Jessica Lauryn

Since all of us are dying to take a #roadtrip I thought I'd recap on my adventure to Briarcliff Manor and Sleepy Hollow. It was exciting it was to see the setting that inspired the Rabourn Theater Series up close and personal!

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Inspiration comes from many sources. But it is when I write freely, without guidelines or restrictions, when I am at my most creative.

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My website has a pretty new look! I'm sharing my creation story and what's new on my blog today.

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Did you miss my workshop on Editing and Pacing this weekend? I've uploaded it on youtube so it isn't too late to attend!

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I’m excited to be participating in the Easton Book Festival this weekend! Having spent much of last year planning my wedding, it’s been a long time since I’ve been a part of a big author event and this one won’t disappoint! Over 200 authors will be there, doing readings and book signings, hosting workshops and participating in panel discussions. I’m especially honored, as I’ll be doing a reading from A Sultry Performance!

Here's a taste of what's to come...

The cloud of blue smoke, emanating from the stage at the far end of the room, was a presence all its own. The mist was flashy—vibrant, exotic. It showcased the very prominent display taking place within its epicenter, an assembly of the most provocative dancers in all of Briarcliff Manor.

The seven long-legged women were dressed in identical ensembles, which did little to cover their breasts, rears or any other portion of their voluptuous figures. All but one stood at almost the exact same height, and each wore a pair of translucent high heels that caught the neon glow of the stage lights below. Drawn like moths to the enticement of their flame, the men seated around the room were all silent, many of them barely breathing as the blast of house music quickened the beat of their already-racing hearts. Among them, polishing off what had to be his fifth drink, Chris Gordon sat, staring at the woman in the center of the group, unable to take his eyes away.

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Hearing that writers spend their entire lives doing nothing but writing made me want to embark upon this journey. A shame it isn't true!

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Planning my Wedding has inspired me to rejuvenate my Author Brand. I'm excited to see where the days ahead take me!

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There is no time where I want to write more than when I can't do it. Memories can be inspiring as well.

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Do you fight against the Inner Critic when you're writing? A bit of simple advice may help!

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Should the joy of writing be reserved for those who've "made it?" I think NOT!

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Falling for the villain may not be as strange a phenomenon as you believe it to be. Fortunately, in romance novels, the bad-boy often wins.

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Finding real-life love vs achieving success as a romance author - which do YOU consider the greater challenge?

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Finding strength of self may be easier said than done, but it SHOULD be every writer's secret weapon!

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Life in the country has come with its share of surprises, and a new lease on writing is at the top of the list!


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The bridge between fantasy and reality, the path of a writer is a visionary's dream. No matter where I'm headed, I know my imagination will always be with me along the way...

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A great antagonist can bring a lot to a story - I imagine I'm not alone in this thinking!

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All of us can benefit from a little well-planned down time. A break from reality may just inspire you to do something you never thought possible!

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I'm chatting about romance novels set around various seasons and holidays and sharing a review of Stuck in the Saddle with you by fellow author Roni Denholtz. Stop by and say hello!

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I've been interviewed by Meg Wessell of A Bookish Affair!

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Check out Meg's Review of A Sultry Performance!

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Starving Writers and Struggling Heroines aren't all that different. We on the other side of the page can learn a lot from our fictitious counterparts!

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Happy Monday, everyone! Beat the Monday blues with an excerpt from A Sultry Performance, which I'm sharing today on fellow author Katie Scott's blog!

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Though it isn't the genre I currently write in, I LOVE a good historic romance!

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Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! My gift to you is a belated Sunday Snippet from A Sultry Performance! 🎁

“Tell me, Victoria—” Chris looked into her eyes, “does Oakley Sutherland make you feel like this?”

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I've been interviewed by the Pen & Muse! See where I get MY muse, and what I'll be writing next, after the Rabourn Theater Series is complete!

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I'm on Jennifer Wilck's blog today, sharing a bit about my next series and the final 2 stories in the Rabourn Theater Series!

"I took a brief hiatus from Rabourn Theater to dabble into my next series, which will similar to my debut series The Pinnacles of Power, in that we’ll once again be returning to a dangerous world full of criminal masterminds..."

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I'm chatting about dancing and the joy of being a writer today on Manic Readers!

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A Sultry Performance is being featured at HBS Author's Spotlight today! Enjoy an excerpt from the story!

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Eileen Dandashi's Review of A Sultry Performance made my morning!!!

"Suspense coils tighter, while surprising twists and mystery will keep you engaged." ~BookTalk With Eileen

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Trends in Romance Novels: Conform or Dare to be Different?

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Romance is where I find my happiness...and what a happy place it is!

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The Power of Creativity is an amazing thing! I'm sharing how it has affected my writing, and my life, and revealing the cover of my upcoming release, A Sultry Performance!

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Books are still the greatest source of relaxation. I only hope that by the time that it is finally my turn to take my own kids to the library to pick out books to read, there will still be a library to take them to!

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Woohoo! Dangerous Proposition is #4 on the BookStrand BestSeller's List!

Thanks so much, guys! It's 99 Cents for 2 more days so grab it while you can!

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Happy Anniversary, Dangerous Secret! Last few hours to snag it for $0.99 Cents!

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Currently # 5 on the BookStrand BestSellers List!

Happy Anniversary, Dangerous Secret!

To celebrate, BookStrand is putting DS in the TimeMachine! For 3 days only, you can snag the first title in the Pinnacles of Power Series for $0.99 cents!

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Finding love has been the most incredible experience of my life so far, and it has had an impact on my writing. Since many of us here in NJ are awaiting a major snowstorm, I thought today would be the perfect day to share my thoughts on this change, as I mull over where I find myself in this great new chapter of life, and my career as a romance novelist.

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🎄 Happy Holidays, everyone! The Paperback edition of A Passionate Play is on Sale for just $2.87!!! 🎅

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I've added a "Follow" feature to my blog, Passion Between the Pages! If you have been wanting to follow the blog, (versus just "follow by email") now you can :)

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Happy Sunday! I'm giving away a digital copy of A Passionate Play on BookTalk with Eileen!

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Enjoy a romantic excerpt from A Passionate Play AND An Amorous Dance as The Rabourn Theater Series is featured today in the HBS Author's Spotlight Showcase!

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Do you enjoy a good mystery? How about a GREAT mystery! Author James Moushon is my guest today on Passion Between the Pages! James is sharing an exciting excerpt from his new release, Operation No Sanctuary, which is available at Amazon for only 99 cents!

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Have a glass of wine with me! I'm chatting about A Passionate Play on Reading Between the Wines!

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I've been interviewed by The Pen & Muse! Check out my advice for authors and aspiring authors. I'm also sharing an excerpt from An Amorous Dance!

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I've been interviewed by Romance Reviews Today! See what I love most about writing, and what's next for the gang at Rabourn Theater!

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I'm sharing an excerpt from A Passionate Play today on Smile Somebody Loves You!

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I'm excited to share that A Passionate Play is now available at Amazon! This story is the first in my new romantic suspense series The Rabourn Theater Series, and was a BookStrand BestSeller all throughout its release month! An Amourous Dance (book 2) releases in January! I hope you'll check them both out!

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A Passionate Play is being featured today on fellow author Abigail Owen's blog. Her stories are a lot of fun! Stop by and check it out!

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate, I'm giving away a kindle edition of Dangerous Magic. Hop on over to Amazon for a chance to win! Good luck!!!

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I'm chatting about musical theater and The Phantom of the Opera today on That's What's I'm Talking About. Please stop by and share your thoughts!

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A Passionate Play released this week! Discounted until midnight, October 25th!

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Determining whether her abductor is actually her lover may be Alicia Coleman’s only chance of keeping her attacker from coming after her a second time...

♫ Currently # 3 on the BookStrand Publishing Bestsellers List!! ♫

On the heels of a major performance theater actress Alicia Coleman is attacked in an alleyway. She is struck over the head with a pistol and the blow causes her to lose her memory. Injured and afraid, Alicia struggles to remember the details of her life. The only person who appears to know who she is, is her presumed abductor, a man she fears may also be her attacker.

In the midst of several failed attempts to escape, Alicia comes to know the man whose home she awoke in and realizes that the two of them share a complicated past. Though Nick refuses to tell her much beyond her first name, a series of dreams, in which she and he are sharing a lot more than the second story of a secluded mansion, cause Alicia to suspect the most outrageous of possibilities—that the man holding her prisoner may actually be her lover. Surrounding threats, including that of a midnight intruder, cause Alicia to realize that proving her theory true may be her only chance of keeping her attacker from coming after her a second time.