Hey Everyone! Let’s welcome UF author Tracey O’Hara!
I’m loving her Dark Brethren series and can’t wait for more. Tracey has a been so cool and agreed to stop by today, she is also offering a giveaway, so don’t forget to check that out at the end of the post =)
When did you first start writing?
I first starting writing March 2004 and seriously about a year later.
Have you always enjoyed Fantasy?
From a very young age when my 2nd grade teacher started reading Enid Blyton’s the magic faraway tree I was hooked on fantasy.
Why writing Urban Fantasy?
It combines tropes from some of my favourite genres – mystery/thriller, horror, modern fantasy telling and a bit of romance to round it all off.
Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?
Stephen King was a huge influence as was Raymond E Feist. George RR Martin is my favourite story teller. As to books and movies – there are probably too many.
Favorite Paranormal themed Movie?
Perfect Creature – a great vampire movie filmed in New Zealand – kind of Victorian era meets the 1950s.
Favorite Paranormal themed TV Show?
It’s a tossup between Supernatural (love the car) and Being Human (UK)
Favorite Paranormal themed Book?
Dracula – Bram Stoker – my first foray into the world of vampires and other monsters :).
Favorite Author?
George R.R. Martin
Favorite Urban Fantasy Author?
Charlaine Harris
Favorite Genre that is NOT your own?
Fantasy (as in Epic Fantasy – e.g. Lord of the Rings, Song if Ice and Fire etc.)
Favorite one of your Books?
Sin’s Dark Caress
Who is your favorite of your own characters?
Viktor – he was awesome. Oberon too. But I am really loving my next hero Lancelot McManus – he is a burnt out, cynical homicide cop with a drug habit.
Which was the hardest to write?
Death’s Sweet Embrace – it was really hard to get that story out – could be second book syndrome.
What would you be if not a writer?
A computer systems analyst/programmer. That is my day job.
If you Could be a Paranormal Being, Who would you be?
I think I would be a shapeshifter – I like the idea of turning into an animal.
If you could meet any Urban Fantasy Character out there, Who would you like to meet?
Eric Northman from the Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampire series. Esp. if he was the one from TV.
Quickies:
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Vampires or Werewolves? Werewolves
Reading or Writing? Writing
Print or eBook? Fast becoming eBook
Hardback or Paperback? Paperback
Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi
Mc D's or Burger King? Burger King (we call it Hungry Jack’s in Australia)
YA novels or Adult novels? Definitely Adult
Library or Bookstore? Bookstore
Summer or Winter? Winter
The Movie or The Book? The Book
PNR or UF? UF
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
Editing and revising the first draft. I really love making the words come to life – adding in the detail and making the story shine.
What is your least favorite part?
That would have to be getting out that first draft.
The Dark Brethen Series in your own words?
A modern alternate earth reality where paranormal creatures co-exist in a tenuous peace with the human race. A world where the shame of the vampiric Aeternus, the death-high addicted Necrodreniacs, hunt and feed on hapless humans. Where shape-shifting Animalians feud with each other. And where corporations can be run by actual magic-wielding witches.
But there's a veiled danger that threatens them all – human and parahuman alike. Stirring behind the scenes is the pure, beautiful evil of the Dark Brethren.
Any plans for more Books in the series?
Yes – though not sure how many at this point – at least one more.
What is coming up next for you?
Book three in the Dark Brethren series – Sin’s Dark Caress
What are you working on right now?
Sin’s Dark Caress
Do you have any advice or tip to those that want to become a published Author someday?
Yes – work on your craft a lot. Learn as much as you can and don’t be in a hurry.
Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?
THANK YOU ALL for buying my books and loving my characters as much as I do.
Thank you so much for being here!
It was my pleasure – thanks so much for having me. :)
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nedsped at verizon dot net
I don't think I can remember any other author saying they liked the editing part of a book the best.
Usually they seem to dislike it.
Good for you though.
Carol T
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I agree, being a shape shifter would be awesome!
Sounds like an awesome read :-) !
Love the interview.
msuck27@hotmail.co.uk
I would love to be a shape shifter. How awesome is that. But it has to be the shifter that can do anything, cuz that's the best :)
Thanks for thie interview!
Syki
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Great interview!!! Eric Northman is the best!
Congratulations on your new release! I'm looking forward to reading this one as I loved book one.
LadyVampire2u AT gmail DOT com
Congrats on the new release! It was a fabulous read and can't wait for more in the series!
Lovely interview! Love the pic of your office below! Such a nice big desk and bookshelves! You can never have too many of those!
Thanks for sharing. The book sounds great. Hope to win.
m.rameyATymailDOTcom
Wow, I never realized that the author is a programmer by day, writer by night!
aikychien at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the interview and giveaway! I love Eric! :) I also like editing, but I always thought I was weird like that. :)
Mandy
I'm a big Charlaine Harris/Eric fan too. Love your writing set up, it almost looks like a space control center. I can tell serious work gets done there.
Great interview, i love Eric too:)
misadevilgirl at seznam dot cz
I've never heard of Perfect Creature...may have to check that out...
methirteenATyahooDOTcom
Love the covers and the books sound fantastic!
yadkny@hotmail.com
Oh the story sounds fantastic! I would love to check it out! The cover art was amazing and the interview really good. I cannot wait now to read this series.
I haven't read your books yet, but they are on my wishlist - thanks for a great interview and making me even more curious about the books ;)
greetings, Ina
Would love to read this!
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Sounds like a really good book I would love to read. Tore923@aol.com
Nice interview :)
I wouldn't mind meeting Eric either, not one bit
Thanks for the chance to win this and great interview
Oh this series has been on my wishlist for a while. Love the interview. Makes me want it more!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway -- the books, and the whole series sounds great!
I'd love to read this.
Sounds great. I would love to meet Eric from the show. Although Im pretty sure I wouldnt be able to say anything.
Congrats for the release! I'd love to read the book!
thanks for the giveaway!!!
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Sounds like it will be a really good book! I am looking forward to reading and reviewing!
My friend suggested I pick up the first book in this series - but then we had an epic falling out and...yeah.
Definitely gonna grab a copy now! LOL
What a great interview and giveaway. x
thanks for the great giveaway! :) will love to read the book!
"A modern alternate earth reality where paranormal creatures co-exist in a tenuous peace with the human race." Sounds like MY kind of book! LOL
i'm in!!
Yeah it would be fun to be a shapeshifter, I see myself as a domestic cat lol.
Thanks for the giveaway ^_^
faefever25 at hotmail dot com
I'm a huge George R R Martin fan.. I cant wait til his next book comes out. Very interesting series.. would love a chance to read the book
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Sorry I am so late - I have just moved house and have only just had internet reconnected. There are some awesome comments here. :) Thank for entering and thanks to Larrisa for running this blog. It's one of my faves to read.
Congrats on the new book and I'm loving all the covers.
frellathon(at)gmail(dot)com
Can't wait to read these books. I've had my eye on them since I first saw the awesome covers!
being a shapeshifter would be awesome! And, yes, Eric Northman is the stuff of dreams... :P
I would love to read this book, thanks for the chance to win it.
Ah...a fellow Pepsi lover! I'm drinking one and reading right now!
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cindymac52(at)copper(dot)net
Thanks for the giveaway! This is a new author for me but after reading your interview I'm convinced I would like her books. Count me in!
BornajhawkATaolDOTcom
Great interview I love wqerewolves too and I would also pick shapeshifter if I could be a paranormal being .
flanagan@mebtel.net
<3 Supernatural and Being Human. Both great shows. Great Interview
Hi Tracey and Larissa
Thanks for the interview and giveaway ^_^
Loking forward to read your book Tracey, and I love the cover with female character, love me some ass-kick heroine! :D.. Ditto for the quickies, I find werewolf more interesting than vampire ;)
sawamura_foxman at yahoo dot com
awesome interview. I love the cover!
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Thank you for tis giveaway and wonderful interview. I love finding out about new authors. :)
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