KS: Catrina, first I want to thank you for participating in
the Become A Character contest. It was a great success and you, of course, got
the grand prize. How excited were you to win the contest?
Catrina: Extremely. You're my fave UF author, and I adore the
Immortallis series.
KS: You’ve read the other books in the Immortalis series so
you are well versed in the characters. Was Nicholas your first choice for your
character’s “mate?”
Catrina: Yes. I have enjoyed his
character from the beginning.
KS: You inspired the character Kitara Vanders. What traits
were you most interested in seeing brought out into this character?
Catrina: Her spukiness, independence, and love of nature. Aslo her
understanding animals.
KS: The name Kitara is quite an interesting one.
Catrina: Thank you.
K.S: How did you select that for the name?
Catrina: I wanted something that sounded rather unique.
K.S: Does
it hold some importance to you?
Catrina: Not really. I
looked for a name that wasn't overused, and tried to put a fresh spin on it.
K.S: Is
there any background on the meaning or heritage of this name?
Catrina: Nope, it's completely made up.
KS: You gave me a list of specifics on the character, things
like: family, personality, attitude, etc… Do you feel the character created
stuck closely to your original vision?
Catrina: Absolutely.
You nailed the character as if you'd actually crawled inside my mind.
KS: You’ve had a chance to read the story. How did you feel
about Kitara and Nicholas’s interactions?
Catrina: They are
perfect. I adore how they play off each other and keep each other on their
toes.
KS: No spoilers… Just feeling only. Were you satisfied with
the way the story ended?
Catrina: I was shocked, but yes. I
adored the ending.
KS: If there was anything you could change about the
character, what would it be?
Catrina: The scent of orange.
I'd have changed that to lavender and vanilla, or cinnamon.
KS: Catrina, it has been a pleasure working with you on this
book.
Catrina: Thank you. It's one I will treasure always.
K.S: I
do hope you are happy with the way Kitara turned out.
Catrina: Absolutely.
K.S: Is there anything else you want to add before we get on to some teasers
for our readers?
Catrina: Thank you for such a wonderful
opportunity. It's an amazing experience.
Let's all give Catrina a round of applause!! She was a wonderful muse and has been a dedicated reader of the Immortalis series since the very beginning!
Now... On to some fun. How about a little tease, shall we?
Dark Salvation
Excerpt
He looked at his arm. The wound was still there, but it had
begun to scab over. Her blood was already working magic. “You took a dangerous
risk.”
“I was armed.” She held the blade, a 10-inch chef’s knife up
ready to strike.
Without warning, Nicholas lunged forward and grabbed
Kitara’s wrist in a crushing grip. He pushed her backwards, pinning her to the
wall with his body. She tried to struggle, but was no match for Nicholas. He
took her free hand and held it firm against the wall.
Kitara’s heartbeat raced, vibrating through her chest into
Nicholas’s body. The tantalizing thump-thump sent all of his blood rushing
south. A new need arose within Nicholas. One he had not satisfied in a long
while. Kitara’s breath shuddered. Nicholas felt the contracting of her muscles
as she tried to fight his grip and bring the knife down upon him. Her human strength
was nothing. Even in his weakened state he held her firm, but he admired her
spirit. The smell of her fear, and her sweet orange and vanilla scent, called
out to him. He bent his head low to take a better whiff. His nose grazed the
soft skin at the base of her neck. She was a delicious temptation. He’d already
sampled her blood once; he knew how rich and sweet she tasted, and he longed
for more. He bent lower, drawing out the moment, savoring the anticipation,
reveling in the frantic thump-thump of her calling heart, the pulsing artery in
her neck practically begging for him to open up and devour all she had to give.
Nicholas let out a slow breath and reined in his hunger. He gently pressed his
lips against the soft warmth of her skin. Just a simple kiss, but that alone
had its own satisfying effect.
Kitara’s body spasmed under his grip. She let out a
strangled squeal, then went slack in his arms.
Nicholas held her firm, wrapping one arm around her waist,
taking on her weight and keeping her upright. “Have I made my point?” Husky
need filled his voice. Oh, how he wanted to slake his desire for her blood and
her body! But that could not happen.
“Yes.” Her words came out in a whisper. The heat from her
breath blew against his ear and her body pressed so close to his. Her warmth.
Her scent. He was the one supposed to be in control, yet everything about her
made him want to sit up and beg like a dog. All of his remaining blood had
traveled down south, and suddenly his pants became unbearably tight.