Trina's Tantilising Tidbits: Featured Interview & Giveaway With C D Gorri

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Featured Interview & Giveaway With C D Gorri - Author Of Wolf Moon: A Grazi Kelly Novel

C.D Gorri is here with us today, so let's get to know her a little better,

Hi Christine it is nice to have you here today

Tell us a little about yourself.

Sure, my name is C.D. Gorri, I’m 36 years old. I have a BA from Montclair State University. I have been married to my best friend and soul mate for 10 years. We have three children and a dog. We live in my home state of New Jersey, which I love actually.

How did you become a writer, and did you always want to write?

I have always wanted to be a writer. It has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I love to read. Always have. I read a lot of different genres, fiction and nonfiction.

Once all of my children were of school age I found myself with a few spare moments to actually write. That’s probably half a truth as most moms will tell you. There is never any spare time really. I guess that’s what it means to write though. You know what I mean. I guess sometimes I let the dishes go longer than normal and the laundry may sit in the dryer an hour or so here and there, and I may not leave the desk for hours at a time, but it’s worth it to me.

I guess I just love storytelling. It serves so many purposes. People tell stories to preserve history, to carry on tradition, to express emotion, to explore imagination, to delve into places no one ever has, to teach, to explain, to entertain, the list is endless. Writing provides endless possibility and fulfillment for me in ways I never imagined. It’s my therapy, my calling, my passion.

How do you hope your readers react to the stories you write?

I hope when someone reads my stories that they are engaged and entertained. I hope that they can have a few moments of escape from reality, and maybe they’ll pick up on something that sparks their interest. I’m a big fan of anything that gets people to react, to feel, to think. It would be amazing if I did that for someone else. Even if it’s just one person.

What responses to your writing have affected you the most and why?

I can remember the first few days of setting up my Facebook fan page. I was a serious newbie and may or may not have left some posts asking people to give my first ebook a shot and providing a coupon code and what not. I will admit one or two admins were annoyed as I did not at the time realize there was a whole share for share thing out there. Anyway, during that whole fiasco I’m thinking, crap, I’m an idiot, I’ve made huge mistake. Then I received a message from a young woman who said some very kind things to me. She saw my posts and downloaded the book for free and read it. Not only that, but she liked it!

I was completely shocked. You know, happy, thrilled, excited. All because this stranger told me my writing meant something to her. I had provided entertainment to that one person. I knew then that I didn’t make a mistake. I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing. It’s a heady feeling.

Other than writing great stories, what other goals do you have for your life?

Of course my family’s happiness, health and security are first for me. Writing is next. Other than that I want to read, learn new things, and spend my golden years travelling with my hubby (BTW I still have a way to go on that last one).

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I’d like to have some spare time. LOL. Seriously though, I guess I like walking, swimming, reading, gardening (unfortunately for the plants), crafting, cooking, and playing with my kids.

What can you tell us about your latest works?

I am working on my Grazi Kelly Novel series. Both Wolf Moon and Hunter Moon have been released in 2014. The third instalment Rebel Moon is the next piece in the series. I’m very excited by this series as I believe I have taken Werewolves someplace you don’t really see in a lot of mainstream literature. Grazi is a young girl, she is a Werewolf, she is the chosen one, the warrior/heroine and she’s just so cool. She is bound to serve the Hounds of God. They are this group of Wolves who work for the Roman Catholic Church and basically fight evil to save the world. Grazi is going to bridge the gap between old-world Church and new-world unity. She will break down barriers and bring together all of the Supernaturals in this fight for the world against evil.

Anyone who enjoys YA paranormal lit should give her a chance.

I drew on a lot of my childhood and teen years as a student in parochial schools for the background story. It is a series for anyone and everyone who enjoys supernatural tales with a bit of spunky teen girl thrown in.

What stories can your fans expect from you in the days ahead?

Hunter Moon is being released August 2014. I am currently working on Rebel Moon. That is the title for the third instalment in the Grazi Kelly Novel series. You can expect to see a lot more from the bad guys. I’m talking witches, vamps, puppets, and demons! Spooky stuff.

What would you like to say to your fans in New Zealand and others worldwide?

Firstly, thanks for all your support and kindness. Indie authors really count on you guys! Your reviews, blogs, tweets and just word of mouth to keep us going so yeah, huge THANKS! I always try to answer my emails personally so if you have a question and want to drop me a line, cool. Thank you and happy reading!