Do you have a specific writing style?
No Holds Barred. I don’t know if that a ‘style’ but it’s the
way I do it.
Do you write in different genres?
For my fiction works, all of it tends to
be in the romance/relationship/erotica genre whether its’ paranormal based such
as the OF WAR Series or contemporary based such as “Dream Weaver” and “OBSESSION”. I also write non-fiction and have books on
the market concerning magickal herbalism, sex magick, and a photography book
centered on an eminent domain case which took place in my hometown.
If yes which is your favorite genre to write?
I do like writing relationship based
stories the most but my photography is a close second. I have another
photography book planned for mid-2014.
How did you come up with the title for your latest
book?
“Women of War” is the 5th
installment in the OF WAR Series—“of war” refers to Ares God of War in all
instances as he’s the star of this particular show. “Women of War” chronicles
the family history of Alena MacLeod the Lost Queen of the Fey Kingdom and Ares’
ladylove. It centers on the three generations leading up to Alena’s birth and,
of course, her life before she meets Ares. But they’re not just Alena’s
relatives as the reader discovers that Ares was quite well acquainted with his
Wife’s great-grandmother, Shar Draoight the Queen of the Dark Kingdom.
Do you title the book first or wait until after it’s
complete?
My books always title themselves and
usually before I begin writing them.
What books/authors have influenced your life?
I’m a child of the 70s and 80s so I was
greatly influenced by books such as the “Flowers in the Attic” series by VC
Andrews, “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” by Judith Rossner, “Dreams Die First” and a
several other novels by Harold Robbins along with all of Jacqueline Susan’s
works from “Valley of the Dolls” to “Once is Not Enough”. Yes, my reading material consists mostly of
sex. BUT…..
If you had to choose, which writer would you
consider a mentor?
Stephen King. I fell in love with him when
I was in 7th grade and never looked back. While I kept reading all
of the authors above he was the one I really stuck with. I’d mark my calendar
for his new release and save my allowance money to buy it the second it hit the
stands.
What is your current “work in progress” or upcoming projects?
I’m currently working on “Kingdoms of War”
the OF WAR Series Finale which will come out next spring.
Can you share a little of your current work with us?
I'd be very glad to do that. This is
actually the first official little snippet from the upcoming "Kingdoms of
War" the OF WAR Series Finale:
Apollo
looked down at his feet and kicked his feet around a little, "Actually,
we're closer to two hundred million—left alive that is," Apollo proudly
crooned before raising his golden eyes back to the sea to wonder aloud.
That
couldn't possibly be right. There was no way nearly six billion people dropped
dead in a few short months. Apollo was playing her. "You're lying, you
always lie."
"Awww,
Maggie, you wound me." The Golden God hung his golden head but his eyes
didn't stop shining as they stayed fixed on her. Holding her stormy stare firmly
Apollo let his head roll up on his long neck as he wondered aloud. "Maybe
those women in there don't have to die? Maybe I can help."
Ragging
flooded through Alena's small frame. The fine tea cup in her hand tumbled to
the ground at her feet and shattered as she reached out for his throat.
"There is a cure? You son of a
bitch!"
Apollo
stood there unflinchingly at the last second he batted away her angry talons as
though she were no more than a fly.
"Maybe, but you won't find out that way."
Knowing he
couldn't be trusted, Alena took a step back and away from him, a step toward
the edge of the cliff. "You're
still lying! You're trying to get into my head, that's all. You don't have a
cure. This is just another mind game of yours."
"Is
it?" Apollo muttered thoughtfully.
"Hmmmmm. Maybe. Maybe
not."
Surely,
there was some pact with the devil to be made here and Alena wasn't interested
in signing on the dotted line. "Get
out of here. Nothing that comes from
your venomous lips is the truth. You're just a nasty little boy with a wide
cruel streak."
Apollo kept
his voice tight as he bit back the sting of her barb, "Look into my eyes
little Fae then tell me I'm lying," Apollo challenged as he took a
purposeful step toward her. "As for
my cruel streak, you haven't seen the worst of it yet." He glanced down at her hip hidden below the
tight fitting blue jeans. "What did
you tell my Brother about the scar? I
know you didn't tell him it was me or I'd be dead. Is that because you dream of
me in the night? This…nasty little boy." Apollo whispered
seductively. "Now that the belt is
no longer between us do you lay awake aching to know how I'd feel inside
you?"
Instinct
took over and Alena's little hand curled up into a tight little fist as she
landed a right hook across Apollo's smug face.
"You're a pig!" Alena spat and took another step away from
him, another step closer to plunging off the cliff. "Get out!"
Apollo
rubbed his cheek and ran his tongue along the inside to catch the salty taste
of his Ichor. His golden eyes rolled in
her direction, the rage in them unveiled.
He wanted to hit her back but that wouldn't get him what he wanted. It
wouldn't do him any good if she fell off the cliff either still he ventured one
more step. Alena backed up, lost her footing and began to topple just as he
slipped his arm around her waist to catch her. "Fine," he whispered
holding her close, "but when their eyes are glazed and the fever hits
their brains, when they're foaming at the mouth, snarling, trying to bite
everything that comes into view as they twist and turn in agony, " he
glanced off toward the cave's opening and then smiled slyly, "don't say I
didn't offer." Twirling her swiftly
back to safety, Apollo chuckled and then disappeared from the cliff.
"I
hate you, you bastard!" Alena shouted to the new night sky with its
millions of twinkling stars.
Do you have to travel much to do research for your
books?
In this economy? Who can afford it? I wish
I could! I’d love to get to Greece one
day but not for research just for the sheer joy of it. I want to see Mount
Olympus with my own eyes and wander the ruins that I’ve written about. I want
to prance around naked on the shores of a secluded Greek Isle, play in the blue
waters, and soak up the sun. I want to break plates and gleefully shout
‘umpah!’ I want to dance until dawn,
drink gallons of Ouzo and just have fun.
Women of War
OF WAR
Book Five
Lisa Beth Darling
Genre: Paranormal
Publisher: Moon Mistress Publishing
Date of Publication: 2/14/2013
ISBN: 978-0615767611
Number of pages:203
Word Count: 58,000
Cover Artist: Lisa Beth Darling
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/02WcvnLy8-8
Book Description:
Venture on a Mystical Journey through Time and Secrets Past
Book #5 in the OF WAR Series spans four generations of women in Alena's family from her great-grandmother, Shar Draiocht the last known Queen of the Dark Kingdom to her tortured daughter Morrowind, to Maven Alena's free-spirited mother and through the lonely life of Alena MacLeod ending where "The Heart of War" begins with the night Alena washes up on Ares' shore. With intensity, lust, fear, and strength these Women of War make their way in the world revealing the hidden truths of the past and Ares true connection to his beloved Wife, Alena.
About the Author:
I've been married for the last 27 years to my wonderful husband and incredibly talented musician & rockin' DJ, Roy. We live in my hometown of New London, CT where we have raised two beautiful daughters to adulthood.
My writing career began in junior high, around the 7th grade. A fact that my fellow students adored but often got me called down to the Guidance Counselor's Office to discuss the adult nature of my early stories. While the experience was never pleasant, I was not deterred by the counselors' worries I was spurred onward by them, as well as by my teachers, and my classmates, I continued to hone my craft throughout those formative years.
Through my full-length novels and series I bring conflict, passion, love, and suspense to unique couples--how about a Greek God and a Fae, a retiring military man and an aging widowed hippie, a famous writer/director and a lonely hitch-hiker, or a b-grade actor and a very lucky first-time author? Since I'm never one to shy away from the less pleasant things in life, indeed I believe that it is in the Darkness where Character is created, determined, and defined, my heroes and heroines have their love tested by demons from within and without.
To date, I have penned some 14 novels and 30+ short stories. All of my books and stories are filled with steamy sex, hot passion, dark intrigue, and nail biting suspense. ALL of my works are intended for a Mature Audience Only this includes most of my non-fiction books. My books are for those who like their reading on the gritty side. They are not intended for the faint of heart or those who enjoy a sweet read.
Also, being a Pagan (which is helpful when I write about the Ancient Gods!) I've penned a few useful guides for Ritual Sex/Love Magick and for those wanting to start out exploring Magickal Herbalism.
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Twitter: @lb_darling
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