Urban Fantasy
Date Published: 05-12-2022
Her special abilities can save lives, but so can they kill.
Rovena Silvex has hunted and eliminated dozens of demons throughout the ten years since her initiation as a hunter. Possessing supernatural skills only makes her job a lot easier.
When she’s asked to visit the county morgue to look over a deceased victim and find out what demon killed him, the body rising from the dead is the last thing she expects.
Now Rovena is stuck with a walking corpse and no answers as to how he managed to return to the world of the living. However, the victim has changed and the more time she spends with him, the more she realizes that what crossed over might not have been the soul of the dead man but something much worse.
Complications arise when her new assignment is targeted by demons hell-bent on making sure he stays dead for good.
Killing demons has always been a piece of cake. Keeping one alive however, is a whole new ballgame for her. If she fails, she risks setting in motion a war between heaven and hell. But if she succeeds, she could trap a powerful Lord in a world he doesn’t belong in, forever.
Interview with Kristy Centeno
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
I’ve written about 16 books since 2012, many of which were published during the first few years after my first book was picked up by a publisher. I’ve since taken those books down. I have plans to rewrite and rerelease them in the future.
If you’re planning a sequel, can you share a tiny bit about your plans for it?
The sequel of Tale of a Body Thief is well underway, with just a little over half the book already complete. In the sequel we get to see a bit more of Jeremy, Thorne, and find out more about Rovena’s identity, which is highly important to the plot.
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
The Rovena Silvex series is not meant to be read as standalones simply because there is a lot of information that connects each character to one another. To break down each character’s background information and their roles in upcoming events, I had to space it all out into several books so as to avoid information dumping. Also, pacing was another factor.
How did you come up with the title for your book?
Tale of a Body Thief wasn’t my first choice. I came up with a list of possible titles but couldn’t agree on any. None worked for me and the more I thought about it the more frustrated I grew. It all came to a head when I was working on the book cover. I needed a title and after a lot of back and forth I opted for A Tale of a Body Thief. It matched the story and made perfect sense. However, due to a slight error in communication, my cover artist mistakenly put Tale of a Body Thief instead. I took one look at it and loved it, so I kept it
How long did it take you to write this book?
It really depends on how much free time I have. Unfortunately, I’m not a full-time writer. I’d love to be but in today’s world it is difficult to make ends meet with a writing career, so I do have a daytime job. That, combined with school and family, means I only get an hour or so a day to write. I have to balance a lot.
On average, it can take me between four to twelve months to finish the first draft.
What does the title mean?
Tale of a Body Thief gives readers insight into what the book is about. If readers are wondering about the plot, read the title. It points to a complicated situation between a demon and a demon hunter.
What did you learn when writing the book?
I learned that the story did not go as planned. The story was originally intended to be a lot darker, with themes far more disturbing than what actually made it to the final draft. But I don’t regret the direction the story took.
What surprised you the most?
That I could step out of my comfort zone and accomplish so much I originally thought I wasn’t prepared for.
Have you ever killed off a character your readers loved?
Absolutely. My Secrets of the Moon series is the final journal for a beloved character, Alexis Rosseau. I received multiple emails from readers asking why I killed him off and some even demanded an explanation.
What do you do to get inside your character’s heads?
This is a complicated question because I don’t get into my character’s heads. They get into mine. The moment I hear them talking, I know I have to write whatever is going on or being said down.
About the Author
Kristy Centeno loves to spin tales of creatures that go bump in the night, with a sprinkle of romance to top them off. Her passion for writing stems from a lifelong enjoyment of reading and the pleasure derived from the magical worlds created by authors like her. She prefers her female leads strong, independent, and stubborn who will stop at nothing to save their loved ones and protect those they care for.
Kristy currently resides in Pennsylvania with her five kids, a quartet of noisy parakeets, and a spoiled puppy. When she’s not working or writing, she juggles her free time between raising a handful of minions and pursuing other career goals.
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