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May 13, 2025 33 mins

Join Samantha Tennnant in this episode of Fresh Fiction's Video Book Club as she sits down with paranormal romance author Charley Black. Discover Charley's journey from a young writer to a published author, her inspiration from classic vampires like Anne Rice's 'INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE', and the process behind creating her dystopian world in her latest series, Elite. Learn about Charley's writing habits, favorite books, and how she builds intricate worlds that captivate readers. Don't miss out on hearing about her newest release 'BOUND' and get insights into her creative mind. Perfect for fans of romance, dystopian settings, and vampire lore!

 

00:00 Welcome to Fresh Fiction's Video Book Club

00:44 Charley's Writing Journey Begins

01:32 The Allure of Paranormal Romance

03:13 Crafting Unique Vampire Worlds

05:19 Building a Dystopian Romance

06:47 Character Development and Challenges

12:11 Revisiting and Revising Stories

16:43 Fresh Fiction Fun Facts

17:52 Music and Writing

18:41 Luxury Items and Reading Habits

19:09 Favorite Children's Books

19:38 Ideal Paradise

20:21 Spending $50,000 in One Store

20:59 Refusing to Buy Audiobooks

21:56 Mount Rushmore of Authors

23:23 Forgetting the Cell Phone

23:51 Guilty Pleasure Movies

24:31 Pet Peeves and Story Distractions

25:56 Stepping into Book Worlds

27:07 Favorite One-Hit Wonders

27:50 Most Dog-Eared Books

30:03 Where to Find More from the Author

Charley Black: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=48967

BOUND: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=139535

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