Title: Chasing Daybreak
Series: Dark of Night, Book 1
Author: Ranae Glass
Published: March 24th, 2015
Publisher: Crimson Tree Publishing
Genre: NA Paranormal Romance
Content Warning: Violence and adult language
Recommended Age: 18+
Synopsis: Isabel Stone wanted a normal life. But when the unexpected death of her father leaves her at the helm of the family business, things quickly go from weird to worse. Vampires are on the loose and out of the coffin, and only Isabel can walk the fine line between the world of the living and the world of the undead.
Torn between letting go of her past and embracing her future, Isabel will have to decide who she can trust, and be willing to use all the weapons at her disposal, to get to the bottom of a terrifying string of deaths that lead right to her doorstep—before she becomes the next victim. In a city where nothing is what it seems, ending up the target of a deranged killer might actually be the high point of her week. Because in this town, the things that go bump in the night… just might kill you.
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Excerpt:
“You were arrested for what?” I asked again in disbelief.
Shane sighed on the other end of the line. “Loitering. Are you gonna come get me or not?”
Part of me wanted to ask why he didn’t just call his rich vamp girlfriend or soon to be boss-man to bail him out, but I held back. Truth was, in some sick, co-dependent, Dr. Phil kind of way, I was glad he’d called me.
“Keep your panties on, I’m on my way. Just relax and try not to eat anybody,” I quipped.
In the background I could hear a male voice tell Shane his time was up.
“Isabel, just hurry, okay?” Nervous tension was thick in his voice.
I quickly put in a call to Craig Gentry, a bail bondsman who’d done some work for my dad in the past, and made a beeline for the precinct.
Shane was sitting on a wooden bench just outside the magistrate’s office, a young, nervous-looking officer standing behind him with a massive shotgun probably loaded with wooden pellets. Not fatal to vamps unless it took out the heart, but certainly enough to do some serious damage.
The kid couldn’t have been more than twenty-one, and judging by his general pallor and sweaty forehead, Shane was probably the first vamp he’d ever seen, much less been tasked to guard. Seeing me walk in, Shane slumped just a fraction, visibly relaxing. It was a very human gesture. One of the many things I’d miss about him when he grew into his new life.
I nodded, warning him with my eyes not to make any sudden movements that might spook the newbie.
Reggie was waiting for me at the desk, chatting with Matilda, the night desk officer. He’d obviously been called in from home. Still wearing his Superman pajama pants and gray sweatshirt, he cradled a cup of coffee with one hand and smoothed down his unruly bed head with the other.
“Reggie,” I called, turning his attention to me.
“Ah, Isabel. Good to see you.”
“Same here.” I thumbed behind me. “Mind sending Skippy over there to get some coffee or something before he accidentally shoots my partner?”
Reggie laughed, leaned forward and called over. “Hey Weston, I got it from here.”
The kid looked like he might argue, then thought better of it and closed his mouth, walking away backwards, watching the back of Shane’s head the whole way.
“Thanks. So what happened?”
“Looks like Shane was over at the Quick Mart down the road from your place about midnight. Clerk thought he was acting ‘suspicious,’ so he called in the black and whites. Shane gave them some lip and they moved to detain him when he flashed fang.”
“Did he put up any resistance?” I asked, knowing as soon as the words were out of my mouth that it was a stupid question. If he’d resisted either he, or more likely they, would be in body bags.
Reggie chuckled. “Nah. But he gave Weston a good scare.”
About the Author:
Ranae Glass writes New Adult Paranormal Romance. A Southern girl at heart, Ranae loves feeding people, gardening, and sweet tea. She hails from Oklahoma and lives with her family out West where she spins tales of vampires, werewolves, and other things that go bump in the night. You won’t find any ‘vegetarian’ monsters here, her books are best served bloody and are not for the faint of heart. Ranae is the author of the Dark of Night novels from Crimson Tree Publishing.
Where are
you from?
Born in Oklahoma, but living in Colorado.
When and why did you begin writing?
I started writing 8 years ago. I’d just had my 4th child and I was sitting around a LOT. I’d always loved writing fan fiction online, and so I decided to try my hand at a novel.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
The day I signed my first book contract. I remember looking at it thinking, yep. This is me. A writer.
What inspired you to write your first book?
A weird dream I had. Honestly, my first book was a YA Greek Mythology and it sprang from a night of watching too much History Channel, and the strange dreams that followed. I still keep a dream journal. Sometimes, good stuff happens in there.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I like to call it hyper distracted. I get into a headspace and just blast on it until a new idea pops in. Then I’m off to the next thing. I feel like it’s always a half miracle when I get a book finished.
How did you come up with the title?
This one of my beta readers came up with. We wanted something decidedly paranormal, and that could work for a longer series (there are 5 books outlined, as of now).
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Nope. This is escapist fiction, pure and simple. It’s very fun and light. There’s a little adventure, a little mystery, a little light romance, and a lot of comedy.
How much of the book is realistic?
The family dynamic Isabel has is very real. They are my actual family. I drew on them hard, then took all their quirks and sort of blew them out of proportion in the characters.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
A lot of the people are based on my real life, like my ex-fiancée. Of course, he wasn’t a vampire. He was just a tool. Also Tyger is based on a childhood friend, and all the family is real. The core mystery is also loosely based on a read disappearance in my area a few years back.
What books have most influenced your life most?
There are too many to really count. Every book I read becomes part of my core DNA. It changes me, even if just a little.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Probably June Stevens. She’s the best writer you may not have heard of.
What book are you reading now?
I’m actually reading the new Darynda Jones book, Third Grave Dead Ahead. I just got turned on to her stuff recently and I’m loving it.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Lila Felix is amazing, and I really like Eva Pohler too. Great, great stuff.
What are your current projects?
If I told you, I’d have to kill you.
What would you like my readers to know?
Just thanks for taking a minute to read this interview (or even just skim it, you cheeky monkey!) and I hope you check out my new book, Chasing Daybreak!
Interview
Born in Oklahoma, but living in Colorado.
When and why did you begin writing?
I started writing 8 years ago. I’d just had my 4th child and I was sitting around a LOT. I’d always loved writing fan fiction online, and so I decided to try my hand at a novel.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
The day I signed my first book contract. I remember looking at it thinking, yep. This is me. A writer.
What inspired you to write your first book?
A weird dream I had. Honestly, my first book was a YA Greek Mythology and it sprang from a night of watching too much History Channel, and the strange dreams that followed. I still keep a dream journal. Sometimes, good stuff happens in there.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I like to call it hyper distracted. I get into a headspace and just blast on it until a new idea pops in. Then I’m off to the next thing. I feel like it’s always a half miracle when I get a book finished.
How did you come up with the title?
This one of my beta readers came up with. We wanted something decidedly paranormal, and that could work for a longer series (there are 5 books outlined, as of now).
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Nope. This is escapist fiction, pure and simple. It’s very fun and light. There’s a little adventure, a little mystery, a little light romance, and a lot of comedy.
How much of the book is realistic?
The family dynamic Isabel has is very real. They are my actual family. I drew on them hard, then took all their quirks and sort of blew them out of proportion in the characters.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
A lot of the people are based on my real life, like my ex-fiancée. Of course, he wasn’t a vampire. He was just a tool. Also Tyger is based on a childhood friend, and all the family is real. The core mystery is also loosely based on a read disappearance in my area a few years back.
What books have most influenced your life most?
There are too many to really count. Every book I read becomes part of my core DNA. It changes me, even if just a little.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Probably June Stevens. She’s the best writer you may not have heard of.
What book are you reading now?
I’m actually reading the new Darynda Jones book, Third Grave Dead Ahead. I just got turned on to her stuff recently and I’m loving it.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Lila Felix is amazing, and I really like Eva Pohler too. Great, great stuff.
What are your current projects?
If I told you, I’d have to kill you.
What would you like my readers to know?
Just thanks for taking a minute to read this interview (or even just skim it, you cheeky monkey!) and I hope you check out my new book, Chasing Daybreak!
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Thanks for the laugh I had to your answer to the question: What are your current projects? :)
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