Painless Blog Tour

Painless By Marty Thornley
Publication date: January 12, 2018
Buy Link: Amazon
Genres: Adult, Horror, Psychological Thriller
Summary: 

The debut psychological-horror novel from author Marty Thornley is a page-turning ride, a front row seat to a clinical trial gone horribly wrong. 

For Greg Owens, this was supposed to be a chance to end years of back pain and escape his reliance on pain pills. If it all worked out, he could maybe even get back the life he left behind as the pills took control. 

Instead, as the patients are cured of their physical pain, they encounter a different sort of pain building inside them – obsessive thoughts, depression, self-destruction. 

The side-effects grow worse, and the suspense ratchets tighter. The patients want answers and violent revenge, setting them on a collision course with a crazed doctor, determined to protect his life’s obsession.

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What readers are saying…

“…most definitely a recommended read, though it’s probably not the best choice for those with a weak stomach.”

“Gruesome and twisted. Awesome!!!”

“OMG this book. Holy heck the gruesome descriptions of blood and gore and guts was SO RAD. I found myself cringing and fidgeting and yes, even feeling a bit nauseous in some spots – but totally in a GOOD WAY! Painless was exactly what I wanted in a super-unique, creepy, shocking horror-thriller.”

Interview

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did you always just know you wanted to be a writer?

 The first memory of actually wanting to write, thinking that it was something I could do and be interested in, was around 13. I had started reading Stephen King, the first adult books I had ever read. But it was his short stories that made me think I could write. I remember thinking they were so short, I could do that. I don’t remember ever thinking I might write a book, but I thought I might have some ideas that would be good short stories.

What inspired Painless?

There was a whole terrible time for horror films, when everything was either PG-13 and silly or the torture-porn films like Hostel and Saw. I remember watching them, seeing all this blood an violence with no character development or suspense, and thinking that I felt nothing. So, almost as a joke, I thought of an idea that would flip that all around and make it literal. How about a doctor that cures pain? What if we had to watch people being tortured but they felt nothing? The story morphed from there, but that was the original spark.

Author Spotlight: Marijon Braden

 Smoke, Wings and Stone by Marijon Braden
Age Group: Young Adult
Genre: Paranormal
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Buy Links:

Amazon

Book Description:

"Carrie and Sara Fleming are as different as two sisters can be. Both in high school, Carrie is an outgoing soccer jock, trying to navigate the minefield of Varsity sports –and dating. Sara is a talented musician, who wants to spend her senior year focusing on graduating and getting into a great music school. Both of their lives change forever when Sara inadvertently finds herself engaged to marry Lucien Gargouille, prince of an ancient race of gargoyles. Sara has no interest in marrying anyone, but a vow spoken in the moonlight has bound her to Luc – forever. To make matters worse, there is a war brewing. For centuries, the gargoyles have protected mankind from all the dark forces in the world. But someone is making trouble, and trying to break the fragile treaty that has kept evil at bay, and Sara has become a target. Carrie sees the danger around her sister, but can only watch and wait, hoping that Luc and his Family can keep Sara safe. After all, this is what they were born to do – protect the world from vampires, and all the other creatures, who would try to break out of their darkness. But when the enemy makes a daring move, it falls on Carrie to not only save her sister, but to keep the two worlds from crashing together."

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Where did the idea to use gargoyles as the supernatural element come from?

I wish I could tell you an amazing story about how a vision of gargoyles came to me in a dream, but the reality is that I wanted a creature that WAS NOT a vampire, werewolf, wizard, fairy, angel, or demon. Those had all been done – to death. And I had this cute stone gargoyle in my garden. Most important, when I tried to look up the history of the gargoyle, there was very little beyond the original legend of the Bishop of Rouen, which meant I could make up anything I wanted to – or needed for the story - without offending any established mythology.

Which came first for you- the characters or the plot?

Plot. Story always comes first, and I have to get at least a solid beginning in my head before I decide what kinds of characters I’ll be writing about.

What made you decide to tell the story between both Carrie and Sara's Point of Views? And while writing, did you find yourself drawn more into one girl's mind over the other's? 

Author Spotlight: Andrea Heltsley!

Today I'm pleased to welcome author Andrea Heltsley to the blog to talk a little bit about her young adult novels, and life as a writer.

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Author Spotlight: Samantha Young!

Today I'm pleased to welcome author Samantha Young to the blog to talk a little bit about her Fire Spirits series, her first adult contemporary romance novel, and life as a writer. 

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Author Spotlight: Jodie Pierce Interview and Cover Reveal!

Today I'm pleased to welcome author Jodie Pierce to the blog to talk a little bit about her new book and life as a writer. Check out the cover of her new book and an excerpt below the interview!

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Author Spotlight: J. Bridger

Today I'm pleased to welcome author J. Bridger to the blog to talk a little bit about her debut novel and life as a writer. Check out the excerpt below the interview! 

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