Interview and Giveaway with Larissa Ione

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Today we are so excited to welcome an all-time Book Pushers favorite, Larissa Ione, back to the blog. The fourth book in the Lords of Deliverance series – Rogue Rider – is out on November 20th, and we couldn’t be more excited. Today, we have Larissa here to answer some questions we had about writing two different series, and blending them together within one world.

Larissa – Welcome back to The Book Pushers!

Thank you! Awesome to be here!

 

The Book Pushers: When you first started writing the Demonica series, did you ever imagine you would spend so much time playing in and expanding the world?

Larissa: Oh, I imagined! Imagined and hoped and prayed…and I planned loosely beyond the original three books I was contracted for. I’d sketched out two plans; one for a trilogy, and one for a longer series. Thankfully, the first three books did well enough that the series was able to continue!

 

The Book Pushers:  What made you decide to create the Lords of Deliverance series within the Demonica world, and not start fresh?

Larissa: Really, I didn’t want to leave the world, and with the things I’d imagined for the Horsemen and the Demonica crew, it just made sense. Especially because I had a huge character arc in my head for one person in particular, and the Horsemen became key to that arc.

 

The Book Pushers:  How challenging was it to interweave the two series without overlapping them too much?

Larissa: On a scale of one to ten? Eight-hundred and seventy-three. At least, Eternal Rider was hell when it came to that challenge. I really struggled with exactly how intertwined I wanted the two series to be.

 

The Book Pushers: What is the greatest challenge you’ve run across while blending these two series together?

Larissa: The greatest challenge is something I struggle with even when I’m not blending two series together, and that is trying to keep things uncomplicated and the focus on the main romantic plot. I have a tendency to write multiple plots with multiple characters, and with each book in a series, there’s a lot of backstory. One series can be difficult enough when it comes to detail and backstory, but when you write a spinoff that is SO closely related to the original series…it gets dicey.

 

The Book Pushers: Has writing the Lords Of Deliverance series influenced or changed where you want the Demonica series to go?

Larissa: Yes and no. The Demonica series has always revolved around the hospital, and I don’t see that changing. But some big things have happened in the Lords of Deliverance books that will impact the Demonica crew, for sure, like changes in the Aegis and civil wars between certain species.

 

The Book Pushers: Can you tell us what is next up for the Lords Of Deliverance series (Puppy dog eyes) and can you give us any delectable hints?

Larissa: I’m such a sucker for puppy dog eyes! 🙂 Sadly, I can’t really give much in the way of hints because they’d be spoiler-y for Rogue Rider, but I can tell you that next up is Reaver’s book, which doesn’t have a title yet. He’ll finally get the answers he’s been looking for and an HEA he could never have predicted or dreamed of!

Thanks again for having me!!!!

 

Thanks so much for being here! Forever is offering to giveaway the full Lord of Deliverance series to one lucky commenter. Just leave a question or comment for Larissa to be entered. The giveaway is open to US only, and ends November 23rd. Good luck!

Also, for all you Twitter fans out there, be sure to join Larissa for a Twitter party on November 19th from 1-3 EST with #LODApocalypse hastag.

239 thoughts on “Interview and Giveaway with Larissa Ione”

  1. Kami Bryant

    I have read only the first book Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance #1). I thought it was really good. I haven’t read any of the Demonica series but they sound good too.

  4. Kirsten

    Demonica is awesome, and now I’m anxiously awaiting Reaver’s book. He’s always been one of my favorites. Counting down the days to Rogue Rider!

  7. flchen1

    Oh my heavens! Larissa is such a sweetheart and her books are such a delicious treat! I can never decide whether it’s better to savor them slowly and hoard them before diving in or just reading all the way through at once! Sometimes again and again 🙂

    Do you foresee more for these characters and series beyond Reaver’s book? 😀

  8. Connie O

    I am sooo looking forward to Reaver’s story but realise that that could have been the end of the series so I am so happy to hear the end will go on. Reaver was such a love in the first book before his seal was broken.

  12. Kimmy P

    I’m excited for Rouge Rider to come out! I love both of these series. I’m also glad to hear that Reaver gets his answers and his HEA, and his book is next!!!!!

  13. Annwitch

    I just love Larissa Ione’s books. Her Demonica series is one of my all time favorites. I am definitely looking forward to Raseph’s story even if it does mean an end to that series

  15. Shayna Snyder

    Ahhh! I love this series soooooo much! I wish it could never end! 😉 I don’t even know how many times I have read all of Larissa’s books over and over again! Have a Happy Thanksgiving everybody and Happy Reading! Lord knows I am thankful for all my books! 😉

  16. Charlen Provins

    I love love love the world of Demonica and LOD but I want to know if we will see more of the sexy redneck Decker Cready in any future books?

  17. Elaine Nelson

    Love the Demonica series. Anything different from vampires and original is always welcome. Just finished Rogue Rider today 🙂 FANTASTIC. And to find out Reaver was next was even better, although I did guess. CAN’T WAIT. Get cracking Larissa 😀

  18. Christy Perry

    Thanks for the interview, I am a huge fan of your work, I pick up a book a few years ago and have hunted down everything I can get a hold of and am patiently waiting for more! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  19. Christy Perry

    Thanks for the interview, I have been a huge fan for a few years now and I love, love the LOD! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  20. LeAnne Sigman

    I am soooo psyched for Rogue Rider to come out next week and to find out (hopefully) the answer to the question that is on everyone’s mind. Love the Demonica/LOD realm and am so happy to know it will continue. Tuesday can’t come soon enough!!!!

  21. Jane M.

    LOD is a phenomenal series ! Lv it ! Read every book so far and am anxiously awaiting Raseph’s story ! 🙂 Mahalo (thank u) Larissa ! 🙂 Keep writing ! 🙂

  22. Karen Roma

    How exciting to have a giveaway for international readers only……..We are so often excluded due to the ridiculous postage costs. That said, The Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series hold a special place on my keeper bookshelf. How can one author continue to produce such riveting, complex and re-readable stories? The answer; Larissa Ione is one amazing and accomplished writer. Thank you Larissa for sharing your wonderful imagination with us humble readers, you ROCK!!!!!! Great interview too!

  23. Lee Watts

    I’ve loved both your series for awhile now. I found the Demonica series and flew through that only to be even more thrilled about LOD. I’m so glad Reaver is getting his own book. Look forward to reading Rougue Rider as soon as it comes out on Tues. Please keep it coming!

  26. Shannon Jaskolski

    I am sssooo grateful a frieds introduced me to the Demonica and LOD series!!! Can’t wait for Rodue Rider!! Reseph having his own story is goin to be a great read of course!

  30. Michelle

    I started reading your books while waiting for a new one from Lynn Viehl to come out. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! How you blend the words and of course, all your main men are so sexy. I can’t wait for Reseph’s story!

  36. Karen Gorman

    I became hooked on your books years ago with the Demonica series!! Got a few more addicted on the way with me… I’ve read the first in the LOD series and can’t wait to read the rest! Thank you for transporting me to another place, because sometimes it’s all that I need to take me away!!

  37. Erin Walters Koiso

    absolutely loved this series – can not wait for Tuesday and Reseph! And I can not wait to get into Reavers story!!!
    Love Larissa and her writing!!
    Erin

  38. Dezi

    I love your LOD books and they are so amazing! I first started reading your work with the Demonica Series and haven’t stopped since. What plans do you have for the future? are you going to stick with this same universe or are you going to start a whole new series? or will this be it ?

  41. Misty Swearingen

    Thank you for the interview! I LOVE all of your books, Larissa! Soooooo looking forward to Rogue Rider! Can’t wait!!

  42. Kantra Wright

    I adore this series.. I have read all the books and cant wait for Reseph’s story! Whoo Hoo! Tuesday is almost here!

  45. Alicia Garcia

    I am so excited for the next book to come out. I got the first Demonica book a few years back at a comic con convention here in New York and from there it was history! Since that series introduced me to the lords of deliverance I have yet to stop re-reading them! It is definitely a great story and now you are writing one for Reaver?! Oh gosh the wait is to much haha.

  48. Dana Delamar

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series! I am always recommending them to people, and I can’t wait to get Rogue Rider. I’m so happy to hear that Reaver is up next! Thank you so much, Larissa, for dreaming these two series up!

  50. Rae Ann G.

    Love Larissa’s writing! I really like the Demonica series, have yet to start Lords of Deliverance.

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