Awesome Review

Another excellent review for Burn the Night has rolled in and it gives a wonderful sneak peek at the book, so that readers know what they are getting into when they pick up this book. It also brings up an excellent minor plot point that I wasn't able to tie up with the final book. Michael's body. Sigh. I had plans for that small thing that was supposed to lead to its own book and ... it never happened. As this is my first series, there have been several learning moments for me and one of them has been that there isn't always time for everything that you want to do.

However, if there proves to be an interest for it, I may consider writing another short story/novella to tie up that one last tidbit.

In the meantime, I am down to the last few chapters of the new novel that I am working on. This is one of those rare moments when the ending is still somewhat fuzzy for me. Contrary to the theme I had running in the Dark Days series, I am endeavoring to end these books on a positive note. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of experience with that so I think that is why the ending is still fuzzy to me. I'm not overly concerned as it will all be cleaned up with the revision before it gets shipped off to my editor.

So if you want to know what's up with Burn the Night, check out this review:
Red Hot Books

Also, stay tuned. My publisher should be releasing an extended excerpt of Burn the Night very soon. I will post a link when it become available.

Book Reviews and a New Title

Things seem to be picking up speed now as we get into the last days before the release of the Nightwalker. I've sent some updates into my HarperCollins microsite and I've also sent in the final edited version of book 2 into my editor. It's nice to have that at least temporarily off my plate, though I'm sure it will be coming back to me soon enough for another round of edits.

In the meantime, the reviews continue to pour in and I'm overwhelmed by how much people are enjoying the book. I am so glad to hear that people are connecting with Mira and Danaus. They are the loves of my life and I'm hoping the world falls in love with them as well.

Over at Darque Reviews, the reviewer commented that:

"Nightwalker is an enjoyable read, and an exceptional debut novel. Ms. Drake has created an intriguing world of supernatural beings and added threads of mystery, action and vampire politics to tie the past to the present. I’ll be watching for the next in the Dark Days series."

Meanwhile, Amberkatze's blog has the comment:

"With Nightwalker, Jocelynn drake has broken the mold in more ways than one and I liked it. Pick this up if you crave something that hasn't been done and isn't predictable. I am looking forward to seeing what the future has in store for Mira. "

Also, I just completed an interview with The Book Smugglers, which will be posted to their site next week along with a review of Nightwalker. I'll be at the RWA conference at the time, but I will try to post a link to the interview when it has been posted.

And for the curious, it is now official. The title of book 2 in the Dark Days series is Dayhunter and it is currently slated for release in May 2009.

First Review and Another Contest

I don’t have a lot of time to blog tonight since I’m running a little behind on my edits. I’m dragging my feet because it’s a really dark scene and I’m in a good mood. Do you know why?

My first review for Nightwalker has hit the Internet and it’s a lovely, beautiful, wonderful review. Thanks to all the book and reviewing gods!

The reviewer at Coffee Time Romance gave Nightwalker 4 Cups out of a possible 5 Cups. A very good review considering it’s my first book.

Below is a quick excerpt:

“What a great first novel. I am hooked and cannot wait for more from Ms. Drake. Mira is a fiery character and Danaus is tormented by what he thinks is truth and then seeing the reality. I loved that Ms. Drake makes her main vampire character a woman. It is much different than most vampire novels and the enemies are almost bad enough that you cannot help but love the way they work.”

So, please stop by Coffee Time Romance and read the rest of the review!

Also, to celebrate, I am giving away a cover flat along with something else. I don’t know what yet because I’ve still got to figure out the shipping logistics (AKA the freaking box).

Same rules as usual:

1. You can’t be related to me.
2. Leave a comment in the comment field along with your name – no email addresses!
3. I will ship overseas but not off the planet
4. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008