Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Story Behind the Story, IMMORTAL by Bryl R. Tyne


Hello, Jadette! 


Thanks for allowing me to share a little about my story, IMMORTAL, part of the Timeless Desire Collection with Noble Romance.

A small group of Noble Romance authors got together and decided on a theme for a collection of novellas. The theme chosen for this tour was "Timeless Desire."

As with the last themed stories/blog tour at Noble, I was asked to edit them. When I saw the theme and heard some of the ideas batted around, I thought, "Wow," I want to write a story for this one too. I inquired in the group, and the other authors were like, "Hell yeah!"

So, I was thinking... timeless desire-- First thing that comes to my mind is unrequited love. The thought that followed was of a vampire who just cannot find love no matter how he tries. My next thoughts, which were sort of personal brainstorming, led me to at first think that was a pretty flat plot, next, I decided that it would have to be unrequited from both directions to make it "timeless", then I wondered who would be the "right" character opposite my vampire. That guy turned out to be a water spirit... Well, as with most of my creative streaks, my brain comes up with these grandiose ideas and then I'm forced to research my ass off to catch up. This time was no different.

"Water spirit?" WTF? So, I began my research.

Low and behold, I found water spirits, sprites, and gods, and a certain spirit called a bannick from whence my ancestors come (Slavic paganism). Bannick-Bath house spirit. Like the house and barn, bath houses (saunas, really) had their own particular domestic spirit residing there. Bath houses were a traditional berthing place, and in IE tradition spirits had to attend this event. It was customary in some places to offer every third or fourth firing of the sauna to the Bannik. The Bannick could also be propitiated with offerings of soap, fir branches, and water. If he became annoyed, he might throw hot water on his tormentors or even use his sharp claws to flay his victim alive. If he makes himself visible, the Bannik usually appears as a family member or friend. (circe-argent.com/slavic_paganism.htm) Interesting...

When all was said and done, I had a vampire who needs this bannick's power to maintain his youthful glow and a bannick who needs this vampire's bite to remain in human form. A kind of self-inflicted curse on this romance where if either loses the other, they both suffer, much like in Lady Hawke, where they were forever together but forever apart but with one of my famous twists, which you can find out about when you read the book. There you have my story behind IMMORTAL.


Blurb:
Found abandoned as a child and taken in by the Nevsky clan, the man Ivis now feels the call of the water, the sea, but Sefton and his family, one of the most influential vampire bloodlines in Russia, isn't about to let Ivis go. As Ivis's powers grow stronger—powers unknown to him—Sefton's instructed to detain Ivis at all costs to tilt in his clan's favor the balance of power in an endless struggle between the Bogdanov water gods and Nevsky vampires. Sefton's left with a choice: power or love. Which is the greater desire?

Link to excerpt: http://bryltyne.com/excerpt-immortal-by-bryl-r-tyne
Link to buy: https://www.nobleromance.com/Books?author=59

 



CONTEST: Leave a comment to win a Bryl R. Tyne Swag-pack! One lucky commenter will win a signed copy of Bryl's novella, COIN OPERATED BOY, so be sure to leave your contact emails!

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Bio and Links:

BRYL R. TYNE is a wrangler by nature and a writer by choice. Balancing as many pronouns as hats, somewhere between the evil day job, editing, and helping a benevolent Sugar Daddy raise the last of seven kids, Bryl writes. Homoerotic romance is a favorite, but many of Bryl’s stories cross genres. Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-fi, even Westerns, Bryl writes them all.

Website: http://bryltyne.com
Blog: http://bryltyne.com/blog
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2877215.Bryl_R_Tyne

15 comments:

tracykitnreads said...

OK, I love the idea of water spirits (and tree spirits and earth spirits and...) because I think mythology is rife with interesting beings who would fall under the "paranormal" cloak but who are sadly under-utilized!

I think I will *definitely* be looking this one up!

Jadette Paige said...

Hi Tracy!! Thanks for stopping by, love!

Sarah Ballance said...

Yuh'okay. This is my third look at your story this morning. I am DEFINITELY sold. Must. Find. Out. What. The. Twist. Is.!

Buffy said...

Look so awesome!! Hi again. Can't wait to get this one.

Jadette Paige said...

Hi Sarah! Hi Buffy!

I know, Ain't he great!

Beatrice said...

Hello Bryl! Like Sarah, this twist has me really, really interest and I'm gonna have to shell out a couple of bucks for this one soon. I'm not worried, though, because I'm sure it's gonna be a fabulous read! :D

Beatrice
beatrice.g.tan [at] gmail [dot] com

Beatrice said...

Oh, and I forgot! Hi to Jadette as well! I'm gonna look around the website; hope you don't mind. ;)

Jadette Paige said...

Hi Beatrice!

Look around love! Have fun.

booklover0226 said...

I enjoyed the post. I've added Immortal to my must have list!

Thanks,
Tracey D
booklover0226 at gmail dot com

Gabrielle Lee said...

I love finding out more about the books and characters. Gabrielle meingee@yahoo.com

Bryl R. Tyne said...

Thank you all taking the time to leave me comments. Hope you who buy the book like it. All I can say is that next time I write the story THEN promise it. Writing under deadline was hectic!

Anonymous said...

Re write first, promise later...

A-the-heck-MEN to that, Bryl!

Shadow said...

Water spirits? Thats so cool! I love that you write so many different genres. We get a taste of everything from you, awesome! Thank you for sharing and teasing us with you book! ;)
shadowluvs2read(at)aol(dot)com

Bryl R. Tyne said...

Tracey D. Congrats on winning the signed copy of Coin Operated Boy I'm giving away. Watch for an email from me shortly!

and...

Buffy, you win a swag pack from me! (I need your email addy, dear, so I can get in touch with you.) Hit me up at bryltyne (at) gmail.com so I can get that out to you. Congrats!

Thanks, everyone for participating!

Carol L. said...

I can't wait to read Immortal. Love reading about the research. Thanks for sharing Bryl.Congrats to the winners.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com