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Today
I’m interviewing Suzanne M. Sabol. Her
book, Pool of Crimson, is an Urban Fantasy and was released on July 11, 2012. Midnight Ash, the next in The Blushing Death
Series, will be out in November of 2012.
Please tell my readers a little bit about your
book.
Pool of
Crimson is an Urban Fantasy set in Columbus, Ohio. Urban Fantasy is a gritty genre based in an
urban environment with a paranormal twist.
The undertones are darker, the sex and violence are more graphic and
there isn’t always a happy ending. I
write in both Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance.
How did this story come to be?
I tend
to develop a character first, what his or her problems are and what their
reactions would be in any given situation.
Dahlia came about after talking to one of my employees. This particular woman was named after a
flower and it seemed to fit her. She was
sweet and gentle. I started thinking
about a woman who was named after something delicate and beautiful like a
flower but hard as nails who saw all the darker things in life. Since I’m most comfortable in the paranormal
genre, I started putting together a story to force her into the preternatural
underworld and situations that would test her mettle.
Did you have several manuscripts finished before
you sold? If so, did you send them out yourself?
I had
several manuscripts completed prior to Pool of Crimson selling to Soul Mate
Publishing. I had four for this
particular series, The Blushing Death Series, completed as well as another
dystopian paranormal romance. I sent out
manuscripts religiously. I always had at
least six queries out at a time. I
currently have Pool of Crimson in publication, Midnight Ash (#2) coming out in
November, a contract for #3 and #4 in The Blushing Death Series, and requests
from two publishing houses to view the dystopian paranormal romance.
What is your writing routine like?
I write
important dialogue and outlines out long hand.
I have notebooks for each novel with important plot points and
conversations, as well as post-its on the wall, chalkboard walls filled with
information. I plot out characters,
their likes/dislikes, their backstory, fears, and family histories prior to
starting the hard work of starting chapter 1.
I also outline chapters so that I
know what the conflict is and where the story’s going.
What sort of promo do you do? Do you have
help?
I am
very active on facebook, twitter, goodreads, and pinterest. I have ads running on facebook, romance divas,
and bookdaily.com. I’m also active on several listservs that
help promote my work.
Having achieved your goal to be a published
author, what is the most rewarding thing?
I think
the most rewarding part for me is seeing my work out there, having people
reading it and disappearing into the world I created. I love seeing my name on my work. Seeing my name on something that is published
is a real sense of accomplishment.
Are you a member of any writing
organizations and, if so, have they helped?
I’m a
member of Romance Writers of America and my local RWA chapter, Central Ohio
Fiction Writers. My local chapter helped
me a great deal. They have been
incredibly supportive, providing moral support, critiques on my work and
providing me with the ability to learn with workshops, wonderful guest speakers
every month and conferences. I have met
some fantastic people in my local chapter.
I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.
What’s next for you?
I’m always
writing, editing, and revising. I’m
currently working on The Blushing Death series #5 and #6. I am also working on my dystopian paranormal
romance trilogy. I started a master’s
program at The Ohio State University in August.
This means a lot of course work but it’s very rewarding.
BOOK BLURB
Killing vampires is easy.
Trusting one will be the hardest thing Dahlia Sabin has ever done.
Dahlia has lived a lonely existence as a killer of the undead. Known as The Blushing Death to those that fear her, Dahlia uncovers a plot by Columbus’s Master Vampire, Ethan. He intends to raise a demon from the depths of hell to destroy the city, cement his power, and take control.
In her pursuit to stop a demon from manifesting, Dahlia sinks deeper into the city’s supernatural underworld and discovers that vampires are not only deadly; one in particular could be dangerous to her very soul and her heart. Patrick, the Master vampire’s second-in-command with dark penetrating eyes and a cool, deadly sophistication, can’t stay away and Dahlia can’t tell him no. There’s something that neither of them knows; Ethan wants Dahlia’s unleashed power for himself and is willing to do anything to get it.
Dahlia is in a race against time to send the demon back to hell, at war with her better judgment, trusting a dark and intriguing vampire with his own agenda, while struggling to save her own neck. As the portal to hell opens, Dahlia has only herself to rely on in order to survive, if she can …
Dahlia has lived a lonely existence as a killer of the undead. Known as The Blushing Death to those that fear her, Dahlia uncovers a plot by Columbus’s Master Vampire, Ethan. He intends to raise a demon from the depths of hell to destroy the city, cement his power, and take control.
In her pursuit to stop a demon from manifesting, Dahlia sinks deeper into the city’s supernatural underworld and discovers that vampires are not only deadly; one in particular could be dangerous to her very soul and her heart. Patrick, the Master vampire’s second-in-command with dark penetrating eyes and a cool, deadly sophistication, can’t stay away and Dahlia can’t tell him no. There’s something that neither of them knows; Ethan wants Dahlia’s unleashed power for himself and is willing to do anything to get it.
Dahlia is in a race against time to send the demon back to hell, at war with her better judgment, trusting a dark and intriguing vampire with his own agenda, while struggling to save her own neck. As the portal to hell opens, Dahlia has only herself to rely on in order to survive, if she can …
A little bit about the author
Suzanne M. Sabol began writing at a young age,
completing her first full-length novel at the age of 17. Her love of
everything paranormal and romance began shortly thereafter. She is an
avid reader and writer, focusing mostly in the urban fantasy
genre. She loves reading anything from contemporary single
title romance to detective noir as well as the classics.
Suzanne published her first novel Cursed in 2009, Pool of Crimson in 2012, and Midnight Ash will be available in November of 2012. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with majors in Criminology, International Studies, Russian and Political Science. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration at the John Glenn School of Public Policy. She works full time as a Human Resources Professional and Fiscal Officer.
Suzanne was born and raised in Eastern Ohio where she was more likely to see a deer on the road than a sports car. She currently resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Ross. When she’s not working, writing, or reading, she’s spending time traveling and looking for the next great story. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and Central Ohio Fiction Writers.
Suzanne published her first novel Cursed in 2009, Pool of Crimson in 2012, and Midnight Ash will be available in November of 2012. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with majors in Criminology, International Studies, Russian and Political Science. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration at the John Glenn School of Public Policy. She works full time as a Human Resources Professional and Fiscal Officer.
Suzanne was born and raised in Eastern Ohio where she was more likely to see a deer on the road than a sports car. She currently resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Ross. When she’s not working, writing, or reading, she’s spending time traveling and looking for the next great story. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and Central Ohio Fiction Writers.
How can my readers buy your book?
Readers
can go to the publisher’s home page at www.soulmatepublishing.com
You can
find more information about Suzanne M. Sabol and my book, Pool of Crimson by
Just a
few fun questions to answer if you don’t mind.
1)
What’s your favorite movie?
a.
The Thin Man with William Powell and Myrna Loy
2)
What is your favorite TV show?
a.
Once Upon a Time
3)
What is your favorite thing to drink?
a.
Iced Tea
4)
Who is your favorite author to read?
a.
Jane Austen
5)
What’s your favorite vacation spot?
a.
Barcelona, Spain
6)
What’s the best piece of advice you have been
given?
a.
It’s not brain surgery. Everything else can be fixed.
Thank
you for allowing me to interview you here. Good luck to you in your future!!!
