Please tell us a bit about yourself:
I was born and raised in Barbados, and I
still live here. That saying about there being no place like home, is very
true. My day job finds me as a freelance graphic artist, but lately, the
writing has taken over. My writing really kicked off very early in 2008, and
admittedly, I find it much more fulfilling than my graphic arts.
Tell us about The Devil Inside – The To Catch
A Marlin Series #5:
This is the continuing adventures of two
characters that are becoming favourites of mine: Special Inspector Michael
Pedroni and the super sexy vigilante, Jax Marlin. Set in the tail end of the 24th
Century, this is a futuristic cat and mouse tale.
In this short, Jax finds herself in
trouble…Here’s a short blurb:
When
her inner demon screamed, Jax Marlin set it loose upon the world’s criminals.
When the demon wanted blood, she gave it like an offering. Special Inspector
Pedroni chases his foe—always a step behind. This time, with heavy heart,
unable to believe his Jax has become a common murderer.
After
the events with the Necromancer Killer, after having to set her prey free, Jax
struggles to come to terms with her decision. Her inner monster, one she’s kept
at bay for years, surfaces in outrage and goes on a rampage. Can she stop in
time before her sanity is lost? And can Pedroni come to terms with what she’s
become?
What inspired you to write this particular
story?:
A sexy vigilante in the future, with a cop
chasing her because he’s obsessed and very smitten? Why not!
Please share a favourite snippet from your
book:
There’s just so many that are my faves. But this
would have to be from the first book (a full-length), To Catch A Marlin, cuz I
mean, it’s got ship-porn! Come on! It’s where Pedroni is in pursuit of Jax and
finds a ship. With him are two assistants he’d rather not be with:
The captain’s voice came over the PA. They were within range
of the distressed ship. Markings indicated it was Sorensen’s sexy Q-Class
cruiser. Even with his limited knowledge of spacecrafts, Pedroni knew regular
private citizens were rarely given the okay to purchase war cruisers. Of
course, with Sorensen’s criminal connections, he was hardly surprised. Still,
as he looked out the window he was impressed by the super-sleek, dark silver
cruiser, shaped like a hawk in flight—hooked beak and all. Q-Classes had the
capacity to hold 200 fighting men and women for lengthy tours, a transport
shuttle and a small drop ship skiff in its hold, full munitions in the armory,
war-class speed, and shrouding capabilities.
As they approached Sorensen’s cruiser, which appeared dead
in space, Pedroni found two more faces pressed up next to his as he looked out
the side window. Gupta gawked at his right, while on his left, Hassan cooed
with adoration at the sight of the cruiser.
Okay,
it’s a sexy beast of a cruiser.
Pedroni smiled, marveling at the smooth lines and the way
the approaching shuttle lights reflected off its gunmetal silver hull like
dappled sunlight filtering through a canopy of leaves. Rows of reflective
windows lined up in two levels, angled, like cat eyes.
Like Jax’s.
Sexy.
With a gentle flare, like a slender woman’s hips, the rear
thrusters fanned out from the sides and tapered gently apart like long,
graceful legs. The engines were killed and the exhaust ends appeared dark. The
only lights flickering were emergency flashes from the outer points of the
Q-Class.
Either the ship really was dead, or something more sinister
was at work, laying in wait for them to board. Pedroni suppressed the urge to
voice his concerns to the rest of his team. The last thing he needed were
spooked agents watching his back with live weapons.
Which comes first for you – a character's
looks, personality or name?:
I think the general outline comes first. The
bones of the story, like a jigsaw puzzle with lots of missing pieces, that
slowly, you find or uncover as your join them up. At some point in the
searching for pieces, a suitable character, with name and appearance comes
along. The only time I ever came up with the character first, was for To Catch
A Marlin. Surprisingly, it wasn’t Jax Marlin whom I came up with, but Pedroni.
Any tips for aspiring authors?:
Read, read, read. Write, write, write. Develop
thick skin, be open to advice and critiques, have realistic goals and keep your
outrageously wild ideas strictly for the manuscripts. Don’t be afraid to ask
questions. Don’t be afraid, period. You’ll do stupid things, write stupid
things, but it’s all a learning process that will enable you to boldly go where
no one has gone before. And then read, read, read, and then write, write,
write.
Questions for fun:
If you had the power of time travel, is there
anything you would go back and change? Why/why not?:
A time machine in my hands is a very
dangerous device. Very. The list is long of things I’d change or mess with or
just do. Let’s just say, I shouldn’t have one.
What super-power would you choose?:
Invisibility. That, to me, is the most
powerful tool. Ever.
If you could have three wishes, what would
they be?:
Hmm. I’d have to say: Understanding, Contentment,
and Love. With those 3, who needs wealth and health and power?
Coffee, tea or wine?:
All.
What is your favourite book? (aside from one
of your own!):
So many, it’s hard to make a list and not
feel bad about forgetting one. Let’s just say, I read a vast number of genres,
from assorted writers across the field, from indy to superstar famous. And
right now, there’s some seriously good stuff I’m reading from a huge number of
indy writers.
Favourite genre and why?:
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery. Why? Excitement,
thrills, and out of this world places I get to go to.
Favourite colour?:
Black.
Upcoming news and plans for the future?:
Writing some more stuff. Trying to finish and
already finished MS called Bengaria’s War. It’s going into its 5th
draft, and hopefully this will be the last one. Also in the works, more Jax
Marlin shorts, and (groan, not another one) working on a dream I had that I
know would make a super-duper book!
Thank you so much for taking the time to talk
to us!
Thanks again for having me!
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