QoTD Week: Presenting Mina Blackwell + teaser + giveaway!

So far during the QoTD week, we have heard from our headstrong cheerleader-from-the-afterlife Alona (twice) and from Will. Today it's my pleasure to introduce a brand new character from Queen of the Dead who I'd have to say, spices up the book some more. Here's Mina Blackwell!

Hey Mina, describe yourself in one word. And why so?

Fighter. Nobody's ever handed me anything. I didn't end up with all the right genes to make my life easier.

What is Mina Blackwell into?

Training. Improving my echo-handling skills.

If you were to die and find your spirit still on earth, what do you reckon you'd do?

Would never happen. It doesn't work that way. But if there's an echo of me left behind, I hope the Guardians will address it on my behalf.

If you weren't doing what you're doing now, which field of work do you reckon you'd end up in?

This is my life. I can't imagine not being a part of [redacted for spoilers] in some way. But if that wasn't a possibility, maybe something in law enforcement. I like helping keep people safe.

Any particularly memorable spirit you've bumped into in your uhh, career?

Nope, bag 'em, tag 'em, and move on. Plus, the more attention you give the echoes, the more difficult they become. They start thinking they're souls or people or something.<

What is your greatest success?

Tracking down a red-level echo.

And what is your greatest fear?

Failure.

Do you ever think of moving away from home and perhaps teaming with a spirit guide like Will's doing?

Absolutely not.

We know you believe that the world would be a better place without these spirits around, but is there anyone dead you'd want to meet and you know, chat with?

Nope. Like I said, talking to them only makes things more complicated. Besides, they'll tell you anything they think you want to hear if they think it'll keep you on their side. So there's no point in it.

What is Mina Blackwell's pet peeve?

Alona Dare. Does that count?

Will Alona ever learn, do you think?

*snorts* That princess? No.

What was your first impression of Will Killian? And I'm sure Alona would like to hear what you thought of her too.

Cute, but stupid. Well, not stupid exactly, I guess. Just naive and soft, untrained.

As for her...is there really any question what I thought of her at first? SPOILED. DEAD. PRINCESS. Yeah, that about sums it up, I think.


Thank you Mina! I'm not sure Alona loved this interview, but I sure did! It's great fun getting to know Mina more - she's an interesting character so say the least, and you guys should really look forward to the role she'll be playing in the Queen of the Dead!

And here's a short but meaningful teaser for you from Alona's words of wisdom:

If nothing else, you have to love being dead for the dramatic exits. 


Don't you just looove Alona? :)

Giveaway, Day 3.

We have several copies of Queen of the Dead and The Ghost and the Goth up for grabs this week, so if you want your hands on this awesome series, post a comment below and check back in tomorrow for more! For more information on how the giveaway runs, check it out HERE.

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