Tell us about your latest book. What inspired it? Is this a series and if so, how many books are you planning? If not, do you plan to have any spin-off’s from secondary characters in the future?
My new release is Book 1 of 5 in The Amoveo Series. I have always adored paranormal romance and I loved the idea of creating an entirely new species, which was my goal with this particular series. Each book highlights a different couple and each new couple is introduced in the previous book. I wanted the books to be stand alones as well, so that if somone picked up Book 3 they could still follow it and hopefully want to get the rest of the series.
What element of writing in your genre is hardest for you? Easiest?
The hardest part of writing paranomal romance is to be really original. The paranormal romance genre is so hot right now and the market is flooded, which is why I decided to do my shifter series first. I love vampires, and am working on a vamp series now, but given the Twilight phenomenom I thought it would be better to hold off on that for now.
The easiest part is the idea generation and character creation. That’s definitely the most fun too!
Do you have any pet peeves as a writer? As a reader?
My biggest pet peeve as a writer is not having the time to write as much as I want. I don’t know if that really qualifies as a pet peeve…but it sure does stink. As a reader I always feel cheated if the author doesn’t include a preview of their upcoming books. Therefore I will be including a sneak peek of Book 2: An Amoveo Heart in the print version of Book 1: The Amoveo Legacy.
If you could ask readers in your genre one question, what would it be and why?
I’d want to know what they find most attractive in a hero and a heroine. I think the more insight an author can have into that the better they’ll be able to keep attracting readers book after book.
What do you think is most important in the relationship between the main characters?
I think the most important aspects are an intense attraction, a sense of humor and a not getting to things too quickly. I like there to be a bit of a dance between them before things get really spicy.
How long does it take for you to create, write and submit to your editor a finished book?
Well since The Amoveo Legacy was my first book….I’d say 6 months. However, now I’m working on Book 2 and am under a tighter deadline…so let’s say 3 months. LOL!
If one of your books was made into a movie, who do you think would capture your characters perfectly?
Great question!!! For Malcolm I’d love to see Thomas Jane he’s sexy and rugged. Love him. For Samantha…my sister Kate! She’s an actress here in NY and fits the role perfectly!
Anything in the pipeline for 2009? Can we get a sneak look into upcoming projects?
I am writing Book 2: An Amoveo Heart and story development is ongoing for Books 3 & 4. I am also working on a vampire series which is kind of like a Sex in the City but with vampire chicks.
For fun: If you could meet any character you want, who would it be & what would you do?
Hahha! Well….if I could meet one of my own characters Malcolm or Dante would be at the top of the list. As for what we would do………..I’ll never tell 
Excerpt from “The Amoveo Legacy”
Suddenly, Sam got the eerie feeling of being watched and knew she was no longer alone in her revelries. She froze and clutched her robe closed. She swallowed hard, afraid to open her eyes. Sam cursed silently at her silliness and slowly cracked one eye open. There was no one in her room, the door was still closed. I’m being ridiculous. Just as she let out a sigh of relief, she heard a clicking noise behind her. She slowly turned around and her body froze at the sight before her. Perched on her window sill was the exact same bird she’d seen in her dream and identical to the one she’d drawn on her canvas. Samantha stood there with wide eyes, uncertain what to do. “Holy crap,” she whispered.
The giant bird puffed up, bronze feathers glinting in the light. It shook its head as though displeased with her response.
“Sorry. Nice, birdie,” she said through a strained, almost hysterical giggle.
The giant creature didn’t move.
It just sat there staring at her, silently watching her with glowing yellow eyes. Sam didn’t know what to do so she stared back. Eventually her artist’s eye began to study the specimen before her. Her fear soon became replaced by curiosity. It was a mammoth bird of prey, an eagle, she thought, but reminded herself she’d have to look it up later. Its feathers shone with bright streaks in varying hues of browns and bronzes. They glinted brightly in golden flashes with even the slightest movement. She eyed its large taloned feet and sharp, hooked beak. Sam shuddered at the damage they could likely do.
The eyes were the same piercing yellow she remembered from her dream. They didn’t move from her face. As she stared into the eyes of her feathered visitor, she got the oddest sense of familiarity. She felt like it was intentionally sitting there so she could study it, like some kind of bizarre introduction. Feeling an unusual bravery, Sam slowly reached out to touch it.
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Hi Sara,
I love the premise of your paranormal series and look forward to reading it in the future.
How do you relax after writing/EDJ?
Raine D.
Hi Raine,
After writing I usually re-read everything I’ve written and write some more LOL! Then…sleep and repeat.
Thanks for having me today
Good afternoon Sara and Raine! Sara, you said you were working on books 2,3,4. How many total will be in that series?
As of now it looks like it’s going to be 5 books. I hope readers will be clammoring for more