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Sunday, May 26, 2013
I'm Sporadic, at best :)
I have been ignoring my blog for far too
long. Seems that I now need to make sure
that I’m posting regularly. But what
should I post? That’s the million dollar question. Do I post random thoughts that make no sense?
(Considering that’s what I do on Facebook all the time!) Or do I plan it out
and make it worthwhile to read?
Personally, I’m going with the first thought. (Who DIDN’T see that
coming???)
So, I guess I could
do an update on what I’ve been up to lately. Hidden Falls, a Knotted Roots
Novella, will be out next month. I have
a tentative release date of June 15th, but that could change at any
time. Just depends on how things
go. I am very excited about the novella
because it is about Katy and Brian, two characters that are near and dear to my
heart. But, and let’s make this
perfectly clear, I do realize that people are getting tired of novellas. They don’t see the point in them. Let me explain real quick.
(Made by my great friend, Katy!)
When I wrote Knotted Roots, I had no intention of
doing a series. It was supposed to be a
stand-alone novel. That is, until I really thought, long and hard, as to the
characters in the book. I found that
there was still more to be told. Their
lives were beginning a new chapter, one that I thought the readers would want
to know about. That is why the novella
came to be. In order for the second full
length to go the route I was envisioning, the novella needed to be
written. You will understand once you
read it. That’s all I can really tell
you right now, without giving away what happens. And, as per my usual, there is tragedy. But from this comes new opportunities and new
experiences.
Okay, now that that is handled, moving on! I am already working on another book as I
write this. This is not the second
Knotted Roots book. It is a Paranormal
book that is completely different from KR.
I have been thinking about, and planning, this book for years. Ever since my mother passed away in
2010. This is one that is very closer to
my heart. I hope to have it finished
within the next month or two, depending on how much time I get to write. Between school, family, and life in general,
writing time is at a minimum these days.
Okay, so that’s what I have going on right now!
Oh, you want to know what’s going on right this minute? I’m being tortured by
my five year old daughter. She is
watching Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 and there is a small, white dog playing the
piano. All the while...wearing a sparkly
red tutu. You can understand why I’m
distressed. I have schoolwork to
do...and yet I can’t pull my eyes away from the train wreck on the
television.
So, to that I say, I hope you all have a great
Memorial Day! Please, remember why we celebrate this day. It’s not all about barbeques and
sunshine. Remember those that have
served, those that have given their lives for your freedom, and those that have
sacrificed every day for our country. I
salute each and every one of you!
Without you, our lives would never be the same. So, I give you a huge Thank You from the
depths of my heart!
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Time for a ROAD TRIP!
Time for a Road Trip!
Today will be spent in the van, driving to a dear friend’s
(Cheree!!) house for her birthday!!
I have a CD full of terrible music (No Hanson this time *sigh*)
and a five year old who’s ready to party.
My partner in crime, MaryAnn, doesn’t seem awake as of yet, but
hopefully with coffee she will no longer resemble the walking dead.
Today is the kind of day that I love! I have always loved road
trips. Something about the open road, a
bag of junk food, awesome music, and your best friend makes the day worth it.
I hope everyone out there is having a great Saturday! I know we
will!
P.S......Knotted Roots is still .99.....just saying..
Saturday, April 6, 2013
The Voice, by Jennifer Anne Davis! ONLY .99 Right NOW!
For the month of April, The Voice, by
Jennifer Anne Davis, will be ONLY .99!! This is a GREAT opportunity to grab
your copy and find out why so many others love this book!
Book Blurb:
During her abduction and assault, Audrey begins to hear a voice.
She hopes she's not going crazy, because after what she's experienced, that's
the most logical explanation. However, as she begins to listen to the voice,
Audrey realizes that someone may be telepathically trying to help her.
Unfortunately, rescue isn't all she needs. In order to leave
behind the constant reminders, she flees to her Aunt Kate's house in San Diego,
and assumes a new identity. It works until the eighteen-year-old twin boys who
live next door threaten to break through the protective walls she's worked so
hard to build.
Between Caleb going out of his way to befriend her and Justin
avoiding her at all costs, Audrey doesn't know if normalcy will ever find her
again. But one thing is certain: When a familiar danger resurfaces, it's the
same voice that she turns to -- a voice that is not only real, but a lot closer
than she realizes.
Gripping and tastefully told, The Voice is a story of healing,
trust, and courage.
My
Review:
Audrey’s world has been ripped apart, leaving her as only a
shell of her former self. So what else
is there to do but ship her off to a place where no one will know her, or know
what happened to her at the hands of her demented uncle? Her Aunt Kate is a refreshing change from her
parents, helping her begin the healing process.
But her Aunt Kate is not the only one who is helping her
heal. Next door lives two teenage boys,
twins, who become a vital part of her life.
She’s drawn to the quiet one, the one who completely ignores her. She thinks he hates her, but Justin is hiding
a secret that could shatter her after all this time. Caleb, the outgoing twin, treats her like the
little sister he never had.
When the threatening notes and phone calls begin, she fears that
her Uncle has somehow gotten out of jail.
But it is much more sinister than that.
Audrey’s life is spinning out of control, and only one person can help
her: The Voice that has spoken in her mind since she was held against her will
by her Uncle.
I really enjoyed this book.
What happened to Audrey is heart breaking, and some might not be able to
handle just thinking about it, but it is done in such a safe way that only your
heart strings will be affected. The
author does a fantastic job weaving a story that will grab your attention from
the first page. You won’t be able to put
it down.
This is a unique story that will leave you staring at the book,
wondering when the next one will be available.
It’s literally THAT good. Plus,
who doesn't like the idea of twins? They
are both so unique that you can’t help but give away a small part of your heart
to each of them. I’ll be waiting on edge
to find out what happens next. There is
a next, right??
About the Author:
Jennifer
graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in English and a
teaching credential. Afterwards, she married her high school sweetheart, worked
as a legal assistant, and taught high school English. Jennifer is currently a
full-time writer and mother of three young children. Her days are spent living
in imaginary worlds and fueling her own kids' creativity.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Knotted Roots is now ONLY .99!
Knotted Roots is ONLY .99 right now!
But I would like to make a
public THANK YOU to Derinda Love, MaryAnn Inabinet, and Jennifer Swiger for the
amazing release party last weekend! They
did an absolutely amazing job with the whole thing! I’m so lucky to have
friends like them!
Also, to everyone who showed
up and supported, THANK YOU as well! It was one of the best parties I’ve been
to in forever!
Cheree and Lauren, THANK YOU
for coming to the house and being with me on this momentous occasion! I totally
picked off every single sixlet on that cake! LOL It was absolutely amazing!
So now, I will sign off! Btw,
if anyone out there has a question, feel free to leave it in the comments
below. I will do the next post with the
answers. Hope you all have a FABULOUS April Fool’s Day! J
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Thank You And Cover Reveal
I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to
everyone who took part in the cover reveal yesterday. I was absolutely blown away by the support
shown and all the beautiful comments. It
was more than a success, it was awe inspiring.
I feel so proud to be a part of this wonderful Indie community, filled
with people who are so supportive and loving.
If you happened to miss the cover reveal
yesterday, I’m putting it up here as well.
I hope that y’all love it as much as I do. Regina, at Mae I Design and Photography, did an amazing job with it, capturing
the true essence of the book and bringing it to life. So, without further ado, here we go!
Blurb:
Partying with friends and scoring a flawless tan is about all
Roxie has on her list of things to make her Hampton's summer perfect.
Her parents, however, have other plans and Grandma Betty's farm
is just one of them.
Just as her life is in shambles and the quaint town is
suffocating her, she meets Chase.
Somewhere in the mix of bummer summer and small town doldrums,
he becomes the boy she can't seem to avoid falling for. Just adding him to the
picture, her stay starts to get better, even if she knows it has to end with
the summer holidays.
That is until Betty drops a life-shattering bomb.
Roxie must make a choice that will change her life forever. What
happens when a spoiled brat from New York learns the true meaning of love,
loss, and forgiveness?
Can Chase and Roxie find a way to be together or is this just
another summer romance?
Thank you AGAIN to everyone! I am blown away!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Next Big Thing Blog Hop
I was asked by
my good friend, Ema Volf, to take part in this blog hop. Thank you Ema for always being so supportive!
You inspire me every day!! Make sure ya’ll check out her post at http://emavolf.blogspot.com/
What is the
working title of your book?
As of right now, it is Knotted Roots. Of course, that may
change, but *fingers crossed* that it doesn’t.
Where did the
idea for the book come from?
It came to me in
a dream...No, I’m kidding. One of my
favorite classes in school was Psychology.
I don’t want to major in it or anything, but I love to dig around in
people’s brains. What makes them tick?
What are their greatest desires? Fears? That’s what I explore within all of the
characters in my book.
I didn’t want to
have all of these things happen to my characters and not explore how it
affected them. I’m a big supporter of
digging deep. I want the characters to
touch people on a personal and deep level.
What genre does
your book fall under?
It’s YA. This is actually quite hard for me, lol. I have to be careful what is said and how it
is said. But, it’s working so far!
Couldn’t ask for more.
Which actors
would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
For the main
female character, Roxie, I picture someone like Debby Ryan. That girl next door look, but very classy as
well. As for the male lead, Chase, he
was actually modeled after Chace Crawford, lol. His eyes...oh man...*wipes
drool* Sorry, had to control myself. So
yea, Debby Ryan and Chace Crawford. For
the win!
Oh, and just for fun...here are their pics, lol.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Roxie is shipped
to her Grandma’s farm in rural SC in hopes of saving her from her parent’s
divorce, but instead she is saved herself, learning the true meaning of love,
life, and home.
Will your book
be self-published or represented by an agency?
I’m going
self-published. I had originally wanted
to publish within an independent publishing group, but I couldn’t find one that
really fit for what I am writing about.
Maybe I should add a few vampires in there, huh? LOL Then it could be
paranormal!
How long did it
take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
So far, there is
half a draft. I started working on it on
January 4th, I believe, and it’s already half done. I’m hoping that at this pace it will be done,
edited, more editing, and even more editing, by the end of this month. Once
again, *fingers crossed*.
What other books
would you compare this story to within your genre?
I honestly can’t
answer that question. Most of what I
normally read is paranormal and horror, so I tend to stay away from YA. That sounds bad, doesn’t it? They say to
write what you know...definitely going to need that vampire now....
Who or What
inspired you to write this book?
I’ve been
writing so much for school, and always talking about “one day” writing a
book. Well, my New Year’s Resolution
this year was to finally shut up and put up.
I want to make my dreams come true for once. I live my life doing for those I care about,
and taking care of everything else...I just let my own writing fall by the
side.
Oh, and after
meeting so many amazing people online since August...I had to put them in my
book. There are little bits of quite a
few people sprinkled in there. Some
carry real names. Others don’t. My friends are my biggest inspiration.
What else about
your book might pique the reader’s interest?
There’s a love
story there. Does that help? LOL Everyone loves a good love story. But, I have to say, it’s not the main focus
of the book. It plays a big part in it,
but there’s just so much more to it. I
hope people are able to connect with my characters and feel as strongly about
them as I do.
Now, I was supposed to find FIVE authors to join as well..but I only found three. *hands head in shame* So, make sure you check them out on January 16th when they do their posts!
Tara Brown: http://tarabrown22.blogspot.ca
Tabatha Vargo: http://tabathavargo.blogspot.com/
MaryAnn Knight: http://maknightmusings.blogspot.com/
Monday, January 7, 2013
I've got a title! Yea Baby!
Tomorrow I get to announce the title for my
book! I’m so excited to share this with everyone! It took a lot of head banging on the table, a
lot of Tylenol, and some very good friends to help me come to a final
decision. I’m so very excited! I think I will also put up an excerpt
tomorrow. Possibly, lol. That is, if
anyone actually wants me to post one. I’m
all about people pleasing tonight! LOL
I will also be working on a blurb soon. Not too soon, since this is still a work in progress. Can I just say, that none of this feels real
yet? I never even thought I would get THIS far.
But, it’s looking like I’m finally going to keep my New Year’s
Resolution this year and have this sucker done within the next month or
so. So very exciting!
On that note, it is now time for me to get
back to work. This book isn’t going to
write itself. Stay tuned because
Wednesday I will be taking part in The Next Big Thing Blog Hop, right
here! There will be a ton more info
about the book and what is going on in my head.
That’s a scary topic, just so you know! LOL Thanks again to everyone for
all of the continued support! It means the world to me!
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