Welcome guest blogger Guy Ogan
Please welcome the author of “Immortal Relations Coming Out” G.
D. Ogan to the blog:
Q: Can you give the readers a summary of your third novel?
A: “Immortal Relations Coming Out” continues my Adult
Paranormal-Romance novels where vampires who had been victims of evil vampires
in becoming changed, swore to fight against evil and to protect those still
human from this evil as well as from human criminals and dictatorial
politicians. In the third book our vampires discuss the possible gains vs.
the risks of coming out to the human race. Have saved mankind from war
before it became nuclear, repairing damages from a ruinous
terrorist attack and reversed potential Extinction Level Events from two
ecological disasters, our recently converted vampire suggests forming a symbiotic
relationship with humans to fight all evil, vampires/human criminals/or
dictatorial politicians by letting the humans know vampires are not just myths,
fables or scary stories, but do exist and that not all are evil. Well
meaning ideas sometimes have unexpected consequences and this plan is no
exception. While it was decided not to fully open themselves up to
the world’s human population, a decision to allow the release of
“fictional novels” was made in hopes the stories could plant the seed
that not all vampires are evil, that there are some who wish to
safeguard humans. In order to monitor the evil regime’s efforts to
enslave its population, a new coven is set up in Southern Canada and it isn’t
long before some knowledge of the true nature of the new visitors to Canada
starts to come out. When our guardian vampires role in foiling greedy
plans of the powerful Marxists becomes known it bodes ill for our heroes –
attempts at retribution are swift in coming. Fortunately, the evil regime has a
history not only for their corruption but for its bungling nature and acts
before all the facts are known. Love is more powerful than hate and the
people from the surrounding area of Canada see through the lies and come
to the defense of their new neighbors!
Q: Where are you from?
A: West Texas is where I currently reside, but I’ve lived all
around the world.
Q: Tell us your latest news?
A: My third novel in my “Immortal Relations” series
became available in print in October, 2013 and on Kindle a month later. Making
a BIG JUMP in genres I’ve been working on a book for children about time-travel
back to the age of dinosaurs! My six year old Granddaughter Lily is a BIG FAN
of dinosaurs so I’m doing a book for her titled, “Lily and the Time Buggy.” But
I’ve already got a cover picked out for “Immortal Relations – REVENGE” my forth
in the Immortal Relations series!
Q: Do you have a specific writing style?
A: I’m not sure what to call it because I sometimes
“dream” as if I’m in the action of the novels (or perhaps it might be called
“channeling”). Then I’ll get up and type what I’ve “seen.”
Q: What books have most influenced your
writing most?
A: I read the trilogy “Lord of the Rings” a hundred
times, all of Tom Clancy’s works several times, Ann Rice’s “Servant of the
Bones” and I enjoyed Twilight (but I think the one Stephenie Meyer didn’t
release, “Midnight Sun” was her best by far, you can “Google” to read some
of it).
Q: Do you recall how your interest in writing
originated?
A: I don’t seem like it but I’m a bit shy and prefer
to write my thoughts and ideas rather than saying them aloud. I wasn’t a writer
in public school, but when I started running long distances in track and
cross-country I wanted to express the joys of running so I started submitting
my writing to “The Long Distance Log” and other running magazines (long before
Runner’s World was even thought of). While I’m sure they weren’t the best
writing, they were always published. When I became interested in cars I
submitted photos and descriptions of events I attended to magazines like
“Cruising Style.” I often had three or more articles in every issue. Of course
in my jobs in the Air Force and later, working for the Texas Prison System as a
Specialist and Psychologist I did a lot of technical writing and even wrote a
book on assessment and treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder. I guess you
could say writing has always been a part of my life – just not writing novels.
Had it not been for finding the photograph that is on page two of my first
novel, I probably wouldn’t have written my first novel, let alone all three in
the series (so far).
Q: What was the hardest part of writing your
book?
A: I think all authors; especially Indie Authors
(those who have their books published by what used to be called “vanity press”)
will say the hardest part is getting the word out about our works. Without
blogs such as this one few readers would ever hear of our books.
Q: Do you have any advice for other writers?
A: Yes, while I’ve happily received great reviews, a
constructive review of any writer’s work can be helpful. However, there are
some very terribly injured people out there who believe they will build
themselves up by tearing others down. Don’t let such negative types get you
down, just write what you believe and pay no attention to them, if they were so
creative they’d be writing rather than trying to build themselves up by tearing
others down.
Q: Where can readers find you on the Web?
A: Below are the buy links; however, I love to
write back and forth with readers and you can do that on my http://immortalrelations.blogspot.com and I’m writervampire
on Facebook or E-Mail me at gog6692@msn.com (the fastest way as
I’m not on “social media” all that often).
Q: Can you share a little of your current work with
us?
A: This snippet is from page 69 of my third in the series,
“Immortal Relations Coming Out.” It is the scene from the wedding of the
vampire daughter of Magdalena and Gary whose name is Eviana (named for her aunt
Eviana, who is called Evy in the book). Young Eviana is marrying Victor, a
human (he knows she and the rest of her family are vampires – but GOOD
VAMPIRES). This is from Gary’s point of view of the events of the wedding:
We boarded several limousines which whisked us over to where the
marriage ceremony would be held and there we saw many of our old friends who
had been there the day Magdalena and I had wed at the same location. My
daughter Eviana had on the same dress Magdalena had worn the day she and I were
married. It had a few minor alterations since Eviana was not quite as tall but
had an ample bust and wanted the neckline plunging to show off one of her best
features. Aside from these modifications, and the dazzling white color, it had
the same haut-couture cut as the light blue, lacy, scalloped, and layered,
shape-hugging dress I’d seen Magdalena in the first time I’d met her.
When my friends threw us our surprise wedding I’d been so
overwhelmed I hadn’t really noticed all the white flowers that I now saw and
which smelled so very sweet…I think they were Gardenias arranged hanging in
twists around and down the polls placed alongside as well as in the back and in
front of the wedding venue. As I walked Eviana down the aisle, I could hear her
thoughts of overwhelming love for Victor and the beauty of it was so intense
that it was all I could do to keep from crying. I could also hear Victor’s
concern that he might faint due to the picture of loveliness walking toward him
and prepared to be his bride. I sent him my thoughts; Steady on young man, the ceremony
will be over before you know it and you’ll have a long time to enjoy your life
with this wonderful lady. If you can’t read her thoughts right now, I can and
I’ll confirm her deep love for you. I am so very proud to welcome you into the
family as my son-in-law! What is it the Brits say, something about keeping a
stiff upper-lip? Well, just keep SOMETHING stiff for a little bit longer. Then
I smiled at him and he smiled back, or maybe he was smiling as his future bride
drew nigh. Whatever it was, he seemed to take courage in the stars he saw in
her eyes. At this realization I could feel tears on my own cheeks.
Once again, Vladimir had a gift of a dazzling five carat Red
Ruby mounted in a Gold ring. This looked to be a twin to the one he had
provided when I wed Magdalena. I was sure this was also from the Hermitage
collection for Victor, the groom, to place on the finger of Eviana, his bride.
There was a reception held afterwards; however I only got a
parting glance of Victor and Eviana as food evidently wasn’t on their minds.
Vladimir had arranged for them to stay in the bedroom at the Menshikov Palace
which was completed in 1721 and was the most luxurious building during the time
of Peter the Great.
Soon, Vladimir had corralled us and we were transported to the
same palace where we entered a private suite of rooms that had been prepared
for us. There we found Vlad, Grandmother and Roger and after hugs and kisses we
sat down to discuss the wedding and what we had accomplished at the new coven
we’d set up in Canadian.
I’m sure the readers have surmised the wedding of Victor, a
(human) Police Inspector in Canada’s Ontario Provence to my (full vampire)
daughter Eviana (named for my second mate, her Aunt Evy) took place at the
world famous Hermitage Museum at the behest of Vladimir Kolukov, President of
the Russian Federation and close personal friend to Gary and other good
vampires. There’s a lot of information about the development of the various
human-vampire relationships throughout all three novels.
I love to talk with readers so PLEASE leave a comment and I’ll
try to reply to you. If you have read one of my books and leave a comment about
what you have read I may pick you to receive one of the others in the series
for free if you leave an E-Mail address. If you are shy and don’t wish to
leave a public comment you can E-Mail me at gog6692@msn.com or try the following social media but I’m
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