Title: A
Midsummer Night's Demon
Author:
Brenda Sparks
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
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Synopsis:
Daelyn Torres is determined to break free from her over-protective brother. Born a demon, she knows little of the world outside her home and work. A chance blind date promises adventure and perhaps a walk on the wild side. But her night on the town takes a deadly turn when she is gravely injured and left to die. A handsome, mysterious stranger comes to her rescue and brings with him a passion she has never experienced.
A dark guardian sent to investigate a series of missing person cases, vampire Ky Robinson is ready for anything, except the insatiable desire that engulfs him when he meets Daelyn. He senses their destiny is intertwined and vows to do everything in his power to keep her safe. The only problem: demons and vampires go together like fire and ice.
Daelyn Torres is determined to break free from her over-protective brother. Born a demon, she knows little of the world outside her home and work. A chance blind date promises adventure and perhaps a walk on the wild side. But her night on the town takes a deadly turn when she is gravely injured and left to die. A handsome, mysterious stranger comes to her rescue and brings with him a passion she has never experienced.
A dark guardian sent to investigate a series of missing person cases, vampire Ky Robinson is ready for anything, except the insatiable desire that engulfs him when he meets Daelyn. He senses their destiny is intertwined and vows to do everything in his power to keep her safe. The only problem: demons and vampires go together like fire and ice.
Daelyn never believed in things that went bump in the night but is more than willing to be seduced by the sexy vampire who marks both her body and soul. Will Ky be able to keep them both alive long enough to prove that vampires and demons can be so much more than friends?
Author Bio:
Born in Virginia ,
Brenda Sparks now resides in the Sunshine
State
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@brenda_sparks
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http://www.goodreads.com/BrendaSparks
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Excerpt:
He ghosted behind the couple. Following them on silent feet, staying deep
in the shadows of the buildings. Ky noted the way the woman walked as they made
their way along the sidewalk. Her legs appeared unsteady, most of her weight
supported by the male’s arm around her waist, which seemed strange because she
had not consumed all that much alcohol at the bar. Only two glasses of wine, by
his count. The agent heard her speaking throughout the night and she had
annunciated clearly. Yet now she seemed unsteady, and her words slurred as they
left her lips.
She stumbled. Catching on a bit of raised sidewalk,
her shoe flew off behind her in Ky’s direction. She turned and looked over her
shoulder. When her eyes met his, Ky’s heart hitched in his chest, time froze.
The bronzed skin of her heart-shaped face appeared
flawless. Long dark haired flowed around her shoulders with the turn of her
head. Her chocolate eyes captured his, holding his gaze. The fall of her lashes
broke the spell, creating dark crescents on her delicate cheekbones. Her petite
nose led to full, pouty lips that sent a surge of desire through his body. His
sure strides faltered under the weight of her beauty. She was a goddess.
And she was in grave danger.
Title: Weaver
of Dreams
Author:
Brenda Sparks
Genre: Fantasy
Romance
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Blurb:
When guidance counselor Maggie O’Connell is plagued by terrible
nightmares, she believes stress is the reason for her torment, but she couldn’t
be more wrong. Unfortunately for Maggie, in the shadows of her dreams lurks a
Dream Stalker who is addicted to the dark emotions produced by her night
terrors.
Zane, a Dream Weaver from another dimension, visits Maggie in her nighttime fantasies to discover there is more than just a Dream Stalker after her. As the man of her fantasies becomes real, Maggie’s true nightmare begins.
Zane, a Dream Weaver from another dimension, visits Maggie in her nighttime fantasies to discover there is more than just a Dream Stalker after her. As the man of her fantasies becomes real, Maggie’s true nightmare begins.
Author Bio:
Born in Virginia ,
Brenda Sparks now resides in the Sunshine
State
Twitter :
@brenda_sparks
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/BrendaSparks
Facebook
Author Page : https://www.facebook.com/brenda.sparksauthor.1
Website :
www.brenda-sparks.com
Buy Links:
Amazon US buy
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Excerpt:
Zane glided over the
tall grass, letting the tips brush the bottom of his energy as he floated
through the warm air with ease. A pleasant sensation, the grass felt like
something between a tickle and a massage as he went. Like all Dream Weavers, in
this dimension he was pure energy that took the shape of a ball of light.
His essence flowed over the land, and he could not help but admire the scenery as he passed through. He noted the way the purple and burgundy flowers mixed with the royal blue florae to form colorful waves in the tall emerald-colored grass. Appreciating their beauty as he passed, he flowed through a copse of harlequin-patterned trees with black and white diamond-shaped leaves. The splendor of the nature around him went undisturbed until the breeze blew to send the plants swaying in a gentle rhythm and make the shiny leaves of the trees sparkle as they shook.
A tingling sensation stopped him. He recognized the sensation, had been exposed to this before; a long time ago, during his training to become a Peacemaker. This was the steady pulsing sensation created by negative energy.
Dream Weavers fed from the emotions of humans and negative reactions such as fear and anger fed them in a way unequaled by positive emotions. However, they discovered that those negative emotions were addictive, causing those of their kind who fed on them to become unstable. After only a few feedings, the Weavers developed an insatiable appetite for the negative feelings, abusing the human hosts they fed from.
His essence bobbed with anticipation. It had been decades since any of their kind defied their laws, especially the First Law which prohibited negative feedings. Their society considered it their most valued law, one meant to be obeyed above all others. As a Peacemaker, he was tasked with policing his fellow Dream Weavers, making sure they followed the laws set forth by the Ruling Council.
He needed to inform the Council about what he sensed, so they would know one of the Weavers turned rogue.
His essence flowed over the land, and he could not help but admire the scenery as he passed through. He noted the way the purple and burgundy flowers mixed with the royal blue florae to form colorful waves in the tall emerald-colored grass. Appreciating their beauty as he passed, he flowed through a copse of harlequin-patterned trees with black and white diamond-shaped leaves. The splendor of the nature around him went undisturbed until the breeze blew to send the plants swaying in a gentle rhythm and make the shiny leaves of the trees sparkle as they shook.
A tingling sensation stopped him. He recognized the sensation, had been exposed to this before; a long time ago, during his training to become a Peacemaker. This was the steady pulsing sensation created by negative energy.
Dream Weavers fed from the emotions of humans and negative reactions such as fear and anger fed them in a way unequaled by positive emotions. However, they discovered that those negative emotions were addictive, causing those of their kind who fed on them to become unstable. After only a few feedings, the Weavers developed an insatiable appetite for the negative feelings, abusing the human hosts they fed from.
His essence bobbed with anticipation. It had been decades since any of their kind defied their laws, especially the First Law which prohibited negative feedings. Their society considered it their most valued law, one meant to be obeyed above all others. As a Peacemaker, he was tasked with policing his fellow Dream Weavers, making sure they followed the laws set forth by the Ruling Council.
He needed to inform the Council about what he sensed, so they would know one of the Weavers turned rogue.
Interview with Author Brenda Sparks
1- What.type of genre do you write?
I refuse to allow pesky human constraints to get in the way of telling the story, so I chose to write either paranormal or fantasy romances since the only thing limiting my stories is my imagination.
2- Tell me about this book
The story, Weaver of Dreams, follows guidance counselor Maggie O’Connell. She is plagued by terrible nightmares, and believes stress is the reason for her torment, but she couldn’t be more wrong. Unfortunately for Maggie, in the shadows of her dreams lurks a Dream Stalker who is addicted to the dark emotions produced by her night terrors.
Zane is a Dream Weaver from another dimension, who visits Maggie in her nighttime fantasies to discover there is more than just a Dream Stalker after her. When the man of her fantasies becomes real, Maggie’s true nightmare begins.
Zane is a Dream Weaver from another dimension, who visits Maggie in her nighttime fantasies to discover there is more than just a Dream Stalker after her. When the man of her fantasies becomes real, Maggie’s true nightmare begins.
3- Was any of this book based on real life experience or did it all come from your imagination?
Please don’t roll your eyes, but a dream inspired Weaver of Dreams. Actually I had a nightmare. When I awoke, I could still feel the fingernails of my dream villain biting into my arm. It seemed so real, I started to wonder what would happen if there were beings who could sneak into our rooms at night to give us dreams, the physical sensations of which we’d still feel when we woke. Needless to say, I did not go back to sleep that night. Instead the entire premise for the book was developed by the time the alarm went off.
As for influences on the main characters, there is a little of my husband in every one of my heroes. In this story, Zane’s protective nature is exactly like my husband’s. The heroine, Maggie, was inspired by a guidance counselor I worked with who was going through litigation the year I wrote the story.
4- Tell me about yourself?
I have always loved all things spooky and enjoy incorporating paranormal elements in my writing, even though I've had very few paranormal experiences myself.
I am married to a wonderful, loving husband and together we have one grown son, who has brought much joy to our lives. My idea of a perfect day is one spent in front of a computer with a hot cup of coffee, my fingers flying over the keys to send my characters off on their latest adventure.
5- What inspired you to start writing?
When driving to work one day, a scene for a story came to my mind. It was a violent scene where two vampires were locked in a heated battle. The winner was rewarded with the love of his long life. That one scene led to others and pretty soon I had several stories.
I wanted to share the stories I created with others, hoping they would enjoy the characters as much as I did, so I put fingers to the keyboard and started typing. Viola, a writing career was born.
6- What do you like to do when you’re not busy writing?
I love exploring new places. When I’m not writing (which isn't often), I am on vacation or traipsing around local spots of interest for fun. I've been to some really interesting places like a bat conservatory and underground caverns.
A few quick questions :):
8-What's your favorite food? Anything sweet. (Every tooth in my mouth is a sweet tooth.)
9-What type of music do you like?? I majored in music in college and I honestly love all types of music, even some opera, as long as it is dark and layered.
10- Do you have any animals? Not anymore. We lost our two boxer dogs within one year and my heart hasn't recovered enough to bring another animal into our home yet
11- What place in the world would you love to visit and why? I’d love to visit Russia. They have amazing architecture and interesting places to visit. I fell in love with it when I was doing research for the third book in my series.
Thank You Brenda Sparks for letting me do this interview with you. And I can't wait to read your books :)
~Tonya
Thank you so much for having me today on your wonderful blog, Tonya! I enjoyed your interview questions and had fun visiting with you.
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