Please tell us about your latest release.
Dazzle is about sixteen-year-old Delaney Scott. Delaney was
born with a special gift, but it also comes with a price. She falls for a boy
named Sam, who is forbidden. Only he knows more about her than she thinks, and
he has his own set of secrets.
Do you have a special formula for creating characters'
names? Do you try to match a name with a certain meaning to attributes of the
character or do you search for names popular in certain time periods or
regions?
Yes, I usually flip through the baby name book and look for
names that coincide with the attributes of the characters. But sometimes I just
like a name and it will sound like the character to me so I’ll pick it.
Is there a character that you enjoyed writing more than any
of the others?
I loved writing Sam. There was just something about him. I
connected with his character so much. I think I sort of fell in love with him,
if that’s possible. *swoon*
Can you tell readers a little bit about the world building
in the book/series? How does this world differ from our normal world?
Dazzle takes place in a made-up town – the Town of Edenly.
It’s the first time I’ve set one of my books in a place that wasn’t real, and I
had a blast with it. I could make up whatever I wanted for the town. I tried to
describe the town in intricate details so the reader would get a good sense of
this fictional world.
With the book being part of a series, are there any
character or story arcs, that readers jumping in somewhere other than the first
book, need to be aware of? Can these books be read as stand alones?
No, the books should not be read alone. There are still
secrets yet to be revealed from this book that will be uncovered over the
course of the next three books. Also, Shatter (Book 2) starts off where Dazzle
(book 1) leaves off. When the reader finishes Dazzle there will still be a lot
of unanswered questions.
Do you ever suffer from writer’s block? How do you deal with
it?
Not really. Always the first few chapters are difficult for
me, but once I push through I’m good. At about Chapter Four I get immersed in
the story and there’s no turning back. For me the challenge is usually trying
to type as fast as my thoughts. So badly I want to get the scenes out of my
head and onto the paper.
What are your guilty pleasures in life?
Wine, candy, coffee.
Other than writing, what are some of your interests, hobbies
or passions in life?
I sing, so I love music. I also love to read, but I’m sure
that’s a no-brainer. I spend way too much time on Facebook.
Where is your favorite place to read? Do you have a cozy
corner or special reading spot?
I like to read in bed on a cold night with my covers on.
Where can readers find you on the web?
ambergarza.wordpress.com
Also, on facebook under Amber Garza, author
Or twitter under ambermg
Would you like to leave readers with a little teaser or
excerpt from the book?
He turns to me. I lift my chin and he tilts his face toward
mine. Our lips meet and I reach up to grab his neck. His mouth feels so good.
Kissing him is nothing like kissing Micah. The times when Micah and I kissed it
was comfortable and relaxing, like eating ice cream or watching my favorite
movie. Kissing Sam is like riding a roller coaster or jumping off a cliff into
freezing cold water. It’s explosive and wild and leaves me breathless. But it
always leaves me wanting more.
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Dazzle
Book One Delaney’s Gift Series
By Amber Garza
Genre: YA Paranormal
Sixteen-year-old Delaney Scott possesses a special gift. Ever since she was a child, she has known about her calling and the duty she’s expected to fulfill.
However, all Delaney wants is to be normal. That’s why she is drawn to Sam. He can offer her the life she’s always desired. Only Sam has secrets of his own.
Secrets that are deadly. Secrets that can change everything.
Delaney's Gift Series - http://www.delaneysgiftseries.wordpress.com/
About the Author:
Amber Garza lives in California with her amazing husband, and two beautiful children. Amber has had a passion for writing since she was a little girl, making books out of notebook paper and staples. As an adult she has worked hard to make her dream of being a published a reality.
She is the author of Christian teen thrillers- the Prowl Trilogy, and the suspense novel, Engraved.
Dazzle is the first book in her new young adult paranormal romance series.
author blog http://www.ambergarza.wordpress.com/
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Thank you for the great post!! :)
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