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About the Book:
Troubled teen Eli Nunn is moved back to Kansas City following the aftermath of a violent drug deal. Returning to a school where his ruthless reputation still thrives, Eli encounters and instantly connects with Angel, a beautiful and mysterious black-clad orphan. Their flourishing romance begins to grow darker when Eli learns details of Angel’s chilling past. Conflicted with alarm and intrigue, Eli accepts a proposal from Angel that puts both their relationship and lives in danger.
The Angel at the Devil’s Gate is a psychological suspense about two teenage outcasts whose growing bond takes a twisted turn down a murderous path.
Interview with Mocha:
Mocha was nice enough to do an interview with us about her interests and her book. Here is what she has to say:
Interview questions:
I’m unsure as to what inspired me to start writing other than my imagination was very active, and I needed to get the images onto paper. My mother and her encouragement to write would be someone who inspired me to want to pursue a career in writing.
2) Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m Mocha, an avid reader and lover of makeup. I attended the University of Central Missouri for journalism with a minor in creative writing. I love horror movies and music; I’m currently listening to a lot of Hollywood Undead and The Pretty Reckless, yet I’m sure that’s going to change when Breaking Benjamin’s new album comes out next month.
I have always loved the horror genre. I love to be scared and admire an author who can actually scare me, because I’m pretty hard to scare.
Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice is one of my favorite books; I can go on and on praising it. Sharpe Objects by Gillian Flynn is a novel that I still think about a year after reading it.
Anne Rice is by far my favorite author. She has had a huge influence on me as a writer. She has an incredible way with her words, and she paints such a beautiful picture with them. Reading her works, you can tell she has such a love for all her characters. She also gives the reader interesting facts about the time period her novels are placed in.
When I’m not writing, I’m reading. Reading has become something that I cannot do without. I also enjoy going out dancing and talking to strangers, it’s amazing how much a character can be developed just from conversations with strangers. I don’t watch much TV, but when I do, it’s a VH1 reality show, The Wendy Williams Show and American Horror Story.
I’d love to take a long vacation to New Orleans. After reading Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles, It’s been a dream of mine to see the city. It’s one of my goals to do so.
A fresh pot of coffee, a full pack of cigarettes, and silence. I’m still waiting for that day to arrive.
For me, the best part of writing a story is knowing that something I created evoked a slew of emotions in someone. When I began looking for beta readers for The Angel at the Devil’s Gate, the reception I received from them was overwhelming and rewarding. They told me how they laughed and cried, how they were afraid to turn the page or how they were anxious to find out what happens next. Conjuring up all those emotions in someone is very gratifying.
There are a few things that I draw from real life experiences but not too much. I may describe an emotion I’ve felt or a facial expression a friend made; however, I may subconsciously add more real life experiences than I realize.
Angel has been with me for about five years now. The character was originally part of another novel I began but never finished. When the concept for The Angel at the Devil’s Gate came about, I knew Angel would fit well into the novel. I think I like Angel the most because the character is so different from any other character out. You’re never really sure if Angel is good or evil.
I can relate to how both Eli and Angel are outsiders. I’ve felt like one my entire life. When I was younger, I was more discouraged about it, even angry about it. Eli is a representation of that anger. Getting older, I am able to embrace and find beauty in how different I am from other people. I don’t think anyone should be ashamed of who they are nor should they let other people make them feel bad for who they are.
The Kickstarter project:
Kickstarter, is a site that helps raise funding for creative projects, in this case Mocha Pennington’s novel. Please take a look at the author’s page and show your support. Share the news and let us help bring in some donations. There are rewards based on the amount donated.
Link to Mocha’s profile and kickstarter project:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2105349702/1916545920?token=0d696ac4
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