Hey Guys! Let’s welcome here today Author extraordinaire, Cynthia Eden! One of the nicest authors I have ever met online! =D
Hope you enjoy the interview and the giveaway bellow!
- When did you first start writing?
I think I wrote my first story in elementary school. I was totally addicted to fairy tales then, and it was my own version of Beauty & the Beast.
- Have you always been interested in Romance?
I read my first romance novel when I was about 12 years old. It was THE ASKING PRICE, a Harlequin romance. I instantly became hooked to happy endings.
- Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?
Almost anything can inspire me. I love reading paranormal books and can often be inspired by a trip to the movies. When I saw the Underworld films, they immediately made me want to write a werewolf novel, and Criminal Minds pushed me to write romantic suspense stories.
As for writers, Edgar Allan Poe was one of the first to inspire me. I love his darkness.
- What is your favorite subject in the Romance Realm?
In romances, it is a tough call—because I love to write both paranormal tales and romantic suspense novels. But, either way, my books focus on a lot of intense action scenes, so I’ll just say that the action is my favorite part.
- The sex scenes in your books are amazingly hot. Where do you get your inspiration?
LOL, thank you! Vin Diesel inspires me some…
- Do you find it hard to write them?
I actually think sex scenes are *the* hardest part of writing a romance. It’s not just about the sex; instead, you also have to add emotional layering to the scene and it can be difficult to balance those two aspects.
Favorites:
- Favorite Movie? Anacondas: Hunt For the Blood Orchid :)
- Favorite TV Show? Supernatural
- Favorite Book? Dream Man by Linda Howard
- Favorite Author? Edgar Allan Poe
- Favorite Romance Author? Too many to count! But I’ll list a few…Jayne Ann Krentz, Christine Feehan, Linda Howard, Larissa Ione, Shannon McKenna, Lora Leigh…
- Favorite Genre that is NOT your own? Horror
- Favorite one of your Books? Oh, no! This is like asking me to pick a favorite child (um, that’s easier b/c I only have one child!). When I’m writing a book, that book is my favorite. I am deep into the characters, deep into the plot, and I love the story. It’s the best for me. Then that book ends and I go on to another tale…and the favorite cycle continues.
- Who is your favorite of your own characters?
Niol Lapen (Midnight’s Master) is my favorite. I’d originally intended for him to be a hard-core villain, but over the course of three books, Niol changed. While he never became a “good” guy, he turned into a character who stole a part of my heart.
- Which was the hardest to write? Why? Niol, again! He was a tough guy, but I needed to redeem him so that readers could fall in love with him. However, I couldn’t redeem him too much. Niol was a level-ten demon; he’d never be sunshine and light. I had to balance the darkness in him while showing that he could be a hero, too.
- What would you be if not a writer?
I’d be a school teacher. That’s what I was before I switched to writing full-time. I loved kids, and I always enjoyed hearing their fun take on life.
- If you Could be a Fictional Character, Who would you be?
Mina, from Dracula—and I would totally change that story!
Quickies:
- Reading or Writing? Writing
- Print or eBook? eBook
- Hardback or Paperback? Paperback
- Pepsi or Coke? How about Sprite?
- Mc D's or Burger King? McD’s!
- YA novels or Adult novels? Both, please.
- Library or Bookstore? Bookstore
- Summer or Winter? Summer
- The Movie or The Book? The book
- Romance or Action? Again—both, please!
- What is your favorite part of the writing process?
I love when I first begin to brainstorm a book. Anything is possible when you first begin to type!
- What is your least favorite part?
Editing. I like to get the story out and move forward, editing slows me down.
- The Night Watch & The Deadly series in your own words?
The Night Watch series started from this idea: Sometimes, it can take a monster in order to catch a killer. My Night Watch bounty hunters are all supernatural creatures, and they spend their nights tracking down the killers that human cops just can’t handle.
As for my Deadly series, I think of that as a sexy Criminal Minds. My agents work for the SSD—a fictional branch of the FBI that targets and apprehends serials. The stories are dark, sexy, and full of twists.
- What is coming up next for you?
In July, my werewolf romance, NEVER CRY WOLF, will release from Kensington Brava. Then, in December, ANGEL OF DARNKESS will kick-off my fallen angel series. So far, there are four books planned that will feature my angels of death.
- What are you working on right now?
ANGEL IN CHAINS. It’s the third book in my series. My hero is a guy who needs some serious redemption, but instead, he’s just finding death.
- Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published Author someday?
Yes! Read in your genre—read a lot. The best way to learn craft is to read and study the books that are out there. Follow your dream and don’t give up.
- Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?
Thank you! Thank you for buying my books, for reading my stories! Thank you for the emails you’ve sent!
- Thanks so much for being here!
Thanks for interviewing me! It’s been a pleasure!
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what a wonderful interview, thank you. i love learning more about authors
Ooh what sexy covers, I've wanted to read this for a while!
Great interview! Another great-sounding author that I need to check out! Thanks so much for exposing me to awesome, new books! :)
I can't wait to get the Deadly series. They all sound really good, especially Deadly Heat. I enjoyed the interview & thanks for the giveaway!
What a great interview I really enjoyed it! I can't wait to read these sound so good heard great things about them!Thank you so much for the great giveaway!
Hi Cynthia. Are your books published in ebook format? I'm trying to migrate to ebooks but I couldn't find any in my fav online bkshop (The bookdepository).
I have never read her, but I love both paranormal romance and romantic suspense.
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Ohh I have loved Cynthia's other series and I would love to check this new set out. The reviews have loved it. Thank you for the giveaway.
love your paranormals and am looking forward to reading your romantic suspense as soon as I can get them.
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Ooooh, fallen angels!! You know they are gonna be freaking hot!! Can't wait!
Hi, Larissa! Thanks for interviewing me! :-)
Thank you for checking out the interview, Alice!
Thanks, Karen! Glad you like the covers!
Hi, mpyff! Happy to hear you enjoyed the interview!
Thanks for entering the giveaway, latishajean!
Hi, Linda! They are available in ebook format--I know they're available thru Sony, Kindle, and Nook. I'm not sure why (perhaps the location?), but I think the release date for Deadly Lies on Book Depository is in April.
Ricki, I'm a paranormal and romantic suspense addict!
hank you, Teril!! Glad you enjoyed the Other series!
Thank you, Pamk! And how are you?
D-I love fallen angels! They're dark and tormented, and, hopefully--hot!
Great interview! I keep seeing Cynthia Eden's books around; they're getting good reviews from my Goodreads and Shelfari friends. This makes me look forward to reading her all the more!
I've been hearing a ton of good stuff about these books on goodreads!
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These books sound great! Another new author for my TBR list...its cowering in the corner...
The covers are awesome. The interview was great. I'm ready for the books!!! Scribbling on my list now!
Love to hear about new to me authors. Thank you!
My boyfriend is always saying that since I read so many books from on genre that I could write a book. I guess it's solid advice.
Stephanie
Loved the interview, especially the "Quickies" - I always like to learn more about the person behind the books!
Hi Cynthia, I love your book covers and the storylines sound great. Can't wait to get to know Niol, he sounds rather interesting.
Excellent interview as usual Larissa.
These covers are gorgeouss!!
I love them!
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
oh wow, you know about the first romance you've ever read? I can't remember mine -.-
congrats on your newest release!
greetings, Ina
Edgar Allan Poe for the win! :D
The new Fallen Angel's Series that's coming in December sounds like just my thing. So that's another book to look forward to.
Also, the Deadly series as sexy Criminal Minds? Why oh why haven't I read those books yet. Must rectify that soon.
Great interview. Thanks for the giveaway. Tore923@aol.com
So she just became my favorite author EVER by saying Anacondas:Hunt for the Blood Orchid is a favorite movie! I just watched that on SyFy and I can't really put into words how much I love horrible monster movies. They're the best! And I think her choice of sex scene inspiration in Vin Diesel is fabulous as well. What a fun interview!
Hi there!
I really enjoy the interview and I like the part about having to develop an emotional component to the sex scenes. I LOVE reading sex scenes but I have feel connected to the characters and feel the emotion component as well. Otherwise the sex only will not do a thing for me.
Been reading great reviews about the series and would love to win one of the books.
Thank you!
Ollie aka DarkBloodyVamp
Thanks for the interview! Poe was one of my first inspirational authors too! Congrats on the writing and thanks for popping by! :)
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Hi, Aleksandra! Thanks for chcking out the interview!
Thanks, Galla! I am happy to hear that others are enjoying the books. I sure had a great time writing them!
Yay for good word spreading, meggerfly! :-)
Kimmie, I'm glad you like the covers and the interview!
You should try it Stephanie! Do it!
LOL, those quickies were fun, Birgit.
Thank you, Angela!
Thanks, BooksforCompany! I love the torn look on the covers.
Ina, I have to confess..I know b/c I still have it! It's stayed on my keeper shelf.
LittleMsBookish--Go Poe!
Thanks, Eva! I actually missed the first 2 seasons of Criminal Minds (where was I? What happened?) so when I found out about the show, I had to spend some long weekends catching up!
Glad you enjoyed the interview, Tore!
LOL, thanks, Jenny! I LOVE SyFy Saturday night. Bad horror movies are the best in the world to me. (And I caught the Anacondas on SyFy, too. My husband was like, "You *own* this movie. Why are you watching it right now?" My response: "Um, because it's on and it is AWESOME."
Hi, Ollie! Thanks! I've heard quite a few authors say that the sex scenes can be challenging to write. It's a delicate balance in those scenes.
Hey, Ammy! Poe creeped me out in such an awesome way. He'll always be my fave!
Hot sex scenes and Vin Diesel. You ladies sure know how to grab someone's attention. ;)
And I really liked what Ms. Eden said about Niol. I think it is great when your own character surprises you.
Thank for this opportunity, great interview and make it internationally!!
I'll loved and happy if can get this book as my new collection, please enter me!!
Thanks for interviewing one of my favorite authors. I have read all of Cynthia Eden's books. I too love the character Niol because he is Baad (level 10) yet he has a good side. I love Cynthia's demons-she makes you want to have one of your own.
Great interview :=)
My first romance was a harlequin too, lol, the good old days
I haven't read this series yet, but I'm sure I'll get to it soon.
The Asking Price mmust have really made an impression, I have no clue which was my first romance about 5,000 books later.
Missie, I have always found Vin to be pretty attention-grabbing! :-) And glad you enjoyed my talk about Niol!
Thanks for entering the giveaway, Norida!
Hi, Tina! Thank you!!! There is just something about a guy with a dark edge...
Thanks, Blodeuedd! Those Harlequins get us addicted!
Anne, it hooked me. The second book I read was Jayne Ann Krentz's The Pirate--I've still got both books! The better to remember the start of my addiction. :-)
Love the interview. Many of Miss Cynthia's 'Quickies' answers matched what mine would be. ^_^
Thanks for the giveaway, Larissa!
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Wow! These book covers are HOT! :)
Great interview, I am adding some more books to my TBR list.
Thanks for having the giveaway.
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Yeah for contests! I love your "quickie" questions and the answers. Keep the writing comin'!
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I've only read the Night Watch series so far and LOVED it, I'm looking forward to reading the rest of Cynthia's books!
Loved the interview! I <3 Sprite and Vin Diesel! The covers look amazing.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Cynthia's series seems really great! The covers are making me remember of Midnight Breed series. Maybe it's just the colors! hahahahhah
Tura Lura--we're quickie twins!
Thank you, Library Lady!
Hi, Taylor! Thanks for entering the giveaway!!
Thanks, Crystal! I am so glad you liked the Night Watch books. :-)
Linda, isn't Vin awesome? Can't wait to see the next Fast & Furious movie!
Hi, petit! Thanks for checking out the interview.
Thanks for all the comments, everyone! I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
Can't wait to see the results!
oh my gosh!!! me too!!! i am a sucker for happy endings. i do not read books that have crappy endings
Love the interview! Cynthia, Anacondas Hunt For the Blood Orchid is one of my favorite movie too! :D
Nice interview. I haven't read these books yet but I will be trying them out. I've always secreted wanted to be Mina too, and I can imagine more than one different ending to that story lol.
I haven't been fortunate enough to read any of Cynthia's books, however, I have read some pretty great reviews, have been lucky enough to read this interview and simply adore all the covers in this series.
Thanks for the giveaway:)
Good luck Cynthia!
sarah.setar@gmail.com
I've heard so much about this series. I look forward to getting to read them soon!
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nice prize, her angel series sounds really interesting.
It's my first time to hear Cynthia's name... nice giveaway! I'd love to win one.
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This look really good :) I have already books on my TBR pile and I wish I could win :)
Thanks for this giveaway!
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Thank you for showcasing Cynthia Eden. I've been meaning to try her books for a while and this just convinced me. :)
Another GREAT interview and giveaway!!!
Her books look realy good!
Love this: Favorite TV Show? Supernatural *-*
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Supernatural is my favorite too. Being Human will be my new one after this season. hate to see Supernatural end :(
been eyeing these books for a while. Love the covers.
great, great books and wonderful author!!!
Hi Cynthia,
I love your books and this interview, I also like your choice of your favorite authors because I love Lora Leigh and Jayne Ann Krentz. I also saw that you like Edgar Allen Poe, and just FYI there is a new book out called, "The Raven's Bride" by Lenore Hart it's a historical romance, I don't know if you will be interested but it's just a heads up.
Great interview! I've heard so much about these books!
rootml1@hotmail.com
Love your books! And everytime I read one of your interviews it's like I learn something new, either about you or about your characters & books!
I have the first book in this series, can't wait to get started on it! Thanks for the interview.
Lovely interview! I have one of your books arriving soon. The first book in the Deadly series! I can't wait to read it. I've been hearing great things
Awesome interview and giveaway!!
I loved this interview a new series to add to my tbr list.
I love Supernatural as well
Wow. Finally got onto your site. :)
Love Cynthia's Deadly Lies. Read it for review. It was my first of her books I've read. Loved it! Can't wait to read more.
Thank you for the giveaway!
Thanks for the great giveaway! This is a new author for me but I'm adding this series to my TBR list right now!
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A friend loaned me Deadly Fear. LOVED it. Deadly Heat is sitting in my to be read pile.