Please welcome Dannika to Paranormal Addicts.
She is here to tell a bit about herself and share her new release Impulse with us. We are one stop of many in her blog tour, so be sure to checkout the other great sites for more chances to win! Now sit back and enjoy our guest!!
She is here to tell a bit about herself and share her new release Impulse with us. We are one stop of many in her blog tour, so be sure to checkout the other great sites for more chances to win! Now sit back and enjoy our guest!!
Welcome Dannika, can you tell us a
little about yourself how long you've been writing?
Thanks so much for having me as a guest; it’s great
to be here! I was born in the U.S., and spent most of my early childhood
growing up overseas. My dad was Air Force, and we learned to let go, move on,
and look at each change in our lives as an adventure. I think because of that I
developed a vivid imagination. I now live in Texas, writing and putting that
imagination to good use. All kids write in school as part of assignments, but I
began writing at home at an early age. Whether it was in my diary, a notebook,
or on my electric typewriter, something was always going on in my head. But
writing is just a hobby, right? I managed to incorporate that writing into my
day job, but my passion is in writing fantasy. Even as an adult, I’m always
daydreaming.
What is your favorite genre
to read?
For a long time, I loved reading horror and
thrillers. Usually the most frightening books to me were the most plausible,
like “The Hot Zone”. Currently, I enjoy reading the genre that I write in,
which is a mix of Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and some Contemporary
Romance. I’m pretty much all over the map, as I also like humor books, straight
fiction, and fantasy. PNR and UF are the most intriguing because you get to
experience very imaginative worlds and characters that other genres can’t
always pull off.
Can you share anything your
readers would be surprised to know about you?
I can seriously juggle. I even own some juggling
balls. I’m not sure I should actually admit that, but it takes a lot of
coordination and concentration. Not to mention patience. I haven’t quite
mastered four balls, and I sure don’t think I’m ready to try my luck with
chainsaws.
What surprised you the most
about the writing/publishing process?
How much money and hard work goes into it. I had no
delusions that the writing process would be easy, but it’s not until you’re
knee-deep in it that you realize just how much work is involved. The constant
drafting, the endless editing, marketing, developing cover art, remaining
active on social-networking sites, and formatting. I will always do my own
covers, but I’ve hired out someone to do my paperback formatting. I’ve also
hired editors and proofreaders, and spent time coordinating with my betas.
Anyone who thinks you can simply write a book and hit publish will need to
research, or speak with someone who is a published author. Indie authors have a
lot more going on, because we don’t have a publisher to take away a lot of
those additional job functions that are required to put a book out there. On
top of all of that, I’m busy trying to squeeze in time to write new books.
Whew!
Do you have a favorite book
that you have written?
I do, but it hasn’t been published yet. J Of the published
books, I’d find it very difficult to choose. It’s not unlike choosing which of
your children is your favorite. I think I’m the most proud of “Impulse,”
because I didn’t think I’d be able to get through that book because of a
difficult year. The story is a lot longer than the previous two, and I decided
to just go all out and stop editing it to death. I think readers will really
get to know more about the characters in this book, and I fell deep in love
with each of them this time around. They are supernatural characters, but they
are people with a past, a heart, with sorrow and love, who struggle to better
themselves, but are imperfect and make mistakes.
Do you have a book that was
easiest to write or one that was the hardest?
“Closer” was a pinch. That novella came out of
nowhere when I was editing “Impulse,” and I’ve never worked on two books at the
same time. I managed to write that novella in a week, but I spent months
editing it and getting it ready for publication.
What three descriptive
statements have been used about your writing that made you giddy with
happiness?
Unique, original, and unpredictable. I've heard
that from quite a few people, and it’s a great feeling to know that for most
readers (maybe not all), the story and characters stand out. The last thing I’d
ever want to read is 200 reviews on my book that begin with, “Well, if you like
xxxx, then you’ll like this book.”
In Twitter fashion use 140
characters or less, sum up “Impulse” for us.
Mageri Series book 3 reveals secrets you won’t see
coming, gives depth to the characters you knew little about, introduces new
enemies, and will make your heart melt with romance and break it with tragedy.
Will we be seeing a
following book to this story?
Most definitely. Book four is currently in draft
form.
If you could pick one actor
to portray Logan Cross on the big screen who would it be and why?
I’d have to pick a good-looking single actor that I
can meet up with and discuss the character in depth over drinks, of course.
Actually, I’m not good with this. I think quite a few readers like Chris
Hemsworth for Logan Cross (among several male models). I think that if it ever
hit the big screen, I’d love to see an unknown cast. It would make it easier to
fall into the world and characters without thinking dreamily… “That’s Thor.”
Thank you so much Dannika for stopping by.
Be sure to check out her book and her website for more information on her and her other great books. Don't stop reading now. There is more great information below!!
Down in Texas, there's a woman who
drinks copious amounts of vitamin water placed precariously close to her
laptop. Yeah, I know. I've got a drinking problem. Hi, I'm Danni.
When I'm not writing
(which is all the time), I'm listening to obscure music, watching movies, reading,
discovering new ways to humiliate myself bowling, and burning up my laptop
battery on the internet. I live with a cat who thinks she is a dog, or a goat
(she eats plastic, so I'm not sure which).
Some people count sheep
when they have insomnia. Since I was little, I used to make up stories in my
head in a futile attempt to bore myself to sleep. The problem was, I'd get so
wrapped up in my "head stories" that I would continue them through
the following nights, changing it up each time to make it more exciting.
Eventually, I started writing my ideas down more and more, creating short
stories which evolved into poetry.
Lots and lots of poetry.
It's almost embarrassing that I have an entire box loaded with spiral notebooks
filled with furious, heartfelt, and blushing words. Apparently, I had a lot to
say.
Another one of my hobbies
is digital art. I designed all my book covers.
I am finally doing what I
have always wanted to: giving my characters a pulse through publishing. I write
adult urban fantasy romance, but I don't like labels. I let the story tell
itself, and color outside the lines. I am not a YA author, but I think it’s
pretty great that there are so many books available to teens in Urban Fantasy
and Paranormal. These are the future readers!
The work that goes behind
self publishing is hard work, I won't lie. On top of my regular day job: I
write, edit, format, create cover art, and market.
But it's what I love to
do, and someday, I'm going to be doing this full time.
.jpg)
Almost one year ago, a Mage
attacked Silver and changed the course of her destiny.
Immortals exist, and now she is
one of them.
Within the dark and supernatural
city of Cognito, Silver is living under the watchful eye of her Ghuardian and
dating her mortal enemy. Neither man can protect her from a dark secret, one
buried within the content of a box. As rival factions struggle to gain control,
she finds herself in the middle of a centuries –old feud that threatens to
drive a wedge between her and Logan Cross, the man who intends to seduce her.
In an explosive turn of events,
one life is saved and another is forever altered. Can Silver trust those around
her, or are they hiding a dark secret of their own?
EXCERPT
Impulse
(Mageri Series: Book 3)
(Mageri Series: Book 3)
Both hands cupped my
face and his forehead touched mine.
“I was made to protect
you, female. I’ve claimed you, whether you accept it or not, and it’s an honor
that I take very seriously. If any male lays an unwanted finger on you, I will
break it. If you hunger, I will feed you. If you’re cold, then I will warm you
with my body. If you’re taken from me, then I’ll track you. Never doubt my devotion to you.” He
gripped my head firmly. “I once gave a woman my heart, because that’s all I had
to give. But you, Silver, you’re the pulse that keeps me alive. I was a soft
man once, but no more. I don’t know if you can accept the man that I’ve become,
because all I have to offer you is my life.
Book #1 & Book #2 in the Mageri Series
Monday, November 12, 2012 -
Blog Launch:
Tuesday, November 13, 2012:
Wednesday, November 14,
2012:
Thursday, November 15, 2012:
Friday, November 16, 2012:
Saturday, November 17, 2012:
Sunday, November 18, 2012:
Monday, November 19, 2012:
Tuesday, November 20, 2012:
TBD
Wednesday, November 21, 2012:
Thursday, November 22, 2012:
Friday, November 23, 2012:
TBD
Saturday, November 24, 2012:
Sunday, November 25, 2012:
TBD
Monday, November 26, 2012:
Tuesday, November 27, 2012:
Wednesday, November 28,
2012:
Thursday, November 29, 2012:
Friday, November 30, 2012:
Saturday, December 1, 2012:
Sunday, December 2, 2012:
Monday, December 3, 2012:
Tuesday, December 4, 2012:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012:
Thursday, December 6, 2012:
Friday, December 7, 2012:
Saturday, December 8, 2012:
Sunday, December 9, 2012:
Monday, December 10, 2012:
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - Blog
Tour Closing -
DANNIKA WILL BE GIVING AWAY THE FOLLOWING TO THE LUCKY WINNER!
PRIZE PACKAGE SHOWN ABOVE:
1 Box Set of The Mageri Series (Sterling, Twist, & Impulse)
Book Cover Cards (4x7) (Sterling & Twist)
1 Set of Key chains (double sided)
1 Car Charm (double sided)
1 Surprise Gift from Justus himself.
Be sure to visit the other blogs tour stops. The more you participate the higher chance you have of winning this awesome prize package.
Great interview and very nice blog, like it!! ;) :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for doing this tour! :)
Brilliant interview x
ReplyDeleteVery exciting interview! Thank you Chelsea for hosting, Viv for coordinating, and Dannika for the cool insight into your lovely day dreamy head <3
ReplyDeletegreat interview.. thank you for sharing ^_^
ReplyDeleteGreat interview. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! It looks like a good series.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for joining us :) And Toni did all the pretty stuff! She does all the stuff for the authors because she's like amazing! I suck at it, while she is flawless hehe! But we are so happy to have Dannika with us :) Read the interview, loved it :) I remember talking to her last time she was here about her GORGEOUS covers! I'm like yes please do one for me LOL! or teach me *grins* Good luck to you guys on winning all three! :D
ReplyDelete