I
was thirty-five years old. Correct
that. Thirty-seven years old.
I
seemed to forget just how old I really was then, my mind firing thirty-five
as a knee-jerk reaction anytime I was asked. It
was nothing intentional, like trying to shield my real age or anything. I
just truly lost track of dates.
Genre: Erotic Romance
Publisher: Siren Bookstrand
Available now
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Fun First Facts About Maya
I work to set the mood in my writing area,
encompassing every sensory angle. The
right mood has a lot to do with conjuring up the imagery I am after in my
books.
I love to write at night.
I light candles, typically something with
a heavy spice. I layer that with Satya Sai Baba incense. The lights are turned
down low. I have one writing/reading lamp on. The rest of the lights are
ambient, set to highlight Buddha painting and sculptures I have around my
writing room. If it’s winter, I turn down the heat or turn up the AC if in the
summer. I like the room to have a definite crispness to it. Now, my dogs don’t
like that much, but hey, that is what fur is for right? Plus, it gives me the
chance to wrap myself in soft throw blankets that I spray with a mixture of
mineral water and lavender oil. Last, I
set the Pandora channel to one of three channels: Within Temptation, Lacuna
Coil or Sleepthief or I turn on the XM Zen channel.
With that, I’m transported deep into my
vampire world. The storylines drift their way into my mind, travelling down to
my fingers and firmly making their mark on the page. And I can be completely
absorbed in this for hours…until one of my dogs has to pee!
2. Tell me about your very first date (ever).
The first date that comes to mind was with
a rather interesting man I met years ago. Not a man that you could really look
at having a serious relationship with (as you will soon find out why), but
certainly an experience you didn’t want to pass on. His life could play out in the movies!
Sirhc was the bodyguard of a sultan that
visited Hawaii
The first official date we went on was for
lunch. I met Sirhc at a restaurant and prepared for a nice meal with amazing
company. I just imagined the stories he
could tell me— the adventures and sights he had experienced.
As I stepped out of my car, he asked me to
hop into his employer’s car service--a limo.
He explained that we were going somewhere else for lunch. I jumped right
in without hesitation.
The car drove directly to the Honolulu International Airport Kauai and had lunch a secluded resort. After our meal, he arranged for us to have
wine and chocolates on a section of the resort’s private beach to watch the
sunset.
*Sigh*
3. If you won the lottery, what’s the first
thing you’d buy?
Plane tickets to Thailand , Bali , India , Egypt ,
Greece , Venice ,
Tuscany , Ireland
and Romania
It
has been my dream to see ruins, temples, landmarks, architectural marvels as
well as have a taste of the food in each culture. I can just imagine the scents
lofting in the air from fresh cut flowers while gliding along the floating
market in Thailand , the sight
of earth-toned spices mixing together at an open bazaar in India and the feel of moss covered stones of castles
in Ireland
And I being a vampire author, I wouldn’t
pass up the chance to visit the grounds of Castle Poenari.
More about Maya: Maya DeLeina
was born and raised on the beautiful and romantic beaches of Oahu , Hawaii Colorado
Living just
on the outskirts of Manitou Springs, the town’s history of spiritual
healing, eclectic flare, fabled underground tunnels and rumored lore
of wizardry and witchcraft rekindled Maya’s love for the
paranormal, metaphysical and most of all, vampires.
One bite and
she was hooked.
With a hint
of incense lofting in the air and the majestic Pikes Peak sitting
in picture perfect view from her windows, Maya can be found
relaxing in the recesses of her comfy couch, sinking her teeth into
crafting and weaving seducing and erotic tales of vampires that may or may
not roam her beloved town.
One read and
you’ll be hooked.
