According to Dahlia Rose (Kelly) she grew up with the sand between her toes and the smell of fruits and the sea in her nose. This emerging author is from Barbados and she knew at a young age that she IS a true romantic at heart!

Interview

Renay: Tell us how you came to write “Love and Lights ”.

Kelly: Love and Lights came about from one night talking to a friend. He happened to be SWAT officer in New York and complained he would be spending Christmas alone. I decided to give him a Christmas romance even if it was fictional.  His response to reading the story was to never use his real name and don’t let the guys at the precinct find out. (smile)

Renay: Where does the story take place and how did you choose the locale?

Kelly:  The story takes place in New York City. I chose this locale because I lived there for a while and loved the city so much. Plus New York is known for some of the hottest Cops… (smile)

Renay: Give us a brief synopsis

Kelly:  My book Love and Lights is a Christmas story like no other. When Victor Cantrell, a tough New York Police officer is hurt in the line of duty. It puts things in perspective for him. He realizes that when he broke up with his ex three years ago It was the biggest mistake he ever made. He  tries to woe his ex girlfriend Rachel back with the help of Rachel’s parents he gets to see her. Needless to say she is not happy to see him and being stuck in her parent’s apartment in the middle of a blizzard with the man that broke her heart does not sit well with Rachel. Sparks fly when these two get together.


Renay: Do you have an agent and if so, how did you find him/her?

Kelly: I have a publicist and her name is Melinda Berrara. She is great and  you can find her at mybookcravings@attwb.ner.

Renay: What problems if any, did you have in completing the story?


Kelly: This story was fun and easy for me to complete. It just flowed exactly how I wanted it to and I finished it with in a week. I wish all of them would go this way


Renay: Who is the publisher of this book, how did you find your publisher and what was the process working with them?

Kelly: The publisher of this book is Mardi Gras Publishing (mardigraspublishing.com). I found them totally by chance. Love and Lights was not the first manuscript that was accepted by Mardi Gras. It was my third, I sent them my first manuscript after a friend referred me to their site. I was amazed and delighted when they accepted all three. They are great and working with them is like working with a big family.

 
Renay: What else would you like to tell us about you?

Kelly: I am mother of four wonderful yet crazy kids…(smile) I amcurrently engaged to w wonderful man who is a soldier in the Army.

Renay: What are you working on now?

Kelly:  I just finished two manuscripts which are currently out for submission. (keeping my fingers crossed..smile). They are *The Soulmate’s curse* and *When Angel’s Fall*.  The first one listed is my Valentine werewolf story and the second is a Novel about a vampire and his love battling evil forces. I am about three chapter’s in to *Gideon’s Fire* my foray into the life an Amazon woman who has to bathe for he people and Gideon whose internal fire is to help her do this. All my books are contemporary erotica and they are set in the here and now.

 

Renay: Where can readers purchase (Love and Lights)?

Kelly: It can be Purchased from www.mardigraspublishing.com and Fictionwise.com. There is also a buy now button at my website, www.thedecadenceofdahlia.com

 
Renay: What other books have you written?

Kelly: I have to other books contracted with Mardi Gras Publishing. They are called “The Lover’s Diary” and “Paradise Found.” I don’t know a release date as yet but It know it is sometime in 2007.

Renay: What is your Website URL again?

Kelly: My website is www.thedecadenceofdahlia.com. My yahoo group is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dahliarose/ and my blog is http:hearttoheartwithdahliarose.blogspot.com/


Renay: Where can you be contacted?

Kelly: I can be contacted at DahliaRose29@aol.com and I would love to hear from anyone who want to email me. (smile)

My interview is over with Ms. Dahlia Rose, but believe me you will continue to hear more about this talented young author!