Blurb: Three factions rule Southern Archaides:
the human faction - known as The Delegation, the demon faction - known as The
Underground, and the saint faction - known as The Syndicate. But power between
the three is far from equal and there are those who seek to change that at any
cost.
Angel is a breed - half human, half demon -
working for a private investigator in the city of New Hope. But when her boss
goes missing she finds herself plunged into a world of spies, lies, murder
plots, and deadly secrets.
It's a tangled web to unravel and for every
answer Angel uncovers, a dozen new questions emerge. Someone is trying to pit
the three factions against each other, but who and why? It's up to Angel to
find out before all out war buries Southern Archaides in ash.
Before you look at my dream cast choices below,
let me admit one thing: this book is inspired from my past, and the all-night
gaming sessions of Super Mario Brothers 3 (SMB3) with my best friend. So it
only makes sense that as I was writing, my own 90’s crushes and idols became
the face of the characters.
Alexis Stone (Alex) –
Alex is a feisty, yet
insecure sixteen year old struggling with their impending move. Unable to let
go of the past, she holds onto everything… including her childhood videogame,
Dreamscape. Kristen Dunst was my inspiration for this role. She portrays
strength and vulnerability so well. But… since today she doesn’t quite fit into
a teenage role, my contemporary actress would be Ellie Fanning.
Arrow –
Arrow is the rugged, independent
heartthrob of the book. Faced with his own goal of rescuing the queen and
destroying the evil empire, he must find a way to convince Alex that she is the
hero they’ve been waiting for. Break out your old Teen Bop magazines, when I
wrote this character, I thought of a young Ryder Strong.
And for a contemporary
actor…I just couldn’t find the right one, so had to settle on Flynn Ryder. ;)
Media Info:
Dreamscape:
Saving Alex
YA Contemporary
Fantasy
May 1
2015 Official Release (I am impatient, so it might be up sooner. ha)
Sixteen-year-old Alexis Stone is used to getting away
from life’s frustration with Dreamscape, a video game she’s loved since
childhood. As her family prepares to move, a sleepy night of gaming pulls her
into the world like never before. Trapped in Dreamscape’s realm, Alex is about
to learn that being a hero has consequences… and this time, the stakes are
deadly. Will helping the rebellion cost her everything she knows and loves? Or
will she betray them to save her own life?
Author Bio:
Kirstin Pulioff is a storyteller at heart. Born and raised in Southern
California, she moved to the Pacific Northwest to follow her dreams and
graduated from Oregon State University (Go Beavs!) with a degree in Forest
Management. Happily married and a mother of two, she lives in the foothills of
Colorado, and enjoys being a stay at home mom. When she's not writing an
adventure, she’s busy living one.
She loves to hear from readers and fans. Please connect with her on any
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Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Dystopia and Erotica in One Bite!
"Sanguis City is not your average vampire novel, ladies and gentlemen. There's no brooding female needing to get bitten to confirm her life. There's no super hot vamp-- Oh, wait. Yes, there's that. But you'll like that part. Trust me.... - Maria G. Cope, Lions & Lambs Book Blog
The End was not a Zombie apocalypse but a Vampire one.
Ever wonder what happens after the world ends?
Lilanoir Rue did, a mere by product of the destruction, she never knew what happened before hand either. No longer just a human with fangs, she is banished from the only place she called home, the Human Reservation. She wipes her tears and never looks back.
In a world gone dead, life has never been so good, for some. While others live in chaos, the chosen call Sanguis City home. The rich and powerful found a way to survive The End and enjoy every minute of it, for eternity. On the brink of a gruesome death from starvation, disease or a hungry zombie, humans flock there to sell their blood for peace and security.
The city of blood, made for and by vampires, welcomes Noir; her kind are in high demand. New vampires, the ones who bought immortality, need a loyal workforce. Neither Human nor Vampire, Bleeders take care of the city in the daylight. Draining humans by day and dating Vampires at night leaves Noir little time to think about her past, or much else, until it finds her.
Noir never dreamed her fangs would be the ticket to the good life, but three years in the city has earned her a promising future, career and, just maybe, a love life. But when she falls for her charmingly sexy Professor, an Authentic Vampire, she also falls into a web of nightmares. Does she really know anything about the real Vampires or about the city she now calls home? Unable to escape painful memories, she uncovers more than her own secrets. Quickly her dystopian paradise starts crashing down around her, and some secrets just won't stay dead, and others are bound to kill her before finals week. Ending up in bed with a monster, in more ways than one, might not be as bad as she had imagined.
Now let me cast the movie... ~ Morgan Jane Mitchell
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Lilanoir Rue/ Noir
Emma Stone as a red head would have to play Noir because she’s R-rated sexy (see the video above). And let's face it, this book is R-rated sexy.
She’ll need blue contacts and fangs, of course, to represent my Bleeder. If you didn’t know, Noir’s not a vampire but rather a sort of side effect of The End, a human born with fangs, possessing the most beneficial of vampire traits with very little of the weaknesses. Her kind also still bleed, so they are sustenance for the vampires who rule the civilized world, some even bleed humans for the vampires too thus the nickname that stuck – a Bleeder.
A sense of humor is paramount to portraying the main character in Sanguis City. I love Emma’s voice too. I first saw her in The House Bunny, but then I watched Zombie Land, next Friends with Benefits. Emma can act genuine, be sarcastic and drop the f-bomb like my Noir. I’ve also seen her more recently in Birdman, so I know she can be intense when needed.
Sander
Did you just faint a little, reading the name.? I know I did.
I’d always thought of Alexander Skarsgård to play Sander because I need a drop dead gorgeous man with a sinister smile, tall but broad… but I also need someone who looks a bit younger. Sander is as old as time, one of the first men transformed by the Upir, making the authentic vampire a god in the eyes of many, but all while he was still a physically young man. So I've found Alexander Ludwig. He didn’t catch my eye as Cato in the Hunger Games but on the History Channel’s Vikings as Bjorn, he proved he can play a man and one who doesn’t mind getting bloody. Plus, he can do accents which my Vampire God has when he’s angry. Looking divine in a tux, he’ll make a perfect Sander. Now can he transform into the sweet tuxedo cat Bijou?
My cat Oreo will play Sander's other kind. You didn't know my vampires can turn into any creature they drink from regularly? Better get reading!
I almost forgot, he'd also have to play Sigmund,Sander's sadist twin brother.
Aubrey
Jonathan Rhys Meyers!! I've not watched Dracula on NBC, but this is my Aubrey. BUT he must be able to pull off an American accent because the former private dick was transformed in Chicago in the 1920’s. And from watching the Tudors, I know Jonathan owns a sex scene.
(Spoiler) I can totally see Jonathan Rhys Meyers as my dream walking vampire detective. Squee!
Quixon
A ginger body building bleeder?! It’s so hard to find a strawberry blond haired actor who can pull off body builder with a square jaw and cocky attitude but I think Stefano Masciolini has the face. He may have to hit the gym for this role. Quixon has beautiful emerald green eyes and likes to pierce himself with silver jewelry. I’d love to see Quixon in his red Sforce uniform on his horse with his scythe, cutting the heads off zombies on the big screen. It gives me the chills.
Savy
Hayden Panettiere would have to play Noir’s fellow bleeder and best friend Savy. Blonde and perfect, Savy may seem self-centered but she truly cares for Noir in her own way.
Jef
Rickie Whittle who plays Lincoln on the 100 is my Jef, Savy’s New Vampire Boyfriend. Why do I call him a New Vampire? He was one who bought his way into vampirism before the End, bought the elixir responsible for the downfall of society. But Jef has ornate facial hair and tribal tattoos that were in style at the time he was turned. Rickie Whittle will have to do the same. This hot young looking actor has blown me away portraying a complex character on the 100. Jef too is a complex guy who Noir thinks treats Savy poorly, but we haven’t seen his side of the story yet.
Clare
BBC’s Being Human’s Lenora Crichlow could play my bubbly, empathetic bleeder, Clare. Did you know all the bleeders have one or two special vampire traits? She’ll have to don a much shorter hairstyle for the role.
Tombs
Tombs could be played by Daniel Henny. I found this model online long ago and was smitten, mess his hair up a little and he’s Tombs. The sexy bleeder is Noir doctor/friend/… well with his ability what doesn't Tombs have his hands in?
Darius
Sanguis City, Carpe Noctem’s witch Darius Bishop has a unique look, longish hair and glowing green tattoos. Richard Harmon, also from the 100 has a fascinating face. I don’t know whether he is good or bad… I like that, and it fits Darius perfectly.
Willow
Sanguis City, Carpe Noctem's Willow looks like a child or a young teen, but she’s not. Annasophia Robb has the wild childlike features of this mysterious teleporting girl.
Adela
Izabella Miko has the look needed to play Sander’s super sophisticated daughter Adela. Physically resembling her father, this ancient vampire happens to be a bit dry and serious, but mostly vicious. Caring firstly for her father, she’d love to get rid of Noir.
Crow
I told you I was looking for young actors and the CW’s the 100 is full of talent. Bob Morley could play Crow, Noir’s first love from the Human Reservation that was once Cherokee, North Carolina. I won’t spoil the story by telling any more about our beloved Crow, but Bob has the looks and experience for my post-apocalyptic world.
Caesar
An accident or rather, the accident, Caesar, a vampire who will always look like he’s on the verge of death can be played by Gustaf Skarsgård. Yes, Alexander Skarsgård has a brother who plays the super creepy Floki on Vikings. Tombs’ mentor, an important vampire in Sanguis City is also pretty creepy.
Ever since her parents died eleven years ago, completely derailing her life course, Marissa Engles has hidden inside her creativity, using her artistic expression to escape the world. It's her only island of safety from an upbringing filled with lies and deceit. Memories of magic and strange, supernatural abilities haunt her. Yearnings of excitement and passion compel her.
When she meets Daniel Navid, sparks fly - literally - from her fingers to his. Daniel awakens her psychic, telepathic abilities, using them to teach her that she's far more than she ever dreamed. As her powers awaken, she's slowly swept from her safe world into one of suspenseful darkness, dazzling, electrifying light, and unimaginable sensual pleasures.
With her faithful Doberman by her side, Marissa uses her creative imagination to restore her skills as a Light Rebel. A world of horror and shatteringly beautiful lumination is revealed to her as she finds her way to her transformative magical abilities as she comes face to face with pure evil - the demented sorcerer known as El Demonio de la Muerte.
El D's got plans for her - he plans to charm her into forgetting she ever met Daniel Navid, the sexiest, most dangerous man she's ever known. She's got other plans - getting to the truth and claiming her birthright. With so much at stake and so much deception surrounding her, will she succeed?
And now for the cast! **Caution: May cause excessive swooning.***
Daniel Navid:
played by José Eduardo Verástegu
Marissa Engles:
played by Zoe Saldana
Crazy Betty:
played by Roseanne Barr
Jason “Harmonia” Brown: played by Chord Overstreet
El Demonio de la Muerte: played by Javier Bardem
Tom, the hillbilly sorcerer and falconer: played by Michael Biehn
What an AWESOME cast! I don't think I've ever seen Javier Bardem look so smoking hot! Check out Calinda B's 'The Beckoning of Beautiful Things' on Amazon.
