But writing has long been a calling, so she finally turned her attention to it.
Raven Hunter, a
musical prodigy, flees to the Hawaiian Islands to pick up the pieces after her marriage to her
manager collapses. Instead, she experiences extraordinary and unsettling events that are
beyond her understanding. Living in paradise, marine biologist, Finn Taylor has the unconscious but effortless ability to understand the needs of the animals he cares for. His playboy lifestyle is most men's fantasy. That is, until the night he meets the shy and elusive new island resident. Suddenly his life no longer feels like his own. The attraction is undeniable. However, vastly contrasting lives, peculiar dreams, and an unbelievable proclamation that they could be the direct descendants of Poseidon and Apollo threaten to divide them forever. Will they accept their destiny and begin the quest of a lifetime or will they remain in their comfortable yet separate existence?
Why did you choose this genre?
I love the paranormal romance genre. It’s fun and it’s
interesting. I have never written in this genre though and that was a little
different. I changed from being a pantser to a plotter but all in all I loved
the process. It was really fun implying the “fantasy” world within the real
one. Where you get that reasonable doubt that the fantasy may be possible.
What do you think is the most difficult thing about writing a book?
By far, the most difficult thing about writing a book for me
is having a head full of ideas and unable to write them down because I’m busy
or the day is packed full of other events or people. It’s by far the hardest
part. When I write, I don’t really like to stop. I definitely lose track of
time. So, invariably I need a lot of undemanding time or I’ve been known to get
a little grumpy when I get interrupted.
What book have you read that you wish you had written?
Well, of course the gold star would be Outlander by Diana
Gabaldon. I truly love the way she weaves realism with fiction, with history,
then back to the fantastic. She truly is a very gifted story-teller.
If writing is your first passion, what is your second?
Writing is absolutely my first passion and then a very close
second is photography. Two very creative fields I know. I love capturing
moments whether in life or in my mind and showing it to people. To stand in the
Scottish Highlands alone but able to show it to people like they’re standing
there too, is exciting. Primarily, I shoot portraits and weddings but recently
I’ve really gotten into scenery and epic landscapes. I love capturing moments,
expressions and small windows of time that reveal more than what you expect.
How much of the book is realistic?
I think the modern day story is very realistic, especially
the emotions and awkwardness. I’ve seen or experienced many of the scenes in
the book. Some made me actually laugh and some made me cry.
What do you like best about your hero?
Oh Finn, what is there not to like about Finn! He is
perfectly flawed, as most men are. I love men, so I love writing about them and
Finn is the epitome of male beauty but doesn’t always get that isn’t enough. I
like his turmoil in how he handles this tsunami that’s entered his life. Just a
side note. When I write, I have to have a visual on my desktop of the character
and when I wrote Finn’s scenes, his visual counterpart is Ben Dahlhaus (with
the short beard). So, if you are wondering my vision of him, Ben was it. Go
look him up now and you’re welcome!
What do you like best about your heroine?
I love…LOVE Raven! She was such a loud voice and presence in
my head. I love that we have an idea about what a celebrity might be like. We
think we understand their lives, their intellect, their beliefs, when we don’t
know them at all and many times they are nothing like the people you fall in
love with on the stage or screen. Raven is two separate people and everyone
thinks the one on the stage is the real one. However, she is just as insecure
as everyone else. She doesn’t know any more or less than anyone else. Her life
is primarily the same just with extra wrapping paper. Second side note,
Jennifer Anistan was the visual que for Raven. The best thing is Jennifer has
played many roles and I was able to get the performer and every day woman
characters of Raven from Jennifer too.
How can readers get your book and get in touch with you?
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Thank you, Jeny, for introducing us to The Sea Archer. Any comments or questions for Jeny?
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