Guest Post: Mayandree Michel and Giveaway

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Mayandree grew up in Brooklyn, went to school in Florida, and now lives in New York with her husband and two adorable sons. She writes young adult paranormal romance and historical fantasy. When she's not writing, she's playing with her kids, reading or sketching. Her first novel, Betrayal (The Descendants, #1),is available now. The second novel in the series, Sacrifice, will release in Dec. 2011.

I’ve always loved the beautiful and horrific stories of Greek mythology, and knew that if I ever wrote a novel, I would base it on the myths. I don’t even think I could pick a favorite. I enjoy many aspects of the myths. I think mostly because they sometimes mirror real life and don’t end happily ever after.

I enjoy the tales of the heroes and their journeys that usually take a twist in a direction that is always unexpected. The obstacles they face and trials they must skillfully overcome are fascinating.

But I think my favorite aspects of Greek mythology are the gods and goddesses. Their strengths and supernatural powers have always been an interest of mine. How they play with the lives of mortals whose worship they depend on often makes me wonder who has all the power, the gods or the mortals.

The complexity and richness of the stories has always left me wondering, long after reading, of other ways the stories could have ended. The myths provide for so many possibilities which is why I’ve based the Descendants trilogy on Greek mythology. I know that the possibilities were endless.

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Where there is love and power, there is always... betrayal.

At seventeen, Cordelia is an ordinary teen with an extraordinary and frightening secret. A secret that induces vivid dreams which she not only experiences true love, but crippling fear while barely escaping with her life each night.
After a life altering event, Cordelia has an unexpected encounter with Evan, the mysterious boy from her dreams, who reveals who and what she is, a descendant of the Greek gods. At that moment everything she knows of her world is a lie, and she must leave the present and go into the past to assume the role she was put on this earth for, safeguarding her ancient empire amidst evil forces that toil hastily to destroy it.

In a race against time, Cordelia must decide if she is truly a part of this dangerous world, or risk defying the gods, and ultimately lose the boy who has put a claim on her heart.

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