Verdell Walker is the author of THE COVEN series. Born and raised in the South, writing has been her escape from reality for many years.

Verdell is an avid sports fan and absolutely devoted to the Green Bay Packers. A gifted cook and baker, few things make her happier than making a meal for her family and friends. Except maybe writing about her favorite boys. You can find out more about Verdell at her website.

 

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10 Things You Don’t Know About Verdell Walker

1. I’ve been training in belly dance for five years now. Belly dance is deceptively simple; getting good at it has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. It’s really soft and feminine but requires a tremendous amount of control, coordination, and strength. My teacher’s been dancing for 40 years and she still takes lessons!

2. I am afraid of sharks, snakes, and clowns. Don’t ask me why clowns make me uncomfortable - they just do.

3. As a teenager, I wanted to be a NASCAR driver. Then during a race I saw Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s (my favorite driver) car go up in a fireball. I decided to explore other career paths.

4. If I don’t say so myself, I am an excellent cook and baker. Few things make me happier than feeding people and seeing them enjoy my food. I used to have a food blog with my recipes but I had to stop to have time to write Fire and Ice!

5. I have seen every single James Bond film.

6. If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to communicate with anyone in their native language. I learned Spanish in high school, while I studied Arabic and Chinese in college. I love languages, and wish I could learn all of them!

7. My favorite book when I was a kid was Catherine, Called Birdy.

8. I am obsessed with ancient Egypt. I know more about it than someone who isn’t a trained Egyptologist has a right to know.covenfireandice_800by1280

9. My favorite TV shows are all time are: Xena: Warrior Princess, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Highlander. I’m currently into Elementary and The Mindy Project. Oh, and another little show called Downton Abbey.

10. Favorite quote: “Don’t quit. Suffer now, and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali