Carrie Ann Ryan just released her debut romance, An Alpha's Path. It's a sultry shifter tale, and is already an Amazon Kindle & B&N Nook best-seller! I'm sure that's sparked your interest, so today on my blog I'll be asking Carrie Ann a few questions about herself and her book. ;)
R: OK, first some questions to get to know you. J
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
C: Sarcastic, loyal, vertically-challenged (it counts as one word, right? LOL)
R: So you and I have those first two traits in common. Although I try to restrain my natural sarcasm on the internet, for my own good. LOL ;)
R: Do you have a favorite book? If so, what is it?
C: I have too many favorites. But my favorite book that I’ve read this month was Courting Darkness by Yasmine Galenorn. If you haven’t checked out this series, go forth and try it in all its darkness glory.
R: I actually haven't read any of her work, but all that 'darkness glory' sounds pretty cool.
R: There are a lot of genres out there. Why do you write romance?
C: Because I want happy endings. I relish in them. I don’t mind reading UF or other types, but at the end of the day when the hero or heroine has been beaten down emotionally and often physically, I need to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Life in general doesn’t always get that, so when I dive into a new world unlike my own, I want to see that happy ending.
R: Same here. After I become emotionally invested in characters, I want to see them be happy!
R: What’s your favorite dessert?
C: Cheesecake. Yum.
R: A wise choice!
R: Now some questions about your book. J
R: An Alpha’s Path is your debut book and is the first in a series about the Redwood Wolf Pack. What made you choose to write about wolf shifters?
C: I’ve always liked the paranormal, and wolves have always been my favorite. Even when they were primarily the bad guys in the old days, I loved them. Mine are down to earth and are in tune with it as well. I love the animalistic sides and the two natured.
This series will also have other paranormals, but you’ll have to read to find out. :-)
R: I like that your shifters are in tune with nature. I like the outdoors...well, except for bugs, and excessive sunshine.
R: If you had the option of becoming a wolf shifter yourself instead of a human, would you?
C: I would if they were my wolves, or others like them. I would love to be able to experience that. But if they were the walk on two legs, growl and lose their humanity type of wolves – then no.
R: I think it would be awesome too! Back when I was in kindergarten, it was my dream to be some sort of shifter. Before it was cool. Wolf, tiger, dinosaur - whatever - anything other than a six year old kid! LOL
R: One of the things I like about wolf shifters are the close bonds and strong sense of loyalty that hold their packs together. In your opinion, do these things make it easier or more difficult for a shifter to fall in love with someone from outside the pack?
C: I think it can go both ways. I’ve never even thought about finding your mate inside the Pack. LOL At that point they are too close. I want that adventure of finding someone unlike yourself and introducing each other to those worlds. Yes, it may be difficult, but adding in new blood can invigorate a Pack. And my Pack is pretty cool about outsiders. I’m just nice like that. :-)
R: That's a good answer. I suppose it would add a little excitement to find an outsider. Especially if it's like in Twilight and your pack-members know your thoughts. Personally, I'm glad my husband can't read my thoughts, and vice-versa. I think that'd put a lot of strain on a relationship!
R: Describe Melanie and Kade, the heroine and hero from An Alpha’s Path is just three words each.
C: Melanie - Sarcastic, loyal, analytical. (Yes, she does sound like me a bit. Whah ah ah ah)
Kade – Loyal, strong, Alpha
And I do realize that those six words together, might not mix too well. That’s the point of romance, is it not? :-)
R: I like the sound of them both. :)
R: If Melanie and Kade could spend a night and a day together at any location in the world, where do you think they’d choose to go?
C: Hmm... I would think a place of beauty and natural science. That way it melds their two worlds. So maybe the Amazon or Egypt. However knowing them, they might not be spending too much time looking at the scenery. *cough*
Thank you so much for letting me come and visit today! I’m super excited about my debut release and being here!
R: No problem, Carrie Ann! Glad to have you here. :)
An Alpha's Path
Kade, a slightly older werewolf (at over one hundred years), needs a night way from the Pack. Too many responsibilities and one near miss with a potential mate made Kade hide in his work, the only peace he can find. His brother convinces him to meet the sexy woman for a one night of fun. What could it hurt? But when he finds this woman could be his mate, can he convince her to leave her orderly, sane world and be with him and his wolf-half, for life?
Available at:
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You can find out more about Carrie Ann at her blog.
