FEBRUARY 2021
Loathsome Characters
Kendrick Lester is probably the most loathsome character I've ever created. He is a sociopathic murderer, rapist, and all-out sadist. His quirks are tracked in the Bloodline Trilogy spreadsheet, which I rarely show to anyone because it is my basic character outline during the book-writing process, but here is a glimpse. Click on the image to view it's larger size in a new window.
Kendrick makes his first appearance in Bloodlust. His son, Kirk, becomes the love interest of Kate Grady, who is the main character in the storyline. Kirk writes poems hinting at his horrific childhood and present life, which he in turn reads to Kate.
Bloodlust is not saturated with poems, but rather they manifest themselves during various points in the story. I wrote the handful of verse on the fly, always trying to compose them from the character's viewpoint. Here are a few of them:
Above: "Screech & Moan." Click on image to view larger size in a new window.
Above: "The Rot in the Wood." Click on image to view larger size in a new window.
The poems will also appear in the upcoming collection Torn Bits & Pieces, to be released by Club Lighthouse Publishing later this year.
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Posted by Deidre Dalton on Sunday, 28th February 2021
"Bloodlust" Released
Bloodlust was released by Club Lighthouse Publishing today. The book is available in paperback and Kindle editions from Amazon.
Noel and Pim's daughter Kate Grady has unusual powers which allow her to bend people to her will. At first she uses her gifts wisely, but then goes astray after falling in love with Kirk Lester. She finds herself honing her special powers to keep her place in Kirk's heart, no matter how evil or depraved life with him becomes.
Bloodlust was finalized at the end of January 2021, thanks to my editor, Palvi Sharma. I've never had children, but finishing the final draft of a book is probably the closest I'll ever come to the experience of letting go of a "child" who has reached adulthood and is ready to see the world for itself.
CEO Terrie Balmer of Club Lighthouse Publishing made the following remark on my Facebook page after I added the new cover for the book, thanking her for the spectacular rendition:
You're welcome. Not for the faint of heart is so spot on, Deb. While I was proof reading it, I just got into the story and couldn't let go! That's one of the reasons I was a little late in getting it up . . . sorry. Now I can hardly wait for Book #3 (Blood & Soul).
Once again, thanks to Terrie, Palvi and James from Club Lighthouse Publishing for their welcome input and invaluable assistance in bringing Bloodlust to fruition.
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Posted by Deidre Dalton on Friday, 26th February 2021
