[Book Tour] Vision of Shadows by Vincent Morrone #giveaway

Today is my stop during the blog tour for Vision of Shadows by Vincent Morrone. Vision of Shadows is published by Entranced Publishing. This blog tour runs from 30 December till 19 January, you can view the whole tour schedule on Vincent Morrone his website.

Vision of Shadows (Vision #1)
by Vincent Morrone
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
Release Date: December 30, 2013

Blurb:
Is Bristol Blackburn about to meet the love of her life...or her killer?
After the death of her parents, Bristol Blackburn's life is thrown into chaos and she's forced to move to Spirit, a small town where shadows are stirring. As she learns to navigate her new school and figures out how to keep her psychic abilities secret from her family, Bristol comes face to face with the boy who makes a regular appearance in her dreams: the gorgeous, possibly deadly, Payne McKnight. Soon she’ll find out if Payne will be the love of her life, or the end of it — and she has no idea which possibility scares her more.
And that's not even the worst of it. Strange shadows are haunting her dreams, and they're up to something that could put Bristol and the lives of everyone she loves in jeopardy.

You can add Vision of Shadows to your to-read list on Goodreads

You can find more about Vision of Shadows on the Entranced Publishing website.

Want to chat with Bristol, the main character of this series? Well she has her own twitter account.

Vision of Secrets (Vision #0.5)
by Vincent Morrone
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
Release Date: December 2, 2013

Blurb:
Bristol understands secrets. She's got plenty of her own, ranging from the annoying ghost that keeps showing up and attempting to sing Copacabana, (badly) to the visions of a terrifying future that is getting closer each day.
Bristol knows secrets can kill. She's getting flashes of a boy racked with guilt over his secret. And a girl who's prank might lead to someone's death.
Vision of Secrets is a free prequel introduces you to Bristol Blackburn before the explosive events in Vision of Shadows and let's you see how a young girl deals with her Visions of Secrets!

You can add Vision of Shadows to your to-read list on Goodreads

You can download Vision of Secrets for free from smashwords

About the Author:

Born and raised in Brooklyn NY, Vincent Morrone now resides in Upstate NY with his wife. (Although he can still speak fluent Brooklynese.) His twin daughters remain not only his biggest fans, but usually are the first to read all of his work. Their home is run and operated for the comfort and convenience of their dogs.

Vincent has been writing fiction, poetry and song lyrics for as long as he can remember, most of which involve magical misfits, paranormal prodigies and even on occasion superheroes and their sidekicks.

As they say in Brooklyn: Yo, you got something to say to Vincent?
Check out http://vincentmorrone.com/ where you can learn about Vincent and leave him a comment. You can also connect with Vincent on Twitter https://twitter.com/Vince524 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Morrrone.


You can find and contact Vincent Morrone here:
- Website
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Goodreads

Vincent also participates in a group blog called YA Rush which consist of YA and NA Entranced authors. You can find YA Rush here:
- Website
- Facebook
- Twitter
- Pinterest

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

A little of both. I do plan them out. I see them in my head, jot down in my notes certain traits. I hear their voice in my head well before I write, but once I begin, they also take on a life of their own. Things occur to me. In Vision of Shadows, I’ve got a character named Maggie. She’s the MC’s best friend. I knew right away that she was going to be a little insecure, a lot zany and just an awful lot of fun, but somewhere along the way I decided that her clothes would be as colorful as her personality.

One of your favorite quotes.

“Looks like we’re gonna have ourselves a ROCK AND ROLL PARTY TONIGHT!! Paul Stanley, KISS Alive. I’ve heard that in my head since I was kid and I first heard that record!

Do you have a website recommendation for other writers?

Absolute Write Water Cooler. http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php

Great place for writers. They have places where you can brainstorm ideas, get help on query letters, specific genre help, questions on syntax and grammar, get technical help and on and on. It’s also a great place to network. That’s how I met Eden Plantz who signed me with Entranced. Along with fellow Entranced author Nicole Camp who nudged me in that direction.

What type of book have you always wanted to write?

Well, I’ve got a really long book called The Dragon Club which I love but it needs major revision. I would also really love to write a great zombie book. I’m a huge fan of the walking dead as well as the zombie books by Joe McKinney. I’ve read a lot of zombie books. Some are really bad, cliché with nothing but the idea of mindless zombies roaming around eating people. Others are truly fantastic because there’s a story there that’s original like Aria Kane’s Once Upon a Darkness and Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.

 What is your favorite scene in your new release?

This is a hard question for me because there are so many that come to mind, but I think I’ll go with the scene where Bristol is in the woods alone with Payne. There’s a lot of humor, sexual tension and sadness all wrapped together.

What’s your favorite body part of the opposite sex?

Eyes. I love a great pair of eyes.

What does love feel like?

It feels like being home.

Hey, baby! What’s your sign?

Gemini. Not that I think that’s important.

If you could take a romantic trip, where would it be?

A cruise to Alaska.

How did you meet your significant other?

My mother saw a singles add in a local paper. She pointed it out to me, thinking the person would be a good fit. Hey, you can’t argue with Mom!

Boxers or Briefs?

I actually wear boxer, briefs.

Boxers or Briefs?

If I want to finish, planner.

Coffee or tea?

Coffee

Vanilla or chocolate?

Vanilla. I’m the only one in my house who would say that.

Cat or dog?Dog. I’ve got 3. A black lab named Toby, a dark brindle named Molly and an Old English Bulldog puppy named Lilly.

Backpacking or luxury hotel?

Hotel. All the way.

There is a tour wide giveaway for the blog tour of Vision of Shadows.
Here is what you can win:
- 1 Vision of Shadows Pen
- 1 Vision of Shadows Calender
- 1 Vision of Shadows Pen & calender
- 1 Vision of Shadows Pen and calender in a Vision of Shadows canvas bag
- 1 Vision of Shadows Pen, calender in Vision of Shadows canvas bag and an e-copy Vision of Shadows

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[Book Tour] A Late Thaw by Ana Blaze #giveaway #interview

Title: A LATE THAW

Author: Ana Blaze

Publisher: Entranced Publishing

Imprint: Kissed

Genre: contemporary romance

Length: 57 pages (novella)

Release Date: October 28^th, 2013

Blurb:

The town’s too small for Kiley St. Claire’s reappearance to be a surprise, still seeing her hits Cole Thomas like a punch to the gut. She ripped his heart apart when she turned to ice and ran away all those years ago. Now that she’s back, Cole’s going to say his piece and move on.

Even if she does look damn good in that uniform.

Kiley St. Claire is back in the small town of Barrett, Vermont, for one reason and one reason only: to earn some cash so she can survive her final semester of grad school. She’s not there for the sexy Christmas tree farmers.

Even the one who once held her heart.

Buy links: Amazon | B&N

Add to Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17830852-a-late-thaw

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About the author:

Ana lives just outside Washington DC with her very supportive husband and three rather demanding cats. She loves the ocean, Indian food, Ikea, and cooking. Ana admits to watching too much television and she swears that someday she’s going to learn how to play the guitar resting on the bookshelf in her office.

Connect with Ana:

Blog: http://anablaze.blogspot.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ana_blaze

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnaBlazeLove

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/anablaze/

And check out Ana’s inspiration board for A Late Thaw: http://www.pinterest.com/anablaze/a-late-thaw/

What was the first romance novel you read that made an impression on you?

Forever and the Night by Linda Lael Miller was the first vampire romance novel I ever read and I was beyond enchanted. I insisted my friends read it as well. Even the friend that eventually became Mr Blaze. ;)

Find it on Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/641637.Forever_and_the_Night

One of your favorite quotes.

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”-Dr Seuss

Do you have a website recommendation for other writers?

The Absolute Write Forums are a great place to gather opinions, get information about publishers and contests. I was too shy to join in for a long time, but learned a lot just by reading through the archives.

http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/

What’s the last movie you watched and loved?

I saw About Time last week and loved it. It’s from Richard Curtis, the same guy who made Notting Hill and Love, Actually--both of which are very high on my list of favorite movies, so I knew I’d love it. It’s a quirky romantic dramedy and it has Bill Nighy, for whom I hold a special fondness. That might be an understatement-I seriously grok Bill Nighy. But that’s off-topic, About Time is sweet romance with a nerdy, British, leading man--yeah, I have a type--who uses time travel to win the heart of a nice girl. I highly recommend it.

You can see the trailer here: http://youtu.be/T7A810duHvw

 What is your favorite scene in your new release?

The first kiss. It is hot and hard and totally unexpected. Honestly, it was a bit of a surprise even for me, but they’d been fighting their feelings for years and...sometimes these things just happen.

Flirting Questions

What’s your favorite body part of the opposite sex?

I like backs, especially lower backs.

What does love feel like?

Warm and freeing.

When was your last kiss?

This morning. My hubby kissed me before he left for work. I expect another as soon as he gets home.

How did you meet your significant other?

We were in high school, I remember knowing who he was before we ever spoke and that the first time we spoke it was about Star Trek. Yup. Nerds.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Yes. I don’t know if it’s always the lasting kind, but I think it’s possible to fall instantly.

Flirting Quickies:

Boxers or Briefs? Boxer briefs

Facial hair or clean shaven? Clean shaven

Alpha or Beta? Beta

Planner or Panster? Panster

White wine or red? Bubbly!

Coffee or tea? Both

Vanilla or chocolate? Both

Sweet or salty? Salty

Sleep in or get up early? Sleep In!

Laptop or desktop? Laptop

Beach or mountains? Beach

Winter or summer? Summer

Cat or dog? Cat

Twilight or Fifty Shades? Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Spotlight or In the Shadows? Shadows

City or Country? Both

Clubbing or candlelight dinner? Candlelight dinner

Backpacking or luxury hotel? Luxury hotel

Morning or night person? Night

Christmas or Halloween? Both

Optimist or pessimist? Optimist

[Book Spotlight] Destination Wedding by Robyn Neeley

Title: Destination Wedding

Author: Robyn Neeley

Publisher: Crimson Romance

BLURB:

 

Wedding planner Kate Ashby’s fear of flying is eased by a sexy stranger and one slow lip lock that rockets her into another obit.

 

CEO Luke Cannon has just traded seats with his identical twin. Little did he know that an innocent kiss while pretending he was his brother would soon create havoc.

 

What happens in the air doesn’t stay up there. Once on tropical land, Kate believes that the handsome stranger who gave her the best kiss of her life is now her new client, Drew Cannon, fiancé to the beautiful and wealthy Lauren Kincaid. While Kate struggles with the intense feelings she thinks she has for Drew, Luke discovers Kate’s been hired to plan his brother’s destination wedding. He also realizes the initial sparks they shared 30,000 feet up are now mistakenly aimed at Drew.

 

Can Luke get Kate to realize that the feelings she has are for him? He’s got forty-eight hours in paradise to try.

 

Available on Amazon

Coming soon to Barnes & Noble

http://www.robynneeley.com/

 

 

Author Bio: Robyn Neeley is an East Coaster who loves to explore new places; watches way more reality TV than she cares to admit; can’t live without Dunkin Donuts coffee and has never met a cookie she didn’t like. If you have a must read romance suggestion or a fabulous cookie recipe, she wants to know. Visit her athttp://www.robynneeley.com/

 

Twitter – @robynneeley

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/robyn.neeley.1

What sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer?

I’ve always been a reader. The day after a particularly sad event in 2009, I sat on the commuter train and scratched some sentences on a notepad that eventually became the prologue to my holiday romance, Christmas Dinner. It took me three years filled with online classes; critiques and chapter contests, before it was finally ready to submit. It’s coming out this November by Crimson Romance.

What is your favorite scene in your new release?

I have so many! The opening scene in Destination Wedding is so fun in a terrifying way. My wedding planner heroine has a serious case of in-flight fright on a rather turbulent 12 hour flight to Hawaii. To get through it she chants her calming mantra, “I do. I do,” and when that doesn’t work she throws back two tiny vodka bottles and a glass of champagne. Lucky for her, my hero helps ease her nerves.

There’s also a towel scene in the hotel that has been cracking readers up. An author told me before it released that this scene would be the one people would talk about if it was a movie. I guess she was right. It is quite a “the hero so deserved that and then some” kind of scene. J

Best Writing Advice You’ve Ever Received

Everyone says to keep writing. It’s true. Publish the first and move on to the second. I agree – to an extent. I wouldn’t feel comfortable if I didn’t work equally as hard to promote the book currently out. To me, promotion is part of the writing cycle. I now build in hours during the week to specifically promote. It does cut down on my writing time for the current project, but I’m okay with that. I want my book that is currently out there to have its best chance. I owe it to my characters!

Worst Writing Advice You’ve Ever Received

Get onto social media (and best as well!). While yes, it is important to be on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, etc… you need to be smart about your outreach, otherwise you run the risk of promoting constantly to other authors who most likely won’t buy your book. Some will, but you’ve got to work on expanding your audience to readers interested in your genre.

I spend a lot of time experimenting with advertisments and hashtags. Because my book is called Destination Wedding it’s allowed me to creatively use the #destinationwedding hashtag, starting conversations with people I might otherwise not have connected with, but might enjoy my book.

Do you have a website recommendation for other writers?

I am a fan of both Savvy Authors and Romance University. Savvy Authors offers super helpful online workshops and online discussion chats. Romance University has wonderful weekly posts on writing craft; tips for publicity and marketing; and support for new authors.

Do you have a ritual when it comes to writing? Example….get coffee, blanket, paper, pen and a comfy place

I love to have Dunkin Donuts iced coffee next to me when I write – and okay, I never go there without getting a glazed donut as well.

Often, I’ll have a romantic comedy movie playing for inspiration. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched Music and Lyrics, Runaway Bride, The Wedding Planner and Leap Year! I’m pretty sure I would sweep any “Romantic Comedies” category on Jeopardy!

Is there anyone who really mentored or inspired you to keep writing until you were finally published?

I took a three month mentoring class with Lori Wilde last summer offered through Savvy Authors. She was tough! I think I cried the first three weeks. My writing grew by leaps and bounds. The techniques I learned from her helped me write Destination Wedding in four months. She was amazing! I highly recommend aspiring writers consider an online mentoring course. Savvy Authors offers several of these throughout the year with seasoned mentors. It’s highly worth the investment!

Guest Author: Sonya Clark

Welcome Sonya! Congratulations on your newest release and signing with Carina Press. Both exciting news!

As an author myself, I love to hear about other writers. I think each of us have a background that helps create our books. So, let's get on with the interview and learn a little about Sonya Clark.

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

I've tried all kinds of different character charts but none of them have been useful to me. Hair color, eye color, height, favorite movie - all of that can be changed. What difference does it make what a character's favorite movie is? Making a list of favorites is just a way to procrastinate. For me, the best way to develop a character is to write that character. Flash fiction and short stories are a great way to do that before getting into the main story. I did that with two of the main characters in Red House and it was a tremendous help. It taught me their voice, their essence, the things that make them unique and three dimensional. From there, I can figure out what they want, their strengths and weaknesses, what gets them out of bed in the morning, and if something like a favorite movie even matters. Then, once I start the book, I've got pretty good idea of who these people are that I'm writing about. It's a huge help.

That's an excellent idea. I think knowing a character from the inside out is important for an author, but you're right. Who cares what movie they like! Flash fiction is a wonderful way to "learn" who your character is. 

What main genre do you write in?

What I write tends to straddle the line between urban fantasy and paranormal romance. I love the noir aspects of urban fantasy, the focus on action and danger. But I also love romance. Some of what I write is more UF, some of it is definitely PNR. Paranormal is the common denominator, though. I love writing about magic and the supernatural.

We can see those elements in Red House. 

What is your writing process? Do you outline, fly by the seat of your pants or a combination of both?

I used to fly by the seat of my pants, plot-wise, and just rely on characters to propel the story forward. Red House is the book that broke me of that. I didn't have an outline so I wound up going back and forth on a lot of things, doing a lot of rewriting, a lot of second-guessing. Writing this book was very painful, to the point of being demoralizing. By the time I reached the end, I hated the book. That's not the best feeling, so I decided I needed to do something different. For the next book I wrote I created an outline and the entire process was much smoother. Quicker too, which was nice because it felt like it took forever to write Red House. So I'm a big fan of outlining now. J

I've experienced that, too. Some books just flow easier than others. We're glad Red House made it to the final stages!

Is there a genre of book you would like to write but haven't yet?

Science fiction. I'd love to write a sci-fi romance that explores artificial intelligence. Blame that on seeing Blade Runner at an impressionable age. J

I love reading Science Fiction, but never seem to find the time. Reading romance is what keeps me on my toes.

How can readers find out more about you and your books?

My blog/website can be found at www.sonyaclark.net. There's info about my books and links to various social networks where I can be found.

Thank you for being here, Sonya! Good luck on your journey and we look forward to seeing your newest Carina Press novel next year. 

Melinda

Guest Author: Michele Shriver

Please welcome guest author, Michele Shriver. Her new woman's fiction release, Sixth South, is out! I can't wait to read it since it is about middle school teachers. Right  in my realm of things!

Book Blurb: 

When the things she holds closest are suddenly threatened, Kelsey needs her best friend more than ever. But can Joni be there for her, or will her discovery of a shocking secret force her to choose between their friendship and her marriage? After fleeing an abusive past, Megan looks forward to a new future, but suddenly finds herself at risk of being a victim again. Their recently widowed friend and colleague, Olivia, wants to help them through the tough times with a freshly baked dessert, but when a surprise gift prompts her try online dating, she finds herself embarking on an adventure she never expected.

A story about friendship, relationships, trust, betrayal, letting go of the past and facing the future, this will be a year like no other for the women of Sixth South.

BUY LINKS: 

Amazon  Barnes & Noble   Smashwords

Now, let's meet our guest author. Welcome, Michele!
Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself?

Well, I’m one of the lawyers that decided to try her hand at fiction writing. There seem to be more and more of us out there, and I’m really not sure why that it is. Perhaps it’s something in the way our brains work or our training. Or perhaps it’s because the practice of law is very stressful and just not fun on most days and we need a break from it and writing fiction provides a chance to escape.

Before I went to law school, I spent two years as a substitute teacher at the middle school and high school levels in the city where I grew up, El Paso, Texas, which is a border city with Juarez, Mexico. That was quite an eye-opening experience.

I’ve incorporated both my law background and my teaching background into my books, with my first novel being about a class reunion of four law school friends and my current release focusing on the personal and professional challenges confronting a group of sixth grade teachers.

As I mentioned, I grew up in Texas and I currently live in Iowa. There’s quite a difference between the two, and not just the weather! I consider both Iowa and Texas to be ‘home.’

Aside from writing, I am also an avid reader and sports fan. If there’s a football, hockey or soccer game on TV, I’m probably watching it in the background while I’m typing away on my laptop on my latest book.

Wow! So much background, I feel like you have a story yourself. 

How much research do you do for your books? Have you found any cool tidbits in your research?

I do a lot of research. Even though there’s something to be said for ‘writing what you know,’ which to some extent I do, I think there’s always research to be done, sometimes for the subject matter of the book, and sometimes about various hobbies or interests that can help define characters.

For example, on my characters in my new release enjoys cooking and is always trying out new recipes, so I’ve spent lots of time on food and cooking websites trying to find dishes that she might want to make. I’ve found some that sound really good, too!

I have another character who has done a lot of traveling, something I really have not, so I have researched different world locales.

Sometimes the research is fun, sometimes it’s more sobering or depressing. My current project is about a recovering drug addict who is involved in the child welfare system and has involved a great deal of research on the drug culture and its impacts.

What main genre do you write in?

I write women’s fiction. My books are about friendships, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. I like to think they’re about real life and about issues women encounter today. I’m not afraid to shy away from some edgier themes, such as overcoming alcoholism or drug use, or having a character who is openly gay, because those are very real issues in today’s world.

My current WIP is definitely the edgiest, and I started out thinking it might best be classified as mainstream, but since I also love a good romance and happy ending, and those elements always seem to find their way into my books, I think it will still best be classified as women’s fiction. 

What is your writing process? Do you outline, fly by the seat of your pants or a combination of both?

I’m mainly a fly by the seat of my pants writer, but there’s some element of both. I never start out by having an outline. I just have a basic idea of who my characters are and what the book will be about and I just start writing and let the characters chart their course and dictate their story. My characters often have minds of their own, so starting out with any sort of outline is a waste of time because I know it will change.

With that said, I think there comes a point in writing a book that even us “pantsters” have to take a little time to assess what is happening in the book- the events that have already happened, and everything else that needs to happen to reach the ultimate resolution- and do some plotting to make sure everything is falling into place the way it should.

That never results in a detailed outline for me, but rather a list of key remaining events or a list of the approximate number of chapters left and a few words about what will happen in those chapters. It’s usually about 2/3 of the way through a book that I need to step back and take a little plotting break so I know how to get to the end. 

Do you belong to a critique group? If so, how does this help or hinder you?

I belong to an online critique site, Critique Circle, and it’s been absolutely invaluable to me. Although it can be a little hard at the beginning for a writer to take the plunge and let other people read their work and offer feedback on it, and I’ve had to develop a thick skin to accept constructive criticism, I view it as an essential part of the writing process. I like to know what works and what doesn’t in my books so I can make the necessary improvements before moving further in the publication process.

I know people that live in large communities that have local writer’s workshop that offer in-person critiquing. For example, they can read a portion of the work in progress to other members who then offer their feedback. I think that would be a wonderful benefit and I sometimes wish I lived in a large community that did have a local writer’s group.

I don’t, though, so I have to utilize online critique workshops. I do think there are some great advantages to online critiques, such as the opportunity to receive feedback on specific scenes or paragraphs or even sentences. 

I agree, Michele. I don't know what I'd do without Critique Circle! 

Thanks so much for sharing insight on the life of a writer. 

Readers, you can find Michele at her website: http://micheleshriver.com/

Thanks for stopping by,

Melinda

Author Interview: Christina McKnight, Only in Her Dreams

WELCOME to Christina McKnight! Her new novel, Only in Her Dreams, has been released this month and she took her time out of her busy schedule to be interviewed by me. Hope you enjoy!

1. What sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer?

My love of historical romance novels! Since I was young my mom hounded me to write. Most of the time we read the same romance novels and I’d guess the ending half way through…to both our surprise I was right most of the time. If I wasn’t right, my mom always said my endings were better. I think I’ve always been a romance writer, even if the stories only existed in my imagination.

2. How did you come up with your ideas for Only in Her Dreams?

Only in Her Dreams actually came to me in a dream. Ironic, I know. Several times I dreamt of a man watching me. He never approached, moved, or spoke, but stayed silently in the background. I starting thinking: Who is this guy? What does he want?

A fellow writer -and self-proclaimed dream expert- said the man may be someone I’ve come into contact with recently. My next question: What if this mystery man from my dream showed up in real life? Only In Her Dreams, The Oneiroi Book 1 took off from there.

3. You have an amazing way of organizing your writing time. Want to tell the readers about it?

Ha! By ‘amazing’ do you mean crazy? I find I work best when I’m faced with deadlines. So, I set attainable deadlines and goals for all my projects...then (this step is very important) I tell everyone about my deadlines. This helps keep me on track and focused because I loathe disappointing people. I also schedule my writing, editing, and blogging time each day.

4. Any advice for indie authors?

Ask questions! Seek out other writers and learn as much as you can from their experiences. I have a wonderful support group of writers, some indie and a few traditional. Something I’ve learned is that writers are more than happy to share what they’ve learned. And if they don’t know the answer, they will point you to another writer who does. In addition, as a writer you must be willing to help others as well. Share what you learn with other new writers.

5. What are your future plans as an author?

Oh, I have A LOT planned! Right now I’m writing the first book (out of 3) in my historical romance series.

A few months ago I read Wallflower by Catherine Gayle and she wrote a scene that involved a duel. The heroine wanted to take the place of her beta male counterpart. She was scared to lose him. Talk about true love!

I started thinking...what if a young girl of the ton was responsible for the death of a man because of a duel she egged on? The next logical question was...what if BOTH men died? Then I took it one step further...what if the men were brothers? Shunned No More, The Forsaken Lady Series (Book 1) progressed from there. I have a heroine that the reader should despise during the prologue but hopefully I can redeem her by the end of the book.

Oh, and of course I’m working on Only In Her Nightmares, The Oneiroi Book 2, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer for deets on this project.

Author Bio:

Christina McKnight is a book lover turned writer. From a young age, her mother encouraged her to tell her own stories. She’s been writing ever since. 

In college, Christina took many courses to help develop and enhance her writing skills. She completed a seventy-page dissertation on the need for community policing in American society. Now, she focuses on Historical Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.

Christina lives in Northern California with her husband, daughter, two boxers, two cats, and a Beta fish named Marmaduke.  If she’s not behind a computer screen or book, she’s busy leading her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. She is very active in several writing groups and a local book group.

Book Excerpt:

Chapter 8

Darius preferred to let his brothers believe his powers had indeed been stripped, gone with his banishment. That’s where his deal with the Dark One came in handy. He’d had a link to the girl for years now, bringing a dark presence to her dreams-her nightmares.

Closing his eyes he concentrated on the dark side. A thrill coursed through his body every time he traveled to this forbidden land. He would lead these people, his type of people.

His eyes opened and he stood in front of a rusted, black iron gate. It parted to allow him entrance.

He proceeded down the fog-ridden path toward the castle in the distance. It was an imposing structure covered by black tinted ivy. Everything in this place held a black tint; the streets, the building, and most of all—the people. Soon-to-be, his people.

As he approached the massive fortress, the doors glided open of their own accord. The interior was as dark and fog laden as the exterior, dim candles shown upon the rug laden floor he moved across.

“The Dark One will see you in the billiards room.”

Darius stiffened and stopped his progress, turning toward the voice behind him.

No one in sight. What the fuck?

He straightened his shoulders and continued through the foyer and down the hall leading to the billiards room. Again, doors parted and he entered.

The Dark One lounged against the far wall, cue stick in hand. He studied the freshly racked pool table. “You’re in time for a game. Grab a cue, Darius.”

“Yes, My Lord.” Darius retrieved a cue stick from the wall and turned toward the table. The Dark One leaned across it, aiming for the racked balls.

“I hear you have good news for me,” he said as his stick connected with the white ball. On impact, the colored and striped balls rolled toward the corner pockets.

Darius watched in awe. Every ball found its home in a hole, ending the game before it start. What the fuck?! he thought to himself, for the second time in less than ten minutes.

“Well?”

“Yes. My informant gave us accurate information about where the girl lives,” Darius said.

“Have you confirmed this for yourself?” The man stood straight and returned his stick to the rack on the wall. He faced Darius across the table, hands on his hips. The man was intimidating, the thing that nightmares were made of.

“Of course.” I’m not an idiot.

“Well?”

“Well…what?” Darius asked. Standing around a pool table, in such a casual setting should be relaxing, but he was on edge.

“Why isn’t Erebos mine yet?”

Good question. How to answer that without getting his ass set on fire, he wondered. “I’m working on it.”

“Work faster. I’m in need of a new home, this one’s going to shit.” The Dark One stared at Darius, no hint of a joke on his face.

“I don’t plan to drag this out longer than necessary.”

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