Guest Aurthor and Giveaway with Juliana Stone................

Today I would like to welcome author Juliana Stone to Book Junkie. She is here celebrating her latest release. a paranormal romance novel being released by Harper Collins on July 26th, and book 3 in her Jaguar Warriors series, HIS DARKEST SALVATION. Please give Juliana a warm welcome, enjoy the interview and don't forget to enter the contest....

1. If someone were writing a story about Juliana Stone what would your blurb say?
In a world on the brink of chaos, one mother stands alone against a hoard of laundry, piles of dust bunnies, several WIP’s and 56 hours that need to be whittled down to 12

2. Can you tell us a little about your newest release His Darkest Salvation that isn't in the blurb?
His Darkest Salvation takes place across the continent. From Washington, to Mexico, up north to Canada and finishes with a bang in Sin City, Las Vegas! All the Castille boys are present and accounted for as well as the very sexy Declan O’Hara. We do get closure on the 3 book story ARC, but new questions arise and lead in nicely to my new series that kicks off with Declan’s book, Wicked Road to Hell.

3. What was your inspiration behind the creation of His Darkest Salvation ?
Salvation is the third book in the Jaguar Warriors trilogy. My inspiration for the entire series was my love for the Aztec culture and their worship of these amazing big cats. Family was also an inspiration to me and you can see it here…Julian sacrificed a lot to help out his brothers.

4. What was your favorite scene to write in His Darkest Salvation?
There were many from the first time Julian and Jaden were thrown together and vulnerable, to when Declan and Julian were reunited with their family and old friends. But I was anticipating the big showdown at the end of the novel the most. I knew all the characters I’d grown to love would be there…and that maybe something bad was going to happen to one of them. It was intense and I enjoyed every minute of it!

5. Are there any other genres you want to tackle?
Sure! I currently have a contemporary romance out on sub and I had a blast writing it. Very different from the paranormal stuff but fun all the same. I’d also love to one day publish something my kids and their friends can read…but time is my enemy these days so as of the moment it’s not in the works!

6. If you could trade places with one of your characters, would you want to and why?
If I could trade places with anyone, I think it would be with Ana. She’s intrigued me from the first book. She’s a vampire and has seen and done a lot but there’s a lot of stuff my readers don’t know…yet! A lot will be revealed in the future.

7. What accent is sure to make you swoon?
Australian. Hands down.

8. What was the most challenging thing you’ve done in the name of research that might have been out of your comfort zone?
I’ve been lucky. So far nothing. My research has basically been limited to a lot of surfing the net for information. In fact, some of it has been awesome…I visited Belize which is where a large part of the action in His Darkest Hunger took place and all of His Darkest Embrace was also in set in Belize! I think I’m planning a trip to Salem as I’ve a witch in my book due at the end of the year! I mean, really, research is so important.

9. Please share with us something that readers would be surprised to learn about you.
Hmmm. I’m afraid of spiders for one. I can say that I stood beside Jon Bon Jovi once at a club in Toronto and when I realized who it was I freaked out…does that count?

10. How can the readers stay in touch with you online?
I have a contact page on my website www.julianastone.com . Readers can sign up for my newsletter there or email me at Juliana@juilanastone.com. I also have a facebook page http://www.facebook.com/JulianaStone and am on twitter way too much! http://twitter.com/#!/Juliana_Stone

11. If you could ask readers any one question, what would it be?
I think I’d ask them what is it about paranormal romance that they enjoy so much? And do they see it waning anytime soon?

After six months in hell, Julian Castille has returned to the world a changed man. No longer the longer the calm, powerful CEO, but a shifter fully embraced by the blood of his clan. Julian has one goal: find the key to the portal that stands between the human realm and unprecedented darkness-and win back the pieces of his soul. The last thing he needs is a distraction like the beautiful, enigmatic Jaden DaCosta.

Three years ago, a forbidden night of passion left Jaden forever altered: mated to Julian Castille--bound to a man who despises her. But the temptation to trust this darker, more savage-and more captivating-Julian is overwhelming. And as they fight for their immortal souls, their insatiable desire for each other may prove their fatal undoing…

***GIVEAWAY***

Juliana and Harper Collins will be giving away a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate to one randomly drawn commenter.

To Enter:

MUST answer Juliana's question below

MUST be a follower or become one

MUST leave e-mail (so winner can be notified)

Contest ends July 29th