Exciting day here! I have not one but two Diva's present. My reviewer Rachel has cruised by with her very first interview and she has brought MaryLynn Bast along for the ride. Please give them both a ginormous Diva welcome and kick back to learn some interesting things about an author and her new series.
I am from Texas, currently living in Las Vegas. I have
traveled extensively with my jobs across the US, Japan and S. Korea. I am
currently on break in between contracts so I would relax, but I’m promoting my
first novel. Yay. My three children are
grown and my husband is an over the road driver and is gone all the time. I
have my apartment to myself which is a good thing since I don’t sleep much
because my brain is constantly going with what I am going to write about next.
How did you get
started writing? Do you remember what sparked an interest to writing?
I remember writing stories in elementary when the teachers
would ask for a sentence, I would just keep writing. Even then my mind was
creative and going. I always had my nose in a book I would bring home from
school. Not that I was a geek or anything, I just liked to read. When I was
around twelve, I went to a yard sale and there was a box of harlequin romances.
I had a dollar in my hand and the woman gave me a box of thirty books for that
dollar and I was in heaven. I dug in and my mind started twirling with stories
of my own. Walking to and from school, I would think of stories to write. Go
home write them down. With the purchase
of those books you would have thought I had won the lottery.
What is one thing
about you that your readers would find surprising or never guess about you?
I love martial arts. I took karate and had a blast. If I had
a bad day I could go punch, kick and destroy the bag or my opponent and get the
aggression out before going home. I am also a very shy person. I won’t approach
anyone on a personal level, but get me in business mode I will be in your face.
Can you tell us about
your current work in progress, perhaps you could share a favorite fact or piece
of fascinating information it?
With “No Remorse” complete and published, I have several
projects I am working on. “Softest Touch” is the second novel in the series and
is at 35,000 words. Anticipated
completion and release is set for early 2013.
I just completed “A Justified Kill”, a 20k+ short story that
tells the story of Amber’s first kill that is mentioned in No Remorse and the
chaos that ensues. This story will be released in an anthology mid-summer 2012.
“One Bite To Passion” is an erotic story I am currently
25,000 words into. I am in talks and will know soon if this story will be
released through a publisher, early summer.
“Dream Walker” is a sci-fi that I am working on and will be
releasing as a short story in an e-book later this year along with “The
Hostage” which is an action, thriller short story of the character Marcello,
from “No Remorse”.
There are many stories that have been started and are
sitting waiting for me to get the time to delve back in and flesh them out.
Was there a character
in No Remorse that you enjoyed writing more than others? What made that
character so special to you?
Amber was the favorite character. As she journeyed through
her life on her own, I connected with her on several levels. One, my job often
had me traveling a lot. I was always away from my home, family and friends. Although
Ambers was forced because of her family situation and being a werewolf, I could
still relate. Two, Amber is torn from her mother at a young age and has to
learn to deal with things on her own with no guidance. I lost my mother when I
was nineteen, so again, that was familiar territory for me.
Blake was fun to write because I found him sexy, charming
and just the right amount of dominance, but he also knew when to back down and
admit that he may not always be right.
Fun wise though I have to say Adam because use he is the
best friend, always there, ready with a smile and a smart ass comment.
What was your
favorite scene to write in No Remorse and why?
I think my favorite scene in No Remorse is when Blake and
Amber become intimate for the first time. It was a tender moment between where
she could let her guard down and not worry that she was going to be hurt. She
was with the man she loved, but would not admit that to him or even to her own self
at that point
Did you have a
message you’d like readers to take away from No Remorse?
A person can be different. That makes them unique in their
own way. They may feel that they don’t fit in. They don’t because they have not
found the right crowd or person to fit in with, keep looking and be who you
are. They will come along.
Of all the books out
there in the world is there one that you would wish to be a character in? Which
book would it be and why?
Sherrilyn Kenyon has been my favorite author since I read
her first book. ”The Dark-Hunter Credo: We are Darkness. We are Shadow. We are
the Rulers of the Night…” I am a night owl and would much rather sleep during
the day. All I need are the powers and abilities of a Dark Hunter and I would
be good to go!
What have you read
and loved recently?
Sherrilyn Kenyon’s “Acheron”, he was always so mysterious in
all the books that I wanted to know his story. I know he has been out for a
while, but had not had a chance find out because I have been busy with writing.
When I start reading a book and I like it, I read it from cover to cover.
How do you spend your
down time between edits, deadlines, writing and creating new and fascinating
books? Do have a favorite pastime or hobby to fill you spare time with?
When I am in between working on my own stuff, I take a break
and read. I know, not much of a break.
But, reading other people’s works motivates me to keep going and actually
spawns new ideas as I go. Living in Las Vegas it’s kind of hard not to enjoy
going out to see the strip occasionally and dropping a few quarters here and
there into a couple slot machines. I also like to take road trips with my
husband. He drives, so I get to do two hobbies at the same time, travel and
read some more!
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Synopsis:
Due to her unusual
birth, Amber has abilities no other werewolf has ever possessed. On the run
since childhood, the lone wolf avoids contact with other werewolves at all
cost, continually moving, constantly looking over her shoulder and always
alone.
Everything changes when
Amber saves a werewolf from the mere brink of death, Blake, the only werewolf
to ever protect her. Love blossoms, but not without tribulations when Amber
realizes she must help her new pack rescue a member who is being held hostage by
a rival pack.
Warring with emotions of going from lone wolf to the pack leader’s mate, Amber must decide if she is willing to risk Blake’s life to know true family and friendship despite the fact that the Council is hell bent on locating her and will stop at nothing until she is found. Will Amber’s special abilities be enough to keep everyone safe?
Author Bio:
MaryLynn Bast is a Texas
native who is currently living it up in Las Vegas. Bast writes paranormal
fantasy romance because it allows her imagination to run rampant, permitting the
characters of her stories to obtain abilities not possible in the real world,
or is it? MaryLynn is married to Patrick, has three children, three step
children and enjoys traveling the world.
http://www.heartofawolf.com/
MaryLynn is offering one lucky person an eBook of No Remorse. To enter just comment below with email address. I will announce the winner on Monday April 23.
Be sure to check out the other blogs participating in the tour for more chances to win!
Be sure to check out the other blogs participating in the tour for more chances to win!
Vanessa / Rachel,
ReplyDeleteThank you for having me today. I had fun with your interview and look forward to answering any questions and seeing everyone's comments.
Be sure to leave your email address to win a free ebook.
MaryLynn
MaryLynn, you book's cover is quite a hook! Sexy! Bets of luck to you!, I hope I win the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a terrific read! I have definitely wish-listed it :)
ReplyDeleteSounds great! Id love to read it. Definitely one im gonna get and soon! Thank you for sharing and for the awesome giveaway!
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I was recently blessed with winning a copy of No Remorse on this fun tour and have to say this is the first time before a tour is finished I have finished the book LOL It was awesome! The book was well written, the characters interacted well, the world was real for me, and when I completed the book I immediately hopped on to find out when we could expect book two. I love Amber and Blake and hope to read many more adventures in the world of No Remorse! I am not entering the contest, just wanted to share some JeepDiva luv :)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the comments and Denise I am so happy you enjoyed the book and basking in the love here. :)
ReplyDeleteMaryLynn
Nice cover.. I wonder if the title is a foreshadowing of the book?
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ReplyDeleteThe cover is eye catching and the blurb makes it sound like a good read. I enjoyed reading through the interview to learn more about the book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for the giveaway opportunity.
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Love The Cover Thanks So Much For This Chance. butterfli262002@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteCover looks great and the blurb has me wanting to find out more!
ReplyDeletesionedkla@gmail.com
Great interview! The wolf in the cover looks amazing.
ReplyDeletebn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Wow incredible cover with what sounds like a seriously great storyline... definitely adding to my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteyadkny@hotmail.com
Great cover and interview. Sounds like an amazing story. Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeletee.balinski(at)att(dot)net
Thanks for such a great post and giveaway! This book hit my radar just this week and I'm definitely adding it to my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteI m a very big fan of werewolves actually any were-creatures, especially the romance ;D No Remorse got me curios and interested, hope i get a chance of winning :D
ReplyDeletethank you very much Marylynn for the opportunity!
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Another great interview!!!! I really hope to see more as the tour continues XD
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Thank you all for participating and commenting in the No Remorse Blog Tour.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Arianne Cruz and Tore. You have both been chosen as winners of one of the four No Remorse ebooks being given away in the overall contest. I have sent each of you an email and look forward to hearing from you.
Vanessa,
Thank you so much for having me on your blog. I appreciate all your help.
MaryLynn Bast