Welcome Dana D'Angelo!
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Thanks for having me on your blog,
Madelyn!
Ok,
so to answers your questions. My name is Dana D’Angelo, and I’m from Canada. I’m married to my
college sweetheart, and am a stay-at-home mom. I decided that I wanted to
pursue a career in writing and so being at home provides the perfect
opportunity to explore this path. Right now I’m having a great time telling my
stories and delving into my imaginary medieval world.
In
terms of my education, I have a BA in English Literature, History and Classics.
My ultimate hobby, aside from reading, is trying and eating foods from
different cultures.
Tell us your latest news?
Fallen
Knight, book 3 of the Knights of Honor Trilogy is now finished. This story
touches upon the themes of love, loss, and redemption.
When and why did you begin writing?
Since
my teens, I’ve enjoyed reading romances. Many stories swept me away and some
even allowed me to experience life in another era. I would’ve stayed a reader
except that a part of me wanted to tell my own tales. When I finally committed
to writing, I decided that the romance genre was where I belonged.
When did you first consider yourself
a writer?
I first felt like a real writer when I
completed the final draft of my first book.
Do you have a specific writing style?
No, I don’t believe that I have a
specific writing style.
How did you come up with the title?
I already knew the premise of Fallen
Knight so it was just a matter of brainstorming some titles and deciding on the
one that I liked.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
No, no message. The story is just for
entertainment.
What books have most influenced your life most?
I can’t recall specific titles at the
moment, but I’ve read numerous motivational books and will say that they have greatly
influenced my state of mind.
What book are you reading now?
I’m reading Diane Gabaldon’s
Outlander series.
What are your current project(s)?
I’m currently working on a new
medieval series that follow the stories of seven siblings.
Besides your family, who are your biggest supporters?
Those would definitely be my old and
new friends.
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
No, I’m quite happy with how
everything turned out with this book.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
The only thing that I find
challenging is the editing. That aspect takes way longer than the actual
writing of the story.
Who is your favorite author and why?
Definitely Stephen King. I admire his
prose and how he tells his stories.
Who designed the covers?
A family friend designed my covers.
What do you find the hardest about writing?
Again, I would say it’s the editing
that is the hardest part for me.
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Every writer has his or her strengths and talents. Don’t compare yourself to others. Focus on the gifts that you have and improve on them.
Do you have anything specific
that you want to say to your fans?
Just a big
thank you for taking a chance on me and supporting my works. I appreciate and
am grateful for each and every one of you.
Do you remember the first book
you read?
Oh yes, it was a book called “Freddy
Goes to Florida” by Walter R. Brooks. It was my first chapter book and was
about the adventures of a pig and his farm friends.
What TV shows/films do you
enjoy watching?
I don’t really have much time to
watch t.v. so I’m not following any shows at the moment. In terms of films
though, I’m a real sucker for romantic comedies.
Contact Dana!
Website:
www.dana-dangelo.com
Twitter:
twitter.com/DanaD_author
Buy Links!
Barnes
and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fallen-knight-dana-dangelo/1119876623?ean=2940046030280
Smashwords:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/450769
