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Review: ReAwakened by Ada Adams Blog Tour + Interview

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ABOUT THE BOOK

young adult paranormal self-published on 27 November 2012

second book in the Angel Creek series

Becoming a vampire guardian was Dawn Fairchild’s ticket out of the Scarlet House. Fresh off a successful mission, life in Angel Creek should have been great. But when her sort-of-maybe-boyfriend, Sebastian, disappears on a quest to help a beautiful vampire from his past, Dawn finds herself amidst a web of danger, lies, and deceit.
Joining forces with Razor, an enigmatic rebel lacking both a verbal and a physical filter, and her band of Misfits—Brooke, Sophie, Hunter, and Seth—Dawn is thrust into a race against the clock to solve the mystery surrounding brutal Born kidnappings and come to terms with the sudden discovery of her own unique powers. With time ticking away and Born vampires’ lives in jeopardy, it quickly becomes evident that someone—or something—desperately wants Dawn and is willing to shed any amount of blood to get her.
Dawn has only one chance to face her demons and overcome all obstacles standing in her way as she embarks on the biggest mission of her life—one that threatens a deadly outcome for all involved.

THE RATING

THE REVIEW

What do you call a book that has a bit of everything? I call it a book by Ada Adams. If someone knows how to write a better book than ReVamped, it’s her. Not that ReVamped didn’t rock, it totally did. But ReAwakened is something else entirely. We get to see more of the Misfits, the mysterious Razor and discover more things about Dawn’s past. Not to forget the hot Dawn and Sebastian kissing scenes which were somewhat frustrating because it wasn’t really like they were a couple. Or are they? Ha ha.
First off, I really like the growth in Dawn’s character. At the beginning of the book, she’s sorting out her feelings and grieving the recent tragic events of ReVamped. But the town of Angel Creek has a habit of attracting trouble and Dawn always has the urge to fight it. I love how her mind works. She is not a damsel in distress in need of a savior. Dawn is big on self-reliance and it is so good to see her in action. Two books in and I haven’t found a single bad thing about her. She shines through the darkest of times, is easily annoyed which is adorable and has the best of comebacks ever.
It’s not easy being the vampire who harbors such a deep attraction towards Sebastian when there are sinister forces at work trying to mess with Dawn’s head. But ever the brave, Dawn is not ready to succumb to the power trying to take over. Unable to confide in anyone, Dawn tries to get back to a normal life. That turns out to be hard when her feelings are all jumbled up and pain seems to be seeping through the dark corners of her mind. 
Sebastian has his own past to deal with and with a sudden danger looming, he disappears leaving no trace behind. Dawn is left with no choice but to engage the Misfits in training harder than ever before. The Misfits have also gone through a change especially Hunter. There are vivid action sequences in ReAwakened which really brings out the fighter in each of the Misfits. Brooke tries to change her perspective on life while Seth is finally accepting himself as a vampire. Sophie goes through a big change due to a revelation which totally shocked me. We also get to see a different side of Hunter and his story which was absolutely engrossing. Ethan has his hands full with looking after his mother but we do get to see him and his jovial nature.
ReAwakened has characters who stir something inside of you and their different ways of dealing with pain gets to you. I can’t even begin to describe all the laughs I had reading scenes that had Razor in them. Razor is truly a world apart and a great addition to the series. There are also characters that return, villains that are more evil and a lot of suspense that will engage the reader entirely.
Every chapter seemed to be building up to something big and boy, did that deliver! I like my books to be unpredictable and there were things that had me jumping up and down and others that left my mouth hanging. The ending of ReAwakened really opened up a whole new range of possibilities. It’s not exactly a fairy tale ending but I would just say that it fits perfectly well with the theme of the book. I don’t like the waiting part for books in series but with ReAwakened I got to say, it was totally worth the wait.

THE QUOTES

‘Trouble in paradise? Want me to talk to him for you?’ he offered. ‘I’m sure I can convince him to come crawling back. Even literally, if you’re into that kind of kinky stuff.’

‘I reached for her through the darkness, but she was gone. Like dominoes folding over, the rest of the mirrors collapsed down on top of me. The impact caused the world around me to vanish.’

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

‘Many people sing in the shower. I, on the other hand, write scenes in my head and act them out.’

At age five, Ada read her first chapter book – Pippi Longstocking. Ever since that moment, she developed an intense passion for the stories and characters found within the pages of literature.
In her career as an actress and a writer, Ada currently spends most of her days immersed in imaginary worlds. Much like the characters she enjoys playing and writing about, Ada is a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. She is also a big proponent of lifelong learning, and has attained Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (it aids in creating characters with unique quirks!) as well as a Master’s of Science in Education.
Ada strives to bring a fresh voice and perspective to fiction. She has been writing creatively for many years. “ReVamped” is her debut novel.
She lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys adventurous nature hikes with her adorable puppies Cara and Oreo.
Ada Adams can be found at 
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THE INTERVIEW

I really had a great time reading ReAwakened and thinking up questions to ask Ada. Thank you so much for the interview. I finally got the word I was looking for to describe Dawn: multi-layered. Also, I gotta go see that vlog now! Now onto the questions:

I read in your bio that you are a “a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate.” How did that happen?
I did a vlog about this recently and ended up crediting “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” for my interest in Karate. My parents enrolled me in a class when I was around ten or so, because they thought it would be a fun way to learn some self defense. This was around the same time that I started watching “Buffy” and since I looked up to her skills, I was all for it! Once I began Karate, I loved it. We did a lot of Judo as well, and being one of the only girls in class, I really enjoyed kicking guys’ butts.
Dawn is a character unlike any other character I’ve ever read about. What gave you the idea to write about such a character?
It was important for me to write about a strong female character. At the same time, I wanted her to have many layers to her personality. I didn’t want to write about someone perfect who could handle anything and everything thrown at her in a blink of an eye. When I’m writing, I love to write about characters who demonstrate growth as the book and the series progresses, so I always knew that, despite her physical strength and skill, Dawn would have a lot to learn. In “ReAwakened”, she showed immense growth and maturity from the beginning of the novel to the end. I’m very proud of her for that. 🙂
What made you write about vampires, such as the Misfits, in a completely new dimension seeing as they’re generally portrayed as creatures-who-can-do-nothing-wrong?
I wanted to put a bit of an unusual twist on the genre. We’re lucky to have so many wonderful novels about “perfect” vampires available to us, but I never really read anything about the less glamorous side of being undead. I love seeing the Misfits learn and grow as the series progresses.
What was the hardest part of writing ReAwakened?
I don’t want to give out any spoilers, but for those who have read “ReAwakened”, I think they know my answer and share my pain. It was extremely hard to write “that scene”, but there are many reasons why things had to occur the way they did. Plus, it’s a great set-up for the next book. The stakes are high and we’re going into Book III with a whole new Dawn. I’m very excited.
Everyone should know that you are – ?
An animal-lover chocoholic obsessed with sparkles and “My Little Pony” stuff. I suppose that also makes me a five-year-old at heart.
What question have you always wanted to be asked in an interview and how would you answer that question?
I’ve always wanted Ellen DeGeneres to ask me to dance with her, haha! Or, better yet, to play a game. I’m a sucker for games. “Five-year-old”, what did I tell you?
Lastly, is Angel Creek series supposed to be a trilogy or are we going to get more doses of the awesomeness?
Currently, it’s set up as a trilogy (with a possible fourth book). However, I love writing about these characters and their journey, so I’m not sure if the next book really will be the end of it all. I think that the length of the series will greatly depend on the fans. I’ve already had requests for Hunter and Razor novellas that I am definitely entertaining (and an entire full-length novel of “just Sebastian kissing scenes”). 😉
Thanks for having me on your lovely blog!
Thanks to Ada Adams and Jessirae for providing me a copy of ReAwakened for review.

Interview: Eileen from Singing and Reading in the Rain

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Hey, everyone!

I’m very happy to kick off the Eileen’s Blogoversary Tour! She blogs over at Singing and Reading in the Rain. I haven’t known Eileen for a long time, but from all the Twitter chats we did she’s an amazing person. She sings so well, she reads and her blog rocks. She’s one of my inspirations when it comes to blogging and she’s so active on Twitter. One of the best people I know! =D

So, I wish you a

The Interview

Before I begin this interview, I’d like to mention a few things. I wanted to incorporate music as well as books when it came to interviewing Eileen since her blog is like that. So every song that I’ve included in the questions are either rated 5 stars by Eileen or she has reviewed them on her blog (they’re click-able, too!). 
I’ve tried to make it one of a kind interview for a one of a kind book blogger so do comment on how I’ve fared ya’ll!
Q1. A one of a kind book blogger with a dream of making it into the music industry. These are the words that I’ll use to describe you. Want to add anything to it?
Ooh I LIKE THAT! 😀 Can I use that for my “About Me” from now on? I TOTALLY CALL USING IT!
Q2. For a bookworm, reading is a form of escapism. So what book do you always fall back on to Give Your Heart a Break?
The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa definitely; they’re always my guilty pleasures.
Q3. What book wants you to Set Fire to the Rain? Figuratively, that is.
Hmmm…if we’re talking about a really bad book that makes me go completely Godzilla, it would have to be House of Night by PC and Kristin Cast. Seriously. Before I completely rant about the idiocy of it, I’ll just stop typing.
Q4. What genre gets you thinking it’s Bad For Me but you still gotta read it. 
I think of contemporary because most of the contemporary books I read I absolutely HATE but I still have to read them because the covers are always look pretty. 😀
Q5. Stop reading when tired or wait till the chapter ends?
Definitely when the chapter ends! You don’t stop listening to a song you really like halfway through right?
Q6. A fun question: What is the title of one of your absolute favorite song and what characters would you want to star in the book titled so?
ENCHANTED BY TAYLOR SWIFT! 😀 That was my first Taylor Swift song that probably really resonated within me and jumpstarted my dream of becoming a singer. And there actually is a book called Enchanted made up of a bunch of short stories. I believe. But if there was an actual book called Enchanted, it would probably be a fantasy book or a historical romance. So they’d probably be really classic. Maybe Cass from Venom or Meghan from the Iron Fey to be the leading characters? And then of course their love interests from their own book for the male counterpart 😉
Q7. Best cover you ever did? Post the link, I’d love my readers to listen to you sing!
I think it was Ronan by Taylor Swift because it was kind of like a perfect match for my voice, in a manner of speaking.

Q8. Taylor Swift‘s favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird, have you read it? If not, then do you plan to or your Swifty-ness is limited to music alone? 
Wait. Taylor Swift’s favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird? OMG okay I’m not the biggest Swifty in the world, but she’s definitely an inspiration and although I don’t know everything about her and I’m not the biggest Swifty, I definitely believe in the influence she has and maybe one day I’ll be half as successful.
But to answer your question, I definitely have to read it when I find the time! I think I’ll have to read it when I get into high school since I’m sure it’s required reading at my high school, so I can kill two mockingbirds with one stone. Ehh? See what I did there? No, okay. But I heard Taylor was really into historical things, so we must have different reading tastes when it comes to that. Maybe if I’m ever famous and meet her, I’ll introduce her to young adult fantasy and dystopian books!
Q9. What is the one book you loved but feel weird about it since it’s not a genre you’re particularly fond of ’cause y’know Anything is Possible.
I loved Venom but it was really weird because I usually see “historical fiction” and RUN. But I still loved the story and the intrigue it had 🙂
Q10. Situational question: Suppose you’re stuck in a Payphone, Wide Awake and there are Strange Clouds in the sky and it looks like It Will Rain. There are Wild Horses coming toward the payphone, you can’t Breathe and your only chance of escape is to read a quote or a passage from a book to send the horses and the clouds away. What quote or passage would that be, from which book and why?
OOH! This passage from Speechless by Hannah Harrington, where one of the characters says, “Anger is too easy. Love, love takes courage.” Well, it was around that part, and it was so powerful and so sweet that I had to put the book down and go, “Awwww.”
Q11. What are the three things in the world that makes you feel Enchanted?
1. Bloggy friends and people who believe in my dream and talent
2. My beautiful brother who’s always there to endure my tackle hugs
3. Life 🙂
Q12. Any Titanium plans for the blog in the coming future?
Definitely I’m going to try posting covers once a week on my blog, and developing the musical aspect of it. Oh, and I’d also love to hit 2,000 followers but that’s just me at this point being weird.
THANKS FOR HAVING ME ON SANA! I LOVE your questions they made me lol!
Thank you, Eileen for coming over to my blog and giving me a chance to be a part of your blogoversary tour.  Tomorrow’s stop is a guest post at Amy’s blog, Book Loving Mom.

Review: My Paper Heart by Magan Vernon Blog Tour + Giveaway + Interview

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Title: My Paper Heart
Author: Magan Vernon
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Calta Press
Release Date: 1 August 2012
Pages:  130 (eARC)


Synopsis
There are worse things in life than failing out of college- such as having your parents receive the letter that you’ve been kicked out.
Now to appease her parents self-proclaimed sorority princess Libby Gentry is packing up her Prada bag and heading to work for her great aunt’s antique store in tiny Elsbury, Louisiana. She’s pretty sure she can tackle the swamp and deal with her great aunt and tom boy of a little cousin, but what she doesn’t know is if she can handle the local town playboy, Blaine Crabtree. 
As Libby’s feelings for Blaine grow, so does her need for acceptance and all of the insecurities she has kept inside are coming out. She may have survived the Louisiana swamp, but she may not survive Blaine’s reluctance to say the ‘L’ word. When Blaine finally commits to the three words Libby’s been waiting for, she only hopes they haven’t come too late.

My Rating

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The Review

A piece of a dead tree makes it way to Libby’s home and her immediate future is decided. In a matter of few hours, Libby goes from being a sorority princess at the Illinois State University to working at her great aunt’s antiques shop in Louisiana. Talk about a major demotion! Well, it is what it is, so Libby begrudgingly packs her bags to leave her home for who knows how long.
It’s not like Libby can say much to defend her party-hard-and-get-drunk-harder image because no one really wants to know her. They form opinion on what they see and why her parents should be any different? 
However, when it comes to adjusting, Libby is a pro. She is also a pro when it comes to pretending but I will save that for later. Libby is pretty sure she can mend her paper heart along with her insecurities with Aunt Dee’s heavenly cooking while trying to give a makeover to her tomboyish fifteen-year-old cousin, Brittany.
But Libby is like a moth to a flame in the town of Elsbury when it comes to attracting the attention of the town people. In particular, Blaine Crabtree. What is with the guy with his annoying habit of commenting on her slutty ways. He’s the one to talk, after going at it with half the town! 
Like Libby though, Blaine has a story of his own and as he realizes and apologizes for his inappropriate behavior towards Libby, things take a turn for the better. Now Blaine and Libby cannot get enough of each other’s company. However, Brittany have a crush on Blaine (which Libby is aware of and is sorry for) so she makes Libby insecure with all the boyfriend talk. Things that makes Libby question everything over and over again for Libby has a bad experience with Beau, her ex.
Now, each small progress in their relationship seems like a burden to Libby and she keeps thinking if she is not good enough. Libby is a product of bullying and being made fun of for years haven’t settled well with her. Even though she has hidden all of that in layers of great fashion sense and what-not; it never really went away.
Blaine is a very humble character who has turned to wrong ways trying to make himself feel better about himself. So when Libby barges in speaking her thoughts out loud and daring him to feel again, Blaine realizes the error of his ways. But he needs little more than a push to move forward. Libby, on the other hand, is a very upbeat character and finds the fun part in any aspect of her life. But just as quickly, her spirits also gets diffused so it is intense to see her grow.
So while Blaine is helping Libby overcome her fear of bad relationships, so is Libby helping Blaine with his relationship issues. Nothing like something that makes you want to step out of your comfort zone to embrace the better. After all, it is darkest before the dawn and I always find such books beautiful.
My Paper Heart is a great contemporary debut by Magan Vernon which should not be missed at all. I hope she writes more contemporary books. It makes you think about all the possibilities in life and how each moment in life builds up to the moment of realization. Of need. And of what it takes to finally grow up.

Best Quotes:
“Mom held the piece of paper in her hands. It was as if she was holding my heart. Thin and frail. My paper heart to be torn to shreds.”
About the Author
Self-proclaimed geek-to-glam poster child who channels her inner geek by writing science fiction for teens. Even though she slept with a night light until she was in middle school for fear of alien attacks.

She now lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in central Illinois where she still sleeps with a night light…just in case.

Magan Vernon can be found at 

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The Interview
Hello, Magan. I am so glad to have you on my blog today! I really enjoyed My Paper Heart and so let’s get started with the interview to know more about it.

I read in your bio that you’re “self-proclaimed geek-to-glam poster child.” What’s the story behind it?
Well, my husband says I’m still a geek, but I digress. I was always the geeky girl growing up that preferred to read a book (mainly comic books) instead of going out. Then I went to college, put down the comic books, joined a sorority and all of a sudden the girl who others looked at as being the geek in the back of the room turned into the girl who made sure not to let her heels slip in the drool that had pooled on the floor from people staring.
Okay, maybe a little bit over the top, but you get the picture 🙂 
The title of your book is very intriguing and describes Libby very aptly, how did you come up with it?
The title of the book was originally ‘My Own Summer,’ but then I found out that was a song by The Deftones that definitely gave off the wrong message. One of my critique partners helped me come up with the concept because it had a lot to do with the paper that Libby received that said she had been kicked out of college and following her heart. 
What was your favorite part about writing My Paper Heart?
Blaine, most definitely. I’m a sucker for a southern gentleman, but he was really complicated. He was gruff yet sensitive and for a long time I didn’t know what his deal was. He was a mystery even to me! 
The hardest?
Libby’s sorority life. I am a sorority girl and there were some parts of the whole process that I loved and there were other parts that tore me to shreds. Some of the stuff Libby goes through were made up (not from my own experiences, but some I’ve heard that other sororities did), but some of the stuff took me to my darkest times living in the house. 
What is the one book that has most influenced your life and why?
No laughing, but Twilight.
I was in my senior year of college and my roomie was OBSESSED with the books. I never had time to read for pleasure (I was working a job, an internship, and going to school full-time), but she let me borrow them anyways. I ended up being hooked. I found myself sneaking the books under the table during class just to finish them. This drew me to the young adult genre and it was how I got started writing My Paper Heart…eventually. It took me another year before that was actually started. 
Are there any occupational hazards to being a writer?
People can be mean. There are some reviews that rip me to my core, one review even said they wanted to ‘effing slap me.’ I try and be the better person, but sometimes it feels like people forget the author is human. I respect reviewer’s opinions and I value them, but I think there is a difference between attacking the words the author puts down and attacking the story itself. 
What genre did you relate to more when writing: paranormal or contemporary?
Ohhh tough one!
There are parts to both that I related to. Of course, I’m not dating an alien, but there are real struggles that Alex deals with in My Alien Romance series that I deal with on a personal level. With that said, contemp is harder in some ways because then I have to be rooted in reality and make sure that I’m not throwing things around that don’t make sense. Sometimes I wish my life was a little more paranormal and I could explain where the helter all my missing socks go! 
What question have you always wanted to be asked in an interview and how would you answer that question?
Is your husband really an alien?
My answer? Yes. He won’t admit it, but I watched enough Roswell to know that a guy who eats that much hot sauce cannot be human. 
What book are you currently reading?
I’m critiquing a friend’s manuscript right now, which is hard to read while I’m critiquing, but I’m still hooked to CK Bryant’s BOUND (which is free on Amazon). 
You never leave your home without?
Cell phone 
Favorite time of the day?
The morning. If I sleep in too late then I feel like my whole day is gone. 
Everyone should know that you are – ?
A working mother and author. People do always ask ‘when is the next book coming out?’ or wonder where I am during the day. I work a normal day job in auto claims, come home to my daughter at night, and write when I can. If I don’t get stuff out as fast as others, it’s because I’m saving the world one auto accident at a time 🙂
Thanks again for having me!
The Giveaway
Magan has generously provided an eBook copy to giveaway. Rules are in the rafflecopter widget.

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Thanks to Magan Vernon for providing me a copy of My Paper Heart for review.

Interview: Shilpa Mudiganti Blog Tour

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I am so excited to have Shilpa Mudiganti here on my blog as part of the Always You Blog Tour! I read the eARC copy and as a debut by the author, it is awesome! Following is the interview that I did with Shilpa but first let’s get to know the author behind Always You.

About the Author

Shilpa M Mirza grew up making up stories in her head. Starting with innocent babbling, genre of her stories changed with lessons growing up teaches us all. She thought life would be all about her stories until she completed her technical degree. Security of an IT job lured her leaving her stories to continue brew up in her head. Yet soon she had to fall in step with what fate had planned for her and she penned her first romance novella, Always You to be published by Inkspell Publishing. There has been no looking back since then. Juggling her day job as an IT geek, she has penned down her pet project, an exciting fantasy story of lions and wolves which, to her utter delight, is going to see the light of the day early next year. She says you would fall in love with her wonderful hero and heroine.

When she has time to breathe, she spends time blogging, connecting with her readers and spending time with her loving husband. She lives at Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

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The Interview

Hello and welcome to artsy musings of a bibliophile, Shilpa. I read in your biography that you are also an IT geek. Can you tell me a little more about your journey into the world of writing? 
Yes I am. I work as a business analysis/solution architect at a major Internet firm. But my day job is due to my education. But I always loved reading books and fortunately, I felt the urge to write at a young age. My essays at school used to be well received and I realized I can write better than most. But then, I never really thought I can ever be a fiction author. I started freelance writer non-fiction about four years back and renewed my interest in writing after college. It was during one of those phases when I was talking to my friend about a story that I wished I could write, was when I realized may be I should. It was my friend who encouraged me to try it out and looked like I could write fiction. Since then, though unpublished I have penned 2 fantasy novels, one of which I am trying to polish for publication this year. Always You was a quick one but dear to my heart especially because this is my debut book.
I am a regular reader of contemporary romance and I enjoyed reading Always You. What inspired you to write books in the particular genre?
A long weekend of Mills & Boons books! As I mentioned before, I actually write fantasy but I have always enjoyed reading romance too. Books from Harlequin or Mills & Boons are my stress busters where I can just relax and read about hot men. It was during one long weekend when I read about 4 Mills and Boons books that I decided I should write one as well. That was how Always You came about. It started out as a challenge for me but ended up being very close to my heart. 
Was it difficult for you to become a published author or was it a smooth ride?
It was not at all smooth ride but for different reasons. I never bothered sending Always You to big publishing companies because honestly, this book is too small for that. So, my experience has been with small publishing companies which unfortunately, isn’t that great. But it was a good learning experience and I am glad I went through it!
What was your inspiration to write Always You?
Lots of romance books and hot men!
I liked the character names in Always You a lot, how do you come up with character names? 
It’s actually quite fun. I know my book’s characters and usually we have a picture of them. So, I just simply browse through a lot of names (A LOT) and say them aloud to get a feel. It depends on how the character is. For example, Alex or Alexander Knight is handsome hot, rich, tough and yet romantic. The name just felt right for him when I said it aloud. 
Where do you do your writing? Is there a special corner in your home or a specific time that you write during? 
No. With my day job that usually stretches to unholy hours, I write just about anywhere and on any device. I write on my phone, laptop, iPad, and paper. Usually by the time, a book is over, I have the work scattered on all these four devices and a lot of syncing is done later. That is why I love apps that let me sync all the devices! haha!
What book, if any, are you currently reading and who is your favorite author? 
I am currently reading Archangels’ Blade by Nalini Singh. My favorite author. Hmm. This is tough because I enjoy a wide range of books. But the one who would always be my favorite is Ayn Rand. She is more of a philosopher than an author. The only reason she qualifies as author because she wrote The FountainHead and Atlas Shrugged (and few other books explaining her philosophy). But her book left an indelible mark on my life and it continues to motivate me. So, I would say its Ayn Rand.
What is your next book, Painting Ethan, all about?
I am actually working on two books right now. Painting Ethan which is a romantic story and The Dark Morning, book one of a fantasy series. I am not sure which one is going to come first but at least one of it will be out this year. Painting Ethan is about a recovering drug addict who meets Ashley, a content writer at their bus stop. Its a bitter sweet story about his struggle to not be close to Ashley who brightens his life with just a look. It has a very nice ending but I sincerely hope readers like it. It is intense like Always You and both Ethan and Ashley are lovely.
The Dark Morning, on the other hand, is the book one of a fantasy series called Legends of Elavanh. It is the story of Aira, who discovers her role in the magical shape-shifting tribe of Raikas and also gets to meet two attractive brothers Akshit and Samar. Its an action packed book and very unique considering it is based in the deep jungles of north east India. I cannot wait to share the books with all!

Thanks to Shilpa for the interview. It is great to feature her on my blog!

What do you think, guys?