Today
I'm having not one but two protagonists from an amazingly talented
author and awesome friend over for an interview. Ladies and gents, let
me hear a round of welcoming applause for Desiree and Alec from Second Nature, Marie Lavender's latest paranormal romance!
Desiree and Alec from Second Nature by Marie Lavender
Dual Character Interview
Devika: Welcome, Desiree and Alec. I’m so excited to have you over. Please have a seat.
Desiree/Alec: Thank you. It’s a pleasure (They shake hands alternately with Devika before sitting down.)
Devika: As the saying goes, ladies first. Let me start with you, Desiree. You look absolutely stunning, by the way.
Desiree (blushes): Oh, thank you. That’s very kind.
Alec (interrupts): Of course she does. She’s absolutely beautiful every time I look at her. (Alec and Desiree exchange an affectionate glance.)
Devika: Desiree, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Desiree: I am an editor for Read Street Publishing in Baltimore. I also do writing on the side.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Desiree: I come from a pretty close-knit family. Though my mother has passed, I still have my father and my sister.
Devika: And you, Alec? Does a vampire like you have a real family or some sort of social network?
Alec: Yes, of course, I had a family in the past. Desiree is my family now, though. (Puts his arm around her.) She’s my best friend. As for a social network, I have business contacts as an investor. Desiree helps me plan events now and then if I have to entertain them.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Desiree?
Alec (smiles): I noticed her at the annual Jazz & Blues Festival. After seeing her, I just knew I had to find out more about her. I...(looks at Desiree.) Shall I? (Continues at her nod.) I may have followed her home.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know she’s the one?
Alec: I couldn’t get her out of my mind. She was an obsession, to be sure. I didn’t realize just how unique she was until we got closer.
Desiree (chimes in): It really drove me nuts when he started reading my mind. But… (looks at Alec with a small smile) I think it worked out.
Devika: I can see why you two are so drawn to each other. Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Alec: I will probably keep working as an investor, but more importantly, I’ll keep following this woman around until she gets tired of me.
Desiree (laughs): I think I can handle that. (Their hands link naturally.) I’ve always dreamed of starting a family at some point. But, I’m happy with where I am right now. I’m trying to write books, if I can get a publisher interested in my work.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Desiree: I think my mother’s death definitely changed me, and, of course, my ex-husband really got me thinking about what I wanted…and what I didn’t want in my life. (Smiles.) I can’t deny that meeting Alec helped me learn more about myself.
Alec: Becoming what I am, becoming a vampire, that was a really defining moment for me. My entire life changed, and suddenly I had to think about all of these limitations I had. Sure, I had powers, but they sort of paled in comparison to a normal life. I had to cater to those limitations, and I think that doing that changed me. I certainly was less willing to get involved with anyone. I…had lost someone too, and that made me wary. When I met Desiree, I had to question all of my pre-conceived notions about life.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Alec: Losing Desiree would be the worst thing imaginable.
Desiree (nods): For me, too. We’ve already been through similar difficulties before… (The glance they share is very intense.)
Devika: Sorry, I didn’t mean to dampen the mood. Why don’t we finish off on a happy note? Tell me, if you two got married, where would you want to have the ceremony, and how would you like to celebrate?
Desiree: We haven’t discussed that exactly. I don’t know where the road is taking us, but I have no doubt that I want to be by Alec’s side. (Smiles.) I had the dream wedding once, and that turned out bad. If I got married again, I would probably want to do it in a place that meant something to both of us, somewhere special. And I’d want my family to be there, of course.
Alec (returns her smile): I want whatever makes Desiree happy. Although, I’d love to give her some very fine gifts, a few surprises to make the occasion unforgettable.
Desiree (looks at him intently, then kisses his cheek): You’ve already given me the best gift ever.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. You two make a gorgeous couple, and I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. (Waves.)
Desiree/Alec: Thank you. It’s a pleasure (They shake hands alternately with Devika before sitting down.)
Devika: As the saying goes, ladies first. Let me start with you, Desiree. You look absolutely stunning, by the way.
Desiree (blushes): Oh, thank you. That’s very kind.
Alec (interrupts): Of course she does. She’s absolutely beautiful every time I look at her. (Alec and Desiree exchange an affectionate glance.)
Devika: Desiree, I’m curious to find out more about you. What do you do for a living?
Desiree: I am an editor for Read Street Publishing in Baltimore. I also do writing on the side.
Devika: Interesting. What about your family background?
Desiree: I come from a pretty close-knit family. Though my mother has passed, I still have my father and my sister.
Devika: And you, Alec? Does a vampire like you have a real family or some sort of social network?
Alec: Yes, of course, I had a family in the past. Desiree is my family now, though. (Puts his arm around her.) She’s my best friend. As for a social network, I have business contacts as an investor. Desiree helps me plan events now and then if I have to entertain them.
Devika: I see. So how did you meet Desiree?
Alec (smiles): I noticed her at the annual Jazz & Blues Festival. After seeing her, I just knew I had to find out more about her. I...(looks at Desiree.) Shall I? (Continues at her nod.) I may have followed her home.
Devika: Wow. That sure makes for an interesting story. How did you know she’s the one?
Alec: I couldn’t get her out of my mind. She was an obsession, to be sure. I didn’t realize just how unique she was until we got closer.
Desiree (chimes in): It really drove me nuts when he started reading my mind. But… (looks at Alec with a small smile) I think it worked out.
Devika: I can see why you two are so drawn to each other. Let’s talk about your dreams and goals in life.
Alec: I will probably keep working as an investor, but more importantly, I’ll keep following this woman around until she gets tired of me.
Desiree (laughs): I think I can handle that. (Their hands link naturally.) I’ve always dreamed of starting a family at some point. But, I’m happy with where I am right now. I’m trying to write books, if I can get a publisher interested in my work.
Devika: Would you say there was a decisive moment in your life that made you who you are today?
Desiree: I think my mother’s death definitely changed me, and, of course, my ex-husband really got me thinking about what I wanted…and what I didn’t want in my life. (Smiles.) I can’t deny that meeting Alec helped me learn more about myself.
Alec: Becoming what I am, becoming a vampire, that was a really defining moment for me. My entire life changed, and suddenly I had to think about all of these limitations I had. Sure, I had powers, but they sort of paled in comparison to a normal life. I had to cater to those limitations, and I think that doing that changed me. I certainly was less willing to get involved with anyone. I…had lost someone too, and that made me wary. When I met Desiree, I had to question all of my pre-conceived notions about life.
Devika: Okay. And what is your greatest fear?
Alec: Losing Desiree would be the worst thing imaginable.
Desiree (nods): For me, too. We’ve already been through similar difficulties before… (The glance they share is very intense.)
Devika: Sorry, I didn’t mean to dampen the mood. Why don’t we finish off on a happy note? Tell me, if you two got married, where would you want to have the ceremony, and how would you like to celebrate?
Desiree: We haven’t discussed that exactly. I don’t know where the road is taking us, but I have no doubt that I want to be by Alec’s side. (Smiles.) I had the dream wedding once, and that turned out bad. If I got married again, I would probably want to do it in a place that meant something to both of us, somewhere special. And I’d want my family to be there, of course.
Alec (returns her smile): I want whatever makes Desiree happy. Although, I’d love to give her some very fine gifts, a few surprises to make the occasion unforgettable.
Desiree (looks at him intently, then kisses his cheek): You’ve already given me the best gift ever.
Devika: I’d love to talk some more, but unfortunately our time is up. Thanks so much for stopping by. You two make a gorgeous couple, and I can’t wait to see what adventures you’ll have in store for us in the future. (Waves.)
About the Book
Blurb
She never expected it…
Desiree Edwards has a problem. She’s been attacked, kidnapped and forced to get along with a vampire of all things. It’s something right out of the story books she reads, or her worst nightmare. But, sometimes he’s not the monster he appears to be. He seems so humanlike that she can’t help it when her emotions betray her, when her body betrays her. To make matters worse, she finds out more about herself than she ever wanted to know.
She was unlike any other…
Alec has a problem. The animal in him wants Desiree. But, so does the man. The more he learns about her, the harder it is to deny what he wants. But, he’s a freak, and she’s just a human. The two species don’t mix that way. Then an old enemy surfaces and Alec is forced to make a choice. His life or hers.
Can Alec’s soul be saved by this unique human? Or will it be far too late?
Purchase Links
Universal Amazon: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00Q7FWIWA
Publisher: http://solsticepublishing.com/second-nature/
CreateSpace link: https://www.createspace.com/5131233
She never expected it…
Desiree Edwards has a problem. She’s been attacked, kidnapped and forced to get along with a vampire of all things. It’s something right out of the story books she reads, or her worst nightmare. But, sometimes he’s not the monster he appears to be. He seems so humanlike that she can’t help it when her emotions betray her, when her body betrays her. To make matters worse, she finds out more about herself than she ever wanted to know.
She was unlike any other…
Alec has a problem. The animal in him wants Desiree. But, so does the man. The more he learns about her, the harder it is to deny what he wants. But, he’s a freak, and she’s just a human. The two species don’t mix that way. Then an old enemy surfaces and Alec is forced to make a choice. His life or hers.
Can Alec’s soul be saved by this unique human? Or will it be far too late?
Purchase Links
Universal Amazon: http://bookgoodies.com/a/B00Q7FWIWA
Publisher: http://solsticepublishing.com/second-nature/
CreateSpace link: https://www.createspace.com/5131233
About the Author
Bestselling
author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 19 other books. 2014 BTS Red Carpet
Review Nominee. Finalist and Runner-up in the MARSocial's Author of the
Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice
Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 50 Authors on
AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory
of Published Authors.
Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for over twenty years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Marie has published twenty books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance/fantasy, mystery/thriller, literary fiction and poetry. Lavender just released Second Nature, a paranormal romance/urban fantasy, in December of 2014. She released Magick & Moonlight, a romantic fantasy, back in March. Upon Your Honor, released in late April, is her second historical romance. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series and The Blood at First Sight Series. Feel free to visit her website at http://marielavender.com/ for further information about her books and her life. Marie is also on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.
A list of her books and pen names are as follows:
Marie Lavender: Upon Your Return; Magick & Moonlight; Upon Your Honor; Second Nature
Erica Sutherhome: Hard to Get; Memories; A Hint of Scandal; Without You; Strange Heat; Terror in the Night; Haunted; Pursuit; Perfect Game; A Touch of Dawn; Ransom; Leather and Lace
Kathryn Layne: A Misplaced Life
Heather Crouse: Express Café and Other Ramblings; Ramblings, Musings and Other Things; Soulful Ramblings and Other Worldly Things
Author Links
http://marielavender.com/
http://iloveromanceblog.wordpress.com/
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Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for over twenty years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Marie has published twenty books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance/fantasy, mystery/thriller, literary fiction and poetry. Lavender just released Second Nature, a paranormal romance/urban fantasy, in December of 2014. She released Magick & Moonlight, a romantic fantasy, back in March. Upon Your Honor, released in late April, is her second historical romance. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series and The Blood at First Sight Series. Feel free to visit her website at http://marielavender.com/ for further information about her books and her life. Marie is also on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.
A list of her books and pen names are as follows:
Marie Lavender: Upon Your Return; Magick & Moonlight; Upon Your Honor; Second Nature
Erica Sutherhome: Hard to Get; Memories; A Hint of Scandal; Without You; Strange Heat; Terror in the Night; Haunted; Pursuit; Perfect Game; A Touch of Dawn; Ransom; Leather and Lace
Kathryn Layne: A Misplaced Life
Heather Crouse: Express Café and Other Ramblings; Ramblings, Musings and Other Things; Soulful Ramblings and Other Worldly Things
Author Links
http://marielavender.com/
http://iloveromanceblog.wordpress.com/
http://marielavenderbooks.blogspot.com/
http://marielavender.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/marie.lavender.58
https://www.facebook.com/MarieAnnLavenderhttps://twitter.com/marielavender1
https://plus.google.com/u/0/104926404745289477307/postshttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/marie-lavender/27/187/10ahttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6938764.Marie_Lavender
http://authorsdb.com/authors-directory/1578-marie-lavender
http://www.pw.org/content/marie_lavenderhttp://www.amazon.com/Marie-Lavender/e/B00C10Q94I/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJu8HjRVYCFOqcIoX6ZxdqQ/videos
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