Good morning! My name is Viki Lyn and it’s great to be here! I have my double shot espresso and nibble, and I’m ready to blog. I write m/m romance and have six books published by Loose Id and Aspen Mountain Press. I enjoy writing paranormal and contemporary romances, enjoying both genres equally! If I was to say which book is my favorite, I’d have a very hard time choosing one. It’s like having to pick a favorite among your children, it’s just not done!
When writing paranormal, it’s fun to create new worlds which are steeped in mythology and ancient history. I’ve been very lucky to have traveled to many sacred sites. When you step into ancient ruins, there’s an aura that emanates from the stones. They pulsate with an energy which seems otherworldly.
In my latest release, Fighting Chance, I try to bring this sense of ‘otherworldly-ness’ when describing the Kresnik mystical island or the Red Serpent’s lair. I hope I succeeded just a little! It’s important to set the scene when writing paranormal or fantasy stories, because as the writer, we are creating new worlds. That’s why it’s a good idea to have familiar references for the reader to grasp. I really get frustrated with a book that is too ‘way out there’ to the point I want to fling the book across the room!
There are times when I wish to write a romance without vampires, shape shifters, elves or creatures that go bump in the night! I have three contemporary books out – Out of Bounds, Blue Skye and Ryan’s Harbor. While the stories have conflict, its all about ‘relationships’. Just two men trying to make it work despite their emotional baggage or external problems.
So what’s your favorite romance genre? Do you like being taken to a fantasy world, or do you like your stories peppered with reality? Or both? My favorite genre is mysteries, and it’s even better if they have a touch of romance. I also love reading m/m contemporaries. When I want a quick read, I go with boy’s love Japanese manga or yaoi. And my secret passion, I confess: Batman comics!
I will be back to post again soon!
You can visit my website for all my current books and news: http://www.vikilyn.com.
Viki Lyn
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June M.
14 years agoLOVE vampires, other paranormals too but vamps ar #1 with me!