Do
you have a specific writing style?
While this book Courting Moon: Vampyres Desire is in
the first person present tense, I do enjoy writing in the third person as it
gives me much more leeway in telling the story. I felt Courting Moon should be
told from the perspective of the protagonist so that readers may feel her
journey as it plays out. When writing in the third person I try to be as
descriptive as possible while not overloading the reader with too much detail.
With Courting Moon, I chose a more expository style of writing. She’s the one
telling the story so it is told from her point of view, including her bias and
opinions. It really depends on how the characters are developing.
Do
you write in different genres? If yes which is your favorite genre to write?
When I first started out I was writing horror. Many
of my horror novels has elements of romance and erotica in them and I enjoyed
writing those scenes the most. So, I made the transition into romance/erotica
also with paranormal. I feel this genre suits me best. I also like to dabble in
suspense and thriller as well. My favorite genre to write is romance/erotica.
It makes me feel good writing stories with that baseline.
How
did you come up with the title for your latest book?
In the beginning, I was going to call it The
Courting since the story is based on this event, but as the story progressed, I
settled on Courting Moon: Vampyres Desire. It’s based on the desire the two
main characters feel for each other and the journey they must take to be
together.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Yes. That no matter the circumstances be it family,
friends, class, socioeconomic status etc.; if your heart tells you that a
person is right for you then pursue it no matter what.
What
books/authors have influenced your life?
Deception Point by Dan Brown, The
Paper Swan by Leylah Attar, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Venus in Furs
by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Asian Philosophies by John M. Koller.
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I don’t really have any writers in particular that I
would consider a mentor. If I had to choose a writer that I looked up to it
would be Dan Brown.
What
book are you reading now?
Unfaithful (Touched, #2) by Elisa S. Amore
Who
designed the cover of your latest book?
I did :-)
Do
you have any advice for other writers?
The more you write, the more your writing will
improve. Pour your heart and soul into your work. If your characters don’t stir
up emotions within you while you’re writing then neither will it with the
reader. If you’re self-publishing, you must hire a professional editor and
proofreader. No matter how many times you’ve read and reread your work, there
will always be mistakes you cannot catch. Always have fresh eyes on your work
before publishing. Revisit the plot and character development at least twice.
Walk away from your work to give yourself some time to relax before revisiting
the story. This time is extremely important in understanding what issues need
to be addressed. Above all, continue to write no matter how discouraged you
become. Not everything will fall into place in the beginning. It may take
months or even years, but if you’re passionate about writing, you’ll be just
fine.
Do
you have a song or playlist (book soundtrack) that you think represents this
book?
These are the songs I listened to while I was
writing Courting Moon:
Crazy
Moon by Soma Sonic
Touchness by Enigma
Smell Of Desire by Enigma
Sadeness by Enigma
Chronometrorgasm by Eric Echoes
Gravity: Pushing to Pull by Maxwell
The Mystic's Dream by Loreena Mckennitt
Fall Over by BANKS
Repetition by Gaelle
Courting Moon
Vampyres Desire
The Bloods Passion Saga
Book One
Adom Sample
Genre: Magical Realism / Paranormal Romance
Date of Publication: April 28, 2017
ISBN-13: 978-1540823458
ISBN-10: 1540823458
ASIN: B06XYVW1NP
Number of pages: 346
Word Count: 88,500
Cover Artist: Adom Sample
Tagline: How far will you go to be with the one you love?
Book Description:
Two worlds.
Separation and control were all they had ever known. The laws set by the iron fist of the Coven of Vampyres pass down to the human reverts was what their worlds were built upon. Love, passion, emotional yearning and above all, human and vampyre fraternization–all strictly forbidden. Yet, a moment’s encounter would soon change all that. One single embrace would alter their worlds forever.
The young vampyre, Sebastian of Orias, son of a ruling member of the Coven, and nineteen-year-old Kyra Dunning, daughter of the Chief Councilman in the human régime would soon learn what it means to feel an insatiable passion. This feeling caused the forbidden fruit to consume their hearts with hunger neither knew existed. To be apart was to die. Henceforth, they chose to break the rules, defy the Coven, and embrace this connection, regardless of the dangers that may unfold.
With marriages arranged, political power to centralize, and underground dissension to eradicate, both the Coven and the Council will stop at nothing to maintain order. And the love between Sebastian and Kyra, unbeknownst to them, may mean the end of everything they’ve ever known.
Excerpt:
The dark meadows
and midnight air blast through her hair giving off a scent that would attract
any Vampyre for miles. It was there he sensed her. It was there he could no
longer deny himself the pleasure of getting to know who she was. The rules were
set, and the laws were written, but none of that could keep him restrained. Not
anymore.
His emotions
fluttered, leaving him no other choice. He must take that chance, regardless of
the prospect of rejection. For months, he watched her, lurking in the shadows
of their lands, never giving thought as to what would happen if he were to be
discovered. It was a risk he was more than willing to take, if only just to get
a second glance of her beauty.
He was, after
all, the son of a count, and he knew the rules better than anyone.
Fraternization between Vampyre and human was strictly forbidden. The rules were
imprinted in his brain from birth, but he had to choose differently. Was it her
human frailty or the smell of her blood that drew him there every night?
Whatever this enchanting spell was that led him to her lands took total
control, forcing him to do things he thought he’d never do.
Romantic love
was forbidden and after months of obsessing over this human woman, he was
beginning to understand why. All rational thought escaped his mind whenever he
was near her. The erratic and irrational impulses that made him sneak out of
his room, cross the neutral territory, and enter their lands each night had
overwhelmed him. He’d lost control, yet refused to do anything about it. This
was who he wanted to be.
Henceforth, that
night in the dark meadows, basking in the midnight air, he made his approach.
Would she welcome him or fear him? What stories would she have heard about his
kind that could force her to be reluctant by his presence? He had no choice,
for it was too late to turn back now. She was alone, and he would never have an
opportunity like this again. He pushed back the bushes, taking slow steps
toward her. Hesitant, he thought about turning around and forgetting about her.
He knew where this would lead. Still, he interjects his reason and pushes aside
all logic, giving in to his wanting desire.
“Hello,” he
whispered softly from behind. She froze. She knew the end was near. She knew
the Vampyre creeping up behind her would make her his supper if she didn’t run,
and quick. Without thought, she took off screaming for her life. Her action to
his bold move didn’t surprise him at all; the only thing that entered his mind
was how beautiful she looked when she ran away. He didn’t pursue right away. He
stood there paralyzed, fearful that he would be discovered.
If anyone heard
her screaming it would be the end of him. Before she could get too far, he
headed her off, and in a flash was right in front of her. They had collided.
She ran right into him. The touch of her soft warm skin sent a sense of inner
peace and tranquility through this entire body.
They had their
arms wrapped around each other like lovers in need. That sensual gaze he gave
her forced the fear to melt away only to be replaced with apprehension and
embarrassment.
“I will not harm
you,” he said in a passionate whisper.
“What do you
want from me?” Her voice trembled.
“Simple conversation.”
“You mean to
kill me?”
“Of course not.
But far be it for me to make you my meal someday.”
“Who are you?”
She gave him an uneasy glance.
He stared into
her eyes and smiled, brushing his fingers through her soft, long hair. And thus
that single encounter, that bold embrace set forth the path they would go
through together; placing things in motions that would tear the very boundaries
of everything they’d ever known. Forever.
Adom Sample was born in Kansas City, Missouri and currently lives in Fairfax, Virginia. He holds an MBA from GMU, an MHA from ATSU. He served in the United States Air Force from 2001 to 2008. He is an independent author who enjoys reading and writing romance, erotic, and paranormal stories. Writing is his passion and he lives to give others ideas and inspire stories to push the limits of creativity.
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