Cynthia Eden-Interview and Giveaway with the Author

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Cynthia Eden-Interview with the Author

With the new release of ANGEL BETRAYED (The Fallen), The Reading Cafe is pleased to welcome Cynthia Eden.

TRC: Hi Cynthia and welcome to The Reading Cafe. We would like to start with some background information. Please tell us something about yourself?

Cynthia: I’m Cynthia Eden—I’m a southern girl…I love horror movies and happy endings. 😉 I write romance novels about demons and vampires and fallen angels. I also write romantic suspense novels that can contain some very dark killers.

TRC:Your bio outline states that you have a degree in Sociology. How has the study about the interactions of people helped with the different storylines and novels?

Cynthia: My sociology major turned me into what I think of as a “people watcher”—okay, that sounds weird but…in sociology, I learned a lot about observing behavior. I learned the meanings of non-verbal behavior, and I definitely use those non-verbal behavior cues in my books. When I want to “show” what my characters are thinking or feeling, I always fall back on my sociology studies.

TRC:  What was the catalyst that sparked your desire to write?
Cynthia:  I was the kid with the hyper active imagination. I was always dreaming up stories, and, for as long as I can remember, the only thing that I’ve really wanted to do was write.

TRC:  Which genre do you prefer to write and why?

Cynthia:I prefer to write romances because the main goal of my writing is to entertain readers. To make them happy. I figure that real-life is depressing enough. We need the guarantee of a happy ending that comes from romance novels.

TRC: Have you ever considered writing a series of Young Adult storylines?

Cynthia: I’ll confess—I have! Years ago, one of the first novels that I seriously shopped around was a young adult novel. That book didn’t sell, but I still have the desire to break into the YA market. I’ve actually recently completed another YA story (the first one I did—seriously, like 18 years ago—was a YA horror). The recent one that I’ve written is a YA paranormal about a werewolf. I guess I just can’t get away from my shifters!

TRC: THE FALLEN is your latest series of books. What have been the challenges bringing this particular series to publication?

Cynthia: I’ve been really lucky with this series. When I presented the proposal to my editor, she loved the series. Kensington has been incredibly supportive of my Fallen books. The biggest challenge was doing the research, but, since I love visiting New Orleans (the main setting for these books), the research truly wasn’t a hardship.

TRC: Would you please tell us about the premise behind The Fallen? LINK TO: ANGEL OF DARKNESS (The Fallen #1)

Cynthia: When an angel falls from heaven, his (or her) wings burn in the fall. As the wings burn away, the angel also loses his inability to feel emotion. In a way, the wings were like armor, protecting the angel from all the dangerous emotions that humans feel. So my angels go through their entire existence, never knowing emotion…until they fall. Once an angel falls, he is hit with every emotion out there, and that sudden rush of emotions can be dangerously overwhelming.
In the Fallen books, I wanted to show how my powerful angels of death would deal with human emotions. I wanted to see if those emotions would drive them insane or if emotions could actually make them stronger beings.

TRC: ANGEL BETRAYED is your latest release (June 2012). Would you please tell us about the premise?

Cynthia: Thanks so much for asking about ANGEL BETRAYED! ANGEL BETRAYED focuses on a very dark angel, Sammael (Sam for short). Once upon a time, he was the leader of all the fallen angels, but Sam broke the rules. He killed, when it wasn’t his time to take souls. He fell from heaven as punishment, but, since that fall, Sam has been enacting his own brand of justice on humans and paranormals. Sam pretty much thinks that he is invincible…then he meets the heroine of the book, and everything changes for him.

TRC: ANGEL IN CHAINS will be released in November 2012. Would you please tell us about the premise?

Cynthia: ANGEL IN CHAINS is the story of Azrael (Az), an angel who makes an appearance in both ANGEL OF DARKNESS and ANGEL BETRAYED. Okay, let me be honest—SPOILER—Az doesn’t just make an appearance in those books. He’s a very bad angel in those books. Almost evil. (Almost?) ANGEL IN CHAINS is the book in which Az tries to seek his redemption, even as he falls in love with a mortal woman.

TRC: How many books do you have planned for The Fallen? If the series becomes extremely popular with the readers, will you consider extending the series?

Cynthia: I’ve written four books in this series. If readers should want more, I’d definitely be open to writing more. I’ve had a great time with my angels, and there are a few more stories in that world that I’d like to explore.

TRC: The BOUND stories are a series of short storylines. What was the factor or decision in writing a series of short stories instead of full-length novels?

Cynthia: The main factor was timing. I’d been wanting to write a series of fairytales with a paranormal twist (or, rather, with a vampire and werewolf twist), but due to contract deadlines, I knew I wouldn’t have time to make these stories into full-length novels. So, I decided to write them as novellas. I love writing novellas—writing these books actually relaxes me—so once I started writing them, I found myself addicted to the ideas. I didn’t want to stop!

TRC: Do you have plans for any of the characters and storylines to overlap within the BOUND series?

Cynthia: That is a great question. I wish I had a good answer for you! I’m actually not sure. I will say overlap could be a possibility, but I just don’t want to promise anything on that aspect yet.

TRC: Bound by the Night is the most recent release in the BOUNDS series. How many novellas do you have planned for the series?

Cynthia: I had originally planned to do four novellas for the series (focusing on my 4 favorite fairytales), but I am giving very strong consideration to writing a full-length Bound book.

TRC: Which do you find more difficult to write- short stories where the plot and conclusion must be reached within a short period of time –or- a full-length novel?

Cynthia: I think both are equally hard, it just depends on the story itself. There are some stories that flow so quickly that writing is like a dream. But then there are other stories that make me fight and claw for every single word.

TRC: Speaking of novellas-HOWL FOR IT-your anthology with author Shelly Laurenston will be released in September 2012. What is the premise behind WED or DEAD?

LINKS TO PRE-ORDER Howl for It:
The Book Depository
B&N Nook and Paperbook
Amazon Paperbook
Amazon Kindle

Cynthia: For WED OR DEAD, I wanted to do a Little Red Riding Hood story, with a twist. (Can you tell I like twists?) My Red is a hunter, and she has just married herself to the big, bad wolf (literally).

TRC: You and Shelly have been included in many anthologies together. Is this something that is planned with your publishers or are you friends and make the decision together?

Cynthia: The anthologies are a decision that Kensington makes. The editors group different authors together for different projects. (Though I will say that I think Shelly is an amazing lady!)

TRC: Many authors bounce ideas and information between each other, and family and friends. With whom do you bounce ideas?

Cynthia: I bounce ideas off my husband. When I do that, he mostly just nods at me. 😉

TRC: On what are you currently working?

Cynthia: I’m writing the third book in a phoenix shifter series for Kensington Brava (I turned in the other two books in this series earlier this year). My phoenix shifters are dark and dangerous, and they sure like to play with fire.

TRC: Would you like to add anything else?

Cynthia: I would just like to say thank you very much for the interview! It has been a pleasure!

LIGHTNING ROUND
Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Dessert: Chocolate anything

Favorite TV Show: Castle

Favorite Movie: The Mummy

Last Movie you Saw: Brave

Dark or Milk Chocolate: Milk chocolate

Favorite Song: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 😉

TRC: Thank you Cynthia for taking the time to answer our questions. We are looking forward to all of your new releases this year. We wish you all the best.

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47 thoughts on “Cynthia Eden-Interview and Giveaway with the Author”

  1. Wonderful interview, Cynthia and Sandy. Cynthia, I totally fell in love with your Bound series, and I’m thrilled that you are considering writing a full novel on that series, but either way I will always buy them.

    I love happy endings in reading books, no matter the genre.

    Also love Castle. Thank you Cynthia for coming here and letting us know more about you. I’m far behind, but I plan on catching up on the rest of your series, espcielly Fallen.

  2. Sweet interview Sandy and Cynthia, It is great getting to know the Person who writes some really sweet reads. I have read all the ones that the Ladies here have written about and i can’t wait to read them , But i started with Eternal Hunter and just loved it . I love the fact that you catch the reader right off the bat gets me all excited about what is to come .I’m looking forward to reading the other 2 books in this series and i have ordered them so hopefully soon . I would just like to say thank you for stopping by and letting us get to know you .
    MILK CHOCOLATE NUMMY ;~p

    • Forgot to say that I love your comment, Cynthia, about real life! I always tell people who find it a little shocking that I love paranormal romance that I participate in real life everyday, so it’s okay for me to go away for a little while!! 😉

  5. Great interview Sandy and Cynthia. I am actually surprised at how many of these I have both in my library and TBR pile (I keep the two separate so I remember what I have read and not. I agree that life can depressing, and the romance genre does give a person a getaway from the reality.

  6. Another Fantastic Interview ladies. So many books, so little time!!!!

    Congratulations Cynthia on your Fallen series. *getting out my pen to add another series to my list*

  8. Cynthia, thanks for stopping by, I have to admit I am new to your books. The Fallen Angel Series sounds sooo good. I look forward to reading them! Shifter books are my fav, I’m glad that you are coming out with a new one! What can I say, Castle, yummy…….Chocolate, nummy!!!

  9. Wonderful interview ladies and welcome to TRC Cynthia. I’m really liking the sounds of your Fallen series. It sounds like something I could definitely get into. I’ve added your series to my ever growing list and am anxious to get started on them. I”m also liking that sounds of your twisted fairy tales, I’m always a fan of fairy tales with a twist.

  10. Love this interview, Cynthia. I like the idea of short stories that are part of you Bound series. Perfect when I’m away and want to relax and enjoy a fun and fast read.

    Love Castle too. I too love happy endings, that’s what make reading so relaxing.

  11. Sandy great job. Cynthia thank you for coming. I have several of your books and they were great reads. Adding the Angels as well as the Bound series to my TBR list. Love Shelly Laurenston and having you part of the upcoming anthology Howl For It is a added bonus.

  12. Seems a lot of authors are branching out in the YA area. Though I think it is sort of nice for mother and daughter to be reading the same author (slightly different). LOL.

    But Cynthia knows how much I love her books! I feel for her Deadly series! Well heck I fell for any book of hers I read.

  13. i Love your books!! recently bought my own copies.. huge fan
    Phoenix Shifters?? That sounds AMAZING! when will we see those ones?
    love your anythologies with Shelly Laurenston, actually thats how i got interested in reading your books!
    and i still have my fingers crossed that you get the bound short stories made into a novel for us non ereading types!

    alainala@ hotmail DOT ca

    • Thanks, Alaina! I am not certain of the exact release dates for the Phoenix shifters. I’m thinking my publisher will release them in 2013 (I’ve turned 2 of the 3 books in so far). And I definitely plan to release the Bound stories in a bundle for the people who prefer print books–I’m working on that now!

  14. Great interview! I loved that your Bound books were short stories – I was able to read them all very quickly (since I learned of them right after the last one came out). I have Angel Betrayed on my TBR list but haven’t read it yet. I liked Angel of Darkness and am so intrigued by Sam. I am also very curious about Az’s story. I never could figure out if I liked him or not in AoD. Thanks and congrats on your success!

  15. Cynthia just got Bound In Blood and I am loving it. I have Howl for it on Pre-order because of Shelley but I am enjoying your writing and look forward to your story too now. Great interview Sandy and Cynthia.

  18. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us today. I am really looking forward to continuing the journey with this series. I also am really looking forward to Howl For It. I hope you are aware of the egregious disservice you have done this sister chocolate lover! I now cannot get Take Me Out To The Ballgame out of my head LOL

  19. Hey! Great Interview and Great Giveaway! I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE the chance to win this giveaway so that I would have the opportunity to read and review this book! Either way its on my TBR list! Thanks so much! 🙂

  20. I am a serious chocoholic too. anything chocolate is my idea of paradise. Great interview, I see
    my TBR pile is going to grow alot now. The Angel series sounds really good. They are one of my fav topics to read about.

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