Virna DePaul has stopped by this afternoon to tell us a little bit about how her Para-Ops series has broadened her real life horizons.  We often ask how an author’s “day job” impacts their writing, today Virna gives us a glimpse of how the international action and drama of her characters has spiced up her actual day.

Life After Fiction

by

Virna DePaul

It's probably true that there's a little bit of me in each of the characters that I write.  It's definitely true that in becoming a writer, I've had to face some fears and dig deep to investigate who I am, what I believe, and what I want out of life.  Writing has forced me to try new things, in real life and in my imagination, that have helped me become a more well-rounded person.  For example, I not only overcame my fear of flying and started traveling again (had to, in order to go to all those wonderful writing conferences!), but I've done some amazing things through my Para-Ops characters. 

Today’s Spooky Legend is maybe one you want to read on an empty stomach.  That’s because our guest, Virna DePaul’s Wraith from the second book in the Para-Ops series, CHOSEN BY FATE (available now from Berkley), is talking about the not-so-secret recipe for a certain fast food fried chicken chain.  Not to worry, any queasy readers should perk right up at the giveaway today.  You can win a copy of CHOSEN BY FATE and some swag.  See details below. 

Click to see the Spooky Legends Master List with links to all the previous posts and giveaways

Wraith on Kentucky Fried What? 
by
Virna DePaul

Five years after the Second Civil War ends, humans and Otherborn— humanlike creatures with superhuman DNA—still struggle for peace. To ensure the continued rights of both, the FBI forms a Para-Ops team with a unique set of skills.  Wraith is the team’s “ghost.”  She’s introduced in Book 1 of the Para-Ops novels, Chosen By Blood, and is the heroine of Book 2, Chosen By Fate, which just came out on October 4.

Like all wraiths, Wraith has no memory of her human identity or past.  Unlike most wraiths, she has refused to assume another name.  Her talent is gathering intelligence and tracking.  In addition, Wraith learned to manipulate ammunition and explosives during the war.  For an undead, Wraith is quite colorful – she cusses like a truck driver, chews cinnamon gum, and loves Abba.  And today she’s here to talk to you…