Sedona Venez (also known as
T.L. Clarke) writes steamy and fun New Adult and Adult romance under the pen
name Sedona Venez. She’s sharing her newest release Infinity (Valkyries:
Soaring Raven, #1). Sedona is also offering a great giveaway later in the
interview…
Sedona, thanks so much for
spending some time here this week…looking forward to hearing all about your New
Adult Paranormal Romance, Infinity. So…let’s get started…
Please
tell us how the idea came to you for Infinity
(Valkyries: Soaring Raven, #1). Please include all the fun details.
I love music and paranormal romance novels. The two topics for
me was a match made in heaven. Then I thought about all of the ways that I
twist a character that seems to have it all—money—fame—beauty into a character
that was flawed, and tough with paranormal abilities. I call it my twist factor
J
Nice…I
like the twist factor :)
What
drives, motivates, and/or inspires Infinity?
Infinity was a fun character to write because she
has so many layers. Fundamentally, she’s motivated by the need to peel back the
veil on the big conspiracy
known as the cure-all drug manufactured and distributed by a Corporation
controlled by vampires.
Wow, you’ve got my attention
with that response…vampires…I’m in;)
What is Infinity’s job? What does she do
for a living?
Infinity is a recording
artist, actress and fashion designer. Born in New York, she began her career as
a result of a fluke demo of her goofing around singing that went viral.
Give us some insight into Infinity.
What’s a bit of her back story?
Infinity’s mother died in a war called “Fire and Ash”, a war
that killed millions of humans and Others. She was adopted by Kara, her
mother’s best friend. Infinity comes across as difficult with a tough layer,
but I think anyone in her position would develop a hard shell for protection
when everyone around her wants something from her. The only thing that keeps
her grounded is her mother Kara, who motivates her to be a better person and
rise above life’s obstacles. Her best friends Diego and Zoe, they push her to
get her career together after her rehab setback.
Sounds like a lot going on
inside Infinity…
Who is Infinity to Boulder? Can
you give us a bit about the first time they meet each other?
Boulder was hired to
protect Infinity from the vampires planning to kill her. This is my favorite excerpt of the first time they meet each other:
My eyes greedily took in the
hardness of his thighs encased in dark jeans, his kickass motorcycle boots, and
leather jacket. I licked my bottom lip, stifling the crazy urge to leap out of
the car and climb him like a tree while burying my nose into the crook of his
neck like a possessed woman.
My nose twitched again. I wasn’t
even going to acknowledge the fact that, yes, I was scenting him, with an
almost animal-like obsession. I swallowed the hard lump that formed in my
throat. I needed to see his face, and as if answering my request, he pulled off
his helmet impatiently, and literally, something clicked in my head as his warm
apple green eyes locked onto me and he muttered, “All mine.” Well, that’s what
I imagined he was saying as his lips moved silently. He could have been
whispering, “Stalker girl,” but hey, I was willing to stalk him into
submission.
I
love that excerpt :) Love Infinity’s attitude – little spit-fire.
Can
you tell us about the abilities of Infinity? How do they help OR hinder?
Infinity has the
ability to glimpse the future and the past. Her abilities hinder her because of
the burden that her abilities represent—like witnessing the death of her loved
ones before it happens.
Oh, man…that’s gotta be tough,
witnessing the death of a loved one before they are dead.
Why this location? Anything in
particular in real-life that made you select it?
The location of Infinity
is New York. I picked it because it’s truly an amazing place to live. Plus, I
was born and raised there. Go New York J
Is Infinity (Valkyries: Soaring Raven) included
in a series? If so, what series and can you give us titles and a tagline for
other books in this series?
Infinity is book #1 of the Valkyries:
Soaring Raven. Infinity Unleashed is book #2, and is
scheduled to be released winter 2013 and Infinity Reloaded is book #3
(scheduled to be released spring 2014).
Tell us about Other world? Does Infinity live
by a hierarchy or some other code/laws of their kind? If so, can you give us a
few of their rules?
The Other world
was created by the Immortals who created humans and Others—vampires, wolf-shifters, and non-humans
alike. The vampires control the Collective Corporation that manufactures and
distributes a cure-all drug used by only human. The Wolf-shifters turn a
blind-eye to the distribution of the drug for a share of the profits. And
Infinity slides down the rabbit hole of confusion when she discovers their
existence.
Which scene was your favorite
to write? Can you share a little of it?
It’s a scene
that takes place between Infinity and Boulder in her dressing room:
“As I was saying before I was
rudely interrupted, you’re the first woman
I’ve had to convince to even
give me a chance.”
I leaned in with a wide grin,
cupping his face. “There’s a first time for everything. Like me not kicking
your ass out of my dressing room. Or me not calling security. Oh wait, you are
security.”
He grasped my legs, draping them
over his knees, crowding my space. “Smart ass.”
He plunged his hands into my
hair, grasping my neck possessively. His demanding tongue licked my lips before
plunging in like a man on a mission. Oh how I loved his mission. He tugged and
grabbed my hair, letting his hand wander to my neck. Freaking hell, he tasted
so damn delicious as he pursued me over and over. Laying claim to my lips,
burning his possession, and without a doubt letting his intention be known—that
I was his whether I wanted to accept it or not.
My hand fisted into his black
T-shirt as he maneuvered my head back to open up farther for him. I was panting
like a woman that couldn’t get enough, and I couldn’t. The more he demanded,
the more I wanted, no needed, to give. Instinctively, I let my fear go, running
my tongue over his lips, tangling my tongue with his. I felt euphoric. I felt
possessed. He growled low in his chest, something between an animal and
tantalizing call of possession that called to the deepest recesses of my soul.
I pulled my lips away as he laid
his forehead against mine. “You’re a wolf-shifter,” I rasped and swallowed.
He claimed my mouth, sucking on
my lips and exploring me with his tongue. “Yes,” he said against my lips.
What
are you working on now?
I’m working on Infinity
Unleashed, book #2 but I also have a New Adult paranormal romance novel
Breaking
the Storm scheduled for release August 9th 2013.
Where can we find you? List all
of your links.
You can find me online in all
the usual haunts:
What’s Sedona
Venez Favorite / Preference Quickie Quiz:
Beverage?
Extra hot…Soy
Green Tea Latte
Writing
Tool? Ipad
Pet?
Dog, Siberian
Husky
Season?
Fall
Time
of Day/Night? I’m a Night Owl
Fantasy/Paranormal
Character? (ghost, witch, mermaid, shifter, vampire, etc.) Sexy Wolf-shifters
Past
time/Hobbie? Zumba and Yoga
What
place have you never been & always wanted to go? Thailand
Giveaway details:
Sedona would love to do a giveaway of an eBook (Kindle or B&N) copy of Infinity to one lucky winner. Please answer this questions
for entry: From this interview, what most intrigues you about this book?
ALSO…
Tour
wide giveaway is One $50 Amazon Gift Card and an Infinity paperback to US only and if an international winner they
will receive an Ebook and Amazon Electronic Gift Card
Click Cover for Amazon Buy Link
Infinity
Valkyries: Soaring Raven Book 1
Sedona Venez
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Publisher: One Wish Publishing
Number of
pages: 228
Word Count: 62,200
Formats
available: eBook, paperback
Cover
Artist: Nimbi Design
Book
Trailer: http://youtu.be/fzwusA4Q4bE
Buy Links: Amazon.com Barnes
& Noble iBookstore
Book Description:
Infinity discovers a dark secret from her past that rocks everything she
knows to be true.
A troubled 22-year-old superstar singer, Infinity has a bad reputation for drugs and hard partying. Now, she is on the road to a comeback with her controversial tour. But everything about doing the concert feels wrong from missing employees, to anonymous threats about ruining her career. She is dealing with a powerful corporation that is determined to kill her and everyone she loves. She is also battling for control of her life and career from a relationship that crossed the fine line between love and obsession. Infinity knows too much, even though she doesn't realize it. Secrets have been kept and these secrets are powerful enough to destroy her and everyone she loves.
Now she must put her safety and trust in the hands of sexy, tattooed and delicious Torch Channing and Boulder Vigari, hired to keep her from getting killed. Boulder wants to make her his. He won't stop until he claims her. Torch struggles with his primal need to possess her and his hatred of everything she represents.
Infinity is determined to protect her heart while dealing with the pressure of pulling off another successful tour without spiraling into another mental meltdown.
Hey, Everyone…thanks for stopping in to visit with
Sedona – don’t forget to follow her links:) AND, don’t forget to enter her
giveaways.
Sedona…thanks for spending the week with me…there’s
always more to our chats in the comments…meet you there;)
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