Interview with Diana Persaud

Published 2013-09-24.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I spend most of my day taking care of my toddler and doing chores. I love to cook, sew, and LOVE to read.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
I usually download the free stuff and IF I like the author, I go back and find other books they have written. Sometimes I will scroll through some of the major ebook retailers and search for topics I'm interested in. Once a list of (hundreds or thousands) of books come up, I generally browse through looking at the image and title then the summary. If it sparks my interest, sometimes I scan through customer reviews. I want to know I'm buying a great book!
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Lucien's Mate is the first novella I began, but not the first one I completed. Kane's story (Book 4 of the Soul Mates series) was the first story I completed. Currently, the title for his book is Lonely Hearts. Not sure if I will keep it or change it. It's really up to him!
What is your writing process?
I guess you could say I'm a bit scatterbrained. I don't have a specific process. An idea will come to me and I just have to get it down on paper (ok, word doc.). Sometimes I write the beginning and then I'm stumped. Then I have an idea for another book and I begin writing that one. I jump around from each story-in-progress, adding pieces as they come to me. Usually I keep my ideas, but there have been a few times when I've changed the "scene" as I'm typing it.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Unfortunately, I don't remember. I honestly have read a LOT of books. There are so many wonderful novels out there, I can't believe that some people don't read. They don't know what they are missing.
How do you approach cover design?
IF it makes my heart race, that's the one for me!
What are your five favorite books, and why?
Difficult question. I will have to think about it.
Generally, I love romance, adventure, fantasy. (Hate non-fiction!)

I will say that I love the following adult series:
Kresley Cole's Immortal After Dark
Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series
Laurann Dohner's New Species
Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake Vampire Hunter (I've read the earlier novels. The more recent ones that focus on BDSM are not my cup of tea.)

Regular or Kid series
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

(I also love Stephen King and Dean Koontz novels)
What do you read for pleasure?
Now I'm into reading erotica, but I've found that I'm spending more time writing my own (and reading it.)
What is your e-reading device of choice?
I have a Nook.
Describe your desk
MY desk belongs to my kids. I usually just type away on my laptop (relaxing on my recliner) and if it's charging, I will sometimes break down and put pen to paper.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up, for the most part, in the United States. As a child, I loved to read and would sometimes tell myself stories to fall asleep. I always had an active and vivid imagination. I think all of those things have led me to this path.
When did you first start writing?
A few months ago, I decided to try my hand at writing and the ideas just keep flowing. I have about 12 different novellas in various stages of completion.
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Books by This Author

Trusting the Wolf
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,310. Language: English. Published: September 3, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Adult, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters
I must protect Lily from a Master Vampire that wants her for himself. How do I convince her to trust in me—and my wolf?
Tempting the Tiger
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 50,230. Language: English. Published: September 3, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Vampires
I don’t remember anything about myself, not even my name. But I remember her. Her name is Leilani and I kissed her. Against her will. And I want to do it again. That, and a whole lot more. Does that make me a monster?
Soul Mates Box Set 2
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 98,540. Language: American English. Published: December 28, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Erotic
Soul Mates Box Set, Stubborn Mate (Book 4), Abandoned Mate (Book 5), Reluctant Mate (Book 6)
Reluctant Mate
Series: Soul Mates. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,860. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Robert is determined to protect innocent civilians from Werewolves. Robert is in charge of keeping captured wolves locked up in a secret lab. Then he meets his newest captive, a Werewolf named Serena. When Robert decides protecting his captive is more important than following orders, he is forced to make a deadly decision. Will this Werewolf hunter redeem himself and claim his mate?
Soul Mates Box Set 1: Lucien's Mate, Unwanted Mate, Protective Mate
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,200. Language: English. Published: March 13, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Adult
3 Box Set contains: Lucien's Mate, Unwanted Mate and Protective Mate Meet the wolves of the Lost Hope Werewolf pack and their mates. Alpha Werewolf Lucien meets his human mate, Lanie in Lucien's Mate. Tracker Zane meets his mate, Jackie in Unwanted Mate. Soldier Nicolai meets his mate, Delia, in Protective Mate
Abandoned Mate
Series: Soul Mates. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,770. Language: American English. Published: November 28, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Humans are hunting Werewolves. Rylan and Evie learn about Kane’s kidnapping and the implants found in his body. Indebted to Evie for saving his life, Rylan decides to return the favor by protecting her family from the humans hunting their kind. Unfortunately, Rylan’s presence in Evie’s life draws the attention of the Trapper, the one responsible for her mate's demise.
Stubborn Mate
Series: Soul Mates, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 26,360. Language: English. Published: November 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Soldier. Loyal. Scarred. Lonely. Kane’s deep physical scars keep women at bay. Lonely, he longs for the day he will find his mate, someone who will love him despite his many scars. Will Kane’s deep emotional scars keep him from his mate or will his wolf’s instinct to claim its mate succeed?
Protective Mate
Series: Soul Mates, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 18,220. Language: English. Published: October 22, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Previously published as Lover's Delight (Soul Mates Book 3) Nicolai finally meets his mate, only to find she has been abused by a male she was forced to accept as her mate. Can Nicolai, her true mate, earn her trust or will fear keep her from true love and happiness?
Unwanted Mate
Series: Soul Mates, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 18,040. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Short stories
Unwanted, despised by his own pack, Zane hopes that one day he will find love and acceptance from his mate. His hope is quickly shattered when he meets Jackie, his mate. Jackie is shocked to discover that her mate is a member of the enemy pack and her brother’s murderer. Jackie must choose whether to forgive Zane or fight her wolf’s growing compulsion to mate with him.
Lucien's Mate
Series: Soul Mates, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 21,430. Language: English. Published: September 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Erotic
(4.50 from 10 reviews)
“...lace panties, thong or nothing at all...or would you like me to check?” -Lucien, Alpha of the Last Hope Werewolf Pack From the moment Lucien, sees Lanie, he knows she is his. Overtly sexual by nature, Lucien pursues Lanie, undeterred by the fact that she is Human and their union is forbidden.