Cover Model: Sheena Hutchinson
Description:
For as long as she can remember, Seraphina Cross has experienced these visions that made her feel like there was more to life. It wasn’t until one moment, one accident that her life changed forever. She awakens the next day a new person in more ways than one. With no recollection of past night’s events, she’s forced to adapt to certain sensations she is experiencing all while trying to piece together what exactly happened to her that fateful night.
Her strange, hectic life doesn’t seem to make sense until she meets a handsome stranger. Only then does the puzzle finally piece itself together. What she doesn’t expect is the new powers she has developed attracting all kinds of unwanted attention.
Thrown into a world she never truly believed existed she is forced to come to grips with who she is becoming while staying out of trouble long enough to figure out what needs to be done to fulfill her destiny.
GUEST POST
The Challenge of Writing a Paranormal Romance
The main challenge with writing a Paranormal Romance is trying not to be so cliché. I hate cliché plots, I want to keep people guessing. If that means killing someone off, cliffhangers, or avoiding that happy little ending, maybe that’s what needs to be done. I love a little air of mystery, what’s going on? What will happen next?
I didn’t want cliché characters either, that typical 17-year-old virgin! That’s why I made Seraphina the way she is, 25 years old, somewhat lost in life, craving more, and has had her share of boyfriends, yet still looking for that special one. She’s relatable—real. I love that she’s relatable to pretty much all ages as well. I created her so that her age didn’t matter, maybe she’s in work instead of school, but she’s still got that one wacky friend and she still feels like she doesn’t quite belong. I even know married women going through mid life crisis’s that feel as if their life has no meaning, I feel like Sera can appeal to them as well.
Cliché love scenes… nah, not for me! I love a little twist, Does love really conquer all? I guess only time will tell, but even if it does—don’t expect it to be easy. I also have to admit I have a little bit of a dark side. Don’t be surprised if Dark-Sera shows her face.
In the end, Paranormal Romance is such a broad topic. It encompasses so many things from Vampires, Werewolves, Fairies, Warlocks, Angels and Demons. There are so many challenges when writing but the main thing is to have fun with it. Explore your imagination, dig deep and discover new original ideas and just fly with them.
EXCERPT
I was 18 the first time it happened. I wake up the next day and remember everything about the dream I had just experienced. It’s as if I live one life during the day and once I close my eyes on this world I wake up in another. I’ve gotten used to it over the years; my dreams have actually become something of an escape from my mundane life. During the day I’m a normal, everyday receptionist, but at night I become something else, something important. It’s not always images either. Sometimes my dreams are blank and I’m just experiencing emotions or sensations. Don’t get me wrong- it can be scary sometimes. I never know if it will be a good dream or a bad one. The good ones tend to make me feel empowered and strong, while the bad ones will have me waking up in a pool of my own sweat screaming or even shaking in fear.
About the author:
Sheena is a born and raised New Yorker, even her writing can’t hide her hard sarcasm. Like some she went to college blindly and spend her early years trying to decide which path to take, dabbling in various jobs and career ventures, such as modeling, clinical psychology, retail, and medical billing. All before destiny lead her to writing again. She constantly strives to be a positive role model and write stories that empower and inspire.
Sheena always roots for the underdog, believes in love at first sight, and that everyone should have their happily ever after. While God is currently writing her love story she continues to put all her time into her writing as she is constantly getting new inspiration.
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7 comments:
SERAPHINA THE AWAKINING SOUNDS LIKE A REALLY GOOD STORY.I WOULD LOVE TO READ THIS. THANK YOU
This looks like a great read, thank you for the giveaway
Soooo glad this is on my TBR list! Thank you Mythical Books and author!!!
Awesome cover love it book looks so good.
Love the guest post, sounds like a great book!
I really like the name Seraphina, it is great. and the story line sounds really good. thank you for the giveaway too.
The Guest Posts give a good image of what we'll found in authors' stories. In this case, the GP made me to put "Seraphina" on TBR list.
Thank you,
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