Meet our lovely guest author, Tish Thawer
Where
are you from?
I was born and raised in
Missouri, currently live in Arizona, but my heart resides in the mountains of
Colorado, where I lived for 15 years.
Why
do you write? To share all the stories that have
churned in my head and heart for so long, that I can't possibly keep them
contained for another single moment. LOL
What
inspired you to write your first book? After a dream, I woke up with the title
of the first book in my head and literally, moments later, I knew it was going
to be a unique story about a human girl named Rose with secrets, and Christian,
the vampire who loved her. Within minutes, I had the other two titles as well.
What genre do you typically write? Paranormal
Romance
Do
you feel like you have a specific writing style? I'm
not sure, really. I know I'm a pantster, but write in a linear fashion; from
point A to Z, straight through from beginning to end. Then I go back and push,
pull, cut, twist, dissect, destroy, and then re-create.
How
long does it usually take you to write a book? About
four to five months if I put my nose to the grindstone. Which usually doesn't
happen since I have a husband, five kids (three of my own, plus my niece and
nephew that I take care of), and seven animals. O.o So.... with that being
said, let's say a solid year-and-a-half.
What
do you do to conquer writer’s block? Walk away. Read. Watch movies. Anything
but worry myself into a tizzy. I know my muse will spark when it's the right
time. I just try not to stress about it.
What
can you tell us about your favorite character from your book? Oh
man... this is hard. I love all my main characters, but quite a few of the
secondary ones have my heart as well. Rose and Christian (The Rose Trilogy) are
by far the most romantic and "meant for each other" of the couples,
while Aryiah and Damarius (The Ovialell Series) are definitely the hottest!!
Raven and Michael (The Women of Purgatory) are just settling into each other at
the end of Raven's Breath, and I think they
are the most dynamic to me
at the moment.
What
actor or actress would you like to see play your character in the movie
adaptation? Oh gosh, that's a hard one. Off the top
of my head, for Raven, I guess I'd say Megan Fox.
Who
is your favorite author and what is it about them that inspires you? Gena
Showalter! I love that she can cross categories so seamlessly, young adult to
adult, and still stay true to her genre. That's what inspires me to write YA,
NA, and adult, because each of those is truly a part of who I am as a person
and a writer.
What book are you reading now? None. I simply don't have time, but next on my list is
The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness, when I can catch a break.
What are your current projects? Dark Abigail (The Women of Purgatory Book #2) and Queen of The Witches (Ovialell Book #2).
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book? Um...I don't think so. Only because it ended up twisting in on itself and becoming something I could have never imagined. That to me it pretty damn wicked.
What are your current projects? Dark Abigail (The Women of Purgatory Book #2) and Queen of The Witches (Ovialell Book #2).
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book? Um...I don't think so. Only because it ended up twisting in on itself and becoming something I could have never imagined. That to me it pretty damn wicked.
Do
you have any advice for other writers? Don't stop. If writing is your passion,
keep working hard. Do your research, hire reliable professionals, and tell your
story.
Do you have anything specific that you want to
say to your readers? Thank you! As generic of an answer as it
is... it's truly how I feel. A humble thank you from the bottom of my heart for
taking a chance on my books. Your support means the world to me.
Will she be your Grim Reaper or your Saving Grace?
Raven can breathe life into you, or siphon the life from you...the choice is yours.
They say your life flashes before your eyes when you die. But what you didn't know...your last thoughts determine whether Raven becomes your grim reaper or your saving grace.
Death has a sinister plan, but his favorite female reaper has been given a new power that will combat his secret mission. The only issue...she hasn't discovered it yet.
Will Raven put the pieces together in time, or will Purgatory be destroyed forever?
Raven can breathe life into you, or siphon the life from you...the choice is yours.
They say your life flashes before your eyes when you die. But what you didn't know...your last thoughts determine whether Raven becomes your grim reaper or your saving grace.
Death has a sinister plan, but his favorite female reaper has been given a new power that will combat his secret mission. The only issue...she hasn't discovered it yet.
Will Raven put the pieces together in time, or will Purgatory be destroyed forever?
Exclusive Excerpt From Tish Thawer's
Raven's Breath
"Raven, when was the last time you were sent to Heaven during a retrieval?" His voice was strained and taut.
I
pulled from his grasp and took a quick step back, contemplating the odd
question. It wasn't unusual for me to visit Heaven, or Hell for that
matter; it was part of my job.
"Earlier today, why?"
His jaw clenched, then he and Holli disappeared. Wow. Guess I won't be getting an answer.
I
shook my head and took to the sky, finally heading home for the night.
As I neared my apartment, I saw Garrett rushing up to the main door of
my building. I adjusted my trajectory and touched down gently behind
him.
"Hey! Fancy meeting you here."
"Actually, it's not fancy at all.” His intensity shook me. “I need to talk to you."
"What's wrong?"
"Let's
get inside." He ushered me into the building and up the stairs to my
apartment with the urgency of an undercover spy on a mission.
I flipped the lock. He unceremoniously pushed me inside, slammed the door, spun me around, and pressed my back against it.
"What are you doing?" I demanded.
“I need to check for something." He brushed the hair away from my ears then turned my head from side to side. This is awkward. "Garrett, seriously, what the hell is this about?"
"Not Hell."
"What?"
"Hold
still." The edge of panic in his voice had my heart racing. He
continued to run his thumb over the smooth skin behind my ears and down
each side of my neck. "Oh my God, he was right," Garrett breathed.
I'd had enough. I shoved him off with enough force to push him away from me. "What are you talking about?"
"You've been marked, Raven."
I stared at Garrett like he was an idiot, but it was I who was completely clueless. "Marked? By what? What do you mean?"
"I mean..." He grabbed my arm and pulled me to the mirror hanging next to the front door.
"...Heaven has marked you.”
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