Please
welcome Chris Marie Green. We have a treat because she talks about not one but TWO books!
RED WEDDING (sequel to TERROR ISLAND) is a
mystery thriller with a touch of romance and will be released widely on February
16.
TERROR ISLAND, the first book in
Chris’ “Final Girls” series, was released in June, 2015. Please tell my
readers more.
Chris-
When I wrote TERROR ISLAND, it was in the spirit of a slasher horror movie
where the “Final Girl” is strong, smart, and always the last one standing. I
wanted there to be a lot of action, creepy atmosphere, and a mystery that would
hopefully keep the readers guessing as a group of people are stranded on a
remote island, only to face a killer in their midst. I loved the heroine, Katsu
Espinoza, and knew that she had many more scary adventures to experience, so
that’s how RED WEDDING was born. This book features a psycho who lures Kat to
an eerie old house that holds bloody secrets…and another murderous scenario.
Readers will also meet a second Final Girl in this book. As the series goes on
with more mysteries, other Final Girls will join them.
Nancy-
Describe the genre of this particular title, and is it the only genre you
Chris-
I started off describing this series as a “mystery romantic thriller” one, but
RED WEDDING really puts the emphasis on “mystery” and “thriller.” In fact,
since I am such a freak for old slasher movies (usually from the 80s!), I’d
like to add that aspect to the description. So “slasher mystery thriller” it is!
This
isn’t my only genre. I also write paranormals and urban fantasy as Chris Marie
Green. I also write romances as Crystal Green, my “sunny side.” <G>
Nancy-
Having achieved your goal to be a published author, what is the most rewarding
thing?
Chris-
I love when the worlds I create come alive for readers and they respond to
that. As a reader myself, I know what it’s like to be inspired by books and to
completely lose yourself in them. It still surprises me that I’ve been able to
do that for some people. I once wrote a series called Vampire Babylon, and I
still get emails about those books, and every single one is a thrill to me.
Nancy- I recently met you at a Romance Writers of America chapter's conference. Are you a member of any writing organizations and, if so, have they helped
Chris-
I owe so much to RWA. Without them, I would’ve never learned to hone my craft
or take the business more seriously. They changed everything about the way I
was approaching writing. Novelists, Inc., is also an incredible organization;
it brings novelists of all genres together. I feel like they are leaders in the
publishing industry.
Please Share
three fun facts about you that most people don’t know.
1) Once upon a
time, I would watch the first STAR WARS everyday, and I made my brother watch
with me.
2) I have some
awesome Princess Leia t-shirts, including one that says, “Don’t mess with a
Princess.” <G>
3) I have a
treasured letter from Valerie Sherwood, who responded to a fan letter from me
when I was 19 and writing my first book.
Nancy- What’s next
for you?
Chris-
I’m writing a couple of projects for Crystal Green right now, but after that,
I’m going to dive in to the third Final Girls book. I’ll be watching lots of
horror movies to get in the groove!
BOOK BLURB for TERROR ISLAND, out now
It all started with a good-time cruise at
sea…
When
diver Katsu Espinoza is invited on a shark-cage expedition by her billionaire
mentor, she’s definitely up for some adventure, even if it means spending time
with his greedy heirs. Then she sees who the captain is—Will Ashton, the
betraying ex-boyfriend who’d once shattered her heart. And as if that isn’t unexpected enough, her mentor
decides that she’s going to inherit
the millions of dollars that were supposed to go to his family!
…and
turned into hell on earth when they got to the island.
Suddenly,
Kat is the girl who swept in to steal a frail old man’s inheritance. Then a
storm hits, stranding all of them on a deserted island, forcing them to survive
in a paradise gone deadly, because it seems that someone here hasn’t forgotten
the money; they’re murdering victims with gruesome precision—and Will, with his
secretive ways, is at the top of Kat’s growing list of suspects. And that list
is getting horrifically whittled down one…by one…by one…
Read an Excerpt from TERROR ISLAND
Buy Links for TERROR ISLAND:
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chris
Marie Green is the
author of the Vampire Babylon series (which includes the spin-off Lilly
Meratoliage urban fantasy romance series), the Final Girls Books, and the Jensen
Murphy: Ghost for Hire series. She also wrote THE SHE CODE, a New Adult Single
Girl (AKA Geek Lit) novel with artwork by Billy Martinez of Neko Press Comics. She
also writes romance as RITA-nominated Crystal Green.
When Chris isn't knee-deep in creating fantasy worlds, she spends her time devouring all the pop culture available to her and avoiding international incidents while traveling. For news about Chris's releases, sneak peeks, and giveaways, join her newsletter and contact her here:
When Chris isn't knee-deep in creating fantasy worlds, she spends her time devouring all the pop culture available to her and avoiding international incidents while traveling. For news about Chris's releases, sneak peeks, and giveaways, join her newsletter and contact her here:
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