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Get Bitten By Veronica Davis

blind thirstWe consider her to be the Queen of Vampires. Find out why:

Q: What sparked your interest in writing?
I was about 8 years old and I guess I was just fascinated with creating other worlds and controlling how things played out. Most of my stories then were cheerful and lighthearted, very childish as I was indeed a child. I liked to make all my characters happy. If they wanted their favorite candy, they could have it. If they wanted to go out and play, they could go as long as the wanted because I held the pencil and I could make it happen.

Q: What are some of your favorite authors?
I have an ultimate favorite, and it’s Dean Koontz. He is the center of all things fiction for me. I own more than half of his published works. I’ve researched him because his fiction is so detailed and so perfect to me. His life is very interesting, I’m very proud of his work both professional, nonprofessional, and personal. He’s extraordinary to me and I guess my second favorite is Nora Roberts/J.D Robb…when it comes to love and crime you go straight to her.

Q: At a time when vampire books and movies are insanely popular, how is “Blind Thirst” different from all the other stories?
Well, Blind Thirst was written by a member of the generation that these adult authors are directing their vampire novels to. When I started writing for “Blind Thirst” I wanted something mind boggling, something that would leave you asking in the long-run, ‘Why did she do that?’. My intentions were not to in anyway sound like I’m mimicking anyone’s work that is why I didn’t read any vampire novels until after my first draft was done. The main difference would be the style, it’s very loose and the characters are very identifiable…very bubbly, edgy. The comments I get on “Blind Thirst” is delightful. I mean everyone who’s read it has told me that I did a great job at separating myself from the high school drama theme that was going on in these more popular works.

Q: How long have you had a fascination with vampire folklore?
Since I first saw ‘Interview with a Vampire’! I was in awe. I’m like ‘Wait a second…vampires…living “human” lives…fascinating’. Those were my words, I remember because I was 12 years old at the time. I actually sat down and rewrote the storyline, just out of fun because I did fan fiction novels growing up, and that was my introduction into the fiction world of vampires in particular.

Q: Being an author of a vampire novel as well, how do you feel about the hype surrounding Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga?
There are times even I’m overwhelmed for her success with these novels. I’m very proud of her work and I think that all this feedback she receives, good and bad, is very good for her. I believe she worked hard, I believe the cast is working hard, the writers, producers, everyone. I became of fan after reading the books when my friends let me borrow them. Her style of writing is at a stage where people can read it and not have to think hard about what she’s getting at. I used her novels for leisure reading, and you can’t put them down. It’s nearly impossible.

Q: If your book was to be turned into a movie, who would you cast to be in it?
That’s a toughie…Well hopefully people when they read it will understand who I choose and why…I won’t say characters names though…I’m curious to who my readers would match to whom. Ben Barnes, Katerina Graham, Ian Somerhalder, Selita Ebanks, and Alicia Keys as the leads.

Q: Is there any particular genre of music or bands that influence and inspire your writing?
Yes! EVERYTHING! Bloodstone, Linkin Park, Evanescence, *N sync, Monica, Brandy, The Fray, Phil Wickham, Pink, Cherish, Mya, Jimmy Eat World, Drowning Pool, Michael Jackson, Aaliyah, Fall Out Boy, The Dream, it goes on and on. There are different modes I’ve put myself in to write certain parts of my novel. I’ve even written some of my own songs on the piano to put myself in a certain mood. Music is a big part of everything I do. I incorporate it into as many things as I can.

Q: Will there be a sequel to “Blind Thirst?”
Oh my! I don’t know…I’ve been asked several times…I don’t know. I feel a break is needed from vampires, as they are constantly being thrown at us all…But I think if enough people asked I would suck it up and do it. No pun intended. I just want to show other skills, and have fun with something totally different.

Q: Are you currently working on any other projects?
Yes I’m already working on that “something totally different”. I have the title and everything, and I’m just excited. Writer’s block has plagued me, but I’m still very much excited!

Q: What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Don’t let anyone tell you you’re material isn’t good enough. Everything takes time. Publishing is no walk in the park, and you have to find the right home with the right people, and also do your research! That is important because many people will attempt to steal your work if it’s not yet copyrighted. Don’t feel bad that you may or may not be accepted by who you do or don’t want because you’re going to be where you belong in the end.

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