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Which character are you referring to?
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See, when the Archangels created the Beast Bloods and the Blood Tasters, each angel had two people they chose to 'put' into the group. Out of this, they increased their chances for a Child of Prophecy to become born. For Archangel Micheal, he created Solomon (a Beast Blood and Eli Santo's 4th great grandfather) and Conlaoch (who is a Blood Taster). So, they're not related but bound. In that, it was the Santos blood that yielded the result of The Hybrid becoming born.
M.A. Levi
Hands down, Westeros from Game of Thrones! I would befriend Daenerys, and go dragon riding, like, all day.
M.A. Levi
I have tons of books that I love to read. However, the Outlander series are my most desirous read of the summer. On the rarest occasions that I fell in love with the show before the books, I crave reading the details that were not explained or noted on in the tv series so far.
M.A. Levi
That's an incredibly tough question for me, because I have so many fictional characters that I've felt emotionally invested. Especially when your an avid reader for so many years, you're bound to read about an absolute power couple that you love. Nonetheless, I can say I have a solid top four list of couples that will be timeless for me.
1. Jamie Fraser and Clair Fraser from the Outlander series by Diana Gabladon
2. Christian Grey and Antasaia Steel from the Fifty Shades series by E.L. James
3. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
4. James Mallory and Georgina Mallory from the Mallory family series by Johanna Lindsey.
Why this particular bunch? Each couple's story is leaps and bounds different from one another, and yet, they hold the same undeniable factors; Passion, a friction of wills and strengths, lust/love for one another, and much more. They didn't come together so easily, they faced strife and challenge while trying to figure out how to even be together to make it work. Realistic (believable) emotions played out in their love story; fear, doubt, self preservation, compromise. That's why I love to claim these couples as my favorite. That's why most readers love them as well. These factors are relatable to most because we, using the royal WE, either felt this type of love once, fortunately have it in our own lives currently, or it's what we're looking for. Of course, in realistic, modern situations it will be on a smaller scale than these grander stories, but the feelings felt could become just as impactful.
1. Jamie Fraser and Clair Fraser from the Outlander series by Diana Gabladon
2. Christian Grey and Antasaia Steel from the Fifty Shades series by E.L. James
3. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
4. James Mallory and Georgina Mallory from the Mallory family series by Johanna Lindsey.
Why this particular bunch? Each couple's story is leaps and bounds different from one another, and yet, they hold the same undeniable factors; Passion, a friction of wills and strengths, lust/love for one another, and much more. They didn't come together so easily, they faced strife and challenge while trying to figure out how to even be together to make it work. Realistic (believable) emotions played out in their love story; fear, doubt, self preservation, compromise. That's why I love to claim these couples as my favorite. That's why most readers love them as well. These factors are relatable to most because we, using the royal WE, either felt this type of love once, fortunately have it in our own lives currently, or it's what we're looking for. Of course, in realistic, modern situations it will be on a smaller scale than these grander stories, but the feelings felt could become just as impactful.
M.A. Levi
Great question and one that's often asked.
The first volume isn't to be released until later this year. But don't worry, because the how the overall story is told is through a chosen bloodline. The first book, Flames to the Beast, is about Roslyn and Eli (Gabrio Santos Parents) and how Eli took it upon himself to create an army of werewolves to safe his family, his clans and the world.
So, it's different, but lightly tied together with the second.
The second book, Beast Blood, is about Gabrio (Eli and Roslyn's son) and it's his story.
Now, each book can act as a stand alone book if read out of order. Yet, read in order, it flows through the story lines perfectly. I'm a stickler for reading series in order too. But I wrote Beast Blood first, thinking it was going to remain a novel. As it happened, I started writing the first book while Beast Blood was in development to become published. So, I had to add volume two to the book real quick before it was too late.
I apologize if this explanation is a tad confusing. Yet, I truly hope it answered your question thoroughly. Thank you so much for asking. If you have anymore questions, I'll be happy to answer them as well. :)
The first volume isn't to be released until later this year. But don't worry, because the how the overall story is told is through a chosen bloodline. The first book, Flames to the Beast, is about Roslyn and Eli (Gabrio Santos Parents) and how Eli took it upon himself to create an army of werewolves to safe his family, his clans and the world.
So, it's different, but lightly tied together with the second.
The second book, Beast Blood, is about Gabrio (Eli and Roslyn's son) and it's his story.
Now, each book can act as a stand alone book if read out of order. Yet, read in order, it flows through the story lines perfectly. I'm a stickler for reading series in order too. But I wrote Beast Blood first, thinking it was going to remain a novel. As it happened, I started writing the first book while Beast Blood was in development to become published. So, I had to add volume two to the book real quick before it was too late.
I apologize if this explanation is a tad confusing. Yet, I truly hope it answered your question thoroughly. Thank you so much for asking. If you have anymore questions, I'll be happy to answer them as well. :)
M.A. Levi
Conlaoch is my favorite character.
M.A. Levi
As I write this answer, I'm snickering to myself. It amuses me. They ask 'where' like there's a location or a store to get an idea from. Ha ha. But seriously, an idea is a lot like inspiration. It strikes like lightning. It's up to you to develop it into something more. That's the hard part. Yet, totally worth it.
M.A. Levi
Inspiration starts as sudden as lighting. I don't know when it's going to happen, but when it hits write it out.
M.A. Levi
I'm currently editing the first volume to the Beast Trilogy, Flames to the Beast. As well as writing the third installment to the series, Rise of the Beast. I'm still working on a better title for that one though.
M.A. Levi
Keep writing. That's what I tell those I've been lucky enough to give advice too. Practice makes perfect and fear can disappear after a leap of faith.
M.A. Levi
There are so many things. The best thing, for me, is being able to share a tantalizing perspective about life, love, family...everything through fantasy. To create something so different, so original, but relatable.
M.A. Levi
I simply leave the manuscript and entertain my mind on other things. Becoming overwhelmed on a certain part is easy. Especially when someone like me strives for 'perfection'. After an hour or so, I return to my writing refreshed and I know what to do. Writing is a lot like putting a puzzle together. Stare at the pieces too long and nothing will fit.
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