Blackthorn’s A Little Gem :)
I was checking my blog stats this morning when I stumbled across a referral source I’d never seen before. Someone had clicked an outgoing link from a blog called Paranormal Unbound. My curiosity was doubly evoked, not just because I hadn’t previously heard of the blog but I also wanted to know why I had been mentioned.
In my usual style, I was having major palpitations as I followed the link. Nervous of what might have been said, the same questions that always cross my mind appeared: What if it’s not good? Do I really want to look? But my curiosity is as much an affliction as my self-doubt.
Instead, I was thrilled to discover a terrific interview with GraveTells’ DaVinciKittie hosted by author, A.J. Larrieu. Not only was DaVinciKittie praising my Blackthorn series, but even A.J. Larrieu said I’m a favourite new paranormal romance author of hers. Look…!
It absolutely made my day – hence the impromptu blog post.
Not only am I super pleased to have discovered a paranormal blog that I didn’t know about before, but particularly one that prides itself on breaking rules and redefining the genre. As anyone who has followed me for a while knows, one of the things that held me back with this series for so many years was not feeling it fitted in. So, when I read what DaVinciKittie had to say, you’ll understand why it meant so much to me:
“PNR has tropes and over-utilized plot devices just like every other genre, romance or not, but for every 4 or 5 run-of-the-mill copycat stories we get in the GraveTells review submission box, there is at least one gem with fresh ideas and a new take on the paranormal universe just waiting to be promoted and discovered…. You mentioned Lindsay Pryor earlier; her Blackthorn universe is one of those little gems because it is edgy, unpredictable, and walks the line of what is considered “appropriate” for romance. It’s an engaging combination of urban fantasy and paranormal romance…”
If you’d like to read the full interview, you can follow the link here.
So here’s huge thanks to DaVinciKittie for the mention as well as A.J. Larrieu for introducing me to Paranormal Unbound. It’s well worth a look for all PNR fans!
Comments
Congrats Lindsay!!! A blog that breaks the rules – a great match for you 😉
So pleased for you xx
Thank you, Tracey. It was such a lovely surprise first thing this morning. And LOL – me, break rules?? 😉 It really is a fab blog. xx
I’m so glad you clicked the link to find it was indeed NOT bad! 😉 Blackthorn is a standout series for me in PNR and I love to spread the word about things that catch my eye like that. I’m so glad you stopped in to chat and helped promote the interview here!! <3
Aww, wow – thanks, DVK! And it was a pleasure stopping by to chat, let alone helping promote your interview here – it was a terrific read. The genre community really is awesome in spreading support. Thanks for being such a big part of promoting Blackthorn. <3 🙂
Thanks for the shout out! I’m so glad you like the blog–we’re trying to be a place where rule-breaking paranormal enthusiasts can hang out. 😉 Hope to see you back there some time.
Best of luck with your future Blackthorn releases. I know I’ll be looking forward to them!
My pleasure, AJ. I really am pleased to have found Paranormal Unbound – I most definitely will be back. And thank you for your good luck wishes – I hope you continue to enjoy the series. 🙂
So happy for you, Linds. Congrats! You deserve it. I just wish I didn’t get news of these things 24 hrs after everyone else! Ah well, guess that’s the tyranny of distance.
Hi, Tima! Thank you, lovely. Ah, you’re here now – that’s the main thing.
Okay I had to peak! That’s amazing Lindsay, Blackthorn is on fire! xoxo
LOL! Your curiosity is worse than mine, Aimee! Thanks for coming to read. Xx
Bouncing!! Thrilled your unique edginess is receiving the credit it deserves. Go Blackthorn.
Hi Incy! ‘Unique edginess’ – I like that. I like it lot. Thanks, hun!