Days Gone Bad
Series- Vesik # 1
By Eric R. Asher
Genre- Urban Fantasy
Blurb-
My name is Damian Valdis Vesik. I am a necromancer, an
ability feared and hated as much as the powers my master and I set ourselves
against. We've vanquished many evils, but now something is releasing an old
darkness, forcing us to hunt an enemy beyond anything I’ve faced before. I was
already busy enough with vampires, fairies, witches, Watchers, weddings, and …
damn, I need a vacation.
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Foster’s howl shattered the night. It grew into a scream as his body began to glow. Swirls of orange and red flickered into being around him, spinning faster and growing thicker as he called on the wild fae. A swirling sphere of color like the storm clouds of Jupiter swallowed the van and Foster with it. The entire scene burst into a nova of flame and I closed my eyes against the light, the blast of heat hitting me like a desert wind. Foster’s scream fell silent. I heard his sword slide out of its sheath as he stepped from the smoke and flame. His body and wings were covered in soot, but no burns marred his flesh.The smell hit me as the wards were dissolved by the fae-powered flames. The stench of burning skin and hair was overwhelming. I stepped away from the inferno, blinked a few times, and followed Foster into the garage.
“What will the authorities find?” I said.
“Nothing but a burned out van.” Foster’s voice was dead, his knuckles stark white with the pressure he put on the hilt of his sword.
Wolves and the River of Stone
Series-Vesik # 2
By- Eric R. Asher
Publication Date- October 22nd, 2013
Genre- Urban Fantasy
Blurb-
Philip, Zola’s boyfriend from one hundred and fifty years
ago, is not nearly as dead as we thought. I really wish he was. Not only has he
kidnapped Zola, but he’s raising an army to scour humanity from the earth.
Hopefully the local werewolf pack will help. What could possibly go wrong?
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Edgar’s face soured and he turned away from Zola. He looked
nauseous. “Someone has to be held responsible for this mess. I’d rather prefer
it be Vesik.”
“What?” I said. “What’d I ever do to you?”
Edgar leveled a glare at me.
“Ah, fair enough,” I said.
“Edgar, Ah don’t have time for this right now.” Zola gently
pushed him aside with her scorched cane. Zola bent down and started digging
beside the vampires and Hugh. Vik handed her a spade and she nodded her thanks.
“You may cite me if you wish,” Hugh said. He didn’t look up
from the furrow he was digging in the dirt. “I have no issues with the
Watchers’ duty.”
“That is kind, wolf,” Zola said. She glanced at Edgar. “Ah
think we should play a game, Edgar. If you can spell this wolf’s name, you can
issue him a citation.
Edgar blew out a breath. “You haven’t changed a bit,
Adannaya.” He actually cracked a tiny smile and I thought my world was ending.
“What is your name, wolf?”
“Hohnihohkaiyohos,” Hugh said.
Edgar glared at Zola for almost a minute. His mouth was open
and his eyebrows were raised. I was waiting for him to break down crying or
laughing. Instead he just shook his head.
“You get used to it Eddie,” I said as Foster snickered.
About the Author:
Eric is a former bookseller, guitarist, and comic seller
currently living in Saint Louis, Missouri. A lifelong enthusiast of books,
music, toys, and games, he discovered a love for the written word after being
dragged to the library by his parents at a young age. When he is not writing,
you can usually find him reading, gaming, or buried beneath a small avalanche
of Transformers.
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Facebook- www.facebook.com/ericrasher
Twitter- www.twitter.com/ericrasher
Website- www.daysgonebad.com
Interview:
I’ve loved reading since I was very young. Filling out those little maps the library used to hand out as a “reading challenge” was one of my favorite summer activities between school years. At some point in time, I’m not sure when exactly, I would to wonder as I read ‘Wouldn’t it have been neat if they’d done this, or a character had this ability, or if the rules of the world were just a little bit different?’ It eventually led me to write stories and that led me to write my own books.
What is your favorite book that you wrote and why?
It seems the latest book I write is always my “favorite.” Hazards of our creative minds, I suppose. Wolves and the River of Stone is definitely near the top of the list. I love the balance between plot, characters, history, and … umm, stuff I can’t mention without spoilers. :)
If you were stranded on a desert island which of your characters do you want by your side?
I suppose I could cheat here and pick a character that could teleport us off the island. ;) While one of the undines might seem like a good idea for fresh water, there’s that whole “drowning issue”. Hmm, I’d have to pick Zola. She’s wise, resourceful, and would be able to figure out some way of keeping us alive.
If you could be best friends with one of your characters, who would it be?
Aeros. Oh the stories the old pile of rocks must have.
Who or what inspired you to be a writer?
I’ve always enjoyed making up stories. I had some fantastic teachers in high school that always urged me to pursue writing. I wasn’t really into the idea at the time, as I was still convinced I’d be a rock star. Let me tell you how well that worked out … ;) It wasn’t until about 2005 when I realized I really wanted to sit down and write an entire novel.
What books have most influenced your life?
I will always owe thanks to Robert Asprin for his Myth Adventures series. They are such a wonderful blend of humor and adventure that I loved when I was a kid. Northworld by David Drake single handedly turned me into a huge fan of military science fiction.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
Right now, at this moment, my favorite author is Neil Gaiman. What has always struck me about his work, ever since The Sandman, is the flow of the story and the flow of the prose. Everything is clean and the visuals are stunning.
How do you overcome writer’s block?
Usually some good music and a long walk will knock some sense into me.
Can you share a little of your current work with us?
I’d love to! This is a short excerpt from the beginning of Wolves and the River of Stone:
I eased the bullets into my six-barreled pepperbox one at a time, forgoing the speed loader in the name of intimidation. Lewis’s eyes went wide and locked onto the gun.
“Where is she?” I said. I took a deep breath, the Missouri River beside us masking every other scent aside from the decay of the blasted zombies. The shadowed tree lines hid us from the nearby population of Saint Charles.
Lewis shook his head.
Two days ago we learned Philip was still alive. Yesterday his servants kidnapped Zola. I didn’t know why they took her, but she didn’t go quietly. The Watchers would be using a spatula to clean out the alley where she was taken.
“You sicced your zombies on us?” I said. “A fairy and a necromancer?” I glared at Lewis. “I find myself ... irritated.”
Lewis held up his hand and started to speak.
I holstered the pepperbox under my arm and wrapped my hand around the shield rune on my staff. A flowing glass surface sprang to life as a thread of power wound into the wood and metal.
“Don’t even think about it,” I said.
Despair washed over Lewis’s face. He was breaking, and I could see it.
What book are you reading now?
I am currently reading the serial In Darkness We Must Abide by Rhiannon Frater. It is a seriously enjoyable vampire read!
What do you prefer paperback, hardcover, or ebooks?
Yes! That’s probably my collector mentality coming through a bit. :) I love the wonderful convenience and portability of ebooks. Of course, I also buy the hardcover releases of all my favorite authors, or paperbacks if they aren’t available in hardcover.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
I would like them to know how much I appreciate them taking the time to read these books. Being able to share these stories with other people who enjoy them has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Giveaway:
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