sword she learns to wield could turn against her.

 A Witch before dying (A wishcraft mystery, 2) – Heather Blake

Darcy Merriweather is Salem, Massachusetts’ newest resident Wishcrafter—a witch who can grant wishes for others. While Darcy isn’t able to grant wishes for herself, she does possess a certain knack for solving problems—including the occasional murder…

When Darcy is hired by Elodie Keaton to clean up her missing mother’s disorderly home, the Wishcrafter is certainly up for the task. After all, the motto of her Aunt Ve’s personal concierge service As You Wish is “No Job Impossible.” But beneath the piles of old newspapers and knickknacks Darcy discovers something much more disturbing—Patrice Keaton’s body.

Darcy’s determined to give Elodie peace of mind by investigating her mother’s disappearance and death. Patrice was last seen over a year ago after a fight with her Charmcrafter boyfriend. Was her murder a crime of passion? Or were Patrice’s troubles caused by the Anicula, a wish-granting amulet? Now Darcy has to not only find a killer, she has to find the Anicula— before the power of ultimate wish fulfillment falls into the wrong hands…

  

A Sliver Of Shadow by Allison Pang (VO)

Abby Sinclair, Book 2

Synopsis: Just when her new life as a TouchStone – a mortal bound to help OtherFolk cross between Faery and human worlds – seems to be settling down, Abby Sinclair is left in charge when the Protectorate, Moira, leaves for the Faery Court. And when the Protectorate’s away…let’s just say things spiral out of control when a spell on Abby backfires and the Faery Queen declares the Doors between their worlds officially closed.

The results are disastrous for both sides: OtherFolk trapped in the mortal world are beginning to fade, while Faerie is on the brink of war with the daemons of Hell. Along with her brooding eleven prince Talivar and sexy incubus Brystion, Abby ventures to the CrossRoads in an attempt to override the Queen’s magic. But nothing in this beautiful, dangerous realm will compare to the discoveries she’s making about her past, her destiny, and what she will sacrifice for those she loves.

Review:  Here we are again for a new adventure of Abby Sinclair, an amazing woman. I really enjoyed the first book and I was very curious to get into this story. I can say I’m more than happy now, because I think this volume was even better than the first one. Of course, we can find all the characters from the first book, and it was a real pleasure. Phin is always here, always the same, and as much annoying as interesting. (Well, I confess, a lot annoying lol).
We hadn’t learned a lot of information about the other world, but it was quite intriguing and I wished I could learn more about it. And finally my wish has been granted, and even more. It’s really pleasant to discover this new world we don’t know anything about. It’s complete, well structured and full of creatures we’ve never met yet. It’s nice to understand some ramifications in this universe, to know how these different kinds of populations are ruled. Some new characters are introduced to us, some important for the story and even for the next books (or I hope so because I’m very curious about them). We can also learn a lot of information about our heroine, about her life, things we couldn’t have wondered but which were a great idea.

Abby manages to haveso many problems in so little time, it was unexpected, poor Abby. Because, yes, I think it’s the most unlucky girl sometimes but I confess in her misfortune she has some wonderful allies. Who wouldn’t want to have the sexy Brystion or the sublime Talivar? Because I would love to be in her shoes, just for that! Her relationships are complicated with all these persons and we wonder what will finally happen, but of course, nothing is simple and I think the choice would be very difficult at the end.

This new book mixes action, love, battles and even complots. We have a lot of questions about all the characters and we doubt about them too. The story is presented all along the important events which allow us to have a fast rhythm. The reader is totally immerged in the story and we hope we could perceive the end of the novel. The book is predictable for some little points but most of the elements are a big surprise and we therefore discover them with pleasure. I wondered until the last pages how Allison Pang could finish the story after all these events and I confess I didn’t expect that. Not at all! It’s an amazing end for some characters, a bad one for others but it’s one that opens a lot of new possibilities for the third novel. Indeed, this end is a terrible cliffhanger, and now I just want one thing, read the next one to know what will happen.

The rhythm is fluid and the story very interesting. If you enjoyed the first book, it’s more than probable you’ll love this one. I would like to thank Allison pang who gives me the opportunity to read this ARC, because I really loved it.


A Sliver Of Shadow de Allison Pang (VO)

Abby Sinclair, Tome 2

Résumé (Traduction Personnelle) :Juste quand sa nouvelle vie en tant que “TouchStone” – un lien mortel afin d’aider les Autres à passer entre “Faery” et le monde humain – semble se calmer, Abby Sinclair se retrouve en charge de tout quand le protectorat, Moira, part pour la cour des faes. Et quand le protectorat est loin… disons seulement que les choses sont complètement hors contrôle quand un sort se retourne contre Abby et que la reine des Faes déclare que les Portes d’entre mondes sont officiellement fermées.

Le résultat est désastreux des deux côtés : Les autres piégés dans le monde mortel commencent à se faner, tandis que la Faerie est sur le pied de guerre contre les démons de l’enfer. Accompagnée du prince Talivar et du sexy incube Brystion, Abby s’aventure au croisement afin de changer la magie de la reine. Mais rien dans cette contrée magnifique et dangereuse n’est comparable aux découvertes qu’elle va faire au sujet de son passé, sa destinée et ce qu’elle sacrifiera pour ceux qu’elle aime.

Avis :  Nous revoilà partis pour une nouvelle aventure d’Abby Sinclair, une jeune femme hors du commun. J’avais beaucoup apprécié le premier tome et j’étais vraiment curieuse de pouvoir enfin me plonger dans la suite de l’histoire. Je dois dire que j’en suis plus que contente, car je trouve que ce volume est encore meilleur que le précédent. Bien sûr on retrouve tous les personnages du premier tome, ce qui d’ailleurs est un réel plaisir. Phin est au rendez-vous, toujours le même, aussi énervant qu’intéressant (oui bon d’accord vraiment très énervant).

Nous n’avions pas vraiment appris beaucoup d’informations sur l’autre monde, c’était assez intrigant et j’espérais que ce tome remédierait à cette lacune. Mon souhait a été exaucé et bien plus. On prend plaisir à  découvrir ce nouveau monde dont nous ne connaissions rien. Il est complet, bien construit et rempli de créatures que n’avions pas encore rencontrées. C’est agréable de connaitre certaines ramifications de cet univers, de voir comment toutes ces différentes populations sont dirigées. De nouveaux personnages nous sont alors introduits, importants quant à la tournure de l’histoire et peut-être même pour les prochains tomes (ou du moins je l’espère car je suis de plus en plus curieuse). On apprend aussi de nombreuses informations sur le passé de notre héroïne, sur sa vie, des choses que l’on ne peut même pas imaginer mais qui sont je dois dire vraiment bien trouvées.

Je n’aurais jamais imaginé qu’Abby réussisse à avoir autant d’ennuis en si peu de temps. Parce que oui je crois que c’est la fille la plus malchanceuse que je connaisse, bon j’avoue que dans son malheur elle a quand même de bons acolytes. Qui ne voudrait pas du sexy Brystion ou du sublime elfe Talivar ? Parce que je crois que je voudrais bien être à sa place rien que pour cela ! Ses relations se compliquent d’ailleurs avec autant de monde et on se demande ce qu’il va finalement se passer, mais bien sûr ce n’est pas aussi simple et je pense que le véritable choix sera vraiment très difficile.

Ce nouveau roman mêle action, amour, batailles et trahisons. On se pose de nombreuses questions sur chacun des personnages et on doute au sujet de nombres d’entre eux. L’histoire est présentée au fil des évènements importants ce qui nous permet d’avoir un rythme assez rapide. Le lecteur est ainsi complètement immergé dans le récit et espère alors entrapercevoir le dénouement du récit. Le roman est prévisible pour certains petits aspects mais la plupart reste une grande surprise que l’on découvre avec un véritable plaisir. Je me suis demandée jusqu’aux dernières pages du livre comment Allison Pang allait pouvoir finir l’histoire après tant de péripéties et j’avoue que je ne l’ai pas vu venir. Mais alors pas du tout ! Une fin bonne pour certains personnages, mauvaise pour d’autres mais qui ouvre de nouvelles grandes possibilités pour le troisième tome. Cette fin est d’ailleurs un terrible cliffhanger, je n’ai alors maintenant qu’une hâte, lire la suite pour comprendre comment tout va se résoudre.

Le rythme est fluide et l’histoire des plus intéressantes. Si vous avez aimé le premier tome, il est plus que probable que vous allez adorer celui-ci. Je voudrais d’ailleurs vraiment remercier Allison Pang pour m’avoir accordé la possibilité de lire cet ARC. Car en effet, je l’ai plus qu’apprécié.

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Author’s Interview: Allison Pang

We are very happy today to have on the blog the author of the Abby Sinclair series: Allison Pang. For the release of her last book A Sliver of Shadow on February 28th, she accepted to answer some of our questions and for that we would like to thank her.
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How many books do you intend to write for this series?
I’m currently contracted for three – if the publisher wants more after this, I’ll be happy to write them.
How did you end up writing UF books and not another genre?
 A Brush of Darkness actually started out as a Paranormal Romance, but the editor at Pocket asked me to change it to UF. (It straddles the line a bit between two genres, but the next two are more UF oriented.)
Was it difficult to create the Abby’s character?
 No. She’s a mish-mash of things I’ve experienced and once I figured out what her primary motivation was she became the easiest of my characters to write.
Who is your favorite character in the series and why?
 Brystion – he’s a hard character for me to write, but that’s why I like him so much. I really have to pull back his layers to find out why he is the way he is.
Did you know from the start there will be a unicorn in your story? It’s so original.
 I knew I wanted to give Abby a sidekick, but I though a cat might be too common, given the environment she’s in. I adore unicorns, so I thought it might be funny to give her a small one. He wasn’t actually supposed to talk, but it turns out he had a lot to say.
Do you have a favorite author? Or book?
 Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey (her whole series, really.)
Do you intend to write another series?
 Yes – I’m writing more of a high fantasy/steampunk story right now.
Which book was easier to write?
 I don’t know if any of them were particularly easy. They’ve all had their unique challenges and setbacks, as well as good moments.
Does the inspiration for the characters come from people you know?
Not specific people, no. Bits and pieces, yes. (And that includes myself.)
 Do you need very specific conditions to write? With music? In a coffee shop? Where does the magic happen?
 Just my netbook and usually some form of music. Otherwise, I can pretty much write anywhere.
Can you tell us a little something about the second book?
 It picks up about 6 months after A Brush of Darkness leaves off, so things have changed for Abby a little bit. She’s learning how use her Dreaming power, as well as managing her day to day life (including baby-sitting for Moira.) When Moira is called away to the Faery Court, a new Protectorate shows up and tries to claim Abby for herself. But things aren’t what they seem to be and when the Queen shuts down the CrossRoads, it’s up to Abby to find a solution.
(Because I’m curious) Have you already been to France?
Actually – yes. For one day. And this was about 20 years ago, so I don’t actually remember where in France I was. I was visiting family in Germany and they took us there for the day.
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We would like to thank Allison Pang for this wonderful interview. You can find her on her website: http://www.heartofthedreaming.com/
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Interview de L’auteur Allison Pang

Nous sommes très heureuses d’accueillir aujourd’hui l’auteure de la série Abby Sinclair, Allison Pang. A l’occasion de la sortie de son deuxième tome A Sliver of Shadow, le 28 Février aux USA, elle a bien voulu répondre à quelques questions et Nous l’en remercions. 
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Combien de livres avez-vous l’intention d’écrire pour cette série ?
Je suis pour le moment sous contrat pour trois – si l’éditeur en veut plus après ceux-là, je serai heureuse de les écrire.
Comment en êtes-vous venue à écrire des livres de type Urban Fantasy plutôt qu’un autre genre ?
A Brush of Darkness a en fait commencé en tant que Romance Paranormale, mais l’éditeur de Pocket m’a demandé de le changer en UF. (Il chevauche la ligne entre les deux genres, mais les deux autres seront plus orientés UF.)
A-t-il été difficile de créer le personnage d’Abby ?
Non. Elle est un mélange de choses que j’ai pu connaitre et une fois que j’ai compris ce qu’était sa première motivation, elle est devenue le personnage le plus facile à écrire.
Qui est votre personnage préféré dans la série et pourquoi ?
Brystion – il a été le personnage le plus difficile à écrire, mais c’est pourquoi je l’aime autant. J’ai vraiment dû retirer toutes ses couches pour arriver à comprendre pourquoi il est ce qu’il est.
Saviez-vous dès le début qu’il y aurait une licorne dans votre histoire ? C’est si original.
Je savais que je voulais donner à Abby un ami charismatique, mais j’ai pensé qu’un chat serait un peu trop commun, vu le monde où elle évoluait. J’adore les licornes, alors j’ai pensé que ce serait drôle de lui en donner une. Il n’était pas sensé parler, mais il s’est avéré qu’il avait beaucoup à dire.
Avez-vous un auteur préféré ? Un livre ?
 Kushiel’s Dart de Jacqueline Carey (sa série tout entière, vraiment.)
Avez-vous l’intention d’écrire une autre série ?
Oui – Je suis en train d’écrire une histoire plus high fantasy/steampunk.
Quel livre a été le plus facile à écrire ?
Je ne sais pas si l’un d’entre eux a été particulièrement facile à écrire. Ils ont tous leurs uniques challenges et blocages, ainsi que de bons moments.
Vos personnages sont-ils inspirés de personnes que vous connaissez ?
Pas de personnes spécifiques, non. Des bouts et des morceaux, oui. (Et cela m’inclue aussi.)
Avez-vous besoin d’une condition particulière pour écrire ? Avec de la musique ? Dans un café ? Où la magie opère-t-elle ?
Seulement mon netbook et souvent aussi un peu de musique. Autrement, je peux écrire n’importe où.
Pouvez-vous nous dire un petit quelque chose au sujet du second tome ?
Il commence 6 mois après A Brush of Darkness, les choses ont alors un peu changé pour Abby. Elle essaie de comprendre comment utiliser son pouvoir sur les rêves, et elle essaie de gérer sa vie de tous les jours (cela inclue faire du baby sitting pour Moira.) Quand Moira est appelée à la Cour de Faerie, une nouvelle protectorat se présente et essaie de revendiquer Abby pour elle-même. Mais les choses ne sont jamais ce qu’elles semblent être et quand la Reine ferme Les routes d’Entre Deux, c’est à Abby de trouver une solution.
(Parce que je suis curieuse) Etes-vous déjà venue en France?
En fait – oui. Pour une journée. Et c’était il y a 20 ans, donc je ne me rappelle pas dans quelle partie de la France j’étais. Je rendais visite à de la famille en Allemagne et ils nous ont emmené là pour passer la journée. 
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Nous tenons encore une fois à remercier Allison Pang pour cette merveilleuse interview. Vous pouvez la retrouver sur son website : http://www.heartofthedreaming.com/
N’hésitez pas à y aller faire un tour pour en apprendre plus sur ses livres.