Giveaway and Interview with C.C. Hunter

I recently read and reviewed Born at Midnight, which was beyond amazing and today I have a interview with the wonderful author, C.C. Hunter.





Can you tell me about your book in 20 words or less?



C.C.:  Twenty words or less?  I guess now would be a good time to tell you that I’m from the South.  We’re naturally long-winded people, so describing Born at Midnight in only 20 words is hard but I’ll give it a try.  How about . . .

For 16 years, Kylie tried to figure out who she is, only to discover she doesn’t know what she is. 

Which of the supernaturals would you chose to be? A vampire, witch, fae, god, etc?

C.C.:  Oh, boy.  This is probably one of the questions I get asked most, but no matter how many times I’m asked it, it’s still hard for me to answer.   I’ve made some changes to the mythology for many of my supernaturals in the Shadow Falls series.  Some of them, like vampires, shape-shifters, and werewolves, can be scary but once you get to know them as characters, you’ll realize they all have some good qualities.   I think that’s what makes it so hard for me to choose—I don’t want to be unfaithful to any of my characters.  LOL.  But if I had to choose, I’d probably go with either a witch or a fae.  I think these characters offer the most options . . . although I think it would be totally cool to be able to fly like a vampire does.  LOL.

At the core of this book it's about friendship. How has friendship influenced your life?

C.C.:  Great question!  For me, my friends are the family I got to pick.  LOL.  I have so many really good friends.  Girls that I know would be here for me in a snap.  Friends who care about me, who laugh with me through the good times and cry with me through the bad.  Girls who help me see the positive side of life.  We all support each other and we’re as close as sisters.  Having those kind of friendships have definitely influenced my life and my writing.

What is your current WIP (Work in Progress)? Can you tell me a little about it? 

C.C.:  Right now, I’m polishing Taken at Dusk, book 3 of my Shadow Falls series, which should be released in the spring of 2012.  Now, every time I finish a book, I think it’s my favorite and Taken at Dusk is no exception.  But I really do love this book. Kylie is learning more about herself, about how she fits in the supernatural world of Shadow Falls.  While she does get some answers, she also gets more questions.  Taken at Dusk was a very emotional book for me to write, and I think it will be an emotional read. 

Do you have a favorite place to sit and write? Where is your favorite place to read? 

C.C.:  If I’m traveling, I take my laptop and will write in hotel rooms, a coffee shop or any place where I can carve out a few minutes to myself.  When I’m home, I always write in the same place.  I have an office, which is really more of a study.  In addition to my desk and chair, I have floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with my favorite books and a comfy sofa and a couple of arm chairs that my cats all think were put there for their exclusive use.  I have these beautiful French doors that lead outside to the patio and backyard, so when I find myself at a loss for inspiration, I can usually find it by taking a peak out those doors.


As for reading, I do most of that in bed.  Just ask my hubby about the huge TBR stack of books in my bedroom.  LOL.  Seriously, though, I like to end my day by reading because it helps me to “shut down” my over-active imagination.



If your house was on fire (everyone was safe), what one book would you rescue? 

C.C.:  This is too hard.  I have so many keeper books that I couldn’t decide upon just one.  Can I just say my arms would be extra full? 

As a reader do you read in the same genre as you write? What is your current paranormal obsession? 

C.C.:  Good question.  I read across a wide array of fiction genres, as well as non-fiction.  Actually, I will read almost anything if it captures my attention.  And I do that because I actually write fiction and non-fiction.  In addition to writing my YA paranormal series Shadow Falls as C.C. Hunter, I also write humorous romantic suspense novels for adults as Christie Craig, as well as non-fiction books and freelance non-fiction articles on a variety of topics.  One thing about my job, I never get bored!  LOL.

As for my current paranormal obsession?  Hmm, I just read Unearthly and fell in love with the idea of angels.    But I have to admit I’ve always been fond of ghost and ghost stories.  That’s why I had to work in ghosts in my series. 

Anything you’d like to add?


C.C.:  Yes.  First, I’d like to thank you for having me visit Mission to Read today.  I’ve had a great time.  If your readers are interested in learning more about my Shadow Falls series, they can visit my website. Make sure you check out Della’s story, Turned at Dark, which is available for free download at all major online retailers, as well as my publisher.    I can also be found on Facebook at and at Twitter at @CCHunterBooks.   Awake a Dawn, Book 2 of my Shadow Falls series, will release in October, so mark your calendars!

C.C. Hunter is also offering a copy of Born at Midnight to one lucky winner. 

U.S. only, ends June 4th.

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