Of
Love and Darkness
Twisted
Fate
Book
One
Tami
Lund
Genre: Paranormal, Shifters
Publisher: Soul Mates Publishing
Date of Publication: June 24,
2015
ASIN: B00ZJ7SRB8
Number of pages: 181
Word Count: 60k
Cover Artist: Syneca Featherstone
Book Description:
OF LOVE AND DARKNESS kicks off
the new Twisted Fate shape-shifter series. There are two kinds of shifters:
Rakshasa and Light Ones. Rakshasa want to snack on human bones. Light Ones want
to protect the humans.
Unfortunately, the Rakshasa are
currently winning the battle, as the Light Ones are not fertile. Only one type
of Light One, exceedingly rare females called Chala, are able to produce
offspring. The Rakshasa know this, and have managed to nearly decimate the
population.
Enter Gavin Rowan, a cursed
Rakshasa who believes he is a Light One. He feels all his Rakshasa urges to
kill, but has been cursed to protect the Light Ones instead.
Throw Sydney Amataya into the
mix. She is a Chala– except she doesn't know it. At least not until Gavin saves
her from a Rakshasa attack and then declares her as his mate.
But that’s not how Sydney
operates. Encouraged by her cross-dressing Fate, William, she refuses Gavin’s
claim. If he wants to mate with her–once she gets over the shock of discovering
this supernatural world, that is–he's going to have to woo her, impress her,
wine and dine her. Romance her. She deserves no less, end of the world be
damned.
Available at Amazon
About
the Author:
Tami Lund likes to live, love,
and laugh, and does her best to ensure the characters in her books do the same.
After they've overcome a few seemingly insurmountable obstacles first, of
course.
Tami is multi-published, both
self and with a few publishers, including Crimson Romance, Liquid Silver Books,
and Soul Mates Publishing. Chances are, there is a new book coming out soon. Be
sure to stalk her on social media, so you know when.
And most important, if you
enjoyed one of Tami's books, please let other readers know by leaving a review
on the site from which you bought it, or on Goodreads. Otherwise, how will they
know which book to read next?
Interview
Where are you from? Michigan, USA
Tell us your latest news?
I have another release coming out on August third –
it’s a contemporary suspense. The third in the Tough Love series, called Delicious Deception. Tried my hand at
writing a beta hero instead of the typical alpha, so I’ll be interested to see
how readers like him. After that, I’ll be in a Halloween anthology called Bewitching Desires, which comes out
October first. Then, I’m re-releasing a Christmas short called The Perfect Christmas, which was part
of an anthology called Unwrapping Love
that came out last Christmas.
When and why did you begin writing?
My story is pretty typical: I was a bookworm as a kid.
I loved to read and write. I still have a notebook of stories I wrote in middle
school, tucked away under my bed. In fact, I wanted to be a writer when I was
in high school, but by college I had convinced myself I should choose a more
“stable” career. So when I was laid off from that “stable” career in 2009, I
finally started writing with vigor, and haven’t slowed down since.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
When I received that first email from Crimson Romance,
offering me a contract for Naked Truth,
which came out last year in June. I know indie publishing is all the rage right
now, and I’ve indie published a few books myself, but there is something about
the sense of pride and satisfaction when a publishing house wants your book.
It’s very validating.
What inspired you to write your first book?
My first published book, The Bartender, is (very) loosely based on a relationship I had in
college. He was one of the good ones, and I let him go. I always wondered what
if, so I decided to write my own happily ever after.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I tend to put humor into my books, sometimes subtle,
sometimes in your face. Of Love and
Darkness has lots of humor. It was so much fun to write. Every once in a
while, I try to write a little darker, but it’s just not my style. I’m afraid
I’ll always lean toward attempting to make my audience laugh.
How did you come up with the title?
Of
Love and Darkness was originally titled Cursed and Chosen,
which aptly described the plot, but I didn’t like it. I couldn’t come up with
something better on my own, so I went to a group of friends who are also
authors and asked for help. One of them suggested Of Love and Darkness, which I thought was perfect.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers
to grasp?
Just because that’s the way something has always been
does not mean that it the way it should be or that it’s even the correct way.
There are some rather huge twists coming in the next two books in the Twisted
Fate series that I hope readers will enjoy and appreciate.
How much of the book is realistic?
Ha ha, well, since it’s paranormal…. Not much J.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events
in your own life?
Not really. William is a compilation of a number of
people who have come and gone in my life. Gavin is based on my version of a bad
boy turned book boyfriend. Sydney is my version of the innocent but tough
heroine.
What books have most influenced your life most?
Oh, my. Jennifer Crusie’s Welcome to Temptation. I adore the humor in that book, and Finn is
the perfect, not-really-perfect guy. Nora Robert’s Birthright (my all time fave book) is the best example of love lost
and found again, which is my favorite trope of all. Katie McAlister’s Dragon
Series, specifically the first four in the series is another example of awesome
book humor and quite possibly my favorite book boyfriend of all time (Drake).
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider
a mentor?
That’s tough. Katie McAlister or Nora Roberts,
probably.
What book are you reading now?
Choosing
to Dream by Jennifer Senhaji. It’s the second in a series.
Pretty hard to put down, so far.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your
interest?
S.L. Jennings. I loved, loved, loved Taint. I haven’t had time to read more
from her, but she definitely has a place on my TBR. Also, I want to read Amy
Jarecki’s Scottish historicals. She caught my eye because my maiden name is
Jarecki, and I was sucked in when I picked up one of her books. I love when
something like that accidentally happens.
What are your current projects?
Too, too many! I have first drafts done for the next
books in the Lightbearer series and the Twisted Fate series. I need to get them
both edited and off to beta readers, before sending to the publishers. I’m
involved with a Halloween anthology, possibly a Christmas one. There are more
books to come in my Tough Love series. I’ve been working on a fantasy novel,
trying my hand at something darker (remember what I said about humor always
prevailing, though). And I have been working on a prequel to the Lightbearer
series. My intention is for it to be a short, and perma-free. Hopefully by
January.
What would you like my readers to know?
I love interacting with readers. I love asking questions
on my Facebook page, and I legitimately want to know readers’ answers. It’s
what keeps me inspired to write more!
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Tour
giveaway
Paw Print Bracelet
Lightbearer collection – all
three books currently available in the series (Ebooks)
Into the Light – first book in the Lightbearer
series – free (Ebook)
I really enjoyed reading the book description and the interview. Looking forward to reading this book!
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