First Impressions with Lily Luchesi at #ReadingIndie

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The Paranormal Detectives Series

A mortal detective discovers the true Underworld of Chicago when he tries to take down a vampire. Alongside the enigmatic Angelica Cross, Danny Mancini must take down paranormal threats to the city, but his own psychic powers are coming to the surface. Undead exes, immortal witches, demons, and vampiric deities plague Chicago, while broken hearts and mistrust plague the hunters. Can Danny and Angelica compromise, or will the Paranormal Investigative Division of the FBI fall?

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First writing award or professional milestone.

It was for Vincent, my villain in my debut Stake-Out. Out of 200 entrants, he got third place for best villain of 2015 and it made me so proud because I love my baddies, always have, and it was great to see others loved Vincent, too.

First character or topic that was difficult to write.

In book four, Right To Silence, my heroine gets kidnapped, assaulted, and tortured. After escaping, she gets PTSD and anxiety. Writing her first flashback was traumatizing for me, as I also suffer from severe anxiety that can be debilitating. I almost scrapped the scene, but am glad I didn't.

First time you collaborated with another author.

I have only one co-written book, called Soul Syndicate. It's in the Sigils and Spells boxed set, and it's co-written with Faith Marlow. The set and our story promotes diversity in the urban fantasy genre.

First time you considered yourself an author.

Release day of Stake-Out, my first book. A friend sent me a screenshot of my book surpassing the True Blood book series in our category and I just broke down in tears.

First chapter book you read by yourself.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume, I was six. I taught myself how to read quite young, before pre-school, but somehow wound up never reading a chapter book until then.

Well, dear readers, Lilly would like to know, 

"What was your first Halloween costume?"

And there you have it, folks, Lily Luchesi .

Lily Luchesi is the award-winning author of the bestselling Paranormal Detectives Series, published by Vamptasy Publishing. She was born in Chicago, and now resides in Los Angeles. As a child, she had tendency for being interested in all things "dark". At two she became infatuated with vampires and ghosts, and that infatuation turned into a lifestyle. She is also an out member of the LGBT+ community. When she's not writing, she's going to rock concerts, getting tattooed, watching the CW, or reading manga. And drinking copious amounts of coffee.

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First Impressions with KM Hodge at #ReadingIndie

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FBI Special Agent Alex Bailey takes on a new partner, Katherine Mitchel… and a new secret mission. Katherine uncovers damning evidence against a major crime ring known as The Syndicate. The group controls key members of the D.C. Metropolitan Area Police, the U.S. Congress, even the FBI, and they will stop at nothing to protect their interests. With her life on the line, Katherine is forced to put her faith in Alex as she flees from Washington D.C. and enters the Witness Protection Program. In the most dangerous investigation of his career, Alex must decide how far he is willing to go to keep Katherine safe, and to stop The Syndicate.

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First time you typed “the end” or finished a book.
The first time I finished a book was in 2015. The book, Red on the Run, is the first book in my Syndicate-born Trilogy and it was awarded the Pinnacle Book Achievment Award in the Thriller category in 2016. Finishing this book was very emotional for me. It's my favorite because it's my first.

First writing award or professional milestone.
My first award was the Pinnacle Book Achievment award, but the milestone that meant the most to me was making the USA Today Bestseller list this year.

First fan interaction or positive review.
Move over Baldacci. Prepare for competition from this new author! Spellbinding - hard to put down." ~ Patrisha Ehlert

Well, dear readers, what was your first book love? ?

And there you have it, folks, KM Hodge .

USA Bestselling author, K.M. Hodge grew up in Detroit, where she spent most of her free time weaving wild tales to spook her friends and family. These days, she lives in Texas with her husband and two energetic boys and once again enjoys writing tales of suspense and intrigue that keep her readers up all night. Her stories, which focus on women's issues, friendship, addiction, regrets and second chances, will stay with you long after you finish them.

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First Impressions with Mackenzie Flohr at #ReadingIndie

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One boy…one Rite… And a world of deadly secrets that could change the course of history—forever.

And so begins the tale of Mierta McKinnon. When a horrible fate reveals itself during his Rite of Wands ceremony, he must find a way to change not only his destiny but also the land of Iverna’s.

Forbidden from revealing the future he foresees to anyone, he is granted a wand and his magical powers, but still must master the realm of magic in order to save himself and those he loves.

But Mierta is not the only one with secrets…especially when it’s impossible to know who to trust.

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First life experience you wanted to write about; factual or fictionalized.
A little of both. I started penning a book about politics in theatre. Person I was writing it for didn't like the sample I gave her, so I ended up moving onto something better.

First public appearance or author interview.
SoapTalk with actress Melody Thomas Scott!

First fan interaction or positive review.
From Samantha, age 12, in Australia - FANTASTIC!!!!!!  This book is a combination of Thriller, Death, Suspense, and a many more other things.  I rate this book 5 STARS and, I would recommend this book for people aged 8 and above.

First character or topic that was difficult to write.
Mierta McKinnon

First time you considered yourself an author.
When I saw the first .pdf proof of the inside of my book.

Well, dear readers, What book would you have never discovered had it not been for an indie author?

And there you have it, folks, Mackenzie Flohr .

Mackenzie is the author of The Rite of Wands, a young adult fantasy series, published with BHC Press. Her debut novel was released on March 10, 2017, and has already gathered hype and received some incredible reviews. Mackenzie wanted to write a fantasy of her own, one that could inspire imagination in others and lead them into a magical world of their own making.

You can follow her on her publisher's page at: BHCpress.

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