Caridad Pineiro
Meet Caridad Pineiro!
New York Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal and romantic suspense author Caridad Pineiro wrote her first novel in the fifth grade when her teacher assigned a project – to write a book for a class lending library. Bitten by the writing bug, Caridad continued with her passion for the written word through high school, college and law school. In 1999, Caridad’s first novel was released and over a decade later, Caridad is the author of thirty published novels and novellas. When not writing, Caridad is an attorney, wife and mother to an aspiring writer and fashionista. For more information, please visit www.caridad.com.
First question:
Eggnog or Mimosas? Are you old enough to drink? Mimosa and yes, definitely old enough to drink.
We’re also taking pictures with Santa, did you bring a gift for him? (Maybe a new release or a pretty book cover…) I definitely brought a gift for him – a great new book cover!
Blurb:
Rey Peralta has been sent to persuade Paola Lopes to return to Brazil and take up her place as Priestess of the Guardians, protectors of the sacred realm hidden deep in the Amazon rainforest. He knows Paola is the one they need to ensure their survival—but he doesn’ t expect the instant blast of desire that sparks between them. Her beauty and power call to him, enticing him to merge with her physically and spiritually; a desire that only increases when they give in to their passion and make love. Can he convince Paola to accept her destiny and stay with her people—and by his side?
Please enter. Drinks are served by the elves in the corner.
What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Definitely Christmas! I love having family and friends over on Christmas Eve and spending time with them.
Did you ask Santa for anything good?
I asked Santa for free time so that I could get some writing done.
What’s your favorite place to spend the holidays?
My favorite place is home with my family and friends.
What is your favorite Christmas memory?
My favorite memory is one of coming down and finding that my sister and I finally had new bikes! It had snowed, but only an inch or so. It wasn’t enough to stop us from rushing out with our new bikes and taking them for a spin.
Do you have personal resolutions for the New Years? Anything interesting?
First resolution is to lose weight. Second is to finish the first book in the new REBORN series (the relaunch of THE CALLING Vampire Novels featuring Diana Reyes and Ryder Latimer).
Why do you write romance?
I love the happily-ever-after. I definitely believe that with love all things are possible and I want to show that in my stories.
How long have you been writing for? And how would you describe your publication journey?
I wrote my first book in the fifth grade but didn’t really set out to get published until after my daughter was born. I wanted to show her that you should always keep reaching for your dreams and I’m glad that I was able to finally to get my dream fulfilled. As for the journey, I started by taking an adult class to improve my writing and then finishing a book that I started sending around. It took about six years, but I finally sold a book to Kensington Publishing.
Are you a plotter or pantser? What is your routine?
I’m an in-betweener. I do lay out the major aspects of the story (beginning, climax and end) and then start writing.
What characteristics do all your heroes/heroines have in all your stories?
My heroes are all honorable men who respect the heroines and treat them as partners. My women are all strong and empowered women who stand as equals to their men.
What writing resources do you abide by as a writer?
The Hero’s Journey and for dialogue, You Just Don’t Understand by Deborah Tannen.
What advice would you give aspiring authors?
Never give up. The publishing industry is tough even after you get published, but you can’t let it get you down.
What are you working on right now?
I am working on the relaunch of THE CALLING Vampire novels as THE REBORN (coming from Entangled Publishing in 2013) and also another 5 erotic paranormal romance novellas for Nocturne Cravings.
What news would you like to share with your readers?
I love hearing from readers and look forward to getting to know you! Look for my new Nocturne Cravings novellas in 2012 as well as more novels in THE CALLING and THE REBORN vampire novels. Finally, the SIN HUNTER series continues with THE CLAIMED in May 2012. I think you will love this story which really develops the Hunter mythology and is action-packed and romantic.
Where can readers find you?
- Twitter: @caridadpineiro
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/caridad.author
- Website: www.caridad.com and www.thecallingvampirenovels.com
- Others:
List other books you have out:
THE LOST, August 2011
A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS, October 2011
NOCTURNAL WHISPERS, February 2012
Thank you so much for joining us at Romance Author Hotspot!
Prize: Copy of AZTEC GOLD paranormal novella.
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December 24th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Happy Holidays:) Hope your having a good weekend~~~ watch them elves they can be a little sneaky ~winks~
December 24th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Merry Christmas. I just love to snuggle up and read books on a dull dark day . Especially while stuck inside during a snow storm in Alaska.
December 24th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
If Santa gives you free time, I want some too! Great interview! Happy Holidays.
December 24th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Thank you all for coming by! We’re not having snow in NJ. In fact, it’s pretty warm for this time of year. I’m just taking a break from the cooking. We celebrate Christmas Eve and I’ve got 18 people coming starting at 3. YIKES! Luckily, my crew of elves has been busy helping me with the last minute decorating and food prep! I’ll be back tomorrow to chat with you! Have a great holiday.
December 24th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I, too, will be needing to lose weight after Christmas. Eating all those leftovers after Thanksgiving made my slacks get tight. I am afraid that Christmas eating might have me shopping for new clothes if I eat like I did at Thanksgiving time.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Your characters sound wonderful. I hate a whiny heroine! Have a Merry Christmas!
tabithablake at ymail dot com
December 24th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Merry Christmas, Caridad! Yeah, bringing back the vamps;) I am looking forward to your cravings. Amazon Awakening is on my Christmas list. Santa better bring me a super fat Amazon gift card this year!
December 24th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Merry Christmas, Caridad! I’ve read some of your books and enjoyed them. Hope your New Year is healthy, happy and successful.
mcv111 at hotmail.com
December 24th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
I’m a big fan of paranormal reads and think yours sound great! Looking forward for the releases you have coming up as well!
joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com
December 25th, 2011 at 12:03 am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoyed the post. Thanks for sharing.
December 25th, 2011 at 12:49 am
My first love is paranormal romance, your book sounds just great, have to add it to my TBR list. This extra weight is really a problem,so have to lose some. Happy Holidays!
rshereifa(at)yahoo(dot)com
December 25th, 2011 at 7:49 am
Thank you all for coming by. I love paranormal romance, too. It’s a favorite and so is romantic suspense. I am really excited about doing the Cravings and also about the return of THE CALLING (which will release as THE REBORN in January 2013).
Santa was good to me this morning! I’ve got a week off to spend writing. I hope Santa treated you well also! I’ll be back later to chat with you some more. Today is our day to visit the in-laws and recover from Christmas Eve.
Like you, Gladys, I fear that clothes are feeling a little more tight today.
December 25th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
I can’t wait for May ad The Claimed. I also will keep an eye out for The Reborn.Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I’m in Jersey too. I love reading about Jersey in your books.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
December 25th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
I love Amazon books. I’d love a chance to win this one though. Aztecs, gold, Mexican jungles… Right up my alley.
December 25th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
Deborah Tannen is right on, isn’t she!?
I admire that you are a writer, attorney, wife & mother. That must keep you incredibly busy.
Merry Christmas.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
I cannot believe how many things you juggle, Caridad! I am so excited to have found yet another new to me author – and a paranormal one at that!
I hope you have had a fabulous holiday season!
December 26th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
I asked Santa for free time too!! Not so I could write like you plan to do, but so I could catch up on my sleep that my one year old robs me of!!
Happy new year
brandon_savannah@yahoo.com
December 26th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and a Happy Boxing Day today.
Love your books Caridad!
Happy Boxing Day, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and New Year everyone.
kscathy@yahoo.com
December 26th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
i hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a fun new year!!
terri_dion@hotmail.com
December 26th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Looking forward to the new Calling books! Hope your holidays have been awesome!
December 26th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
congrats on all of your amazing successes! Happy New Year!
Liz
December 26th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
I do keep busy, but this week I’m relaxing a bit. I spent the day running around, but am finally settling down. Hope to get some writing done on the new Diana and Ryder book that will launch the REBORN. I’m so glad that you guys are excited about this since I am ecstatic about it!! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and Boxing Day today. Will be back later to chat with you (if the Internet allows. It’s been a little spotty today!)
December 26th, 2011 at 7:19 pm
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December 26th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Thank you so much for this wonderful and inspiring interview , Would like to read your signed Novel , Greetings and love for you and all your family friends and authors .
December 26th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
My first love is…. my family but my second is reading, paranormal, romantic suspense and some fantasy. zalway nice to have some insight into our authors and the books they write for us.
December 26th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
I love romance books and paranormal romance books. I saw above that you celebrate Christmas Eve as well. My family does as well. I usually have a pretty busy month. Happy Holidays
Jenny
December 27th, 2011 at 12:54 am
Happy holidays. Never read any of your book before but lOves the xiver if your book. Wish you all the best!
December 27th, 2011 at 1:29 am
Congrats on the success of you books so far, and wishes for even more in the future. I do love a good paranormal romance and yours sound really goo. Have a wonderful New Year!
manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com
December 27th, 2011 at 8:11 am
Awesome post. I’d have to say Christmas is my favorite holiday, too. Now I’m ready to start a new year! It’s going to be GREAT!!
lynnrush (at) cox (dot) net.
December 27th, 2011 at 10:02 am
Popping in to show some love. Hope everyone had a great holiday. Just glad it’s over, lol. XO
December 27th, 2011 at 10:25 am
Glad you had a great holiday. Hope you can relax & get some writing done.–Rachel
December 27th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Wishing you Happy Holidays to you and yours from Alaska! Thank you for your wonderful stories as I just discovered your books and so look forward to reading them soon..*S* I recently won one of your t shirts with the “Lost” Sin Hunter image and absolutely love it….*S* I have your series on my gotta have list…*S*
Wishing you a very Happy New Year, and hoping you get your time to write
Darcy
pommawolf @hotmail.com
December 27th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Hi Caridad, I picked up one of the Calling books at a used book store a while back, so I’m wondering is the Reborn series just connected to the Calling, or are you revising & re-releasing the original series under a new name?
December 27th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Hi Caridad! Just stopping in to wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with love of friends and family. May 2012 be our best year yet as we move forward to share our work with fabulous readers! They are who we write for!
December 27th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Caridad…. one of the coolest ladies around! FUn interview, can’t wait to read this books. WOW, pretty cover!!
Heather Bennett
Decadent Publishing
December 27th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
lol! Santa didn’t leave me any free time this year. It wasn’t on my list, so I’ll be sure to ask for some next year. Aztec Gold sounds like an awesome book and prize.
msgabby(at)gmail(dot)com
December 27th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Thank you all for dropping by! I am getting some writing done and just came back from a long walk. As for THE REBORN, it is an expansion of THE CALLING vampire romance novels. The difference is that the books in THE REBORN will each feature Diana and Ryder as the lead characters since there is sooooo much happening in their lives. It’s going to be really exciting in the first three in the expanded series and you’ll get to see old favorites, like Maggie and David! I know of you have been writing to know what happened to Diana’s partner after DEATH CALLS and you’ll see more of him in the second book in the new series, tentatively titled BORN TO LIVE. The third book in the series, BORN TO DIE, will feature Michaela and Jesus from HONOR CALLS.
I am so glad you are liking the interview and some of my earlier books! Also glad you like the shirts and things I’ve been giving out for prizes.
I’m busy designing a new logo for THE REBORN and will be having shirts for you for that! I know so many of you still love your red CALLING T-shirts ’cause you wear them when you come see me.
I’ll be back later to chat some more with you! I’m glad to hear you all had a good holiday.
December 27th, 2011 at 4:27 pm
i’m really happy to have discovered you thanks to a review on a vampire for christmas
best wishes
December 27th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
I like that you mentioned you took some writing classes. I don’t think a writer ever stops growing and it’s good to learn how to do it right. I found the Hero’s Journey helpful, too.
Paranormals wil never die–is that a conflict in terms? LOL
December 27th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
I love that memory of the bikes. Both my sister and I got bikes on our 10th birthdays. It is a lovely memory to hold.
December 27th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Nothing better than new bikes for Christmas! Thanks for the great blog
December 27th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
How can one keep up Caridad? So many great books on your list. Your new cover is amazing and the blurb is bloody fantastic. Can’t wait to add that to my library.
December 27th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Happy Holidays .I love paranormal reads
flanagan@mebtel.net
December 27th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Happy Holidays Caridad! I would love to get my hands on one of your books! I think your fabulous!
Mary
mary_reiss @ hotmail.com
December 28th, 2011 at 2:00 am
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!! You books look fabulous!!
viajeradelmar@aol.com
December 28th, 2011 at 6:39 am
Thank you all! I love paranormals also and agree that I don’t think they will ever die. The ultimate good-evil conflict in them is just too tempting (as well as the sexy men). I’m glad you like the cover for the new one – AMAZON AWAKENING. It’s a new thing for me, erotic paranormal romance. I found it a challenge, but also very interesting. I love the immediacy of the story and the sexiness!
As I can see, some of you are up late and I’m up early! I’ve discovered I’m a morning person and this morning I’m working on more of BORN TO SERVE. Loving it so far! Also just got ARCS of THE CLAIMED, the second SIN HUNTERS book which is out in May 2012.
So here’s a surprise giveaway. Leave the name of the hero and/or heroine from THE CLAIMED for a chance to win an autographed ARC of the book!
December 28th, 2011 at 9:21 am
Happy Holidays!!
but instead of starting on the 1st I’m picking the 5th. And my middle name will determination!!
I loved your interview. I have a nice few books of yours and love them all. Family and friends do make the holidays worth wild! My resolution is to lose weight too
I’m very much looking forward to THE CLAIMED and reading about Victoria Johnson and Christopher. Happy writing!
December 28th, 2011 at 10:24 am
happy Hoildays !!! I have read your books . i hope to win . i like your style of writing. and, my birthday is sunday !!! lol
December 28th, 2011 at 10:30 am
Very nice to meet you! Your routine for writing makes a ton of sense. Sounds like that method makes for great building with maximum effeciency! Thank you for sharing with us all.
Happy Holidays!
December 28th, 2011 at 11:16 am
The Claimed sounds really interesting. Can’t wait to find out about Victoria Johnson & Christopher Sambrosa’s relationship.
drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.com
December 28th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Never give up.
I love this advice! Thank you!
December 28th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Sounds like a lot of wonderful books coming up for us readers! Happy Holidays.
December 28th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Happy holidays to all of you! It seems like Christmas just rushed by and now the New Year is approaching.
I have a resolution to lose weight also. I’ve already kind of gotten started. I did a three mile walk yesterday and then again today. A little cold today thanks to a breeze, but the day was pretty nice. Not like yesterday when it started to rain!
I think you are really going to like THE CLAIMED. It’s action-packed and you find out a lot more about the powers that the Hunters possess. Way cool sometimes.
ttyl!
December 29th, 2011 at 7:41 am
Thanks you for this surprise giveaway
answer:Victoria Johnson and Christopher Sambrosa
international ( not sure if i can enter this one^^;; so i prefer to say it now)
isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com
all the best
December 29th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
I remember the year I got a bike, too. Love that memory.
Have a great new year with [hopefully] lots of FREE TIME.
December 29th, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Happy Holiday!
December 29th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
No wonder I love your stories– you love HEAs and strong heroines:)
I hope you have a lovely New Year’s!
December 29th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
I’m so excited to find your website. My book wish list is soaring!!
Happy New Year!!!
Patti
December 30th, 2011 at 2:19 am
That is a gorgeous cover!
December 30th, 2011 at 8:07 am
Thanks again to all of you for coming by! And yes, we can do International, Isabelle! It’s hard to believe that 2011 is almost gone. I’m hoping 2012 will be a wonderful year for everyone and that things will change for the better for all of us.
December 30th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Keep up the writing!!
Have a great 2012!
books4me67 at ymail dot com
December 30th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
How exciting, Caridad! Thanks for sharing more about yourself and your writing! Can’t wait to read more, and looking forward to The Claimed, and to the story of Victoria Johnson and Christopher Sombrosa! Best wishes for every success and joy in the coming year!
f dot chen at comcast dot net
December 31st, 2011 at 7:47 am
Thank you all! Can’t believe it’s New Year’s Eve! So shocking that the year is over, but I am looking forward to 2012 and all that it will bring.
Ebony – Happy New Year’s b’day for you! Hope you have a nice one.
December 31st, 2011 at 11:30 am
Happy New Year everyone!
December 31st, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Happy New Year!
Caridad-Good luck with the next book in the series, cant wait to read it!
areeths at new dot rr dot com
January 1st, 2012 at 1:33 am
Thanks for the giveaway & have a Happy New Year!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
January 1st, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Hi Caridad!
Happy New Year! I have several of your books in my TBR pile. I hope to get some of those books read this year.
beckerjo at verizon dot net
January 1st, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Hope you all have had a nice start to the New Year! I am so looking forward to this year and all the exciting things happening. Have to run – still trying to get lots of writing done before I have to go back to work on Tuesday!
January 2nd, 2012 at 1:42 am
Hi! Thank you for sharing! Your books are wonderful! Thank you! Happy new year!
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com