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February 15, 2019
#promo #authorinterview : This Time by Azaaa Davis @azaaadavis
Hello Readers! Today I pleased to share author interview with Azaaa Davis, Author of This Time- a very interesting Urban Fantasy, paranormal novel. I hope you enjoy reading about book and author in this post. Book Details: This Time (Book 1) Author: Azaaa Davis Series: Nadira Holden, Demon…
February 7, 2019
Meet Author Kish Knight!
January 24, 2019
Any deleted scenes from This Time?
Hi there,
I’ve been asked a few time about my deleted scenes from This Time and I’m happy to give you a glimpse at what did not survive the professional editing phase.
What did you edit out of your book?
My debut novel This Time is about a resurrected demon hunter and those who love her. Believe or not, but I wrote a book involving a succubus without including any detailed sex scenes!
A few hot and graphic sex scene were written into my outline. In draft one, I knew that I wanted to write an adult fantasy. Somehow, the two steamy scenes I originally imagined were edited out (but saved elsewhere).
Why? Because the story had a fast pace that was perfect for the action adventure vibe I was aiming for. Because I devoted more of book one to character development and getting readers familiar with this new, magic-filled world. And because, despite the handsome male characters and scenes filled with sexual tension, I did not write a romance novel.
To be honest, the line between paranormal romance and urban fantasy can be blurry. But, research shows that romance novels follow a formula in the same way that mystery novels follow a formula. In romance novels, boy meets girl. Boy loses girl. Boy gets girl. My novel, This Time, doesn’t follow this formula. And, while romance seasons my story it does not make or break the plot.
The another scene that was valued but edited out of my book was actually a plot twist! Oh, don’t worry! There are still a couple of plot twist in my novel that are guaranteed to excite you.
The cropped out scene involved Nadira and her relationship with a close friend changing drastically. And, it was too drastic to introduce towards the end of the book.
But, I loved the idea for Nadira having conflict with her few friends. So… it ended up in book two! That was the only way I could willingly let go of the idea. This means that if anyone liked book one titled This Time, they are going to be thrilled about the new tough situations and significant revelations in book two titled That Night.
If you are thinking that some scenes absolutely need to be cut from a story (just like in any movie), then I agree!
I use test readers as part of my novel writing process. Some of the feedback I collect is where did the story slow down, take a weird turn, get confusing or made them stop reading. Test reader are priceless! I appreciate all of their comments and questions, and I weight each suggestion very carefully.
My other life saver is my editor. If I’m toggling between two choices that both seem right, my editor takes a close look and weights in. As someone who is well-read and knows what the current trends are, I respect her opinion a lot.
I hope you enjoyed learning that This Time is a little tamer than it could have been and contains one less plot twist than it did in earlier versions. What’s left is a well-written, well-paced story full of interesting characters and exciting situations.
Best wishes,
Azaaa Davis
January 16, 2019
From Darkness Cover and Release Blitz
(Spotlighting another author. Support.)
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A war between humans and angels is coming, and only one woman can stop it.
Myleah is one of the Fallen, angels shrouded in darkness and cast to earth. When some of her kind, the Council, gain control over the human population of Burnsville, Nevada, Myleah is caught in the middle of spiraling hostility between her former lover, the Fallen, and the original angels of heaven.
Only by embracing the darkness within her can she become strong enough to prevent the impending war and ensure the survival of humans and Fallen alike. But by doing so, she will risk losing the man she loves, and maybe even her very self.
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An Enjoyable Read
Hi there,
Shalini aka Shals is an avid reader & book blogger from India. She wrote an interesting review of my novel This Time! Giving it 4 stars (
), this is what she had to say:
The book was so much more than its blurb.
It began with an enthralling dread with the main character, Nadira Holden, crawling out of her grave and then fighting off a vampire. Going back home, she had a few surprises, her father had disappeared, people had changed, magic was more prevalent, and lo and behold—demons and humans lived side by side after signing the treaty. It was almost as if it was a new world, a new era… And Nadira had to learn and adjust and find herself
And boy, did she have some surprises deep within!! Some were pretty shocking!! In with the old, out with the new. You have to read the book to believe it. Metamorphosis and a new being, new rules and a new society, Nadira had to battle them all. Etching her complex character, intermingled with magic and soul binding was where the talent of author Azaaa Davis lay. Her writing was precise be it the action sequence, the inner thoughts, the memories of the past, or the magic spells.
And therein laid my niggles, the blurb was misleading, the story was quite different in some ways, and this change confused me initially. The amalgamation of the main character could have been much smoother, she could have been made more likable. Though her love interest Derek was yummy and complex.
A fast pace and smooth writing, thrilling action moves, magic and secrets, the demons and their prince, enigmatic Derek and a kickass Nadira made this book fabulous enthralling ride.
I appreciate all book reviews whether my readers loved the book or not. It’s useful feedback that helps me improve my writing. It also helps potential readers take a chance on a new-to-them author.
Thank you Shalini for your honest book review and thank goodness you enjoyed it! Follow Shalini’s blog at https://bookreviewsbyshalini.com for other great articles!
Best wishes,
Azaaa Davis
January 10, 2019
16 months of breastfeeding — the journey continues
Hi there, Today, let’s talk about continuing to breastfeed into toddlerhood! There are going to be plenty of times when it will be inconvenient or…
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January 3, 2019
Inspiration images for This Time
The images I used for inspiration. Hi there, I’m currently working on book two and three in the Nadira Holden, Demon Hunter series. Both books are scheduled to be published in 2019. The ebook cover for That Night (book two) will be revealed this...
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December 25, 2018
Happy Holidays 2018
Hi there, I hope that you’re surrounded by warmth and laughter this holiday season. Some of us spend the holidays working and earning that impressive holiday pay. Some of us take two weeks off to relax and recharge. A few of us spend the...
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December 13, 2018
Last Day of Book Blog Tour = Giveaways!
Your last chance to enter my Rafflecopter giveaway! There's 5 chances to win!
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December 12, 2018
In bookstores
Hi Readers, Yesterday, I mailed off signed paperback copies of my book to my patrons—those that have donated to me on www.patreoncom/azaaadavis—and raffle prize winners—those that actively participated at my book launch party on Facebook. It felt amazing to thank those that have...
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Author Updates and Musings
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