Please welcome today's guest author Danielle D. Smith. Danielle is the author of Psyche's Gate
EJ: When did you begin writing?
Danielle: I originally began writing as a very young tween, around 11 years old, and was very enthusiastic about epic fantasy stories early on. My poetry and short fiction was published in student journals and newspapers when I was a teenager. I eventually let writing fall by the wayside in order to focus on fine art and painted almost exclusively for about a decade. Then, about two years ago, my husband went into law school and I began to write again in order to decompress from all the stress of paying the bills. The result was Psyche's Gate, my first novel, and since its publication I have never looked back. My second book, Black Dog and Rebel Rose, is hitting the market just in time for Halloween. Very exciting!
EJ: What brought you to the paranormal genre?
Danielle: I have always loved dark mythology, whether that be vampires, werewolves, ghosts, or something more celestial. Angels became the obvious choice for me early on: I was raised by a mother who believes firmly in celestial guardians and guides, and somewhere along the road, the concept stuck. My angels are warriors: strong, sexy, sometimes tormented, always fascinating. My demons closely follow suit.
EJ: If you could be any paranormal or have any one supernatural talent, what would it be? Why?
Danielle: I would love to have the ability to drink without getting drunk. Lol! Okay, having wings would be totally cool, too. ;) Being able to take to the skies and fly without limits, to soar up and touch the very stars, would be a wonderful gift.
EJ: Tell us why readers will enjoy your new release.
Danielle: Black Dog and Rebel Rose
Psyche's Gate
EJ: If your book(s) were being made into a movie, who would you cast for the leading roles? Why?
Danielle: Black Dog and Rebel Rose
Psyche's Gate
Alexius was actually based strongly on my husband, Aaron, who is a very talented actor in his own right, so I would ultimately love to see him cast as the "unknown" who made his big break playing the character that was based so perfectly on him. A second choice would probably be Hugh Jackman, with his sculpted figure and intense onscreen presence.
Black Dog and Rebel Rose by Danielle D. Smith.
Skriker.
A meltingly sexy hunter with rock star style. An insatiable seducer and lover of women. Son of a human lady of the night and a True Native of Hell, he is a killer of the evils that dwell in darkness. Fifty miles of bad road will lead him and his rumbling Harley to an abandoned town and the vampyre hunt of his dreams. It is in the rot and the ruin that Skriker will discover his destiny.
Rose.
A fierce and beautiful huntress haunted by a tragic past. The most amazing woman that Skriker has ever met. A sizzling tryst will lead him to discover that Rose is his soul mate, the girl who will make him abandon his lustful ways and make him hunger for her alone. But Skriker's new beloved harbors an ironic secret. A secret that may lead to a half-demon's gruesome undoing...
Thank you Danielle for joining us here today at From the Shadows!
To learn more about Danielle D. Smith and her books, please visit her website.
** Psyche's Gate Swag Giveaway **
To enter, please leave a comment with your email address. You do not have to be a follower to enter (though I always appreciate a follow!). One winner will receive an autographed Psyche's Gate bookmark. This giveaway is International! Giveaway ends October 1, 2010 midnight EST.
Great Interview! I would love to enter the contest. Thank you
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Awesome! I would love to be entered :)
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Love the interview, Dani! Just curious, is there a role Hugh Jackman wouldn't look good in? (sweet sigh). LOL
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ooh this is lovely;)
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I would love to read these, you had me at a steamy horror romp.
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Hi Dani -
ReplyDeleteVery nice interview. Your books sound great!
Lea Ellen {night owl in IL}
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Hi Danielle
ReplyDeleteJust love the cover....In all this time, I kept meaning to look at it...Stormy and I are sitting here loving it. I cannot wait to read...
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oops enter us in the contest!!!!
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Great interview, though I'm drifting to a dreamworld of a 70's pornos mix with a Vampiric Mad Max situation. Sounds groovilicious!
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Fredamans:
ReplyDeleteYou got it!!! I am soooo a Mad Max chick!
--Dani Smith
Oh man, this sounds good. I Want.
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I should mention that Black Dog and Rebel Rose will be out in PAPERBACK on September 30th!!!
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Just want to say. This author is gonna be big! I love the premise of her books
ReplyDeleteAmazing giveaway! I so do love Halloween!
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Awesome giveaway! I heard good things of this author!!
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Great interview, very interesting. No giveaway needed. I just wanted to say "hi" :)
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Thank you!
Awesome interview! Dani, your books sound so fascinating and I can't wait to get started on Psyche's Gate! You're an amazing artist as well and your book covers are fabulous. Wishing you big, big success!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the interview and would love to be entered in the giveaway as I collect bookmarks.
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I like the sound of that. :D And the interview was cool. ^_^
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George here - I have the book (so don't enter me in the contest) just wanted to comment and say I always pictured Kiefer Sutherland in the role as well - you know, in his younger days...
ReplyDeleteI guess great minds think alike! Wishing you ever the success you richly deserve!
FYI: a great review was just posted at Coffee Time Romance for Black Dog and Rebel Rose! Check it out! :)
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Thanks to everyone for all your support!!! I love you all!!
Hi Danielle - Great interview!
ReplyDeleteYou don't need to enter me and take a chance away from your excited readers, I just wanted to say hi and show my support :-)
Best wishes!
Hi EJ and Dani
ReplyDeleteI don't know what a bookmark really is, but it would be nice to win it :)
Thanks!
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I am a follower please include me
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squee! would love to win this - please enter me!
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i am a new follower
I think Natalie Portman would be a good choice to play Psyche too. Her over Keria Knightly if you want to focus on the romantic side of Psyche.
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please enter me in the contest.
Sounds like a good book
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I would love to be entered!
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