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Random Fan with Sydney Logan

This month’s Random Fan is Sydney Logan. Sydney is a fellow author and we met her online a few years ago. Sydney has published several novels and is about release her latest, Soldier On.  The release day for her book is June 20, but you can pre-order a paperback now via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Sydney-Logan/dp/0692219242/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402074379&sr=1-3&keywords=sydney+logan

Many thanks to Sydney for signing on for this experiment with us.

Sydney: Congrats on your debut novel! What is your favorite aspect of publishing so far? What causes you the most anxiety?

Morgan and Jennifer: Thank you, Sydney. For us, our favorite thing about publishing Exposure was the opportunity to improve the story through the editing process. When we submitted to Omnific, the publisher received our second draft of the manuscript. Even so, our editor encouraged us to explore avenues we had initially hesitated to pursue. Although the editing process had its challenges, we knew the story was benefiting as a result.

The biggest anxiety we had to deal with was the waiting period between having our book accepted for publication and the release of the novel. We knew we had a fun story that people would enjoy, and it’s a real joy being able to share it with everyone now.

Morgan and Jennifer: Your latest novel, Soldier On, is scheduled for release on June 20. Can you tell us a bit about the story? What was your inspiration in writing it?

Sydney: Soldier On is about a college senior named Steph who lost her dad in Desert Storm. Because she never met her father, she’s always had a sort of irrational hatred for anything military related. She’s very focused on school. No dating. No partying. She’s just focused on graduation and getting her teaching degree. She meets Brandon at a New Year’s Eve costume party, and even though he’s dressed up as a soldier, she’s instantly attracted to him. Of course, she finds out later that his disguise is more than just a random costume, so Steph has to come to terms with the fact that she’s fallen in love with a soldier. Brandon is focused on graduation, too, but for entirely different reasons. His dad is a retired major general, and Brandon has always been expected to follow in his father’s military footsteps. Now that Brandon’s dad suffers from dementia, he is even more determined to please his father. But now that he’s met Steph, he’s not so sure he wants a military life. It’s definitely a coming-of-age story about growing up and having to make decisions you never thought you’d have to make.

Inspiration came from many different places for Soldier On. I was in the mood to write a New Adult novel that actually took place on a college campus, and I really, really wanted to write about a soldier. I didn’t, however, want to write about war, so I decided to make Brandon an ROTC student. I have a close friend whose mother had been battling Alzheimer’s for a while, and my friend had told me that someday, I should write a book about it. I don’t know if she even remembers saying it, but I always remembered it, and that’s where the inspiration for Brandon’s story comes from.

Sydney: I’m fascinated by the fact that you collaborate in your writing. What happens if you disagree on a particular plot point? How do you resolve that issue?

Morgan and Jennifer: Any time we disagree in writing, we each present our individual cases. So far, we’ve been able to hear one another out and come to a solution. We’ve been married for a while now and, over time, we’ve learned how to work through disagreements whether they have anything to with writing or not. The most important is to let one person talk while the other one listens.

Morgan and Jennifer: We’ve noticed that your stories tend to take place within the setting of Appalachia. Can you tell us a bit about why this part of the world is important in your writings?

Sydney: Appalachia is important in my writing because that’s where I was raised (and still live today). I think it’s important to show a side of Appalachia that’s very different from what people may see on television or in the news. Yes, we’re rural, and yes, we have communities that have been destroyed by poverty and meth, but we also have good-hearted, friendly people who are educated, well-read, and truly love living in the country. It’s a beautiful place, and it’s important to me that I showcase that in my stories. That being said, I’m sure I’ll change locales eventually. Soldier On actually takes place in a fictional college town in Indiana, but Brandon, my hero, is from Eastern Kentucky. I just couldn’t leave the mountains completely out of the story. :)

Sydney: I know we’re all music lovers. If you could pick three songs for the soundtrack of your lives together, which three would you choose and why?

Morgan and Jennifer: It’s difficult to narrow down to three songs, but here are the ones that came to mind first.

One More Story – Peter Cetera: It’s a song that was Important to us in our youth. Now, the song has a new meaning to us as adults and writers.

World to Me – Huey Lewis & The News: This is officially “our song”. It was chosen early in our relationship, and it was also the song that was played for the first dance at our wedding.

The Swing of Things – a-ha: We have varied musical tastes, but we both love the music of a-ha and agree that this song is one of their best.

Morgan and Jennifer: Which one of your books would you like to see made into a movie and why?

Sydney: Soldier On is so fresh in my mind that my first instinct is to choose that one, but many readers have told me that Lessons Learned “reads” like a movie. Plus, Matt’s story would be very timely and socially relevant.

(Jennifer: Having read Lessons Learned, I agree with my fellow readers! :)

Exposure Blog Tour: My Reading Lounge

My Reading Lounge:

Italian reader, writer, dreamer.

Website: http://myreadinglounge.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @RaumTweet

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyReadingLounge

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4768723-raum

Today’s stop on the blog tour is My Reading Lounge.We’ve known Raum for several years now and were delighted when she opted to make a promo post on the blog. We are honored to have Exposure spotlighted.  Be sure to pop over and wave hello.

http://myreadinglounge.blogspot.com/2014/06/lets-talk-about-exposure-by-mjlocklear.html

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

 

Exposure Blog Tour: Bound By Passion

Bound By Passion:

Best-selling author of sensual tales. Romance that crosses many genres. Drop by my site for lots of FREE reads and other great things! Indulge… #RomFantasy

Website: http://boundpassion.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @DenyseBridger

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Romance.and.Fantasy

Today’s stop on the blog tour is Bound By Passion. We were delighted when Denyse opted to make a promo post on the blog and are honored to have Exposure spotlighted.  Be sure to pop over and wave hello.

http://boundpassion.blogspot.com/2014/06/exposure-mjlocklear.html?zx=ff74a60c09188ed3

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

Exposure Blog Tour: Chicks Looking For A Book Fix

Chicks Looking For A Book Fix

My name is Keisha Carpenter. I was born and raised in North Carolina and still currently live there with my husband and kids. I have always enjoyed reading, ever since I was in 5th grade and my mom bought me a Goosebumps book by R.L. Stine, I was hooked and had to have every book by R.L. Stine that came out.  As I grew older I still read but not as often, that is until the FSOG trilogy came along. FSOG brought out the inner book-whore in me that I never knew existed. Reading for me, turned into a full blown addiction. I was and still am always on the hunt for my next book fix. I love reading YA, New Adult, Paranormal, and Erotica.

So far starting this blog has been a great experience, I am learning as I go. I have met some amazing people along the way. The main reason I started this blog is to share my love of reading, give readers some ideas of what to read next, and to help promote authors. This blog is still unfinished and I there is a lot more I would like to add. So be patient please as I continue to add and update my blog.

Contact Info and Links:

Email: chickslookingforabookfix@gmail.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Chickslookingforabookfix

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarpenterKeisha (Chicks Book Fix)

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/28723711-chicks-looking-for-a-book-fix (feel free to follow or friend)

Today’s stop on the blog tour isChicks Looking For A Book Fix. We were delighted when Keisha opted to make a promo post on the blog and are honored to have Exposure spotlighted.  Be sure to pop over and wave hello.

http://chickslookingforabookfix.wordpress.com/

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

 

Exposure Blog Tour: BestSellers & BestStellars

BestSellers & BestStellars

We are ladies who love to read.  We were brought together through the love of a great book. They say that books have the power to change lives, we believe these words to be true.

A good book should leave you… slightly exhausted at the end.  You live several lives while reading it.  ~William Styron, interview, Writers at Work, 1958

A dirty book is rarely dusty.  ~Author Unknown

Books can be dangerous.  The best ones should be labeled “This could change your life.”  ~Helen Exley

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.  ~Francis Bacon

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid. ~Jane Austen

Website: http://bestsellersandbeststellars.com/

Twitter: @BestStellars

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestSellersBestStellarsofRomance?fref=ts

Today’s stop on the blog tour is BestSellers & BestStellars. We were delighted when Margie opted to make a promo post on the blog and are honored to have Exposure spotlighted.  Margie has also posted a review on her site, so be sure to pop over and wave hello.

http://bestsellersandbeststellars.com/blog-tour-stop-exposure-morgan-jennifer-locklear/

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

Exposure Blog Tour: The Avid Book Collector

The Avid Book Collector:

Texas girl, mom, compulsive shopper, chocolate lover, book hoarder, avid reader, bird watcher and pet lover. I will read just about anything…except zombies – I hate zombies! I support indie authors:)

Website: http://www.avidbookcollector.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @bookhoarder68

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avidbookcollector?fref=ts

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3093830-tamara

Today’s stop on the blog tour is The Avid Book Collector. We were delighted when Tamara opted to make a promo post on the blog and are honored to have Exposure spotlighted.  Be sure to pop over and wave hello.

http://avidbookcollector.blogspot.com/2014/06/book-review-exposure-by-jennifer-morgan.html?spref=tw

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

 

Exposure Blog Tour: The Page Princess

The Page Princess:

Reviewer & Reader of all books from the sweet to the spicy.

Website: http://www.thepageprincess.com/

Twitter: @ThePagePrincess

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepageprincess

Today’s stop on the blog tour is The Page Princess. We were delighted when this blog opted to make a promo post and are honored to have Exposure spotlighted.  Be sure to pop over and wave hello.

http://www.thepageprincess.com/2014/06/review-and-release-blitz-exposure-by.html

Don’t forget that we’re hosting a giveaway on our facebook page.  The rules are pretty simple – give our facebook page a Like and you can enter to win a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’ll draw for a winner when our facebook page hits 1,000 Likes!  You can visit our page here: https://www.facebook.com/MorganandJenniferLocklear

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

Exposure Blog Tour: Bookish Temptations

Bookish Temptations:

I started this book blog because I have a passion for reading, and for those who write. I want to share that passion with people and I want to promote reading however I can.

I have 2 great passions in life. Travel and reading. I’ve been lucky enuff to have lived on both coasts, and visited a lot of places in between. Although I have lived in NC for 2o years now I will always consider San Francisco and the Bay Area to be home in my heart. I have Canadian roots via a beloved grandma, so I’ve been there too. I love all things French and British, and enjoyed my best vacay ever in France a few years ago.

I learned to read before I went to school, and I read fast. I consider that to be both a blessing and a curse. I was one of those children forever getting caught reading in bed when I was supposed to be sleeping. I read every day. Period. I like genres of all kinds, but my faves are Romance, Erotica, Paranormal/Fantasy. I have a special place in my heart for several books/series and the authors who gave us such fabulous reads. These include Gabriel’s Inferno, The Fifty series, Outlander series, Fever series, and Twilight series. I enjoy YA as well.

As I said I love erotica, but only if it’s written well. Also, I actually like it when authors make me wait for it awhile. Give me lots of long, slow, passionate kisses, and make me burn 1st. What can make or break a great read for me is this. I want UST, love, loss/sacrifice, and redemption. Don’t give me a happy ending unless the characters earned it. And, I want strong, defined characters. If they’re wishy washy I won’t love them. Finally, I prefer very descriptive writing, but don’t overwhelm me with it. In all things balance is good.

Website: http://bookishtemptations.com/

Twitter: @BookTemptations

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bookish-Temptations/255688624600424

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/6843950-bookish-temptations

 

It’s no secret that we have a long-standing affiliation with Bookish Temptations.  Morgan posts a monthly column and I have interviewed and reviewed authors there.  Because of our relationship with the site, we know their standards are high. We’re so eager to see what they have to say about Exposure today.  For many reasons, it would mean a lot to us personally if our book is well-received at BT. Be sure to stop by the site and say hello.

 

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

 

 

Exposure Blog Tour: Reading & Writing Between The Wines

Reading Between The Wines:

I am an avid reader, baker, teacher, mom and foodie living in sunny South Florida.

I look forward to bringing you exciting blog posts and reviews on books, authors, wine and food.

Please enjoy reading and sharing my blog with others.

You can follow my blog on Facebook too. https://www.facebook.com/ReadingandWr...

~Susi

Website: http://readingbetweenthewinesblog.com/

Twitter: @Read_Wine_Blog

 

One of the stops on today’s blog tour is Reading & Writing Between The Wines.  You may remember that Susi appeared on our blog a few months ago in our Random Fan segment.  Today she is reviewing Exposure, and we are eager to see what she thought about the story.  If you enjoy food, wine, and books, be sure to visit Susi at her blog and tell her we sent you!  We send our thanks to Susi for choosing to spotlight Exposure.  It means a great deal to us that she’s helping to spread the word about our book.

http://readingbetweenthewinesblog.com/2014/06/10/blog-tour-review-and-excerpt-exposure-by-morgan-and-jennifer-locklear-mjlocklear/

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer

 

 

 

 

Exposure Blog Tour: Northwest Prime

Today, we’re returning to Northwest Prime for a live radio interview at 2 PM Pacific time. This Seattle based show spotlights emerging artists and showcases nice people doing great things from the Northwest, the USA and across the globe.  The show is broadcast every day on Seattle Wave Radio.

You can listen online by clicking on the following link:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/northwestprime/2014/06/10/romance-authors-morgan-and-jennifer-locklear

Last week, we had a great time speaking with the show’s host, Lori, when we kicked off the blog tour for Exposure. We’re looking forward to spending more time together this afternoon and send our thanks to Lori for welcoming us back so soon!

If you haven’t given our facebook page a Like, we encourage you to do so.  We’re hosting a 1,000 Likes contest there and as soon as we hit that milestone, one lucky winner will receive a signed paperback of Exposure.  We’re closing in on 700 as I type this so we’re getting close to reaching that goal.

Thanks and Take Care,

Morgan & Jennifer