Giveaway and Interview with Nana Malone and her book Forsaken Protector

Hello and Welcome to this stop on Nana's tour!!  I was lucky enough to catch an interview with her and this is what she had to say:

How old were you when you first realized you wanted to write?

I was thirteen when I first started writing bad teen angsty poetry, but I was twenty-three when I started writing for book publication.

Most authors have an unusual story or way that they come up with their ideas for books…Do you have one?

Besides taking a notebook into the shower with me?  Lol. No.

What was your biggest influence that steered you towards writing?

I’ve always loved books and voraciously read.  I have my mother to thank for that.  But as far as writing my own stories. I have a little book called Bridget Jones’s Diary to thank for that.  It was the first book where the writer’s voice spoke to me and made me feel like I could do that.

I have to ask, what are the hardest scenes for you to write?

The family dynamic scenes.  It’s so hard not to let my own family dynamics influence the scenes.

Are sex scenes difficult for you to word?

HAHAHHA.  Yes a little.  But usually I just say forget it and use the word I want.  Readers don’t seem to mind.

Do you see yourself writing in another genre?

Right now I write in Paranormal Romance and Contemporary Romance.  One of these days I’ll finally get that YA book done.

Has your family been supportive?

My husband is great about my writing.  Always gives me time to get it done.  My two year old is far less patient.  Lol.

Are any of your characters reflective of you?

Of course.  Every single character of mine has a little piece of me in them.

What do you like to do when you're not writing?

I’m usually reading or chasing around my daughter.

Who is your favorite book heroine?

Lizzie Bennet Pride and Prejudice.

 

Do you have any unusual habits that revolve around writing?

Lately, I’ve taken to trying a little meditation practice to help clear my mind and focus.  So far it seems to be helping.

What is you favorite mystical creature?

Unicorn.

What were some of your biggest challenges at the beginning of your career?

You mean besides not having a clue what I was doing? HAHA.  Seriously, I was bad.  I knew nothing about characterization, plot, or structure.  And I was arrogant enough to think it would be easy.  I learned soon enough that I needed some classes and a ton of help.

How do you feel about reader comments?

I love to hear from readers.  Good and bad.  I’m serious.  If it’s good, it helps keep me going.  If it’s bad and constructive, it helps me grow, so bring it on.

Do you have any advice for new authors?

Write.  Stop worrying about your Facebook presence or your Twitter feed and write.  Learn as much as you can.  Listen to your gut and above all get some constructive feedback on your book.  And Moms and Boyfriends don’t count. You need brutal honesty from someone who reads your genre.

Where are your books available?

Game Set Match: Amazon, The Wild Rose Press, All Romance Ebooks, and Barnes and Noble

Reluctant Protector Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords and All Romance Ebooks, and soon to be Audible.com

Forsaken Protector: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, All Romance Ebooks and Smashwords

Sexy in Stilettos: Amazon and soon to be Audible.com

What can we expect from you in the future?

You can expect more action and romance for sure.  Sultry in Stilettos is next in line, then after that I’ve got Wounded Protector coming up.  So busy busy.

Where can we reach you and become informed of updates?

Join me at www.nanamalone.com or www.facebook.com/nanamalonewriter, or www.twitter.com/nanamalone

Thank you so much for having me.

I'm so glad you could come!!  Now let's take a look at the book:

The enemy of her enemy is her friend.

Almost one year after escaping Gentech Facilities, Symone Jackson lives in the shadows with her nightmares. Thanks to horrible genetics experiments at the hand of Peter Reeser, her mere touch is lethal. It may be safer to stay in the darkness, but despite the monster she has become, she wants to be the hero…and only one man can help her.

Garrett Hunter thought he was one of the good guys, but on routine surveillance of a suspected terrorist, he discovers the awful truth…he’s not the only super human around. When Peter Reeser gave him the opportunity to beat a debilitating illness he jumped at the chance. But his decision to save the enemy—Symone Jackson—will endanger the only family he has.

The way to salvation is with Garrett’s help. Can Symone overcome her mistrust and stop living in the shadows? Or will her nightmares become reality?

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