What attracts me to this sub-genre?
1. The strong women. I have yet to read an urban fantasy
with a weak heroine. Do they all kick ass, um yes. If not with their fist or
swords, then with their smart assed mouths. That’s what I’m talking about.
2. The cool skills the characters possess. From shifting,
doing magic, reading minds, teleporting, to sword-mastery. It’s all so awesome. Things I’d
love to do in real life.
3. The hero’s tend to be alphas. It’s a good thing, too,
because the heroines would kick their asses if they weren’t. That’s all I have
to say about that.
4. Snarky conversation. Do I need to explain? If I do I’ll
refer you to Jami Gray’s Kyn Chronicle series (which I can’t get enough of) and
leave it at that.
5. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bad urban fantasy cover. Authors
know that what kicks ass inside must kick ass outside, too.
I write contemporary romance, but I’m trying my hand at an
urban fantasy. It’s slow going because I keep getting interrupted with
legitimate procrastination things like editing, and other stories which I’m
better at writing because the style is more familiar.
If you’ve never read Urban Fantasy or you’re a great fan, I’d
like to introduce you to Jami Gray. She has a book of short stories out (I got
hooked from reading one of her short stories.) Out now!
Amazon Buy link:
TANGLED IN SHADOWS
In a world of intrigue and shadows, tangling with the monsters can leave its mark…
Step into the world of Jami Gray’s Kyn with this collection of short stories, and discover why readers are disappearing into this exciting, Urban Fantasy series.
Wrapped In Shadows, .5 (previously published in Things That Go Bump For The Holidays)
The magic of the holiday season can be hell…
Elite Kyn, Gavin Durand and Raine McCord, are called in to investigate the aftermath of a Christmas engagement party gone horrifically wrong, only to face an unexpected gift.
Submerged in Shadows, 1.5
Treasures from the deep come in all shapes and sizes…
Forced on an unwanted vacation, Raine soon discovers that boredom is the least of her worries when danger washes ashore, bringing unexpected complications.
Masked by Shadows, 2.5
Nothing is ever easy…
For Gavin and Raine the job is simple, deliver a package to an interested party in New Orleans. Yet even the easiest job can mask unexpected challenges.
Ensnared by Shadows, 3.5
Deception leaves a tangled web…
Ryuu Kern, Motoki Pack’s Second, is no stranger to sticky situations, but when delectable Division Agent, Iliana Krychek, comes to him for help, it will take more than claws and teeth to untangle a deadly web of deceit.
In a world of intrigue and shadows, tangling with the monsters can leave its mark…
Step into the world of Jami Gray’s Kyn with this collection of short stories, and discover why readers are disappearing into this exciting, Urban Fantasy series.
Wrapped In Shadows, .5 (previously published in Things That Go Bump For The Holidays)
The magic of the holiday season can be hell…
Elite Kyn, Gavin Durand and Raine McCord, are called in to investigate the aftermath of a Christmas engagement party gone horrifically wrong, only to face an unexpected gift.
Submerged in Shadows, 1.5
Treasures from the deep come in all shapes and sizes…
Forced on an unwanted vacation, Raine soon discovers that boredom is the least of her worries when danger washes ashore, bringing unexpected complications.
Masked by Shadows, 2.5
Nothing is ever easy…
For Gavin and Raine the job is simple, deliver a package to an interested party in New Orleans. Yet even the easiest job can mask unexpected challenges.
Ensnared by Shadows, 3.5
Deception leaves a tangled web…
Ryuu Kern, Motoki Pack’s Second, is no stranger to sticky situations, but when delectable Division Agent, Iliana Krychek, comes to him for help, it will take more than claws and teeth to untangle a deadly web of deceit.
