It is not only Paranormal Spring Break it is also Mardi Gras. Can you say, "Happy Mardi Gras ya'll, Laissez les bon temps rouler!" It is time to let the good times roll and welcome Kelly Keaton, a woman who shares my same love for New Orleans and Mardi Gras, here to introduce us to her perspective of New Orleans and the world she created in New 2 - the world of Darkness Becomes Her.
Oh, Mardi Gras how I love thee! Kelly Keaton here to plead for her spot as Queen of the Parajunkee Crewe. :) (Picture me with awesome ball gown and sparkly purple and gold mask with gold glitter and fuzzy feathers).
Since DARKNESS BECOMES HER is set in what was once New Orleans, I thought it fitting to introduce you to the world of New 2 and take you around some spots Ari and Co. visit in the book.
New 2 emerged out of the chaos and devastation of two back-to-back hurricanes that destroyed New Orleans, making it uninhabitable. Nine of the oldest (and strangest) families from New Orleans banded together, formed an alliance known as the Novem, and bought the ruined land from the United States. Then, they retreated into their city to rebuild, starting with the French Quarter. The place became known as a sanctuary for the strange and paranormal.
Thirteen years later, it’s known as New 2. The French Quarter has been restored to its former glory and tourists are allowed into the area – though the Novem retains strict control over everything, who comes and goes, the economy, law enforcement, etc.
So let’s go on a little tour to see some places in the book!
Oh, Mardi Gras how I love thee! Kelly Keaton here to plead for her spot as Queen of the Parajunkee Crewe. :) (Picture me with awesome ball gown and sparkly purple and gold mask with gold glitter and fuzzy feathers).
Since DARKNESS BECOMES HER is set in what was once New Orleans, I thought it fitting to introduce you to the world of New 2 and take you around some spots Ari and Co. visit in the book.
New 2 emerged out of the chaos and devastation of two back-to-back hurricanes that destroyed New Orleans, making it uninhabitable. Nine of the oldest (and strangest) families from New Orleans banded together, formed an alliance known as the Novem, and bought the ruined land from the United States. Then, they retreated into their city to rebuild, starting with the French Quarter. The place became known as a sanctuary for the strange and paranormal.
Thirteen years later, it’s known as New 2. The French Quarter has been restored to its former glory and tourists are allowed into the area – though the Novem retains strict control over everything, who comes and goes, the economy, law enforcement, etc.
So let’s go on a little tour to see some places in the book!
Jackson Square. To the left of the cathedral is the Cabildo Building, now home to the Novem offices. On the other side of St. Louis Cathedral (pictured below) is the Presbytère, which the Novem turned into their swanky private school. | |||||
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(photo credit of Cabildo & Presbytère: http://www.neworleansonline.com/) | |||||
One of those mansions is the Morris-Israel House where Crank takes Ari to meet Dub, Henri, Violet & Sebastian. | |||||
| Another place featured in the book is Lafayette Cemetery. Much of it (in New 2) is in ruins. Tombs have been destroyed and bones and marble litter the ground, and a small swamp has overtaken a portion of the cemetery... | ||||
Wondering how the kids get around? Ari and the kids use the Saint Charles Avenue street car to get from the G.D. to the French Quarter: |
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So that’s the very short tour. New Orleans is such an amazing city. Nearly every site, every building and every street you’ll read about in DARKNESS BECOMES HER is a real landmark you can find within the city today. Hope you all are enjoying your Paranormal Spring Break! Thanks for checking out my post and, as always, Happy Reading!! |
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52 comments:
The cover is great - it absolutely reminds me of New Orleans. I adore the city, and am looking forward to touring your new New Orleans, especially the G.D.!
I have never been to New Orleans though I have been to Louisiana. Interesting to see where the ideas come from
This book sounds really great! Thanks for the giveaway! And the pics are beautiful :-)
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I just finished this book and posted a review on my blog. I love this book!!! This was a great post, I love the pics and OMG that is exactly how I pictured the GD! I love it!!!
I tweeted and FB link :)
This looks like such a great story. I'm a fan of the paranormal and have family living in the New Orleans area. I would love to read about your New New Orleans.
Tweeted. Looks like a really good read.
Jennifer @ Just Nooking Around
Haven't read this one yet, but I want to!!
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Well this is on my TBR list now!
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I've lived less than an hour from New Orleans all my life.(well until Feb 2010). I love reading everyones different take on the city, So many great books are set there.
I love stories surrounding New Orleans. I would love to vist someday too.
I really want to visit New Orleans, fell in love with it when my favorite series is based out of New Orleans.
I tweeted
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Glad you guys like the tour, and thanks for the kind words! I'm planning a trip to NOLA in the next few months. Going to document a bunch of places in the book and in the sequel. Can't wait! :-)
Big thanks to Rachel and Tynga for having me!!
Kelly Keaton
Sigh, I too wish to go to New Orleans some day ^.^
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Thanks everyone for visiting! This has to be the best Guest Post I've had on this blog. Helps to be reading the book at the time (it is great BTW) and having it be about the city I live in.
Kelly, when you come out to New Orleans I hope you do a signing so we can get the NOLA bloggers together (2 of us LOL) and stalk you properly! The have three wonderful GD indie book stores, Maple Street, Octavia and Garden District Bookstore.
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I tweeted! I can't wait to read this book!
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This post just makes me want to go to New Orleans. It looks so pretty there.
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I live in Holden, La., about an hour away from New Orleans. I have lived in La. for over 30 years. I love the Mardi Gras, and everything about New Orleans. It is a fascinating city.
Great looking book!!
Judy
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YOU ROCK!!!
THANKS!!!
Yay stickies! That is so awesome!
Thanks so much! :)
I've been to New Orleans once and loved it...I can't wait to get my hands on this book it sounds amazing.
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I would love to read this book XD
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Looks Good! I love swag! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I LOVE N'awlins!!!! I have been to every place she shared... LOVED it....
giveaway tweeted too! @journeyinreadin
Thanks for the contest!! I'm looking forward to reading this book!
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This book sounds amazing, especially since I absolutely adore New Orleans culture. I'm a Louisiana native and live about 30 miles outside of the city, so I completely dig setting and atmosphere of this book. So glad you posted this!
Have a happy Mardi Gras! I know I will! (I'm in the Krewe of Jefferson, riding in one of the Metairie truck parades tomorrow) Laissez les bon temps roullez!
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I retweeted about the giveaway! @jjbeachgirl77
You are blowing my mind right now.
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I loved the interview!
This book looks good. Adding it to my TBR.
I loved New Orleans the last time I visited. I want to go during Mardi Gras though. One of these days...
Great post! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I can't wait to read it! Thanks so much!
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I have wanted to read this book for awhile so thank you for the giveaway! =D
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Thank you so much for the great giveaway!
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I tweeted as well. http://twitter.com/#!/StarShadowCo/status/48037244400967680
Soo want to read this book! Enter me!
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I want to read this book so bad :)
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THANK YOU for the giveaway.
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THANK you for the giveaway.
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(the one i post before this wasen't the link sorry)
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I just saw this book at walmart and i wanted to buy it but i was broke. It sounds so good and my brother wants to read it too, he never reads lol.
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/officiallyjewel/status/52768831428505601.
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thanks julie
Thanks for the chance at your giveaway. carrieab77@hotmail.com
Thanks for the chance at your giveaway. carrieab77@hotmail.com
really enjoy books set in New Orleans, this sounds like a great read
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