Welcome back Darynda.  I am so excited to have you back on the blog.  Thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedule to stop by and answer a few questions.

#1 So, *looks longingly at D* what’s new? Anything exciting happening in your world these days?

Well, I’m currently working on rewrites for the second in the Darklight Trilogy, Death,
Doom and Detention. Then it’s on to Fifth Grave Past the Light, the fifth in the Charley
Davidson series. I also have three other series started, but I’m trying to focus. Not easy
when you really do have ADD. 🙂

#2 Oh Yeah!!! You have a couple new books coming out… Can you tell us about your latest book in Charley’s series?

Absolutely! In Fourth Grave, we learn a lot more about Charley and her powers as well as about Reyes. Many questions are answered. And, naturally, we have a fun mystery to look forward to. But I think the heart of this book is the development of the relationship between Charley and Reyes. Let’s just say LOTS happens and leave it at that. *evil grin*

#3 How long do you foresee Charley’s series to go on? And what is next for Charley?

My editor wants it to be ongoing, so there’s just no telling. I would love
it to continue for quite a while longer. I adore writing about Charley and her
antics. As for the next installment, I am hoping Fifth Grave will be quite a bit creepier. I want it to be a tad scary. I AM writing about the grim reaper, after all. I think she should have some creepy moments in her life. As an added bonus, I’m hoping to cause a few nightmares, but I doubt I can write that scary. Charley is always cracking jokes and ruining it for me.

So for those who may have been living under a rock.

Here is a look at Charley’s Series

 Book 1-First Grave on the Left

 Book 2-Second Grave on the Right

Book 3-Third Grave Dead Ahead

Book 4-Fourth Grave Beneath my Feet

Well, as you’ve probably guessed, the series is about a female PI who was born the
grim reaper. She solves mysteries for both the living and the dead. She has a best
friend-slash-receptionist who is the coolest sidekick a grim reaper could ever hope for, a
dark and mysterious lover who gives her more trouble than he’s probably worth, and an
associate in the form of a skip tracer who once tried to have her committed. Along with
the rest of her circle—some alive, some not so much—she attracts trouble like a spill on aisle 8 attracts a lawsuit. But she does it with style.

#4 What is the one book everyone should read before they die?

Just one? Wow. Okay, I think I am going to have to stick with one of my favorite classics and say To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. That book touches on so many sensitive issues that are still relevant today. And it does it beautifully.

#5 Who is your celebrity crush?  And what would you do if you ever meet them?

Okay, I have to admit, this changes about every six months. Right now, it’s Jeremy Renner. He is an amazing actor. Skill is sexy. And his eyes are so expressive. He is just such a hottie. If I just happened to meet him, I would probably stare. He would get really uncomfortable. I would continue to stare. He would ask me to stop. I would nod and continue to stare. He would call security. It would be a mess. I think I’ll stay in my writer’s cave where I belong. I can’t be trusted.

#6 Is there anything else you would like to add?

Besides my undying love and gratitude??? Nope. I’m good.

Darynda, Thank you so much for stopping by Books-n-Kisses.  And so can’t wait to meet you in October.  I will be the one acting a fool  J

To finally meet you face-to-face? I’ll be just as silly! I cannot wait!!!

A little more about Darynda:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work including a prestigious Golden Heart®, a RITA®, and a Daphne du Maurier. As a born storyteller, she grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.

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