Saturday, 13 April 2013

L is for Love Through Time



LoveThrough Time is my debut novel to be released this year by Black Opal Book. Yes everyone I am a writer. I want to tell you a little secret about Love Through Time. In my query letter I said it was a “contemporary African American suspense romance.” It didn’t even pass through my mind that it was a paranormal until my publisher said they would categorize it as a paranormal romance. 

It's a realistic book with no angels, demons, or any other-worldly creatures within the book. So why was it categorized as paranormal? The story has a past lives aspect that is integral to the romance. Smack self on the head and say duh!!!  

I know not everybody believes in past lives but the concept of it is so widespread that I thought it was more in line with mainstream thinking than not, especially in literature.

I love the paranormal aspect of Love Through Time. To me it’s gentle with a slight flare of drama but there is nothing over the top about it. The heroine, Jasmine Gibson, recalls her past lives through daydreams.  It takes her a long time to realize they are her past lives and it takes her even longer to accept them as such. Her grandmother on the other hand accepts it immediately.

Do you believe in past lives?

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20 comments:

  1. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy13 April 2013 at 08:41

    Oh your book sounds wonderful!

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  2. Cathrina Constantine13 April 2013 at 12:55

    Love is a one of the best words in the Dictionary. Love is what makes the world go round. Could you imagine if everyone loved one another? There'd be no wars because of love. I know, I'm dreaming. Can't wait to read your book, Love Through Time!!

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    1. Nana Prah13 April 2013 at 22:11

      You make me smile Cathy. If everyone lived in a state of love rather than fear, the world would be a much better place.

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  3. Debbie Christiana13 April 2013 at 13:57

    A resounding YES for believing in past lives :) I'm so excited you wrote it and I get to read it. I can't wait!!

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    1. Nana Prah13 April 2013 at 22:11

      Thanks Debbie. I can't wait for you to read it either. I think I'm most nervous about your reaction.

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  4. Teresa Cypher14 April 2013 at 04:00

    I'm not sure about past lives, in the same way that I'm not sure about anything remaining after death. I do hold an open mind for the possibility, though. :-) Your book sounds good. :-) !

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    1. Nana Prah14 April 2013 at 19:01

      Thanks Teresa. An open mind will take you a long way.

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  5. Georgia Lyn Hunter14 April 2013 at 05:32

    Nana, love the premise of your book. Can't wait to read it :)

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    1. Nana Prah14 April 2013 at 19:01

      Thanks Georgia. It will be out soon. I'm excited.

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  6. Unknown14 April 2013 at 05:41

    Hmm, I'm not sure I would have classed that as paranormal either, but since it's a popular genre at the moment, I wouldn't be arguing!

    Sounds like a great book. I love stories that contain elements of past lives, so much there to play with.

    Rinelle Grey

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    1. Nana Prah14 April 2013 at 19:02

      Thank you Rinelle. I'm glad I wasn't the only one.

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  7. Emma14 April 2013 at 06:30

    You've peaked my interest. Keep writing. Blessings.

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  8. Tyrean Martinson14 April 2013 at 22:05

    Sounds like an interesting book!

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    1. Nana Prah15 April 2013 at 17:53

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting Tyrean.

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  9. Kiru Taye15 April 2013 at 07:22

    The concept of past lives is an accepted African norm. In my recently released paranormal story the heroine is reincarnated.

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    1. Nana Prah15 April 2013 at 17:55

      That's cool. I wish you would have told me the name of the book so I could look it up. I'll have to catch you later.

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  10. Anonymous17 April 2013 at 17:18

    Kiru is right. The concept is more African than anythings else. Well done, Nana. Though I've said I am not enamoured of the paranormal genre, I can eat my words in this case.

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    1. Nana Prah19 April 2013 at 10:35

      Thanks Celestine. I think you will like mine very much.

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