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Calpulli by D.J. Davis
Mitchell has left
his life in a cult worshipping the Aztec goddess of love, lust and filth behind.
Or so he believes. The goddess hasn’t finished with him, and he dragged once
again in a dark quest to save a child.
Calpulli is an
intense thriller and quick read. The story alternates between Mitchell’s
parents and the present time, keeping the reader on the edge at all time. I
couldn’t put it down.
I’m glad that the author, D.J. Davis, accepted
to answer a few questions:
1.
What is something
unique/quirky about you?
I have frequent cycles of insomnia. I
used to dread it, but now I embrace it. I do my best writing then, when the
house is quiet and the night presses against the windows. Anything could be
lurking out there. Something just waiting to be put into a story.
2.
In the book, you
explain in details the cult of Tlazolteotl, the goddess of love, lust and
everything in between. What I loved of the novel is the amount of details about
the Aztec and their culture. How much research have you done for this book?
I did a fair amount of internet
research but didn’t make an in-depth study of the culture. That could take a
lifetime. It’s easy to get caught up in research and getting every detail—instead
of writing. I like to get the story first, then do the research required to
bring it to life.
3.
What are some of
your pet peeves?
Mean people (especially when it comes
to animals), litterbugs, and chewing gum chompers. You know, when it sounds
like a cow chewing her cud in a big barn where it echoes.
4.
The story is told
in multiple POVs, including Tobias’s. Was it difficult to write in the villain’s
POV?
Not at all. I love to delve into the
dark side and writing from the villain’s POV is perfect for that. Tobias is a
very conflicted character and it was fun to get into his mind and see where it
led. Get the villains talking and then let them go and try to keep up.
5.
What do you do to
unwind and relax?
Spending time in the mountains with my
husband, my camera, and my dogs. Landscape and wildlife photography is my
favorite hobby. We go on lots of picnics and watch as many sunsets as we can.
6.
Describe yourself
in 5 words or less!
Dog loving, wildlife photographing,
writer!
7.
When did you first
consider yourself a writer?
Tomorrow? Seriously, I suppose when I
was offered a contract on my first
published book, Courageous Cain, about four years ago. There are still
days when I don’t believe it. Sometimes it feels too good to be true.
8.
What inspired you
to write Calpulli?
I stumbled across an article about the
Aztec goddess Tlazolteotl and her
penchant for inciting sins only to forgive them. That was too bizarre and too good not to use.
9.
Which of your
novels can you imagine made into a movie? I sure can see Calpulli as a movie,
lol.
Lol, thank you. A young Tim Daly to
play Mitchell, please. If I had my pick it would be Courageous Cain. I am a dog
lover from a long line of them. My dogs are a huge and important part of my
life. Because of that, Cain will always have special meaning to me.
10.
What did you enjoy
most about writing Calpulli?
Discovering who Mitchell Faulconbridge
is. He’s extremely guarded and for the longest time all he had to say was “Don’t
touch me” and “Clean that mess up.” Once he started talking, the first draft
came out fast and easy.
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