S.A Dark Passion Rising is a paranormal romance/ urban fantasy set in Las Vegas. Here is a quick blurb:
Tambra Ellis has just had her world turned upside down! Surviving a bite from a Lycan, attracted to one hot vampire guy and now she has to look forward to turning into something from some bad werewolf movie.
Marcus Valerian has enough on his plate without the added complication of Tambra Ellis. Fiery and independent? Sure. Beautiful with a body made for sin? Oh Yeh. And a human cop. Tambra is everything he needs to stay away from.
As leader of the Tribunal’s enforcers it’s up to him to find out why the Dark Breeds are going feral and killing humans in ever increasing numbers. Tambra’s life is in the balance as the secrets of her past place her in the middle of old deceits and a betrayal that will change the world forever.
Will Marcus and Tambra’s love survive or will it be too late.
M.F. Sounds great! So what are you working on at the moment? Have you got any new projects in the pipeline?
S.A. I am putting on the finishing touches to a novella called Beloved Wizard and will soon be submitting it. It’s about King Arthur’s return with all of his round table. The first book is about Merlin reincarnated as Drake and sets the stage for future books.
I also am working on the second Dark Breed novel and hope to have it to my publisher in about a month. It’s called Passions Flight.
M.F. Is writing something you’ve recently got into, or have you been writing for ages?
S.A I have been writing for many years, but thanks to eBooks and epublishers I have finally gotten my foot in the door and can say I’m published.
M.F. What do you make of the changes in the industry, with so many more people going ‘indie’?
S.A. I love the changes it opens up so much for a new author and I love that there is now the opportunity available to publish your own work. This is an exciting time in the publishing industry and I can’t wait to see how this all shakes out in the end.
M.F. Who is your greatest influence when it comes to your writing?
S.A. Wow I want to say I’ve been influenced by everyone I read, but if I had to narrow it down it would be Sherrilyn Kenyon, J. R. Ward , Erin Quinn (whom I had the pleasure of meeting and found her to be an absolute delight.)All three struck a chord with me because of their unique blend of characterization, layering of the plot and description.
M.F. Stephen King says when he writes, it is for his wife Tabitha. When you write, is there anyone you are writing for?
S.A. I write for the readers out there who love good stories as much as I do.
M.F. Good answer! What sort of books do you read yourself?
S.A. I love Paranormal Romance, Paranormal Historical Romance, Urban Fantasy and Steampunk.
M.F. I'm still at a bit of a loss about what Steampunk actually is! If anyone can give me a brief run down, it would be appreciated! Lol. Now for some more abstract questions: If you could be any character in fiction, who would you be?
S.A. Maggie the cat from Tennessee Williams Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. I find her a compelling blend of strength and desperation.
M.F. If aliens landed in front of you and offered you anything you wanted, what would it be?
S.A. More time to write. Perhaps they could give me a clone? Humm...scary thought having more than one of me in the world.
M.F. I hear you there! I think all writers want more time to write. Tell us something quirky/interesting that people probably don’t know about you.
S.A. I read Tarot cards and give regular readings to friends. I learned them as a small child from my great grandmother.
M.F. Oooh! I love stuff like that. Maybe virtual readings are possible??? Thanks so much for stopping by Shannan. It's beeen great learning a bit more about you and your books.
S.A. Thanks for this opportunity!
***COMPETITION TIME***
Author Bio
Lynnet Shannan using the pen name Shannan Albright writes Paranormal Romance primarily. She got serious about writing as a business in 2008 when she became a member of Romance Writers of America. She uses oil painting as a way to work through her books and relaxes with a good book. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband, step-daughter, two cats and two dogs.
Her novel, Dark Passion Rising is available to buy from Amazon.
I would love to have a chance to read this.
ReplyDeletekaiodan@gmail.com
Great interview! I also feel the story is what's the most important thing. Paranormal romance is becoming big. One need only to look at writers like Zoe winters to see that is true. I wish Shannan huge success!
ReplyDeleteBlaze