Interview Clara Winter Author of Deepest Midnight
Give a warm welcome to Clara Winter, author of Deepest Midnight, book one of The Immortal Kindred Series.
What secret do you use to blast through writer’s block?
The first thing I do is give myself a break and change things up. That can mean a walk on the beach, a book on the patio, or an episode of Schitt’s Creek. If I still feel blocked after a break, then I make myself sit down and write. Anything on the page is better than nothing. Sometimes I will take a fun element from my WIP, like an historical ballgown, and write out a description of it. This is not only fun, it also gets the words flowing again. I find that I do eventually get back in the flow.
What inspired you to write?
Books were the first loves of my life. I began reading very young and never stopped. By the time I graduated from high school, I had read most of the classics; my face was always buried in a book. I wanted to create characters and worlds, just like my favorite authors.
Why do you write what you write?
I’m interested in writing books on subjects that I would want to read. I read for fun, and I like to write for fun. More than anything else, I enjoy being transported to another world or another time. There are no rules, no boundaries when it comes to paranormal fiction. The paranormal universe is a rich one with endless possibilities to explore. I also like to add historical elements to my paranormal novels, as I am fascinated by historical figures and events.
You’ve got a time machine, a cloak of invisibility, and one hour. Where would you go, and what eavesdropping would you do?
This is a great question. How do you pick one event or time period to visit? If I had to choose just one, for me it would be Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, to hear the Declaration of Independence read for the first time at the State House Yard. I’m a big Revolutionary War buff and one of my preternatural characters was once a Culper Spy. Other ideas would be ancient Egypt, a 1920’s speakeasy, and Tesla’s Colorado Springs lab. There are so many cool events to witness and people to see.
Tell us a little about Deepest Midnight.
A sneak peek between the pages of Deepest Midnight!
somewhere else, Millicent,” grumbles Alexandre.
one of those nights. Alexandre pulls me up and hands me my black leather
clutch. He steers me toward the darkly stained front door of our antebellum
Savannah home. Before opening the door, he bends down to put shoes on my feet,
like I’m a child. If he wants me to brood elsewhere, I will. Alexandre
appreciates people who are bright and cheery. His reason for tolerating my
presence for so long is one of life’s many mysteries.
lost people we love, Mills. We go on. If you can’t ever learn to do the same, what’s
the point?”
what is the point?”
to be happy again. I’m not sure how much longer I can stand to have you around
like this. For tonight, go find something to distract your mind.”
Alexandre for wanting me to disappear this evening. The life of the party tires
of the buzz kill. Thankfully, one of the many wonderful things about Savannah
is the abundance of mysterious spots, all perfect for sulking. Secluded
squares, thick with foliage dripping in Spanish moss, decaying alleyways lined
with ancient cobblestone, and hidden stone staircases topped with wrought iron
railings, all provide perfect places to hide away. My stormy mood, has long
felt at home in this haunted city.
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It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with Deepest Midnight!
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