Author Spotlight: Emily Guido
Please welcome paranormal romance author, Emily Guido to my blog today, with a guest post about how she writes. There's also a small giveaway right at the bottom ;)
Welcome Emily! Take it away...
I write; however, I am going to tell
you the reality how I write… tell you the gospel truth how I write.
I think I have enough guts to share it with you now. Of course I’m
a guest on Dianna’s blog, so I will not make it so bad but it’s
got to be the weirdest thing you have heard in a while… here goes…
*swallow the lump in throat*
I get this idea in my head like I’ve
actually seen a movie. Then I write like I am desperate to get it
out of my head and on my laptop.
I promised you the truth!
So truth be told it is like someone has
a gun and it’s pointing to my head. The person is standing there
with the gun in their hand and says, “Now write exactly what went
on in the movie word for word, or I will cap you!”
The guy with the gun is not only
wanting me to write it word for word, he wants emotions, smells, air
movements, colors, facial expressions, and even the breath movements.
He says to me, “Write it very detailed Emily… your life depends
on it!”
How violent is that?
When I wrote “Charmeine”
my first novel I wrote 100,000 in less than a week. I stayed up for
over 48 hours typing. Not eating, just drinking coffee and water.
People laugh and say I had ‘my muse’
at work! Ha! If they only knew what a terrifying experience to
write with an imaginary person wanting to off you, they wouldn’t be
calling it a ‘muse.’
I felt like if I missed a color or a
smell when I wrote, my head would end up on the living room wall.
Terrifying isn’t the word for it, it was horrific!
When I am interviewed, I usually give
my standard answer that I have an idea and I write. I leave out the
part about the gun to my head.
Nowadays when I write, for instance
this little admission as a guest on Dianna’s blog, I write and then
step away… trying to ignore the man pointing the gun at the base of
my neck.
I play music while I write, it makes me
relax and feel more centered. For you writers out there, how you can
pull this off fulltime is beyond me?
However, I am working on “Conundrum”
my third novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” and I
think the new techniques I have come up with have helped a lot.
Also, I am in the
middle of writing a trilogy of short stories and working on the third
story now – like before… I have to take breaks and ignore the man
with the gun.
Consequently, I am not as productive as
I was the first time I wrote a novel, but I am infinitely more
relaxed and it shows in the writing. I am not as rushed and hurried.
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I
would like to share a couple excerpts but give you insights into
them:
The first is from “Charmeine”
while I was writing this snippet I wanted to show Tabbruis and
Charmeine’s very complicated relationship even though they were
total opposites of each other. Blood-Hunters and Light-Bearers
typically hunt and kill each other. However, when Charmeine and
Tabbruis meet, there is nothing like that going on in their mind at
all… quite the opposite.
Excerpt from
“Charmeine” the First Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series”
(Note: Charleen is
Charmeine… she just hasn’t remembered it yet!)
Keeping her head
toward the harbor, Charleen took a big breath and said, “A
blood-hunter and a light-bearer we may be, but even if you do not
want to admit it… there is a link between us.”
Tabbruis walked up
beside her to look out at the harbor also. He put his hands out on
the railing next to hers.
All of a sudden,
Tabbruis could feel a small current run from her hand into his.
Tabbruis loved the feeling of it.
Still thinking he
was going to reject her; Charleen kept her hand still and said, “Like
my hand sparking next to yours, I don’t know what it is.”
Tabbruis sighed
and said, “Yes; it would be easier to deny there is a link…”
and he gazed at her hand while it sparked waves of light, “but I
have to recognize there is a connection between us and admit it.”
Tabbruis could feel her energy surging into him. He let his hand
linger next to hers while they looked out over the harbor.
Tabbruis wanted to
tell her all the centuries of emptiness he experienced were washed
away when he laid his eyes on her.
Tabbruis picked up
her right hand, and they turned to each other watching the streams of
light dancing around their two hands.
Charleen began to
smile and so did Tabbruis. Softly she said, “This has never
happened to me before.”
Tabbruis was
surprised and hopeful when he asked, “Not with anyone else?”
Charleen answered,
“I swear, I’ve never seen the light until tonight. Do you think
it’s because of you; maybe?”
Tabbruis was
smiling from ear to ear! He was overjoyed! The light never occurred
with anyone else but him.
Because of this
Tabbruis and Charleen connected on a whole new level of closeness.
She said, “Does
it hurt?”
Tabbruis sighed
with a smile and said dreamily, “No, it feels like tingling
warmth. It is an excellent sensation.”
Thoughtfully
Charleen said, “So it’s not a self-defense reaction.” Then she
smiled wide and with excitement said, “It must be because my
light likes you!”
Tabbruis repeated
in in his thoughts over and over again, ‘…because her light
likes me?’ Wonderment filled Tabbruis and he smiled
looking down at the twirling ribbons of light. With her right hand
resting on his, Charleen put her left hand up and he put his other
hand on it. Her hand began to send tendrils of swirling light
to his hand too.
With both of his
hands enfolded in light, Tabbruis said with a gentle voice, “You
cannot even imagine how good it feels.”
Charleen quietly
said, “The light really looks like it hurts you.”
Tabbruis shook his
head, smiled and said, “I only feel warmth and tenderness.”
Tabbruis and
Charleen stood watching their hands as they caressed and held each
other. Their hands were doing what they wanted to do with their
bodies, to touch, be together and hold each other.
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The next
excerpt is from “Ransom” the Second Novel in “The Light-Bearer
Series” and it is so emotional because just like in our
relationships… life happens and Tabbruis and Charmeine love each
other but they have trouble communicating, expressing how they feel
and get their feelings hurt. They are not “perfect” like most
romance authors would like you to realize they step on each other’s
feelings a lot. I wanted to show them in a light that is truthful.
Excerpt
from “Ransom” the Second Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series”
Tabbruis took
Charmeine to the bedroom, threw her on the bed, and shouted, “Do
you want me or him?”
Charmeine said
with a furrowed brow, “What?”
Tabbruis walked to
the dresser, leaned on it and yelled, “I will not play second
fiddle to anyone! I will not have you unless I have all of you!”
Charmeine was
infuriated, and she lunged at Tabbruis giving him a good push. They
both fell back on the dresser knocking everything down crashing to
the floor. She put her hands on his big shoulders and said with
clinched teeth, “Tabbruis, you are not playing ‘second fiddle’
to anyone! I hate the son of a bitch! But I can’t help he was
made to be put in the middle of us!” She ran her hands over
his naked chest feeling his rippling muscles and abs.
Tabbruis moaned
and closed his eyes enjoying her touch.
Charmeine said in
a calm voice, “But he is in the middle, just like Bathsheba was
also.” She ran her hands up his strong muscular back into his
hair. Tabbruis growled and looked at her with eyes totally black now
with desire. Charmeine’s eyes were sparkling and looked at him
with want and desire.
Tabbruis began to
kiss Charmeine deeply. Then he released her and said in a pant, “I
waited for you Charmeine. I never was unfaithful to you.”
Charmeine’s eyes
flew open; she broke away and walked across the room. She said, “Not
physically, that is… right Tabbruis?”
Tabbruis put his
hand up on his eyes and said, “I told you, I was in lust with her.”
Incensed,
Charmeine threw a vase at him and he ducked with superhuman speed
while she yelled, “You have no right to ask me about Cromwell
when you, yourself had the same feelings!”
Tabbruis grabbed
her and shouted, “Charmeine!” and she fought him.
Charmeine said
with a bellow, “If I wanted that piece of trash, Cromwell, I
would have left you to die.” She made him crash into a table
and everything went off unto the floor. Tabbruis kept his grip on
her. They both crashed into the wall making some pictures fall on
the floor.
Tabbruis yelled,
“Charmeine stop!” and pushed her up against the wall.
Then something in
Charmeine snapped. The guilt she had been feeling over her encounter
with Lord Cromwell enfolded her. Tears were pouring out of her eyes.
She cried, “I’m sorry Tabbruis, I don’t know why I reacted to
Cromwell like that?” Charmeine leaned into him burying her face in
his neck.
Tabbruis warmed
all over when he felt her hot breath and tears. He hugged her with
his big muscular arms and said, “I am sorry too Charmeine; sorry
because I could not help myself and acted like a lust-ridden fool.”
Tabbruis looked at
her, put his hands on Charmeine’s cheeks and said with tenderness,
“We both do not understand why we reacted the way we did, but
Charmeine, the fact of the matter is that we did not succumb. We
remained strong and true to ourselves and each other. My love, we do
not know why these obstacles were put in front of us. Maybe God was
testing our love in the fire to make sure we can overcome anything?
But yet, my love, I… I should have told you about her. I should
have told…”
Charmeine stopped
him in midsentence with her kiss.
He growled and
said, “I need you. You are mine.”
Charmeine wrapped
her legs around him.
Tabbruis stopped,
looked into her eyes and gently said, “I want you Charmeine. I
want you to want me, only me.”
Charmeine smiled and said soft voice,
“I don’t want anyone else, Tabbruis. I want only you.”
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“CHARMEINE”
the First Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series”
Title: Charmeine
Author: Emily
Guido
Series: The
Light-Bearer Series
Genre(s):
Paranormal Romance>Angels and Vampires
Published: 2012
Format: Ebook
Book Synopsis:
“Charmeine” is the First Novel in “The
Light-Bearer Series.” Can romance develop between a
Heavenly Light-Bearer and a Hellish vampire Blood-Hunter? Tabbruis
is a Blood-Hunter, he drinks blood to survive. Over millennia
Tabbruis has wandered the Earth alone aimlessly living through many
historical events. Charmeine (aka Charleen) just came to the Earth
in 1997. Neither one remember Heaven or their past relationship.
When Tabbruis meets Charmeine the
attraction is immediate and passionate. They are polar opposites,
Light-Bearers and Blood-Hunters are mortal enemies. Tabbruis and
Charmeine clash together in a strong romantic and dramatic way.
Little did they know their destiny was to be the King of Darkness
and Queen of Light? Once Tabbruis and Charmeine proclaim their love
for one another, they have to battle their way to freedom from the
Evil forces on Earth.
“RANSOM”
the Second Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series”
Title: Ransom
Author: Emily
Guido
Series: The
Light-Bearer Series
Genre(s):
Paranormal Romance>Angels and Vampires
Published: 2012
Format: Ebook
Synopsis: "Ransom" is the Second Novel in "The Light-Bearer Series" which is the continuation of Tabbruis and Charmeine's romantic and turbulent love story and mission on Earth to battle Lucifer's minions!
Tabbruis and Charmeine’s life at the ‘Castle Charmeine’ is blissful until the reality of ruling the Hellish Blood-Hunters through the assuming the Elder Council responsibilities hit them in the face. Then, as a one-two punch, Lord Cromwell, one of the most deadly and powerful Blood-Hunters on Earth has escaped the Elder Council Prison! Lord Cromwell sends a beautiful agent to cause trouble for Tabbruis and Charmeine! He also wants something that Tabbruis has desperately! Will these two star-crossed lovers ever be at rest? There are more surprises in store for the inhabitants of the 'Castle Charmeine'. Could this mean the end of harmony for Tabbruis and Charmeine’s family?
Tabbruis and Charmeine’s life at the ‘Castle Charmeine’ is blissful until the reality of ruling the Hellish Blood-Hunters through the assuming the Elder Council responsibilities hit them in the face. Then, as a one-two punch, Lord Cromwell, one of the most deadly and powerful Blood-Hunters on Earth has escaped the Elder Council Prison! Lord Cromwell sends a beautiful agent to cause trouble for Tabbruis and Charmeine! He also wants something that Tabbruis has desperately! Will these two star-crossed lovers ever be at rest? There are more surprises in store for the inhabitants of the 'Castle Charmeine'. Could this mean the end of harmony for Tabbruis and Charmeine’s family?
Where
to find/buy the Books:
Amazon:
Charmeine
http://amazon.com/dp/B007E4S2IM
Barnes &
Noble:
BOOK
TRAILERS for “CHARMEINE” & “RANSOM”
About the Author:
Emily Guido is a new Paranormal Romance
Author. She was inspired to start writing "Charmeine"
because one day she got an idea of two characters that needed to
have their story told. Not ever dreaming a week later she would
have over a 100,000 words written. When Emily writes, it is similar
to you or I watching a movie. She pictures the characters in her
head going through vivid descriptions of each scene. There are so
many nuances going through her mind that she cannot type fast enough.
Emily is currently writing the Third
Novel, in "The Light-Bearer Series," “CONUNDRUM”,
soon to be published in December 2012. She is currently
working at a College full time, and pursuing her Master of Business
Administration.
Where to
find/follow Emily:
Website: http://emilyguido.com/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/#!/Emily__Guido
“CHARMEINE”&
“RANSOM” Giveaway
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Email
me at my address above and I will send the First
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OR INTERNATIONAL)
SO AWESOME!!! Thank you Dianna! I'm am so honored to be on your blog! Your books rock and I'm tickled pink that you would allow me to share with your readers! HUMBLY and SINCERELY, Emliy
ReplyDeleteNo problem at all, Emily. Your excerpts are great, and readers are always looking for new authors. Thanks for being here :) x
DeleteEmile I wish you all the best with THE LIGHT-BEARER SERIES. You are a talented writer and deserve the best! Wishing you much success...ALWAYS...MG ❤
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