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March 6, 2012
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March 2, 2012
Kindle Fire or Hot Guy?
So on to hot guys. Today's specimen: Jonathan Rhys Meyers. For those of you not familiar with this almost perfect example of the male species, JRM played the very sexy Henry VIII in the HBO series, The Tudors. However, I chose him to blog about today not because of his obvious awesomeness, but because he encouraged me to change the course of my life. Not personally of course (le sigh), but through a song.
Words written or sung can have such a great impact on one's life, and this particular song gave me the push I needed to finally give up my any thoughts of my past pretty-much-chosen-for-me career in science and pursue my writing, even though I didn't know (and still don't) where it would take me. What I do know is that this time, I'm doing it for me.
The ability to share my work through eBook outlets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble has been a gift. Please join me and my fellow authors Sibel Hodge, Diana Estill, Maniak Dhar, Edward G Talbot and Adam Pepper in launching The Kindle Fire Department March Madness Kindle Fire Giveaway. Please click on the image to enter!
BONUS Giveaway!!! To be entered in a special giveaway for a signed hardback copy of INITIATION, please leave a comment under this post and follow this blog.
Winner will be drawn by random draw on 3/31 and the results posted under the comments. Please check back then to see if you have won, and if you have, please contact me (PortalChronicles@hotmail.com) to claim your book.
February 26, 2012
An Interview with Jagger
I have to be honest. I approached this interview with some hesitation, perhaps even a little trepidation. After all, even though I feel I know him a bit through Cordelia, I've never experienced Jagger directly. As he sits before me, I can empathize with Cordelia. He is impossibly magnetic, his aura both powerful and dangerous, the only release, a hint of humor gleaming in his silver-gray eyes.
IR: Jagger, thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. Are you excited about starting a new year at the Academy?
Jagger: My pleasure. I am, though I'm not exactly sure what my role will be this year. I guess I'll find out when I get there.
IR: So, you're not heading back as the Student Council President?
Jagger: I wouldn't think so. That position is usually only awarded for a year. Plus, my time at the academy is officially over.
IR: Why are you going back, then?
Jagger: Mainly to keep an eye on my brother, Ryker.
IR: And Cordelia?
Jagger: Yes, hmm. You said that you had some questions from my fans...
IR: I do! Here is one from Sean Sweeney. He wants to know what you got Cordelia for Valentine's Day.
Jagger: Myself. However, like any girl, she obviously needed a "token" as well. I got her a little secret something from Harry Winston.
IR: Nice! The next question is about Cordelia as well. Al Kunz, the infamous celeb book blogger, aka The Snake, wants to know what really happened on the slopes. He wants details.
Jagger: He couldn't handle the details.
IR: LOL! There you have it, Al! Moving on... Michelle Cable wants to know what you thought when you first saw Cordelia and what you thought of that electrifying kiss.
Jagger: That she's stunning is apparent to all who are lucky enough to behold her. I was struck by her beauty as soon as I saw her, when she first arrived at the academy. It was my policy to stay away from demons, though. Every kiss with her is electrifying, but I'm guessing you mean our very first kiss. I was shocked, but immediately realized what had happened.
IR: Too bad that doesn't happen to humans. Synching sounds unbelievably intimate...
Jagger: It is, but the realization that one is bound forever to this one being frightening, too. That's unnatural in the supernatural world.
IR: I can see that. Faustine seems to bridge the gap between the human and the paranormal worlds. My daughter Lauren wants to know what you think of Faustine, and Vickie Boehnlein wants to know if you're scared of Faustine.
Jagger: I love Faustine. She's like a little sister to me. I feel very protective of her, even though I know that she can take care of herself. And yes, I'm scared of her. I'd be stupid not to be. She's one of the most powerful demons I've ever come across.
IR: Demons seem to like their food, meat in particular. Lynn O'Dell would like to know if you prefer filet mignon or T-bones?
Jagger: I'm not a demon, but I do prefer Filet Mignon.
IR: That doesn't surprise me. I have a last question from my friend Allirea Brumley. She wants to know what's going to happen to you next?
Jagger: I'm not a Wanderer, so a trip into the future to answer that is not possible. Say "hi" to her from me, though. I love her name... Allirea. Is she a faery?
IR: Ha, ha. No, I don't think so. Thank you so much, Jagger!
February 21, 2012
New Cover for INITIATION
February 3, 2012
INTEGRATION: Cover Reveal
Cordelia is back at Bonfire Academy. Gone is the school uniform, and having spent a week in Paris, she has embraced a haute couture style to give her an edge as she takes on her new position at the school. However, Cordelia can't hide behind her new look, as she comes face to face with Jagger and Quinn. There is no running – a decision must be made.
A huge thank you to Claudia at Phatpuppy Art for producing this awesome cover. Claudia is fantastic to work with and does an amazing job. Examples of her work can be found on her website.
January 31, 2012
Move over Robert Pattinson
Meet Brandon! He will be on the cover of my new book, Integration. Brandon is a New Jersey native. He loves hockey and hanging out in the sun.
I photographed Brandon last Saturday against the magnificent background of Princeton University. My friend Janet came along to help pose him. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and we managed to get just the right shot.
January 27, 2012
What do Imogen Rose, 50 Cent and Eminem have in common?
Fear not, take a deep breath! I wouldn't do that to my eleven year old. She'd never recover from the embarrassment. Still, today I went up a couple of notches in the "cool" department with her when I signed with Marc Gerald and Sasha Raskin from The Agency Group, the agents who also rep the above artists.
Marc contacted me around six months ago to find out if I had representation. When I looked up his bio I was immediately attracted by his diverse career background, from being an editor of True Detective Magazine, a writer/producer for America's Most Wanted, and his collaboration with Wesley Snipes. All very impressive, but what caught my eye was a line in his bio where he mentioned that he'd commissioned novellas from some of hip hop's brightest stars and sold them with CDs supplied by Def Jam Entertainment. As an indie author I really appreciate an outside-the-box approach to marketing. However, I did have representation at the time.
That came to an end just after Christmas when I decided that my agent and I had such differing creative visions of the Portal Chronicles that it was best that we discontinued our partnership. The split was very amicable and I consider Mollie an awesome person, but I have to remain true to my characters and my fans. I decided to contact Marc again, and a couple of weeks later I met with him and Sasha Raskin in Manhattan. I was delighted to discover that we share the same vision for the Portal Chronicles and I am excited to see where this next step takes me. :)
January 24, 2012
INTEGRATION (Bonfire Academy Book Two): A Teaser
Broken. I couldn't think of a better word to describe it. Torn. Shredded. Not that I could see anything. I wasn't sure that I even had any eyeballs left. If I did, I couldn't feel them. All I felt were excruciating stabs of pain searing through every inch of my body. Was the pain was coming from within or was I being repeatedly sliced open with a sharp implement? Did it matter? I could feel my head getting hazy. It was only a matter of seconds before my thoughts would end.
"Cordelia!"
My name. I heard the same voice say my name again and again. Why? Who was it? It–he–sounded familiar. My stomach heaved as the voice triggered the memory of his face… his touch. Not being able to stop the bile from travelling up my throat, I choked and then purged, emptying my stomach completely.
His voice was laced with disgust as he muttered my name again. But his revulsion couldn't compete with my utter repugnance and disbelief at what he had done. Him. Someone I had trusted with my life, even though the rule was clear. Trust No One.
January 10, 2012
A New Year's Resolution
Yes, I'm still here! I have to be the worst blogger on the internet, and one of my resolutions for the year is to try to post more frequently.
Things have been a bit up in the air as far as my books go, mainly because I have been digging my heels about making any major edit changes to PORTAL. I will blog some more about that next Tuesday.
For now, I'm busy writing again. I have started writing the second book in the Bonfire Chronicles prequel series, Bonfire Academy. I realize that probably wasn't a popular choice, as the Portal Chronicle fans are waiting for the next book. However, I think my time line will flow better this way. And I get to photograph the model for my cover next week. It'll be the first time I shoot a live model (apart from my daughter), so that should be interesting. I might interview him for the blog.
What else am I doing... or not doing? I am not reviewing anymore. It was taking too much time, and it sapped the fun out of reading for me. Speaking of which, I'm reading The Hunger Games at the moment. Absolutely awesome! I loved Battle Royale and hesitated in picking up The Hunger Games because of the obvious similarities. When my daughter decided she wanted to read it (after watching the movie trailer), I thought it might be fun to read it together. What hooked me are the characters. Suzanne Collins has done an excellent job of writing characters who I (and my daughter) immediately fell in love with and invested my emotions in. So, if you haven't read it already, do! The movie will be out this March.
~Imogen xoCheck out these awesome Hunger Games nails!!
From left to right: Mockingjay, bomb, bow and arrow, white rose, fire, poison berries, primrose, trident, sunset, mockingjay.SOURCE
July 12, 2011
Momentum Launch Giveaway
Prizes will be awarded as follows:1. first person picked: signed paperback book2. second pick: bear3. third pick: mug4. fourth pick: tote
To enter, please leave a comment, and then check back on Friday evening to find out if you have won. Giveaway ends at 5 pm (EST) 7/15. I'll post the results by 8 pm. Good luck!
