TBR: Welcome to TBR, V.S. Will you
share a little bit about yourself?
V.S.: I’d be happy to. Let’s see where to begin. I’m a Native American and a Scorpio who not only loves writing but loves reading everything I can get my hands on. I retired from my teaching career and currently live in sunny Arizona where I am an active member of three RWA chapters.
V.S.: I’d be happy to. Let’s see where to begin. I’m a Native American and a Scorpio who not only loves writing but loves reading everything I can get my hands on. I retired from my teaching career and currently live in sunny Arizona where I am an active member of three RWA chapters.
TBR: Tell us Eternal Lovers –
Sekhmet’s Guardians – Book One and where it's available.
V.S.: As you probably guessed Eternal Lovers is the first book in an eleven book series. Paranormal in nature, Eternal Lovers mixes Native American lore with ancient Egyptian mythology in a modern day romance. I tend to call the series my night time soap since the stories revolve around a band-of-seven - brothers who came to Earth some 5000 years ago.
V.S.: As you probably guessed Eternal Lovers is the first book in an eleven book series. Paranormal in nature, Eternal Lovers mixes Native American lore with ancient Egyptian mythology in a modern day romance. I tend to call the series my night time soap since the stories revolve around a band-of-seven - brothers who came to Earth some 5000 years ago.
The
book is available worldwide in paperback and e-format through Amazon and retail
book outlets. Links to the U.S. Amazon site are below.
Eternal
Lovers – Paperback - http://tinyurl.com/b8ll29b
Eternal
Lovers – Large Print - http://tinyurl.com/ae3u6lv
Eternal
Lovers – Kindle - http://tinyurl.com/amvlphl
TBR: Please tantalize us with a
story blurb or excerpt.
V.S.:
V.S.:
SEKHMET’S GUARDIANS – BOOK ONE – ETERNAL LOVERS
BLURB
When two hidden worlds collide near modern day Lake
Michigan, Jennifer, a young Native American, is confronted with
the reality, not everything is as it
seems and things do go bump in the night. The questions she has long since
asked are answered in this epic tale of self discovery when she meets Gabriel,
the director of Guardians Incorporated.
Born in New Tuat, Netchkhet, now known as Gabriel came to Earth some
five thousand years ago to protect the human race.
Disillusioned by an unfulfilled prophecy, he has become cold and
distant – even from those of his kind. He secretly waits for his enemy to take
his head so he may leave this world for good.
Can a tiny Selkie melt his hardened heart and restore his faith in a
power far greater than himself?
When history repeats itself, can he save her from death’s embrace or
will they be robbed of a future again?
TBR: What inspired you to write
about the theme?
V.S.: Gabriel, the leader of Sekhmet’s Guardians refused to let me sleep or rest for months. Finally, I gave into his demands and began to listen to him. I guess I would say I originally wrote down the first of his stories thinking it would shut him up. I became enthralled with stories he showed me… usually through dreams. After sharing the first story with a couple of writer friends of mine they suggested I seek publication for them. I had no idea, one story would turn into eleven books.
V.S.: Gabriel, the leader of Sekhmet’s Guardians refused to let me sleep or rest for months. Finally, I gave into his demands and began to listen to him. I guess I would say I originally wrote down the first of his stories thinking it would shut him up. I became enthralled with stories he showed me… usually through dreams. After sharing the first story with a couple of writer friends of mine they suggested I seek publication for them. I had no idea, one story would turn into eleven books.
TBR: Are you a plotter or pantser?
V.S.: Pantser. My stories come from my dreams. I merely put down on paper what I have been shown during the night.
V.S.: Pantser. My stories come from my dreams. I merely put down on paper what I have been shown during the night.
TBR: How do you develop your
characters?
V.S.: I really don’t think I have any say in the development of my characters. They show me who and what they are as they see fit.
V.S.: I really don’t think I have any say in the development of my characters. They show me who and what they are as they see fit.
TBR: Any tips or tricks for world
building you’d care to share?
V.S.: World building can be fun and exciting but one of the most important things I can think of is when you create a world with a believable story line stay true to the rules of the world. Too many times I have read other series where the author has long since established the rules of the world only to have them broken in a later edition to the series.
V.S.: World building can be fun and exciting but one of the most important things I can think of is when you create a world with a believable story line stay true to the rules of the world. Too many times I have read other series where the author has long since established the rules of the world only to have them broken in a later edition to the series.
TBR: Which of your characters would
you most/least like to invite to dinner, and why?
V.S.: Bagsu. Bagsu is Gabriel’s identical twin brother who is the leader of Set’s Legions – the bad guys who are dead set on destroying the world we as humans live in. He’s one nasty fellow who I would just as soon see destroyed.
V.S.: Bagsu. Bagsu is Gabriel’s identical twin brother who is the leader of Set’s Legions – the bad guys who are dead set on destroying the world we as humans live in. He’s one nasty fellow who I would just as soon see destroyed.
TBR: While creating your books, what
was one of the most surprising things you learned?
V.S.: When listening to your characters never take anything for granted. They always have a few tricks and surprises up their sleeve.
V.S.: When listening to your characters never take anything for granted. They always have a few tricks and surprises up their sleeve.
TBR: Tease us with one little thing
about your fictional world that makes it different from others.
V.S.: Where most band-of-brother paranormal series concentrate on the male heroes I can honestly say that my series sheds a new light on the feminine aspect or heroines. Eternal Lovers is not only a book with hunky heroes it is a story of Jennifer’s (heroine) growth. Born a Native American with special gifts she has learned to hide her unique talents from others. It is only after meeting Gabriel and the others of his kind that she comes into her own. No longer a meek and mild woman who lacks self confidence she becomes one kick ass female who is afraid of nothing. By book three she leads the other women, both human and immortal as a separate fighting force connected with Sekhmet’s Guardians.
V.S.: Where most band-of-brother paranormal series concentrate on the male heroes I can honestly say that my series sheds a new light on the feminine aspect or heroines. Eternal Lovers is not only a book with hunky heroes it is a story of Jennifer’s (heroine) growth. Born a Native American with special gifts she has learned to hide her unique talents from others. It is only after meeting Gabriel and the others of his kind that she comes into her own. No longer a meek and mild woman who lacks self confidence she becomes one kick ass female who is afraid of nothing. By book three she leads the other women, both human and immortal as a separate fighting force connected with Sekhmet’s Guardians.
TBR: What's next for you?
V.S.: Book two, Eternal Nights is scheduled for release in May followed by book three, Eternal Blades the first of December. I’m also working on several other novels not connected with the series.
V.S.: Book two, Eternal Nights is scheduled for release in May followed by book three, Eternal Blades the first of December. I’m also working on several other novels not connected with the series.
TBR: Any other published works?
V.S.: Cupid and Penelope.
V.S.: Cupid and Penelope.
Cupid
and Penelope – Paperback - http://tinyurl.com/ayn33ud
Cupid and Penelope - Kindle - http://tinyurl.com/bfyue39
TBR: Where can readers find you on
the web?
V.S.: my website http://www.authorvsnelson.com, My blog http://authorvsnelson.com/blog
V.S.: my website http://www.authorvsnelson.com, My blog http://authorvsnelson.com/blog
Facebook pages http://www.facebook.com/pages/VSNelson/152633848161794 http://www.facebook.com/authorvsnelson
I will also be at http://arizonadreamin.wordpress.com/
and at the http://romancenovelconvention.com
TBR: Readers, author V.S. Nelson
will give away an e-copy of Eternal Lovers to
one lucky commenter. She'll pick a winner on 2nd, of
March and announce the winner here. Be sure to leave your email address
so she can contact you.
Thanks for visiting TBR, V.S. All the
best to you.
