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Today, I get to play with a few of my fellow authors.

The Next Big Thing is a blog circle where authors tag each other, giving fellow authors an opportunity to share their current Works in Progress (WIP).

Monique DeVere tagged me, so I'm grabbing the baton and off we go! Thanks, ladies! :)

Ten Interview Questions for the Next Big Thing: 
What is your working title of your book?
ESSENCE (book #1 Runes).
Where did the idea come from for the book?
I love mythology, any kind of mythology, so I was reading on runes and their origins when the idea popped in my head.
What genre does your book fall under?
YA Paranormal Romance with mystery and suspense.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Torin St. James could be played by Greg Vaughn
Raine Cooper could be played by Michelle Trachtenberg
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Raine believes her new neighbor is superhot, until he marks her and insists he has to protect her from others like him, but he forgot to tell her who will protect her from him.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
It depends on my agent. If she finds a home for it, then great. If not... I don’t wait around for anybody. Life is too dang short.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I started it 6 weeks ago (I thought about it for three months). I had 30,000 words when I joined Nano and my target is 80,000. I’m presently at 62,000…
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Need by Carrie Jones
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
I’m re-watching the TV series Charmed and one particular episode stayed with me, so I started doing research on Norse mythology, runes and magic.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
If you like mythology, strong, yet vulnerable heroine, and a hero willing to break rules for love, then you should read this.


EXCERPT:

I lifted my chin, hating that I had to look up at him. At five-seven, I was above average for girls, but he was taller. Six-one or two, I’d guess. Worse, my face stared back at me from the surface of his dark sunglasses, making me feel like I was talking to myself.
“Stop being rude and condescending for starters,” I said.
He chuckled, the sound rich and throaty. Sexy. A delicious shiver ran up my spine. “I thought I was being extremely polite.”
I snorted. “Right.”
“Do I need to apologize?”
The mockery in his voice said he wouldn’t mean it. “Not if you don’t mean it.”
He shrugged. “Then I won’t.”
I debated whether to just step back and slam the door on his face, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. He was looking for Sayre. “Okay, what’s the favor?”
“Tell your boyfriend he and I need to talk. Today. In the next hour if possible.”
That annoying, commanding tone got to me again. I saluted him. “Yes, sir.”
He chuckled then did something strange. He reached out and touched my nose. “Cute. Nice meeting you, Raine with an E.”

*****

Tagging Monique Devere and Teresa Blue

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

Today, I get to play with a few of my fellow authors.

The Next Big Thing is a blog circle where authors tag each other, giving fellow authors an opportunity to share their current Works in Progress (WIP).

Monique DeVere tagged me, so I'm grabbing the baton and off we go! Thanks, ladies! :)
Ten Interview Questions for the Next Big Thing:

What is your working title of your book?


ESSENCE (book #1 Runes).
Where did the idea come from for the book?
 
I love mythology, any kind of mythology, so I was reading on runes and their origins when the idea popped in my head.




 







What genre does your book fall under?

YA Paranormal Romance with mystery and suspense.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Torin St. James could be played by Greg Vaughn




 
Raine Cooper could be played by Michelle Trachtenberg
 
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
 
Raine believes her new neighbor is superhot, until he marks her and insists he has to protect her from others like him, but he forgot to tell her who will protect her from him.
 
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
 
It depends on my agent. If she finds a home for it, then great. If not... I don’t wait around for anybody. Life is too dang short.
 
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
 
I started it 6 weeks ago (I thought about it for three months). I had 30,000 words when I joined Nano and my target is 80,000. I’m presently at 62,000…

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Need by Carrie Jones
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
 I’m re-watching the TV series Charmed and one particular episode stayed with me, so I started doing research on Norse mythology, runes and magic.

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? If you like mythology, strong, yet vulnerable heroine, and a hero willing to break rules for love, then you should read this.
EXCERPT:

I lifted my chin, hating that I had to look up at him. At five-seven, I was above average for girls, but he was taller. Six-one or two, I’d guess. Worse, my face stared back at me from the surface of his dark sunglasses, making me feel like I was talking to myself.
“Stop being rude and condescending for starters,” I said.
He chuckled, the sound rich and throaty. Sexy. A delicious shiver ran up my spine. “I thought I was being extremely polite.”
I snorted. “Right.”
“Do I need to apologize?”
The mockery in his voice said he wouldn’t mean it. “Not if you don’t mean it.”
He shrugged. “Then I won’t.”
I debated whether to just step back and slam the door on his face, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. He was looking for Sayre. “Okay, what’s the favor?”
“Tell your boyfriend he and I need to talk. Today. In the next hour if possible.”
That annoying, commanding tone got to me again. I saluted him. “Yes, sir.”
He chuckled then did something strange. He reached out and touched my nose. “Cute. Nice meeting you, Raine with an E.”

*****

Tagging Monique Devere and Teresa Blue

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

Ooh, I just got this from Jeanette the next instalment. Jeanette, if you didn't know, loves the Guardian Legacy series and is a big time fan of Sykes, the blonde, charming, oh-so-naughty Guardian with abilities to manipulate energy.  The Fanfic is written from Sykes POV.

Anyhew, here it is (you're an amazingly gifted writer Jeanette):

 FIRST TOUCH 
It had been two days since I last talked to Jeannette. Two days since she looked at me with disappointment in her eyes.  I couldn’t figure out why it bothered me so much.  Or why I’ve been avoiding her.  And yet I knew where she was every minute of the day. What is wrong with me?!  Remy even noticed I was distracted when I almost set the chair on fire while I was playing with a plasma ball.  I know she saw me staring at her in the cafeteria.  She must think I really am a stalker.  There’d be no doubt in her mind if she knew I flashed over to her house last night just to see if her bedroom light was on.   Again…what the hell is wrong with me?!  I have NEVER noticed a girl’s finger polish before so how is it that I know she painted hers hot pink with some kind of glitter on top.  They look like they’re sugar coated and I’d love to see if they’re as sweet too.  Holy crap!  I have got to get a grip.
“Sykes!”  “What dude?  Geez, Rem you don’t have to yell at me.” 
“I’ve been trying to talk to you for three minutes.  I guess I could have shaken the floor under you.  I’ll do that instead next time.  So what gives?  You’ve been zoned out the last couple of days.” 
Sighing I just shook my head.  “It’s that new chick, Jeannette.  There’s something about her.” 
“Whoa, hold up.  Did you just say you’re distracted by a girl?  A girl who’s name doesn’t start with an L?  A HUMAN girl?? I can’t wait to hear this.” 
“Shut up Remy!  I’m serious.  I’m not sure she’s entirely human.  What else would explain that shock I got when our fingers touched?  Or why I can’t stop thinking about her?”
“Um, well could it be partly because by some miracle she’s immune to your “mojo” as you call it?   Look, why don’t you try talking to her again?  Maybe it’ll help you figure out why you’re acting like a space cadet too. “  
I stared at him for a second.  “Yah, I guess you’re right.” 
“I’m always right, bro.  Always.” 
Rolling my eyes, “I think you’ve mistaken right for cocky.”
The next morning I waited outside by the fence I know she and her brother walk by on their way to school.  I could hear them laughing as they rounded the corner.  She stopped for a second and arched her eyebrow.  He followed her gaze and grinned.  It’s like he knows something I don’t. 
“Hey sis, I’m gonna run on ahead.  I’ve got a few questions I want to ask my history teacher.  I’ll, uh, see you after school, k?” 
She glares at him, “Fine, see ya.” 
He jogs passed me with a smirk.  I notice it’s very much like hers.  She just stands there watching me.  I can see the distrust in her dark eyes. 
“Ok, what’s the deal?  I know you don’t walk to school.  So, that means you’re here to talk to me.” 
“Well, aren’t you full of yourself?  It’s entirely possible I’m doing my neighborhood watch shift.”  I see her try to fight a small smile. 
“I doubt anyone would put you on neighborhood watch duty any more than they would make you a hall monitor.”  She still hasn’t taken a step toward me. 
“So, can I walk with you the rest of the way?”   She looks at me puzzled.  “I promise I’ll keep my B.S. to a minimum.” 
“Yah, I wouldn’t want you to cause me to reach my limit before school starts.”  I sigh with relief.  She starts to walk and I fall in step with her. 
“So, how’re things?” 
She glances at me and I can feel the tension causing her to hesitate.  “About the same I guess.  Like my mom says, “Same crap, different day”.  I haven’t damaged anymore school property if that’s what you’re worried about.” 
The fall breeze starts to pick up and I see her shiver.  “Here, take my hoodie.” 
She stops and looks at me.  “Why?”
The way she says it with that slow drawl full accusation tugs at something inside of me.  Something I’ll have to examine later.  I ignore the question as I take her back pack from her shoulder and hold the hoodie out for her to take.  Much to my surprise she takes it and for some reason it makes me want to fist pump the air.  The royal blue color sets off her chocolate hair and creamy skin.  My breath catches.  After she puts on the hoodie and pushes the too long sleeves up I hand over her back pack and we continue on.  I can’t remember the last time I walked this slowly on purpose. 
“I’m really sorry about the other day.   I didn’t mean to be such a jerk.  And I really didn’t want to make your day worse.” 
She keeps walking but I can see her shoulders relax.  “Um, thanks.  I get the feeling you don’t apologize for much so I’ll let you off the hook…this time.” 
Chuckling and in my best southern accent I tell her, “Why thank ya, ma’am.” 
She rolls hers and laughs.  There goes that tugging sensation.  I notice we’re getting closer to school and I’m still no closer to figuring her out.  “Hey, do you want to get pizza with me sometime.  Or something else if you don’t like pizza.” 
She stops suddenly.  “A couple of days ago you accused me of not being human and now you want me to go get pizza with you?  I’m not sure what you’re up to, but I have my plate full.  I don’t need to be the butt of any practical jokes.  Or charity social calls for that matter.” 
I hold my hands up in the universal signs of surrender.  “Hey, hey, hey.  I promise I’m not up to anything.  I just thought it would be nice for you to have a real friend, ok? “ 
She glares at me as she looks for any sign of insincerity.  She must not find any as she starts walking again she says “Ok.  I guess I can get pizza with you sometime.  Can my brother come?” 
I can easily sense the test she’s just laid out.  “Yah, sure.  The more the merrier.”  She smirks.  I grin at her.  “Well, how about Friday night?  There’s no football game or school stuff going on.” 
She looks over at me and smiles.  It’s a smile that makes me feel like I’ve just been busted for something.  “Ok.  I’ll have to check with my mom, but I think it should be fine.” 
The warning bell rings as we walk up the front steps of the school. 
“Great!  I’ll talk to you later.   And hey, keep my hoodie for a while.  It looks hot on you.”  I take the last few steps in one bound as I laugh at the daggers she shoots at me with her eyes.  I have a feeling it’s going to be pretty entertaining figuring out what sassy, Ms. Jeannette is all about.  I sure as hell need to get a grip on whatever it is tugging at my insides, too.

Thanks to Kathy of I am a Reader not a Writer for hosting this giveaway hop.


WINNER OF THE PREVIOUS GIVEAWAY IS:  MEGAN BOWIE...will need your address, Megan. Congrats.

NOW for this giveaway:

Betrayed, the second Guardian Legacy series, was released in June, and Hunted, the next book in the series will be released in April. If you haven't started on the series, here's your chance.

If you're a blogger and would like to receive an ARC of Hunted, e-mail me at [email protected] and put HUNTED ARC on the subject line. I know my publisher will send out ARCs , but I plan to give out some too.



For this giveaway, one lucky winner will get:

1. a copy of Awakened, (prequeal to the series) mailed from Book Depository or Amazon. What abetter way to start the series!!!




Check out the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, it is a fun book



TO ENTER (INT): CHOOSE 1 WAY TO FOLLOW ME: 1. This blog2. twitter3.  FB fanpage4. Goodreads But please leave a comment with where you joined, so I can pick the winner
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Thanks to Kathy of I am a Reader not a Writer and   Tristi Pinkston for hosting this giveaway hop.

Betrayed, the second Guardian Legacy series, was released in June, and Hunted, the next book in the series will be released in April. If you haven't started on the series, here's your chance.

If you're a blogger and would like to receive an ARC of Hunted, e-mail me at [email protected] and put HUNTED ARC on the subject line. I know my publisher will send out ARCs , but I plan to give out some too.


For this giveaway, one lucky winner will get:

1. a copy of Awakened, (prequeal to the series) mailed from Book Depository or Amazon   Check out the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, it is a fun book  2. A copy of Betrayed, also from Book Depository or Amazon



You can also see the reviews of book 2 on Goodreads and Amazon.
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*****

Okay, so I neglected my blog for over a month when I released my adult contemporary romance to do a little marketing, but I'm back.

Quick Updates:

1. Hunted has gone through final edits and is with my wonderful editor, so expect a cover reveal soon.

2. The runes story I mentioned before will be done by the end of the month. It had better be. I'm having so much fun writing it. This is where I'm at as of this morning:

   The book is more New Age YA paranormal romance and the hero is to die for. I love dark, bad boy heroes. I swore I'd never write a love triangle but Sayre is already in Raine's life before mysterious Torin St. James appears and here I am, a hapless writer forced to deal with these three.  3. I had to pause writing Forgotten, the next Guardian Legacy book, to fine the runes story but I promise to continue it in Decemember. I have a self-imposed deadline on it too. 4. I've learned to turn off my inner editor about 90% of the time when I fast draft. I tend to have a moment of clarity while in the middle of writing a scene then have to go back and add a little bit in the previous scenes and end up fixing a few more scenes here and there before my oops moment and go back to fast-drafting. Anyone doing Nano? How do you turn off your inner editor? 5. If you read contemporary romance, stop by my other blog and enter the contest on Goodreads to win a signed copy.     

I have another great cover reveal for you today! Check out Extracted by Sherry Ficklin and Tyler Jolley:





Extracted: The Lost Imperials (Book One)


Welcome to the war.


The Tesla Institute is a premier academy that trains young time travelers called Rifters. Created by Nicola Tesla, the Institute seeks special individuals who can help preserve the time stream against those who try to alter it.


The Hollows is a rogue band of Rifters who tear through time with little care for the consequences. Armed with their own group of lost teens--their only desire to find Tesla and put an end to his corruption of the time stream.


Torn between them are Lex and Ember, two Rifters with no memories of their life before joining the time war.


When Lex’s girlfriend dies during a mission, the only way he can save her is to retrieve the Dox, a piece of tech which allows Rifters to re-enter their own timeline without collapsing the time stream. But the Dox is hidden deep within the Telsa Institute, which means Lex must go into the enemy camp. It’s there he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them both comes flooding back.


Now armed with the truth of who they are, Lex and Ember must work together to save the future before the battle for time destroys them both…again.


Title: Extracted: The Lost Imperials (Book One)
Authors: Sherry D. Ficklin & Tyler H. Jolley
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press (www.spencerhillpress.com) Please feel free to use any images, text, links, etc. from our website.
ISBN: 978-1-937053-68-0
Release Date: 11/12/13 (cool date for a time-travel book, eh?)
Formats: Paper, e-book

1. I just finished edited of Hunted, so woohoo. Sending it off to the editor today.

2. I'm doing Nano with my critique group, starting today. That means by the end of the month, I'll have another WIP to clean up. Nice.

I had already written 30,000, so I need the Nano's 50,000 to complete it.

3. The winner of Spooktacular Giveaway hop is:Ash Krafton. Send me your addy.

4. Holly Letson, you won from Hollow Blog Hop, need you addy

We have a cover reveal for a special book this week.  Blood Bound is the debut of Keshia Swaim, whose short story, "Family Ties," opened the UnCONventional anthology that came out in January, and has been expanded into this novel. Kay Kaynak from Spencer Hill Press says, "It reminds me of Morganville Vampires... but with fae! I think you'll enjoy it."



Blood Bound

   Starting college a year early is hard. Starting fae college and learning to protect the world from the Unseelie is harder.
   Brielle Reed has always been an over-achiever, but this time she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Between her crash course in fae politics, struggles to control her new mind-reading ability, training sessions with the demanding Dr. Schwartz, and discoveries about the father who is still a mystery to her, Brielle finds herself longing for a chance at a normal life.
   But she may not get that chance. Or chance at a life at all, for that matter.


Title: Blood BoundAuthor: Keshia SwaimPublisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN: 978-1-937053-45-1Release Date: September 10, 2013Formats: Paper, e-book
For the cover reveal, we have two, count 'em, two covers! And we'd like to know which you and your readers prefer. In the spirit of the election season, we'd like to ask for your vote! 


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Which design do you prefer, the one with the hand or the one with the girl on the cover? Hand Girl Freeblogpolls More polls: [image error]Memira http://www.freeblogpolls.com/polls/1252463-which-design-do-you-prefer-the-one-with-the-hand-or-the-one-with-the-girl-on-the-cover 

We have a cover reveal for a special book this week.  Blood Bound is the debut of Keshia Swaim, whose short story, "Family Ties," opened the UnCONventional anthology that came out in January, and has been expanded into this novel. Kay Kaynak from Spencer Hill Press says, "It reminds me of Morganville Vampires... but with fae! I think you'll enjoy it."


Blood Bound

   Starting college a year early is hard. Starting fae college and learning to protect the world from the Unseelie is harder.
   Brielle Reed has always been an over-achiever, but this time she may have bitten off more than she can chew. Between her crash course in fae politics, struggles to control her new mind-reading ability, training sessions with the demanding Dr. Schwartz, and discoveries about the father who is still a mystery to her, Brielle finds herself longing for a chance at a normal life.
   But she may not get that chance. Or chance at a life at all, for that matter.


Title: Blood BoundAuthor: Keshia SwaimPublisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN: 978-1-937053-45-1Release Date: September 10, 2013Formats: Paper, e-book
For the cover reveal, we have two, count 'em, two covers! And we'd like to know which you and your readers prefer. In the spirit of the election season, we'd like to ask for your vote! 

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Which design do you prefer, the one with the hand or the one with the girl on the cover? Hand Girl Freeblogpolls More polls: [image error]Memira http://www.freeblogpolls.com/polls/1252463-which-design-do-you-prefer-the-one-with-the-hand-or-the-one-with-the-girl-on-the-cover