Title: Chasing Midnight
Series: Dark of Night, Book 2
Author: Ranae Glass
Published: April 21st, 2015
Publisher: Crimson Tree Publishing
Genre: NA Paranormal Romance
Content Warning: Violence and adult language
Recommended Age: 18+
Synopsis: Isabel Stone’s life is far from normal. She’s a girl with problems—vampire problems to be specific and, now, she also has one ticked-off specter on her hands. Approached by a childhood friend and medium, Isabel agrees to look into the murder of a local girl, only to wind up inhabited by the solitary witness—a centuries-old ghost who is all too happy to piggyback along in Isabel’s body, and she’s not leaving until the culprit is behind bars.
With the help of her partner, Shane, and her crazy family, Isabel struggles to get to the truth, unmask a killer, and deal with her growing feelings for not one, but two, of the sexy, undead men vying for her heart. Just when things are finally falling into place, a huge revelation takes her out of the frying pan… and straight into the fire.
Excerpt from Chasing Midnight by Ranae Glass:
Excerpt from Chasing Midnight by Ranae Glass:
I ducked behind the brick wall just before a beer bottle whizzed past my head, exploding into shards of brown glass behind me.
“You have got to be kidding me,” I yelled, and peeked over the wall. He was running. I caught sight of him just as he rounded the far corner of the alley. “Get back here, Gallas!”
I didn’t think he would actually take me seriously enough to listen, so I was stunned at his decision to take off rather than stand his ground and fight. I was maybe 130 lbs. soaking wet, and a head shorter than him to boot. Maybe my reputation was finally preceding me. I smirked at the idea as I bolted over the top of my cover, chasing after him.
At the end of the alley there was a tall barbed wire topped fence. The sound of my boot heels hitting the pavement echoed down the dark street. He must have looked up and saw the fence because he turned, bursting through the back door of the antique shop at the end of the alley. I cussed and backtracked. Thank God I was familiar enough with these back streets to know where most of the entrances would exit. Running to the front I arrived at the glass picture window just as Dave Gallas, parole violator and accused hit and run driver, threw himself into the window from the inside, breaking through in a shower of clear glass. I shrieked and collapsed downward, instinctively covering my head with my arms. He leapt over me and kept running.
Aside from a few small scratches, I didn't feel any severe pain from more wounds. I wasn't planning for Gallas to be so lucky. Out of breath and patience I stood, watching him run into the night. Not human, I realized. Besides the idiocy of crashing through a plate glass window and taking off without hesitation or harm—which any meth head could manage—his gait gave him away. It looked almost fluid, as if at any moment he’d lean forward and run like an animal on all four limbs.
With a sigh that contained more than a little satisfaction, I drew the small silver whistle from under my red t-shirt, stuffed it between my lips and blew. Instantly Gallas clutched his hands to his ears and pitched to the side, falling into the middle of the street. I kept blowing as I jogged up to him.
Just as I reached him, I heard some commotion and turned my head to see that we were less than a block from Xavier’s seedy club, the Painted Lady. The bouncer at the door was mimicking Gallas’ stop, drop, and roll impression. Two men who were probably vampires rushed out of the club. Of course. It might not affect them the same way, but with their superior hearing, they could at least hear the dog whistle. I stopped blowing as they helped the burly Were to his feet. He pointed to where I stood over Gallas. Shit. I was about to have company. With fangs.
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?
I was born in Oklahoma, but I’ve lived all over. The curse of the military child.
Tell us your latest news?
Chasing Midnight, the follow up to Chasing Daybreak is releasing this week. I’m really excited. It’s my first attempt at writing NA.
When and why did you begin writing?
I’ve been writing since high school. As a reader, I think writing was the next logical step for me. I started publishing just sort of to see if I could. I wanted to share my stories with the world. Seeing your name on a book cover for the first time, let me tell you, it’s amazing.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
It’s not really like that. I mean, writers write. As soon as you pick up a pen or start typing on the keyboard you are a writer. So, by that, I’ve always been a writer.
What inspired you to write your first book?
I was writing fanfic online, and my husband gave me that nudge to write something of my own. So I did.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I don’t think so, but I’ve been told I do. Everything I do is so wildly different from the last thing I did, it’s hard to pin down.
How did you come up with the title?
We wanted something that felt paranormal, but also had good series potential. Honestly, it was a purely business decision. That’s not usually the case, but it was for this series. I had to try to be a bit more of a grown up about it.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Not really. Fiction, to me, should be an escape. You won’t find anything too heavy here. I don’t write about kids with cancer or things like that. We deal with that enough in our real lives, I like writing about fantastic things. That doesn’t always mean happy endings, but it won’t ever be a political or social statement either.
How much of the book is realistic?
Most of the characters are based on real people, my real family. It’s very self-gratifying that way.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
There are a few things, police cases I pillaged and warped to use in my narrative. But beyond that, not much.
What books have most influenced your life most?
That’s so hard to say. I think every book you read changes you, leaves a splinter if itself inside the reader. So, in a way, every book I’ve ever read has influenced me.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Ugh. Honestly, I don’t think I have a mentor. I have lots of author friends.
What book are you reading now?
Nothing. I’m in a reading gap. But I have two weeks set aside to catch up after I finish my new project.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
So many. Lysa Rayven is one. Another is Lila Felix. They are both amazingly talented.
What are your current projects?
I am finishing up my historical series this month, then I have to begin my final steampunk novel. It’s an endless cycle for me.
What would you like my readers to know?
I’d just like to thank everyone who has given my little paranormal series a try. Chasing Daybreak, book one, is free so people can give it a try and see if it’s their cup of tea. So often people hear NA or Vampire, and assume there’s lots of sex. My book really isn’t like that. There are flickers of romance, and a little steam, but it’s not gratuitous either. So, I really suggest people give book one a try before investing in the series. But overall, the response has been amazingly positive.
Interview
I was born in Oklahoma, but I’ve lived all over. The curse of the military child.
Tell us your latest news?
Chasing Midnight, the follow up to Chasing Daybreak is releasing this week. I’m really excited. It’s my first attempt at writing NA.
When and why did you begin writing?
I’ve been writing since high school. As a reader, I think writing was the next logical step for me. I started publishing just sort of to see if I could. I wanted to share my stories with the world. Seeing your name on a book cover for the first time, let me tell you, it’s amazing.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
It’s not really like that. I mean, writers write. As soon as you pick up a pen or start typing on the keyboard you are a writer. So, by that, I’ve always been a writer.
What inspired you to write your first book?
I was writing fanfic online, and my husband gave me that nudge to write something of my own. So I did.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I don’t think so, but I’ve been told I do. Everything I do is so wildly different from the last thing I did, it’s hard to pin down.
How did you come up with the title?
We wanted something that felt paranormal, but also had good series potential. Honestly, it was a purely business decision. That’s not usually the case, but it was for this series. I had to try to be a bit more of a grown up about it.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Not really. Fiction, to me, should be an escape. You won’t find anything too heavy here. I don’t write about kids with cancer or things like that. We deal with that enough in our real lives, I like writing about fantastic things. That doesn’t always mean happy endings, but it won’t ever be a political or social statement either.
How much of the book is realistic?
Most of the characters are based on real people, my real family. It’s very self-gratifying that way.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
There are a few things, police cases I pillaged and warped to use in my narrative. But beyond that, not much.
What books have most influenced your life most?
That’s so hard to say. I think every book you read changes you, leaves a splinter if itself inside the reader. So, in a way, every book I’ve ever read has influenced me.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Ugh. Honestly, I don’t think I have a mentor. I have lots of author friends.
What book are you reading now?
Nothing. I’m in a reading gap. But I have two weeks set aside to catch up after I finish my new project.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
So many. Lysa Rayven is one. Another is Lila Felix. They are both amazingly talented.
What are your current projects?
I am finishing up my historical series this month, then I have to begin my final steampunk novel. It’s an endless cycle for me.
What would you like my readers to know?
I’d just like to thank everyone who has given my little paranormal series a try. Chasing Daybreak, book one, is free so people can give it a try and see if it’s their cup of tea. So often people hear NA or Vampire, and assume there’s lots of sex. My book really isn’t like that. There are flickers of romance, and a little steam, but it’s not gratuitous either. So, I really suggest people give book one a try before investing in the series. But overall, the response has been amazingly positive.
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