Hi Jessica. Welcome back to Books-n-Kisses.
Can you please share with us a little about yourself.
Thank you so much for having me on Books-n-Kisses again! Not only am I an author, but I am also a wife and mother of two energetic children. I write contemporary and science fiction romance ranging from sweet to erotica. My stories may include clones, or a sexy alien or two. They are set on Earth, in space, and on faraway planets. I passed on my love of reading to my children, and enjoy stories from a multitude of genres and heat levels. When I get the chance, I like to go for long and fast walks.
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Have you always wanted to be an author?
I’ve always enjoyed writing and thought of it as a hobby. I wrote my first romance story in grade seven, called It Starts With A Kiss. But, it wasn’t until I was on maternity leave with my second child that I considered submitting a story to have it published on something other than my computer.
What is your most interesting writing quirk?
I have a bad habit of grinding my teeth while I’m writing, so I’m usually chewing gum while I’m penning my stories.
Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
Alien Lover released in December, and although classed as erotica, it is “a story of love so deep that it cannot be defined by time or galaxies.” Here’s the blurb:
Unconvinced of her fiancé’s demise, Molly combs the galaxy to search for him. As her supplies run low, she is forced to turn around and set a course for Earth, alone. But, a Moloxian Starcruiser halts her retreat, and the single passenger transports onto her ship without permission. Taser in hand to defend herself, she is startled as the form remolds into her fiancé. Has Diego found her or is her tired mind playing tricks?
I also had two stories release in January, Made For Her and Accidental Romance.
How did you come with the idea for this story?
I’m not sure. I guess it just popped into my mind. It was the first erotica story that I started for The Edge line, but the last one I finished. It took a while for Molly to tell me her story.
Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?
Sure! I’m working on two stories right now. The first is Never Gonna Desert You, which is the sequel to my sci-fi/dystopian story, Never Gonna Let You Go. And the second is His Alien Virgin, another 1Night Stand story, where the heroine is the step-sister to the two heroes in Satin Sheets in Space. I also have the first book in my new Alien Next Door series with my editor.
I have many more sequels I plan to write this year as well as some stand-alones.
Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?
I’ve met a lot of wonderful authors who live close to me already, but I’d absolutely love to meet my critique partners, DL Jackson, Layna Pimentel, Rebecca Royce, and Zee Monodee. Not only are they all fabulous authors, but they are great people. I’d love to meet them in person.
What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?
Many authors say to keep writing. I agree with that somewhat, but if you don’t know the mistakes you are making, it is much more difficult to improve your craft. Therefore, I suggest taking courses in the genre you want to write, plus, have your work critiqued by others who write in the genre.
Can you share with us something off your bucket list.
I’d love to visit Alaska and Hawaii.
What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
Um, there are SO many book on my bookshelves, and even more on my Kindle and Kobo that I’m anxious to read. I, honestly, can’t choose just one. As for a book I can’t wait for that isn’t released yet, that would be the next book in The Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Opal ended on such a cliffhanger that I NEED to know what happens next.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thank you again for having me on your blog, Kelly! I’m hosting a giveaway during the Alien Lover tour. Any comments left during the tour will count as an entry toward the prize, an eBook copy of Crash Landing or The Power of Three, plus book swag. Contest is international. Winner will be announced February 28, 2013.
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Thanks again, Kelly, for having me on Books-n-Kisses! 🙂