Aphrodite walks into the interview room. She
twirls a finger through her long curly auburn tresses. Twinkling ice blue eyes
and a friendly smile meet the gaze of Krystal Shannan and Sabrina.
Copper beads dangle from her ears and wide bands
of engraved copper clink on her wrists. White denim leggings, brown leather
high-heeled stiletto boots, and a sparkling champagne colored tunic finish off
the Vogue worthy ensemble.
She sits down in the chair opposite the two
ladies.
Aphrodite: Thank you for having us here today, Sabrina.
It’s so nice of you to help out my author, Krystal Shannan.
OPEN HOUSE is the first story I shared with Krystal and kicks off the
Pool of Souls Series. It’s about a young human couple, Rebecca and Robert. They
are soul mates and it takes some intervention on my part to get them where they
are supposed to be. I don’t usually like to interfere on the mortal realm, but
Ares left me no choice.
K. Shannan: The next book is out now too. Can you tell us a
little about FINDING HOPE.
Aphrodite: Hmmm…without spoiling the story? Let's just say
things are heating up on Olympus and Ares and I have come to an understanding.
*wink* Oh, and those pesky goth lackey's of his get locked up in his palace this
time!
K. Shannan: Tell us a little about Ares. I know you and he
have a history.
Ares, the God of War, is a complicated situation. We had a
relationship and then he ruined it and now... I think he is trying to piece it
back together. He’s certainly making a valiant effort, but we’ll just see. I’d
rather not get into details at this time.
K. Shannan: Do you want to share a little about your soul
mates?
Aphrodite: Of course. You know your soul is immortal,
right? Well, now you do. Most humans refuse to believe such nonsense, no
scientific proof and all. Well, they are wrong. Your souls live lifetime after
lifetime, always looking for their mate. Once two souls have joined as mates,
they are together for the rest of eternity. When one dies, it will wait until
it’s mate dies and then they will reincarnate together in the same decade so
they can be together again. Joined souls are drawn to each other like magnets,
once joined it would take an act of a god to separate them. Souls that are
looking for their mate, but haven’t found them yet, are also drawn to each
other, but the pull is not nearly as strong.
That is where I come in. I assist with that little extra push to make sure the soul mating is complete. Of course that assistance only happens when I have physically meet the person the soul resides in. I must touch the soul to be able to track it. Needless to say, you might meet me at a local wine festival and not even know it. *wink* I love wine festivals. Dionysus and I have a long-standing partnership.
That is where I come in. I assist with that little extra push to make sure the soul mating is complete. Of course that assistance only happens when I have physically meet the person the soul resides in. I must touch the soul to be able to track it. Needless to say, you might meet me at a local wine festival and not even know it. *wink* I love wine festivals. Dionysus and I have a long-standing partnership.
K. Shannan: Why are the souls so important to you?
Aphrodite: I’m connected to them and them to me. When
souls ache, I ache. When souls are joined I am refreshed. It is a symbiotic
relationship. One cannot exist without the other.
Mother Gaia gave me a gift no other Titan received. I am linked to humanity in a way that can never be broken and the Olympian gods have never been pleased by that fact. It keeps me stronger than any of them. All the other Titans were banished or killed, but they cannot get rid of me without getting rid of the human race. And that would just be stupid. The Olympians are not stupid. Petty and vindictive, yes, stupid…. No.
Mother Gaia gave me a gift no other Titan received. I am linked to humanity in a way that can never be broken and the Olympian gods have never been pleased by that fact. It keeps me stronger than any of them. All the other Titans were banished or killed, but they cannot get rid of me without getting rid of the human race. And that would just be stupid. The Olympians are not stupid. Petty and vindictive, yes, stupid…. No.
K. Shannan: Several people have asked why you say you are a
Titan. Most people think of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, as an Olympian.
Aphrodite: There is an Olympian named Aphrodite, but she
is not the Goddess of Love. Zeus named his daughter after me to irritate me. *hiss*
Which it did. That sniveling little cheerleader called a goddess deals in
physical lusts and instant attractions. Superficial passions, I suppose you
could call it. She has nothing to do with actual love and true human passion.
K. Shannan: What do you like to do when you aren’t helping
souls?
Aphrodite: *Huge grin* I love fashion. I subscribe to
every human fashion magazine I can find. Dionysus teases me, but I love
clothes. We may be gods, but we can definitely appreciate many human
conveniences –coffee, clothing, chocolate. I just joined social media, too. I
was tired of being told I needed to join the twenty-first century. You can
visit me at my FaceBook fan page, Aphrodite – Pool of Souls Series, for all kinds
of updates and musings.
K. Shannan: Thank you, Sabrina, for having us here today.
Aphrodite has graciously offered to answer questions from the readers. So
please ask away.
The Pool Of Souls Paranormal Romance Series
OPEN HOUSE | Pool of Souls Book 1
Intrinsically woven into the fabric of human
existence, Aphrodite, Titan Goddess of Love and Passion, dedicates herself to
matching soul mates.
Rebecca Carol and Robert Corvin missed their original chance to bond when Ares, God of War, took control of Robert's career ten years ago. Their souls have naturally pulled them back together for a second chance at love, but...How far will the gods go to get their own way?
Will divine influence create another perfect match or will it tear them apart forever?
Rebecca Carol and Robert Corvin missed their original chance to bond when Ares, God of War, took control of Robert's career ten years ago. Their souls have naturally pulled them back together for a second chance at love, but...How far will the gods go to get their own way?
Will divine influence create another perfect match or will it tear them apart forever?
FINDING HOPE | Pool of Souls Book 2
Warning: The plot thickens with a passel of
pissed off Olympians. Ares and Aphrodite are in for a double dose of trouble!
More Olympians join the mix in Finding Hope: Pool of Souls Book 2. A jewel
addict, a kick-ass possibly-virgin huntress, and an insatiable ancient oracle
are just a few. But don’t worry; Ares and Aphrodite are still front and center.
Addison Connelly has given up on men. She is disappointed yet again when her best friend tries to play matchmaker, and the match falls flat…or does it? Her friend knows all Addison needs is a chance, a little hope, and maybe a dropkick in the right direction. With an extra push from Aphrodite, will this lonely soul learn to trust again? Or will she run from the only man who could make her happy?
Adrian Colter, Nashville Police Detective and certifiable bachelor, puts his foot in his mouth in a big way when his roommate’s fiancé tries to match him up with her best friend. After making a horrible first impression, can he earn the trust of a woman who won’t speak a civil word to him?
Adrian isn’t the only one trying to earn the trust of a beautiful woman. While Ares fights to rebuild the trust he lost thousands of years ago with the Goddess of Love, his parents do what they do best —show off their greed and selfishness. Will he find the hope and forgiveness he so desperate seeks or will his parents destroy his chance at happiness? Amazon | B&N | ARe | Smashwords
Addison Connelly has given up on men. She is disappointed yet again when her best friend tries to play matchmaker, and the match falls flat…or does it? Her friend knows all Addison needs is a chance, a little hope, and maybe a dropkick in the right direction. With an extra push from Aphrodite, will this lonely soul learn to trust again? Or will she run from the only man who could make her happy?
Adrian Colter, Nashville Police Detective and certifiable bachelor, puts his foot in his mouth in a big way when his roommate’s fiancé tries to match him up with her best friend. After making a horrible first impression, can he earn the trust of a woman who won’t speak a civil word to him?
Adrian isn’t the only one trying to earn the trust of a beautiful woman. While Ares fights to rebuild the trust he lost thousands of years ago with the Goddess of Love, his parents do what they do best —show off their greed and selfishness. Will he find the hope and forgiveness he so desperate seeks or will his parents destroy his chance at happiness? Amazon | B&N | ARe | Smashwords
