It’s a double debut for today’s author – his first published novel and BMR debut. You guys know how I feel about black cats, and he states black cats are his spirit animal. Obviously, he’s good people. Welcome Michael McGovern!
If you were stuck as the protagonist in any horror movie, which would you choose?
I would choose Peter Cushing as Van Helsing in HORROR OF DRACULA. Can’t get much cooler than that!
If you could have a spooky Halloween pet (black cat, owl, bat, rat, wolf, etc.), which would you choose?
Black cat definitely. Black cats are my spirit animals.
Would you rather go to a real haunted house or watch a horror movie marathon?
A horror movie marathon. Horror to me is an art form. Facing a real horror would be far too upsetting!
What books did you grow up reading?
As a kid I read a lot of Greek and Roman mythology. Biographies through school book clubs were another favorite. Once I was in high school, science fiction was of interest (especially DOC SAVAGE), as well as classics like FRANKENSTEIN, DRACULA etc. And Shakespeare! Also read a lot of Agatha Christie novels. Another absolute favorite was THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE by Shirley Jackson.
If you could be mentored by a famous author, who would it be?
Stephen King. ‘Nuff said.
What are you working on now?
WITHIN THESE TAINTED WALLS is about a curse and subsequent haunting that starts off wrong and goes awry. Horror takes on many forms as madness, innocent deaths, and a terrifying decay takes root inside the walls of Weatherly House. She made mistakes! She made mistakes!
With elements of Gothic horror, alchemy, sex magic, and science, BLOOD ENDING chronicles the rise of master vampire Severin, his Trinity of female vampires, and the obsessed love-sick alchemist Praetorious Biederbeck. As one century ends and a new one heads towards devastating war they find that the “old ways” are no longer viable–the lure of sex and blood now competes with the lure of science. Assisted by the doomed vampire bride Justine, Biederbeck chases after Severin and the Trinity through the decades. And what a chase it is!
From an ancient school of black magic to the slave auction block in Syria; from the decadent vampire society of old Vienna to Berlin’s 1920s cabaret scene, a fetish club in London, the fires of Dresden, and ending in the streets of New York, these preternatural beings are affected not only by their own whims and foibles, but also by a world that is changing itself, and the state of magic, at a frenzied pace. If you’re seeking a pulse-pounding, blood drenched vampire saga quench your thirst with BLOOD ENDING.
Purchase Links (preorder for November 10th release)
https://www.blackrosewriting.com/horrorsuspense/bloodending (At checkout use the code PREORDER2022 for a 15% discount.)
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It sounds like McGovern was a delightfully nerdy kid. Off to check out Blood Ending and Within These Tainted Walls!
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Thanks, Priscilla. I was definitely nerdy, hopefully delightful. Lots of readers in my family. Thanks also for checking out Blood Ending. Still hard at work on Within … It’s shaping up nicely!
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I’m quite partial to nerdy kids since I raised two myself, lol.
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Sounds like a broad spectrum of interests from Doc Savage to Shakespeare.
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I was very disappointed in the Doc Savage movie. But boy, those novels, my cousins and I couldn’t read them fast enough!
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Congrats to Michael on both debuts! I was intrigued by his reading favorites as he grew up. What a mix of genres. I’m figuring it was all fodder for the writing mill. Another fun share, Teri. You’re on a roll.
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A good way to think of it, Diana. You never know what gets churned out in that writing mill. Thanks!
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Another great guide for preparing Halloween. I also love black cats, even though they are having a very special character. Best wishes, Michael
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Thanks so very much! Vampirically Yours, Michael
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Ever since I learned black cats are the last to be adopted at shelters, they’re all we’ve ever rescued, Michael. They sure have loving demeanors and wonderful personalities. Thanks for sharing!
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I agree. Haven’t had one yet, but some friends do and the cat and I get along very well!
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Congratulations Michael! Can’t wait to receive my copy.
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Black cats are pretty awesome.
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My black cat agrees with you, Deby, lol.
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Congratulations to Michael on his new book and appearance on Bad Moon Rising. Best wishes.
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Happy new week, Teri. Thanks for this fun introduction to Michael. It’s another terrific Bad Moon Rising. Hugs on the wing.
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It’s always fun to meet new authors – and he’s another cat lover!
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Exactly. 😼
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You had me at sex magick!
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Hope you read the novel and enjoy the sex magic scenes, as well as the alchemy scenes, as well as the blood scenes, as well as the etc. etc. etc.!
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Love the idea of a black cat as a spirit animal! You can’t get much better than that!
Congrats to Michael on his release and his BMR debut!
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Thanks very much Mae!
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I agree 100%, Mae!
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I think Stephen King would be an amazing mentor.
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I’d probably be catatonic for the first several hours, Wendy, lol.
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Congratulations, Michael. And I’m a fan of black cats too. We’ve owned three at various times.
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The two we’ve rescued had/have such quirky and fun personalities, Tori. Never a dull moment.
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Great interview, Michael and Teri! I agree with Michael about choosing Stephen King as a mentor.
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It would be a dream come true, Mark! I’d feel so unworthy, lol.
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Hi Teri, it is great to meet Michael and learn about his vampire novel. We all want to be mentored by Stephen King. A brain transplant would also we okay – grin! I like Michael’s choice of movie protagonist.
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I’d probably sit and stare at him with my mouth hanging open for the first hour, Robbie, lol.
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