First of all I have a cover reveal for Danielle's new book titled
Waves of Love (scroll down past the interview to check out its cover)
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but I’ve spent most of my adult life in New Jersey, where I
currently reside.
When and why did you begin writing?
I fell in love with writing literally as I learned to write. I remember the day I learned about
brainstorming in first grade. I went to a birthday party later that day and lost a game of Hot
Potato because my mind was preoccupied with the idea of brainstorming. I envisioned a topic
with a brain spitting out all sorts of words related to it. It was an actual storm of ideas. How
cool! Right then and there I was hooked. In the sixth grade we were required to write one
creative writing every month. My teacher would often read my stories out loud to the class,
and my classmates enjoyed them. I knew then whatever my future held; writing would be a
part of it.
What books have most influenced your life most?
I think in some way all the books I’ve read have influenced me. For example, the Thoughtless
series by S.C. Stephens convinced me to let one of my characters, (Tyler from the Heart
Waves series) have much more influence over his role than I originally planned. Stolen by Lucy
Christopher convinced me that Carly’s story from To My Hero: A Blog of Our Journey Together,
should be told in second person point of view. They’ve all helped me decide to add something
or take something away from my own books.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
That’s so difficult. I think the authors of all the books I’ve read have had a part in that, but there are
too many to name. But Harvey Flaxman, my college advisor is probably the only person that taught
me about writing. The biggest thing he taught me was character depth through the use of a character
history, which probably played the biggest part in the character of Ryan from To My Hero.
What book are you reading now?
Mind Static by Jen Naumann. I was lucky enough to get an ARC of one of her other books, Cheating
Death and really enjoyed it.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
There are many of them. I think many of the indie authors are worth looking at. One thing has become
clear, readers want to hear voices other than the few the traditional publishers think are worthy. I love
plenty of traditionally published authors, too, I just think many of the indies have something to prove
and they have a raw and emotional voice that should be heard.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
There are so many that I enjoy, John Saul, Nicholas Sparks, Jennifer Echols, JK Rowling, and Stephanie
Meyers. What I like about them is their ability to tell stories that touch the reader, and make you part of
the book.
What was the hardest part of writing your book?
Since I just finished writing Waves of Love, the final book of the Heart Waves Series, I’ll base this
question on that book. Saying goodbye was the hardest part. I’ve actually had these characters running
around in my head for over a decade before I ever attempted to get them on paper.
Have you been an avid reader your entire life? (since you could read)
YES!! yes and yes. I always loved reading.
Ok now some fun questions:
What is your favorite sport to watch and or play?
Baseball/Softball
Favorite TV Show?
I’d have to say my favorite comedy is Big Bang Theory. My favorite Drama is Twisted. And my favorite
show to watch is reruns of Friends!
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla. I try to put a lot of emotion into my books, so I need something to be plain and simple.
Puppy's or Kittens?
They are both so adorable. I love babies of every kind, but definitely am biased towards puppies.
Beach or Mountains?
Beach for sure!
If you could be a color, what color would you be?
Red. It’s bold, powerful and passionate. You know it’s there, even if you sometimes want to turn away
from it.
Favorite Dessert?
Berry foster.
If you could be a book character, what character would you be?
My husband says I’m most like Dracula. I try to avoid sunlight. I’m definitely a night person, as I suffer
from insomnia and often find myself awake and writing at night and my great grandmother was born
outside of Transylvania.
Once again thank you so much for having me. I had a blast!
So here is the cover reveal for Waves Of Love (Heart Waves #3):
Jenna knew Reece would break her heart, when he did Tyler stepped in to pick up the pieces.
As she’s ready to take the next step with Tyler, Jenna finds herself face to face with Reece. Lies and secrets are discovered from the two boys she trusted the most. And now it’s more than just her heart on the line, it’s her life as well.
Torn between two amazing guys Jenna’s certain of only one thing, this is the most important decision of her life. One almost destroyed her. The other brought her back to life. The time has come to choose. Can Jenna move forward with Tyler or will she be stuck in the past with Reece?
Heart Waves
Jenna Kingsley has a gift. She knows things. With a simple touch she can pick up personal information from jewelry or objects. While at a neighbor's party, a voice mesmerizes her. Jenna is momentarily frozen as a ring is placed in her hand. White electricity surges through her and a dire prediction is made. "It's like Romeo and Juliet. You're going to break my heart." From the moment they meet, Jenna is enchanted and entranced with Reece Walton. She's thrilled to learn he's spending the summer two houses away from hers. Every moment they spend together is magical. But she can't get the prediction out of her mind. As the summer draws to a close and secrets are revealed, can Jenna get past the fear of being left with a broken heart to live in the moment with Reece or will her fear of being hurt fulfill the prophecy?
Breaking Waves (Heart Waves 2)
From the moment they met, Jenna knew Reece would break her heart, but she never dreamed it would happen like this. Jenna is left shattered and broken. When life becomes too painful to deal with and she feels completely alone, there’s only one person to help her pick up the pieces and move on. The one person she doesn’t want to turn to. The one person she promised to stay away from. Tyler.
Can Jenna put aside everything she knows about him and let Tyler help heal her broken heart?
Giveaway
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