Interview + New Reviews

Over at Embrace the Shadows Blog today, I interviewed author Savanna Kougar. She's giving one of her books away, so be sure to drop by and leave a comment for a chance to win.

I received a review for Heaven Sent. You can read the entire review HERE. Here's a snippet...

Dawn McClure has brought us a story of strong emotion. It is a story of love, betrayal, hurt and anger that you can almost feel throughout the pages. She keeps you guessing as to who the bad person really is, one minute you think you have it figured out then she throws a hint to it possibly being someone else. I truly enjoyed this story, I laughed and I cried.

On to other news, I'm a little behind on finishing my WIP. I'd hoped to be done a few weeks ago, but summer happened. :) I have the first 200 pages with my CP, so I'm crossing my fingers in the hope that she'll like it.

I changed my website up a little. http://www.dawnmcclure.com/ I still have to work out a few kinks, but I think it turned out pretty good.

Have a wonderful day!

Just how long has it been?

I'm a terrible blogger. I cheated with another blog, I confess. Embrace the Shadows, a blog I started with fellow paranormal romance authors Barbara Hancock and Suzanne Rock, took precedence over my own little blog. The good news is - I'm nearly finished with Leviathan. My goal is to have it finished and off to my beta readers by the end of the week.

I've also had a few good reviews...Here's a snippet of both...

For Asmodeus - Two Lips Review 4 Kisses ~ I did not want to put Asmodeus down. Dawn McClure introduced the characters in the novel, and then cleverly intertwined their growth so that their love story was believable. I really believed that their interest in each other went beyond sex and could withstand time...Asmodeus does not disappoint and I would recommend it to any reader who enjoys paranormal romance. ~ Reviewed by Christiana

For Heaven Sent - Just Erotic Romance Reviews 5 Stars ~ Heaven Sent takes place in a short period of time, but Ms. McClure packs in both a great deal of action and character development. The characters slowly reveal themselves and their secrets, though they all come across as fully developed right from the start. I loved Chris’s character more than Gabe’s, but he was one hot vamp. Chris was funny, gutsy and even her weaknesses were endearing. I also enjoyed the secondary characters like the villains who were interesting and didn’t come across as caricatures. The plot was engrossing with enough twists and turns to keep you reading straight through to the end. The only weak part of Heaven Sent was in the dearth of sex. This is understandably part of their growing relationship and individual hang-ups, but I would really like to have seen Gabe demonstrate more of his centuries’ worth of experience to Chris! I hope that this is the first in a series because I can’t wait to see where Ms. McClure takes the characters next. There were quite a few of secondary characters whose stories I would like to see developed in the future, especially the arrogant Sven and the tough Naberius. I will definitely put this author on my watch list. - Reviewed by Tory Sanders, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

The Romance Studio - 5 Hearts - Heaven Sent is the third book in a series. If you haven't read the other two, that's ok - this book can stand alone. I would, however, highly recommend you read the other two because this series is fabulous. It's a totally original idea incorporating not only vampires, but fallen angels, Nephilim, and more. It's one of those stories that stays with you long after you've finished reading. I fell in love with all the characters. Gabe has got to be the sexiest hero I've come across in a while - I completely understood why Chris was totally preoccupied with him. And Chris is one of my favorite heroines ever. Her life hasn't been easy, but instead of letting that bring her down, she has become a stronger, more compassionate person. And hilarious! She had me laughing out loud throughout the story. Sven, another vampire, was a complete riot - I'm really hoping to see his story. Naberius made another appearance in this book - he's fascinating and I want to know more about him. I could go on, but suffice it to say this book has it all as far as I'm concerned - fabulous characters, an original plot, humor, and scorching sex. This is an absolute must-read! Reviewed by Bonnie Jean

I'm off to finish my WIP. Have a wonderful day!!

Inspiration

Over at Embrace the Shadow's Blog, author Barbara Hancock is blogging about inspiration. Her post is very positive, and worth taking a peek at.

I've been quiet on this blog, along with some of the Yahoo Groups I belong to, because I began work on a novel about a month ago. I started out by deleting 230 pages of the original novel, and began writing chapter two. Chapter one was all I kept. It sounds drastic, doesn't it? But the pacing and the plot were off. The new draft, which is almost finished, is so much better.

Barbara's post on inspiration today really pumped me up. I'm giving myself a week to finish this WIP. The next story is already bubbling up, and I still have to edit the one I'm writing.

Along with Barbara, I'll include a few inspirational quotes to start the day off right...

~ If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it ~ William Arthur Ward

~ Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out ~ Robert Collier

~ The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will ~ Vince Lombardi

~ If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There's no use being a damn fool about it ~ W.C. Fields (LOL!!! I had to add that one in there. :)

Have a great day!!

Awesome Review for Heaven Sent

Title: Heaven Sent
Author: Dawn McClure
Publisher: Liquid Silver BooksPublisher
URL: http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/
Reviewer: Tory Sanders
Rating: 5 Stars
Heat level: S

Chris Fitzpatrick meets vampire Gabe McPherson at the proverbial holiday from hell when he unexpectedly joins her family for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, he’s not there to give thanks but to kill one of her brothers. Chris discovers that her family is made up of vampires and that the family business isn’t really for people allergic to the sun. As Gabe attempts to uncover the conspiracy against vampires, Chris tries desperately to protect her family. She also has to keep her own secret and decide whether a relationship with a vampire can work for her. Mix in demons, werewolves, Lucifer and vampires galore and you’ve got a recipe for fun and mayhem.

Heaven Sent takes place in a short period of time, but Ms. McClure packs in both a great deal of action and character development. The characters slowly reveal themselves and their secrets, though they all come across as fully developed right from the start. I loved Chris’s character more than Gabe’s, but he was one hot vamp. Chris was funny, gutsy and even her weaknesses were endearing. I also enjoyed the secondary characters like the villains who were interesting and didn’t come across as caricatures. The plot was engrossing with enough twists and turns to keep you reading straight through to the end. The only weak part of Heaven Sent was in the dearth of sex. This is understandably part of their growing relationship and individual hang-ups, but I would really like to have seen Gabe demonstrate more of his centuries’ worth of experience to Chris! I hope that this is the first in a series because I can’t wait to see where Ms. McClure takes the characters next. There were quite a few of secondary characters whose stories I would like to see developed in the future, especially the arrogant Sven and the tough Naberius. I will definitely put this author on my watch list.

Tory Sanders
Just Erotic Romance Reviews

Book Giveaway

Today over at Embrace The Shadow's Blog, I've interviewed Ellora's Cave author, Jennifer North. Drop by and comment for a chance to win her book, Hot Tramps, Cool Vamps.

Hope to see you there!

Embrace The Shadows

I started a new blog with fellow authors Barbara Hancock and Suzanne Rock. We'll be conducting author interviews, giving books away, and chatting about paranormal romance in general. Today is Fangtastic Friday. Drop by for a chance to win S.J. Day's new urban fantasy, Eve Of Darkness.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Embrace The Shadows

Embrace The Shadows ~ Fangtastic Friday

I started a blog with fellow authors Barbara Hancock and Suzanne Rock. At Embrace The Shadows blog we will be conducting interviews, giving away books, and chatting about paranormal romance in general. Today is Fangtastic Friday. One lucky commenter will receive a free book - S.J. Day's urban fantasy novel, Eve Of Darkness.

Come on over and check it out! Embrace The Shadows