Tanya Contois's Blog, page 9

Interview with Boone Brux, author of Kiss of the Betrayer

1. If someone looked at your browsing history right now, what kind of things would we find?

A million searches about Lost Girl, season 2. I don't have a TV and I'm dying to know what happened in season 2.
2. If you could write about any subject that is near and dear to your heart, what would it be and why?
Alaska, which I am doing at the moment. It's such a great state and so unlike people who take a cruise here believe it to be. Rural Alaska especially. Crazy things happen out there. Like once, this guy went to work and when he came home his house was gone. Since it was on skids, somebody thought it would be funny to drag it away and park it near the beach. He didn't think it was funny. Whaling crews up on Barrow haul their catch onto the beach with a D-9 Cat and butcher it right there. I could go on and on, but I plan on putting a lot of my stories in my new reaper series.
 3. Do you have a favorite song, album, or playlist to write to?
No, I need silence when I write or I start singing and dancing.
4. What was the first thing you did after the debut of the first book you wrote? I opened the box containing copies of Shield of Fire and stared. Then I said, to myself because I was alone, "That was a lot of f*$#&n work for 100,000 words." I think I slept for three or four days after that.
 5. What is your biggest pet peeve?
In life it's whiners. I don't mind a little complaining now and then, but I can't handle whiners. In writing...whiners. Have I mentioned how much I don't like whiners? 6. Do you have any guilty pleasures? Whipped vodka. Does that make me sound like an alcoholic?
7. What was your favorite book as a teen?
I don't remember reading as a teen. Nothing, not even homework or text books. In my early adulthood, 19ish, I loved Raymond Feist's Magician series. It's an awesome fantasy series.
8. If an aspiring writer asked for advice what would you tell them?

Don't get hung up on all the rules. Just write and then write some more, and when you're finished with those books, write sixteen more. You can never have too many finished manuscripts.
9. What is the one thing that scares you more than anything else? Serial killers, sharks and bears. Not necessarily in that order.
10. What book are you reading right now? I'm reading Angie Foxes Accidental Demon Slayer series. Funny!!!

Optional questions :)

 Favorite Meal:  Cheeseburgers and beer
 Favorite Drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic)   Coffee

Sweet or Salty snacks?  SaltyAll time favorite movie  It always changes. Right now it's Lucky One with Zac Efron *nuff said*

Best book to movie adaption  Ten Commandments. I mean really, that story rocked.Worst book to movie adaption  Eragon. If I hadn't read the book I wouldn't have know what the heck was going on in the movie. It was a big disappointment but the dragon was neat.

Author Links - www.boonebrux.com
www.facebook.com/BooneBruxAuthor
www.twitter.com/boonebrux
Kiss of the Betrayer - Amazon http://amzn.to/QCOAABKiss of the Betrayer - B&N http://bit.ly/Rz36q6

Interview with Sara Humphreys, author of Untamed

1. If someone looked at your browsing history right now, what kind of
    things would we find?

Probably a lot of searches for the hurricane but before that I had a lot of searches for the medical examiner's office in NYC. Some of my search history would probably freak people out if they didn't know I was an author.


 2. If you could write about any subject that is near and dear to your
    heart, what would it be and why? I'd probably write about bullying and the effects it can have on kids. I was bullied pretty badly from 7th grade through 10th grade and it took moving to a new school to stop it. I'm always amazed at the human capacity for cruelty.


 3. Do you have a favorite song, album, or playlist to write to?  It varies depending on the book. I just finished writing Tall, Dark, and Vampire which is set in NYC and is about a coven of vampire chicks. I listened to a lot of Slaughter and Guns -n- Roses for that one. 
 4. What was the first thing you did after the debut of the first book you wrote? I smiled for about a month straight. It was an absolute dream come true but to be honest, every book launch is equally exciting. It never gets old.
 5. What is your biggest pet peeve? Negativity. I can not stand people who only see problems and don't look for solutions. Wallowing in misery is no way to live. Don't get me wrong, I have plenty of down moments but it's unhealthy to get mired down in it. Don't let it beat you.


 6. Do you have any guilty pleasures?  Junk food. I love sweets but it's not good for my waistline or my state of mind.


 7. What was your favorite book as a teen? That's a tough one. Probably The Color Purple. I had to read it for school but totally fell in love with it. WHen I was little, I loved the Little House on the Prairie books too.
8. If an aspiring writer asked for advice what would you tell them?Never, ever give up! Do not stop trying and do not stop writing. Follow your dream and chase it like your life depends on it.


 Optional questions :)


 Favorite Meal: My mom's tuna casserole. SO good and total comfort food.Favorite Drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) Margarita on the rocks with salt.

 Sweet or Salty snacks? Sweet.

 All time favorite movieAliens franchise or The Notebook
 Best book to movie adaptionThe Color Purple

 Worst book to movie adaptionTwilight.

Promo and book excerpt for Raven's Quest by Toni LoTempio

  
What inspires you as a writer? Many things – it could be a word, or a phrase, or an incident that happened – inspiration often comes from the strangest places, especially for me. I once got the idea for a YA novel from a name on the side of a garbage truck.When did you have that ah ha moment when you knew you were a writer? When I was ten years old and wrote my first book, Twelve Tall Tales, twelve original fairy tales. I decided I liked the idea of creating my own worlds and characters.What is your writing process? Well, I usually write after work for about an hour, andon the weekends closet myself in my den, turn on my CD player, take Rocco in forinspiration and have at it.Tell us about your favorite character and why you chose to write about them? Well, I’ve always been fond of vampires, so I write about them, and I’ve always been fascinated by the concept of parallel time andshapshifting, so I made that the focal point of Raven’s Kiss andRaven’s Quest. she’s a girl who’s turned into a Shapeshifter by a demon.What are you currently working on? A new paranormal series involving agirl who writes for a supernatural soap opera, which will debut in April 2013.If you could be anyone you like, who would you be? Wow – tough question. From thepast- I’d really like to have been Anne Boleyn. In the present, it would be kind of cool to be KatyPerry. I’ve always wanted to sing anddance.Do you have any advice for new writers and something that a seasoned vet can learn? Never give up – keep writing – something will happen, exactly and precisely when it’s supposed to.Where can your followers find you? The best place is at ROCCO’s blog: www.catsbooksmorecats.blogspot.com It’s updated at least once a week.Any last words? Thank you to anyone who’s bought or read my books, and please continue to follow the blog. We’ve got lots of cool interviews and things coming up in the next few months!  

Review of The Dawn of the Raven by J.L. Blackthorne

A Review of "The Dawn of the Raven"

Author: J.L. Blackthorne

This review may contain spoilers (but I try not to).
This was submitted to me for an honest review. I received no compensation except the free book copy.
Synopsis/summary:
The Dawn of the Raven is described by the author as an Indie Fantasy ebook serial .  ***WARNING*** It is a Fantasy/Action Adventure series for adult readers only, as some episodes contain adult language, explicit sex, and graphic violence. It is a bit of a genre blender, combining Fantasy/Action Adventure with occasional Erotica.  This review concerns the first ten episodes from the "Omnibus Alpha edition."

Review:
Three heroines take on the invading hordes of darkness...
Raveena- the penultimate warrior-woman, flawless in both beauty and death-dealing.
Kiella- the reluctant companion, Raveena's people are supposed to be her hated enemies, but she's been so poorly treated all of her life that it doesn't seem a hardship to find herself dragged along with Raveena.
Shyrea- the mystical watcher, she uses her natural powers to watch over and then eventually to help the warrior and her kind companion.
All three are sympathetic characters that I could feel for, although I found myself more easily attached to Kiella and Shyrea. Raveena is  focused on victory. She has a few soft points, however.
I thought the beginning was a bit bumpy, but once I got into it, the pages started turning quickly. In addition to the fairly well drawn main characters, there were several good back-stories and character highlights that helped flesh the story out and make it a bit more vivid. I enjoyed Shyrea's people, the "Elken" the most, and wouldn't mind seeing more of them. Shyrea herself has a fascinating ability that allows her to get a precise perspective on other people (but I don't want to give too much away).
I'd have to argue with the author's description of the sex scenes as 'erotica.' To me, the language is a bit too blunt to be described as erotica.
The action is sharp, brutal, and plentiful. It might be too heavy for some, too light for others, depending on how bloodthirsty you are. It does appear as necessary battle violence, and not gratuitous carnage just for the sake of itself. The episodes ends with a knock-down, drag-out battle that makes sure the evil hordes get what's coming to them, but then assures us that there's still plenty more conflict to come...

I haven't read much of this type of book in the past, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the heroines striking a good chord in me. I wish them success in their further adventures.
View at Amazon.com

Three heroines take on the invading hordes of darkness...

A Review of "The Dawn of the Raven"

Author: J.L. Blackthorne

This review may contain spoilers (but I try not to).
This was submitted to me for an honest review. I received no compensation except the free book copy.
Synopsis/summary:
The Dawn of the Raven is described by the author as an Indie Fantasy ebook serial .  ***WARNING*** It is a Fantasy/Action Adventure series for adult readers only, as some episodes contain adult language, explicit sex, and graphic violence. It is a bit of a genre blender, combining Fantasy/Action Adventure with occasional Erotica.  This review concerns the first ten episodes from the "Omnibus Alpha edition."

Review:
Three heroines take on the invading hordes of darkness...
Raveena- the penultimate warrior-woman, flawless in both beauty and death-dealing.
Kiella- the reluctant companion, Raveena's people are supposed to be her hated enemies, but she's been so poorly treated all of her life that it doesn't seem a hardship to find herself dragged along with Raveena.
Shyrea- the mystical watcher, she uses her natural powers to watch over and then eventually to help the warrior and her kind companion.
All three are sympathetic characters that I could feel for, although I found myself more easily attached to Kiella and Shyrea. Raveena is  focused on victory. She has a few soft points, however.
I thought the beginning was a bit bumpy, but once I got into it, the pages started turning quickly. In addition to the fairly well drawn main characters, there were several good back-stories and character highlights that helped flesh the story out and make it a bit more vivid. I enjoyed Shyrea's people, the "Elken" the most, and wouldn't mind seeing more of them. Shyrea herself has a fascinating ability that allows her to get a precise perspective on other people (but I don't want to give too much away).
I'd have to argue with the author's description of the sex scenes as 'erotica.' To me, the language is a bit too blunt to be described as erotica.
The action is sharp, brutal, and plentiful. It might be too heavy for some, too light for others, depending on how bloodthirsty you are. It does appear as necessary battle violence, and not gratuitous carnage just for the sake of itself. The episodes ends with a knock-down, drag-out battle that makes sure the evil hordes get what's coming to them, but then assures us that there's still plenty more conflict to come...

I haven't read much of this type of book in the past, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the heroines striking a good chord in me. I wish them success in their further adventures.
View at Amazon.com

Ruby's World by Karen Baldwin - Excerpt

Title: Ruby's WorldAuthor: Karen BaldwinGenre: Non-FictionBuy Links: Available in Paperback and eBook Amazon | B&N
Book Description:Karen Baldwin's masterful memoir reads like a suspense thriller as this resolute American woman of "a certain age" journeys alone to South Africa to teach Zulu children. There she encounters a stunning resistance to change from those who invited her. Baldwin's writing is candid, taut and relentless, as waves of cultural tension build to an unforeseen crisis that tests her courage and strength. -Phaedra Greenwood, Award Winning Journalist Karen Baldwin, through raw, honest, and vibrant writing, shares her journey to teach children in South Africa. Her good intentions are met by strong traditions and a real Africa-not an illusion or romanticized world-where nothing is wasted and there is little personal space. Baldwin's journey reveals the similarities in Zulu and American families' joys, pain, deception and love. -Dr. Andrea M. Heckman, PhD, Cultural Anthropologist, University of New Mexico An extraordinary story, beautifully told. Baldwin's account of her adventure in Africa is honest, moving, frequently funny, sometimes startling, and always compelling. This is a journey of faith, and it carries the reader along every twist and turn in that journey with remarkable clarity and grace. -Sean Murphy, Author, The Time of New Weather


The author and global volunteer Karen Baldwin recently was appointed the Ambassador for the Rural Women’s Movement of South Africa working to obtain basic human rights for the women and children of South Africa. She’ll be speaking to the United Nations Commission hearings on the Status of Women with Sizani Ngubane, the executive director and founder of RWM early next year. Karen was recently interviewed by NBC affiliate, KOB in Albuquerque, NM. Airing September 18 - Link: http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2767979.shtml?cat=11121Before NM, Karen was in San Francisco on a book tour and was on the CBS Affiliate Bay Sunday: http://youtu.be/nQI3bflfaNY
Excerpt:PREFACESaturday, March 15, 2008It’s not supposed to end this way—expelled from Ezimolo Village, drenched with rain and nervous sweat, grateful just to be alive. Sitting on my suitcase at dawn, my back against the locked door of a small South African airport, I tremble with the emotions I’ve suppressed for the past thirty-six hours: rage at being torn away from the Zinti children, betrayal by the ones who invited me, shame that I failed, terror that I might be killed and my remains never found.
As the events of the past forty-five days replay over and over in my mind, I search for clues to what went wrong. How did I slide from being the eagerly-awaited, first white teacher in this rural Zulu school—to being a reviled outcast? I feel myself tumble into a dark tunnel, unsure if I will ever calm the anger that gnaws at my heart. Will I ever know what really happened?
DAY 1Thursday, January 31, 2008
As we cross the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, I feel drawn into the mystery of the African continent. The Sahara Desert stretches to the horizon in every direction. Nothing except pale caramel-colored earth, pock-marked with patches of grayish white. As a fifteen-year-old geography student, I dreamed of crossing the great desert with a nomadic tribe in a caravan of camels. Wrapped in layers of bright, gauzy fabrics, I imagined we would set up white canvas tents every evening and recline on sumptuous pillows in the cool shade of an oasis.
The unrelenting monochromatic sand below redefines my concept of isolation. No hint of water or shade. Not a speck of green for over four hours. No place to hide. No relief from the elements. Nothing to mark distance or direction. Any crossing, by camel or vehicle, would necessitate months of planning, a truckload of supplies, and a steadfast partner in survival. My adolescent illusions of romance fade away.
A shadow approaches on the horizon. Within minutes the lightness of the desert gives way to the darkness of the Congo basin. Hints of purple tinge the deep greens as cloud shadows pass over the thick forest. A long, muddy brown snake splits the dense foliage. It grows wide at the bends as it creeps through the jungle. Narrow fingers of the Congo River slither off into the trees and thin until they disappear completely.
The jungle canopy hangs over the edge of the river, sheltering the banks from the view of strangers flying overhead. My curiosity lingers there, in the concealed areas, where human life exists. I imagine thin African men, precariously balanced in their narrow dugout canoes, navigating the current with long poles.
The sun sets over the Congo, leaving behind an oppressive black sky. Not one light is visible from the ground below. A chilling sensation flows through my body, anxiety at being suspended in absolute darkness as I enter a deep examination of myself—one solitary woman, under her own magnifying glass, searching for her path, for meaning and purpose in her life. I feel the first tingles of fear.Stay present in each moment, Karen. Stay with yourself.
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Interview and review of Conjure by Lea Nolan plus a giveaway!

Thanks so much for having me, Tanya! It’s a pleasure to be here at All Things Books!

1. If someone looked at your browsing history right now, what kind of
things would we find.

A whole bunch of stuff about Hurricane Sandy, articles from The Washington Post, Twitter posts, and searches related to my blog tour. Proof that I spend way too much time online, especially when I should be writing!


2. If you could write about any subject that is near and dear to your
heart, what would it be and why?

I’d probably write a story about a heroine with a mentally ill family member. One of my siblings has a debilitating mental illness that not only impacts her, but everyone around her. It would probably end up being a serious contemporary story but as with all such things, there would likely be some inadvertent humor too.


3. Do you have a favorite song, album, or playlist to write to?

I can’t listen to music while I write because it throws off my concentration but songs do influence my plots and help me capture a character’s emotions. When I wrote CONJURE, I listened to Colbie Caillat’s Bubbly a million times because it perfectly captured how Emma feels about Cooper. I’ll let you in on a little musical secret about the second book in The Hoodoo Apprentice series, ALLURE: my iPod is set on replay for Adele’s cover of Make You Feel My Love.


4. What was the first thing you did after CONJURE debuted?

As sad as it sounds, I still haven’t done anything special. I guess I don’t want to jinx it or anything. But I’m definitely on the hunt for either a new handbag or a piece of Holly Yashi jewelry.


5. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Dirty dishes in the sink. It makes me crazy, especially since the dishwasher is right there! Seriously, how hard is it to rinse them off and stick them in the dishwasher? Okay, I’m getting all hot and bothered now. See? It’s my pet peeve! :)


6. Do you have any guilty pleasures?

I’m ashamed to admit it’s the Real Housewives, especially the New Jersey, New York, and Beverly Hills editions. I’ve lost countless hours watching their shenanigans. Also, I’m a sucker for US Magazine or Entertainment Weekly. I must have my celebrity fix!


7. What was your favorite book as a teen?

See this is hard because I loved so many books, and because at a certain age, I’d read every book with a tween/teen protagonist and had to move on to adult stories. But here are a few of my favorites from back in the day: Judy Blume’s Tiger Eyes, VC Andrews’ Flowers in the Attic Series, anything by Stephen King and Anne Rice.


8. If an aspiring writer asked for advice what would you tell them?

Read everything you can get your hands on. Beyond that, study books. Note how each story is structured, how sentences are put together, how much dialogue there is compared to narrative. There’s no better instructor than a professionally edited book written by a great writer. Also, when it’s time to draft your own story, don’t labor over each word and sentence. Slap it all down, write from your heart, and worry about editing it later.

Speed round!

Favorite Meal: A fantastic dish at my favorite local Italian restaurant: chick peas and escarole in a white wine sauce with sautéed shrimp and garlic. Amazing.

Favorite Drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic): Ice tea with four lemons and Sweet ‘n Low.

Sweet or Salty snacks? Salty!

All time favorite movie: Probably The Princess Bride because it’s got everything – action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic.

Best book to movie adaption: The Hunger Games

Thanks again for having me! This was a lot of fun!

~Lea



CONJURE BLURB:

Be careful what you search for...

Emma Guthrie expects this summer to be like any other in the South Carolina Lowcountry—hot and steamy with plenty of beach time alongside her best friend and secret crush, Cooper Beaumont, and Emma’s ever-present twin brother, Jack. But then a mysterious eighteenth-century message in a  bottle surfaces, revealing a hidden pirate bounty. Lured by the adventure, the trio discovers the treasure and unwittingly unleashes an ancient Gullah curse that attacks Jack with the wicked flesh-eating Creep and promises to steal Cooper’s soul on his approaching sixteenth birthday.

But when a strange girl appears bent on revenge, demon dogs become a threat, and Jack turns into a walking skeleton, Emma has no choice but to learn hoodoo magic to undo the hex, all before summer—and her friends—are lost forever.

Lea Nolan writes the kinds of stories she sought as a teen—smart paranormals with bright heroines, crazy-hot heroes, diabolical plot twists, plus a dose of magic, a draft of romance, and a sprinkle of history. She’s holds degrees in history and women’s studies concentrating in public policy and spent fifteen years as a health policy analyst and researcher. She lives in Maryland with her heroically supportive husband and three clever children. Her debut YA novel, CONJURE, book one in The Hoodoo Apprentice Series is a new release from Entangled Publishing under the Entangled Teen imprint. You can learn more about Lea on her website, on Facebook, Twitter and on Goodreads. CONJURE is available at both Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
Additional Social Media links if necessary:


Facebook Series page: http://www.facebook.com/TheHoodooApprentice
Group blog: http://honestlyya.blogspot.com/
Group blog: www.entangledteen.com

REVIEW

Conjure by Lea Nolan kicks into high gear almost immediately. The plot was exciting and different from other paranormal novels. I enjoyed how the character of Emma grew from a shy and timid teenage girl to a girl who would do anything to save her brother and his best friend from two evil curses. Lea Nolan described everything down to the flesh melting from Jack's bones so perfectly that it was incredibly easy to picture everything that happened throughout the book. I enjoyed this book very much and I am really hoping there will be a continuation of Emma's story.

1 E-copy of Conjure is being given away. To enter leave a comment with your favorite paranormal novel AND your email address so that I have a way to contact you should you win.

Interview with Carol Phipps, co-author of Elf Killers and Good Sister, Bad Sister

If someone looked at your browsing history right now, what kind of things would we find. Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Smashwords, Yahoo Mail and Google+
If you could write about any subject that is near and dear to your heart, what would it be and why? Pet owner responsibility. People need to see past the adorable little fur balls and think what it is going to be like when they grow up and bark all night, bite the mailman or pee in the middle of the living room, or shred the couch, eat the canary or hack up fur balls in the center of your bed. Not to mention those frequent multiple births if their owners don’t do some planned parenthood on behalf of their four-legged family members. A little thought and preparation would go a long way in reducing all of the abandoned and abused pets we see and hear about so often nowadays.
Do you have a favorite song, album, or playlist to write to? No I prefer to write in silence.
What was the first thing you did after the debut of the first book you wrote? I’m not sure what the very first thing was that I did, but my husband/co-author and I celebrated by going out to dinner.
What is your biggest pet peeve? Rudeness. Really, why does anyone need to behave that way?
Do you have any guilty pleasures? Cheesecake
What was your favorite book as a teen? The Hobbit
If an aspiring writer asked for advice what would you tell them? Never give up!


Optional questions :)

Favorite Meal: Chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes and country gravy.
Favorite Drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) Cream Soda
Sweet or Salty snacks? Salty
All time favorite movie Lord of the Rings
Best book to movie adaption Lord of the Rings
Worst book to movie adaption Eragon




Links:

http://niarg.com
http://landofniarg.com
https://twitter.com/#!/Car01am
http://www.facebook.com/CarolMarrsPhippsTomPhipps
goodreads.com/CarolMarrsPhippsamazon.com/author/carolmarrsphipps

Interview with Candy Little, author of Unforgiving Ghosts

If someone looked at your browsing history right now, what kind of things would we find. Research in 1800’s about PTSD, war, rape, marriage ceremony and buying houses. Also, info on New York, mobsters, private investigating agencies and police procedures. I’ve also been looking into a family vacation to Niagara Falls, and info for masquerade themed birthday parties.
If you could write about any subject that is near and dear to your heart, what would it be and why? My first love is historical romance novels. I love watching people overcome obstacles to be together and transporting me into an era of long ago teaches me about the past.
Do you have a favorite song, album, or playlist to write to? No. I typically don’t listen to music while writing. I have a hard time concentrating when songs are playing. I start to sing along and forget what I want to write. I could never do homework while listening to music either. I must have a very short attention span!!
What was the first thing you did after the debut of the first book you wrote? Had a glass of wine to celebrate!!
What is your biggest pet peeve? When my husband moves things around in the kitchen. I really had a fit when he rearranged the furniture in the living room while I spent 2 weeks in Ohio with my dad before he passed away. I’m a little OCD when it comes to placing things and after coming home from my dad’s funeral and seeing my room rearranged – I was ready to file for divorce!!
Do you have any guilty pleasures? Wine and chocolate.
What was your favorite book as a teen? I don’t think I can remember back that far. LOL!! I did read romance novels and Kathleen E. Woodiwiss was my favorite author.
If an aspiring writer asked for advice what would you tell them? Don’t give up on your dream! I spent 10 years sending my novels out to publishers and agents before doing it myself. I’ve never been happier and I’m living my dream. There are many ways to achieve your dream, don’t let others hold you back.


Optional questions :)


Favorite Meal:
I love most foods so picking a favorite is too hard. However, we have a German exchange student staying with us for the year so right now I’ve been doing a lot German cooking!!


Favorite Drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic)  Non alcoholic pina colada, strawberry daiquiri and margaritas. I also have some awesome recipes for champagne punch & sangria spritzer.


Sweet or Salty snacks?
Hmmm. I’d say more sweet but sometimes I want salty and sometimes I want both!!


All time favorite movie
Somersby & You’ve Got Mail


Best book to movie adaption
Gone With the Wind

Worst book to movie adaption
One for the Money


Book Links:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Unwilling-Bride-ebook/dp/B004LLJ1RW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336758461&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Unforgiving-Ghosts-ebook/dp/B009A0ABAK/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348632473&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=unforgiving+fghosts

http://www.amazon.com/Death-Broken-Heart-Book-ebook/dp/B006K89U3O/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1348632511&sr=1-1&keywords=death+by+broken+heart

Social Media Contacts:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/candyannlittle

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/candy.little.79

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4672789.Candy_Ann_Little

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/candyannlittle/

Website: http://candyannlittle.net/

Blogsite: http://candylittle.wordpress.com/

Interview with Samantha Kane, author of The Devil's Thief

1. If someone looked at your browsing history right now, what kind of
things would we find.

    A lot of furniture and accessories websites. I'm moving in a month, and I'm looking for new lighting and furniture and carpets, and just everything. I'm pretty excited about our new house, so I'm finding it hard to think of anything else!

2. If you could write about any subject that is near and dear to your
heart, what would it be and why?

Lately I've been obsessed with WWII. I have one WWII m/m romance, Islands, and I'd like to write more in that time period. Right now I have a WWII homefront YA fully plotted in my head, but it hasn't made the jump to my computer yet. That might be too much of a genre-stretch for me professionally.

3. Do you have a favorite song, album, or playlist to write to?

So many! I create a playlist for almost every book I write. Music is a huge creative influence for me. I'm constantly finding new songs to add to certain playlists. When I'm stuck, one of the first things I do is go to iTunes and start browsing. I'll usually find a song that yanks me out of it and gets me writing again. I have everything from classic country to alternative and opera on my playlists. My most recent discovery is Alicia Key's Girl on Fire for the heroine in my current wip, which is the third book in The Saint's Devils series. The first book in that series, The Devil's Thief, is coming out on November 12.

4. What was the first thing you did after the debut of the first book you wrote?

Probably changed a diaper, lol. I had very little babies back then. Seriously, I probably called my husband. My first book was an erotic romance, the first book of my Brothers in Arms series, and I kept it under wraps, didn't even tell my family and friends until after the second book came out. So it was a low key celebration.

5. What is your biggest pet peeve?

People talking on cell phones or texting while they're driving.

6. Do you have any guilty pleasures?

LOL If I said no you all would know I was lying. It's sort of cliche, but dark chocolate is my vice.

7. What was your favorite book as a teen?

Watership Down by Richard Adams.

8. If an aspiring writer asked for advice what would you tell them?

Just write the book. Finish it. Then go back and polish it up. The first draft doesn't have to be pretty.

Optional questions :)



Favorite Meal: Tuna noodle casserole

Favorite Drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) It's a tie: Bigelow Spiced Chai decaf tea, Crystal Light Raspberry Green Tea

Sweet or Salty snacks? Depends on my mood. Sometimes both at the same time! I guess sweet more often.

All time favorite movie To Have and Have Not, Bogey and Bacall's first movie together

Best book to movie adaption Jurassic Park

Worst book to movie adaption I'm going to guess that it will be Reacher, coming out this winter with Tom Cruise playing a 6ft 6in. tough guy. Reacher is one of my all time favorite literary characters, and I cringe at the thought of Cruise playing him.
 

1 Netgalley copy of  The Devil's Thief is being given away. To enter leave a comment with your email address and your favorite thing about historical romances.