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About the Author:
Emily Guido is a new
Paranormal Romance Author. She was inspired to start writing "Charmeine"
because one day she got an idea of two characters that needed to have their
story told. Not ever dreaming a week later she would have over a 100,000 words
written. When Emily writes, it is similar to you or I watching a movie. She
pictures the characters in her head going through vivid descriptions of each
scene. There are so many nuances going through her mind that she cannot type
fast enough. The novels “Mactus,” “Accendo,” “Seditious,” and “Ransom,”
are the continuation of the wonderful adventures of the inhabitants of
The Castle Charmeine!
Emily is currently writing “Conundrum”
the Sixth Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” She is currently working at a
College full time, and pursuing her Master of Business Administration.
Where to find/follow Emily:
Website: http://authoremilyguido.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Emily__Guido
Interview with Emily
What is the best thing about being
an author for you?
I think it is
being creative. I can sit for hours typing out a story and have a
great time doing it. The words come so easily when I have a “movie”
going in my head. I know that others may have problems writing,
but for me… if I didn’t have a full time job and go to MBA school
full time, I would be writing most of the time. I love it and it
doesn’t seem to have an end for me. I don’t know why.
How do you choose the names of your
heros?
My heroes and heroines have Angel names
mostly because this story is really about Angels loving other Angels
who have ended up on Earth as Blood-Hunters. It is really easy for
me to think of these names because I went to Catholic school. I even
fashioned the character traits around what the Angel is supposed to
be. Like Tabbruis (pronounced TAB-BREECE) is the Angel of
Self-Determination. That isn’t something I made up, it comes from
my upbringing. Some have said “there is too much God” in my
books. Well, “The Light-Bearer Series” is about Angels…doy!
God is gotta be in there someplace. I’m not preachy but the more
you read in the books, you have to know how the characters came into
being and their motivations, so there’s going to be more and more
references to God.
You previously told me that one of
the scenes in Charmeine was something that actually happened, have
you added any other real life experiences to your books?
Yes a little bit here and there.
That’s what makes it so fun! Charmeine is the Angel of Harmony.
Now, I don’t claim to be an Angel at all, but I love it when people
get along. I don’t like being in conflict with anyone. However, I
will fight like the dickens for my family. Also, Charmeine and
Tabbruis like Billy Joel, that is true for me. I love Billy Joel and
could listen to him all the time. Little things too such as Tabbruis
loves his Black Dodge Charger ST8 HEMI engine muscle car! That is
from me… so much so, I went and bought one the exact same one he
has in the book this summer because I love, love, love that car!
If you had to choose who would be
your favorite hero? heroine? and why.
I love strong female characters and
real life people like Elizabeth I, Wonder Woman, Claire from the
Outlander Series written by Diana Gabaldon, Lara Croft in Tomb
Raiders, Jane Eyre from Charlotte Bronte and in the Canterbury Tales,
the raucous and lewd Wife of Bath. Why? I love women who are very
intelligent and know what to do to get the job done. They are also a
tiny bit vulnerable too, but not too much to get them off track. I
feel women should be tough and never lose the fact that all things do
not need to be fought with just brawn but brains, persistence and
love.
What scenes are the hardest for you
to write?
I think the scenes I struggle with are
the historical ones, because I pride myself in being as accurate as I
can be. Why? You see to make Tabbruis’ history believable; you
have to see the corresponding real story. I had a reader comment in
her review that I described a historical event like I was there,
that’s because I did research and painstakingly wrote the account
out of factual information!
Have you ever written a scene that
made you blush?
Yes and no, “The Light-Bearer Series”
are YA. At first, I did write the books with a few saucy scenes, but
I really didn’t like how it came out. I think if you bring the
reader right to a certain point, their imagination is MUCH better
than you actually writing it out. Also, a ton of Paranormal Romance
books have graphic sex scenes. Yes, I have read them but sometimes
it becomes the focus of the story.
I love romance, comedy, paranormal
happenings, historical, action, and adventure to be the emphasis. I
AM A HUGE SOPPY ROMANTIC. To the doom and gloom to all who know me
because I’m a big old softie for romance, i.e. romantic movies,
books, songs, plays, and musicals… anything.
I know I will NEVER please everyone
with my books, so I don’t try. I write what I love, what appeals
to me, what makes me curl my toes, laugh, or cry. Let’s face it,
if you don’t write what you love, then why write?
How do you choose the names of your
heros?
My heroes and heroines have Angel names
mostly because this story is really about Angels loving other Angels
who have ended up on Earth as Blood-Hunters. It is really easy for
me to think of these names because I went to Catholic school. I even
fashioned the character traits around what the Angel is supposed to
be. Like Tabbruis (pronounced TAB-BREECE) is the Angel of
Self-Determination. That isn’t something I made up, it comes from
my upbringing. Some have said “there is too much God” in my
books. Well, “The Light-Bearer Series” is about Angels…doy!
God is gotta be in there someplace. I’m not preachy but the more
you read in the books, you have to know how the characters came into
being and their motivations, so there’s going to be more and more
references to God.
Books By Emily Guido
Can
romance develop between a Heavenly Light-Bearer and a Hellish Vampire
Blood-Hunter?
"Charmeine" the
First Novel in "The Light-Bearer Series," was released
January 2012.
Tabbruis
is a Blood-Hunter, he drinks blood to survive. Over millennia
Tabbruis has wandered the Earth alone aimlessly living through many
historical events.
Charmeine
just came to the Earth in 1997, unable to remember anything.
When
Tabbruis meets Charmeine the attraction is immediate and passionate.
They are polar opposites and clash together in a strongly romantic
and dramatic way. When she meets Tabbruis, Charmeine’s powers as a
Light-Bearer, one who throws lightning, is triggered and grows
exponentially.
Will
Charmeine and Tabbruis fulfill their destinies? Will they realize
their importance in both the Blood-Hunter and Light-Bearer world?
"Mactus" is
the Second Novel in "The Light-Bearer Series." The
romance and action develop and deepens between our two ill-fated
lovers, Tabbruis and Charmeine.
“Mactus”
means well-done in Latin, and as our Tabbruis and Charmeine proclaim
their love for one another, they are reminded of the daunting task
before them. However, their union is joyous and very romantic.
Tabbruis
and Charmeine’s love deepens and grows stronger. However, they are
both thrown when Charmeine is revealed to be the Queen of Light and
Tabbruis is the King of Darkness!
Their
son, Shane, brings an addition to the family, his fiancée, Sandra
Gomez! She bonds with Charmeine and Tabbruis instantly. Can
Charmeine and Sandra work together to defend themselves from the
powerful Elder Council Blood-Hunter Pascal’s attack?
"Mactus"
is a romantic and exciting book is a page turner from
the beginning to end!
"Accendo" is
the Third Novel in "The Light-Bearer Series." Reality
knocks our two star-crossed lovers, Tabbruis and Charmeine into the
now when they have to plan to battle the Evil Blood-Hunter Elder
Council.
Charmeine
is cut to the core because of Tabbruis’ lack of faith in her
ability to lead. Will their love survive? Will their faith in
each other be tested as they begin their new life together?
Tabbruis
and Charmeine find their close relationship is challenged with
unbelief and lack of trust.
The
battle to freedom from the Dark and Evil forces which Lucifer has let
loose on the Earth is harder than Tabbruis and Charmeine ever
imagined.
Their
family also suffers a serious loss. Can they recover and pick
up the pieces? "Accendo" is a romantic and exciting
book is a page turner from the beginning to end!
The
Fourth Novel in "The Light-Bearer Series" is "Seditious."
This
book is the continuation of Tabbruis and Charmeine's romantic and
turbulent love story and mission on Earth to battle Lucifer's
minions!
Tabbruis
and Charmeine’s life at the ‘Castle Charmeine’ is blissful
until reality of the ruling the Elder Council Blood-Hunters hits them
in the face.
In
"Seditious" Tabbruis and Charmeine find that their
love is tested in the most heinous way possible.
Then,
as a one-two punch, Lord Cromwell, one of the most deadly and
powerful Blood-Hunter ever has escaped the Elder Council Prison.
Lord Cromwell sends his beautiful agent to cause trouble for Tabbruis
and Charmeine and wants something that they have!
Charmeine
runs away from the 'Castle Charmeine' to forget the betrayal of her
most beloved husband Tabbruis.
Can
Tabbruis win Charmeine back? How can he make her understand?
Exciting
all the way to the end! "Seditious" will have you
turning page after page in this story of passion, betrayal and
seduction.
“Seditious”
the fourth novel, will have you riveted from the beginning.
“Ransom”
is
the Fifth Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series” Can Tabbruis
convince Charmeine, his love and soul-mate to take him back? Will
Charmeine be able to forget the pain of the past?
Tabbruis
and Charmeine take their new family on a much needed and impromptu
vacation; however, there is always a twist and turn for them to
recover from.
The
children of Dmitri are growing up fast and there is an addition to
the 'Castle Charmeine'.
Lord
Cromwell, plans a deadly attack on the 'Castle Charmeine' and he
takes something precious to Charmeine. However, he wants
something in exchange.
Can
Charmeine and her family battle this deadly adversary?
Tabbruis
and Charmeine’s family bond together to fight Lord Cromwell and
more surprises are in store for the star-crossed lovers, Tabbruis and
Charmeine!
A
must read for all who have read “Charmeine," "Mactus,"
"Accendo," and “Seditious” in “The Light-Bearer
Series.” However, "Ransom" can be a stand-alone novel in
its own right!
"Conundrum,"
soon
to be released in early 2013 will undoubtedly have more of Charmeine
and Tabbruis' adventures along with their family!
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