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I am super excited to be part of the Dance of the Red Death blog tour. I adored Masque of the Red Death and you guys can expect my review of the second book very soon!
Describe Masque of the Red Death in 140 characters or less!
Fast-paced, tragic, filled with adventure, intrigue, ball gowns, bats, and crocodiles. This is Araby’s chance to fight back, and to grow up, and to fall in love.
Since you chose to retell Masque of the Red Death, is that your favorite Edgar Allan Poe story? If not, what is?
The Cask of Amontillado was the first Poe story I ever read. We read it in 4th grade and then had to prosecute or defend the main character for the murder committed. My impassioned speech won first place, and it was maybe the first time I ever felt a sense of accomplishment in school? The Fall of the House of Usher, is my ultimate favorite Poe story, though.
There’s a bit of a love triangle in Masque of the Red Death. I am definitely all for Will but what guy is your favorite and what makes him your favorite? Can you choose between the two?
Who I would choose and the person Araby would choose might be different! (I also had a huge discussion with my writing group years two years ago about who Araby wants and who is best for Araby. We didn’t all agree) I love writing Elliott, he’s definitely the most fun. But I love the Will scenes. I could say that my favorite guy is whichever one I’m writing, but I’m not sure what that says about me. I guess I’ll say that Araby ends up with the person I think she was meant to end up with.
What has been your favorite part of getting your books published?
I never forget the first time I tear into a package with my publisher’s logo, and out comes the first copy of the book, or the first time I see the books on shelves. I was lucky to get beautiful books and covers and it’s just a joy to see them on the shelf in my house, or anywhere else, and know that they are mine It’s easy to get caught up in who is going to what conference and who is getting what award and who has more foreign editions published, but at the end of the day, I can pick up my books and go, ‘wow, these are real, and some people are reading them, and some people are actually enjoying them!)
I completely adore the covers for Masque of the Red Death and Dance of the Red Death? Are they what you pictured? What was your reaction when you first saw them?
Not what I pictured at all…when I first saw the cover for Masque I thought it was WAY too girly. Seeing it in person, the deckled pages, raised lettering, that was when I knew how lucky I was. They are beautiful books (Dance is equally beautiful).
Will there be more books set in this world in the future or is Dance of the Red Death the last we’ll see of Araby and her story?
I have a few snippets of short stories that will probably end up on my blog, but other than that, I think Araby’s story concludes with Dance.
Bethany Griffin continues the journey of Araby Worth in Dance of the Red Death—the sequel to her teen novel Masque of the Red Death.
In Dance of the Red Death, Araby’s world is in shambles—betrayal, death, disease, and evil forces surround her. She has no one to trust. But she finds herself and discovers that she will fight for the people she loves, and for her city.
Her revenge will take place at the menacing masked ball, though it could destroy her and everyone she loves…or it could turn her into a hero.
With a nod to Edgar Allan Poe, Bethany Griffin concludes her tragic and mysterious Red Death series with a heroine that young adult readers will never forget.
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository | Goodreads
Bethany Griffin is a high school English teacher who prides herself on attracting creative misfits to elective classes like Young Adult Literature, Creative Writing, and Speculative Literature. She is the author of HANDCUFFS and MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. She lives with her family in Kentucky.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
Grand Prize– Poe Nail Decals, Masque of The Red Death inspired bracelet, Hardcover of Dance of the Red Death, bracelet, and a bookmark!
3- Hardcover of Dance of the Red Death, bracelet, and a bookmark!
US/CA only!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Don’t forget to check out the rest of the tour!
Week One
June 3rd – Fiktshun – Guest Post
June 4th – Two Chicks on Books – Guest Post
June 5th – Katie’s Book Blog – Interview
June 6th – The Starry-Eyed Revue – Guest Post
June 7th – Burning Impossibly Bright – Character Interview
Week Two
June 10th – Coffee, Books and Me – Guest Post
June 11th – Shelfspace Needed – Review
June 12th – Shortie Says – Character Interview
June 13th – Lust For Stories – Review
June 14th – The Bookish Brunette – Review
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I am super excited to be part of the Dance of the Red Death blog tour. I adored Masque of the Red Death and you guys can expect my review of the second book very soon!
Describe Masque of the Red Death in 140 characters or less!
Fast-paced, tragic, filled with adventure, intrigue, ball gowns, bats, and crocodiles. This is Araby’s chance to fight back, and to grow up, and to fall in love.
Since you chose to retell Masque of the Red Death, is that your favorite Edgar Allan Poe story? If not, what is?
The Cask of Amontillado was the first Poe story I ever read. We read it in 4th grade and then had to prosecute or defend the main character for the murder committed. My impassioned speech won first place, and it was maybe the first time I ever felt a sense of accomplishment in school? The Fall of the House of Usher, is my ultimate favorite Poe story, though.
There’s a bit of a love triangle in Masque of the Red Death. I am definitely all for Will but what guy is your favorite and what makes him your favorite? Can you choose between the two?
Who I would choose and the person Araby would choose might be different! (I also had a huge discussion with my writing group years two years ago about who Araby wants and who is best for Araby. We didn’t all agree) I love writing Elliott, he’s definitely the most fun. But I love the Will scenes. I could say that my favorite guy is whichever one I’m writing, but I’m not sure what that says about me. I guess I’ll say that Araby ends up with the person I think she was meant to end up with.
What has been your favorite part of getting your books published?
I never forget the first time I tear into a package with my publisher’s logo, and out comes the first copy of the book, or the first time I see the books on shelves. I was lucky to get beautiful books and covers and it’s just a joy to see them on the shelf in my house, or anywhere else, and know that they are mine It’s easy to get caught up in who is going to what conference and who is getting what award and who has more foreign editions published, but at the end of the day, I can pick up my books and go, ‘wow, these are real, and some people are reading them, and some people are actually enjoying them!)
I completely adore the covers for Masque of the Red Death and Dance of the Red Death? Are they what you pictured? What was your reaction when you first saw them?
Not what I pictured at all…when I first saw the cover for Masque I thought it was WAY too girly. Seeing it in person, the deckled pages, raised lettering, that was when I knew how lucky I was. They are beautiful books (Dance is equally beautiful).
Will there be more books set in this world in the future or is Dance of the Red Death the last we’ll see of Araby and her story?
I have a few snippets of short stories that will probably end up on my blog, but other than that, I think Araby’s story concludes with Dance.
Bethany Griffin continues the journey of Araby Worth in Dance of the Red Death—the sequel to her teen novel Masque of the Red Death.
In Dance of the Red Death, Araby’s world is in shambles—betrayal, death, disease, and evil forces surround her. She has no one to trust. But she finds herself and discovers that she will fight for the people she loves, and for her city.
Her revenge will take place at the menacing masked ball, though it could destroy her and everyone she loves…or it could turn her into a hero.
With a nod to Edgar Allan Poe, Bethany Griffin concludes her tragic and mysterious Red Death series with a heroine that young adult readers will never forget.
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository | Goodreads
Bethany Griffin is a high school English teacher who prides herself on attracting creative misfits to elective classes like Young Adult Literature, Creative Writing, and Speculative Literature. She is the author of HANDCUFFS and MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. She lives with her family in Kentucky.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
Grand Prize– Poe Nail Decals, Masque of The Red Death inspired bracelet, Hardcover of Dance of the Red Death, bracelet, and a bookmark!
3- Hardcover of Dance of the Red Death, bracelet, and a bookmark!
US/CA only!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Don’t forget to check out the rest of the tour!
Week One
June 3rd – Fiktshun – Guest Post
June 4th – Two Chicks on Books – Guest Post
June 5th – Katie’s Book Blog – Interview
June 6th – The Starry-Eyed Revue – Guest Post
June 7th – Burning Impossibly Bright – Character Interview
Week Two
June 10th – Coffee, Books and Me – Guest Post
June 11th – Shelfspace Needed – Review
June 12th – Shortie Says – Character Interview
June 13th – Lust For Stories – Review
June 14th – The Bookish Brunette – Review
