Birth
of the Bacchae
Immortal
Relics Book 1
by
Stephanie Mirro
Genre:
Urban Fantasy
"Vampires,
Immortals, Bacchae—they’re all the same. The name may change, but
their appetites never do."
Ever
since archaeology student Serafina Finch found an ancient Roman
amulet on a dig in Italy, she's been having dreams. Strange dreams
that leave her with an eerie sense of foreboding. But between a busy
college schedule and a boyfriend she's hoping to marry, she doesn't
have time for strange.
Then
a mysterious cult takes an obsessive interest in the artifact.
Serafina finds her life in chaos as she's thrown into the
supernatural world, where Immortals and witches alike claim ownership
of the amulet. Her amulet.
As
her connection to the amulet grows, she discovers a dark secret about
her past. Serafina realizes she must protect the powerful relic at
all costs--even if it means losing one of the people she loves
most.
“Invisible.
Powerful. Immortal. We are Bacchae.”
BIRTH
OF THE BACCHAE is a New Adult Urban Fantasy novel exploring the
origins of vampire lore in a modern setting. Where do the stories
come from? How were vampires created? Do they still exist today?
Stephanie
Mirro's lifelong love of ancient mythology led to majoring in the
Classics in college, which wasn't quite as much fun as writing her
own mythology stories as she did as a child. But that education,
combined with an overactive imagination and being an avid fantasy
reader, resulted in a writing career.
Starting
her days with coffee and ending them with wine means Stephanie can
usually be found juggling household chores, keeping the kids alive,
and trying to write, edit, publish, and market the stories that haunt
her dreams.
Born
and raised in Southern Arizona, Stephanie now resides in Northern
Virginia with her husband, two kids, and two furbabies. This thing
called "seasons" is still magical.
GUEST POST
What is something unique/quirky about
you?
I’m
allergic to hair dye! Which made going grey in my 20s kind of
frustrating. I found out when I dyed my hair at home and ended up
going to the ER because of how sick I felt. And also the fact that my
face/head puffed up! All of my lymph nodes were swelling with the
reaction, and anywhere dye touched my skin I blistered. It was not a
great experience, let me tell you. I embrace my greys now.
What are
some of your pet peeves?
I’m
a bit sound sensitive so it KILLS me when I can hear someone chewing
with their mouth open. I can’t NOT hear it anymore.
Where were
you born/grew up at?
I
was born and raised in Tucson, AZ, and while I hated growing up in
the “southwest” culture (nothing wrong with it, mind you, it’s
just not me), I can appreciate it so much more now that I’ve moved
away. The desert is such a beautiful ecosystem and such a stark
contrast to what most people in the US grew up with. It’s always
amusing to hear newbies to the desert comment about everything that
was just plain normal to me a few years ago.
If you
knew you'd die tomorrow, how would you spend your last day?
First,
I would eat all the food, particularly breakfast burritos and pizza.
Next, I would make sure all my loved ones knew how much I loved and
appreciated them. Finally, I’d try and rob a bank just for funsies.
(That’s just a joke, of course. I know it’s a very traumatic
event for those on the other side of the event.)
Who is
your hero and why?
As
sappy as it is, my momma is my hero. After becoming a mom myself, I
understand my mom so much better and all the crap she had to put up
with from me and my sister. We weren’t THAT bad, but she is a saint
for handling it the way she did. I always felt like I could tell my
mom anything, knowing she wouldn’t judge me but would just hold me
instead if I needed it.
She’s
also the most amazing, selfless grandma. A woman who immediately said
yes when I asked if there was any possibility of her flying to FL
last year to babysit my kids while my husband and I went to a
wedding. No hesitation at all, and my mom HATES to fly (she gets
really anxious). I love you, Mom!
What do
you do to unwind and relax?
Much
like my main character, Serafina, I enjoy a glass of wine and a
mindless TV show or a hot bath. My wine du jour is Merlot, but I’m
also a big fan of Malbecs right now.
How to
find time to write as a parent? S
chedules!
I get up at 5 am (my kids get up between 6:30-7 right now) which
gives me a good hour of writing time after the coffee has been made
and the caffeine kicks in. Because I stay at home with my kiddos, I
also take advantage of naptime for social media and marketing tasks.
My home is in a constant state of clutter, but everyone has clean
clothes and food on their plates so I call it a win. And in my
wonderful husband’s words as he’s washing the dishes, “You’re
not a homemaker, your job is keeping the kids alive.”
Also,
be kind to yourself! It is NOT easy balancing it all.
Describe
yourself in 5 words or less!
Book
Nerd
When did
you first consider yourself a writer?
Maybe
at 5ish? It’s all I’ve ever wanted
to do. I have not always been a very disciplined or uber motivated
person, however, so it’s taken me roughly 30 years to finally get
around to making it a career. But here I am!
Do you
have a favorite movie?
It
might be a strange choice to some, but I freaking love Wild
Things
with Neve Campbell and Matt Dillon. Everything about that movie is
awesome. A close second is Boondock
Saints. (Also,
if Daryl dies, we riot!)
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