The Bree half of writing duo Moira Rogers is here to talk about their new series and why it doesn’t have a genre.
As a writer, sometimes you have an idea and you know what it’s going to be. A paranormal romance. An urban fantasy. A romantic suspense. A mystery.
Donna and I almost never know what our books are going to be.
Our Southern Arcana series straddles the line between Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy. Our Bloodhounds series mixes Weird West Alternate History with borderline Erotic Paranormal Romance and just a hint of Steampunk. And our new series, Children of the Undying
Well. We’re still not sure what to call it. But we know what’s in it!
#1) Spicy Romance
The intro novella, Demon Bait, and the first novel, Hammer Down, both contain no holds barred loving between halfblood demons and women brave enough to take them on.
#2) The Apocalypse
Yes, it’s the end of the world. Demons razed civilization as we know it fifty years before the start of the book, leaving humanity divided and the children of those demons and the summoners who brought them into our realm of outcasts.
#3) Demons & Magic
The demons passed on different brands of magic to the children they had with humans, and when demon blood mixes with summoner blood, look out! Magic is running wild in this brave new world, though the humans who are left aren’t too pleased with that fact.
#4) Virtual Reality
Since humanity had made a good deal of technological progress before the demon apocalypse, humans in the Children of the Undying universe had perfected Virtual Reality. (And with much more stylish glasses than the ones pictured.) With humans hiding underground to stay away from the demons, the Global Network is their only real chance for relaxation and entertainment.
#5) Truckers
Humans may be living underground, but not every town is self-sufficient. Trucks running on bio-fuel, outfitted with anti-demon technology and run by hard-edged mercenaries are the only chance of getting supplies from one city to another. The pay is high, but the life expectancy is not.
So there you have it!
Spicy paranormal romance with a demon apocalypse, a side of virtual reality, and some badass truckers. What genre should we call it? We’re not entirely sure either. What we do know is that it was a ton of fun to write, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.
Demon Bait goes on sale November 29th, but we’re going to give away an advanced reader ebook copy here to one winner! If you want to help us out, how about you make up a name for our new genre?
Freakin’ Awesome probably isn’t the most practical of genre names, but I think it might be the most appropriate…
I’m really looking forward to reading Demon Bait! What a fun blend of genres…
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I’d call it something like VR Intensity. The VR is for virtual reality, but also reality in general. The Intensity refers to the sexual aspects as well as apocalyptic dangers. That’s all I got for a Monday. Thanks so much for being here and talking about your new release.
How about parafuture romance? Para from the Greek meaning beyond or alongside. So it’s the future but with that extra demon thing and romance because to me the H/H relationship is still the core of your books. Whatever you call it, keep writing!
oh, I wouldn’t know what to call it. Its got a lot in there
It sounds really good though.Can’t wait to read it.
The only thing I could come up with was Virocalypse. But, I don’t know if it rolls off the tongue. Plus, I fell like it’s not demon-y enough. I am looking forward to reading Demon Bait and Hammer Down! Thanks for the giveaway!
jepebATverizonDOTnet
Don’t know what to call it but it sounds awesome
I’m always up for something new and different!
smaccall AT comcast.net
Since I’m not creative, I can’t give you a name.
I can say though, I look forward in reading more your works, which are wonderful.
Thanks,
Tracey D
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Hmmm…Apocolapse Road Truckers? I’m not creative and I can not think of a good name but I’d love to read this book!
I’m not very creative but how about “Paranormal Virtual Apocalypse”, that lets people know it’s about beings other than humans, virtual rality and the apocalypse all in one. Sorry like I said I’m not very creative. But I love your books, so I can’t wait to read Demon Bait and Hammer Down to see what you two are up to now.
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I am not too creative, but I came up with Apocalyptic Fantasy. I love your stories, and am looking forward to some amazing books.
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No idea what to call it but some combination of paranormal romance, urban fantasy and steampunk should be a start. I will read it no matter what.