Author Interview: Janiera Elridge!
It's snowing here in West Virginia and my boys are all home. It's fun, exciting, and well...from the upturned cups of water on the counter (long story) to trying to open the sunroof to touch the snow...I'm ready to take a break and hang out with the talented Janiera Elridge!!
1. You have a cool name? Is there a meaning behind it?
Thanks so much! Actually there is no set meaning
behind the name Janiera. My parents just loved the city Rio De Janiero, popped
off the O and put in an A! It is different and I’ve always loved it.
2. Tell us about yourself and your books...in
50 words or less...
I’m a simple young lady who loves books, nacho
cheese and Netflix.When I’m not writing, promoting , I’m reading….or talking too
much. My books are dedicated to promoting strong ethnic lead characters and
telling whimsical tales from many different points of views! I love writing but
somedays, writing doesn’t love me but the passion never goes out!
3. You're about to be stranded on an island,
what books do you take ?
The Help, I could read it a million times, Twilight
(which made me want to read again) and 11/23/63 by Stephen King because it is
the best love story I’ve ever read!
4. What's your first memory?
Getting a huge Barbie kitchen for Christmas. Wow, I
would play with that thing for hours and make my parents play with me. I
know I drove them crazy but I loved it
so much!!
5. If you could morph into any animal, what
would you choose?
I’d want to be a dolphin! Their so beautiful and
freakin’ brilliant so s a book ners, this is my perfect choice!
6. What paranormal creature would make the
best boyfriend?
It’s funny because I can’t think of any paranormal
creature that would make a good boyfriend. A vampire will always want to suck
your blood, a werewolf always wants to tear you to shreds and a warlock will
want to steal your soul! I haven’t come up with a good paranormal boyfriend
yet. LOL.
7. If you could have lunch with any author,
who would be?
Stephenie Meyers, so I could thank her a million
times for helping me find my #1 desire: writing!
Author:
Janiera Eldridge
Release Day: October
31, 2012
Synopsis: With Ani taking her place as queen, there
are some enemies lurking she could never imagine! There's a secret compound in
California that wants to know the secrets to making a vampire or werewolf. When
they kidnap Ani during a trip back to California they might actually get what
they want. Her sister Dana, her lover Diego and other vampires do everything
they can to get her back. If they don't succeed, they face being controlled
completely by the human race forever! Dark Expectations is the exciting sequel
to Soul Sisters that's full of adventure, danger and what it means to be queen!
Buy Links:
Amazon (Paperback
& Kindle)
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Expectations-Book-Sisters-Trilogy/dp/1480192023/ref=la_B006667N1Q_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355250490&sr=1-1
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13640540-soul-sisters
Coming soon to other
online book retailers in late January!
Author: Janiera
Eldridge
Release Day: October
18th 2012
Synopsis: Soul Sisters is an urban fantasy
novel about African-American twin sisters Ani and Dana who have a rather unique
secret: one sister is human while the other is a vampire. While the sisters
have lived peacefully with each other for many years one fateful night will
change both their lives forever. When a drunken man tries to attack Dana (the
human sister) Ani (the vampire sister) protects her sister with all of her
ferocious power. However, when the vampire’s leader Donovan finds out about the
public display he calls for the sisters to be assassinated for disobedience.
Ani and Dana now are in for the fight of their lives to protect each other as
well as the lives of their dedicated friends who have joined them on their
mission for survival. If Dana and Ani can make it through this time of
uncertainty, Ani can take her new place as vampire queen. Soul Sisters is
expected to be a trilogy; The book also features a multicultural cast of
characters that brings a new edge of chic to the vampire world!
Buy Links:
Amazon (paperback&Kindle)
http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Sisters-Trilogy/dp/1480089230/ref=la_B006667N1Q_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355250490&sr=1-2
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13640540-soul-sisters
Author Bio: Janiera enjoys feeding her book addiction
when she not writing. She is also a book blogger at Beauty and Books where she
mixes being a book nerd with keeping things chic. When not reading or writing
she is freelance writing in the entertainment industry.When trying to relax she
likes a huge yard sale on a Saturday morning, rainy days to read by and nacho
cheese is her kryptonite. Soul Sisters is her debut novel.
Connect With the
author:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/lazenbeauty
FB: http:/facebook.com/janiera.eldridge.1
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5319319.Janiera_Eldridge
beautiful name and i love the meaning behind it!
ReplyDeletethe help was excellent!
good luck with your books! great concept with the twisted twins!
I think it's a neat name too. And yours is very Gone with the Windish and romantic, Tara!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Elizabeth and Janiera,
ReplyDeleteYes, it's me, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!
A most interesting synopsis and a book I could definitely sink my teeth into. Fangs for this and very kind of you to bring awareness of this lovely author.
And being such a wonderful dog, I've forwarded your posting to hopefully increase publicity, via the social networks, yep, even um 'Farcebook'!
Pawsitive wishes and happy writing,
Penny :)
Penny (and Gary!) you guys are the sweetest!!
DeleteAloha, and what a cool name, I agree :)
ReplyDeleteNice to meetcha Janiera, and much success with your latest book :)
Thanks for stopping by Mark!
DeleteCongratulations Janiera! Wishing you mega success!
ReplyDeleteSo true about the paranormal boyfriends, of course, vampires are after your blood. Werewolves would shred you and warlock would steal your soul! Better keep away!
Nas
Thanks for stopping by Nas!
DeleteWow, great book covers Janiera! Hey Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot from this interview! Who knew Stephen King writes great love stories? Not me! I'll have to check that out. I love The Help, too! And Twilight, sigh. I don't know why, but that book sucked me in along with the rest of the world. Congratulations, I wish you loads of success! :)
I didn't realize that either. I will have to check it out!
DeleteHello, Janiera! Great to meet you and I too love your name, it's beautiful and original. I also love a good paranormal book and wish you the best of luck with your sequel. (:
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Elise!
DeleteNacho Cheese and Netflix??? LOL! Janiera is very cool. Thanks for this, Liz. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a movie girl myself, so I agree!
DeleteHow great! And that is an uber cool name. Love the story behind it. Netflix addict here too! Okay so this is the second blog I've heard about 11/23/63 on in 2 days which is a sign i need to download it asap.
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet Janeira and awesome questions Elizabeth!
Thanks Pk! I've never seen that movie either. I'll have to check it out.
DeleteWhat a cool way for your parents to pick your name, Janeria! I also love The Help and dolphins, Good luck with your writing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome interview. I'm pleased to meet Janiera.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read my copies of 11/23/63 and The Help. I've been meaning to get to them.