Today, it is my pleasure to welcome a friend and fellow board member of Rave Reviews Book Club, author Danica Cornell. Danica is a sci-fi writer and the creator of the DARK STAR Series. I'm happy to play host for this great author. And now, here's Danica.
The Hugo Reward
By Danica Cornell
Before I begin, I would
like to thank author, Bruce A. Borders, for inviting me to be a guest here
today. Shortly after meeting Bruce on
Twitter, I was presented with the opportunity to join Rave Reviews Book Club,
where we both currently serve as members of the Governing Board. During our time working
together, I’ve grown to appreciate Bruce not only as a fabulous writer, but
also as a caring colleague, mentor, and friend...
For those sci-fi/fantasy
readers who’ve been following me for awhile, there’s a pretty good chance
they’ve come to recognize my deep affection for dogs. I mean, let’s face it, I include these
animals in my DARK STAR Series, and I even have a webpage
dedicated to, “Henry”,
a cantankerous and comedic canine character!
“Henry”, DARK STAR’s Cantankerous and Comedic
Canine Character.
With all of this in mind,
I’m sure it comes as no surprise that topping my list of favorite dogs, sits my
very own dachshund, Hugo. And for those
who may be wondering, the answer is yes—I did name him after science fiction’s
prestigious Hugo Award!
In truth, my little hot
dog has more personality than you can shake a fetching stick at, including
heaping doses of playfulness, intelligence, and stubbornness—traits which this
breed are known for. But what makes
Hugo truly endearing, is how sweet and sensitive he is. (Not to mention, protective.) It’s quickly
clear to anyone who meets us; Hugo’s a mama’s boy!
Hugo with
DARK STAR author, Danica Cornell.
An interesting thing about
my canine companion, (other than the fact that he runs our house), is that
despite being similar to DARK STAR’s,
“Henry”, I actually created “Henry” before
meeting Hugo. In other words, I
envisioned a character that ended up being similar to a pup, which would one
day join my family! (A case of life
imitating art—or arf, if there ever
was one!)
Here are a few more fun
factoids:
·
Hugo is actually my
fourth dachshund! The first three were
Oscar, Sara, and Wilbur.
·
Hugo’s favorite games
include fetch and tug-o-war. He loves
to play first thing, (typically while I’m clutching my morning coffee), and
again right after dinner.
·
I tend to think of
our evening play times as a “Hugo Reward” for a day spent writing and editing. (Yes, he typically stays right by my side
while I work.)
By now, one thing’s
probably clear: My adoration and
familiarity with this breed are why I’m including dachshund characters in my DARK STAR series. Soon, readers will be introduced to DARK STAR’s “Henry” and his younger
brofur, “Hector”, who has a knack for lightening the mood at just the right
time.
And the best part of
all? As a writer, I’ve found that
through bringing these canine characters to life, I’m having the time of my life. Not bad for a day’s work!
ABOUT DANICA CORNELL:
Danica Cornell is the PR/Marketing Director for Rave Reviews Book Club who’s busily
penning the forthcoming DARK STAR
Sci-fi/Fantasy Series, soon to be published by Cool Geek Books. To learn more, please visit Danica’s website
at www.danicacornell.com.
CONNECT WITH DANICA:
CONNECT WITH DARK STAR’S BELOVED CANINE CHARACTER, “HENRY”!
Danica Cornell is a proud member of Rave Reviews Book Club and
the Fantasy Sci-Fi Network.
Bruce, I'm so excited to be a guest on your beautiful blog - thank you, again!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! And nice post by the way!
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