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Blog Tour: 18 Truths by Jamie Ayres

Today I have Jamie Ayres, author or 18 Things, and now it's sequel, 18 Truths, visiti my blog to interview her character, Nate. Take it away!
Jamie: Thanks for hosting, Katie!!! Dr. Judy, Olga and Nate’s therapist, let me borrow her office for this interview. *hears knock on the door* Come in! *At 5-foot-10, Nate enters wearing faded jeans and a gray T-shirt that says “Reckless” across his chest, unfortunately covering up most of his lean and muscular body. His boyish face is dominated by large, ocean blue expressive eyes, and his hair is crammed under an army green hat, a few coffee-colored strands peeking out onto his forehead.* Hey, Nate. How are you today?Nate: Okay, still a little sore from the accident. Jamie: Shh, they don’t know about that yet. No spoilers!
Nate: Oops, sorry.
Jamie: You’re forgiven. Seriously, it’s no wonder Olga couldn’t stay mad at you for long in 18 Truths after—
Nate: Hey, hey cupcake! You said no spoilers!
Jamie: *blushes* I love it when you call me cupcake.
Nate: *laughs* Focus, Jamie. Although I know that’s hard for you.
Jamie: *waggles eyebrows* Especially around shiny objects.
Nate: *clears throat* Maybe doing the interview without Olga this time was a bad idea.
Jamie: Come on, I’m just teasing. Sort of. Let’s get started. I thought it would be fun to pull a Dr. Judy today and dig around in your head a bit…
Nate:Wait, what?
Jamie:Uh…well…doesn’t that sound like fun?
Nate:Yeah, because my storyline in 18 Truthswasn’t torture enough. Why you gotta be like that, Miss Author?
Jamie:Hey! It wasn’t torture. It led you to—
Nate:Grace…yeah, she was a pretty cool chick, and I’m glad I got to help her. Well, really, she helped Olga and me more than we helped her in the end. Hey, speaking of Olga, my favorite cool chick, why don’t I dig around in her head a bit for you. You know, because now that we’re working on the third installment of the trilogy, 18 Thoughts, I can—
Jamie: Okay, why don’t you just leave the questions up to me before you give all my secrets away. Now you mentioned Grace, let’s talk about her a bit. What exactly is your relationship with her?
Nate:*rolls eyes* You’re kiddin’ me, right? You’re just as ridiculous as Olga. What’s my relationship?
Jamie:Why are you acting so confused? It’s a simple question.
Nate:*shifts uncomfortably in seat* Crap. I never should have agreed to this interview. You and Olga are always analyzing everything I do, reading into stuff. Listen, Grace was my first spirit guide assignment. Helping her was my job. She’d been through hell and back. She needed my undivided attention.
Jamie:*looks Nate up and down* She’s a very lucky girl. Actually, I could use some of your undivided attention with something.
Nate:*blushes* Now, Jamie, you know how jealous Olga can get.
Jamie:*giggles like a little school girl* Of course. Speaking of jealous, I have to admit that one of my favorite parts about 18 Truths was the addition of Riel. Did you ever get jealous of his relationship with Olga?
Nate:Not really. I mean, what’s there to be envious of, exactly?
Jamie:Oh, I dunno. He’s charming, witty, powerful, he can fly, he can—
Nate: So, any other questions for me?
Jamie: Right, moving on. I guess I should ask you about Conner.
Nate:I guess I thought you’d know better than to go there.
Jamie: Wow, you sure are a hot mess tonight.
Nate: *winks* That’s what she said.
Jamie:HA!  I’m sure she did. The she being Olga, right? Meaning there’s no chance for me and you to ever—
Nate: Nope. *caresses my ring finger as I swoon* You’re a married lady, remember? Not to mention you’re quite a bit older than me.
Jamie:Oh! You just had to ruin the moment, didn’t you? *hides first appearance of gray hairs*
Nate: *closes eyes & takes a deep breath* By older, I mean more mature and freakishly insightful. You did invent Olga, after all.
Jamie:*grins* Oh, Nate, you flatter me. But you’re pretty insightful, too. If I recall correctly, you wrote a very sweet poem for Olga in 18 Things and then you wrote that song for her, Summertime. I know you hoped to major in philosophy in college. Since this book is called 18 Truths, can you tell me an indelible truth that reflects your philosophy on life?
Nate:I actually like the quote you used for the last chapter in the book. “Then you will know the truth, and truth will set you free.”
Jamie:Ah, yes, that one is near and dear to my heart. But why that quote?
Nate: I think the most important thing we can do in life is to be truthful and free ourselves from self-deception. When we’re truthful with ourselves, then we know clearly what path to take. There’s freedom in that, to seek after what we really want. The truth frees us and others to be all we’re meant to be.
Jamie: Sooo true!  How about we leave things off with you telling us your favorite part of the book?
Nate: *raises his adorable bushy eyebrows* Can I say the make out sessions?
Jamie:How did I know you would say that? Such a g-u-y! I’m assuming you mean the make out sessions between you and Olga?
Nate: You know what? I think this interview is over.
Jamie:Oh, come on, don’t be mad.
Nate: No, it’s not that. I just have to go pick up Olga now or I’ll be late.
Jamie: Ooh la la! Hot date?
Nate: No more questions!
Jamie: *sighs heavily* Fine, fine. Thanks for coming in to meet me today.
Nate: *looks over his shoulder at me as he pauses at the door* I don’t suppose you could repay the favor by telling me who Olga chooses for her one and only at the end of all this?
Jamie: Oh, Nate! Such a bad boy . . . I should give you a spanking! What kind of author would I be if I didn’t torture my characters a little bit more? *watches Nate run away and shrugs*
Blurb:
Lying is unbearable, betrayal is inevitable, and choosing which path to take is impossible.
Olga Gay Worontzoff ended her senior year as an eighteen-year-old girl totally in love with Nate, enjoying their new romance and about to attend the university of her dreams. Now she’s spending her summer in the weird subculture of the Underworld, with charmingly witty and powerful angels, and problematic demons, trying to rescue Connor, the best friend and secret crush she was unable to save during a freak accident.
But Nate has other things on his mind, mainly Grace. She’s their first assignment as joint spirit guides, and Olga’s feeling hurt and jealous. His mysterious behavior has Olga questioning everything she believed about him and now she must decide whether to stick to their plan, or follow her heart.
Unfortunately, a series of mistakes threatens everyone around her and plants Olga in the center of cosmic events much larger than she ever imagined.
Only one thing is certain: the chilling truths uncovered during her journey will leave no one untouched.
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Website: www.jamieayres.com
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Bio:  Jamie Ayres writes young adult paranormal love stories by night and teaches young adults as a Language Arts middle school teacher by day. When not at home on her laptop or at school, she can often be found at a local book store grabbing random children and reading to them. So far, she has not been arrested for this. Although she spent her youthful summers around Lake Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her prince charming, two children (sometimes three based on how Mr. Ayres is acting), and a basset hound. She really does have grandmothers named Olga and Gay but unlike her heroine, she's thankfully not named after either one of them. She loves lazy pajama days, the first page of a good book, stupid funny movies, and sharing stories with fantastic people like you. Her books include the first two installments of her trilogy, 18 Things and 18 Truths. Visit her online via Twitter, Facebook, or at www.jamieayres.com.


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S.C.Mitchell: A Guy Writing Romance

What is a guy doing writing romance? Yes, I am a guy. A guy who reads, writes and loves romance. We’re few, but we’re here. I love writing romantic tales set in fantastic worlds, and I’ve created a few of them.I started out writing science fiction and fantasy, and I am still pursuing projects in those genres, but I found when I mixed in a romantic element, the story always got stronger and more satisfying.I was an avid comic book collector as a kid, right up into my 20’s. From comics I discovered Robert E. Howard’s Conan series of books. It was only a short jump from there to Tolkien and other fantasy and science fiction authors, my all time favorite is Anne McCaffrey. I’ve spent many wonder filled days on Pern and her other fantastic worlds. It was my wife that introduced me to the romance genre with Nora Roberts book Enchanted. (You never forget your first romance.)My first published work, Swiftly Beats the heart, is a romance novella about two superheroes, a direct tribute to my early years of neglecting my homework, lost in a comic book. There are a lot of fantasy and science fiction elements (magic, fantastic creatures, dimensional rifts) in my Demons Rising trilogy. And in my latest novel, Son of Thunder, I was able to blend in my love of Norse mythology as well.I often have to remind that the heart of my story is the romance itself. The fantastic elements are really just window dressing. The real story is two people falling in love. The prize/triumph/payoff isn’t defeating the nasty villain. It’s the love the two discover along the journey. If I stay grounded in the love story, I can add in just about anything else.So, can a guy write romance? Judge for yourself. The Kindle version of Swiftly Beats the Heart is FREE right now on Amazon.If you like that, check out my latest: Son of Thunder

Son of Thunder The man looked like a god. Then again, he was one. . .

Jord Thorson was a god– the son of Thor, the Norse God of Thunder. In his search to find his missing father, Jord seeks out the mortal, Meghan Larson, who is in possession of his only clue–Megingjörð, Thor’s magical belt of power.

But when the belt decides to take matters into its own hands, locking itself around Meghan’s waist, Jord and Meghan are plunged into the middle of a massive conflict that rages across the heavens.

Giants, magical artifacts, and a golden city in the clouds weren’t exactly what Meghan Larson expected when that amazing belt arrived at her museum. Now Megingjörð is stuck around her waist and talking to her in her head. She’s got to be dreaming, but with the wonders around her and hunky Jord Thorson at her side, Meghan’s not sure she wants to wake up.
Books:Swiftly Beats the Heart(February 2012)Kindle Print
There’s no such thing as Werewolves (March 2012)Kindle Print Video
The Forsaken Templar (May 2012)Kindle Print Video
Seeds of Immortality (December 2012)Kindle Print
Son of Thunder(February 2013)Kindle Print
A little bit about the author.  S.C.Mitchell grew up an avid reader of comic books, science fiction and fantasy literature. He credits his wife with introducing him to the paranormal romance genre. He’s been writing stories for over thirty years. In 2010 he left his job as a computer desktop support specialist to pursue his passion for writing. He is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Writer’s Voice.
Steve lives with his wife of thirty-five years in the wooded northlands of Wisconsin. They have two adult children.
When he’s not writing, Steve enjoys gardening, reading, music and computer gaming.
Links: Blog Facebook Twitter Amazon Author Page

From Australia With Love Hop feat. S.M Johnson

Today I am featuring S.M Johnson for the From Australia with Love hop. She talks about writing, gives some advice, and soe of her favorite Aussie things!1.     How many years have you been writing?That question isn't as easy to answer as it sounds. I wrote poetry in high school. Then when I was at university I wrote some plays, they weren't very good plays or poetry, but they were a way for me to express myself, even if they were mainly just for me. One of the plays I wrote was a way for me to process the suicide of a guy I went to school with. Then I fooled around with short stories. It was in around 2009 that I started taking my writing more seriously and begun work on my first novel.2.     What is your current W. I. P. about?LOL - another not easily answered question as I have about five WIPs (I have a very odd way of writing). The main two that I'm working on are Deserter, which is the sequel to Sleeper. It continues the story of Mishca and Ryder. Mishca dealing with the truth about her origins, the fact that she was created to be a soldier and that she could be called up for duty at any time. Ryder dealing with fallout from the truth about Mishca and Colin's love, trying to show her that he understands and finally meeting his birth mother. Karma is the second project. I wrote it originally as a short story, which was runner-up in the Australian Literary Review's short story competition. It revolves around a hidden clan residing in inner Brisbane that are responsible for delivering karma, both good and bad, to humans. The Apportioners, as they're known, are hybrids, part human - part Immora (mistaken for Gods in ancient Greece). The main character, Justin, is assigned a secret assignment by one of the most feared Immora, Doom. 3.     What types of books do you read?I mainly read Young Adult and New Adult, but I have a soft spot for speculative fiction and science fiction. Some of my favourite stories include White Cat, Across the Universe, The Time Travellers Wife and Sweet Evil.4.     Do you have any advice for novice writers?Learn your craft. Research and learn the techniques you need to create a great story. Show don't tell, eliminating passive speech, world building, pacing are just some of the things you need to understand before hurtling into a story. Many authors will offer advice on topics like this on their websites and blogs. Liking authors' Facebook pages and following them on twitter is a great way to get insight into these writing tips. Another thing is embrace feedback, not your ego. Have a few beta readers/critique partners who look over your work. If they''re all saying similar feedback, listen to it. 5.     What is your most successful marketing tool?Definitely Twitter, closely followed by my mother. Twitter has enabled me to connect with readers and fellow authors, which is so important for an author with small press. You can't just plug yourself and your book though. Twitter is conversational. Engage people and you'll end up not only with readers, but with friends too. 6.     If you were one of the characters in your book which one would you be and why?I am already in my book…how naughty am I? For Sleeper I wrote a person based on me, which is Sherry the Adoption Support Group leader. Just because I thought it would be funny. One of my WIP also has a character that is a lot of me because it's about my dad's terminal cancer and the MC goes through what I went through. 7.     If you could visit any time period, would you go back or forward and why?I would love to visit Jane Austen's time period, just to observe and see what went on. I wouldn't like to live there though because of women's rights.8.     If you could live and write anywhere in the world, where would it be?My favourite place to write is at Blacks Beach. I don't write there anymore as we don't go there very often, but when my husband was a lifeguard I spend a summer there at the beach writing until my laptop battery went flat. Fun times. 9.     What is your favorite Aussie food?Definitely Lamingtons. So yummy *nom nom*10.   What is your favorite Aussie destination?I love where I live in Mackay and just a bit north is Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands. I love going up there.
Title: Sleeper (Book I in the Toy Soldiers series)
Publisher: Entranced Publishing, RushGenre: Upper YA/NA speculative fiction
Blurb: A new heart should mean new life, not a living nightmare. Mishca Richardson’s life is at an all-time high after her heart transplant. With new boyfriend, Ryder, the two of them have the perfect summer romance. Even the nightmares that have been plaguing her sleep since her operation can’t dull the high she’s on.Things start to unravel as Mishca develops superhuman abilities. She does her best to hide them so as not to end up a science experiment in a lab. But she can’t ignore the instant attraction she experiences when she meets her university professor, Colin Reed.
Torn between the blossoming love and the obsession, Mishca must decide if she wants Ryder or Colin. But the organization responsible for her changes and her connection to Colin, is moving to secure Mishca for himself so that she can be the weapon he always intended her to be. If Mishca can’t resist her programming she’ll have a lot more to worry about than romance.
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About the Author:
Sharon is a writer from Mackay in Queensland, Australia who has short stories published in anthologies and was also runner-up in the Australian Literary Review's Young Adult short story contest with KARMA. By day she is a public relations executive and by night she writes weird fiction and soulful contemporaries while her husband, two sons and cat are fast asleep.
Sharon is a writer from Mackay in Queensland, Australia who has short stories published in anthologies and was also runner-up in the Australian Literary Review's Young Adult short story contest with KARMA. By day she is a public relations executive and by night she writes weird fiction and soulful contemporaries while her husband, two sons and cat are fast asleep.

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Aussie Owned One Year Anniversary Hop

The blog, Aussie Owned and Read, of which I participate, is celebrating their one year anniversary. Hooray! To celebrate, they are hosting this hop, Celebrating Aus, where you can meet other authors and win great prizes!

I am Australian, 110%. I love sports, especially football… men in short shorts, yeah. Sold. I love Milo, Tim Tams, Pavlova and Lamingtons. I grew up in “the bush,” playing capture the flag and laughing at my sister for falling into a creek bed. I love the beach, the sand the tingling sensation of sunburn coming on, how my hair turns blonder over summer because of too much swimming…As you can tell I can go on and on. Living in the USA, there are times when I find people just don’t get it. Which is ironic to me considering how patriotic people here can be. I get, “How did you survive the snakes and spiders?” I shrug and say, “The same way you do, except with a little less screaming.”But I miss home terribly. Australia will always be my home. There are times when I get so home sick I just close myself off from the world and pretend I’m back, smelling the eucalyptus fresh scent in the air, listening to the cicadas drone. My heart lies in my country, my home.
I think that’s why my novel end up being set in Australia. While I write I’m back, living in the place I love. Where there are trees. Humidity. (I live in Arizona) Where there are faces I’ve always known, places I’ll never forget.
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I am also hosting three authors on my blog for the From Australia With Love blog hop; Lauren McKellar, Lisa Swallow,  and S.M Johnson. So watch out for their posts here soon.


Australian writers rock. We know it, and we love them. But it’s not always easy to discover the Australian talent that is right under our noses. From Australia With Love Blog Hop introduces you to 18 Aussie authors across a variety of categories and genres. Each author is hosting three of their fellow blog hop participants between now and Valentine’s Day to let you find out more about them. So follow them on twitter, like their Facebook page and visit their blogs during the blog hop period to discover more great Australian writers. And to show how much these Aussie authors love their readers, they’ve donated some great prizes for you to win! Author & Facebook Page Twitter Blog/Website Adult Ronnie Strong @RonnieFStrong Ronnie Strong Becca Lee @authorbeccalee Becca Lee Nina Levine @NinaLWriter Books By Nina Levine Nicole R Taylor @Nicole_Noir Nicole R Taylor Cameron Trost @BlackBeacons Cameron Trost L.L. Hunter @llhunterbooks Angels on Earth New Adult and Young Adult S.M.Johnston @S_M_Johnston Down Under Wonderings Lisa Swallow @Lisa_Swallow_Au Lisa Swallow Katie Hamstead @katieteller1 Katie Teller’s Stories Nicole Hayes @nichmelbourne Nicole Hayes K.A. Last @KALastbooks K.A.Last Laura Katherine @lauracatherinep The Quill Weilder Cassandra Page @CassandraPage01 Cassandra Page Stacey Nash @staceynash Stacey Nash Lauren K McKellar @LaurenKMcKellar Lauren K McKellar MG & Chapter Books* LJ Clarkson @Ind1cated Mastermind Academy Melissa Gijsbers @MissieK Melissa Writes Jacqueline Harvey @JacquelineHarve Jacqueline Harvey *Also visit YAtopiafor additional MG posts.a Rafflecopter giveaway

From Australia With Love - Aussie Owned One Year Anniversary Hop

The blog, Aussie Owned and Read, of which I participate, is celebrating their one year anniversary. Hooray! To celebrate, they are hosting this hop, From Australia With Love, where you can meet other authors and win great prizes!

I am hosting three authors on my blog; Lauren McKellar, Lisa Swallow,  and S.M Johnson. So watch out for their posts here soon.

Also visit the Aussie Owned and Read blog for more celebratory goodness. :-D

Australian writers rock. We know it, and we love them. But it’s not always easy to discover the Australian talent that is right under our noses. From Australia With Love Blog Hop introduces you to 18 Aussie authors across a variety of categories and genres. Each author is hosting three of their fellow blog hop participants between now and Valentine’s Day to let you find out more about them. So follow them on twitter, like their Facebook page and visit their blogs during the blog hop period to discover more great Australian writers. And to show how much these Aussie authors love their readers, they’ve donated some great prizes for you to win! Author & Facebook Page Twitter Blog/Website Adult Ronnie Strong @RonnieFStrong Ronnie Strong Becca Lee @authorbeccalee Becca Lee Nina Levine @NinaLWriter Books By Nina Levine Nicole R Taylor @Nicole_Noir Nicole R Taylor Cameron Trost @BlackBeacons Cameron Trost L.L. Hunter @llhunterbooks Angels on Earth New Adult and Young Adult S.M.Johnston @S_M_Johnston Down Under Wonderings Lisa Swallow @Lisa_Swallow_Au Lisa Swallow Katie Hamstead @katieteller1 Katie Teller’s Stories Nicole Hayes @nichmelbourne Nicole Hayes K.A. Last @KALastbooks K.A.Last Laura Katherine @lauracatherinep The Quill Weilder Cassandra Page @CassandraPage01 Cassandra Page Stacey Nash @staceynash Stacey Nash Lauren K McKellar @LaurenKMcKellar Lauren K McKellar MG & Chapter Books* LJ Clarkson @Ind1cated Mastermind Academy Melissa Gijsbers @MissieK Melissa Writes Jacqueline Harvey @JacquelineHarve Jacqueline Harvey *Also visit YAtopiafor additional MG posts.a Rafflecopter giveaway

Cover Reveal: Hushed by Britni Hill

When Tess meets step-brothers Blake and Jason, their differences and her past push her toward Jason even though she’s instantly drawn to Blake.  Tess quickly learns people aren’t always who they seem to be when her relationship with Jason ends.  A spring break trip pushes Blake and Tess together leaving them unable to deny the way they feel for each other.  While they fall for one another Tess’ history with Jason leads them to try to keep their growing relationship a secret from their friends.  Sneaking around and hiding behind doors adds a certain spark, but they both feel the countdown ticking, leaving them wondering when it will all come out and what will happen.  An angry Jason spills a secret from his and Blake’s past that makes Tess question how real her relationship with Blake was. Secrets can ruin everything. 
Can the truth bring them back together?

About the Author:
Britni is the author of Tears in the Rubble and From the Rubble which were originally released by Rebel Ink Press in 2012.  They have recently been combined and re-released as a second edition.  Britni is a licensed cosmetologist and an admitted book addict.  She's been writing and reading since she learned how.She’s always had an active imagination and now she gets to put it to use by sharing the stories in her head with the world.  She is hard at work on her next release and counting down the days until she can share it with you.Britni’s inspirations come from the lively and interesting world around her.  Friends and family add to the stories in her head constantly.  Her love of music, movies, art, and people watching spark her ideas and help give them shape. Britni's goal is to use real life to shape realistic, engaging characters and stories.
Visit Britni’s website, find her on facebook, or follow her on Twitter.

Cover Reveal: Here All Along by Lilly Avalon

We join Grapevine Book Tours in presenting the new cover for:

Cover designed by Marie Landry Here All Along
by Lilly Avalon
Publication: February 14th, 2014
New Adult Erotica


Every time Hazel Bell goes on a date, she returns home unhappy and disenchanted about love. At least her best friend Adrian Williams is always there for her, even more so now that they're roommates. After both of them have a bad night out, they decide to just relax and forget the world for awhile. It's been a long time since they've been alone together. They certainly weren't counting on the close quarters bringing out hidden desires. Now it appears their platonic friendship is being put to the test—one that neither can resist. By the end of the night, will it be the end for Hazel and Adrian—or a new beginning?



Lilly Avalon

Her Website | Twitter | GoodreadsMy name is Lilly Avalon and I write new adult and erotic romances. I’m in my twenties and live in a cute little apartment in a small city. I love reading romantic stories as much as I love writing them. My favorite things include dancing, watching scandalous television dramas, and autumn. Lilly Avalon is a pseudonym.$10 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card {INT}a Rafflecopter giveaway/div>
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Neva Brown: How It All Started

HOW IT ALL STARTEDAt a writers’ social event not long ago, I was asked when I started writing.  Strangely enough, I remembered even after all these years. My life had changed markedly. I was no longer my dad’s top cowhand. I was the wife of a ranch foreman with two energetic little boys not yet three years old—not twins. To entertain myself, I wrote little stories—my childhood “play-like” daydreaming served me well. We lived twenty-three miles from town with no electricity and no telephone. This is a picture of the house where we lived:
The next question, of course, was what happened. I had to admit LIFE happened. We survived droughts, horse wrecks, rattlesnakes, and whatever life sent our way. I returned to college then taught teenagers for LOTS of years before retiring. Through it all, reading romance novels and dabbling at writing were my guilty pleasures.When this new acquaintance asked where I got the idea for CASEY’S COURAGE, I told him about a time I waited for my husband to get out of surgery. As I paced the hall near the waiting room, .a young man, with a halo brace to hold his neck stable, shuffled by. His hands gripped a walker while a therapist held to the wide belt around the young man’s waist.  A tiny seed of an idea sprouted in my mind. I tapped into my ranching and teaching experience along with a lot of memories and began a vicarious journey with Casey Mason and Jordan Spencer III (Tres) to create CASEY’S COURAGE. This was a breath-holding journey at times; but we finally arrived at a happy-ever-after. The writing of CASEY’S COURAGE was the most fun I’ve had in ages so I set about to write another, titled A PRETTY PENNY that will be out sometime in 2014.CASEY’S COURAGE is available at:  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Casey%27s+Courage

Blurb:Love hunkers down and hides but abides until Casey and Tres realize life without love is just existing not really living.Just as accomplished horse trainer Casey Mason, PhD feels she’s earned her independence, disaster strikes and her life is forever changed. She must put her life back together bit by piece. The obstacles and her old beliefs seem insurmountable; making her wonder if love can conquer all. Jordan Spencer III (Tres) inherits Spencer Ranch where Casey, the riding buddy of his youth, still lives. Casey, a beautiful, complex woman, creeps into his mind and heart. Bitter experiences  make him shy away from a serious relationship with a woman; yet he and Casey have a special connection. As she struggles with her rehabilitation, he micromanages her life with quiet efficiency until he pushes her past some invisible line. When Casey disappears from his life, he learns more about himself than makes him comfortable. Coming to terms with the past so he can move on to a future with Casey is a challenge that tests his mettle. 

About the Author:
Neva Brown, a retired secondary teacher/administer, now enjoys the challenge of writing romance novels and doing editing for other romance writers. She has even ventured into the social media world of Facebook, Twitter and Google+ as well as having a website; nevabrown-author@weebly.com . Her family accepts her eccentricities with equanimity. Neva spent most of her life on West Texas ranches and uses that culture and environment in many of her stories. She and her husband now live at Rio Concho West in San Angelo, Texas. They enjoy visits from their two sons and their families, are always delighted to hear from old friends, and are amazed at how well they have adjusted to ‘city’ living.Neva loves to hear from her readers. She can be reached at joneva@suddenlink.netNote: Oh yes, the picture is Neva. However, she now goes around disguised in grey hair and wrinkles. The picture was taken when she first started writing novels—been a while ago.

Kiya Trilogy Updates

To start with, Kiya 3 (Rise of a New Dynasty) is due for release in just over a month! Crazy right? The time has flown by and I've been blown away by the outpouring of support. On that note, I am setting up a Going Out With a Bang blog tour for Kiya 3. Please sign up on the form below and I'll get in contact with you soon.

My editor also contacted me and said she has begun going through the Kiya 3 manuscript. Yay! Thankfully I think most of my Branded edits are done, so when these come through they won't overlap. I was terrified of that happening. So right now I'm writing out guest posts for the Branded tour, and getting the Kiya tour lined up so I'm not overloaded.

On another note, the entire Kiya Trilogy has been signed with Audible for audio book. Sometime in the next few months they will be available. I am terribly excited by this because it will take my book to a whole new audience. It's crazy to think my work has got to this point.

It makes me think though, I really need an agent... any recommendations?


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A Day in the Life of this Author

So, many people say to me; You have such a cushy job. You get to sit at home, play with your kid, and write stories.
Well...
That's only part of it.
This is a day I live while I'm not going into my part time job at an office. Ready?

7:30am Wake up and dress.
Get breakfast. Get kid her breakfast then dress her, in that order or I'll have to dress her twice.
Hit the gym.
Get home and shower.
Clean at least one room of the house.
Hit the grocery store with toddler in tow.
Fend off a headache because she's bored while I'm shopping.
Get home, clear the bad food out of the fridge, then replace it with the new food.
Do some laundry and dishes.
Get kid and possibly myself lunch.
Have a detailed conversation about My Little Pony with a toddler.
Convince her to take a nap.
Do edits and acquisitions work.
Hubby gets home and wants to be fed. Make dinner.
Most likely some form of church function/activity/meeting in the evening, if not, a family thing.
Get kid bathed and in bed.
Spend time with hubby, without the kid to bring my mentality back to an adult level.
Squeeze in some edits and/or reading before bed.

Throw in the dog, a child's world collapsing a minimum of three times, hubby calling at awkward moments just to say "I love you" (It's super cute, but often the timing could be better) and wondering when I'll ever have the time and energy to hang with my girl friends again.

I can probably guess that the other writer mothers out there are thinking YES! Gosh!
Do you feel overwhelmed at times by everything, but feel like people think you just sit around all day and write?