I have a wonderful, supportive husband and three beautiful children. I enjoy spending time with all of them which normally involves some baseball, shooting hoops, taking walks, watching movies, and of course reading.
My passion for reading began at a very young age and only grew over time. Whether I was bringing home a book from the library, or sneaking one of my mom's romance novels and reading by the light in the hallway when we were supposed to be sleeping, I always had a book.
I read several different genres and subgenres, but Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense have always been my favorites. I read anything by Katie Reus, Lora Leigh, J.R. Ward and Rebecca Zanetti.
I have always made up my own stories, and have just recently decided to start sharing them. I hope everyone enjoys reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.
Title: Nico's Heart -- RARE Series Book 1
Author: Dawn Sullivan
RARE:
Rescue and Retrieval Extractions
they took on the missions that
no one else wanted and didn’t
stop until the job was done
With her daughter missing and no leads,
Jenna asked for help from the only place she could turn to. When RARE agreed to help, they
had no idea how complicated one mission would get. Now the race was on to not only save Lily’s life,
but the lives of several others. RARE doesn't back down. RARE doesn't give up. And when Nico
discovers that Jenna is his mate, he will move heaven and earth to keep both Jenna and Lily safe.
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Phoenix's Fate -- RARE Series Book 2
Release Date: September 2014
Synopsis:
RARE: Rescue and Retrieval Extractions
they took on the missions that
no one else wanted and didn't
stop until the job was done
After a long stint in the military, Phoenix hooked up with
RARE so he could continue to do what he did best…..Rescuing people and
dispensing punishment to those that deserved it. However, lately he had been feeling like
something was missing in his life.
Serenity had been running for several years from her pack
that wanted to use her for her special healing ability, and from a psychotic
wolf shifter that insisted she was his mate.
She hadn’t realized there were worse things to be running from until she
was kidnapped by the General’s men.
After several months of being held in captivity, a rescue attempt was
made by RARE at the facility where she and several other women were being held. During the chaos, Serenity and one of the
RARE team members were taken by the General.
When Phoenix finds out Serenity is his mate, nothing will stop him from
finding her and freeing her from the General.
When Serenity’s demons from her past come back to haunt her,
Phoenix must keep her safe not only from the General, but also from her past if
they want a future together.
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Author Interview:
What inspired you to write your first book?
Recently I
became good friends with an author in my home town. She inspired me to follow through with my
dreams and self-publish my first book.
If it wasn't for her continued help and support, along with the daily
encouragement of a couple of close friends, I wouldn't be where I am today.
Do you
have a favorite character from your books? Why are they your favorite?
I am not ashamed
to admit that I think of Phoenix as my book boyfriend. I love all of my characters, but he is my
absolute favorite. Who wouldn’t love a
hot, take charge alpha character with sexy as sin tattoos and a sensitive soul?
How
important are names to you in your books? Do you choose the names based on
liking the way it sounds or the meaning? Do you have any name choosing
resources you recommend?
I actually put a lot of thought into my character’s names. I choose names that I personally love, ones
that jump out and grab my attention.
Normally I come up with the names myself, however I have googled various
names before. I do not use any
particular resources besides google at this time, though.
If you
could cast your characters in the Hollywood adaptation of your book, who would
you choose to play your characters?
These would be my picks at this time for my RARE
characters. Many of you who have read
Nico’s Heart might have a different opinion, but when I picture RARE, this is
close to what I see. And let’s face it,
who wouldn’t love Channing Tatum in anything?
And Nina Dobrev looks exactly how I picture Rikki in my head.
Angel: Cameron Diaz
Nico: Channing Tatum
Phoenix: Andrew McLaren
Rikki: Nina Dobrev
Jaxson: Ryan Reynolds
Trace: Shemar Moore
How does
your work differ from others of its genre?
I love a lot of action
and suspense in a story, and I think I probably have more than most “romance”
books do. I can’t seem to write a story
without something happening. I tried to
write a romance novel, but it is quickly becoming a Romantic Suspense.
What are your current projects?
I am in the process of finishing up the second
book in my RARE series, Phoenix’s Fate.
And of course, since Phoenix is my book boyfriend, I am absolutely in love
with his story! I have also started a
new series featuring Chase’s White River Wolves. I am about a quarter of the way into the
first book, but I’m not ready to divulge any information on it just yet. And to add to it, I have a Romantic Suspense
novel in the works. This one is going to
take a little more time to write then the others, because I am so into my RARE
characters that it’s hard to spend time on anything else.
If you
didn't like writing books, what would you do for a living?
Writing is actually my part time gig right now. I work full time for a title company
assisting people buying/selling/refinancing their homes. I am hoping to one day make writing my full
time job. It’s a dream of mine that I am
getting closer to making happen!
Is there anything you find particularly
challenging in your writing?
Sometimes my characters don’t always
do what I think they are going to do, or what I think they should do. Then it can change the whole direction of the
story, which can be as exciting as it can be frustrating.
Just as your books inspire authors,
what authors have inspired you to write?
My all-time favorite genres are
Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense.
I love J.R. Ward, Katie Reus, Laura Wright, Donna Grant. There are too many too mention. But they have all been an inspiration to
me. I hope to one day inspire others as
they have inspired me.
What writing advice do you have for
other aspiring authors?
The biggest thing is don’t give
up. If it is your dream to become a
writer like it was mine, do whatever it takes to get your name out there and
get your books published, whether it is through a publishing company or
self-published like mine are. As I mentioned
before, if it wasn’t for the help of my fellow author and friend, Angela
Fattig, I wouldn’t be where I am right now.
And I am LOVING where I am right now.
Follow your dreams, because they will come true.
What books have most influenced your life most?
I have been reading nonstop since I
was a child. You will never see me
without a book near me. When I pick up a
book it’s like I’m jumping into someone else’s life and living it for a few
hours. But I only read fiction. I love the fun and adventure that comes with
it, and I always like to have a little romance added in. I can’t say there has ever been one certain
book that has influenced my life-the majority of the books I read have some sort
of influence on me. Normally it’s
because they take me away to another place and let me live out a fantasy for
hours on end.
Tell us something that might surprise
our readers?
Nico’s Heart is the first actual book
I have ever written. I have written many
stories in my head, but until Nico’s Heart, I have never actually sat down and
put the words to paper. I am so happy
that I finally decided to share my stories with others, and I hope everyone
enjoys them as much as I do.
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