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AAD Spotlight: Darynda Jones

February 6, 2012 by Tori 61 Comments

OurAuthorsAfterDark Spotlight continues with the lovely talented Darynda Jones. Darynda burst on the scene with her hilarious debut urban fantasy novel First Grave On The Right in 2011. First Grave On the Right is a hilarious, sexy, action packed series about Charley Davidson who’s job as the Grim Reaper and PI puts her in contact with disagreeable ghosts, disreputable criminals, and an unbelievably smoking hot man who just happens to be the son of Satan. And may or may not have to kill her someday.

Darynda currently resides in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband of more than 25 years and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys. With the urge to write starting at the tender age of 5 years old, it wasn’t until Darynda went back to collage, secured her degree in Sign Language and realized that having more then three jobs REALLY sucked that she got serious about her dream of becoming the first author to win the Pulitzers for Urban Fantasy. The rest is history.

With the release of Second Grave on The Left and the recent Third Grave Straight Ahead, Ms. Jones has proven herself more then able to hold her own on the urban fantasy playground and should be on every readers auto buy list.

Today, we are going to give away one book in Darynda Jones’s series, winner’s choice (digital or print, up to the winner as well). To enter, just state which book you prefer to receive:

Book one: First Grave on the Right
Book two: Second Grave on the Left
Book three: Third Grave Straight Ahead

Contest open to all through February 8th.

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  1. aurian says

    February 6, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    I only have the books digital, would love to win the first one in print! Of course, that would mean I have to buy the rest in print myself as well…
    I really like this series, even though I have only read the first book so far.

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    • Sandra Clarke says

      February 7, 2012 at 9:06 am

      I’d love book one in any format. Sounds like an awesome series!

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  2. kathy p says

    February 6, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    i would love the first one in print.

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  3. Sariah says

    February 6, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    I would love to win the first book in your series, print copy if possible. Thanks for a chance. I have been wanting to read this series. They sound like a great read!!

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  4. StacieD says

    February 6, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    I would love an ebook of First Grave on the Right. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  5. Little Lamb Lost says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    I would need to start at the very beginning. Would love First Grave on the Right in print.

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  6. sooz says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    I haven’t read the series yet, and have it on my TBR list. So, any of them would be great! Either format too… I’m easy… (hee..hee…)

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  7. Lesley D says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    I’d love to win First Grave on the Right. Everyone says it’s so funny! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  8. Kim in Hawaii says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I met Darynda Jones and her sister in the shuttle from LAX to the RT hotel last year. Both were just as excited as me to be at a readers convention! I haven’t tried her books yet so let’s go with First Grave on the Right!

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  9. CrystalGB says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I would love a copy of the first book in print. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  10. Ashley says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I would like to win First Grave on the Right in print. I’ve been wanting to start this series for a while now…thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. Letitia H says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Yes, yes! I just finished First Grave and am in LOVE with it!!!! Starting Second Grave tonight!

    Pleeease! I would love Third Gave in Kindle format. :-D

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  12. Marq says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    I’d love to win Second Grave on the Left (digital format). Woot!

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  13. Jennifer Rayment says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I loved the first book in the series so I would have to choose the 2nd book in print form

    Thanks for the chance, have been dying to read the second book but haven’t had a chance to pick it up yet

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  14. Lynnette F says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I would love to win First Grave. I have heard great things about this series but have not had a chance to read any. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.

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  15. KellyM says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Would love to win First Grave On The Right, please. Thanks!

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  16. Sophia (FV) says

    February 6, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I read the first book and liked it. I’d love to read Second Grave on the Left!

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  17. Irene Jackson says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I would love a print copy of Second Grave On The Left. It would join my copy of the first book on my keeper shelf!

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  18. Cathy M says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I would love to read First Grave on the Right on my Kindle.

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  19. Samantha says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I would love to win First Grave on the Right – print or ebook. Thanks!

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  20. Nikki Brandyberry says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    OOOO I’d love Second Grave To The Right! (print) YAY!

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  21. Annie @ UTC says

    February 6, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! Third Grave straight ahead please! Print if thats OK ;)

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  22. Tabitha says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I prefer any of the books in print. I have them in ebook and would love a print copy to display on the shelves. :)

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  23. kathybaug says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I would like the first book in epub format. Thanks for the contest!

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  24. Barb P says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Thank you for the awesome contest! I am lovin me some Charley & Reyes! I would love Third Grave Straight Ahead in print please.

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  25. Jody says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I adore this series! I would love Third Grave Straight Ahead in print. Thanks for letting me play.

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  26. LSUReader says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I would love to win Third Grave Straight Ahead, in print. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

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  27. Jen G. says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    I’m waiting on the Second Grave on the Left from my library — and am the 19th person on the waiting list. I’d love a chance to jump in that queue with my own copy!

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  28. donnas says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    I would love to get a copy of Second Grave on the Left

    Thanks for the chance!

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  29. Barbara Elness says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    I’d love to win a copy of First Grave on the Right, since I haven’t had a chance to start this series yet.

    Barbed1951 at aol dot com

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  30. Jay says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I’m about halfway through First Grave on the Right and am really enjoying it. Would love to have Second Grave on the Left in digital format. Thanks for holding the contest!

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  31. JenM says

    February 6, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Ive been wanting to start this series. I’d love to win First Grave in digital.

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  32. Rebe says

    February 6, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    I love this series! Charley totally rocks!

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  33. Rebe says

    February 6, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    And if I had half a brain, I woulda mentioned that I’d like the 3rd book. It’s been a loooong Monday.

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  34. Julie says

    February 6, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    I would love to read book two in print form! Thanks!

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  35. Marc says

    February 6, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Second Grave on the Left please and thanks. Due to blog buzz I actually ordered First Grave on the Right just last night. I can’t wait for it to arrive.

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  36. erinf1 says

    February 6, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I just got the first 2 books in print so I would love the 3rd book. Unfortunately, I’ve been in work h*ll so I haven’t had a chance to read them yet :( I really, really, really want to read this series as *everyone* has been raving! :)

    Thanks again!

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  37. Christine says

    February 6, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    I already have all three books and am a big fan of this series. Keep up the great work Darynda!

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  38. rissatoo says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    I’m such a slacker! I loved First Grave on the Right, but I haven’t picked up Second Grave yet. And now Third is out? ::hangs head in shame::
    I gotta get my butt in gear! ;)
    rissatoo
    (So guess which book I’d prefer – ha!)

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  39. Julie M says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I’d love a print copy of the second book.

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  40. jenn says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    I would love to win First Grave on the Right. I’ve heard wonderful things about the series but haven’t gotten my hands on it yet.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  41. dian says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    i would love the first one in digital.

    thanks for the giveaway ^^

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  42. eli yanti says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    i want third grave straight ahead because i already had book 1 and book 2, hope can win book 3 ;)

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  43. Sara M says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:16 am

    I loved book one and would love to win a print copy of book two. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  44. aretha zhen says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    a book by darynda, count me in please. If I may choose, the first one or the second one would be great! THANK YOU :). Thank you for this wonderful surprise

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  45. Newan says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Thanks for giveaway
    I choose book one in print

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  46. Pamk says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Would definitely like to win the first one since i’ve not read any of these.
    scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com

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  47. Katherine says

    February 7, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Oooooooh! These books have been on my TBR list for ages! I would love to win the first book in digital format!

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  48. Na says

    February 7, 2012 at 2:56 am

    Congrats on the recent release of Third Grave Straight Ahead. Charley sounds like such a fun heroine.

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  49. Mollie W says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:34 am

    I would love to win Third Grave Straight Ahead!
    I absolutely love this series… I have to get my Reyes fix ASAP!!!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  50. Amel Armeliana says

    February 7, 2012 at 5:41 am

    This is awesome. I have already had book 1, so I would love to win book 2, Second Grave on the Left. And I prefer printed book than digital.

    Thank u so much for this giveaway :)

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  51. Diana N. says

    February 7, 2012 at 9:53 am

    I would LOVE a digital copy of Second Grave on the Left, since I already have the first one!

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  52. Tina B says

    February 7, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I would like Book 1 – First Grave on the Right in digital please. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  53. Melanie S. says

    February 7, 2012 at 11:25 am

    I haven’t read the series yet and would love to be entered for a copy of First Grave on the Right :)
    thanks so much!

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  54. Debbie S says

    February 7, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    First Grave On the Right, Thanks

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  55. Sarah Porter says

    February 7, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I would love to win an ebook of First Grave on the Right. Heard great things about this series, just haven’t been able to add it to my TBR list yet.

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  56. Carla S. says

    February 7, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    I would love to have the first one in digital. Thanks for the chance to win a copy and for the great giveaway.

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  57. Joslynn says

    February 7, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    I would love Third Grave Straight Ahead in print please! Thans so much for the awesome contest :)

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  58. Arani says

    February 8, 2012 at 4:21 am

    I have book 1 and 2 in my TBR pile and would love to have Third Grave Straight Ahead before starting the series. Thanks for the great contest.

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  59. VanessaG says

    February 11, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    I would love the first one in Digital!

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  60. Midnyte Reader says

    February 12, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Thank you for this contest! I am going to check out these books. If I do win, I would be happy with either format.

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