Delaney Rhodes's Blog - Posts Tagged "highlander-romance"

1/31/2012
by S. Roberson

I just finished - holy smoke! I'm dying for the next and the next! I'm wishing I could express to you how GOOD your book really is - I want more. You are an amazing author! I would read it again and again! So good so good so good....infinitely good! And I can say it is rare for me to even think of re-reading books for pleasure.

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Feb 07, 2012

Current Release: Celtic Storms - Celtic Steel, #1

Describe your current release in two sentences?

Celtic Storms is a romantic suspense novel filled with mystery, villains, witchcraft, murder and heroes. Set in 15th century Ireland; it has all the elements of a highlander adventure along with the paranormal mystique found in the pagan religious symbolism of the time.

What was your childhood ambition?

I actually spent many years pursuing that dream and worked in the legal field for over twenty years. I never dreamed of writing fiction; although I've written plenty non-fiction projects. My husband bought me a Kindle for my birthday last August - and I've been hooked ever since. Of course, being the type-A personality that I am (and I'm also a Leo) I thought to myself - I can do that too!

If you could time travel, where would you travel to and why?

I hate surprises - so I guess the future would be great - and bad all at the same tine. At least if I could travel to the future, when I come back and actually experience it the second time - it wouldn't be as much of a surprise.

Please describe your writing environment.

I tend to write about what I dream about. I draw inspiration from reading myself; as well as watching period films or movies. I love, love, love anything renaissance or otherworldly; and visionaries who have the ability to combine the two are my favorite. I make a deliberate effort to meditate before bedtime each evening on either the subject of a new scene I am writing or my desire for a new idea in my work; and it just so happens - when I sleep - I dream about what should be next in my story. It works every time.

What are you working on?

I am currently finishing up the second book in my Celtic Steel Series, Celtic Shores. It will have some definite surprises and twists most won't see coming. The scene digest for my third book, Celtic Skies is also coming along nicely.

Where do you want to travel?

I am planning a trip to Ireland this summer. My great grandfather was from Galway, Ireland and I have always wanted to visit there. Perhaps one day I will own my very own Irish castle!

What are your plans for the summer? Any books you are looking forward to?

Yes! I am so excited to be attending the RomCon 2012 Convention in Denver, Co this year in June. I am particularly looking forward to meeting all the wonderful romance novel fans and mixing and mingling with the hot male cover models. Yummy!

What has been the best way for you to engage readers? Face to Face / Chatting Online / Twitter / Facebook / Blogging

I've really enjoyed connecting with readers on Facebook - it's so easy to reach out and connect. I am hoping to schedule some actual chat sessions by subject matter in the future. I am also tinkering with the idea of having an advisory counsel assist on one of my future works - like having my fan base actually steer the story line. I think that would be a great experiment in creativity!

What is the best thing about being an author?

I'm still in my pajamas!

If you could live in a world created by an author, which book / world would you jump into?

Gone with the Wind. My absolute favorite work to date. I would hope to be able to make a difference in the lives of people struggling for their own rights as well as the rights of others. To see our country during that time period would be most humbling.

Thank you so much for your interest in my work! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on my series.

Delaney Rhodes

I am so very pleased to announce that my debut novel, Celtic Storms, Book 1 in the Celtic Steel Series has made it into the Amazon / Kindle TOP 100 PAID list under historical romance.

Since publishing on the Kindle Platform on Friday night, February 3rd, the book has received a lot of attention by the Amazon audience.

Thanks to all of my fans for your support.

Celtic StormsDelaney Rhodes

Celtic Shores, Book 2 in the Celtic Steel Series is now LIVE ON AMAZON, you can get it here:


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082HNVAY

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Celtic Shores
Celtic Steel Series, Book 2

Patrick MacCahan just became the new Laird of the O’Malley clan. His new position is met with many obstacles; including a tempestuous new wife, a two-decade long war with a neighboring village, a missing foster child and a pagan witch who overpowers the clan at every turn.

Parkin MacCahan’s life just got a lot more exciting. His older brother Patrick has married the eldest daughter of the O’Malley clan. His father is building a shipping empire off the coast of Northern Ireland. Parkin must oversee the operations and coordinate efforts between the O’Malleys and the MacCahans.
In order to dock at O’Malley port, Parkin and his men must sail past the legendary Island of Women. Will Parkin be able to withstand the temptation to trespass the legendary shore? Or will he be invited?

Kyra O’Connell has resided in O’Malley territory all of her life. As the niece of the late Laird Dallin O’Malley, and daughter of the clan’s chieftan, she has been part of the inner circle for as long as she can remember. When a spy is found among the villagers, Kyra is asked to take up residence on the Island of Women and to infiltrate their ranks as a spy herself.Celtic Shores