Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi! My name is Alix Adale and I write (hopefully) suspenseful, cathartic romance from the bleeding edge of reality. In my work, I try to present fresh twists on established paranormal themes by drawing inspiration from psychology, horror, true crime, and the occult. Yet in this world of darkness, love can conquer all!
I’ve written two and half romance novels, two PNR novellas, 75+ erotic shorts, and 10+ SF/F short stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest books are Blood is Magic and Night is Magic, two vampire romances in the same series. Either one can be read as the first in this four-book series as they are all written as more or less standalone books. The series focuses on the Bradens, a clan of vampires who live in the Pacific Northwest.
I couldn’t tell you when exactly I decided to write this series or why, only that when I chose to write in paranormal romance it was inevitable I would write about vampires (even though shifters so dominate the market now), because I simply love vampires.
They are powerful, mysterious, tragic, strange, creepy and (sniff) beautiful.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Hmm, this might be a little weird, but for my latest book, I had a number of characters in different locations so to avoid confusion, I created ‘action figures’ for each character. In photoshop, I made 2D cut-outs of each character, printed them out, taped them to cardboard, and put them in groups in different parts of the room so I could visually ‘see’ where everybody is.
Ridiculous, huh?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
We would be here a long time to run through them all! In terms of the paranormal romance and vampire genres, the classics like Bram Stoker, Sheridan Le Fanu, and Anne Rice are formative. Some of my favorite PNR authors are Christina Pope and Charlaine Harris, to name a few. And in other media, every from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Vampire: The Masquerade!
What are you working on now?
A book called Fire is Magic, the third in my Hearts of Dagon series…all of which have “…is Magic” in the title, so you know they’re related!
In this story, the female lead is a vampire hunter and the male lead is a vampire–they first meet and are attracted to each other without realizing the other’s ‘occupation’ so to speak. They find out the next morning… and the whole love-hate thing takes off from there!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
There are a million things to do, but I’m a fan of having my own website where I can post whatever I want.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Join online forums like Kboard’s Writer’s Cafe, Absolute Writer’s, Reddit’s Writing or Erotica Authors subreddits, and if you’re in romance, a site like Romance Divas or Harlequin’s community for aspiring writers. The indie author route is expensive, complicated, and full of traps, but other authors have been there, done that, and are willing to help.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Life is but a dream.
What are you reading now?
Oh my god, my Kindle is stuffed with ten brand new, unread PNR romance books I want to get through ASAP, something from K.M. Weiland, and a publisher’s proof of a science fiction anthology that I’m lucky to be part of later this year.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The fourth book in this series! It’s going to wrap up the series, bridge to the next one, with some characters moving on and others fading from view.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
How to Survive on a Desert Island by Robinson Crusoe
How to Escape a Desert Island by Tom Hanks
Finding Your Romantic Partner on a Desert Island
1001 Fun Things to Do on a Desert Island
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