1302 – The Alpha, the second story in The 13th Floor Series from Christine Rains is now available. When it comes to mythical creatures, werewolves would have to be one of my absolute favorites, so no surprise that I love The Alpha. Speaking of which, Christine has a few things say on the topic of werewolves.
Over to you Christine:
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WEREWOLVES
What’s the first image that comes to mind when you think werewolf? Likely you’re thinking of a man going through a painful transformation under a full moon. He might then run wild through the night or retain his human intelligence and use his animal form to do some good. Enticing as that idea is, it’s a modern twist on ancient folklore that is truly frightening.
Werewolves weren’t seen as good creatures. Be they cursed humans or beasts, they were devious beings. They would hunt down cattle and sheep, and sometimes, they would trick mothers into giving up their children. Werewolves might be priests excommunicated by the Church or women guilty of one of the seven deadly sins. A shaman or a devil. It didn’t matter. Folks believed they loved to feast upon human flesh.
There are countless tales of werewolves in all cultures. Becoming one could be as simple as walking under a birch arch three times or a warrior wearing the skin of an animal he killed. Being infected by a scratch or bite by a werewolf is a modern belief, but a way to have people involuntarily become what they fear.
The werewolves in The Alpha are born from parents who are already werewolves. It’s very rare to have someone who was bitten become one, and most who are bitten go mad. They have supernatural speed and strength, and they can transform at will. It’s quick and painless and a bit embarrassing if you forget to take off your clothes first.
Werewolves have long been popular in legend and modern fiction. Why do you think werewolves have fascinated people so?
Title: 1302 – The Alpha
Author: Christine Rains
Genre: paranormal romance
Release date: January 13th, 2013
One run in the woods wouldn’t matter, or so thinks werewolf Stefanie Porter. Being cooped up in her apartment for months must have messed up her instincts, because her former pack almost catches her until a mysterious lone wolf jumps in to help Stefanie escape.
The cruel Alpha Wyatt not only stole her pack but refuses to give Stefanie her freedom. She can’t hide in her apartment any longer or it will drive her crazy. She puts her trust in the lone wolf who can teach her some of his unusual urban survival tricks. James Roberts might be a bit geeky, but he’s smart and looks hot when the argyle sweater comes off. His ridiculous ambition to become a superhero might be admirable if Wyatt couldn’t rip him limb from limb.
With the pack scouring the city for her, Stefanie must convince James to teach her and control her own Alpha nature, or fight not only for her life, but his as well.
1301 – The Marquis is available at:
Author Bio:
Christine Rains is a writer, blogger, and geek mom. She has four degrees which help nothing with motherhood, but make her a great Jeopardy player. When she’s not writing or reading, she having adventures with her son or watching cheesy movies on Syfy Channel. She’s a member of S.C.I.F.I. The 13th Floor series is her first self-published series. She also has three novellas and sixteen short stories published.
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Carol and Christine, thank you very much!
Great cover, and it sounds super interesting! :0)
Hi, Christine – fun seeing you here!
Tania, it was nice to meet you at Mary’s blog!
Pk, Misha, Nick, thanks for stopping by! The werewolves of old were definitely frightening. Nowadays, a lot of them are hunky!
Like Alex said, must be to do with that inner animal nature being unleashed, which lots of people would have been afraid of. Thanks for the mythology lesson!
Yeah the old werewolf stories were scary. Now, though, they’re one of my favorite mythical creatures.
Yep I love the old school werewolves that were vicious and sinister. It’s that beastly passion for human flesh that excites me. lol They were the one creature that scared the bleep outta me as a kid.
Mpax, I do like them kicking some butt!
Michael, now that’s what I’m picturing right now!
Shelley, I love those strong bonds and unapologetic natures too. Characters that are wolfish are fun to write.
Cherie and TBM, thank you!
Medeia, thank you very much. Hope you enjoy it!
I wish Christine the best!
I just downloaded the first installment. This looks like a great series.
Congrats to Christine! I love her twist on werewolves.
Congrats on the new release, Christine. Werewolves are one of my favourites. I enjoy the close family ties, the strong bonds and their unapologetic natures. Even the savagery. There is lots to like
Whenever I think werewolf…I see Jacob Black from Twilight…all shirtless and muscled.
Glad to see you making a splash today, Christine. I think the idea of a werewolf is fascinating, because I think most people sometimes wish they could transform and kick some butt. Maybe.
Waving at Tania.
Thanks so much for hosting me, Tania!
Jamie and Nutschell, thank you!
Alex, it has to be! The animal in us is intrigued.
Happy Release Day yesterday! I’ll be sure to check it out!
Love this new twist on the legend of werewolves. and that cover is intriguing!
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Must be that animal instinct!