AUTHOR GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY [CLOSED]: J.A. Saare

I am thrilled to have J.A. Saare here with us today for a guest post and to giveaway a copy of her upcoming release The Renfield Syndrome. If you’re like me, you’ve read Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between and have been dying to read The Renfield Syndrome ever since. (And if you haven’t read DUoSiB then you need to get on that STAT!) Thank goodness it comes out soon (on August 23 to be exact). 

Take it away J.A. Saare!

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When I was asked to share ten of my quirky writing habits, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to. After all, who thinks about what they do when they write? Fortunately, I’m wading through edits and I paid attention to what I needed to get the job done.

Without further ado…

10. Slim Jims. I have to have my Slim Jims! When I’m working, they are my favorite snack.

9. Cherry Diet Dr. Pepper. I love this stuff. And besides, you can’t enjoy a Slim Jim without one!

8. My laptop. Sorting through email is impossible when I’m working, so I use it to make sure I don’t miss out on anything important. Which brings me to…

7. My PC. I do all of my writing (well, most of it) in the same place I started three years ago. The laptop is good for email, Twitter, and Facebook, but when I create I need my computer.

6. Music. I can’t write without it. Since there are always kidlets around, silence bothers me. On the rare occasion when I can’t access iTunes, I’ll turn on the television or grab my headphones.

5. My betta fish, Kemosabe. When I need a break, I’ll sit back and watch him swim around. It’s not only relaxing, it helps me slow down and ease back into work.

4. My mini space heater. I stay cold, even in the summer. Nothing kills the muse faster than cold chills, trust me!

3. Sticky notes. Whenever I’m working I constantly jot down things. It really helps me keep track and avoid repetitious wording. The bad part is I have sticky notes all over my desk. That means sometimes I can’t find what I need.

2. Andrew Garfield. Everyone knows about the torch I carry for the guy. When I’m frustrated or want to give up, I’ll stare at the clippings on Andrew of my cork board and within a few minutes all is right with the world.

1. I saved the best for last… When I’m writing I have to have the tiny collection of plastic toys in front of my computer screen. My children have caught me playing with them often enough that they’ve added to my collection over the years. When I’m tempted to get up and leave the office, I’ll move them around and redecorate as a distraction. Within a few minutes I’m usually ready to pound away at the keyboard.

Thanks for having me by and allowing me to share. I suppose I’m not all that quirky, just a bit odd. Odd is okay, right? ;-)

I think we need to see a picture of your toy collection

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

J.A. Saare is a multi-published author in varying genres and has written stories featured in horror magazines, zombie romance anthologies, and flash fiction contests. Her work has a notable dark undertone, which she credits to her love of old eighties horror films, tastes in music, and choices in reading, and have been described as “full of sensual promise,” “gritty and sexy,” and “a breath of fresh air.”

Currently she is penning numerous projects within the urban fantasy, erotic and contemporary, and of course, paranormal romance categories.

Those interested in her "naughtier" side can visit her alias, Aline Hunter, at www.alinehunter.com

Find the author online: website | blog

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Vampires, and werewolves, and demons, oh my.

Rhiannon thought facing off against a deranged child vampire was the most dangerous task she would ever have to undertake, but she’s about to discover making a deal with a demon is far, far worse. Sent forward into another reality, one in which vampires are now dominating nearly extinct humans, she realizes the sooner she returns to her vampire lover, Disco, the better.

Unfortunately, time changes a lot of things; including those most trusted around her. When she’s faced with a loss and betrayal unlike any she has ever known, her focus shifts from severing the debt between the demon that wants to kill her, to exacting a revenge that will bring forth consequences she never could have fathomed. By reaching out to the darkness lingering within her, she’ll find the strength to push forward despite the circumstances that would see her dead and buried.

After all, when it’s all said and done, all that she has left to lose is her soul.

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GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Thanks to J.A. Saare, one lucky winner will receive a print copy of The Renfield Syndrome by J.A. Saare!!

• Giveaway open to US residents.
• ONE entry per person! Those with duplicate entries will be disqualified. I highly recommend you leave a bread crumb (i.e. a comment) so that you’ll know you’ve already entered.
• Comments are appreciated and recommended (see above), however, you must fill out the form below in order to enter the giveaway.
• Please read the Contest/Giveaway Policy for complete list of rules.
• You have until midnight (your time) on Monday, August 22, 2011 to enter.

Good luck to all who enter!