Jason Sullivan has everything he could have
wanted in life -- his own business, the perfect girlfriend and the perfect
opportunity to ask her to marry him. Then, in one violent, unexpected moment,
he loses it all. Murdered in cold blood, wrongly condemned and enslaved to a
sadistic demon, Jason must fight to reclaim not only the life and love he'd
once known, but also his soul.
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"Definitely an author to watch."
That's how Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine describes Sara
Reinke. New York Times best-selling author Karen Robards calls Reinke
"a new paranormal star" and Love Romances and More hails her as
"a fresh new voice to a genre that has grown stale."
When she's not writing, Sara is probably
dreaming up her next fictional adventure, driving one or both of her kids to or
from school, trying to keep her house from looking like a hurricane ripped
through it, or working full-time as a registered nurse. During her free time,
she's likely to be found with a margarita or glass of Moscato in hand, failing
miserably to replicate a recipe she saw on an episode of The Pioneer Woman.
Author
Links
Website: http://www.sarareinke.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaraReinke
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/491442.Sara_Reinke
Can you, for those who
don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an
author?
I’ve been writing since I was a little girl. I remember
asking for a typewriter for Christmas when I was in grade school, because I
wanted to be an author like Stephen King. In the early 2000s, I had a really
lucky break and had two mass-market paperbacks published through Kensington,
paranormal romances about vampires called Dark Thirst and Dark
Hunger. I’ve continued the Brethren Series these titles kicked off, all on
my own in the years since then, and last year, released the tenth and final
installment, Darkness Falls. In addition to the Brethren books, I’ve
written dozens of other stories over the years (including Forsaken).
Most have a paranormal romance angle to them, but I’ve been known to explore
other genres along the way, too. Romance is always a key element to my
work—probably because I’m such a sucker for true love and a happy ending!
What is something unique/quirky about you?
In addition to
being a writer, I’m also a registered nurse, and a couple of years ago, I
worked for a regional poison control center. It turned out to be the most
fascinating job I’ve ever had. I worked night shift, which unfortunately was just
too much for me, so I found another nursing position elsewhere. But to this
day, I can walk through my backyard or a public park and point out toxic plant
species, among other things I learned in my work as a poison specialist, and I
definitely came away with some great ideas for plot twists for my books!
Tell us something really interesting that's
happened to you!
I served on the
national board of directors for Romance Writers of America back in the early
2000s, and at the annual conference, I had the opportunity to meet and shake
hands with Nora Roberts. I remember feeling surprised at how petite she was,
because in interviews, she’s so strong and confident, larger than life. She was
extremely gracious and elegant, the epitome of class, and I will never forget
that experience.
What do you do to unwind and relax?
My daughter
takes horse riding lessons on Saturday afternoons, and spending time in the
barns at the farm where she rides is one of my favorite ways to unwind at the
end of a long week. I usually bring along carrots or peppermints to pass out
among the horses and have gotten to know several of them pretty well over the
years. My favorite is a black mare named Mariah, and she’s a gentle giant.
She’s shy before she gets to know you, but once you win her trust, she’s
basically a snuggle bug. She loves to have behind her ears or just under her
chin scratched, and I’ll watch her stand there and doze off if I scratch long
enough. Sometimes she’ll just stick her nose right up to my cheek and nuzzle, and
it sounds really weird, but there’s something really peaceful and comforting
about warm horse breath in your face. I’m a city girl at heart, but I admit,
having that opportunity to go out to the farm is rewarding and relaxing to me.
How to find time to write as a parent?
This has been
one of the greatest challenges I’ve faced as a writer, and I’ve found the
answer changes as my kids get older. In many ways, I’m more pressed for free
time now, as the parent of teenagers, than when they were younger. They may
need less direct supervision, but they have extracurricular activities galore,
and on top of me working full-time and trying to juggle in housework, it can be
tough. I pack my laptop with me whenever I take them to music lessons, and I
try to squeeze in writing when dinner is cooking or before I hit the bed for
the night. I also have my own office in my home (even though the only time I
usually have to take advantage of it is on the weekends!).
Do you have a favorite movie?
Several, actually,
LOL. They all run neck-and-neck. I love The Fellowship of the Ring, the
first in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I remember going to see it in
the movie theater and being absolutely spellbound. I loved those books as a
child, and the movie brought all of the characters so perfectly to life.
I’m also a
sucker for superhero movies, since I was addicted to comic books as a teen. As
with comics, I’m a bigger Marvel fan than DC, but the Wonder Woman movie
was absolutely fabulous. Loved it! And of course, Avengers: End Game. I
admit it: I was cheering and clapping out loud in the theater. (And bawling at
the end—come on, who didn’t??)
Which of your novels can you imagine made
into a movie?
I think like
most authors, I can imagine any of my stories on the big screen, LOL. But
honestly, I’ve written plays in the past, had the amazing actor Chris Patton
narrate an audiobook from my Brethren Series, and a horror short-story,
“Periphery People” that had several podcast readings after it appeared on the
Creepypasta website. I have to say that seeing and hearing someone else’s
performance of my work is both flattering and amazing. They bring their own
unique interpretations to the stories, and for me, it’s like enjoying them for
the first time, as something brand new. I can’t imagine how thrilling it would
be to see my characters brought to life in a film version, but it’s something
I’d love to see one day.
As a writer, what would you choose as your
mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
I often joke
that my Patronus would be a honey badger. Maybe a possum.
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