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HOUSEHOLD DEMON by Ben Logsdon Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Title: MEMOIRS
OF A HOUSEHOLD DEMON
Author: Ben Logsdon
Pub. Date: February 18, 2025
Publisher: Red Nova Books LLC
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 385
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For a demonic spirit, Yuriel had
scored the perfect assignment—a cozy house in suburbia, a young drug addict
with an openness for possession, and all the marijuana brownies they could eat.
With a selfish human like Paul, temptation was easy. Too easy. Maybe that’s why
Yuriel found it so much more entertaining to spy on the Torres family next
door. Something about them and the love they shared kept him coming back for
more. Especially their precocious four-year-old daughter, Eva, and their
guardian angel, Sarai.
But when Yuriel’s obsessions bring tragedy to the family, he begins to discover
an emptiness in his soul he never knew was there, yearning for a shot to make
amends. Enlisting the help of Sarai and his angelic counterpart, Goldie, he
embarks on a mission to heal the grieving and earn his way back into Heaven by
doing the unthinkable—tempting Paul to do good. As old comrades and a hellish
past come back to haunt him, Yuriel must fight to unravel the question:
If angels can fall, why can’t demons rise?
Set in modern-day Southern California, Memoirs of a Household Demon is
a tale about redemption, overcoming weakness and loss, and finding the courage
to do what’s right. Its blend of action, humor and heart offers an insightful
look into human behavior and spirituality through the lens of an immortal
being.
Memoirs of a Household Demon is both a standalone story and the
first full-length novel in the Gray Spirits series. You do not
need to have read other works to enjoy this story, though the prequel
novella, Prelude of a Guardian Angel, is available now on Amazon
Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.
Interview:
For the readers: can you tell
us a little bit about your book and the characters?
Memoirs of a Household Demon is
a paranormal urban fantasy set in modern-day Southern California. It follows a
quirky demon named Yuriel in a world where spirits invisibly compete for
influence over the living. Assigned to a selfish young drug addict, and bored
of his perceived success as a tempter, Yuriel begins entertaining himself by
spying on the family next door, yearning to experience the love they
share. But when his obsessions bring tragedy to the family, Yuriel
soon finds himself embroiled in a fight to overcome his core nature and protect
them from the forces of Hell.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I'm working on both
a sequel to Memoirs, as well as an exciting new
military sci-fi novel called Prodigal Seed. This new book will
follow the future remnants of humanity after Earth is destroyed by a giant
comet. After traveling in cryo-sleep for 400 years, they awaken to find
the nearest habitable planet is now fully populated by an advanced alien race.
With limited resources and nowhere left to run, humanity will be faced with a
choice: Submit to the mercy of a new dominant species...or try to take the
planet by force. Fans of Ender's Game, Red Rising and Skyward won't
want to miss this.
Were any of the characters in the book inspired by people from your real
life?
Yes. Old Man Bigler is a neighbor
character mentioned in the story. He was not only inspired by my late
father-in-law, but is also the person to which the book was
dedicated.
Who was your favorite character to write? What about your least favorite?
My favorite character to write was
the MC, Yuriel. I love his Deadpool-like sense of humor but also the added
layer of relatable insecurity. My least favorite was Paul, Yuriel's junkie
human, only because it's really hard for me to write a character
that's so airheaded.
What is your favorite passage/scene in your book?
My favorite scene in the book is
probably the final battle. Very cinematic. Very emotional.
What kind of research did you have to do for the story?
Due to the Christian undertones of
the book, I actually found myself studying a lot of demonology, the angelic
pantheon, and the theology behind how they relate to each other. There's a
heavy element of psychology involved as well since the book tackles themes of
choice and ethics.
Lightning Round Questions:
What are you reading right now? Or what do you have on your TBR that you’re
dying to read? My TBR is massive and it's hard to pick any one thing,
but I'm currently reading Borrowed Spoons, a romantic sci-fi by
Jenni Peck.
Favorite social media site?
Definitely Instagram.
Favorite Superhero or Villain?
I'd have to go with Thor and Loki.
Favorite TV show?
The Good Place.
Sweet or Salty?
Sweet.
Any Phobias?
Heights.
Song you can’t get enough of right now?
I actually love listening to
"Epic Music" like orchestral and such. Right now, I've been
listening to "Hellbender" by InfraSound. It's got a sci-fi metal
kinda vibe.
2025 Movie you’re most looking forward to?
Thunderbolts.
Do you play video games? If so what are some of your favorites?
I'm a huge gamer. My favorite is
Smash Bros Ultimate, but I also love the Zelda and Fire Emblem games as well as
the FFVII remakes.
About Ben Logsdon:
Ben Logsdon
grew up in Yucaipa, California, where he learned the subtle charm of small
towns and nerd culture. He’s been a saxophone player, a driving instructor, a
sci-fi connoisseur, a mechanical engineer and also a lover of cocktail shrimp.
After serving a Christian mission to the country of Panama, he picked up
Spanish and developed a penchant for storytelling. Since then, he’s started a
writing platform (Red Nova Books, @rednovabooks) and authored multiple books in
the genres of urban fantasy and science fiction. Ben enjoys playing tennis,
watching anime and keeping up with the latest video games. If he isn’t spending
time with his wife and three kids, he’s probably out back pitching ideas to his
adopted Calico cat.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a signed finished copy of MEMOIRS OF A HOUSEHOLD DEMON & swag
in a book box, US Only.
Ends March 11th,
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