Every now and then a book or series touches me so much I have to chase down the author and fawn all over her. I’m lucky that I didn’t have to do that with Candace. She is a true sweetheart. A very talented fiction and non-fiction writer with a big heart who is always open to chatting and helping out other authors.
She agreed to do a small guest blog for me to celebrate her newest release, Charmed and Deadly so please make her feel welcome….and go buy one of the Charmed books. (Charmed and Dangerous is the first one, and I can’t wait to read this new installment!) They are FANTASTIC!!
Guest Blog: Candace Havens
One of the questions I’m asked most is how did I come up with the idea for Bronwyn. The honest answer is, I can’t really remember. Like most sane, intelligent people I was absolutely enthralled with “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” I’d even written a book about it’s creator, Joss Whedon. When he announced the show was coming to an end I was mad.
Not long after that I had my first ever editor meeting and I knew I needed more than one thing to pitch. I sat down the night before and wrote a couple of pages about a witch who was super powerful, but had a sucky love life. I have no idea where the name Bronwyn came from, it was just there on the page. When I actually sat down to write the book I thought, “What if Bad Willow (Alyson Hannigan) was actually good?” And the Charmed & … series was born.
I love writing fiction and non-fiction. While it makes for a very busy work life, it’s creatively fulfilling. I remember when I first started writing Bronwyn’s story and I realized I didn’t really have to check facts, and I could write whatever I wanted. It’s so freeing to know you can tell a story however you want. There was a bit of a learning curve as fiction is a whole different beast, but I acclimated quickly. Now I live to write. I can’t go more than a few days without writing something. I’m that addicted.
Charmed and Deadly
Blurb: Bronwyn is back…but so is her evil ex-boyfriend. From the author of Charmed & Ready and Charmed & Dangerous.
Bronwyn is used to making enemies-when you dedicate your life to ridding the world of evil magic dudes and dudettes, it can happen. So when she first realizes that an attempted hit on the Prime Minister was really for her, it’s just “same spell, different day.” But then something about this hex reminds Bronwyn an awful lot of an ex-Jason Gladstone, who was her college sweetheart until he tied her up and tried to drain her of her powers. Talk about a date from hell.
Four and half stars – Romantic Times Magazine
Five Kisses – Romance Divas
Candace,
So nice to see you here. Last year at RWA you autographed Charmed and Dangerous for a friend of mine. She’s a fan and the book was a surprise for her. She was so thrilled. Thanks again.
Thank you Sasha for telling us about Candace.I like finding out about authors I’ve never tried before. I’ll have to order some of her books. It look like my TBR pile is going to grow to a mountain.lol
Hi Cathy!
Sheila, Candace is very talented. Not only with her fiction, but if you’re a Buffy fan, check out her book on Joss Whedon, the creator!
I’m not usually a paranormal/vamp fan but this looks like such a fun read. Hubby may have to start hiding the credit card on me!
Sasha, thanks for having a “guest”. It has brought a new author onto my “watch list”.
Michele, You are very welcome. 🙂
I loved the first two Charmed books, fun, witty and very well written. I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Brownwyn is not your typicqal witch story. LOL
Sasha, gorgeouse site. LOVE it.
Sheila, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Candace’s books. She ROCKS!
Michele, this is not your normal paranormal/vampire kind of book. I imagined as I read them, that this stuff would be so cool if it actually happened. Candace makes things fun on all levels.
Candy Havens, :inlove: you’re one of my heroes and I love that I can call you a friend. Now, I have to go pimp this blog other places cause I didn’t know you were going to be here.
Sasha, such great taste in your fellow writers. It’s back to being wicked for me.
Sasha,
Naughty vixen,I didn’t know you had Candace today,she’s my Fantastic Five today. I’m happy to have another lover of the Charmed series, I got dibbs on the Shiek though 👿
Hugs
You guys rock! Thanks for all the kind comments. Bronwyn’s a witch and there aren’t any vampires, but there are wizards and warlocks and lots of bad guys she blows up. 🙂
-Candy
Candace, I thought I had one of your books but it was a different Candace so I did what I always do – check up on the author and so I went to Romantic Times Reviews and there you are with all 4* or 4 1/2*. That is awesome so from there I go to my online store of choice here in Canada and check on Chapters.ca and guess what?? One of your books is in the Bargain section – which helps the pocketbook a little when you need all 3 books. Woohoo!!!
I’m off to check my Wish List!!!
Congrats on a new release and such great reviews.
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Charmed & Dangerous is an Excellent book! Candy signed a book for my brother here in Dallas last year and I got lucky and swiped it from him and he hasn’t seen it since :tongue: I can’t wait to read the rest of Bronwyn’s adventures in magic and love! :inlove:
Stephanie :great:
It looks like my TBB list is about to grow! 😀
I have got to try this series. I have been hearing great things about it.
Hi, I have never read anything by Candace but this book looks really good.
Sasha, great guest blogger 🙂
Candace, I visited your site and love your book covers 🙂 I’ll have to check them out at the bookstore.
I just wanted to thank Sasha again for letting me visit. And thank all of you for the great comments. You made my week! 🙂
-Candy
I love the vampire/paranormal genre and this book looks like so much fun! I’ve just added it to my TBB list!! Whoop, more to read and a new author!! :great:
Welcome–Isn’t Sasha the best?