Guest Blog and Giveaway with LJ Hadaway

Can you tellreaders a little bit about yourself and what inspired to write in thisparticular genre?
I have worked  in the chemical addiction field for manyyears, I've encountered so many family members that asked how they can helptheir son, or daughter, mom or dad. When I thought about writing DarkSide Of Purgatory, it began with a thought of how to illustrate addiction- oraddict thinking- to the family. How to put family members into the "thinkingmind- of an addict.  At the same time, Iwanted to give the readers the feel of the family members and what they mayexperience. Besides all that, I had to have a story and character that peoplewould like-/ relate to.
What is it aboutthe paranormal, in particular ghosts and ghouls that fascinates you so much? 
I like the idea of my own rules for the "ghostworld." There are general things that everyone "expects" in a ghost story, butso many things you can dream up. What does Purgatory look like? Certainly notgreen trees, and butterflies, bluebirds singing.



Please tell usabout your latest release.
Dark Side Of Purgatory
Let me tell you a bit about JaxonSlater. He's the bad boy you had a crush on in high school- maybe a littlelater. He's got that crazy, crooked grin that makes your heart skip a beat-when it's directed at you- and a wink that causes you to blush- even when youdon't want to. He's the guy you'd like to date- or spend the night with- buthe's certainly not marriage material!
He's got a great sense of humor andyou like him fine sober. Trouble is, he doesn't seem to like himself much thatway. Figures he's better off after he takes a drink---or two..or more. He's the guy, that when you hearsirens from far away, your first thought is, "Hope it's not Slater."
Come on, go with Jaxon Slatersomewhere you've never been before…Purgatory. Maybe you can help him stay onthe right path- help him redeem himself. You won't regret it.


 Do you have a formula for developing characters? Like do youcreate a character sketch or list of attributes before you start writing or doyou just let the character develop as you write? 
I'll start out with a picture in mind- or one I've gotten off the netor out of a magazine. Then I write out several things ( I have a form) Whatdoes my charter like? What are his fears- his dreams. And sometimes during astory, the character may surprise me and ends up doing something that I had notexpected. They kind of take on a life of their own.

Do you write indifferent genres?
Oh yes! I have writtena suspense, One Step Ahead Of Danger, a contemporary- Life Choices, and willhave another contemporary out in May, (Don't Mess With ) Clear Lake Women,(GLBT content)
Do you find itdifficult to write in multiple genres? 
NO!I love it!

Other thanwriting, what are some of your interests, hobbies or passions in life? 
I love to read- ( duh!) also enjoy sewingand quilting has become a passion lately. Like to camp. Walk on beach, and…Ilove Las Vegas!

Where can readersfind you on the web? www.lindahadaway.com   e mail ljhadaway@hotmail.com
What can readersexpect next from you? 
I'm working on asqueal for Dark Side.
Would you like toleave readers with a little teaser or excerpt from the book?
"So,you're here too?"
"Uh?"Jaxon responded, unsure if he heard him right. He smiled back. "I'm having thiscrazy dream. It's funny you being here, I haven't thought about you in...." Hestopped. Jaxon's eyes squinted a bit, trying to pull up an old memory. It cameto him. "I thought you were...." His voice trailed off.
"Dead?"Shorts answered.
Jaxonnodded.
Shortslooked passed Jaxon, staring at what seemed like nothing, and paused. His voicewas low and heavy, as if coming from a deep well. "One hellav'a pile up on mybike."
Jaxonremembered hearing about it now. Shorts going too fast around a corner on hisHarley, grazing a telephone pole. Tipping sideways, the only thing in his waywas the damn guide wire, bolted into the ground.
His forehead furrowed deep callingup the memory...taking his head clean off. Jaxon glanced at Shorts' neck, butthe turtleneck he wore hid any...scars. He shuddered again. A feeling ofanxiety began to stir in his stomach.

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DARK SIDE OF PURGATORY
By L.J. Hadaway

Jaxon Slater was the life-of-the-party- guy until one day he woke up in Purgatory. He runs into a mean bunch of ...guys...an unlikely guide and... possible redemption. His quest is finding a certain young woman and steering her away from the path of Destruction that killed him. He will need to face the wreckage of his past. Old temptations linger. Dark forces shadow his path.

Book Trailer http://youtu.be/UEQ83Rxn-7Y

Long blurb

Everyone knows Jaxon Slater. He's the life-of-the-party guy. He's the fun guy we want to invite to our out door barbeques but not marry our daughters. He is our nephew, the next-door neighbor who drinks too much, a friend of a friend that overdosed on heroin. He's the class clown in high school that was always in trouble from drinking and driving.

Jaxon Slater has 'pushed the envelope' and tried to scam his way through most of his life. He's charismatic and good-looking. Many things come easy to Jaxon. Sobriety isn't one of them. He's tried staying clean numerous times but always falls back into relapse, using one more time. His long time sponsor had warned him plenty... His last use of heroin landed him dead-in Purgatory.

Jaxon believes he is having a terrible nightmare until he finds an old friend and recalls how he died. Reality sets in and Jaxon begins to learn the rules of the strange land. He runs into a mean bunch of guys, an unlikely guide and... possible redemption. His quest is to find a certain young woman and steer her away from the path of Destruction that killed him. In doing so, he will need to face the wreckage of his past. Old temptations linger and Dark forces shadow his path. Jaxon has no idea his journey will take him to an abyss of his deepest fears.




About the Author:

I live in a small town in Washington State near the Cascade Mountains. I have worked in the Human Services field for thirty years, mainly in chemical addition. My writing genre has taken me to different arenas: suspense- One Step Ahead Of Danger, contemporary-Life Choices and now, with Dark Side Of Purgatory, the paranormal.

Writing has always been a great passion of mine and seeing my books published in the last few years, has certainly made my dreams come true.

I hope that you, the reader, will share your thoughts about this book with me. Please drop me a line at: ljhadaway@hotmail.com

I make my own book trailers, which you can view at: www.lindahadaway.com

Thank you for reading…..If you have a "Jaxon Slater" in your life, please remember him in your prayers. There's always hope.



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