Yep, that wonderful book that has my quote on the front is releasing today!!! I am completely honored not only because of the quote, because I meant ever single word, but because this series is so wonderful, and I was able to share so much about it with you guys! Hehe, I am also really excited because I made that collage, and you’ll see several blogs having it today š So let me get right to it!! PS, Happy book birthday Stalkee!!!Ā
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting any of the links below.
So, I hope you guys check out this last little goodies of the Heven and Hell Series. I am still depressed that it’s over, but I don’t think anyone could have ended it more perfectly that Cam did!!! She’s also got some new books coming out soon, and I can’t wait to show more to you! š Happy reading and later gators!!Ā
This is a very bittersweet moment for me. I know you guys think I’m nuts, as Cambria probably deserves that moment more than me. But I really feel like I know these characters. And all the emails, and chats, and fights for Riley, I mean, these are real people š AND It’s the END!!!Ā I will not cry, I will not cry, I will not cry!!! Yeah, I said that so many times, and it didn’t work. I so cried multiple times. But, the show must go on, and I have so much to tell you, so Ā *sigh* enough of me, Today I’m going to celebrate the final installment of the Heaven and Hell Series! *insert sad face* PS, did you also notice that the above collage (yes I make these because I think they are cool) have new covers… ummm, scroll back up and check it out šĀ
*click on this cover to add to your goodreads ToRead Pile*
Renegade Blurb The conclusion to the Heven and Hell series.
Iāve been beautiful. Iāve been ugly. Iāve died. Iāve been brought back. Iāve had abilities awakened within me. My strength has been tested. My beliefs have been tested.
Yet I stand.
Whatās next when youāve pretty much experienced it all?
The end.
Sam and I are picking up the pieces. Weāre trying to come to terms with all weāve lost. And as much as I would like to hide my head, ignore the reality I live every day, there is no forgetting. Riley is in hellāIām still not sure of his agenda. My motherās past haunts me. And Kimberā¦ Kimber is being herself. Cole sneaks glances at Gemma and she returns them when she thinks I donāt see.
But I do.
When Beelzebub escapes he brings his war to places I never thought he would. Earth. Maine. Home. Now everyone and everything is at risk. This has become bigger than my circle of friends. This has become bigger than me. I have to finish this. I have to find a way to stop him, to finish this war.
I just pray we will all be left standing in the end.
Title: Renegade (Heven and Hell #4) (the final book in the series) Series: Heven and Hell Author: Cambria Hebert Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Release Date: May 3, 2013 Formats: Ebook and Print
Heven & Hell Series order: Before (#0.5) Masquerade (#1) Between (#1.5) Charade (#2) Bewitched (#2.5) Tirade (#3) Beneath (#3.5) Renegade (#4)
Renegade Trailer:Ā
My Riley Excerpt šĀ
Staring up through the dark, I listened as the light footsteps drew closer, keeping up with my little charade of sleep until the very last second. It was pitch black in here, so dark there were no shadows, but I didnāt need to see the movement of a shadow or a dark shape to sense when something was there.
At the very last second I sprang up, kicking out my legs and arching my back to jump into a standing position. My hands were ready, reaching for the newest creature that had come planning to defeat me, and I yanked it closer, letting a growl echo through the dark.
I felt its surprise; I caught it off guard and I used that to my advantage.
Stupid demon. They were all stupid.
I gripped its throat with one hand, squeezing until it made sick gurgling sounds. It began kicking and pulling at my hand, but I wasnāt letting go. I leapt from the bed, dragging it with me, and went across the room toward the massive fireplace where I smashed the back of its head against the black granite mantle. The demon went slack in my hands. With a sigh I dropped the body at my feet and reached out for the lighter (actually, a small blow torch) and with a click the kindling in the fireplace roared to life. Flames, hot and orange, shot up and out, illuminating the dark bedroom. I picked up the demon and tossed it into the hungry flames.
Ever since I came here theyād been coming, daily, sometimes hourly. They all wanted a piece of the guy who dared take over Beelzebubās place. They thought they could beat me. They thought I would just surrender this power.
I wouldnāt.
The stupidest onesāthe ones who thought they were cleverācame at night. They thought they would get me in my sleep. Like I would fall for that. I had the hearing of a hellhound; it never failed. I could hear them coming a mile away, and when I slept, I did so with weapons.
The fire crackled and I watched as the last of the demon was devoured by flames. It occurred to me then that it was strangely quiet in my bedroom. The kind of quiet that meant all hell was about to break loose. Slowly, I pivoted, wishing Iād gotten at least one hour of sleep.
But it seemed sleep wasnāt something I would be getting tonight.
The room was filled with demons, fifteen at least. They all stood in a semi-circle around me. I was grateful the fireplace was at my back or else I wouldāve been surrounded. That would have been a bitch.
They stood, staring and grinning maniacal grins, just waiting to pounce. The body in the fire had been a decoy, a way to keep me busy as they silently filed in the room and readied for attack.
They thought they had me.
They were wrong.
My Playlist:
So, I had to have a few songs to add… And since I am obsessed with the voice, some of those songs were already on my mind and the new versions may just make it a little more special š LOL in case you are wondering why I’m not using the original versions of some šĀ
My first choice is Angel- performed by Sarah Simmons… I am also obsessed with this kid’s voice. And hello, we’re talking Heven and angels and Hell, so the perfect song for me š Ā
My second choice is also by Sarah Simmons, preforming Wild Horses. because to me, nothing, not even wild horses could drag Sam and Heven from each other.Ā
My third choice is going to be the cover of Mad World by Adam Lambert. This song is so haunting, and yet it’s still beautiful. I kept thinking of this song when everyone’s in school, and worrying about how to get into Hell. Hmmm, it’s a mad world indeed šĀ
Adele’s Set Fire to the Rain is forever in my mind everytime Heven lights fire to… “those things”… yeah, I’m trying not to be spoilery š but trust me, Heven is very good at setting fires šĀ
I don’t have to wonder with this, because not only did Heven go into hell to get Sam, but Sam followed her into Hell right back, and so did her friends, so maybe I should have said this is my theme song š or one of them š Follow You by ShinedownĀ
I originally had this song as a Logan song, but since we’ve learned some things, I am going with this is Kimber’s new song. Trust me she earns it, but then she redeems, and the she re-earns it. LOL Rev Theory- Self and Cold.Ā
One more, another from the Voice, The A Team preformed by Caroline Glaser. Because sometimes, Angels shouldn’t cry or die. And I sure did cry several times in this book. This one is for Gemma.Ā
This one is for Kimber From Cole. You Lost me by Christina Aguilera.Ā
This one is for everyone, as they all have had a Bad Day by Fuel.Ā
And sometimes Life Ain’t Always Beautiful (by Gary Allan) but it’s a beautiful ride.Ā
I will not tell you why I am choosing this one, except when you read the book, you will just know. You will have the same completely broken heart that I did. Ā Hear You Me- Jimmy Eat World. Ā
My ending theme will be Better Days by Breaking Benjamin because we finally can look forward to better days šĀ
Cam’s choice to this day- which I totally agree with- will always be Breath of Life by FLorence + the Machine.Ā
*My review*
Oh, where to start. I mean, Cam, if I had your number, I would have called you with death threats I think. You tore apart my heart just a few times. You made me laugh. You made me cry. You also made me completely shocked… I NEVER would have thought that for Riley, but I think I underestimated him. I have become so utterly proud of Heven, she found herself. I am so happy for Sam, that when he let go, Heven could float by herself. I will start by saying I am really happy most got their happy endings. I’m impressed. You worked everything out in a way I never would have guessed. May you be as happy as me with your ending šĀ
Heven is the best of herself. She has finally found what she is meant to do, and now she will stop at nothing to do just that. I actually felt really bad for her here. Just when you think things are going ok, BOOM, something ridiculous happens. She has grown into someone so lovely, both inside and out. Dude, she went up against the strong big guys in Hell. She’s straight up bad ass! I can’t believe she’s less damaged š I am so proud of her.Ā
Sam is unbelievable. I have always Sam is the perfect boyfriend, for Heven. I doubt he’d be that awesome with me š He’s also grown, and even though he gets some major curve balls thrown at him, he survived. That in itself is just awesome. Riley has grown exponentially here. I know he thinks he’s a bad guy, but I know he isn’t. And now, I think even he can’t try to use that excuse. I would have totally high fived him, and then kisses him as he’s still the resident HAWT bad boy š I think he may have been the one to have the most character growth over all. Way to keep the bad boy bad, but put a little good in there too and make it real. I refuse to say a word about Cole. It’s not happening. But well played. I literally sighed with tears with his ending šĀ
Kimber is like freaking the Bermuda Triangle. Hot damn. You have made the perfect character to be the frenemy! She really does have some character growth, and though most will hate her, I seemed to maybe be leaning there after everything, I can’t help but think of that last thing she did. Or those times she helped. And then I think of that one big one, and I cringe. Extremely well played into the plot twist. I happen to maybe think Kimber has the most complexity of all the characters. And Gemma, is just still the coolest. My heart broke for her, throughout this whole series. I am so happy it maybe isn’t so broken anymore šĀ
This is the best writing I have seen from Cambria. She has taken my world on a fantastic roller coaster, made it completely addicting, and then still makes you smile when you know it’s over. I couldn’t have thought of a cooler way to end my series with a BANG! This is definitely some of the best writing from Ms Hebert. The action in this one, is beyond any of the others. I wasĀ enamoredĀ by how well the action scenes went. Ā I feel like I got a work out LOL You know it’s art when you can lose yourself completely, and I sure did. You would have had to cut off my fingers to stop me from page turning for me to stop… And my secret, is I still wouldn’t, as I don’t need my fingers to turn the pages of my kindle š I will forever be beautifully haunted by this series, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. There will never be another Heven and Hell for me, as I’ve already found mine š Heven’s treasure map led me right there into a world of awe inspiring beauty, full of magnificent characters, and a wonderful tale of good finally winning over evil. To my friends in the Heven and Hell world, I will see you again one day š To Cam, congratulations you wonderful, crazy, fantastic writer! You deserve so much more with this one, but my very rare 6 ANGELICALLY BRILLIANT, ALL ENCOMPASSING, INCREDIBLY MAGNIFICENT PAWS will hopefully be enough!Ā
About the Author:
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelorās degree, couldnāt pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
There’s acutally two, a US and an International, so let me show ya…Ā
US Giveaway is HERE and the International giveaway is HERE. GO NOW! šĀ
Good luck to everyone one and thank you all for sharing my journey with this series! š Happy reading and Later Gators!!Ā
PS… I also know a huge secret that is coming, AND one really exciting moment that I am so stupid excited about, so make sure you check! It’ll be here on May 10… which happens to be Cam’s birthday AND it also is something completely special for me… I AM DYING to show everyone, mainly for selfish reasons, BUT because it’s also soooooo COOL!!!! AND it’s got something a little more of Heven and Hell you may be missing like me šĀ
OMG!!!! It’s the END!!!Ā I will not cry, I will not cry, I will not cry!!! The end is near and I’m already devastated. I understand all things must end but I don’t wanna!!! *sigh* enough of me, Today we celebrate the release of the final installment of the Heaven and Hell Series! *insert sad face* BUT in good new, I need to tell you that in just a few short days, I will be part of the blog tour and I will have lots of goodies and a review for you šĀ
*click on this cover to add to your goodreads ToRead Pile*
Renegade Blurb The conclusion to the Heven and Hell series.
Iāve been beautiful. Iāve been ugly. Iāve died. Iāve been brought back. Iāve had abilities awakened within me. My strength has been tested. My beliefs have been tested.
Yet I stand.
Whatās next when youāve pretty much experienced it all?
The end.
Sam and I are picking up the pieces. Weāre trying to come to terms with all weāve lost. And as much as I would like to hide my head, ignore the reality I live every day, there is no forgetting. Riley is in hellāIām still not sure of his agenda. My motherās past haunts me. And Kimberā¦ Kimber is being herself. Cole sneaks glances at Gemma and she returns them when she thinks I donāt see.
But I do.
When Beelzebub escapes he brings his war to places I never thought he would. Earth. Maine. Home. Now everyone and everything is at risk. This has become bigger than my circle of friends. This has become bigger than me. I have to finish this. I have to find a way to stop him, to finish this war.
I just pray we will all be left standing in the end.
Title: Renegade (Heven and Hell #4) (the final book in the series) Series: Heven and Hell Author: Cambria Hebert Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Release Date: May 3, 2013 Formats: Ebook and Print
Heven & Hell Series order: Before (#0.5) Masquerade (#1) Between (#1.5) Charade (#2) Bewitched (#2.5) Tirade (#3) Beneath (#3.5) Renegade (#4)
Renegade Trailer:Ā
*My review will be a part of the blog tour, so you only have to wait a few short days š *
About the Author:
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelorās degree, couldnāt pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
To my most wonderful stalkee, I love you dearly!! I am humbled by your talent, and I am so proud of you, especially since you’ve done so much on your own! I am so thankful to have treasure of a friend in you!!! I can’t wait for so very much more!! I know that anything you touch will be fantastic! Congratulations!!Ā
Everyone one else, make sure you come back for my tour stop on the 7th for a giveaway too š Happy reading and Later Gators!!Ā
PS… I also know a huge secret that is coming, AND one really exciting moment that I am so stupid excited about, so make sure you check!
I will not cry, I will not cry, I will not cry!!! The end is near and I’m going to be devastated. I understand all things must end but I don’t wanna!!! *sigh* enough of me- LOOK!!!!!
Renegade Blurb
The conclusion to the Heven and Hell series.
Iāve been beautiful. Iāve been ugly. Iāve died. Iāve been brought back. Iāve had abilities awakened within me. My strength has been tested. My beliefs have been tested.
Yet I stand.
Whatās next when youāve pretty much experienced it all?
The end.
Sam and I are picking up the pieces. Weāre trying to come to terms with all weāve lost. And as much as I would like to hide my head, ignore the reality I live every day, there is no forgetting.
Riley is in hellāIām still not sure of his agenda. My motherās past haunts me. And Kimberā¦ Kimber is being herself. Cole sneaks glances at Gemma and she returns them when she thinks I donāt see.
But I do.
When Beelzebub escapes he brings his war to places I never thought he would. Earth. Maine. Home. Now everyone and everything is at risk. This has become bigger than my circle of friends. This has become bigger than me. I have to finish this. I have to find a way to stop him, to finish this war.
I just pray we will all be left standing in the end.
Title: Renegade (Heven and Hell #4) (the final book in the series)
Series: Heven and Hell
Author: Cambria Hebert
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal
Release Date: May 3, 2013
Formats: Ebook and Print
Heven & Hell Series order:
Before (#0.5)
Masquerade (#1)
Between (#1.5)
Charade (#2)
Bewitched (#2.5)
Tirade (#3)
Beneath (#3.5)
Renegade (#4)
All my social media links will be in my attached Bio.
About the Author:
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelorās degree, couldnāt pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
To my most wonderful stalkee, I love you dearly!! I can’t wait to read it! I’m going to try really hard not to lose it! I am so proud of you and so happy for you! I absolutely am humble and thankful to have treasure of a friend in you!!! I can’t wait for so very much more!!
What do you guys think about this new cover? I LOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!! Happy reading everyone and later gators!!
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!!!! *SIGH* Today we get one more step closer to the end of the Heven and Hell series… I am already crying about this, but since I beta read this book, I really needed to tell you HOW AWESOME IT IS!!! Seriously, GEmma is just fantastic! Plus i really like Cole š Now enough from me, Here ya go! š
Beneath
Heven and Hell #3.5
Where I came from everything is perfect. Everything is beautiful and predictable. Life isnāt measured by days, but by infinite joy that never ends.
But it did.
When I fell in love with a man who was perfectly imperfect.
The price for forbidden affection was steep and my beautiful white wings withered and died around me.
I was fallen. I am fallen.
Years have passed, and Iāve learned the true meaning of time. Iāve learned to build a wall around myself and exist alone. Yet, when he looks at meā¦ the heart beneath my armor trembles.
But I must remember.
I must remember that I might not have anything left to lose, but he certainly does. And risking him is something I wonāt do. So I lock my feelings where they belong.
Beneath.
Book Trailer:
My Review:
I will start by saying this will be my favorite of the shorts so far. I have always loved Gemma tremendously as a character. She has to be one of the most complex, yet simple characters I’ve ever read. See by that I mean she stands for her very few rules and she doesn’t break them. Or at least that’s what you see on the outside. She’s much more complex and deep on the inside. She’s not just a fallen angel, she’s a friend, she’s a warrior, she’s a protector, she’s got heart and bravery and a beautiful soul. I will continue to say that I think *next to Riley of course* that he is my favorite character of this whole series. And I immediately emailed Cam after Beta reading and told her its one of her best yet…. And then I not so nicely told her there better be a happy ending for her and Cole! Hahahaha You see, you finally find out Gemma’s past. How she fell, who she fell in love with, and how she knows so much about Hell Hounds and how Riley’s curse works. You also find out why Gemma is having such a hard time with her present… Don’t you know the past always gets in the way! I am so amazingly proud of Cambria for her accomplishment on this one! I am also humbled to call her my friend, that she is amazingly talented and extremely gifted. She has surpassed my expectations by letting me get to know Gemma even better, and I loved her POV! There’s is absolutely NO ONE better to write this story! And yes I know that my scale only has 5 paws, but today, it will be special because even though it’s a short story, I am going to give out one of my very rare 6 PHENOMENALLY BRILLIANT PAWS!!! Cam- if you ever think about quitting your writing, I hope you read this review and then remind yourself that your favorite Stalkee will be royally pissed!!! š
About the Author:
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelorās degree, couldnāt pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
My stalkee is fantastic, and she definitely has a blessing by the cover Gods š LOL I’ll try not to cry as we come to an end of a wonderful series! Congrats love, you are now big and famous and extremely loved!! š
Thanks for stopping by, happy reading, and later gators!
I’m late, *sorry CAM!!* but I NEED to show you the new upcoming novella that’s *SIGH* part of the end of the Heven and Hell series… I am already crying about this, but since I beta read this book, I really needed to tell you HOW AWESOME IT IS!!! Seriously, Emma is just fantastic! Now enough from me, Here ya go! šĀ
Beneath
Heven and Hell #3.5
Where I came from everything is perfect. Everything is beautiful and predictable. Life isnāt measured by days, but by infinite joy that never ends.
But it did.
When I fell in love with a man who was perfectly imperfect.
The price for forbidden affection was steep and my beautiful white wings withered and died around me.
I was fallen. I am fallen.
Years have passed, and Iāve learned the true meaning of time. Iāve learned to build a wall around myself and exist alone. Yet, when he looks at meā¦ the heart beneath my armor trembles.
But I must remember.
I must remember that I might not have anything left to lose, but he certainly does. And risking him is something I wonāt do. So I lock my feelings where they belong.
Beneath.
About the Author:
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelorās degree, couldnāt pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
My stalkee is fantastic, and she definitely has a blessing by the cover Gods š LOL I can’t wait til I can post my review for this one! And try not to cry as we come to an end of a wonderful series! Congrats love, you are now big and famous and extremely loved!! šĀ
What do you guys think? Do you love it like I do? Thanks for stopping by, happy reading, and later gators!Ā
My wonderful followers, my stalkee is releasing her new book in a few days, and I wanted you have a look, before the big release š I just need to say this… YAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! I absolutely adore Cam, how could you not! She has to be one of the sweetest people ever! Plus, a major bonus, she is a fantastically phenomenal writers, so without further nonsense, lemme show you all about it!!! š
Title: Recalled
Series: Death Escorts
Author: Cambria Hebert
Genre: Young Adult Romance with paranormal, thriller and mystery elements
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Format: Will be available in Print and Ebook
publisher: Cambria Hebert
Blurb:
Love or Death? A simple question really. The choice seems obvious. But. What if you never knew love, what if your life was spent just trying to survive? What if you knew your fate before you were fully grown?
And then you died.
And you were given another chance. A better chance.
This new life depended upon one thing: your job. And so you agreed. You thought it would be simple. You thought it would be cut and dry.
It never is.
And now you are left holding the fate of someone else in the palm of your hand and you have to make the ultimate choice.
Love or Death?
A little info about the series: Death Escorts is a new series from the author of the Heven and Hell series. This series is unique because each book acts as a stand alone, meaning that you don’t have to read all the books in order to understand each of them. They are all based off of the same idea (that idea being the characters are all Death Escorts) and will have some of the same characters in each book. The series is for young adults and beyond and encompasses the elements of romance, thriller, paranormal and fantasy. You will not see vampires, shifters, witches, fae or any type of those kinds of characters in this series.
Trailer:
My Review:
I’m gunna contradict myself in my first statement- this book is nothing like the Heven and Hell series we all love, and yet it’s exactly the same- because this story has a completely different set of characters, a different world, different plot, and yet I’ve fallen love just like I did with Sam, Heven, Gemma, Cole, RILEY, with Dex and Piper. I feel the amount of time and feeling put into these characters and I feel how real they are, not just to me but how well Cambria has made them. I am ecstatic that Cam has finally put this out! Her and her secrets made me wit for this! Well, the wait was definitely worth it!
Piper is your mostly normal girl, who is going to school to become a doctor and works at a diner to live. She is normal in all ways except she has a “little gift” which seems important enough to kill for. When someone saves her life, she can’t help but feel in debt to this person and boy does she go on a wild ride trying to find out who he was. I like her in the whole sense of her realness. She is just like you and me which makes her so relatable!
Dex, well he’s something special! He’s had a really rough life before he lost it and got a new one- maybe one of the best and worst deals he’s ever made. This character fascinated me! I liked that he felt he didn’t deserve goodness because of his past, yet he desperately wanted it. For a bad guy, he sure is a good one. He’s definitely made mistakes and he’s really flawed, but everyone deserves a little forgiveness. He’s thought process just kept me going because who wouldn’t want the material things, but is it worth taking a life for it. He’s definitely one of the coolest characters I’ve ever read.
To Cam, NEVER doubt your ability to write! You’ve made a wonderful story here! You’ve given me a whole new outlook on reapers, you’ve made me smile, cry, cringe, laugh, and cheer… All in just a few chapters!! There’s to many emotions to list for this whole book! The writing is just as awesome as could be! I swear I felt those colors on my skin from the Aurora Borealis. And way to play out the bad guys… Both of them! You’ve got a friend, a fan, and most importantly a stalker for life in me! I demand you keep writing… Pretty please LOL!!! AN INCREDIBLELY PHENOMENAL 5 PAWS from me!! I will nicely state that you should hurry to gimme more please! š
Author’s Interview Questions answered:
So, remember that little contest I had where people got to ask questions and the author would answer… Well, here’s your answers!
Faro Giron asked: Oh my goodness I am almost drooling over here :O I love the covers, and the books sound amazing!! I would totally be willing to give a review of one of the books, I have never read any of them.
Q: Who designed the covers and who came up with the Titles?
Cambria:
Hi!
Thank you I am glad that you enjoy my covers! I came up with the titles of the books and my cover designer Regina Wamba of Mae I Design did all of the covers. She is very talented!
Laura asked: Cambria~Where did you get the ideas for your books?
Cambria:
Hi Laura!
I get my ideas from everything. Music, movies, people watching. Sometimes just a word will make me think of something. Sometimes my dreams influence my books as well. Really, nothing is off limits! Lol.
Laura asked:
Heven~How does the Mind talking really make you feel?
Heven:
My Mindbond with Sam is unbelievable. I love being able to talk to him in a way that no one else can. Itās something I have come to rely on and I know that it will always be there. Itās actually really reassuring to always have some kind of communication with him because life is crazy sometimes!
Laura asked: Heven-How could you forgive Kimber so quickly when she said she was jealous and you fell in the lake?
Heven:I forgave Kimber because we have been friends since we were very young. And because out of all my friends she was the only one (besides Cole) who would come and sit at the hospital with me after I was attacked. We played cards, she painted my toes and she made me feel like my life might not really be over. And also, because she had been drinking that night and I like to think that if she hadnāt that never would have happened.
Laura asked: Sam~What did you want to do when you heard Hevenās mom calling her evil?
Sam: Iām not really sure I should say the things I was thinking out loud. If that had been anyone else talking to Heven that way they probably wouldnāt have been left unharmed. But above most everything else I want to protect Heven. I want her to feel safe with me. She wouldnāt feel safe if I hurt her own mother. So I walked away.
Laura asked:What made you fall in love with Heven so fast? How do you feel with Logan being back in your life? (I just started Book 2) What do you not like about Cole?
Sam: Coleā¦ I donāt like that guy. Itās an instinct. Itās a gut reaction. It might also be the fact that he thinks itās his job to take care of Heven. Itās not his job. Itās mine.
Loganā¦ I am really happy to have my little brother with me. I wasnāt sure I would see him again. I missed him more than anything after I left home. But I am also very worried about himā¦ heās going through a lot. Something seems offā¦ I just hope I can help make it right.
Nkuhnautho asked: Cambria- where do you get the ideas for your books?
Cambria: I get my ideas from everything. Music, movies, people watching. Sometimes just a word will make me think of something. Sometimes my dreams influence my books as well. Really, nothing is off limits! Lol.
Mimiruss asked: I actually have 2 questions… 1) will there only be one more book in the Heven and hell series?
Cambria:
Hi! Absolutely there will be more books. The next book is Beneath ā which is a short story about Gemma. Itās my favorite short story out of all of them in the series and I highly recommend it for a read. It releases March 29th. The final novel in the series is Renegade (book 4) and it releases May 3rd.
Mimiruss: 2) How different will recalled be from your other books? (Canāt wait for that one to come out btw)
Cambria: Thank you! I am excited about Recalled too! In my opinion itās a lot different from my other books. Itās a completely different world. Itās a whole new topic and also each book in the series is about different characters so each book is a read of its own.
Jean asked: Your new series sounds really intriguing, and Iām very excited about it. What gave you the idea to write a series of standalones (i.e., self-contained stories that you can read in any order)?
Cambria: Great question! The idea to write standalones was really born out of my desperationā¦. Ha ha ha. Okay, not quite. Really, it was born because I love Recalled and wanted to continue the theme and the idea of the books but I wanted the freedom of exploring new ideas and settings with every book. I love the Heven and Hell series but it was pretty draining to write, LOL. Especially the last book in the series. Writing a series is really challenging to keep creating new challenges for the characters and still keep things fresh. So I thought this was a way to explore something different.
Jean: In the Heven and Hell series, Sam is a fan of bubble tea (yummy!). What gave you that idea? (If I remember correctly, you hadnāt tried it yet yourself.) I think I also read that you tried a make-it-yourself bubble tea kit at home. Have you been able to get the ārealā thing yet?
Cambria: Ha ha ha! Actually yes I have tried the ārealā thing! Just a few months ago I happened across a place that made it in the mall (we had just moved here). They all different kinds of flavors and everything! I was so excited! I went and got someā¦ I got mocha flavored. I really enjoyed it. It was a lot better than the stuff I made at home (I made a video of that that you can watch here: http://youtu.be/BboS8mIY3YQ).I have to admit thoughā¦ I still prefer Starbucks. LOL
Shannon Bereza asked: Where does the inspiration come from for your covers and how much input do you have in them if they are designed by someone else?
Cambria:Covers are one my most favorite parts about a book! Besides the writing of course. I do have a cover designer and she has designed every one of my covers so far. Her name is Regina Wamba and she is the owner of Mae I Design.
I get lots of input when working with her. She makes sure that I get what I want when we are designing a cover. The inspiration for them comes from the book and what the book is about. Most of my books so far are part of a series and the first book in the series usually sets a tone for the rest that follow it. I want readers to know the books belong together.
Shannon Bereza: When you are writing a book does the idea of what you want on the cover ever inspire you while writing the book or do you not conceptualize the cover until the book is complete?
Cambria: Usually I donāt come up with the cover concept until after the book is written or almost completely written. When I was writing Recalled I did have a certain design in mind, I actually bought a photo for it, but then after the book was finished I changed my mind and we did something else. Ha ha ha.
Shannon Bereza: The covers are absolutely stunning by the way. I love the bright colors and since I tend to buy books just based on their covers I would definitely be tempted by these covers.
Cambria: Thank you so much! Thatās so great to hear! We always try to do something unique and eye catching.
bn100 asked:
Which cover of your books is your favorite?
Cambria: Thatās like asking me to choose between chocolate and caramelā¦. Actually I would pick caramelā¦.
Hmmmm. Now ALL of my covers are very special to me and I really do love them all. If I really had to pickā¦ I would probably pick *whispers* Recalled. I love that purple and that mistā¦.
BN110: Who would you cast if your books were made into movies?
Cambria: Oh my that answer would go on for days. LOL. Hereās a couple of my top choices:
Heven: Hayden Panettiere
Kimber: Emma Roberts
Sam: The fans always choose: Shiloh Fernandez(*Maghon says you’re welcome for the shirtless view (; )
I like him. I also like Zac Efron for Sam.(*again Maghon says you’re welcome LOL )
Gemma: Vanessa Hudgens
Airis: Taylor Swift
And really when I think of Riley I always picture Ian Somerhalder (but that because I love me some Ian Somerhalder. LOL) (*Maghon says she lurrrrvs him too )
Brenda Sparks asked:I just have to take a minute to gush about your fantastic stories. I love the Heaven and Hell series. And your covers are just beautiful! Which book did you enjoy writing the most and why?
Cambria:Thank you Brenda. I enjoyed them all because all my characters are like my friends. But If I had to choose I would say I enjoyed Recalled the most (up to this point). It was a fairly easy book to write. I really enjoyed Dex and his personality. I really felt connected to him.
Maghonās questions: Cam- Why hellhounds?
Cambria: Well I chose Hellhounds because I jad just written a werewolf series and didnāt want to do the same thing again, but I wanted a shifter of some kind. I got on google and a hellhound popped up and I was like āits perfect!ā Hellhounds arenāt seen as much, they seemed more unique to me and I liked the whole play of Heven and hell. Plus I felt like because it was more āunchartered territoryā I could have more freedom with creating Sam.
Maghon: And how did you come up with the idea for āthe islandā in hell?
Cambria: The āislandā in hell just kind of created itself. I mean it literally wrote itself into the book. One minute Heven was flying on The Devourer and the next she was seeing an island. I liked it. I thought it was something a little different and unexpected (yes, I admit it is a little unlikely but this is a fantasy book people).
Maghon: And, when are you gunna give me that seriously drool-worthy werewolf book??? And donāt lie to me, I know you are working on it, even if itās on the back burner hahahaha š
Cambria: Ha ha ha ha!!! Wellā¦ I am actually not working on it because its written. Itās a series of 4 books and all of them are written. But it is on the backburner for two reasons:
I feel like right now people are over werewolves and wouldnāt be too receptive of another werewolf book. (correct me if I am wrong)
I have learned SO much since writing the Heven and Hell series and Recalled that I really want to go back into that series and do some revisions and some changes to make it a better book. You see the main character in that book, Thadd, is like my first true love in book boyfriends. Sometimes my husband calls him my other husband. I want to do justice to Thadd and make his books the best I can.
Maghon: I would love to ask some more questions to the characters, but I really cannot ask without giving away some serious spoilers, so I will hold off for now… but I will ask you some lovely author questions š First, tell me a little about your book and why you wanted to write this particular storyā¦.
Cambria: I donāt know. LOL. This book came to me out of nowhere and It seemed that I wrote a couple scenes that snowballed into the entire book. I have no idea where Death Escorts came from. Well, I guess thatās not entirely true. A while back I started thinking about the Grim Reaperā¦ and what kind of book I would write about himā¦ and then a few months later the thought āDeath Escortsā kind of drifted in my head and then it stuck.
The first chapter of this book I actually wrote at the same time I wrote Masquerade. I had a whole plot idea for it but Heven was louder in my head so I wrote Heven and Hell. Then when this book came to me I realized the same character that was talking to me was the guy from that book. I had originally thought it was an angel bookā¦ I was wrong. LOL.
Maghon: Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did you always just know?
Cambria: I think my interest in writing came from a love of reading as a kid. I use to read R.L Stine and love it. I remember thinking I wanted to write stories like that and make people love my writing like R.L. made me love his. I didnāt actually realize that writing would be my career until much later.
Maghon: What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?
Cambria: R.L. Stine inspired me. I was like 15 when I wrote my first book. It is unpublished because obviously it wasnāt very goodā¦ LOL. But I still have it somewhere around here. It was a book for teens/youn readers about a girl who got a music box for her birthday and the music box made them all do weird things. Ha ha ha.
Maghon: Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
Cambria: I think all writers are influenced by their own life in some way or another. I mean I think we all write what we know, you know what I mean? But I donāt set out to write about my life or even peopleās that I know. Sometimes when a character is faced with something I ask myself how I would react then adjust that to fir that characterās personality.
Maghon: How do you chose when/which characters die in your books?
Cambria: Usually the characters tell me their own story and I write it. I donāt really like to kill off my characters it makes me cry. But sometimes they tell me thatās their story and I want to be true to that.
Maghon: You’ve made me cry too! Who do you look up to as a writer?
Cambria: R.L. Stine, Gena Showalter, Lizzy Ford, Julia Crane, Cynthia Hand, Carrie Jones
Maghon: If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your book?
Cambria: No. I donāt have regrets for my books. I work very hard on them and until I am proud to have my name on the cover. I realize I canāt please everyone and thatās okay but at the end of the day I just make sure that I put out a book I am happy with and then I stand behind it.
Maghon: Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Cambria: Time management. Trying to find the time to actually write is challenging.
Maghon: What book are you reading now? Or what genre? My followers love authorās opinions!
Cambria: LOL. I am actually Beta reading a brand new book from Heather Hildenbrand. I donāt know if I am allowed to say anything about it so I wonāt. Sorry! LOL. But I can tell you itās very good! She is the author of the Dirty Blood series and I really love it.
I also really enjoyed Airicka Phoenixās book Touching Smoke. Itās really good.
I like the young adult genre. I like the New adult genre and I like romance, paranormal, thriller, fantasy etc.
Maghon: Did you learn anything from writing your books and what was it?
Cambria: I learned that I am capable of a lot more than I thought. Lol.
Maghon: If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?
Cambria: I cannot choose. Itās too hardā¦. Waitā¦. Okay, fine. If I HAD to choose I would be the girl who ends up with Riley. I love Riley. Oh waitā¦ but what about Thadd?? Hmmmmā¦. Nope I canāt choose.
Maghon: *Ummm NO, that spot (with Riley) is reserved for me! LOL š Are there any books you think some of us should read, just because?
Maghon: Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
Cambria: Thank you. For the letters, the posts, the emailsā¦ it keeps me going on days I think about quitting to go work at Starbucks.
About the Author:
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the upcoming Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelorās degree, couldnāt pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in Pennsylvania where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
Author of the Heven and Hell Series and the upcoming Death Escorts
Giveaway:
First the winners of the smaller question contest, who will each receive an ebook copy of your choice of any of her books is… FARO GIRON! CONGRATS!!! š *You should have already received my email!
Now, here’s the big giveaway, don’t worry if you asked a question you are still entered, but for new entrants, you have the awesomeness to win a BIG giveaway, which includes ebooks and swag and goodies!! š Trust me, Cam picks some totally awesome things to giveaway AND it’s international! Leave a nice comment and I’ll pick a winner soon!!! Here’s the list to win…
US only
One Ecopy of Recalled
One Recalled Notepad
One Recalled pen
Bookmarks signed
Sticker
Recalled Magnet
I sure hope you guys check out her new series! And, I’ve been beta reading for her, with her upcoming release of a novella and the FINAL book of the Heven and Hell series… I cannot say much, except OH MY GOD!!!! I didn’t know she could wow me that much, but she totally has! Amazing! I will be sharing more very soon ok! š Good Luck on the giveaway! and Thanks for stopping in! š Happy reading and Later Gators!
* I just want to state that I do not own the photos I’ve used and I’ve also linked them directly from the sites I found them. If you own these photos and would like for me to remove them, please let me know ASAP! I do not want to infringe or unlawfully use them*
