Midnight’s Lover: 5 Fun Facts with Donna Grant
Winner, winner…Josette Schaber!!!
Donna Grant is a dynamo! This NYT and USA Today bestselling author sold her first novel while displaced by Hurricane Rita in 2005. And she’s been going nonstop ever since, taking the publishing world by storm with her Dark Sword and Dark Warrior series. All told, she’s written over 40 books and novellas spanning multiple genres. I’m proud that we have the same publisher and am always inspired by how much Donna cares about her fans. She’s even holding two reader events in 2013, one in Nashville and one in San Francisco.
I’m so glad she’s with us here this week. It’s with great pleasure that I present you with a fabulous excerpt from Midnight’s Lover, followed by Donna’s 5 Fun Facts (which I truly loved), and a giveaway, too. Speaking of giveaways, Donna did an amazing 12 Dark Days of Christmas giveaway at her blog–second year in a row!! Make sure you make her website a favorite so you can stay in touch with what she has going on there in 2013.
Midnight’s Lover
Dark Warrior #2
St. Martin’s
June 26, 2012
Defenders against evil. Bound by the gods. The Dark Warriors are taking their battle from ancient Scotland to the modern world—where a woman’s love can set them free…
A WARRIOR’S PASSION
Driven by the fierce god within him, Highlander Ian Kerr is sworn to fight for the land he loves—and the brother he lost. But when he’s magically transported four centuries into the future, he finds himself fighting his own desires—for a beautiful, bewitching woman who could hold a warrior spellbound…
A WOMAN’S MAGIC
Danielle Buchanan has heard the legends. She has felt the power of Druid blood in her veins. But she has never known a man as fearsome—or as haunted—as the warrior Ian. With her magic, Dani must help him battle an ancient evil. With her heart, she must join him in his quest. But only with her soul can she free him from his curse…and seal their fates together.
5 Fun Facts About MIDNIGHT’S LOVER:
1. The book was already written and set 1600s Scotland when my publisher asked me to think about switching things up and time travel the heroes to modern day.
2. I listened to several movie soundtracks while writing MIDNIGHT’S MASTER (Thor, Clash of the Titans, & King Arthur).
3. When I rewrote MM for contemporary paranormal, I got to add in so many fun things I experienced after a recent trip to Scotland, like traveling the very, very narrow roads.
4. I had no idea I was going to have so much fun writing my immortal Highlanders into modern day situations like discovering what a razor was.
5. For the first time I got to write “y’all” in the book and not have to make myself change it since the heroine is from Texas!
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New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant writes paranormal romances for St. Martin’s Press. She lives in Texas with her husband and two kids.
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Category: Contests, Guest Authors, Post by Kati | Tags: 5 fun facts feature, donna grant, giveaway, midnight's lover 48 comments »
December 31st, 2012 at 11:23 am
I discovered that Donna is a great writer, she makes us dream. I loved her Highlander series and I recommend them to every one who loves Highlander…I adoure time-travel stories such as her Dark Warrior!
Donna is the Best!
December 31st, 2012 at 11:26 am
Oooooh… I love these books. Love time travel stories especially.
December 31st, 2012 at 11:47 am
I love reading book written by Donna Grant, I have never been disappointed and always excited about the next book. I do have to say the fun fact number one, I wouldn’t mind reading the original copy of MM…
Scotland 1600!!! *Sighs* lol…
December 31st, 2012 at 11:51 am
this book looks very good thanks for the fun facts and new read
December 31st, 2012 at 11:57 am
Love Love LOVE Donna’s books!!! Thanx for the chance to let us win!!!
December 31st, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I started reading Donna’s books a few years ago when I started reading again once my kids were old enough to be more on their own. My husband was traveling then and cuddling up with a good book helped me get through the lonely nights. I totally have a love affair with Donna’s highlanders!
December 31st, 2012 at 2:36 pm
Ms. Grant is a very good writer, indeed, to be able to “switch things up and time travel the heroes to modern day.” I would think it extremely difficult to switch horses like that. So I’m anxiously awaiting Ms. Grant’s latest…I love time travel AND stories set in Scotland.
December 31st, 2012 at 5:29 pm
This sounds like a book I’d love to read!
December 31st, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Nicole – Thank you, sweetie!
May – Yay!
Candace – You’re too sweet. Thank you!
Melissa – Thanks!
Angel – Awww. Thank you, doll!
Josette –
Thanks, sweetie!
Janice – Whoohoo! Thank you.
Chey – Whoop! I hope you do.
December 31st, 2012 at 5:53 pm
My book club can’t stop talking about you so I need to get in on this action!
December 31st, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Can’t wait to start these books. I loved the Dark Kings books.
December 31st, 2012 at 5:59 pm
Love the fun facts!! All Donna’s books are on my TBR list!! I’ve heard nothing but great things!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
December 31st, 2012 at 6:02 pm
I have three books waiting for me to pick up at the bookstore–books 3-6 in the Dark Sword series. I can’t wait to dive into them!
December 31st, 2012 at 6:08 pm
I would love to win this because I been wanting to read this book lol
December 31st, 2012 at 6:12 pm
I absolutely LOVE Donna Grant’s books!!! Donna, you are an amazing author
Thank you for this awesome giveaway!
December 31st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
you must have wanted to growl (or use your hero’s sword) when asked to make such a major change after it was already written, it’s good that you’re able to find such positives about doing so now.
December 31st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
I would love to win.
Thank you for the opportunity and Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2012 at 6:26 pm
This sounds like an amazing book. I will have to check it out. Thank you for the giveaway chance. Happy New Years!!
December 31st, 2012 at 6:36 pm
I can just imagine how shifting the reality of the characters forward in time would set off so many things to be considered and it was done wonderfully!
Thanks for doing this giveaway. I love the Dark Warriors, started with books 3 & 4 so am definitely wanting to read the first two. Have a Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Donna,I love your books so much.I hopyre you have Happy New Year.
December 31st, 2012 at 6:43 pm
Love ur books.
December 31st, 2012 at 6:50 pm
I am so loving all your books!
December 31st, 2012 at 7:03 pm
What can I say everyone else hasn’t said. Donna writes such great characters and her Heroes are some of thee best Highlanders I’ve ever read. I’m still in love with Lucan, lol and that was Book 1. Unforgettable characters.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity ladies. And Donna, I loved your Dark Days of Christmas event.Happy New Year everyone.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
December 31st, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Ditto to all the above!! I love Donna’s books! Amazing story lines and unforgettable characters. Donna has inspired me to want to write a novel one days.
December 31st, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Thanks for the fun post ladies and Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2012 at 7:28 pm
I haven’t read any of Donna’s books. I love time travel romances so I don’t know how I have missed these. I know have Donna on my TBR list.
December 31st, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Great interview and post. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity and YAY …I live in Canada.
December 31st, 2012 at 8:24 pm
I love Donna’s books. She is an awesome writer. I have read almost all her books and have collected them too. Thanks for post.
Happy New Year
December 31st, 2012 at 8:35 pm
I love that Donna listens to movie soundtracks while writng – I love the soundtrack to Last of the Mohicans.
December 31st, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Love the soundtrack to Thor…one of my favorites this year!
Thanks for the chance to win a signed book! If I do, it means I can pass on my copy of the book to someone else.
Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Great giveaway I love the soundtracks you listened to while writing!!!
Happy New Year!!
December 31st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Interesting facts. Happy new year!
December 31st, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Love Donna’s books! I look forward to reading more! Love that you had such fun re-writing MM! I also loved that you used y’all
December 31st, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Thank you Donna for giving me hours no days full of adventure, hot highland men and love, you are truly one of a kind. Happy 2013 may good things happen to you this year.
January 1st, 2013 at 1:50 am
Thanks for the giveaway. Happy New Year!
mythic021@gmail.com
January 1st, 2013 at 8:00 am
Donna’s books helps me create the perfect traits I want in a guy. Thank you so much for your books and Happy New Year!!
January 1st, 2013 at 9:03 am
That is so fun to know! I love hearing tidbits about the writing process.
AquarianDancer at gmail dot com
January 1st, 2013 at 5:39 pm
These are always so fun to read. Love that you finally got to use yall! LOL and always really enjoy getting to read those scenes where the characters end up in new times and are figuring out new items and such. Such a hoot!
January 1st, 2013 at 7:41 pm
I just finished A Forbidden Temptation and am anxiously awaiting the release of the next book. I have read all of the Dark Sword and Dark Warriors. Some several times. Very avid fan here!!!
January 1st, 2013 at 11:11 pm
Y’all are so awesome. I love reading all the comments. Thank you all *so* much! ::smooches::
January 2nd, 2013 at 10:49 am
I love Donna’s books and I can’t wait to read MM.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy New Years.
January 2nd, 2013 at 11:09 am
Donna is awesome. A fan for a while now and love all her books!
I can’t wait to read the newest releases. I’ve gotten behind on my TBR stack
Happy New Years,
Lori
lorih824(at)yahoo(dot)com
January 2nd, 2013 at 11:13 am
Donna, aren’t they wonderful commenters? I hope everyone’s having a fabulous start to their New Year!!!
Donna, thanks again so much for stopping by my blog!!! It’s such a treat!!!
:>)
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:21 am
Love time travel back and forth to Scotland!!!!
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:22 am
Donna is a great writer and an amazing author. She devotes lots of time and energy to her fans. Honestly, she is the Best! The constant sharing with us makes her special in my book!
January 3rd, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Hi! Thanks for this fun post! I love Donna’s Highlander series and after reading the blurb of Midnight Lover I really want to start this new one. Highlander and Time Travel I’m in!
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:47 pm
Is this still open for the giveaway? I sure hope so! I so want to read the Midnight Warrior series. Highlanders, time travel and romance…Yippee!! And you are including a copy of Keiran Kramer’s book. I feel weak in the knees with excitement. Thanks for the giveaway! jepebATverizonDOTnet
January 5th, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Love Highlanders and Time Travel!