AAD Meet and Greet: Author Jae Lynne Davies Interview + Giveaway

Happy Friday everyone! For Todays AAD Meet and Greet, we have a sweet <3 I got the chance to meet last year at AAd. Please help me give a warm welcome to Jae Lynne Davies. On twitter for those of you who would like to chat with her, look for @JaeLynneDavies

Jae Lynne Davies

Jae Lynne Davies has been an avid fan of the paranormal since childhood, when her imagination began to take form in written word. Shortly after the birth of her second child, she began writing stories based on her ideas, and before she knew it, she’d created a world where the passion is hot, relationships are forbidden, and the constant struggle of power leaves readers feeling for the villain today, and the hero tomorrow. When not playing in her fantasy world, Jae Lynne is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and now resides in Southern New Jersey, is a wife to a wonderful and supportive husband, and a mother to two young children

About you:

JJBC - Do you have any hobbies?
JLD - Besides reading and writing, I love to cook!
You’ll often find me in the kitchen on weekends
whipping up a new recipe.

JJBC - What do you like to read?

JLD - I love reading paranormal romance.
I will pick up almost ANYTHING with vampires.
It can’t be helped. I also love to read mythology.
I find it fascinating.

JJBC - Can you tell us some of your favorite 
books you've read?

JLD - “Beloved Vampire” by Joey W. Hill is one of
my favorites. I can read it over and over again.
I could read most of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark-Hunter
series and Larissa Ione’s Demonica series until the
pages are worn.

JJBC - Who are some of your favorite authors?

JLD - Sherrilyn Kenyon, Joey W. Hill, Larissa Ione
and Sharon Page are among my favorites.

JJBC - If you can meet any author in person dead 
or alive, who would it be and why him/her?

JLD - Oh, this one is tough. I’d say either Bram Stoker
because I love vampires and would love to hear the
history of his legendary tale from his own mouth, or Homer
(The Iliad and the Odyssey) simply because I’d love to
know what ancient Greece was like, and what inspired
his tales.

AAD:

JJBC - What part of AAD are you most looking 
forward to?

JLD - Meeting new readers and authors, seeing friends
I don’t have the pleasure of being around on a regular
basis, and exploring genres that are currently unfamiliar
territory. I also look forward to learning new techniques
that might strengthen the writing craft.

JJBC - What do you hope to walk away with
from AAD?

JLD - New readers—I love to hear what readers want
to read! I hope to walk away with a wonderful
experience that I can’t wait to revisit in 2012.

JJBC - Have you ever been to AAD before? 
If so what was your favorite part?

JLD - Yes! My favorite part was the laid back atmosphere.
AAD was my first convention experience and I was
amazed by the intermingling of authors and readers.
You will walk away from this convention with new friends,
new books and a new author you can’t wait to check out!
I met an author last year who was so pleasant to talk to;
I had to have her book before the end of the convention.

JJBC - Are you on any panels? if so can you tell us
which ones to look for you on?

JLD - Yes. Let me begin by saying that we have an amazing
lineup of panels this year. I can’t wait to attend some of them!
I have the pleasure of participating in three panels this year: 

“When the ending isn’t HEA”

“Myths and Magic”

“Behind the Scenes of the Average Author

Your Writing:

JJBC - How did you first get into writing?

Has it always been your dream?

JLD -  It all began when I was young. I had a love for
English class and would spend time writing screenplays
for fun. I thought nothing of pursuing a professional writing
career. A few years ago, my beloved Grandfather passed
away. I was heartbroken by the sudden loss. My mother
assumed I’d write a eulogy to honor him at the funeral service.
When I refused due to the emotional difficulty, we argued
and she ended with, “You have always been the writer.”

Those words played through my mind over and over
again during the days leading up to the funeral. When
I finally finished and delivered the eulogy, guests sought
me out afterward to compliment me on my “way withwords”.
It was that moment when I looked to my husband and said,
“I think I want to be a writer.” The rest, as they say, is history.

JJBC - What genre do you write?

JLD -  I write Paranormal and Urban Fantasy.
Eventually, I’d like to try other genres.

JJBC - Do you have any must haves when you

sit down to write?

JLD -  I have playlists that I call “soundtracks”
that must be playing in the background. Music really
inspires me to write some pretty powerful scenes.

JJBC - Can you tell us how a typical writing 
day for you is?

JLD -  Well, I am a wife, a mother, and I work fulltime.
After a typical work day, dinner and putting my two
young children to bed, I finally begin to write at about
8pm, unless I’m on a deadline, and will stop around
1am. It all depends on deadlines and the difficulty of
what I’m writing at the time.

JJBC - What is one thing you think sets you 
apart from other authors?

JLD -  I found this out the hard way. I like to bend the
rules a bit when writing. If I don’t feel the characters
are ready for a traditional “happily ever after” ending,
I won’t give them one right away if I feel the story might
be rushed. I do have stories that end with an HEA in
the first book, but I tend to love the ones that are more
of a journey that will end even more powerfully because
of what the characters endured together.

Your Books:

JJBC - Can you share with us anything you 
are currently working on?

JLD -  I’m working on a few things right now. First, is the
short story I’m working on for Tease Publishing’s
amazing Pantheon anthology that I’ve titled, “The Contract”.
It features the Roman goddess, Diana. I’m also working
on the sequel to “Mythic”, titled “Blood Moon”

which is Dante’s story.

The third book in the Mythic series, tentatively titled
“Ashes of Reckoning” will be a pivotal story as we’ll
meet characters who will be featured in a
spinoff series of fallen angels.

 

JJBC - Can you share with us your first
book ever published?

JLD - “Mythic” is my first release and to say
I’m excited would be a drastic understatement.

Mythic

Centuries after the death of her family, human/vampire hybrid, Gianna Marino is determined to shed the blood of the vampire responsible.

 Disguising herself as a human wanting to be turned, she infiltrates the enemy’s coven with the hope of bending him to her will and destroying him from the inside.

 But when a handsome stranger enters the scene and is lured into their seductive game that results in a heated love triangle, she discovers a secret that blurs the lines between good and evil, forever changing the course of her existence, and destiny will soon determine on which side she’ll stand.

 Excerpt:

 On the wet, dimly lit streets of London, a pounding against puddle and pavement was a cause for concern. Nicholas Sutton ran faster than his once human feet could carry him. The roads were dark, but his ability to see never faltered, and his destination wasn’t yet decided. Wherever it was, he needed to get there—fast. Bright headlights gained speed while he heard the voices behind him, belonging to both men and women, filled with sinister laughter, as if their chase were a game instead of an assassination attempt.



Assassination may have been an overdramatically drawn conclusion, but he knew that those who followed in the vehicles behind him were indeed, not human. Only one, high-ranking individual could order such lowly creatures to do his bidding. And from the appearance of things, he’d received the message that Nicholas had arrived, and intended to prevent him from making contact.

The scent of smoldering rubber grew near. He snapped his head in its direction, hoping to remain out of sight. The minions were close, close to being rid of him—the one person who stood between their leader and the desire for vengeance. Or so Nicholas thought.


In an instant, the rain stopped—and started again.


Goddammit.


He despised this city. It was far too dreary for his liking. He appreciated a town with spirit and this one dampened his.


With the wind at his back, Nicholas detoured through an alley far narrower than the vehicles that gave chase, and climbed the brick buildings. He leaped from the ground to the side of the brick wall, on to the roof with little effort. As he jumped from one structure to another, he caught a glimpse with his peripheral vision, of something moving fiercely though the darkness, striking at will. He could only see a reflection of light that appeared to move along with him, rather than toward him. Although tempted to investigate the phenomenon, he paid it no further mind. He had bigger problems.


While he understood the fascination with this metropolis and the haven London became for those like him, the constant cover of fog and rain was enough for even a vampire to develop suicidal tendencies. He wanted to impale himself on the nearest stake. Aside from the antiquity blended with modernization, there was nothing he liked about London that convinced him to stay. Nothing.

He thought repeatedly about his quest and practically forced himself to make the journey. If not for the situation at hand, he would’ve remained in his more familiar habitat. His life, while predictable and monotonous, was what he preferred. No surprises, no expectations. Just comfort, plain and simple.'

Looking over his shoulder, however, wasn’t how he wanted to spend his future. He spent too much of his past waiting to be discovered, hunted and wondering which moment would be his last. But no longer. One way or another, the high-ranking individual Nicholas was so desperate to meet, would listen to reason. Even if he had to be forced.


Nicholas ceased jumping and remained perched on the edge of a building, listening in on the ground below. When he detected nothing but a few human heartbeats, he figured his stalkers had ended their pursuit. He jumped to safety and hurried along.


He found keeping pace with the humans around him, an annoyance. He didn’t wish to draw attention but just this once, couldn’t they move a little faster? He feared for them, a faint attachment to a past life. His concern wasn’t relative to the danger that could turn a corner at ninety miles per hour, but because he was what they truly feared. And they were completely unaware of the existence of his kind.


The rain began to pummel the asphalt, misting the perfection of his eyesight. Damn. The visual interference was a pestering reminder that while vampires were immortal, there were things that disrupted their lives, simple things such as weather. Although precipitation wouldn’t cause them harm, it either shielded them or caused one hell of a delay.


He detected something other than the vehicles on his path. A powerful entity teased his senses, tracking him. He felt it, heard it. The presence wasn’t the sports cars full of the approaching carnivores. He was already aware of them. He placed the sound of metal clashing against metal, flesh on flesh and a wielded weapon, a sword—maybe.


Ugh!


He despised the few times when he was slow to identify anything in his path, the result of a distraction. His only comfort was he wasn’t the target. That he knew. He overheard a struggle, followed by silence and then once again striking, sharp metal. Only this struggle was not among humans.


Humans were betrayed by their fear, their screams. The way their hearts raced with increased adrenaline gave them away, making them such simple prey. To taste them during their rush was enough to drive even the most regimented of his kind over the edge. But the presence he sensed tracking him in the night, possessed a charismatic strength. One he couldn’t place, its source a mystery.

Imagine being in London a few hours and attracting such an audience. It was one hell of a welcoming committee. He laughed at the thought when he was spotted. Once again the same lights appeared, gaining speed. Increasing his own pace, he made a sharp right turn. Since the streets were dark and misty, combined with his celerity, he was sure they didn’t see his maneuvering. Yes, he was proud of himself and the gift of unnatural speed. He owned it.


Without warning, swift darkness startled him. Nicholas had little time to react. He was cornered by the loud screech of a black Maserati, headlights off. The lightless vehicle spun to face the opposite direction from where it came, missing Nicholas’s legs by mere inches. He was caught. Game over. Its revving engine faded to a soft purr as the tinted passenger side window lowered and a woman’s voice commanded, “Get in.”

JJBC - What has been your favorite book you
have written so far? why is this one your favorite?

JLD - I feel like everything I write at the time is my favorite.
I am having so much fun writing “The Contract”
right now. I never thought I’d have so much fun with a
constricted word count. But Mythic will always hold
a special place in my heart. The characters are complex.
You might even find yourself in love with the villain.
Because of the twists and challenges for my characters,
they take us on a rollercoaster ride you won’t want to end.

JJBC - Is there anything else you would like to
share with us today?

JLD - It’s been a pleasure being here today.
Thanks for having me. I look forward to seeing everyone
at AAD, please stop by and say hello.
I will have lots of goodies to give away.

To learn more information about my current
and future projects, please visit my
website: www.jaelynnedavies.com

Extras:

JJBC - Where can readers find you?

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Jae-Lynne-Davies/100001587731488
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JaeLynneDavies
Blog: http://jaelynnedavies.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.jaelynnedavies.com/

JJBC - Do you have a link to your book list?

JLD - There is a book section on my website http://www.jaelynnedavies.com
There you’ll find everything I’ve written and what
am working on.

JJBC - Do you have a newsletter?

JLD - I have my current web developer
(my darling husband) working on one as we
speak! Stay tuned!

JJBC - Would you like to stop by and chat with readers today?

JLD - Of course, I’d love to!

*~*Giveaway*~*

I’ll do TWO giveaways because I’ve had such a great time with the interview First, I’ll give away a .pdf version of MYTHIC to a commenter. Second, (since we’re talking about AAD), I’ll give away a promo pack of all of the products I will be giving away at AAD (t-shirt, bookmarks, magnets, coffee mug, post cards…etc.)

And she is opening it up

*~*  WORLD WIDE  *~*

Jae Lynne is stopping by to chat with you all today!

So say hi and follow these rules 

to enter the giveaway!

**RULES**
- Must ask Jae Lynne a question OR leave a comment .

- Must leave a valid e-mail (please do not add your complete e-mail. we do not want it picked up by spammers. for Exp: leave DOT instead of . , or AT instead of @ )


**Giveaway ends Mon night ( 2-14 ) at Midnight, and Jae Lynne will announce the winners (here in the comments section) on the 15th (release day). The winner of the book will just need to provide a valid email address and the winner of the promo pack will need to send me their snail mail address to jaelynnedaviesATgmailDOTcom

Good Luck!