With the release of Midnight Hour, I gave quite a few online interviews. I always enjoy that part of my job, especially when I get asked some unusual questions–and there have been some really strange ones. Anyway, this is an interview I did for B’s Book Reviews on Oct. 23rd. I thought you’d enjoy it, so here it is.
- How did you feel writing the end of the Shadow Falls series/universe?
Do you remember the feeling when you were young and your parents told you that you had to move? And you had these friends who you loved and who were a part of your life? That terrible feeling that you were walking away from people you loved and you knew in your heart that these people would no longer be a part of your life? I cried so hard when I wrote the end of Midnight Hour. The Shadow Fall’s characters are like family to me. Since 2010, I’ve been with these characters. I’m not going to say that I wouldn’t return to this world to write another book, but for now there are no plans.
- Out of the three main girls (Kylie, Della, and Miranda) which did you connect with most when writing as them?
That’s like asking me which of my children I connect with the most. The truth is I connect with them all in different ways. They each have parts of me in them. They have some of my traits, even some of my flaws. I spent five books with Kylie Galen. I can honestly say, she’s more like me when I was young than the other girls. Like Kylie, I’m an internalizer. Even when young, I had a tendency to think something to death before I acted on it.
Della, however, she’s more like the person I’ve grown into, and often the person I wish I was more like. She speaks her mind, calls it like she sees it. I love that about her. Ahh, but the very thing I love about her is what sometimes drives me crazy.
Miranda is smack dab in the middle of these two. She’s sweet, but also a little sassy. She can speak her mind when pushed. But deep down she’s so insecure. Dyslexia can do that to you. I know, because we both share this trait. I feel a special bond with her for that reason. I loved watching her overcome the insecurities that dyslexia brings to so many people dealing with this disability. In Midnight Hour, Miranda moves past a lot of hurdles and finally knows and accepts her own abilities and strengths.
- What is coming next?
I’m almost finished with my next young adult novel. It will be out in September 2017. I’m unable to really talk about it, but I can tell you that it’s a little different in that it’s not paranormal. It’s contemporary. But it has a touch of woo-woo, a paranormal thread. It has touches of my humor, but tons of heart and an element of mystery that will keep the readers turning pages. I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am about this book.
You can still order Midnight Hour and share in the final chapter of my Shadow Falls series. Midnight Hour is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks and Kobo.
Winner!!
The winner of last week’s giveaway is Jennifer Prager. Congratulations, Jennifer! You’ve won a $10 Amazon gift card. Email me at cc@cchunterbooks.com to claim your prize.
I can’t wait until your next book comes out! No matter what genre it is, I’m gonna read it!!!!! <3
I can’t wait to finish this series. I have the first 4 books in there own spot on my bookshelf (which I hope to be my own mini library one day) and am looking forward to adding the rest. I may be behind because of graduating and getting a big girl job, which takes up a lot of time, but I got this! I’m excited for your new book as well 🙂
Hey yall im new to the site as a blogger but iv been reading these books and iv feel in love! I have never been a reader , I started on vampire kisses and moved to Shadow falls and now that they all done i don’t know what to do , i need something to read granted it will never compare to my love of these books but im like a lost puppy trying to find a home lol so if any one has any ideas on any other books that are similar to these it would be appreciated…
thanks
I haven’t stopped writing books. In fact I’ve already finished another book, but it does’t have anything to do with SF. That said, it’s still has a little mystery, some suspense, some woo-woo and a lot of heart.
I loved the SF series and all the romance, I can relate to Kylie alot; I wish there was more books to devour. 😉 Also I was wonder if there would be like a couples battle like Luca and Kylie working together to slove evil. idk. P.S I hope your having a wonderful day 🙂