Well, the cat's out of the bag.
Remember a little while back I'd sold a new series to Harlequin Teen, only I couldn't tell anyone what it was about yet? That it was top secret, and the only hint I could give was the story was a modern day fantasy with mythical creatures?
Apparently word has leaked.
The good news for you guys is now I get to announce what the new series will be about. So, for everyone wondering what those mythical creatures are, today I am going to tell you. Are you ready?
Manticores.
Yes, you heard right. Manticores. For those of you who don't know what a manticore is, check out the pic below.
Only maybe not so huge. A manticore is a lion-like monster with a human face and a stinger tail. They are fond of human flesh, and generally not nice.
Or are they just misunderstood?
My new story takes place in the modern day, when a girl goes to Greece for summer vacation and finds the world's last manticore. He is an ancient creature who has learned to shapeshift into human form for protection, and has learned to evolve with the times. For instance, he no longer eats humans. Of course, they meet and fall in love, only to have their lives threatened with an ancestor of Hercules arrives to kill the manticore and settle an old grudge, and inevitably falls in love with the girl, too. Thus setting up a love triangle that spans centuries.
So that is the premise for the new books. I suppose its kind of a relief now, to finally let everyone know. Tell me what you think of the new series in the comments, and as always, on this wonderful 1st day of the month....
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God, I love this holiday. ;-)
Omg I love it! Mythology is something I love reading about
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ReplyDeleteI cant believe i fell for that -.-
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ReplyDeleteI think it will perfect!!!!!!
ReplyDelete*throws manticores at Julie* I had to erase the other comment due to embarrassment...
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! I fell for this one, again, just like last year and the year before that. The plot sounds freaking awesome though. I wouldn't mind if this really is what the story is about. :)
ReplyDeleteOHMYGOD EVIL PERSON *somehow forgot the last prank where I thought ASH DIED.* NWDNCAKDWPFKPQKPQE I was SO INSANELY EXCITED *crosses arms* as punishment you should write a short story about that lol! BUT OMG EVIL. HOW DID I FORGET IT WAS APRIL FOOLS? I'VE BEEN ON GUARD SINCE THIS MORNING
ReplyDeleteYou had me scare there for a sec, although I'll read anything you write!
ReplyDeleteAAAAHHHH!!! I ACTUALLY wanted to read this!!!!!! You're so mean! But we love you anyway!
ReplyDeleteI fell for it!!!! LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell I feel sheepish. Although the "of course, they meet and fall in love" part should have given it away.
ReplyDeleteHa! I knew it! From the first line! You used to scare the life out of me a kill Ash....
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You totally had me! I can't believe I fell for that! Though I have to admit, the idea is an interesting one, even if it was a joke!
ReplyDeleteI just died a little inside... I want manticores.
ReplyDeleteSo sad it is not true!!! :) Also I was a bit woried about his tail, but was able to imagine a bery handsome manticore!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Fools Day!!
I totally snorted. Out loud. ;) *runs off to write some manticore-Meghan fanfic* ;-P
ReplyDeleteYeah... I'm not falling for your schemes again, Julie. I fell for it 2 years in a row but not this time.. Good one though. :D
ReplyDelete**HEAD BOWED, TRUDGING AWAY SULKING** You HAVE to write that series now you know. That is just TOO GOOD of an idea to pass up. I REALLY need this! You come up with the BEST ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea... but I hate the joke.... waaa.. that was so cruel... the manticore idea is SO FUC***ING GOOD.... I would love read a book about that...
ReplyDeleteOkay, you got me too. You're so funny.
ReplyDeleteIdk, I think you may have a winner with the manticore concept. Think of all the manticore chibis you could make!
ReplyDeleteAw.... I think you could have totally rocked that story! :P
ReplyDeleteBut... But I want the manticores.... That sounded so awesome!I would totally read that! You evil/awesome person!
ReplyDeleteWhy did you do that Julie! I was so intrigued!
ReplyDeleteSo sad that this isn't real.
ReplyDeleteI should have seen that coming! I almost started crying last year when I thought Ash was going to die:P
ReplyDeleteHow are you so good?
Did you just spin that story out of thin air? When I read it over I just started laughing.
I hope you'll tell us the real plot line soon!
That actually sounds super cool. You should write it as a story. Too bad it's not real
ReplyDeleteI graduate from University this year and my minor is Classics. I'd totally read that ;) It would take a pretty talented writer to turn that concept into something really worth reading, but it's you...you could do it! :)
ReplyDeletethat's so not nice!!! please please please, can't you tell us what it REALLY is about???
ReplyDeletewhat??? I believed you, Julie.... (i'm such a gullible person...)
ReplyDeleteI totally fell for that! LOL . At least it wasn't as bad as Ash getting killed - glad that wasn't real :)
ReplyDeletehaha you got me, but i think manticxores are really interesting & i'd read a book about those creatures :D
ReplyDeleteWow. I don't know how you do it, Julie, but I keep falling for it.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I'm pretty glad it's a fake. I know you can do better. :)
jajajaajajajajaja *snort* that was great. que chistoso.
ReplyDeleteIs it sad that I would totally read that book?
ReplyDeleteAt least this one wasn't as drastic and horrible as the one she posted last year... I just about fainted.
ReplyDeletelmao I read that and just stared at the screen thinking Wtf? manticores in love..Then I scrolled down and realized you're awful. (:
ReplyDeleteNot gonna lie a manticore story would be cool minus the whole love triangle redemption thing though
I actually liked that plotline T.T
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comments above, I really want to have this as a a real story, not an April Fools. Because it sound fantastic! And most modern retellings of Greek Mythology that I've read (Greek because of Hercules) is about the gods and such, or a ton of great decedents? of the gods themselves, not people like Hercules :) And Manticores, can't think of a story with them, so I'd love to have this story!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering about this. I could have sworn someone said that your new book was about Halflings trying to blend into human society in some post apocalyptic thing or something. Was that a joke to?
ReplyDeletePuck is influencing you, Julie. :3 Nice one.
Please tell me there is a third book of the blood of eden coming out!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteadorei a serie os encantados de ferro e amei a ideia do novo livro!por favor lance logo uma nova aventura!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou should totally try to do this story :) PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks SO GOOD :) Please Julie Im begging you i LOVE this story i would totally buy it <3 Nancy
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