Jodi Vaughn's Blog, page 10
October 6, 2014
Angi Morgan Interview
Interview Questions
1.) When did you know you wanted to be a writer?
Always? There’s never been a time when I didn’t want to be one. Crayons to laptops later…it’s the best job ever.
2.) Which author inspired you?
In the beginning there was ROSMARY ROGERS & KATHLEEN WOODIWISS. Then and always NORA!! But
August 26, 2014
Guest Author, Jax Cassidy
When did you know you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always loved the art of storytelling since I was able to write. I filled dozens of art pads and notebooks up with my fairytales. I didn’t seriously attempt to write a novel until I was about twelve or thirteen.
Which author inspire(d) you?
August 14, 2014
Exciting News! Images Eternal Cover Revealed!
How about a preview? Read on!
The blood of a Guardian, the heart of an artist, no one can hide the truth
August 11, 2014
Guest Author, Mary Behre
I’m so excited to have my friend, and fellow author, Mary Behre on my blog today! She’s here to talk about her second novel, GUARDED!
Hi Mary!!
Guarded—A sneak peek into the second Tidewater novel.
Hi Jodi! Thank you for having me as a guest on your blog. My name is Mary Behre
August 1, 2014
Upcoming Events
June 28, 2014
Summer Memories
June 18, 2014
I’m so excited that my beautiful website is up and going!...
May 20, 2014
March 30, 2014
Upcoming Events
Hi guys! I’m putting up my schedule for so you’ll know what’s coming up for April and May. My website is getting a makeover and I can’t wait to see what my web designer comes up with! There has been some talk about a contest to name my peacock that you see in my header, so be thinking of some good names!
April – TBA
May 3 – Governor’s Day in Lexington, Mississippi. I’ll be participation in the book signing.
May 13- 18 RT Convention in New Orleans, La.
March 10, 2014
Writing Process Blog Tour
Welcome to the continuing Writing Process Blog Tour where authors are invited to answer the same four questions. My thanks to Lynn Cahoon who invited me to join the tour group.
What am I working on?
I am promoting the first book in my paranormal romance trilogy, VEILED SECRETS. The second book, VEILED ENCHANTMENT, will be out later this year.
Here’s a snippet about VEILED SECRETS. Enjoy!
“When Fairies and Demons collide, all hell breaks loose.”
Celeste Hart has never been accepted by society because of her dark visions and has vowed to let nothing stop her from uncovering what she is, good, bad or evil. But she is distracted from her quest when sexy Eric Nordstrom charms his way into her heart and into her bed. He leaves her even more confused by her intense feelings for him and she soon realizes their one night of passion has resulted in something that will change them forever, a child.
CEO Eric Nordstrom has no interest romance and even less in a relationship. His company has always been his mistress, but he can’t stop thinking about the elusive Celeste, who has made him feel more in one night than he has in his entire lifetime. When he learns of the pregnancy, he convinces Celeste to marry him on the pretense of keeping the company from another scandal while trying to seduce her back into his arms.
While Celeste tries to fit into Eric’s elite world, she discovers her visions are a result of having Fae blood. When the vengeful Queen of the Fairies sends a demon army to take her unborn child, Celeste must embrace her fairy heritage and enlist Eric’s help in her fight. Thrust into a world he doesn’t understand yet determined to protect the woman he loves, Eric joins forces with Celeste to protect their unborn child from the evil that has invaded their home.
Fate brought them together, will destiny rip them apart?
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
I write paranormal romance, which is sub-genre of romance which blends fantasy with romance, my two favorite topics! My characters, even though they have supernatural abilities, still have to deal with real life difficulties, just on a much stronger level. Nothing says I love you like giving up your life to protect your woman from a demon. *wink*
Why do I write what I do?
I’ve always loved fairy tales, even now. I want my characters to have super human abilities, whether they are fairies or werewolves, so that they can overcome impossible odds and make the villain pay.
How does your writing process work?
I try to write during the week and take the weekend off to be with my family. Balancing writing and family obligations has been a struggle. This year I’m learning how to manage my time better and “be in the moment” instead of thinking of my next story.
I am a pantser. I hate plotting. But I do start with a rough outline of where I want the story to go. Once I have that, I start writing. I write anywhere from 10 to 20 pages a day to get my first draft done. After it’s done, I don’t look at it for a week. I go back and start revising it. It then goes to my critique partner who gives me her valued opinion.
I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
Your next traveling companions are :
A fifth generation Texan, Jodi Thomas chooses to set the majority of her novels in her home state. When not working on a novel or inspiring students to pursue a writing career, Thomas enjoys traveling with her husband, Tom, renovating a historic home they bought in Amarillo, and “checking up” on their two grown sons.
Gina Danna is a historian living in historic St. Louis, Missouri where her love of history has led her to two degrees in it, working as a museum educator and curator, being a Civil War reenactor and college instructor, typing her historical romance novels under the guidance of her three dogs, three cats, and her horse.
KC Klein is an award winning, multi-published author who’s lived most of her life with her head in the clouds and nose buried in a book. She did stop reading long enough to make a home with a real life hero, her husband, for over eighteen years. A mother of two precious girls, she spends her time slaying dragons, saving princesses, and championing the belief in the happily-ever-after.
