Danger: Women Writing

Right now, I am working on a Fallen Angel book–and having a fabulous time writing it. This is the second Fallen Angel of Death book that I’ve written (I believe the first has a tentative release date of Fall/Winter 2011).

I love my angels. They aren’t cute and innocent. They’re dangerous, bad, and sexy.

But–they are also research accurate (well, okay, I blended the research with my own twists; I do like to twist things up). The hero of my current book in the infamous Sammael. Yes, I like to call him Sam for short. Sam was an archangel, and his name loosely means “Venom of God”–didn’t know that until I started researching. I wanted to write about Sammael because he’s been viewed as both good and evil over time, and I sure do like that mix. After all, who is totally good or totally evil?

In addition to the angels of death, punishment angels also feature prominently in the stories that I’m writing. Trust me, you don’t want a punishment angel after you! Though a few of them are loose in my books…

So many angels. I didn’t realize quite how many were out there until I started exploring. Some of my favorite “types” (which means they are totally in my books) are: punishers, guardians, and messengers.

Oh, and for a bit of lore…did you know that if an angel is close, you will smell the scent of flowers?

If you have some angel lore to share, feel free! I love hearing more angel tales.

Thanks!

Cynthia Eden
www.cynthiaeden.com
DEADLY FEAR–available from Grand Central Publishing (Forever)
BELONG TO THE NIGHT–available now from Kensington Brava

I’m a fan of authors who do books in a series. For me, there’s no limit to how long I’ll stay involved with the series as long as the author keeps things fresh and moving forward.


There are some truly *great* series out there right now. Lisa Kleypas just finished her Hathaway series, which I’m very sad to see end. Christina Dodd has her Chosen Ones series which rocks – and is a spin off from her fabulous Darkness Chosen series! Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breed series is another favorite of mine.


There’s also Larissa Ione’s Demonica series, Krelsey Cole’s Immortals After Dark series, Stephanie Lauren’s Bride Quartet, Marjorie M. Liu’s Dirk and Steele series, Alexandra Hawkins new Lords of Vice series, Caridad Pineiro’s Calling series, Cynthia Eden’s series (Midnight trilogy, Night Watch series, and newest Deadly series), Jennifer Haymores historical series, and Lisa Renee Jones’ upcoming new Zodius series.


And so many more!


With so many to chose from, has it become something you, as a reader, don’t care for? Or do you feel as if you’ve been given a smorgasbord of series to choose from?


hugs,
D

I am currently listening to ACHERON on audio. Love it. I had put off this book a long time because its just so long. The audio is 22 hours. But you know what? It has flown by and distracted me WAY WAY too much. Ach has been on my mind when I need to have DAMION my next Renegade on my mind! Holter Graham is the audio reader and aside from one female voice he did, I just love him. Sunshine from Talon’s book did a quick on scene visit and he made her sound like a country hick that had me cringing. But all his other voices are just perfect and he is SO Ach to me.

I’ve heard a lot of people say they wish there would not have been so much back story about Acheron’s past and his brutual family, but I was so absorbed by it. I wanted to see him win, to overcome. Yes, it was sad, but it helped define who he is and why his HEA is so important. He DESERVES it.

I think I am enjoying the audio much more than I would have the book because it feels like ACH is telling me his story.

So if you have, or haven’t, read Ach — the audio is such a good, entertaining version of the book.  Kudos to Holter Graham for a magnificent job of bringing a great story to life!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I am getting deeper and deeper into the suspense elements in my stories. And because I am going so deep, I want to make certain that I am doing the best possible research.

Enter Sisters in Crime…

Sisters in Crime is a national organization designed to promote women in writing–specifically in suspense and mystery areas. I’ve been a member of the national organization for a while now, but, recently, some writing buddies and I decided that we should form a local chapter in Mobile, Alabama. We want to bring experts in to talk with us, we walk to take exciting “field” trips that will give us hands’-on experience. We’re ready for some up-close and personal research.

So, with the soon-to-be formation of this group, I should (hopefully) have some fun videos and photos to share with you in my research posts. Stay tuned for those!

This weekend, I am heading off for another tour of the haunted lighthouse in Pensacola, Florida. The camera is ready, and I’ve warned my companions that I’ll be filming. Check back next week for the photos!

Those are my weekend plans…what are yours? Share!

Cynthia Eden
www.cynthiaeden.com
DEADLY FEAR–Available now from Grand Central Publishing (Forever)
BELONG TO THE NIGHT–Available 9/7/10 from Kensington Brava (mass market re-release)