Interview with Rae B. Lake
Author of Archer: A Wings of Diablo MC Novel
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How would you describe Archer to a new reader?
- Archer is a ex military sniper who is sent by the rest of the brothers in his MC club to take out the president of a rival club who they suspect is trafficking woman. He lines up his shot, takes aim, pulls the trigger... And shoots both the president and an innocent bystander. His life spirals out of control from there. He basically has to deal with PTSD from his days in the military all the while trying to control an obsession that he has to make sure that the woman that he accidentally shot is ok.
To what extent is Archer based on your own experiences?
- Honestly, this is not based on any experience that I have ever had. Although I do empathize with those that suffer silently with mental illness.
Why do you like to write MC Romance Novels.
- I really like to write MC Novels because I feel like there is a dark edge to these books that most books would not get away with. I like the grit, and the passion, and most of all the no filter that most of my characters have.
You make good use of locations in the book – there’s a real sense of place. Are these locations significant for you?
- There is actually no central location in any of these books, it really is a fantasy place where I would love to live.
What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
- Honestly, I would say that the hardest part of getting your story out there is to just get out of your own head. Self doubt and being over critical can kill anyone's dream.
Which authors do you most admire?
- I love Nicholas Sparks, not because he is the most prolific writer or that his tropes are the most intense but the fact that he can get me to cry every time I read one of his books even if it is a re-read I think is beyond magical. FYI I am not a crier...at all.
Archer is a thrilling read, a real page turner. How important was it to you to write with pace and energy?
- It is extremely important to me! I feel like I should have as much fun writing a book as the reader will have reading it. My heart should be racing and my brain should be running a million miles a minute. I want my readers to feel the same way that I do and that is thrilled at every page!
If Archer were to be adapted for TV or film, who would you see in the lead role?
- Honestly, I think Zac Efron would be a great pick.
How have readers responded to Archer?
- Yes, in fact I have not heard any negative reviews as of yet.
Where next? What are you working on now?
- I have a few pots in the flame at the moment, I am finishing up a novella series with the main theme being domestic abuse, I am working on a romcom, book 3 to the Wings of Diablo MC Novels and finally a Paranormal Romance that I have been in the middle of writing for years. Yeah I am a busy bee :-)
