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Welcome to The Wormhole and my stop on the tour.
It is my pleasure to feature Kate Baray and Lost Library.
About
the Author:
Kate Baray is a paranormal
romance and urban fantasy writer. She lives and writes in Austin, Texas with
the help of her spotty dogs and hound. Kate has worked as an attorney, a
manager, a tractor sales person, and a dog trainer. All exciting and
interesting jobs, but none so much as writing!
Kate has stopped by for an interview:
? When
did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
I gave it a try in the second grade, had a bit of a hiccup, then
picked it up about thirty years later…which is now J
? How
many jobs did you have before you became a writer?
Too many to count, but some of the more interesting ones in no
particular order include, tractor parts & service marketing rep , lawyer,
dog trainer, and cleaning person. If student counts, that was one of my favorites!
? How
long does it take you to write a book?
For a rough/first draft, four to five weeks. That doesn’t
include all of the fantastic help of friends and beta readers, as well as
multiple rounds of editing.
? What
would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?
I adore writing in bed under the covers when it’s cold
outside…but I live in Texas. It’s a good thing a like writing at other times
quite a bit, too ;)
? Where
do you get your ideas or inspiration for your characters?
Little pieces from a variety of people I know or have met and
experiences I’ve personally had. And, of course, my imagination. No character
is any one person I’ve ever met. So, for example, I may have seen someone at
the grocery who had particularly lovely hair, and one of my characters will
have a similar hair color or style.
? How do
you decide what you want to write about?
I have a few friends who help iron out plot details for me.
There may occasionally be a beer or a margarita involved. The overall tone
isn’t really a choice, just how I write. And the genre was a specific choice
because I thoroughly enjoy urban fantasy, romance, and paranormal romance.
? What
books have most influenced your life?
That’s a big question, and I’m not sure I know. But there are
books that represent important points in my life and for which I have really
fond memories.
When I was an exchange student in Germany, I wanted to read in
my spare time but wasn’t sure that I could understand a book I’d never read before. My German was pretty sketchy at the time J So I hunted until I found something I’d read (and loved)
before—Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Swiftly Tilting Planet” was what I landed on. A
little piece of home, a familiar story but rediscovered in a new language. It
was perfect, and I still love that book!
? What are
you reading right now?
I’m beta reading Lori Ryan’s second book in the Evers
series. She’s a good friend and a very
entertaining writer – check her out! And since your interview has reminded of a
great book I haven’t read in a while, I’ll be revisiting A Swiftly Tilting
Planet ;)
? What
do you like to do when you are not writing?
Hang out with my dogs, volunteer with my search and rescue team,
and try to kick my tv addiction. Hulu and Acorn.tv are not my friends.
? What
is your favorite comfort food?
Queso or peanut butter cookies, depending on if I’m feeling
salty or sweet.
? What
do you think makes a good story?
Specifically, for me, when I’m choosing a story, I want
something that entertains. Preferably a story that supports my silly assumption
that the world is populated by mostly good and decent, if complex, people. (See
below for favorite writers.) I think Julia Quinn does a fabulous job of
creating realistically lovely characters—they’re exceptionally nice without
being reduced to caricatures of real people.
? Who
would you consider your favorite author and why?
It depends on what day you ask, because my top ten can
fluctuate. I’m a huge fan of Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series
and Julia Quinn.
Fun random questions:
·
dogs or cats? Dogs
·
Coffee or tea? Both!
·
Dark or milk chocolate? Milk…or white
·
Rocks or flowers? Flowers
·
Night or day? Night
·
Favorite color? purple
·
Crayons or markers? Dry erase J
·
Pens or pencils? pens
Lost
Library
Kate
Baray
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Word count: approx. 71k
Pages: approx. 275
Book Description:
Author
Kate Baray begins her new paranormal romance series with Lost Library, a tale
of werewolves, magic, adventure and romance.
John Braxton arrives unannounced
on Lizzie’s doorstep. Little does she know that when she invites him to a drink
on the porch, Lizzie opens the door to a secret world of werewolves—oops, they
don’t like that name!—Lycan, magic, spelled books, and power hungry evildoers.
Caught up in one man’s search for power, Lizzie soon begins to uncover
surprising secrets about her own past and powers.
And romance with a serious but
sexy Lycan? It might just happen…
Excerpt:
Worth had
almost reached the door, when he stopped, straightened, then let out a guttural
snarl. A noise very unlike the urbane, sophisticated man Lizzie had seen thus
far. He stood silently for a moment. When he turned, Lizzie couldn’t see any
sign of the anger or distress he’d voiced. He looked exactly as he always had,
elegant and in control. Her heart beat erratically, quickening in panic then
slowing as she willed herself to be calm. Something was horribly wrong, every
instinct told her so. But she would maintain her composure.
Worth spoke to both Moore and Lizzie, saying, “I’ll be keeping you company for
a few minutes longer. We have some unexpected guests.”
No! Not now, not yet. That was her first thought. She knew it was John.
In her gut—in her heart—she knew it was John. She feared for her family,
certainly. But the immediacy of his presence made him the focus of her fear.
Worth was a factor John couldn’t have accounted for.
Her response to Worth was visceral. He frightened her on a level she didn’t
truly comprehend. It was as if the juxtaposition of his polished image and the
malevolence she knew he harbored made him even more terrible and frightening.
Evil should look evil, dammit.
She needed some kind of plan. She had to help, because sitting by and watching
the man she just might be falling in love with fall prey to Worth—well, no.
That wasn’t happening.
Giveaway:
My thoughts:
Fantastic read! The characters are wonderfully made, the writing is imaginative and descriptive. The story is filled with action and paced to keep the pages turning and the reader up later than planned. I enjoyed the suspense and intrigue, as well as the romance. My favorite elements were the characters.
