Author Archives: Suzanne van Rooyen

Book Trailer

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

For weeks I’ve been debating creating a book trailer for Obscura Burning. I’ve been scouring the net for suitable images, angsting over appropriate music and have generally procrastinated until now. Having seen the trailer my friend Sara Hubbard did for her fantastic … Continue reading →

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Obscura Burning Book Blitz

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Thanks to Xpresso Reads, I’ll be going on a virtual book tour from 10- 24 January. The list of participating blogs is below. There’s no schedule so you’ll have to stop by different blogs each day to catch the posts. … Continue reading →

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A ‘New Adult’ Dilemma

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This past week, I dived into a new novel. I did my preliminary research, sketched a rough outline, sketched more detailed character outlines, and started writing. While at first my idea seemed great and my characters awesome, I hit a … Continue reading →

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Supernatural Freak

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today I’m sharing an excerpt from the paranormal book I’m currently reading for review.  I’ll be posting my review next week so for now you can ogle that gorgeous cover and enjoy the excerpt. When paranormal expert Robyn Wise is … Continue reading →

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Out with the Old… In with 2013

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This past year has been a crazy, incredible one. My life has changed dramatically and in ways I never thought it would. Given that it’s the last day of 2012, I thought I’d recap some of the awesome things that … Continue reading →

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Dark Stars Now Available!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

A great science fiction anthology from Earthbound Fiction is now available for the Kindle! My short story Killing Jar Captives features in this anthology. Get your copy here!

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More Reading Questions from YA Highway

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Today’s Holiday Road Trip Questions Are: – Best “I Want To Go To There” Setting in a Book – Favorite YA Characters

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RTW: Reading Year in Review

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Ok, I couldn’t stay away from my blog despite it being Christmas Day – I think the blizzard we’re having might have something to do with it since I’ve spent most of the holiday so far curled up with my … Continue reading →

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Tinsel Time

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

Here’s wishing you the happiest of holidays regardless of what you’re celebrating this time of year. Hope you all have a lovely time with family, food and merry thoughts. The world didn’t end…again…so happy new year and all the best … Continue reading →

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Apocalypse Now…or er, some other time

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Suzanne van Rooyen

This Friday I’m not posting a whatever strikes my fancy post because Sara Hubbard (author of the lovely YA paranormal novel Blood, She Read) is kindly hosting me and Kyle – my MC from Obscura Burning. Sara kindly let me talk about … Continue reading →

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