Hello Romance Lovers,
In the coming weeks, I'm going to showcase one black romance author after another and their great books.
Now get your favourite dessert and curl up on a comfy chair because you are about to meet the number three Black Romance Author on my list. Her name is Author Delizhia Jenkins! Delizhia was born and raised in Hawaii but now resides in California, USA.
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| Author Name: Delizhia Jenkins Book Title: Cain: A Vampire Hunters Academy Novel Genre: Vampire Horror Release Date: July 4th 2020 |
Drum roll please...
We want to know a bit about your family
life.
Well, I am the proud mother of a beautiful thirteen- year old daughter.
Well, I am the proud mother of a beautiful thirteen- year old daughter.
What drives you to write romance
stories?
I think my drive to write romance stories
stems from my own desire for romance. I’m a romantic at heart and I am not
afraid to admit that I do would love to experience the fairytale magic that we
find in fiction. At the end of the day, I believe in love so I write about it.
Do you have hidden messages woven into
your stories?
In some of my books yes. I tend to
hide the esoteric with fantasy/fiction with the goal of sparking my reader’s
curiosity to ask questions.
What’s the best thing about your writing
and publishing routine?
It takes me away from the day to day
realities of existing and surviving.
What steps did you take to publish
your first book?
Well at first, I submitted the
completed manuscript to as many literary agencies I could find. The feedback
that I received, I looked at as training grounds for the standard set in the
traditional publishing world. I eventually grew weary of waiting and decided to
move forward with self-publishing, through (at the time) CreateSpace. And each
book published since then has been a learning experience.
How did you come up with the idea for your
recent book/Who’s your favourite character and why?
This is a tough question to provide a
short answer to. On July 4th I will be releasing two books from the
same series. Cain, is the first prequel to my series, The Vampire Hunters
Academy. The Forsaken is the fifth book in the series moving forward. I’ve always
taken interest in the spiritual, the biblical, the mythical, the fantastical,
the esoteric and so forth. Cain, in my opinion is a misunderstood character in
general and he needed his voice. He is also one of the main villains in The
Vampire Hunters Academy series and because there are many unanswered questions
as it pertains to the origin of the vampire in the series, I knew giving Cain a
standalone would help the readers understand the series more.
Why should a new reader buy your book(s)?
Because I give each reader something
to relate to. I breathe life into my characters. I write characters readers
will think about long after putting the book down.
Marketing. I suck at marketing.
Working on a new book/project?
Always…. I have two more books
scheduled for release this year.
Brag about any awards or badges.
Let’s just say my name will be remembered.
Any thoughts on Black Lives Matter Movement?
Black lives matter. Period.
Black lives matter. Period.
Now to the Rapid Questions:
Your ideal Partner?
Soulmate.
Favourite place to write?
By the window.
Choice trope to read?
Can’t think of one at this time.
Preferred genre to read?
Paranormal romance.
Best time of the day to write?
Predawn hours.
One food you can’t do without?
Tacos.
Favourite Drink Award go to?
None.
Best Dessert in the world?
German Chocolate Cake.
Best Movie, or TV series Award go to?
Black Lightening.
Your #1 Colour?
Blue.
Perfect gift you hope to get someday?
Never really thought about it.
One fun thing you do?
Travel
Never Have I…?
Been to Greece.
Give readers your final thoughts about anything?
I love writing more than anything. It is who I am,
it is how I define myself. It is something that I just didn’t wake up one day
and say, “I am going to be a writer.” No. It is a gift that I knew I possessed since
writing was introduced to me. As a matter of fact, I felt the magic the moment I
picked up the pen.
I hope you enjoyed getting to know Author Delizhia Jenkins.
Read the blurb of Delizhia's upcoming book, CAIN below:
Don't forget to grab a copy of any of his books!
“For it is foretold the Beast should bear an heir and the
world would drown in blood. First born carries the Curse and with this Curse the
earth will flood. Her sword is fierce and true, molded by fire and blessed by
the Archangels. She carries the Light of the Sun and the Truth from the Heavens
to restore what is lost. In the final hours, when the war between the Brothers
of Light and the Brothers of Dark finds its way to earth, she will be called to
lead. She is not the first
He is known as "The Living Curse" and the
progenitor of the species know as "vampire". He is the Darkness that
even the shadows hide from and the plague that no man can cure. He is the
prophecy of all that is to come and the sworn enemy of Huntress and angel
alike. He is the beginning and has the will power and strength to survive to
the very end...
His name is Cain.
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A BIT MORE ABOUT ~ Dehzilia
Delizhia Jenkins is an Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance
author who currently resides in Inglewood, CA. The love for writing began in
elementary school when the passion for storytelling developed into a journey of
writing. Over the years, she honed her craft for storytelling and the written
word by excelling in subjects such English and English Literature; and by
indulging in her favorite past time which involved reading the works of Anne
Rice, K’Wan, Christopher Pike, Carl Weber, Omar Tyree and finally the late L.A.
Banks. J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood also claimed her
heart and author Karen Marie Moning joined the ranks of Miss Jenkins’ all time
favorite authors.
Miss Jenkins began publishing in 2013 with her first African American romance novel, Love at Last. After that, it was realized that her true magic rested in her writing about the ancient, the esoteric, and the supernatural. Moreover, since 2014, after her release of Nubia Rising: The Awakening, Miss Jenkins remained true to herself and her calling. And of course, being a true romantic at heart, it was important for her to fuse romance with the paranormal with a dash of “color.” Miss Jenkins prides herself on writing for “the woman without the fairytale” and of course bringing magic and melanin to each book she writes.
Miss Jenkins began publishing in 2013 with her first African American romance novel, Love at Last. After that, it was realized that her true magic rested in her writing about the ancient, the esoteric, and the supernatural. Moreover, since 2014, after her release of Nubia Rising: The Awakening, Miss Jenkins remained true to herself and her calling. And of course, being a true romantic at heart, it was important for her to fuse romance with the paranormal with a dash of “color.” Miss Jenkins prides herself on writing for “the woman without the fairytale” and of course bringing magic and melanin to each book she writes.
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2 comments:
Hi Delizhia, great to get to know you more through this interview. You mentioned the fact you enjoy travelling, so where is the most beautiful place you have visited?
Great interview!
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