Interview with Jerri Hines, Author of Time of the Nuxvenom

Today I will be interviewing Jerri Hines, author of Time of the Nuxvenom.

What are your favorite book(s)? 

 

I love Lord of the Rings. I first picked it up when I was in college. I’ll admit I didn’t get far into the book. Then after the first movie Lord of the Rings, I picked it back up and absolutely loved it. I love the world J RR Tolkien created. I was totally engrossed in the story.

 

Hunger Games. The first book of the Hunger Games trilogy was the best book I read in 2010. Even though it is listed as a young adult read, I couldn’t put it down.

 

Game of Thrones series is the new one on my list.

 

Who is your favorite author? 

 

Suzanne Collins. I love her imagination and her unique story concepts.

Where do you get your inspiration from? 

 

I use life experience with a lot of imagination. Also, when I do research and discover an accomplishment of someone I didn’t know about such as Irena Sendler, who risked her life to save Jewish children during WWII, I get inspiration. I’m amazed by the courage and bravery of people who survived go through to survive in this world. I believe if I have a theme when I write is don’t give up.

 

Where is your favorite place to do your writing?

 

I have a room in my home my husband calls the cave. 

What made you decide to become a writer? 

 

Growing up, it was the only thing I wanted to be. It’s been a process. Taken a few detours, but I love writing because it’s creating. If I wasn’t writing, I would paint.

What is the hardest part of writing for you? 

 

I don’t think it’s the writing. Writing to me is the easiest. Nowadays promoting is part of the writing process and that’s the hardest part. As an author, you are competing in an ocean of books trying to get some recognition, wanting someone to read your book. It is also the source of my greatest satisfaction…when I receive positive feedback on my book.

Tell us about your newest book.

 

Whispers of a Legend saga began with

SHADOWS OF THE PAST, THE PATH NOW TURNED, VISION OF DESTINY

Kela Calledwdele was born with a destiny, a Euchoun with only one purpose in life...to protect. Torn between two worlds, Kela soon discovers she is the hope of both. Now she must find the courage to face the destiny fate has dictated to her. Half Witheleghean and half, Sordarin, she knows well her parents gave the ultimate sacrifice to give her a chance to live. Yet, in so doing, they have left Kela unprepared to face the dangers that await her. Her instincts are to protect and in this she does, but in so doing it leads her into a world where she knows not whom to trust. In time her power matures and grows stronger when she bonds with a Sordarin warrior, Cono. She learns well why she holds the power. An evil as no other before, Asmeodai, has emerged but all is not what it seems as a dark cloak encompasses her family. Betrayal, distrust, treachery leaves Kela alone. She is torn by her desire for Cono and the purpose, the path, she has been given to follow. And when another emerges within her world, one who seemly wants only to help her along her path, she is pulled further away from her Sordarin.

Part One- Shadows of the Past- FREE! Whispers begins Whispers of a Legend saga which follows Kela's battle to embrace her destiny, where as a young woman unsure of her ability and her confidence in facing the challenges before her to where she emerges as a strong leader who learns to lean upon her own strength, to stand not behind, but side by side with her warrior.

Part Two- The Path Now Turned. Having proven her ability during the Payelaga Desert battle, Kela believes herself ready to follow her destiny beside her warrior. Fate has another path for Kela. When she discovers all she has long believed is not as it seems, the betrayal leaves Kela torn by her desire for Cono and the path she has been given to follow.

Part Three- Vision of Destiny. Trained for only one purpose, to protect the innocent from an evil that threatens to destroy her world, Kela has never questioned her destiny. The enemy has never been in doubt and her path laid clear before her. Now all is blurred. Left with only one choice, she escapes from Yucca in search of the one known as Seilda the Tvopac, the Guardian of the Past…but Kela learns quickly the Past holds its own dangers.

 

The Legend continues…

 

WHISPERS OF A LEGEND, PART FOUR- TIME OF THE NUXVENOM.

 

The Nuxvenom—the time declared by the Arachindaens for their ascension to power…the time of their rule…the time for the annihilation of all who do not submit to their authority. Over the years, the Sordarins have slept well secure in the knowledge that the Great One guards over them and protects them from this Nuxvenom. Now, though, our world has once more been targeted; Asmeodai’s evil looms on the horizon and fear lives in the hearts of the Sordarins for our very existence is threatened.

I, Kela Calledwdele, have been trained for one purpose—to protect my people from this evil threat of Asmeodai. I did not ask for this, but have embraced my destiny. The path before me has never been easy, nor do I expect my tribulations to lessen as I continue my journey, but I hold to this destiny for I hold to my faith in the Great One.

 

With the acknowledgement as King Edulf’s granddaughter, Kela is swept into a world strange to her. Moreover, Kela discovers the world she now walks harbors its own dangers. For not only does Kela face the looming threat of the evil Cyaika and Arachindaens, she is forced to confront deception and betrayal from within her own ranks. Never have the stakes been greater—never has her world faced a greater danger—never has more been asked of the Euchoun.  The time of the Nuxvenom is now!

Whispers of a Legend, Part One - Shadows of the Past can be found for free on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. 

 

You can buy Whispers of a Legend, Part Four - Time of the Nuxvenom on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. 

About the Author. 

 

Carrie James Haynes began the Whispers of a Legend last year. The epic fantasy filled with adventure and romance began with Shadows of the Past followed by The Path Now Turned and Vision of Destiny. Time of the Nuxvenom will be followed by Heir of Withleghe. She also has released a paranormal suspense, Dreamscape.

 

Carrie James Haynes is a pen name for Jerri Hines. She lives in New England with her husband, children, and her dogs. She also has two historical romance series: Winds of Betrayal- Patriot Secrets and Ruse of Love; Tides of Charleston Series- The Judas Kiss, The Promise and Another Night Falls.

 

Under her pen name, Colleen Connally, she also has a historical romance with a touch of paranormal, Seductive Secrets.

 

Find Jerri on her blog or on Twitter:  @carriejhaynes @jhines340