BOOK SYNOPSIS
I
am Arie Belle and up until my mother’s unexpected and mysterious death my life
had been pretty simple, but then things became dark and, at times,
hopeless. Even my uncanny ability to
communicate with nature had turned its back on me. My only saving grace is my lifetime
friendship with the boy next door, River, whom I had always thought of as my
soul mate up until my eighteenth birthday when everything seemed to
change. My body tingles with heightened sensations
and my emotions veer out of control.
They are further tested when Ashe, a beautiful stranger with a powerful draw,
enters my life and challenges my heart and soul. Amidst the rush of feelings after years of
numbness, my true destiny slowly unravels and my journey to find out what I am,
to find my mother’s killer, and stop my own death becomes a frantic rush before
the next full moon. This powerful story encaptures
the true meaning of love and the dark corners of life that can either suck you
in or save you.
“Reality will captivate you from the first page! Your imagination will be on fire!” ~Amanda
“This book is
an original and I have read many books of different genres and I have never
read one like this.” ~Nichole
“I don’t think I have ever read a book
that has brought my imagination to life quite like this one. I cannot believe
how real everything felt! It was creative, mysterious, unique and adventurous
all in one.” ~Rachel
“This is one
of those stories that draws you in and keeps you guessing.” ~Tatianna
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What
is your book about?
Choices, fate, love, hardships, growing up, death, and rebirth.
Choices, fate, love, hardships, growing up, death, and rebirth.
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What
inspired you to write this particular story (and/or series)?
I love fiction and especially creating unique stories and worlds. I adore mythical fairy tales, so I knew I wanted Arie’s world to revolve around that feel.
I love fiction and especially creating unique stories and worlds. I adore mythical fairy tales, so I knew I wanted Arie’s world to revolve around that feel.
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Describe
your writing in three words.
Organic, natural, visual
Organic, natural, visual
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Do
you have specific techniques you use to develop the plot and stay on track?
If you call sitting down and just writing a technique, then yes! LOL! I did extensive studies in creative and screen writing at USC and UCLA extension and the one thing that I held onto the most is that the more organically you let a story flow through you the more naturally it will develop. I honestly had no idea where my story was going to go. I had a vague plot idea and my main character, Arie, and that was about it. I trusted my imagination enough to just sit and write and let the characters take over where the story would go. I am more than happy with how it turned out.
If you call sitting down and just writing a technique, then yes! LOL! I did extensive studies in creative and screen writing at USC and UCLA extension and the one thing that I held onto the most is that the more organically you let a story flow through you the more naturally it will develop. I honestly had no idea where my story was going to go. I had a vague plot idea and my main character, Arie, and that was about it. I trusted my imagination enough to just sit and write and let the characters take over where the story would go. I am more than happy with how it turned out.
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Are
your characters in the book based on anyone you know?
I believe that all writers put a little of themselves into their characters, so yes, Arie has a little of me in her. None of the other characters were based on anybody I know. I don’t have much time for reading or watching TV, so it gives my imagination free reign to create whatever character attributes it wants.
I believe that all writers put a little of themselves into their characters, so yes, Arie has a little of me in her. None of the other characters were based on anybody I know. I don’t have much time for reading or watching TV, so it gives my imagination free reign to create whatever character attributes it wants.
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Was
there any research involved in your work?
Yes. I researched gems and their meanings, which will take on a bigger role throughout the series. I also, researched mythical beings. I don’t want to spoil anything so I won’t say specifically what.
Yes. I researched gems and their meanings, which will take on a bigger role throughout the series. I also, researched mythical beings. I don’t want to spoil anything so I won’t say specifically what.
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What
authors inspire or influence your work?
My most recent reads (which was a while ago) were the Twilight series, Hunger Games series, The Sookie Stackhouse series, and The Mageri series.
My most recent reads (which was a while ago) were the Twilight series, Hunger Games series, The Sookie Stackhouse series, and The Mageri series.
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Do
you need visual media to describe people or places? (Some authors use pics. out
of magazines)
Not for people, but I like to get out in the world, so I can be more detailed with the worlds I create. I am a very visual and passionate person, so I crave sensations of all kinds.
Not for people, but I like to get out in the world, so I can be more detailed with the worlds I create. I am a very visual and passionate person, so I crave sensations of all kinds.
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Favorite
snack when writing.
I don’t snack while writing. I drink coffee, though!
I don’t snack while writing. I drink coffee, though!
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Do
you have a Muse?
No. Although I met one of my characters after I had finished writing my book. It was a very surreal experience to say the least. I’ll leave it at that!
No. Although I met one of my characters after I had finished writing my book. It was a very surreal experience to say the least. I’ll leave it at that!
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Once
a character is fully developed do you set them free or do they still dance
around your mind?
I don’t know yet. This is my debut novel and it’s a series, so all of my characters are still evolving.
I don’t know yet. This is my debut novel and it’s a series, so all of my characters are still evolving.
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Is
the Thesaurus one of your best writing friends?
Actually, no. I have such a strong background in English and grammar that I am fortunate that the words seem to just come to me.
Actually, no. I have such a strong background in English and grammar that I am fortunate that the words seem to just come to me.
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Who
gets to read your drafts before they're published?
My sister-in-law, Nichole, and two of my beta-readers. Although since this is my debut novel I enlisted more than a few dozen to review before it was published. I had over ten beta readers before the editing even started just to get feedback and notes.
My sister-in-law, Nichole, and two of my beta-readers. Although since this is my debut novel I enlisted more than a few dozen to review before it was published. I had over ten beta readers before the editing even started just to get feedback and notes.
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Share
with us your biggest hurdles in the writing process?
Finding the time to write. I have a very busy life with my hand in too many things at once. I am hoping to cut back on the other things to focus more on writing.
Finding the time to write. I have a very busy life with my hand in too many things at once. I am hoping to cut back on the other things to focus more on writing.
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Share
the biggest hurdles in the marketing process.
Everything! LOL! I am a people person, so I made a lot of great connections fast, but I still feel I have just barely scratched the surface of getting my book out there.
Everything! LOL! I am a people person, so I made a lot of great connections fast, but I still feel I have just barely scratched the surface of getting my book out there.
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What
project(s) are you working on now?
Book 2 in The Life of Arie series and a dark romance called A Firefighter’s Flame.
Book 2 in The Life of Arie series and a dark romance called A Firefighter’s Flame.
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Is
there anything else you would like to say to your readers?
Authors, especially indie, wouldn’t exist without your support and love for books, so thank you for your passion!
Authors, especially indie, wouldn’t exist without your support and love for books, so thank you for your passion!
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Where
can readers find you and your book(s) online?
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or they can ordered signed paperbacks directly from my blog page www.authordanihart.blogspot.com
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or they can ordered signed paperbacks directly from my blog page www.authordanihart.blogspot.com
Author
Bio
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My
passion for writing started at a very young age. It started with a multitude of diaries as
soon as I could write well, then poetry, then short stories. I received my BA at USC in Theatre with an
unofficial minor in writing. While at
USC I wrote my first screenplay and post-graduation I was hired to write
another screenplay, which I did successfully.
I have since started several books, but have never had the courage or
time to finish them. I missed it, but I
was discouraged from my years in the industry and I was scared to go back, so I
had convinced myself I was too busy and it would be a waste of time. Then I started reading again which reignited
my passion for writing. I started writing a story that had been brewing inside
of me over the years. The characters
were slowly developing and itching to break out onto paper, so in the summer of
2011 I wrote the first two chapters.
Life got busy again and my passion was pushed aside, but then I met an
amazing person who loved my story and encouraged me to start writing again.
With that said, I am in a happier place now.
I am fulfilling my inner desire and passion to write while raising a
family and living life. Thank you so much for your support! And I hope to keep
the stories coming!!!
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