Monthly Archives: June 2014

June 10, 2014 · 12:51 am

Full Moon Release Auction/Fundraiser for The National Domestic Violence Hotline June 17

I am so proud to be a part of this release party with Jordan Deen all day on June 17th. I commend her for putting it together and giving a portion of her sales for Full Moon to the cause. Her goal is to raise $2500 for the domestic abuse hotline.

Why are we doing this benefit? The answer is easy. Facts don’t lie. If 1 in 4 women are victims of domestic abuse, chances are you know a handful already. My best friend was a victim of domestic abuse. She carries scars inside and out that will never fully heal. When it was happening she hid the signs well from the world around her. It’s what victims do. They carry shame, fear and self-loathing and paint a happy smile upon their faces for those around them, because to see the cracks in their shields makes them feel weak for falling for someone who could ever hurt them. She’s lucky to have survived it. Not everyone does. So when Jordan asked for my support, she had it right away.

Here is the swag that I am donating for the auction. I sure hope it raises a little for the cause. One large t-shirt, three signed books, a hypoallergenic cuff bracelet, some postcards, stickers, a magnet, and a beautifully handcrafted resin book charm necklace featuring The Land of the Shadows. Jordan Deen shares the following information on her facebook event page: Come join me and my author, industry professionals and friends as we celebrate the release of ‘Full Moon’ and raise money and awareness for The National Domestic Violence Hotline. All proceeds from auctions and 10% of Jordan Deen’s book sales for the day will be donated directly to The National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you, or someone you know, is being abused- physically or emotionally- stand up and make the call <800-799-7233>. You may be saving your life or the life of someone you love. Love is not abuse.

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BTSeMag Throw Back Thursdays- Alpha Heroes

Last week, I saw BTSeMag’s throw back from July 2013 dealing with Alpha Heroes. Several authors discussed how they felt about alpha heroes and what made an alpha hero spectacular. You can read the actual article here.

It made me think about what I thought about them as well. I love strong, capable, men who are built like a Greek Adonis statue. I love them fiercely protective, yet sweet and tender when a gentle touch is needed. Do I like a strong male lead who can take control over any situation? Yes, I do. I drool over them like any other hot blooded woman. The thing is, I’m not sure I write them this way though.

I’ve created strong male characters in my Destined Series, but not all of them tend to be the hero in the stories. Take Aiden Quinn for example. He is definitely an alpha, but would I define him as a hero? Not in book 1 necessarily, but in book 2 and book 3, yes. In Flames doesn’t show him as an alpha hero, but rather a man who has to come to terms with his feelings. Most of the hero action is actually performed by my heroine, Lysandra. Don’t get me wrong, he is fiercely protective when he needs to be, but he does have a softer edge that you don’t expect when you first open the book.

The same goes for Grant in book 2, In Rapture. For him, he is fighting to uphold the memory of the girl he once knew, but has to come to terms with the disillusionment that he is left with. He wants nothing more than to protect what is his and to end the suffering that the Lair has inflicted. Is he strong? Oh yea. Sexy as all get out too. Malinda can’t help but fall for his charms,but her strength of character and magical powers kind of override the Alpha truisms.

And then I come down to Hunter in The Land of the Shadows.. He is sensitive, caring, and kind. He is absolutely gorgeous and a softy to boot. I’m not sure I would call him an Alpha. Does he go after what he wants? Yes. Has he sacrificed his life for a greater cause, well yes, yes he has. So I guess he is strong.

Maybe I’m getting something wrong in this equation. You see, my stories aren’t so much about the men as they are the women. I write them strong willed, independent, and capable of taking out the trash all by themselves. Lyssa, Lysandra, Malinda, Brieanna, and Grace are all women I have written about in the past three years. I carved out souls inch by inch for these ladies and my heart is filled with pride for the way I have captured their fire. They all fall for someone, as women in romance novels are want to do, but their world would never come crashing down if they didn’t have steely arms to swoon into. It’s another aspect of a great story that keeps a reader wanting more.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Elissa-Daye/167094080042272

https://www.facebook.com/groups/destinydivas/

Twitter: @daenira

Blog: https://elissadaye.wordpress.com

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/In-Flames-Destined-Series-ebook/dp/B008LFKWXQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1363226003&sr=8-3&keywords=elissa+daye

http://www.amazon.com/In-Rapture-Destined-ebook/dp/B00AFCBFD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1363226003&sr=8-2&keywords=elissa+daye

http://www.amazon.com/Land-Shadows-Elissa-Daye/dp/1629890669/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393376896&sr=1-3&keywords=elissa+daye

Trailer for The Land of the Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lWSkgPvcTg

World Castle Wednesdays

Hi everyone! Recently, we created the World Castle Street Team. My goal as one of the admins is to post each week and help advertise our wonderful authors. This week we are featuring our Young Adult Authors. All books are available on Amazon and from World Castle Publishing. I’ve really enjoyed designing the graphics, because as someone with very little time on my hands, I had missed out on some fantastic titles that I can’t wait to read. I hope you’ll give them a try too!