The Darkening: 5 Fun Facts with Caris Roane
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Sensual Sundays…Mandays…Teasedays…Hot Hunk Fridays…these are events that this week’s guest, prolific author Caris Roane, holds on her website. Are you getting the picture here? Caris writes super sexy stories!
For a long while, Caris wrote Regency romances under the name of Valerie King. These days, she’s known for her Guardians of Ascension series, which New York Times bestselling author Lara Adriad dubbed as “sexy, cool, edgy romantic fantasy….”
This week, Caris is sharing five fun facts about her novella, THE DARKENING, and giving away an ebook copy as well as some fabulous swag. Please give her a warm welcome to the blog, and don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win on Friday!
Meanwhile, I hope all of you have a happy Valentine’s Day. Love is all around us. Let’s share it and celebrate it!
Hugs from Kieran :>)
THE DARKENING
A Guardians of Ascension Novella
February 14, 2013
A tortured warrior and a peace-loving counselor battle to protect Second Earth against a powerful dark force…
He thwarted connection of any kind…
Fearing that his newly emerged grayle power will kill innocent ascenders, Samuel Daman struggles to keep his distance from beautiful Vela Stillwell. But the breh-hedden has struck and her light floral scent tears at his restraint. When the enemy draws them both into the darkening, a place of secret travel for Third ascenders, will Samuel learn to control his power, or will he destroy what he desires most?
She hid from grief…
Vela Stillwell wanted a new life, away from Militia Headquarters, away from the reminder of all she’d lost when her husband died five years earlier. Seeking a more reclusive occupation, she finishes her last day of work only to have Samuel Daman and the infamous breh-hedden sweep through her life. Though trying to disconnect from her new emerging power and from Samuel, the call of the darkening pulls Vela into an adventure that both terrifies her, yet reveals the truth about her deepest desires. Will she succumb to the breh-hedden, or will her fears prevent her from living life to the fullest?
5 Fun Facts About THE DARKENING:
1. I listened to the soundtrack from the movie, “Inception”, over and over.
2. I kept sniffing a candle that had a fragrance called, “Sweet Peas”, which figures into the storyline.
3. While writing THE DARKENING, I kept picturing the hero with a smoky aura, very sexy.
4. Though THE DARKENING is a novella, I worked in my usual epic themes, like just how much should the individual give up in times of war.
5. And finally, I collected note-cards and other swag with red hearts on them to give away because THE DARKENING releases on Valentine’s Day. Which means, that I’ll be sending out a gift pack of these goodies in addition to an e-copy of THE DARKENING!
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Leave a comment to be entered to win an ebook copy of THE DARKENING by Caris Roane along with a fun swag pack and a signed copy of IF YOU GIVE A GIRL A VISCOUNT. Giveaway open to US/CA. Ends 2/15.
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Caris Roane has published over fifty Regency romance novels and novellas under the pen name, Valerie King. In 2005, Romantic Times gave her a Career Achievement award in Regency Romance.
Having enjoyed the paranormal genre, Caris created a unique vampire world based on ascending dimensional earths in a series called Guardians of Ascension.
Her most recent self-published project, THE DARKENING, launches February 14th, just in time for Valentine’s Day. THE DARKENING continues her Guardians of Ascension series.
Caris lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her two cats, Sebastien and Gizzy.
Connect with Caris:
Author Site | Facebook | Twitter
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Claiming your prize: Winner will be contacted via email and will have 7 days to reply, or a new winner will be chosen.
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Category: Contests, Guest Authors, Post by Kati | Tags: 5 fun facts feature, caris roane, the darkening 14 comments »
February 11th, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Great post! This books sounds awesome. I love when characters just can’t stay away from each other. And Inception is just plain awesome. That soundtrack is amazing!
February 11th, 2013 at 2:26 pm
I love these weekly contest. Introduce me to many interesting facts about my favorite writers and some new writers.
Sounds like a terrific book!
February 11th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Hi, Everyone!
One of the best things about self-pubbing is the ability to keep living in a world you’ve created, story after story. Guardians of Ascension has been one of the best experiences of my life!
Hope you can join the journey!
Hugs,
Caris
February 11th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Thanks for the fun post and congrats ladies on the new releases! I’ve read such awesome reviews for both your books and I’m dying to read them
February 11th, 2013 at 9:06 pm
Wow! That little bit grabbed me and now I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the chance, I am a big fan
February 11th, 2013 at 10:12 pm
I love to hear about the authors and new books. These ways are the way I find my new books to read. So thank you.
February 11th, 2013 at 10:13 pm
Mmmm Caris I’ve smelled a candle called that before and it smells so good!
Congrats on your soon to be release! What a great day for it
February 11th, 2013 at 10:15 pm
Always open for new authors and new stories to take a walk with. Really liked the 5 fun facts also.
February 11th, 2013 at 10:32 pm
Interesting post; not sure about “Sweet Peas” scented candles, though!
February 11th, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Thanks for the info on a series I haven’t read yet. I have read some of the Impossible Bachelors series but not all of them. Thanks for the great giveaway!
February 12th, 2013 at 8:40 am
Before book blogging I never realized how important music was to the writing mind.
steph AT fangswandsandfairydust DOT com
February 13th, 2013 at 1:30 pm
Interesting info about the candle.
February 15th, 2013 at 5:51 am
Congratulations on your release. I love learning about what goes on when authors are writing, what music they listen to, the smelling of the candle, etc. I hope that the story does great
June
February 16th, 2013 at 10:04 am
Thanks, Everyone!
THE DARKENING was great fun to write! In the past, I’ve also listened to the soundtrack from the movie, Twilight, and now that I’ve said these words I’ll have to put it on again! Music is important to me as an author and watching movies also has an important place in my creative process. I’ve enjoyed ‘film’ almost as much as books…almost.
Keep reading!
Hugs,
Caris