FAQ

GENERAL FAQ


ARE YOUR SUPERNATURAL CREATURES ORIGINAL? 

Some are, yes. I've done what many authors do in putting my own spin on certain paranormals. However, I have basically rewritten what a Mage is, and it makes sense once you read the books. I have also created wholly new supernaturals that are unique to my world, such as Chitahs, Gravewalkers, Potentials, Geminis, and Relics. I've heard the term "Sensors" used in other books, but I don't know how those gifts compare to the ones I've written in my world. My Vampires and Shifters have their own unique gifts and history. There are a lot of terms I made up, such as the Mageri, stunners, liquid fire, and the term "Ghuardian" to describe a Mage who mentors another. It's fun to have familiar supernaturals in an urban fantasy setting, but readers have been intrigued by my unique paranormals. They offer something refreshingly new, and I hope to reveal even more about them as I continue to write more books in the same universe.


DO YOU HAVE A PRINTABLE BOOK LIST?

Yes. Get the PDF Here.
 

DO YOU SELL SIGNED BOOKS?  

I do not currently sell books direct or accept requests to autograph books. Do not mail books to be signed. As of 2023, I'm offering signed bookplates 

 

DO YOU OFFER BOOKPLATES?

As of 2023, bookplate requests are now offered! Go to the BOOKPLATES page and read more about it. Any future changes to this offer will be provided on that page.

 

DO YOU HAVE SWAG/MERCH?

You are more then welcome to check out my Zazzle store. I'm a one-woman show and spend upwards of 16 hours a day managing the business, so I don't offer any swag direct for sale or otherwise. If my house becomes a shipping zone, you're going to see less book releases.



WILL YOU READ MY MANUSCRIPT?
I do not accept manuscripts to review or critique. Any sent to me will not be opened, and queries not responded to. I would suggest finding a critique partner.


CAN YOU GIVE ME ADVISE ON WRITING/PUBLISHING? 

My advice is to
1.) Read a lot of craft books
2.) Write a lot. Some may discover that this is more of a hobby than a profession they want to pursue, and there are great sites like Wattpad where people can share each other's stories. It takes practice!
3.) If you are a published author, form a small group of authors on your writing level in your genre that you can bounce ideas and marketing advice off of. You will learn from each other and grow
4.) Utilize the Internet for research. There is a wealth of information at your fingertips, and there is no magic formula anyone can give you to write a good story or be a success. It requires hours of hard work, an ability to acclimate to change, and sacrifice.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON FANFICTION? 

I'm against fanfiction written in my world. Every author has a different view on this, so you should research the authors to find out their stance. Familiarize yourself with copyright and intellectual laws. I have invested an incalculable amount of time developing this world, the characters, and their stories. Writing about my characters is like kidnapping my children and raising them as your own. Writing about unique words and concepts, such as the Mageri, Chitahs, or the original traits I gave to my Mage is the equivalent of stealing personal property from my house.  Please respect the intellectual property rights of authors. Fanfiction deals with legally protected works, so writers are taking a risk. Let our books inspire you to create your own worlds and stories.  True fans will appreciate the purity of the stories as they were meant be told by the author.

 

CAN I TRANSLATE YOUR BOOKS INTO ANOTHER LANGUAGE?

No. Translating the titles without permission is a violation of copyright. As the author, I reserve all rights to license uses and adaptations of my work. Do not contact me for permission unless you are a foreign publisher.


WILL YOU ATTEND A CONFERENCE? 

I'm a private person, and I don't have any signings in the near future. I'm easy to follow on Facebook and other social media platforms where I interact with fans.


I LOVE YOUR BOOKS! HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU? 

Write reviews, recommend to your friends/family, talk about my books in reader groups or video posts, and follow my newsletter so you always know what's coming next! The most effective tool for getting a book out there is word of mouth, so if you're in any reader/book groups on social media or in person, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, then I strongly encourage you to recommend these books! Supporting your favorite authors will allow them to continuing giving you all the stories and worlds you love.

WILL THERE BE A BOOK ABOUT [Enter Character Name Here]? 

I don't discuss book ideas, which includes story ideas with specific characters. Any book in the works, I will post about it on this website, my newsletter, and social media. Spinoffs with characters are never out of the question, but I will only discuss projects that are set in stone.

 

A WORD ON PIRACY
I wanted to take a moment to address my thoughts on online ebook piracy. This has been a growing issue. Currently, I do not offer, nor have I ever offered, any of my books for free anywhere. If that ever changes, links will be listed on this website. Library books are the exception as I do have some ebooks and audiobooks available to libraries. Even with those, I receive a small cut, but not for each download or book, only the single title load to the library.

Authors deserve payment for their work, same as any worker or artist. It is vital for our survival in the industry as well as keeping the lights on. It takes a minimum of sixth months, start to finish, for a single book to be written and ready for publication. Every time a person downloads an illegal copy, they are saying they don't care about that person's hard work or ability to maintain a career so they can bring you more stories. We all need to support artists we love, whether it's authors, designers, illustrators, musicians, or other.


If you are looking for bargains, I occasionally run sales! Especially when I have a new book release I might make the first book in that series free or a boxed set. Occasionally, they might be promoted through Bookbub, so feel free to stalk me on that site!


As of 2023 these are the online book retailers who are authorized to distribute my ebooks (this excludes paperbacks & audio):

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Google Play
  • Kobo (Rakuten)
  • Smashwords
  • Library sites like Baker & Taylor, Bibliotheca, and Overdrive (Only select titles)
  • Tolino
  • Vivlio

My audiobooks page lists the major audio sites. To see where I sell paperback/hardcovers, go to the Books page, select your series or book, and view links. Print copies can be resold, so they could wind up anywhere from Ebay to a local bookstore. Digital goods, on the other hand, cannot be resold. That means readers cannot resell an ebook, distribute copies, or upload to any file sharing site.


I won't go into the expenses of publishing. The cost of editors, proofreaders, cover designers, stock art, advertising, taxes, health insurance, and more can be crushing. Some authors are trying to make ends meet, and others have had to stop writing because it's not enough income to support their family.

When someone downloads a book from an unauthorized website, which we call a pirating website, they are in fact paying that person and not the author. That thief sometimes asks for donations or runs ads on their website. Those sites often look legit, and it might be hard to tell the difference. I've seen them accepting credit card payments, offering subscription services, or asking for donations via Paypal. You have no idea who these people are or what they'll do with your information. Even visiting the site could be dangerous. It's not uncommon for malicious malware and scripts to be included in the file downloads.

Luckily, books are nowhere near as expensive as they used to be. Ebooks softened the blow of the hefty $35 new release price tag by inviting readers on an adventure for less than $5 or $10. Prolific readers can run up their charges fast, and that's why some authors offer their books free, discounted, or at the library.

 I'm not here to be anyone's moral compass, only to offer insight to how supporting pirates can ultimately result in hurting your favorite authors. I've had a few readers tell me they found my books free and later realized it was wrong, so they purchased their copies. I think that's wonderful. Sometimes we don't always realize we're being duped at these type of websites. What can you do about the problem? Aside from the obvious of not engaging in those practices, speak out against it. Whether that's on social media or in any book circles you engage in where you see it being discussed. You might not be able to sway everyone, but your message may get through to one person, and that's something. 

At the end of the day, it's not just wrong, it's illegal. I will continue to work hard to bring you these stories and characters you love so long as I have continued support.

Peace, love, and happy reading.





53 comments:

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  2. Will there be an extension of the 7 series like another series with some of characters form 7? In Winter Moon I got the impression that Lakota was interested in Melody.

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    1. Anything is possible. I hope you have a chance to also read the Mageri series. You can sign up for my newsletter or keep checking back for announcements on upcoming titles and series. :)

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  3. Just finished the first 3 books of the 7 series and was totally captivated. I like this world you've created and can't wait to read the rest of the series. It was refreshing to read something with not too many typos, misspelled words,etc. These are like commercials at a good part of a movie, too many and you end up changing channels. Thank you for not leaving cliffhangers. It just shows you have confidence in your story and don't need to lure readers back. If it's a good story we'll be back. Thank you again for such a good read.

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    1. Thank you, Avidreader. I hope you are curious about the other books I write within the same universe as I think you'll enjoy the slight overlap. Enjoy your adventures with the Weston pack! Happy reading.

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  4. I have read all your books, and I am getting ready to read Keystone. So just curious when we can expect the next one? By the way I absolutely LOVED your books. Captivating and kept you coming back. I have recommended you so many times and nobody has been disappointed. I can't wait to read Christian. He was one of those that through the books that he was in I wanted to throttle him. Then the next thing you know you were in love with him and felt bad for him. �� Then the ending when he left i literally cried. Crazy right? Lol. Well anyway. Just wanted to say thank you from an avid reader that you have done an amazing job. And I am ready for the next one������.

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  5. Hope you enjoy it, and Ravenheart should be out sometime late Spring. Once I have a firm release date I'll announce here as well as my newsletter. I'm so glad you've enjoyed my other stories, and I appreciate your recommending them to others! Yes, Christian was definitely a character who was unabashedly himself, and as the Crossbreed series continues, we'll get more opportunities to learn what makes him tick. Happy reading!

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    1. Do you have a set plan for how many books will be in the Keystone series? I’ve read all your books and am looking forward to reading more!

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  6. Your books are fantastic, I read all of them in one week!!!!!! Your characters and the world you write about are so real. Loved Raven and Christians story, can't wait for the next one! Thank you and well done!

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  7. Hi, Do you have signed book plates (a shipping or address label with your logo & signature on it) that can be purchased and put inside of a book of yours already purchased?

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    1. I don't sell anything directly, but if you follow me on Facebook or Goodreads, you're likely to see a giveaway every now and again. :)

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  8. Hi! Love, love, love your work! I've just binge read all your books in the last month and I'm hooked! Sadly I've just finished Ravenheart and was wondering how many books will be in the Crossbreed series and when will the next one be released?!?!

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    1. I'm so glad you're enjoying the Crossbreed series, as well as all my other series (it's fun to see those crossovers). I don't have a planned number in the series. I'll see where the story leads :) Happy reading!

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  9. Hi, I've been reading and enjoying all you're books and have noticed a few common threads. I was curious about the recurrence of heterochromia in each series. As someone who has it, I get really excited when I see it mentioned elsewhere!
    Thank you!

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  10. Thanks so much for reading! I enjoy writing about all kinds of people, and unusual eye colors appears in most of my series with at least one character (not always heterochromia, but sometimes just an unusual shade or "supernatural" ability). I'm so glad to be able to give you characters who share this trait, especially Raven - our leading lady in the Crossbreed books. :) Happy reading ~

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  11. Hi. I enjoyed all of your books. But for some reason Crossbreed series is the one that wouldn't let me sleep at night) I just keep thinking about characters and where the story will lead them.Thank you for an emotional experience! Will we learn more about Christian's past in book 3? And who/what inspired you to create Raven's character? How did she "come to life"?

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    1. That means a lot, so thank you. It's nice to know that Crossbreed is earning a special place in the hearts of readers. I think as the series progresses, we'll begin to learn more about all the characters, as that is something I like to explore with all my books. I wrote Keystone back in 2011 right after I finished the Mageri books. With Silver, we got to see her introduction into the Breed world and what that experience was like as a human, but I was drawn to the idea of writing a street-smart woman who has been living in the Breed world for a few years. Someone who is still searching for her place but is innately strong. It also gave me a chance to explore the new chapter in Christian's immortal life. Thanks for reading!

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  12. Are you going to do a Spin off story or series around Rose La Croix?

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  13. Hi love your work. I have laughed cried and gotten chills during both mageri and crossbreed series! Can't wait to read the new story on Raven and Christian and hope you don't make us wait to long to see them come together.

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  14. I have read all of your books, and I have loved them all. Every time I read one of your books, I think you couldn't possibly outdo it. You prove me wrong every time. It took me a while to get into the Crossbreed series, but now after having read them all I am in love with them. Your books mean so much to me, and I want you to know that. This world you have created and the people who live in it are simply amazing. You are one of the most amazing writers I have had the pleasure of discovering, and I look forward to reading all of the books you release. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

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    1. Thank you so much for all the love and support :)

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  15. Quick question is John from the keystone series, the father of the twins from the mage series.... I'm trying to word this carefully as to not spoil anything from either series lol

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  16. I loved the crossbreed series. Is there any chance we would get to see some favorite characters adapted to television at some point in the future?

    "reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are."

    Thank you for creating such a fantastic world

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  17. Let me start off by saying I love all of your books you are an amazingly talented author!! The 7 series is by far my favorite, I can’t count how many times I have read the series, and it’s definitely one of those story lines where you try to figure out what characters reflect your or your friends. I’m so hopeful for more books. :)

    I am oh so curious about the Gemini species though. They are brought up several times in I think all of your series but I feel like there is so much more to know about them. Are you going to create a series based on the Gemini or at least have them play a bigger part in one of the existing ones?

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    1. I hope as more books and series are developed that I'm able to reveal more about each Breed. :)

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  18. Just finished Gaslight and I am so looking forward to what will come next! I have read the Mageri and Seven series as well. I love to read and what you have created keeps me coming back for more. I am glad you decided that Christian’s story was not finished. Thank you for what you do!!!
    Can’t wait to see what other characters and stories you will share with us (your faithful readers) in the future!

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  19. Back in 2012 I bought Sterling for 99 cents through my Kindle, BEST DECISION EVER! Dannika you have filled my head with the most wonderful, hilarious and heart wrenching stories with characters I adore! Every year I can't wait to see what you will release next. Please don't stop, ever.....

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    1. Yes. I wanted to create a fictional city in the northeast so I could build ideas around it based on it being heavily populated with Breed. :)

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  21. Dannika I am concerned about something. I've been reading the Crossbreed series and I'm so in love with RavenXChristian. I love their relationship so much and I support it. My cnocern is that I not too sure about starting the Magerie series since Christian is present there as well. Is he part of a romance couple in the Magerie? I don't want to have a hard/stressful time with dealing with Chhristian. Please tell me he's not a major character and that there's no other love interests with Magerie characters. I want Raven and Christian to be together and anything else might be too stressful for my heart. Thanks a lot. <3 :)

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  22. I am so enjoying your books they get better and better. You are on of my favorite authors, your imagination is great. Keep up the fantastic work. I will certainly keep reading. Thanks for providing these mini vacations! PS Nicole Pool does a good job as your narrator,she compliments your work perfectly. Excited for more, bring the books on Dannika!

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  23. I love your books, do you ever go to book signings?

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    1. Thank you! Writing keeps me extremely busy, so I stay focused on getting as much work out as I can for readers. :)

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  24. Is Nwvermore the final book in the Crossbreed series?

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  25. I absolutely am in love with your books! You are an incredible writer and creator of an amazing world! I’ve finished the Crossbreed series and am half way through the Mageri series and as soon as I’m done with that I’ll read the Seven series, but I need to know-are you planning on writing a Knox and Sunny spin off book?? I cried when I read their story in Mageri and realized that he was John from Crossbreed, then of course I had to go back to that and reread it and I cried again lol!! Please tell me that you have future plans to give them a story?? Thanks!

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  26. I have read every one of your books, 7 series, Mageri Series, Crossbreed series and all the additional related books. I have very much enjoyed every one and have recommended them to all of my friends and family. I am absolutely addicted to your stories and characters. Thank you for sharing your great talent and imagination.

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  27. What state is Cognito in? Not sure if it is real or fictional but I haven't been able to figure out where it is besides "North".
    Love all of your books. And loves that so many are connected, even if indirectly.

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  28. Will there ever be a movie and we’re TV show made of these books

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  29. I really loved the Seven series. I will definitely be adventuring into your other series. But please tell me this isnt the last we'll hear of the Weston pack. Fell in Love with this "family"

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  30. I have binged on all the Crossbreed series on Audible. Loved all the books and the narration was superb. I need more though. When will the next Crossbreed book be out. I feel like Gem and Nico have more to their story. I also want more interaction between father and son and I feel that Blu and Victor have an affinity and I can't get enough of Raven and Christian.

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  31. Nicole Poole is amazing. I love how she brings the characters to life. The only thing I will say is that her child-voices are terrifying. �� But otherwise, her dulcet tones bring me back to listen.

    I love all your series and am currently re-listening to your books while I wait for whatever comes next. I'm a single mom, I don't have a ton of time to read, but I can listen while I fold laundry or cook dinner. I love this universe. The powers. The stories. And the characters. Thanks for creating a world that brings others joy. I deeply appreciate it.

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  32. I can't wait for the next installment of the Crossbreed series. I check your audible page I swear twice a week to see if preorder is available.

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  33. Dannika, thanks so much for bringing us all the characters in your Mageri, Seven and Crossbreed series. You take me into such a wonderful and magical world with your books. You bring your characters to life, I know each and everyone as though I'm there with them. Just finished Heartless and I was right back with them, it's like going back home to find out what I've missed since my last visit.

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  34. Just doing another re-read of keystone and was wondering who is John and how did he know Christian? It wasn't explained at the time and was wondering if he was from a different series I haven't read? Thanks and I am a huge fan xx

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    1. Be sure you have read all my series. I don't like giving out spoilers

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  35. Patiently waiting for a Chitah series! That has the potential for steam and suspense!! Chitahs are my favorite characters!

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  36. I have read every single one of your book and I love them all!! I hope the will be separate stories and Lennon and Hendrix as well and Nia, Wheeler and Denny and Maize having their own babies!

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