Thursday, August 30, 2012

Breathless Reads Interview Week: Elizabeth Richards, author of BLACK CITY

Welcome to the Breathless Reads Interview Week! Each day this week, I'm posting a new interview from one of the five Fall 2012 Breathless Reads Authors. Comment on each interview, and you can win an ARC. Comment on all five interviews, and you're entered to win a box set of all the books! Keep reading for more details on the contest and more ways to win!


Today, we're celebrating Elizabeth Richards, author of BLACK CITY! BLACK CITY is a post-apoc novel with one wicked-cool cover (so! pretty!). There's conspiracy, good vs. evil, a mix of humans and ...not humans, and more! Also? Her blog is called "The Red Pen of Doom." Yes.

Cyberstalk Elizabeth!
Now for the Interview! Because there's five books in the 2012 Breathless Reads line-up, I've got five questions for the authors.


1. Please describe your book in five words:

Dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet

2. Please describe your main character in five words:
Brooding, dangerous, sexy, sarcastic, brave

3. Now the tough one! Describe yourself in five words:
Vampire loving sci-fi /fantasy geek

4. Can you give us a hint about what makes your book “breathless”?
The action builds toward a shocking ending – Black City was dubbed Breathless Danger for good reason!

5. What are five other books that have left you breathless? (I.e. five book recommendations, or five works that inspired you, etc.)
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Divergent
Cinder
The Hunger Games
Stormbreaker


And now for the contest!!

To enter, just comment on this interview and let Elizabeth know how much you want to read her book. Please also fill out this Rafflecopter so I can better keep track of entries. You'll be entered for a chance to win a copy of BLACK CITY (in ARC form). Stick around all week and comment on all the interviews, and you'll be entered to win a box set of all five Breathless Reads books!

Want to read a sneak peek of all the books? Download the Breathless Reads sample! BN | FB | Amazon



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95 comments:

Gaby Pendragon said...

I'm sooo looking forward to read this book, and now even more with this interview! xD

Unknown said...

Anything written by a " Vampire loving sci-fi /fantasy geek" must be amazing! :D

Unknown said...

I am loving this cover and the premise of the books sounds epic! so stoked!

a reader who reads said...

Dystopian romeo & juliet? Count me in!

Fiona Paul said...

I must comment and give my own five words to describe this book: dark, deviant, delicious, sexy, and addictive.

Also, 5 words to describe the MC: sexy, sexy, sexy, sexy, and sexy.

Seriously guys, this book is every bit as intoxicating as its cover :)

M.A.D. said...

Oooh, breathless DANGER!! Now I've GOT to read Black City ... plus, honestly, that cover is wicked sweet :D

And, I really like the premise of a dark, dystopian Romeo & Juliet ... this sounds so yummy <3

Mary DeBorde M.A.D.

Unknown said...

I been wanting to read Black City for soo long! I loved Romeo and Juliet (except the ending since I'm a sucker for happy endings) and I have no doubt i will love Black City as well!

Scarlet A. said...

You had me at "dark dystopian romeo and juliet". It sounds dangerous and romantic! Cant wait to check it out :)

Nicole Mainardi said...

I loved this book, and it was everything the author said it was! Great interview :)

skittlesgirl said...

Can't deny that's a pretty cool cover

Shauna said...

This one has been one of my most anticipated reads for a while now! Everything about this book seems amazing, and can I just say that the cover is absolutely perfect? Words can't even describe how eager I am to read this book. Awesome interview!

Desiree said...

I am really excited about all of the breathless reads books but this one takes the cake. I can't freakin wait for Black City!!!!

Carina Olsen said...

I am DYING to read Black City. <3 CANNOT WAIT :D It seems amazing. I love the cover, and the summary is perfect. <3 love the interview :D making me more excited for the book :) Thank you for the interview and giveaway. <3 *Fingers crossed.* Really want this book :D
Love, Carina

miki said...

i'm really interested in this book and i appreciated when arc when given some month agao that international were nearly always included that made me even more interested since author and publishers did think about us

all the best

Daphne said...

This sounds so great, you had me at Romeo and Juliet. Can't wait!

Natalie Aguirre said...

Elizabeth's book sounds so awesome. I can't wait to read it.

Corbinge said...

Looks awesome!

Jenny said...

Need to read this book! Dystopian Romeo and Juliet= best thing ever:)

Jamie Krakover said...

sounds great! I can't wait to read it.

Sara @ Forever 17 Books said...

"Dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet" <-- That is exactly the kind of book I love! I am so excited and can't wait to hold a copy in my hands!

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince left me Breathless too.

Thanks for the interview and giveaway! :)

Anonymous said...

I'm a big fan of the Romeo & Juliet love story, even though it's been around forever. It's one of my favorites. Can't wait to read Black City!

Angie said...

A retelling of R+J sounds amazing! Especially in a dystopian world. I read the sampler chapters in the fall sampler and loved them!!

Sam said...

Dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet...wow, sounds epic. I really can't wait to read this book. The cover is beautiful.

Erica N said...

This looks like an awesome book. I love the cover photo! :)

Unknown said...

Dystopian Romeo and Juliet? Eeeep! Now I want to read it even more!

Michelle @ In Libris Veritas said...

I've been wanting to read this one since the cover was revealed. It looks so good...and besides I'm a "Vampire loving sci-fi /fantasy geek" as well. :)

Anonymous said...

I have had this on my to read list for soooo long!!!! The release day is almost here!! IM SO EXCITED!!! squeeeee ;P

Kayla said...

That cover is GORGEOUS. And it sounds freaking awesome. I am all about the retellings. :)

Lea Krnjeta said...

So excited :D Love the interview and the recommendations. I have a feeling I´m gonna love this sarcastic, sexy dude :)

Rebecca Harwell said...

The cover is beautiful! Plus a retelling of Romeo and Juliet? Count me in.

Jessy said...

I have this book sitting on my shelf and I definitely need to make room for it now.

Kay McGriff said...

I'm always looking for another good dystopian. I hope things work out a little better than they did for Romeo and Juliet!

Riv Re said...

A dark retelling of Romeo and Juliet? YES. "Breathless danger"? DOUBLE YES.

~Riv Re
Riv Reads

Lili said...

I knew that I wanted to read her book ever since I saw the gorgeous cover. Then I read the premise and knew I wanted to read it even more! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Michael @ The Bookshelf Review said...

Awesome interview. Really can't wait to read this dangerous breathless read. I want it now. =]

Angela Sharp said...

i am loving dystopians

Angela Sharp said...

i am loving dystopians

Briana said...

love the book cover, sounds like a great read!!!

Jaime said...

Just saying, you had me at "dark dystopian Romeo & Juliet"! I'm always interested in other version of the Shakespeare story. Sounds interesting. :)

Wren B. said...

I really want to read this book. I love the cover it is so stricking. The book seems kind of dark and I really enjoy books like that.

Marthapao said...

This books sounds awesome!!! I can't wait to read it!!

Nicole Settle said...

Ooh, a shocking ending! I'm in!

Unknown said...

Her blog is called the Red Pen of Doom?

Her book is a dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet?

She's read Divergent and Cinder and The Hunger Games (three of my favorite books)?

I officially love this author. Must. Read. This. Book!

Marie said...

AHH THAT COVER! SO PRETTY!

I cnnot wait for this book to come out.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Susan Light said...

I have been reading wonderful things about this book all year long and I feel like I have been waiting forever for it to come out! Definitely cannot wait to read this!

Unknown said...

The reviews have been amazing! I Cant wait to read this book =]

Anonymous said...

This is another one of the Breathless Read's books I want to read because I have serious cover love. Plus I do like dystopians... :)


-K8
http://froze8.blogspot.com/

Laura D. said...

I really enjoyed Black City when I read it earlier this year.

Alyssa Susanna said...

Black City is the 2nd book of the boxed set that I can't wait to read. I read an interview at Mostly YA Obsessed's blog, and was instantly hooked. So, I can't wait to read this book! Thanks for the post and giveeaway!

Unknown said...

This book has been on my list for awhile! These interviews are just making me more excited to read all these books!

Vivien said...

I love her list of Breathless Reads. I agree!!

Unknown said...

The cover is so beautiful!! It sounds like a great book!

Fall Into Books said...

This book sounds so amazing, and the cover is beautiful. I cannot wait for it!

alicia marie said...

I feel like I've been following this book forever! It sounds so good and the cover is pretty awesome too! This is another one I cannot wait to read : )

Katie Bucklein said...

Romeo and Juliet, eh? Now THAT would be fun to read. ;D

Lena said...

Awesome!!! I love the cover, and the interview!!

Anonymous said...

Wow. This sounds like a really awesome book. I had heard some buzz about it before and am pleased to have it back on my radar.

aparajita said...

ok 'Dystopian Romeo & Juliet'....mega AWESOME...WOW!!!

Great interview

~Courtney said...

Loving the interviews this week. This book sounds fabulous.

hs said...

I read 4 out of the 5 book recs, and they're awesome :)

ansindt said...

I love twisty Romeo and Juliet books=) Sounds great!

starryeyedjen said...

You had me at dystopian Romeo & Juliet! :P I can't wait to read Black City!

JennH said...

Black city sounds amazing! It's been on my TBR list since I first saw it on AMAZON! Can't wait to read it ;)

Thanks for the giveaway!

Unknown said...

Can't wait! Thanks for a great interview

Olivia Booknerd said...

Totally looking forward to this book!

Silverlight said...

I just adore the cover to B6lack City, and I've been dying to read this book since I first saw it waaay back Winter 2012.

Thanks for the Giveaway!!!

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Kayla Beck said...

I know this is something that Elizabeth probably has absolutely no control over, but I pre-ordered this book immediately upon its cover reveal. The premise is great, but the cover truly sold it. I can't wait until I get to read it! :-D

Sana said...

I have been so wanting to read this book. Also, The main character is sarcastic? I am in!

Sana said...

I have been so wanting to read this book. Also, The main character is sarcastic? I am in!

FireStarBooks said...

Ohhh! I had heard so many great things about this~ My friend Cat highly recommended me this. :)

Unknown said...

"Dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet?" YES Please!

roro said...

Dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet!! i'm in

Alida said...

Can't wait to read it!! :)

Lea said...

Love the cover!! Thank you for the interwiew and giveaway!

Ashley G. said...

You had me at dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet!'

Casey said...

That cover! It's...it's so beautiful. I could stare at it all day. :)

Natasha Hawkins said...

Dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet...oooh, that sounds good!!

And, that cover...wow!

Kimmie said...

I know you aren't supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but that cover is just gorgeous. Love that you described yourself as a sci-fi/fantasy geek since I hold that geek flag up high and proud.

Jasmine Rose said...

I am all over this book! dystopian R&J? Shocking ending? Just give it to me now!

Jen R. said...

Oh yes, Cinder was fantastic! :) And Black City looks so cool... Can't wait!

Unknown said...

I've been wanting to read this book for 6 whole months! That excerpt was just killer and I almost died when I found out that the release date was so far away!

Anonymous said...

*dies* I love the fact that this is a dystopian twist on Romeo and Juliet! And I've heard only fantastic things about the love interest :) I think his name is Ash right? He shares the name of my other favorite character hehe ;)

Ileana A. said...

I remember when I was tweeting like mad for a copy of this book in the Black City blog tour. I didnt get one, but I'm still dying to read this one. Maybe this is my chance! Woo hoo!

Ileana A. said...

I remember when I was tweeting like mad for a copy of this book in the Black City blog tour. I didnt get one, but I'm still dying to read this one. Maybe this is my chance! Woo hoo!

Anonymous said...

"Dark dystopian Romeo and Juliet." Love, love, love it! :D I adore retellings of Romeo and Juliet. There's always something different and the endings always surprise me.

Not to mention that the cover is amazing!

Kayley said...

This is the one book out of all of the Breathless Reads that I had not yet heard of, but like the others, it sounds great!

Unknown said...

I knew I wanted to read this just from glancing at the amazing cover. But I absolutely adore her list of breathless books!!!! Now I'm truly going to have to get my hands on this book!

Nicki said...

The premise of the book sounds fantastic and I adore the cover!

Unknown said...

Fantastic interview and fantastic book. I read some reviews and they were all very good. Black City is just another book that I would like to read.

Hannah said...

This sounds amazing! I love how you described it: "Dystopian Romeo and Juliet".. Yay!

Gabbie said...

Oooh post-apoc! Gotta loves these little gems :)

Aku /// J. T. said...

-Gorgeous- Cover!!! Intriguing plot and character elements, and in five-words alone -- no less! And I'm always curious to find good post-apoc -type - stories to take in. Yep~ I am definitely wanting to read this, and very much so!! *adds this to my books to-read list at once* :))

Hannah said...

This book caught my eye the MINUTE I saw it! I love the ideas the cover the blurb! Eek! Can't wait for this one!

Jared Mifsud said...

I love the cover of this book and I think it sounds really exciting and interesting!

Tabitha Michelle said...

Definitely looking forward to reading this book!