Ask the Author: M.J. Haag
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M.J. Haag
For me, "clean" is subjective, so this is difficult to answer.
My YA books range from kissing/handholding to fade to black with lots of tension. (The Hades retelling might be the "spiciest" and Dealing with Demons might be the "cleanest")
My adult books range from fade to black to pegs and holes. :D Generally, they don't have gratuitous sex scenes. Any scene serves a purpose for character or plot growth.
If it helps, my mom reads my books and says she just skims over the sex scenes. *shrug*
My YA books range from kissing/handholding to fade to black with lots of tension. (The Hades retelling might be the "spiciest" and Dealing with Demons might be the "cleanest")
My adult books range from fade to black to pegs and holes. :D Generally, they don't have gratuitous sex scenes. Any scene serves a purpose for character or plot growth.
If it helps, my mom reads my books and says she just skims over the sex scenes. *shrug*
M.J. Haag
Hmmm... I did have an ice storm at one point (can't remember which book) and hypothermia in Demon Escape. ;) But honestly, the characters were so busy trying not to die from a bite that they didn't notice the weather as much as they should have.
Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading!
M.J. Haag
I didn't want to distract from the story's main plot by side-questing jewelry sightings. There was some pretty extensive world-building already in those first three books, and I was juggling to keep the pacing engaging. And once those first three books were finished, the characters were in survival mode, so I wasn't sure how many would realistically still be wearing anything that could be caught on something when they're trying to run.
I would have LOVED to write more from other countries, but to do them justice, I would have needed to co-author with someone from that country. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. (I did try, though, by having the first three books translated into German!)
I would have LOVED to write more from other countries, but to do them justice, I would have needed to co-author with someone from that country. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. (I did try, though, by having the first three books translated into German!)
M.J. Haag
The best place to see the reading order for any of my series is on my website mjhaag.melissahag.com.
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
M.J. Haag
The Tales of Snow is officially released/completed! Happy reading. <3
M.J. Haag
More books are definitely coming. I'm just not sure which series is going to be first, between the Resurrection Chronicles and the fairy tale world. :)
M.J. Haag
You can read scenes from Alec's point of view here:
https://mjhaag.melissahaag.com/extras/
Don't forget to check out the Tales of Cinder, also set in the same world. It's a tale you won't forget, just like the Beastly Tales.
Thanks for reading!
https://mjhaag.melissahaag.com/extras/
Don't forget to check out the Tales of Cinder, also set in the same world. It's a tale you won't forget, just like the Beastly Tales.
Thanks for reading!
M.J. Haag
Someday, hopefully, the whole series will be made available via audio. For now, it's only the original trilogy. I'm so glad you're enjoying the series!
M.J. Haag
Great question! Demon Beginnings is a short story I wrote for my newsletter subscribers as a special thank you for allowing me to email monthly updates regarding my releases.
To become a subscriber and download your copy of Demon Beginnings, just use the link below (you may need to copy and paste it into your browser):
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To become a subscriber and download your copy of Demon Beginnings, just use the link below (you may need to copy and paste it into your browser):
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M.J. Haag
Absolutely! It should be out the beginning of next year if the editing goes as planned. :D
M.J. Haag
I'd always wanted to go back and do more but new characters keep interrupting with their demands to be heard. Maybe someday!
M.J. Haag
I think there was an issue with it that should now be fixed. I apologize for not seeing this and answering it months ago.
M.J. Haag
I'm not sure it would offer enough diverse content to make it worth while. It's not a no, but a probably not. There are many more books waiting to be written. :)
M.J. Haag
Since it's fantasy world, I didn't write it with a time period; however, I tried to give the world a regency period feel (as far as technological development went) without bogging down the dialogue with the heavy language of the real period.
M.J. Haag
If I do write more about the Beastly Tales, I will add it to my website (mjhaag.melissahaag.com) as a free scene extra. :) So check there periodically or sign up for my newsletter there because when I do add new content, I will let my followers know.
**Update as of 11/17: More fairy tale retellings set in the Beastly Tales world will be coming in 2019! Be sure you're signed up for my newsletter at mjhaag.melissahaag.com/subscribe for regular updates.
**Update as of 11/17: More fairy tale retellings set in the Beastly Tales world will be coming in 2019! Be sure you're signed up for my newsletter at mjhaag.melissahaag.com/subscribe for regular updates.
M.J. Haag
EDIT 9/10/19: Great news! I've expanded the world with the Tales of Cinder. You'll see some character crossover that you might just love and hate. :D
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I'm open to doing more...I just need to find the right Tale. When I do, it will be adult with some darkness to it like the Beastly Tales. For now, I'm writing an adult Syfy under MJ Haag. I'm hoping it's just as amazing as the Beastly Tales turned out to be. Thanks for asking!
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I'm open to doing more...I just need to find the right Tale. When I do, it will be adult with some darkness to it like the Beastly Tales. For now, I'm writing an adult Syfy under MJ Haag. I'm hoping it's just as amazing as the Beastly Tales turned out to be. Thanks for asking!
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