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Stephanie Nelson is an author who never gave up on finding her story and expressing it. She’s now published two novels, a short story, and even started a new series! She’s gotten more out of her writing journey than she ever expected. I’ve reviewed her two current novels, Craved and Deceived, and anxiously await more of her work! Stephanie’s cool enough to sit down and answer some questions for me, despite my having been a little hyper when asking them! Take a peek into her life by reading what she had to say below. She’s even included some awesome advice for aspiring authors! What inspired the Gwen Sparks series? Why witches, vampires, and shifters? Will we see other supernaturals in future books? I'd been writing a little bit every once in a while four years ago. I'd start stories and give up on them. I always knew I wanted my main character to be a witch because I've always found them fascinating. I just hadn't found my exact story yet. It was Octo...

Recap: Gwen’s just getting back to normal after the vampire drug, Brew, nearly took her life and enjoying life with her boyfriend, Aiden, when the North American Witches Council summons her to their city. As a war between the witches and vampires is imminent, Gwen will find herself the pawn in everyone’s plans. The sexy Angel of Death, Dorian, comes around to help her learn her gift, but will she learn fast enough and be strong enough to fight back when she finds out just what it means to be deceived? Title:   Deceived Series:   Gwen Sparks Book #:  2 Author:   Stephanie Nelson Approximate Book Length:   227 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: The story focuses on the witches and the vampires exclusively this time as a war is brewing between the two races, and pays specific attention to the role Gwen is to play in that war. She struggles to balance her trust issues, boy problems, war training, a...

Recap: Gwen Sparks just wants a peaceful life, but that hope is dashed when she reads about a dead witch. She volunteers to help out in the investigation, using her ability to read the memories of the dead, leading her to team up with her ex. Dealing with a ghost that randomly pulls her into the deathly realm and fighting her desire for a frustrating, but sexy vampire, Gwen is in for a bumpy ride. Title:   Craved Series:   Gwen Sparks Book #:  1 Author:   Stephanie Nelson Approximate Book Length:   216 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: The book is written from Gwen’s point of view, so we get to follow along with everything as if we were living it, which is how I like it. We’re set in a supernatural town, Flora, so there are all kinds of magic and powerful creatures for us to get in trouble with. Gwen herself is a witch, so when witches start turning up dead, this is of great concern to her. ...