Today we welcome back Jocelynn Drake! If you’re into searing sexual tension and chilling vampire action, you’ll love her Dark Days series.
Leave a comment today and enter to win a signed copy of Pray for Dawn and Wait for Dusk.
1. Pray for Dawn is your latest release from Eos. Please give us a brief overview of the series premise and let us know what new challenges is your vampire heroine, Mira, facing this time around?
Pray for Dawn returns to Savannah where Mira and Danaus are once again working together to solve the mystery of the murder of a Senator’s daughter. The culprit looks to me a vampire, which could result in the exposure of their world if people start looking too close. At the same time, Danaus must deal with someone from his dark past, while Mira is taking some grim chances in hopes of outsmarting the queen of the naturi. Pray for Dawn is a switch for readers as this book is told from Danaus’s point of view rather than Mira, who has been the narrator for the first three books. I thought it would be an interesting switch to finally get into Danaus’s head.
2. Describe the hero of the story, Danaus, and his relationship with Mira.
Danaus is a stoic, stubborn creature that is reluctant to give up his long-held beliefs, resulting in a long, hard battle to become friends with Mira. However, he also has a deep sense of honor so that he will not attack her when she is vulnerable and he will protect those who he sees as weaker than him, even if it sometimes means protecting a nightwalker. His relationship with Mira has progressed very slowly because he has been reluctant to shed his belief that vampires are the root of all evil. Yet, he is starting to come around and give in to his attraction toward her, particularly as he begins to see her as a creature with feelings and vulnerabilities.
3. Has your view of these characters changed as the series progressed?
Danaus and Mira have progressed pretty much how I have always expected them to. They are both stubborn and old creatures that are stuck in their own ways, so it is sometimes difficult for them to admit when they are wrong. However, the characters that have surprised me the most are some of the secondary characters that have stepped up into stronger roles within the book. I am particularly proud of James and Tristan as both have proven to be survivors under very ugly circumstances.
4. You have other groups/species, like the naturi, that are unique to your story world. Please tell us about them.
The naturi are a nature-based race that are dependent upon the energy coming from the earth for their own survival. They believe that the human race is destroying the earth and that the only way to protect the earth from such destruction is to eliminate the entire human race. The naturi are broken up into five clans: earth, water, light, wind, and animal. Each clan has its own special powers that they use to fight against the nightwalker – their natural enemies – and the humans.
5. I see that your day job is as a financial analyst. I’ve noticed many authors (including
me) seem to have jobs in finance. Any theories?
Actually, I was unaware that so many authors were involved in the financial field. I’ve been lucky in that my job permits me to write articles about the financial industry, so even though I am focused on the stock market, I am still writing for a living. I’ve enjoyed the finance field because the stock market has a different story that needs to be told everyday and there is always something new brewing to keep me interested. It’s never dull on Wall Street.
6. What are your current projects and works in progress?
I am just about to start the revision process for Burn the Night, which is the sixth book in the Dark Days series. I am also working on plans for another series, but I am still in the early planning stages.
7. Where can readers find you on the web?
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Both of these look like great books.
by Vikki Parman September 9th, 2010 at 12:11 amOh wauw, i like them a lot! I am going to sit back and read this blog again. And the covers are great!
by Annemiek September 9th, 2010 at 2:15 amboth sound fantastic and such great covers too
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by jennifer mathis September 9th, 2010 at 2:25 amI know you should not judge a book by its cover but WOW!!! Just look at that. A bonus. I enjoyed the interview. Cheers!!
by Mary Preston September 9th, 2010 at 4:23 amHi, Jocelynn! I first met Mira in the “Unbound” anthology. She is a complex, compelling character. You have created quite a world for Mira! A sensational series!
by Virginia C September 9th, 2010 at 5:31 amI enjoyed reading the post; it was informative.
I’ve had my eye on this series for awhile. I look forward in starting this series.
by Tracey D September 9th, 2010 at 5:54 amThanks for the interview. Dark Days series is terrific and exciting and I had the pleasure of reading the first 3 books in the series. I am definitely interested in reading the next stories and the characters that bring the books to life. I can’t believe I missed the rest of these books as I try to keep up on various series I enjoy and this was certainly one of them. Looking forward to catching up and some enjoyable hours while doing so.
Congratulations!
by Shari C September 9th, 2010 at 6:10 amEnjoyed the interview.
by Estella September 9th, 2010 at 6:27 amAwesome covers!
Wow! Both of these books look amazing! I can’t wait to read them *grin*
by Casey September 9th, 2010 at 7:27 amWelcome back to Silk and Shadows, Jocelyn! Both books sound fantastic–but I really love the notion of a book from Danaus’s POV.
by Annette McCleave September 9th, 2010 at 7:29 amGreat interview! Frankly, I’m on the side of the naturi.I think I was one in a past life
by Zita September 9th, 2010 at 7:40 amThis sounds like a great story and this is a new author to me- thanks for the interview
by Audra Holtwick September 9th, 2010 at 10:38 amGreat interview. Your books sound amazing.
by CrystalGB September 9th, 2010 at 10:44 amI love this author. Can’t wait to read all of her books!
by Mical Holcomb September 9th, 2010 at 10:47 amGreat sounding books. I must them.
by Cheryl Lynne September 9th, 2010 at 10:55 am
This sounds so good ! I Love your books and all of them I will read, I have read alot already,cant wait for your new ones . Congrats on the ones coming out soon. Cathy
by Cathy Wellman September 9th, 2010 at 12:47 pmI’ve read all the book so far and have Wait for Dawn on my list TBR. I’m looking forward to getting Danaus’ view on things. So far we haven’t really gotten a good look on how he really feels about things.
by Anne September 9th, 2010 at 1:52 pmI enjoyed the post and I love Jocelynn’s writing. I’d love to win copies of Pray for Dawn and Wait for Dusk.
by Barbara Elness September 9th, 2010 at 2:46 pmI LOVE this series!!!
by Justine September 9th, 2010 at 3:08 pmI am semi-new to the series (on book 2) but LOVE Mira so far. And the world-building is original and interesting. I can’t wait to be fully caught up on the series.
Thanks for the interview
by Jessica (Spinecracker) September 9th, 2010 at 4:35 pmGreat interview! Was the switch from Mira’s POV to Danaus’ POV hard to write? Do you have a preference?
by cories September 9th, 2010 at 4:45 pmGreat interview, Jocelynn. This is one of my favorite series, and I love returning to the world you have created.
by Cathy M September 9th, 2010 at 4:46 pmThanks for the great interview, Jocelynn. I love your books.
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by Julie Swaney September 9th, 2010 at 5:54 pmLove the interview. I haven’t read any of her books yet but this one will be my starting point.
by Kai W. September 9th, 2010 at 8:00 pmBeautiful covers, and what a fantastic excerpt!
I love the POV switch for the fourth book!
Happy Revising!
by Kim Lenox September 9th, 2010 at 9:36 pmThese books sound really exciting. I love the cover art – it really sets a mood!
by Diane Sallans September 9th, 2010 at 9:46 pmI HAVE NEVER READ BOOK BY JOCELYN BEFORE WOULD LOVE TO READ IT, THE BOOKS SOUND AWESOME.
by Amanda September 9th, 2010 at 11:01 pmlove to read!!!!!
love the covers and looking forward tto your cont the series
by blackroze37 September 9th, 2010 at 11:31 pmGreat post and thanks for the giveaway
by Van P. September 10th, 2010 at 1:43 amJocelyn is a new for me author. i would really like to read her books !
by Mariska September 12th, 2010 at 6:11 amWow sounds fantastic
by Danielle September 28th, 2010 at 10:20 am