Dariel Raye
Dariel is an animal lover who writes IR/MC
(interracial/multi-cultural) paranormal and fantasy romance. She is presently
writing a shifter series, “Dark Sentinels,” a reluctant hell-dweller series, “Kushiel’s
Keep,” two Nephilim series with vampire-like heroes, “Orlosian Warriors” and “Cain’s
Progeny,” “Lifegivers,” a paranormal romance series with a variety of beings,
and an erotic fantasy newsletter serial. To learn more about Dariel and her
books, visit her blog, join her newsletter, and
follow her on Amazon.
Can
you share a little of your current work with us?
I just released “Calm
Assurance,” the first book in my new “Orlosian Warriors” series. The series is
about a race of vampire-like Nephilim. Also, on Oct. 2nd “Finder Of
Lost Love” will be released. It’s part of a unique 12-author game project
spearheaded by author Nhys Glover. The anthology includes 12 romances and one
mystery connecting the romances and you can pre-order your copy now. Here’s the
video: https://youtu.be/p2ft5tcD1oM
Who
designs your covers?
I’ve designed most of my covers with the exception of “Dark
Sentinels” books one and two. Those were designed by Elise Trissel, graphic
designer and daughter of author Beth Trissel.
Do you
have any advice for other writers?
Read everything you can get your hands on, and support other
authors. By helping others, we help ourselves. Authors, particularly indie
authors, wear many hats, but you can’t do everything and do it well. Focus on
the hats you wear best and hire professionals to help with the others. You’d be
surprised at the number of reasonable service providers you can find as long as
you’re reasonable with and respectful of them and their time and effort.
Do you
have any writing rituals or certain things you do to aid your writing process?
I love to have paranormal TV series or movies playing in the
background while I’m writing. For this reason I’m a huge Netflix and Amazon
Prime fan. LOL
Favorite
snack and thing to drink while you write?
I inherited an addiction to pecans and various nuts from my
Dad, so I indulge in those when I can. Otherwise, I eat crushed ice or sip on
smoothies or tea.
ebook
or print?
Both
junk
food or sweets?
Is there a difference? LOL Give me spicy junk
any day.
dogs or
cats?
Both, but if I must choose, dogs are more loyal and make
better running buddies.
tea or
coffee?
Tea
dark or
light colors?
Neutral, mostly earth tones and black
angels
or demons?
Why, angels, of course!
paranormal
romance or historical romance?
Paranormal
Boxers
or Briefs?
Boxers.
Control
Freak or Careless Jerk –
Control freak
Book boyfriend/girlfriend
Gregori from Christine Feehan’s “Carpathian
Series”
Joscelyn from Jacqueline Carey
Joban from “Dai’s Dark Valentine”
Torin from “Dark Sentinels Book Two: Torin”
Asriel from “Calm Assurance”
(Orlosian Warriors Bk. 1)
Stalk Dariel!
Check out all of Dariel's novels
Lovely interview, Dariel. Great advice you shared. I have found that engaging a professional book cover designer adds such mileage to the overall reaction to the book.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your upcoming story and for the release of Calm Assurance.
Best wishes always.