Darynda Jones has a secret. On paper, her alter ego Charley Davidson is snarky, sex-mad, able to kick paranormal foes 
in their paranormal behinds. In real life, Darynda is probably one of the sweetest people you’ve ever met. She has a humble, self-deprecating humor, she’ll tell you all her writing secrets as if they don’t amount to much, and she’s more likely to talk about her kids than her books.
Is it no wonder I love this gal?
You’ll love her even more because Darynda is giving one reader who leaves a comment below, here or at KissAndThrill.com, an ARC — yes that’s right — an ADVANCE READER’s COPY of her book number 8!
Eighth Grave After Dark isn’t out until May, and though you might have to wait a bit to get the ARC, you’ll be in the know with reviewers across the country who get the book months in advance! So leave us your best bit of snark, or tell us why you love Darynda, or why you want to read her book, and we’ll let you know who won next week.
Here are some things you might not know about her:
*Awards: Darynda has won 11 awards, including the Daphne du Maurier, the RITA, the Bookie Award (three times!), 2 HOLT Medallions, the Golden Heart, the GOTCHA, The PASIC, and the Rebeca (LERA).
*Genre: Darynda has written in a ton of genres, even though they’re not all published, including historical!
*Education: She’s a Summa cum Laude graduate and has a BA in Sign Language Interpreting.
*Eighth Grave After Dark will be out on May 19th and Darynda will also be in an anthology, Dark Screams, Volume 3 which will be out on May 12th. Steven King was in Volume 1 and there will be a collector’s edition available, too, with all 25 authors signatures. Our gal is now in the same league as Steven King — but we all knew that already, right?
I sat down with Darynda to discuss her Grim Reaper Charley Davidson series that launched with the mega-best seller First Grave on the Right. She also speaks about how she writes humor and bubbles snark on the page and gives up secrets about her newest series.
Enjoy!
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Darynda’s latest books are Sixth Grave on the Edge, and Seventh Grave and No Body, I know you’ll love them!
Don’t forget to leave your comment below or at KissAndThrill.com to be eligible for the drawing for an Advance Reader’s Copy of Eighth Grave After Dark! A comment left on both websites will be counted twice, and if you follow either blog, you qualify for up to two more entries! So commenting in both places and following both blogs gives you four chances to win. (If you already follow, you’re already entered one time.)
( UPDATE: The contest is now closed)
love these books! keep them coming !
These books are so much fun. So looking forward to #8!
Would love to get my hands on #8 early! Can’t wait to discover what happens in the next chapter of Reyes and Charley’s life. Love the blend of snark, romance, and mystery that Darynda puts into each book! She certainly keeps me captivated and rolling on the floor in laughter.
Was there ever any question if Darynda in the same league as Steven King?? I think not! Shes amazing! I would love love love to win this ARC!
Who needs coffee when you can enjoy Reyes… eh this series:-)
I can’t wait to read this book. Love this series!
Can’t wait!!!!!! More Reyes!
Love this series and can’t wait for the next one. Just started this series in December. Thankful to a coworker for hooking me up.
I can’t wait for book eight! Thanks for posting this interview !
OMFG! I love Darynda jones and the WHOLE charley Davidson series! Every book is so much better than the other one ! I usually finish reading it the same day it’s released in one sitting! After the way the last book ended I can’t even wait for the next one in May! Torture! Can’t wait to read more about Mr. Reyes Alexander farrow.
Well I only just started book 4 (because I just got books 4-6 yesterday) however I only started book 1 about a week ago lol I’m loving this series and am busy writing reviews about them already. Would absolutely LOVE to get an arc copy of book 8!!
I have been following Darynda since book 1. This series is awesome and makes me laugh so much. Can’t wait for book #8 to get here. Would love to win the ARC!!!
Love Darynda’s writing style. Adore The Charley Davidson series so much 😀
Love Love Love your series..i have them all..would so love to win..big fan..would so love to win…Thank You Drynda Jones
Wonderful interview. A fantastic series of books, I look forward to each new installment. A favorite series for me, that I can read over and over again.
I fell in love with this series after reading the first book. Darynda is such a gem in the writing world!!!
I’m obsessed with the Charley Davidson series! I’ve cried sad tears, happy tears, laughed my arse off, and gotten mad. When you feel all kinds of different emotions in a book, and I’ve gotten them all in each book, you know the author is amazing! Thanks to Darynda, for your fantastic writing!
Love this series !!! It’s going to be awkward having my fingers crossed until the arc winner is chosen. Lol
I love these books, I relisten to the audio versions all the time. I can not wait to read and listen to this one.
I love this series. It has everything you want in a story. The books are filled with sassy, sexy, and strength. Having such a strong female character who can dish it out like Charlie is awesome. I am a librarian and I recommend this series to all my female readers. 🙂 Thanks Darynda!!!
love Cookie/Charlie banter and Their coffee fix. Especially referring to decaf as they do. Fav seen is where Charlie try’s it for the first time. Made me large out loud as gone through the same myself
Lovr this series!
Love Darynda! Met her a couple times and she is super nice.
Love Darynda writing style. The characters are with me even when the book is over.
Oooh I so cannot wait to read this 8th book! Love me some Reyes and Charley!!
Great interview! I love Darynda and her books!
this is a great interview.
Love Darynda and Charlie!!!!
Darynda is awesome! I’ve read all of her books and love her style of writing! Her characters are so well formed. I always finish the new book in a day and then wish I was a slower reader! Lol
I love this series! I can never get enough from DJ and Charley and Reyes!
Aw…. Darynda, you’re adorable! I can’t wait to read 9 – this series is awesome! Charlie is my grim reaper from another mother 🙂
I adore Darynda Jones and this series!!!! Would love to win an ARC!
I love this series. I’m always anxious for the next book as soon as I finish one. I would be thrilled to get an early copy of the next book!
I love the series because Charlie is me….but younger, thinner, better looking, more confident, has special powers, and some other stuff. I would LOVE to have an advance peek at number Eight!
Most of the copies I have from the rest of the series are ARCs from my days at an independent bookstore- here’s hoping I can continue the tradition!
Love , love, love these books. I’ve been addicted since book one. I read them to my daughter Sam when she was born, and now I’m sharing them with my newborn daughter Charley
Darynda’s series is one of the absolute best out there. I enjoy reading her series because I can relate to Charley. ( no I’m not a grim reaper👤) I am how ever witty, funny, and sarcastic! I have a best friend who is a lot like Cookie as well. The best part of the new release of book 8 is that it’s on my mother’s birthday, although she’s spending it on another spiritual plane, probably terrorizing some innocent children. Love and miss that crazy woman!!!
Love the Charlie series. She actually gets away with saying the kind of things I dare only to think! Lol. Got my Mom, daughter, and sister hooked too!
I am so excited about the next book. I love the attitude of the books, so refreshing 🙂
Absolutely love this series and can’t wait for number eight!!!
I love this series! As a librarian this is one of my most recommended reader advisory selections-I love getting to share them.
I fell in love with series from book one, and it just keeps getting better and better. I’m so excited for book 8!!
Thanks for an interesting interview. Darynda is always fun. And please, please, please for the sake of my sanity I need to win this ARC!!
charley Davidson is my book therapy. I can’t wait for the 8th.
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i love love love this series one of my favs I’m so glad i found them 🙂
I love this series. I can not wait until the new book comes out.
OMG! I’m so excited for the next installment in the series!!!!! I have been hooked ever since I picked up the first book over a year ago and have told everybody I know about it.
Love love love Darynda and her books. I recommend them to everyone!! 😁. I have them all in hardback and on my kindle..I reread them all the time. Amazing writing! I can’t wait for eight!!
Darynda Jones is my favorite author! Her books seriously rock!! And she is the sweetest, nicest person I have ever spoken too. I pre-order her books as soon as the option is available because I know I will love it. Each book is generously laced with humor and adventure while the characters are so real. Thank you Darynda for sharing your talent!
Oh yes please. This series is brilliant and I always reread the previous books before settling down for the latest issues. Thanks for the chance