#devika fernando

that in the 18 months or so that we’ve been writing “Being Thalia” we never changed the document title. When I first started writing a ‘what if’ I titled it

knowing we were both busy writing other projects, and probably needed to move on. But Thalia’s spirit was stronger. She demanded we keep writing. So we did. A LOT more than we expected to write, but the story knew what it needed and did most of the work for us.

Author Devika Fernando creates heat straight from the opening line of “Playing with Fire:” ‘She wanted to burn.’  The reader is instantly intrigued by this lovely figure, not afraid of fire... and the first glimpse of Him- “extraordinarily tall and slim, dressed in black jeans and a grey t-shirt, molding to his finely muscled upper body.”

Definite heat...

The seemingly innocent librarian’s assistant has a past and he is determined to know more.  As Felicia and Joshua learn more about one another and their opposing elements, they are drawn together like magnets- fire and ice.

Devika flirts with steamy romance (no pun intended) and the description of Joshua’s appreciative glances at Felicia don’t just send shivers down her spine, but the reader’s as well.

The power of her writing is in the details.  It isn’t just the characters’ appearances- tan and red-headed vs. pale and blonde- but the characters’ clothing and food choices.  The detail Devika included about how their foods are tied to their elements is pure brilliance.  Felicia wanted spicy seafood pizza while Joshua enjoyed an extra helping of ice cream.

While reading, I was confused by Joshua’s conflicting actions and his smug attitude, enjoying his role as ‘Master.’

Good girl, Devika!

Joshua’s role as a private investigator and the truth behind finding Felicia was a surprising twist and had me jumping in my seat.

I can’t wait to see where this story goes in Part 2.  (Which I promised myself I’d purchase after writing this review, so please excuse me while I go buy another book!)

Do you know what's special about today????

Well, yes, there's that...

But it's also the day to read about Thalia's Christmas in NYC with Chris!

A NEW Thalia one-shot posts later today!

@devikafernando and I were deliciously evil as we were rooting for England yesterday...

Yours truly got interviewed again! :-)