The Dark Light Interview + Giveaway

Hey,

Today I have the amazing Sara Walsh, author of The Dark Light, on the blog! For those of you who have not seen or heard of The Dark Light, here is the blurb and cover:

The Dark Light by Sara Walsh

Release Date: August 28, 2012
Goodreads | Amazon UK | Amazon | The Book Depository

Mia is torn between two guys—and two worlds—in this epic, romantic fantasy.

Mysterious lights have flickered above Crownsville for as long as Mia can remember. And as far as she’s concerned, that’s about the only interesting thing to happen in her small town.

That is, until Sol arrives. Mia’s not one to fall for just any guy, but she can’t get Sol—or the brilliant tattoo on his back—out of her mind.

Then Mia’s brother goes missing, and Mia’s convinced that Sol knows more than he’s sharing. But getting closer to Sol means reevaluating everything Mia once believed to be true. Because Sol’s not who Mia thought he was—and neither is she.

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Sounds amazing, and look at the cover! I can not wait to read the book!! Now, may I present to you...SARA WALSH:

Hi, Sam. Thanks so much for inviting me over.

It's a pleasure to have you on the blog. :D

Where did the idea for The Dark Light come from?

The idea for The Dark Light came to me during a road trip across the American plains when we were discussing a news event about a young boy who’d mysteriously reappeared almost a decade after vanishing. We were in the middle of nowhere, and the story got me thinking about all the places where a person could disappear, especially surrounded by all that open space. What might really be out there? That’s when I came up with the idea for The Dark Light.

Is the book as hot as the cover?

The Dark Light is definitely more romantic than steamy, but then the story is more fantasy than paranormal romance. The cover is incredibly hot, but to me, the image speaks about the characters--Mia’s strength, Sol’s reserve, and the connection between them. When there’s a tattoo like Sol’s in the story, there was no way we couldn’t show it! And you’ll definitely get to see the tattoo in all its glory in the book.

Will there be a sequel/companion novel any time in the future?

There are no plans for a sequel or companion story as of yet. The Dark Light does standalone, but I could write more, and I definitely know what would happen next. It’s early days.

How did you feel when you were told The Dark Light would be published?

I was ecstatic! I’d been writing for a long time, so to finally hear the news that a story of mine would eventually hit the shelves was a dream come true. My husband was away with work when I heard the news, so it was just me and my Saint Bernard, Rosie, dancing around the living room.

Are you working on any other projects?

I’m always writing, so I usually have a couple of projects on the go. I have a creepy supernatural stalker story that I wrote last year and really love. It’s a slightly different vibe to The Dark Light, much more inward and dark. I also have huge piles of notes for a sci-fi that I’m itching to write. It’s a story on a much bigger scale than the supernatural one, so more like The Dark Light. Epic sci-fi, I guess.

What is your favourite YA book?

That’s really tough, because I read so much and so widely. I adore Harry Potter, and I definitely class the later stories as YA, so I have to choose Potter. I also loved Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone.

Tell readers something they might not know about you.

I once received a letter from Princess Diana, which I think puts me 8,435,654^th in line for the British throne! Watch this space.

Sum up The Dark Light in 10 words.

One girl. One guy. Missing brother. Fantasy. Romance. Action. Adventure.

Quick questions:

Harry Potter or Twilight? Harry Potter!

Blue or green eyes? Green.

Spots or stripes? Stripes.

Horror or romance? Romance. But I love a good horror, too.

 About the author:

Sara Walsh is British, but happily lives in Annapolis, Maryland. She graduated college with a degree in psychology, but soon decided that telling stories was much more fun. When not writing, Sara is usually reading, drowning in tea, or frolicking around town with the world's cutest St. Bernard. The Dark Light is her first novel.

Find Sara: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads
Buy The Dark Light: Amazon UK | Amazon | The Book Depository

Sara has also generously offered a SIGNED copy of The Dark Light to give away! And guess what?! It's international!! 

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Have a great week,
Sam :D