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Alice Renaud

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1. I hear you have a pet water monster in your novel. Tell us about the book.

Blurb for Mermaids Marry in Green:

Caltha Dooran is the toughest, fiercest shape-shifting mermaid in the western seas. She has three Clans to rule, and no time for romance. But when a warlock, Jonty, turns up and asks her to come with him to London to capture an afanc, a water monster, she can’t say no. In London, away from her duties, her attraction for Jonty grows…and they soon fall under each other’s spell. But will his past and her responsibilities pull them apart, or can they find the only true magic, the one that binds two souls together?

Drawing by Grant Herbert

The afanc is a mythical Welsh water monster, which has the head of a crocodile, and the body and paws of a beaver. He is rescued by the heroine, Caltha, and becomes her devoted companion. He helps to bring the hero and heroine together so plays an important part in the story.

Buy Links for Mermaids Marry in Green:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCQQ75P
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/3LglAN

 

2. Why did you add this unusual pet to this book?

Tabitha

I love animals, and I also love Welsh myths and legends. (My mother is Welsh, and I spent all my childhood holidays in Wales.) Welsh legends are full of weird and wonderful creatures. As well as the afanc, there is the Ceffyl Dwr, the Water Horse, and the Giant Cat of Anglesey. Now that’s a feline I’d like to meet!

My favourite pet is indeed the cat, or The Cat as I’m always tempted to write, because The Cat is an animal that would definitely write its name in capitals if it could write (and maybe they can but are hiding it from us). We don’t have a Cat at the moment, since our last pet went to the great basket in the sky, so I content myself with the neighbours’ and family’s Cats, like Tabitha, my aunt’s tabby, shown here staring at the neighbour’s feline:

 

3. What other books have you written?

Mermaids Marry in Green is the third book in the paranormal romance “Sea of Love” series, which follows the lives and loves of three young shifter merfolk. Each book is a standalone story featuring a different couple.

Blurb for A Merman’s Choice, book 1 in the “Sea of Love” series:

For centuries the shape-shifting mermen of the Morvann Islands have lived incognito among humans. But one of them, Yann, has developed some bad habits. Like rescuing humans, even when doing so risks revealing his true nature. When he fishes Alex out of the sea, he doesn’t expect her to reappear eight months later, and turn his life upside down by asking him to be her guide. Over the course of a few days, Yann and Alex grow close. But some mermen hate humans. Their hostility, and Yann’s secret, threaten to tear the couple apart just as they are discovering that they are soul mates. Can Yann overcome the obstacles in his path and make the right choice?

Buy Links for A Merman’s Choice:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QglyeI
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/31xw7a

Blurb for Music for a Merman, book 2 in the “Sea of Love” series:

Rob Regor knew that humans were trouble. All the shape-shifting mermen of the Morvann Islands knew it. And human women were double trouble…especially when they were lying on the road in front of a digger.

Rob has a mission. Go to the mainland. Work as a policeman. Spy on humans. Report back to his father, the head of the Regor Merman Clan. It should be easy. Until he has to arrest Charlie. Rob can’t fight his attraction to the sexy eco-warrior, and it puts him on one hell of a collision course with his family and his Clan. Will he break the rules–or break her heart, and his?

Buy Links for Music for a Merman:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZkU5wR
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/mdG7Bw

 

4. Tell us about your kudos or reviews.

Both Mermaids Marry in Green and the “Sea of Love” series won their categories in the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer’s Choice Award 2020. All the books have garnered lots of 5-star reviews, which can all be found on Amazon, Goodreads and Bookbub.

 

5. How do you promote your books?

I promote my books mainly on social media, in blogs, and on Bookfunnel. I have also recorded podcasts and published videos of me reading excerpts of my stories. My publisher, Black Velvet Seductions, has a newsletter which you are very welcome to sign up to, to get the latest news, deals, and freebies!

 

6. Where can readers learn more about your books and connect with you online?

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliceRenaudAuthorRomance/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicerauthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18670218.Alice_Renaud
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/alice-renaud
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Renaud/e/B07L52P17B
Website: https://nomadauthors.com/alicerenaud/alicebooks.html
Newsletter: @BVSBooks

First to get freebies! Deals! And latest news! Hot and steamy! Soft and tender! Romance you will love! Become an Insider, sign up to our newsletter. https://blackvelvetseductions.com/?page_id=2472

COMMENT & WIN! I am offering a free ebook of Mermaids Marry in Green to one lucky person who comments on this blog interview! So don’t be shy! Tell me about your pets, and post pictures if you like.

 

From Marcia: Thank you, Alice, for being my February interviewee! I love discovering stories that feature unusual pets—especially paranormal ones!—and I look forward to reading your books!

MONTHLY BLOG EBOOK CONTEST! Would you like to win a Marcia James’ ebook? Visitors to this pro-pet blog can join in the fun, comment, and/or share photos of their pets for a chance to win one of my ebooks! Each month, I’ll randomly pick one commenter to win. To leave a comment and/or a photo, click on the word “Reply,” which is just below the social media icons for THIS interview. (Don’t scroll past this interview to the next interview.) Go Pets!

Comments

Alice Renaud — 43 Comments

  5. I haven’t read a series like ‘Sea of Love’ since Piers Anthony’s iconic works. This series has it ALL, friends! Fantasy, love, and living myths … all of which exist in a bewitching, magical world!!!

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    I have always found mermaids to be fascinating. I love animals, all my pets are rescues. These are my boys.

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    • Hi, Julie! I think it’s wonderful that you rescue your pets (and the ones in your photo are very handsome/pretty!). There are so many unwanted kittens and cats in shelters. There’s a special place in heaven for people who take in homeless pets. Have a great day!

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    • Hi Julie! Thank you for commenting. I love cats too, we’re in the process of adopting one right now from an animal shelter. Hope you have a great day!

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    • Hi, Julie! You won Alice’s book, Mermaids Marry in Green! Congratulations! I will let her know, and Alice will email you with the details on how to get your book! Have a great week!

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    • Hi, Richard! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. All of the wonderful comments about Alice’s books have made me move her books to the top of my To Be Read list. 😉 Have a great day!

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    Oh, got to love that photo of your Aunt’s cat staring at her neighbour through the door! LOL Brilliant!

    I used to have a house full of cats, but then I had my first dog and never looked back. I now have three rescues…

    Here’s my BIG rescue dog! Fun blog. Thanks for sharing – Alice is a wonderful writer.x

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    Oh, got to love that photo of your Aunt’s cat staring at her neighbour through the door! LOL Brilliant! Couldn’t make it up. 😀

    I used to have a house full of cats, but then I had my first dog and never looked back. I now have three rescues…

    Here’s my BIG rescue dog! Fun blog. Thanks for sharing – Alice is a wonderful writer.x

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  13. Hi, Sassy Brit! Great nickname. 😉 It’s wonderful that you have 3 rescue dogs, and I like the photo of your handsome and large pup! I’m a dog person, but I like cats, too, although I’m very allergic to them. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on Alice’s interview.

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  16. I love the fact that Welsh mythology is explored in the sea of love series. I’m interested in mythical creatures, but have never heard of an afanc before. Makes me want to know more about Welsh mythology.

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    • Hi, bn100! Thanks for stopping by my blog. By the way, you won a free ebook of mine from another blog interview contest. I’ve tried to reach you three different ways. If you read this, could you respond, and I’ll send you an email as to how to get your free ebook! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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