What is it about the paranormal, in
particular vampires, that fascinates you so much?
JET: My first
introduction to vampires was the show Night Stalker (I'm aging myself here) and
then the book Salem's Lot, which scared the be-jesus out of me. It was a while between those dark portrayals
of little more than mass murderers to Anne Rice's Lestat, who still was more of
a fiend than those vampires portrayed in today's popular vampire books
(Twilight series) or shows (Vampire Diaries, True Blood). The most appealing aspect for me is the
perceived fountain of youth that all classic and contemporary vampires seem to
harbor.
What inspired you to write this
book?
JET: I wanted to
create a new lore. I know when I wrote
the first book in the Death Chronicles with my son last year, making up an
entirely new lore on death was a blast and I hadn't attempted a vampire story
yet. I've tackled ghosts, angels,
werewolves and even an evil demon in my other novels and short stories, so I
thought it was time to try my had at these creatures of the night.
Please tell us about your latest
release.
JET: Naomi Hawk
faces death by demon, but a different destiny befalls her when she tumbles from
an eighty-story ledge and is snatched out of the sky by a hungry vampire.
Instead of succumbing to death by Damian's fangs, she bites back and the shadow
infection transforms her into a newborn vamp.
With an attitude to match the chip on her shoulder, she tests Damian's
patience in every way possible, and the chemistry between the two teeters
between ignition and explosion.
When the demons
come seeking retribution, their budding alliance is put to the test.
What is the most interesting thing
you have physically done for book related research purposes?
JET: I learned to
shoot a gun for my FBI series. I wanted
to know what it was like and a friend at my day job had a few hand guns. He took me to a shooting range and taught me
to shoot. A 22 caliber, a 40 caliber and
a 9 millimeter. I hit the bulls-eye with
the twenty two, barely hit the target with the forty caliber and couldn't hit
the bale of hay anywhere with the nine millimeter. It isn't easy to deliver an accurate shot
even when you're standing still. It gave
me an appreciation for the skill my FBI agent has with a gun.
Do you ever suffer from writer’s
block? How do you deal with it?
JET: Yes. It's an annoying side effect of exhaustion
for me. What I usually need when nothing
at all comes to me is a nap or a good night's sleep. Enough for the dreams or
nightmares to kick in. That usually helps me get back on track, if not, I take
a break and read a good book.
Do you write in different genres?
JET: Yes and no.
My forte seems to be the suspense genre - the wrapper around the
suspense varies. I've written YA titles and erotica titles as well as
mainstream suspense. I've tackled
horror and superhero fantasy and now a paranormal romance/urban fantasy is now
on my list.
Do you find it difficult to write in
multiple genres?
JET: No - as I said, the framework of a suspense is
the same no matter the overarching genre (YA, fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi,
horror, thriller, etc.) .
What was the last amazing book you
read?
JET: The last
outstanding book I read was also one I edited.
Firstborn by Bob Stewart is one of those adrenaline inducing stories
where you're biting your nails at what you know is around the corner. Great suspense thriller if you're looking for
a bad guy that would give Hannibal Lecter a run for his money.
Where is your favorite place to
read? Do you have a cozy corner or special reading spot?
JET: I love
reading at the beach in Maine - this is more of a favorite summer reading
place. Between the sound of the ocean
and a captivating story, I'm a very happy camper.
What can readers expect next from
you?
JET: I'm working
on the second book in The Death Chronicles series with my son. That's due out this summer and I'm listening
to audio book productions of my books.
At this point, only Night Hawk is left to be produced. All my other novels are either already
available in audio format or they will be very soon
Where can readers find you on the
web?
Would you like to leave readers with
a little teaser or excerpt from the book?
“You’re more
than welcome to join me,” I said when she showed no signs of moving.
Her mouth
opened and she glanced back toward the living room. “When?”
“Right now,”
I said, knowing she wasn’t referring to my offer.
She rolled
her eyes. “When did you paint that mural?”
“A long time
ago,” I said. “Now, are you going to join me or not?” This time I turned toward
her, giving her the full view and I smiled at the way her gaze bounced, her
eyes widening a fraction before inching their way back up my chest to my face.
Her cheeks bloomed and I cocked an eyebrow at her.
She pressed
her lips together and slammed the door, marching out of the room in a huff.
I chuckled
and ran the soap over my chest, running my fingers over what was left of the
welt on my skin. The vampiric healing powers still amazed me enough that I
missed the shift in the air around me.
Nails
scraped my back and I jumped, swinging my head in the direction of the
disturbance. Her wide eyes met mine and I turned, drinking her in from head to
toe. Exquisite was the only word that popped into mind and when her fingers
touched my chest I reached, covering her hand and holding it against my skin.
“What are
you doing?” I whispered because having her undressed and this close put me at a
major disadvantage.
“I’m saying
thank you,” she said and her hands moved lower.
Catching her
wrists, I warned, “Naomi, don’t start something you can’t finish.” My body
responded anyway and she closed the distance. Her lips grazed my chest and I
closed my eyes, releasing her and surrendering to her exploration.
When her
tongue trailed lower, I recalled the memories of her ex and my eyes snapped
open. As much as the thought of her taking me in her mouth thrilled me, I
didn’t want to be that memory and I
grabbed her by the shoulders, pulling her up to face me. She wasn’t one of the
common harlots from my past that I let drop to their knees before me.
No, Naomi
was different and I wanted more.
“You do not
have to do this just because you aren’t ready for anything else.”
Her dark
eyes met mine and I traced the frame of her face with my fingertips, studying
every curve. Leaning down, I took her lower lip in my mouth, sucking gently
before shifting and delivering a kiss that started as tender and rich as her
blood, but it soon escalated into an all-consuming heat and I could envision
living in this bliss for the rest of eternity.
I had lied
to her today.
Fear wasn’t
the only deep emotion I had encountered since I plucked her out of the sky,
this need to connect, to love again overwhelmed me. The irony of her name and
the form she turned into added to the feel that fate had prepared this feast
just for me.
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Night Hawk
Book One – Night Hawk Series
Book One – Night Hawk Series
J.E. Taylor
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Novel Concept Publishing, LLC
Cover Artist: CoverShotCreations.com
Book Description:
Selling your soul has never been so charming and Mark throws in a little something to sweeten the pot, his girlfriend Naomi.
Sentenced to death at the hands of a demon, Naomi Hawk has a firsthand lesson in despair and betrayal in Mark’s deal for fame with all the trimmings. Deep in the clutches of the underground brotherhood, Naomi's light is coveted for the Master's gain.
When she slips and falls eighty stories from a precarious ledge, Naomi resigns herself to the inevitable impact and death by shattered bones. Before she can escape her demons in eternal slumber, something sinister plucks her from the plummet, stealing her out of the night to sacrifice her forever to the shadows.
Imprisoned in bottomless darkness, Naomi thirsts for justice…and revenge.
About the Author:
J.E. Taylor is a writer, a publisher, an editor, a manuscript formatter, a mother, a wife and a business analyst, not necessarily in that order. She first sat down to seriously write in February of 2007 after her daughter asked:
“Mom, if you could do anything, what would you do?”
From that moment on, she hasn’t looked back and now her writing resume includes a more than a dozen published novels along with several short stories on the virtual shelves including a few within eXcessica anthologies.
In addition to being co-owner of Novel Concept Publishing www.novelconceptpublishing, Ms. Taylor also moonlights as a Senior Editor of Allegory www.allegoryezine.com, an online venue for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. She has been known to edit a book or two and also offers her services judging writing contests for various RWA chapters.
She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children and during the summer months enjoys her weekends on the shore in southern Maine.
Visit her at www.jetaylor75.com
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