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Today's Blog Tour Stops

Interview with Melanie Vautour-http://melaniesrandomthoughts-melanie.blogspot.com/2011/07/interview-with-author-denise-verrico.html

Guest blog at  Urban Fantasy Writers: http://urbanfantasywriters.com/index.php/world-building-by-denise-verrico/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UrbanFantasyWriters+%28Urban+Fantasy+Writers%29&utm_content=FaceBook

Martin Sharlow on Writing a Series

I've been asked before what inspired me to write a series. I'm not quite sure exactly how that happens, except that every time I seem to finish a book, I find the story isn't quite finished yet. I mean the story itself is done, but it just seems like the story could keep going on. So I find it hard not to write a sequel to almost anything I write. As it is, so far I've written three series in my career, and I find it very difficult not to. So basically when I do write something that's not a sequel, I'm actually having to hold myself back from making a sequel to everything I write. Sounds goofy but that's the truth.
Writing series however, can be very difficult. Even though there always seems to be more to add, sometimes it's not quite enough to actually fill another book. So then I'm forced to add more to the story, which almost always creates new questions and thus another sequel to that. It's kind of a catch 22. I think the other problem with sequels, especially if you take breaks between books, is keeping the voice of the characters accurate. I like to take breaks from writing the same series, so I jump from series to series, but when I go back to another series, sometimes I can't get the voices of the series I'm returning to back in my head. Usually, if they don't come back, then my best bet is to just go back and reread the prior book. That usually gets the characters voice back so that I can write about. In the end though, I think writing is more about creating, at least for me. I mean there's a great feeling to be able to share your stories with people, and even better when they like them.

Still, I'd have to say, I'm Creator, and there's just no better feeling when writing than creating something inspiring or just plain cool. The characters themselves seem to spring to life all on their own. I'm not sure I created any of them. It was more like they were just waiting to jump to life inside the stories I was creating. Well, I hope that gives you quick look at my writing style. I know sometimes I'm surprised by what I write here as well. I want to thank you for being here on your blog today, and being able to share with your readers.


Blurb from Shades of Blood:

Melissa, Michael and Debbie's evening of celebration and victory ends with a chilling realization: something out there is still taking people off of the quiet streets of Hazel Dell.

While searching for answers, Melissa's other friend, Sarah, is dragged into the mess with them. and soon Melissa must divide her time between solving the mystery of the disappearances, figuring out what it means to have a vampire boyfriend, and finding a way to protect both of her friends from the new and unknown dangers of Portland's nightlife. But even if Melissa can muster the strength and resolve to try, can she really protect the people she cares about from vampires and the monsters that still lurk in Hazel Dell Park, when even Michael is keeping dangerous secrets from her?

What do Melissa's dreams mean? Who are the robed men that slink through the shadows of Hazel Dell? And just what isn't Michael telling her about vampire blood?

Melissa must discover the answers to all of these questions herself, or even her vampire protector might not be able to save her and her friends from the dangers that stalk through the shadows of Hazel Dell.

Shades of Blood is book two of Shades of Twilight.

My Latest Blog Tour Stops

Today, I'm at Paranormal Haven, giving away a My Fearful Symmetry t-shirt! Stop by and leave a comment.  Yesterday, I blogged about the British series, Being Human at Amy Mah's Blog.

My Fearful Symmetry only $3.99 on Kindle

Winner of ebook of Pandora's Box by Katie Salidas

Congratulations to Queenie Leenie, who won the ebook copy of Pandora's Box by Katie Salidas!  Katie will be contacting you by email soon!

Review of Pandora's Box by Katie Salidas

Katie is offering a free e-copy to one lucky commenter!  To enter leave a comment after the review post, telling her what is that draws you to vampire stories.  Enter before 8AM EDT 7/13/11, and I will draw the winner and post the name on 7/13/11 at 7PM EDT.  Please be sure to leave an email where I may contact you. Also, if you comment at all the posts on Katie's tour, you have a chance to win a signed copy of Pandora's Box.  Go to Katie's website for details on how to enter.  You'll find the link posted below the review.

 Katie Salidas’ Immortalis series continues with the third installment, Pandora’s Box.  Drawing on Greek Mythology for the origin for her vampires, Salidas presents an interesting spin on the Pandora myth.  Heroine Alyssa and mortal friend, Fallon, discover a strange box left at the Las Vegas home of the Peregrinus Clan of vampires.  The box is opened, and an ancient evil is loosed upon the world.  When this malevolent force fells one of their own, the clan sets off in pursuit of knowledge that will help them to both avenge the murder and return the entity, Aniketos, back to his prison in the box.  The quest takes them to Boston, where they must seek the aid of the alpha of a local pack of werewolves.  While vampires and werewolves may not be mortal enemies there is still considerable conflict between the two camps that complicates the clan’s mission.

With each successive book, Salidas takes us deeper into the fascinating mythos of her vampires.  It was a pleasant surprise to find werewolves and vampires cooperating to some extent, instead of the clichéd view of them being portrayed as enemies.  The departure from the Vegas backdrop of the first two novels was also unexpected, and Salidas peppers the book with some neat references to Boston landmarks and customs. I especially enjoyed the portrayal of the partying Boston vampires.  As always,

Salidas’ narrative moves at a sprightly pace and offers a mix of humor, drama and romance.  However, Salidas isn’t afraid to tap into a vein of horror and gore to remind us that vampires and werewolves are potentially dangerous creatures.  Her heroine, Alyssa, continues to mature and grow as a character and finds herself up against the most difficult challenge she’s encountered thus far. The story’s heartrending conclusion leaves us with a cliffhanger that will have readers anxiously awaiting book four.   

You can find out more about Katie Salidas and her books at these links:
 Facebook Fan Page
Katie's Website
Twitter
Book Trailers

Purchase Pandora's Box: 
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Blog Blitz Prize Winners

Congratulations to all of the winners!  Thanks for participating in this event.  Please contact me at deniseverrico@yahoo.com with your mailing addresses so I can ship your prizes.

Phylllis Seibert wins the Grand Prize consisting of:
1 MFS t-shirt
1 signed MFS poster
1 ebook of Twilight of the Gods
1 I love NY vampires ky chain.

M.A. D. wins the ebook of Twilight of the Gods
Julie S. wins a MFS t-shirt
Leisa wins the signed poster
Julie (note that there are two different Julies) wins the mousepad (either MFS or Immortyl Revolution your choice)
Kim Kazusky Smith wins a I love NY Vampires Key chain

My Fearful Symmetry Signed Copy Winner!

Congratulations to Anne!  She is the winner of the signed copy of My Fearful Symmetry!  Readers, you can still comment here and then go to the Facebook Book Blitz Event to be entered for the other prizes.

 

Blog Blitz Day!

Today is the big day!  Scroll down to the blog blitz post for details! Facebook Event Page.  Don't forget to leave a comment here as well to enter for prizes!

Melanie's Book Addiction: REVIEW : My Fearful Symmetry by Denise Verrico

Melanie's Book Addiction: REVIEW : My Fearful Symmetry by Denise Verrico: "Title : My Fearful Symmetry (Book Three of the Immortyl Revolution) Author : Denise Verrico Published June 8th 2011 Only the most gif..."

July 5th Book Blitz day for My Fearful Symmetry

July 5th, I will be featured on several blogs to celebrate the launch of My Fearful Symmetry. 

Please follow these links for more info. 

Facebook Event Page
Mystical Events Page with details

There will be prize drawings for commenters at the blogs.  Remember to post a comment here as well, to enter to win a signed copy of My Fearful Symmetry! 

 

 
 
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