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Avanti Centrae's life path led inevitably to the written word. She describes the journey and a peek under the hood of what makes a delectable thriller.
"Avanti talks about how she melds ancient history with contemporary politics, how history is told by the winners and why she wants to restore Cleopatra’s reputation as a world changing woman." - Jenny Wheeler
A fantastic episode discussing history, spies, and propaganda!
Feature in the 2022 Winter Issue of Mystery & Suspense Magazine
International Adventure Books
Action and Adventure for International Armchair Travelers by Avanti Centrae
This time of year, a trip to the aquamarine beaches of Greece sounds lovely doesn’t it? Leave your worries behind, kick off your shoes, and dig your toes into the cool white sand! Can you smell the salty sea breeze and the Coppertone sunscreen?
International Adventure Books
Action and Adventure for International Armchair Travelers by Avanti Centrae
This time of year, a trip to the aquamarine beaches of Greece sounds lovely doesn’t it? Leave your worries behind, kick off your shoes, and dig your toes into the cool white sand! Can you smell the salty sea breeze and the Coppertone sunscreen?
MVAMO PODCAST
Culture. Comedy. Adventure.
In this episode, Doug McDonald is joined by author Avanti Centrae to discuss weaponized propaganda in the time of Cleopatra and Octavian leading to present day. We discuss military grade deepfakes, AI-generated news stories, and how to turn a classic kid's word puzzle into an action thriller
Culture. Comedy. Adventure.
In this episode, Doug McDonald is joined by author Avanti Centrae to discuss weaponized propaganda in the time of Cleopatra and Octavian leading to present day. We discuss military grade deepfakes, AI-generated news stories, and how to turn a classic kid's word puzzle into an action thriller
International bestselling thriller author Avanti Centrae joins the podcast to talk about her new novel, "Cleopatra's Vendetta." This new standalone (for now) novel follows up her VanOps series.
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November 9, 2022, 8PM
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November 9, 2022, 8PM
A new high for us at The Dale Hurst Writing Show was getting to discuss setting stories in foreign parts with international bestselling author Avanti Centrae, and we also delved into detail about her research and creative processes for her latest thriller Cleopatra's Vendetta. This is an episode you should NOT miss!
Love a good podcast? Listen in as Sam Clark and I discuss world travel, writing smart thrillers, and how propaganda shapes history.
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From Ronica Wahi: In this video, I have interviewed Avanti Centrae, an international bestselling thriller author who has won a number of awards. She always had this dream of becoming a bestselling author but instead had chosen a more practical approach and become an IT professional in Silicon Valley. But she decided to finally start chasing her long-cherished dream, and has had a dream-like journey as a writer with her “VanOps Series” getting great reviews. Her soon-to-be-published “Cleopatra’s Vendetta” is a fast-paced thriller that blends history, science, mystery, and adventure in an exciting way. Here, she talks about her journey, her new book, why Cleopatra is still not given due respect for who she truly was, the history of propaganda, the serious issue of trafficking, travel, and more. I will add the link for my review on “Cleopatra’s Vendetta” on the day of the book’s release, i.e., 15th November, 2022. Meanwhile, do check out the other reviews on my blog: https://ronicawahi.blogspot.com/
Avanti joined fabulous podcast host David Temple to discuss The Doomsday Medallion.
PODCAST COMING 2/24
RECENT press & radio
Nancy's Bookshelf radio interview with Avanti.
This edition of the killer magazine has both an interview with Avanti as well as an exclusive excerpt of The Doomsday Medallion!
A dive into the research behind this ripped-from-the-headlines thriller.
Get the story behind the story.
Ever wondered how to reinvent yourself? Avanti discusses her transformation from IT Executive to international bestselling thriller author with Authority Magazine.
Watch the YouTube Podcast with Boomers on Books. Avanti and Vince discuss the art and science of writing.
Listen to Dori DeCarlo interview Avanti on Word of Mom radio.
What's it take to write a bestselling novel? Check out this YouTube video with Avanti and the team at LITREAL to find out!
Get to know Avanti in this podcast with Crime Cafe host Debbi Mack.
From the webpage: This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features thriller author Avanti Centrae. Check out our discussion of her action-packed VanOps series.
It’s like Raiders of the Lost Ark for smart people! 🙂
Oh, and Indie’s a woman. 🙂
From the webpage: This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features thriller author Avanti Centrae. Check out our discussion of her action-packed VanOps series.
It’s like Raiders of the Lost Ark for smart people! 🙂
Oh, and Indie’s a woman. 🙂
Interview with Many Books.
What inspired you to write about a computer-app designer and an encrypted relic?
I was that kid who studied the multi-colored world globe at family gatherings. My grandparents had one of those globes-on-a-stand, and I’d get bored during the small talk and pull the stand to an out-of-the-way spot in the corner to fantasize about visiting countries around the world. After college I worked in software engineering and traveled the world. Those experiences inspire my work, particularly the sense of wonder and mystery that I found while traveling. The encrypted star chart was a fun way to pull the story together because I love imagining alternate realities for historical figures. The first book in the series, VanOps: The Lost Power, explores the possibility of Alexander the Great finding an unusual weapon in Egypt. Solstice Shadows takes that scenario back further in time, to a historical figure revealed at the end of the book.
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What inspired you to write about a computer-app designer and an encrypted relic?
I was that kid who studied the multi-colored world globe at family gatherings. My grandparents had one of those globes-on-a-stand, and I’d get bored during the small talk and pull the stand to an out-of-the-way spot in the corner to fantasize about visiting countries around the world. After college I worked in software engineering and traveled the world. Those experiences inspire my work, particularly the sense of wonder and mystery that I found while traveling. The encrypted star chart was a fun way to pull the story together because I love imagining alternate realities for historical figures. The first book in the series, VanOps: The Lost Power, explores the possibility of Alexander the Great finding an unusual weapon in Egypt. Solstice Shadows takes that scenario back further in time, to a historical figure revealed at the end of the book.
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The Herald Republican, Angola, Indiana
November 15, 2020
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November 15, 2020
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The Union, Western Nevada County
August 7, 2020
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August 7, 2020
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For the November issue of THE BIG THRILL, Avanti had the pleasure of talking about THE LOST POWER with Millie Hast.
Avanti Centrae’s favorite stories make her blood race and her heart pound. Is it any wonder, then, that the former IT executive, whitewater raft guide, Aikido instructor, and international traveler would find thrillers appealing? Her award-winning debut, THE LOST POWER, launches with a bang this month.
Strap in for the story New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry calls “a good ole’ fashioned rip-roaring adventure.”
Read more by clicking the cover image to the left.
Avanti Centrae’s favorite stories make her blood race and her heart pound. Is it any wonder, then, that the former IT executive, whitewater raft guide, Aikido instructor, and international traveler would find thrillers appealing? Her award-winning debut, THE LOST POWER, launches with a bang this month.
Strap in for the story New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry calls “a good ole’ fashioned rip-roaring adventure.”
Read more by clicking the cover image to the left.
AN INTERVIEW WITH JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR RICH EHISEN:
From navigating treacherous river rapids to the labyrinth of Corporate America, thriller author Avanti Centrae thrives on pushing things to the edge. That thrill-a-minute spirit is the heart and soul of her debut novel, The Lost Power.
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"A page-turner that takes its protagonists from a medieval Spanish castle to a secret underground city in Israel -- and beyond." ~ Chico Enterprise Record.
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No spoilers, but what can you tell us about your book that we won’t find in the jacket copy or the PR material?
Maddy Marshall and her boyfriend, VanOps Officer Thorenson, have a blow-out fight over communication with her ex. I’m looking forward to hearing how audio-book narrator Tim Campbell reads that scene!
What authors or books have influenced your career as a writer, and why?
I love how James Rollins is able to keep it fresh with each adventure in his Sigma Force series. Gregg Hurwitz does an amazing job evoking emotion in a genre more known for its body count. Steve Berry seamlessly weaves history into his novels. Carlos Ruiz Zafón is a magician with atmosphere. They’re all an inspiration.
To read the full interview, click on the image to the left.
Maddy Marshall and her boyfriend, VanOps Officer Thorenson, have a blow-out fight over communication with her ex. I’m looking forward to hearing how audio-book narrator Tim Campbell reads that scene!
What authors or books have influenced your career as a writer, and why?
I love how James Rollins is able to keep it fresh with each adventure in his Sigma Force series. Gregg Hurwitz does an amazing job evoking emotion in a genre more known for its body count. Steve Berry seamlessly weaves history into his novels. Carlos Ruiz Zafón is a magician with atmosphere. They’re all an inspiration.
To read the full interview, click on the image to the left.
Authors for Independent Bookstores - Interview with Ashley Hasty
New In Books Interview
New in Books Best Books of August 2020
New in Books - Our Audiobook Playlist For August | 2020
New in Books Best Books of August 2020
New in Books - Our Audiobook Playlist For August | 2020
"From Mexico to Jordan, the action never stops until the nail-biter of a conclusion." ~ Chico Enterprise Record.
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RECENT Book store signings
LAUNCH PARTY: November 9th, Barnes & Noble Roseville, 2:00 p.m.
Join Avanti to celebrate the launch of VanOps: The Lost Power. There will be prizes, goodies, and autographs.
Creekside Town Center
1256 Galleria Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95678
916-788-4320
Join Avanti to celebrate the launch of VanOps: The Lost Power. There will be prizes, goodies, and autographs.
Creekside Town Center
1256 Galleria Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95678
916-788-4320
Saturday, November 16th, Chico Barnes & Noble, 2:00 p.m.
Join Avanti for prizes, goodies and autographs!
2031 Dr Martin Luther King Pkwy
Chico, CA 95928
530-894-1494
Join Avanti for prizes, goodies and autographs!
2031 Dr Martin Luther King Pkwy
Chico, CA 95928
530-894-1494
Sunday, November 24th, Inner Path, 3:00 p.m.
Join Avanti for prizes, goodies and autographs!
200 Commercial Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
866-665-7765
Join Avanti for prizes, goodies and autographs!
200 Commercial Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
866-665-7765
Saturday, November 30th, Capital Books, 4:30 p.m.
Join Avanti for prizes, goodies and autographs!
(916) 49-BOOKS
1011 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Join Avanti for prizes, goodies and autographs!
(916) 49-BOOKS
1011 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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BLOG TOUR: THE WRITER'S WING: Friday, September 27th
Where writing crime earns you time.
The Writers' Wing is a fictional cell block where traditionally and independently published crime, thriller, mystery, horror, true crime nonfiction, and suspense authors are invited to imagine themselves as inmates.
Where writing crime earns you time.
The Writers' Wing is a fictional cell block where traditionally and independently published crime, thriller, mystery, horror, true crime nonfiction, and suspense authors are invited to imagine themselves as inmates.
The Hasty Book List - November 9th, 2019
Review and Q&A with the author.
Review and Q&A with the author.
November 17th, 2019
Author Interview by Author & Blogger Elena Taylor
Author Interview by Author & Blogger Elena Taylor
January 3rd, 2020
Snippet: Avanti Centrae is the author of the award-winning VanOps thriller series. She loves to travel, hike, and spent time as a white-water river raft guide. Her strength lies in her ability to plot great twists, and set up suspense so that readers have to turn the pages. When she is not writing, she is throwing the ball for her ornery German Shepherd, Gracie in their large backyard.
Snippet: Avanti Centrae is the author of the award-winning VanOps thriller series. She loves to travel, hike, and spent time as a white-water river raft guide. Her strength lies in her ability to plot great twists, and set up suspense so that readers have to turn the pages. When she is not writing, she is throwing the ball for her ornery German Shepherd, Gracie in their large backyard.
