Paranormal Suspense / Urban Fantasy / Supernatural Thriller / Light Paranormal Romance
Date Published: June 25, 2015
The world is full of corpses, and Jackson knows them by name. When a group strives to destroy the Inquisition, his powers may be all standing between the supernaturals and extinction.
However, when he learns the truth behind the deaths of his wife and unborn daughter, Jackson may prove to be the greatest threat of all to the survival of mankind...
Interview
What is the hardest part of writing
your books?
This is a
hard question for me to answer. Every book is different. Sometimes the initial
writing of the book is really difficult; certain themes challenge me as an
author, making the process of writing the book exceptionally
challenging—worthwhile, but difficult. Sometimes, the final proofing and
editorial of the book is the most difficult, as it’s really, really difficult
for me to see my own mistakes.
Even using
several editors, inevitably, something
gets missed, which is exceptionally stressful for me.
I’m very
fortunate I enjoy most parts of the writing process, including editing!
Sometimes it’s not easy, but I still like the work.
WINTER WOLF
was the most difficult novel for me to write. It had themes I found
challenging, subject matter that tested my personal boundaries, and characters
who so often fell outside of my original thoughts for them. Of all of my books,
this one took the most out of me.
What songs are most played on your
Ipod?
I have a
variety of different songs, but mostly I’ll pick something that fits my current
mood and put it on repeat. In no particular order, here is a list of the
artists/songs that are most likely to get played: Shut up and Dance by Walk the
Moon, Most songs by The Piano Guys, Try, U & Ur Hand, and Just Give Me a
Reason by Pink, and a variety of Bon Jovi tunes.
If I’m
having a hard time concentrating, I stick with instrumental music. The Lord of
the Rings soundtrack and the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack hold a fond
place in my heart for good instrumental writing music.
Do you have critique partners or
beta readers?
Yes, I do!
Having readers see the book before it’s published is a critical part of my
writing process. Generally, I have 3-5 beta readers for a book and two
editors—more editors if I can afford them. Some of my beta readers are also
editors, which helps a lot. It’s been a long time since I’ve had critique
partners, although I do form partnerships with other authors sometimes. I tend
to work at a frenzied pace, which is often intimidating to other writers. I
don’t like letting things sit too long, so I try to work with those who keep
similar schedules.
What book are you reading now?
To my
shame, I’m currently between books, but I’m about to start Diana Pharaoh
Francis’s Diamond City books. They look right up my alley, and I loved her Path
books a lot. I probably won’t get to start reading the set until December,
though—I overbooked myself (again…)
How did you start your writing
career?
I began my
writing career as a non-fiction ghostwriter. I would write articles and
textbooks for clients, charging an up-front fee for writing their material.
This was my career for about ten years. I got lost along the way, since fiction writing was my first love. It
took me some time to get back on track, but I did, thank goodness!!
BENEATH A
BLOOD MOON is an urban fantasy set in the Witch & Wolf world although it’s
a standalone. This was one of my favorite books to write, and I went far
outside of my normal comfort zones when I wrote it. It releases on November 10,
2015. (Preorders are now available: http://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Blood-Moon-RJ-Blain-ebook/dp/B013T982I0/
)
Sara’s life turns upside down when someone leaves her funerary
urns, black roses, and death threats on her doorstep. Fearing her work as a
stripper and showgirl has put her in the sights of a demented stalker, she
turns to her best friend and fellow dancer for help.
Instead of a safe haven, all Sara finds is betrayal. Hunted by
creatures she once believed were stories meant to frighten children, she is
given a choice: become one of them, or die.
Forced to share her skin with a voracious carnivore and driven
by instincts and desires too strong to resist, Sara must adapt to the changes
in her life or be destroyed by them. Finding a mate is her wolf’s top priority.
If she doesn’t want to become another prostitute in a city full
of them, Sara must learn to control the beast within. With a hungry wolf to
feed and an empty bank account, selling herself to the highest bidder may be
the only way she has to prevent becoming a monster driven to eat anything—or
anyone—unfortunate enough to cross her path.
RJ Blain suffers from a Moleskine journal obsession, a pen fixation, and a terrible tendency to pun without warning.
When she isn't playing pretend, she likes to think she's a cartographer and a sumi-e painter. In reality, she herds cats and a husband, and obeys the commands of Tsu Dhi, the great warrior fish.
In her spare time, she daydreams about being a spy. Should that fail, her contingency plan involves tying her best of enemies to spinning wheels and quoting James Bond villains until she is satisfied.
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