Books-n-Kisses is pleased to have Jessica Lee on the blog again today.
Jessica, can you please share with us a little about yourself
Let’s see… I’m a wife, mother, former science geek with a passion for writing romance novels filled with alpha male characters who bite.
Have you always wanted to be an author?
Believe it or not, if someone had told me 20 years ago that I’d end up becoming a published author, I would have sworn they were crazy. Back in college, I would drop a course if I had to write a paper. lol I just don’t think I’d found the right inspiration until later in life when I picked up my first paranormal romance.
What is your most interesting writing quirk?
Possibly that I’m neither a plotter or a pantzer. lol I’m a little of both worlds. I always know the beginning of a new story and how it may end, and then I plot a little bit at a time as I go along.
Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
My latest release is Undying Embrace, A Novel of the Enclave, book two.
In Undying Embrace we learn more about Enclave warrior Arran MacLain and the female member of the team, Gabrielle Stevens who’s claimed his heart. Both carry a ton of baggage from their past, and because of those issues, they continue to fight their attraction.
Arran is vampire on a mission to find his partner, Markus, the male who betrayed not only him but the Enclave. During his search, he runs into Gabrielle who is on a mission herself to locate her missing sister. Together, they have to put aside their personal pain and join forces to fight the evil that’s invaded both their worlds.
How did you come with the idea for this story?
As with most of my stories, I usually have no idea how they pop into my head. lol This is book two, so Arran and Gabrielle’s story had already sparked in Undying Destiny. Somehow my characters invent themselves inside my head and come to life as I pen their story.
Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?
Currently I’m working on book three in the Ariel Estate series, Breaking the Ice. This series features my lion shifters! Next, I return to finishing book four in the Enclave series. Book three, Undying Desire, I expect Entangled Publishing to release the novel sometime in early 2014.
Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?
I’ve met Karen Marie Moning briefly once before at a luncheon and book signing, but it would be such an honor and amazing to spend a work day with her and pick her brain. lol For me, she is a master story teller!
What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?
Never give up, and never stop honing your craft. In my opinion, no matter how long you’ve been writing, there is always something more to learn.
Can you share with us something off your bucket list.
My bucket list…hmm…I’ve always wanted to travel through Ireland and Scotland on an extended vacation and tour all the beautiful castles.
What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
Oh, that would be Styxx by Sherrilyn Kenyon. It’s next on my list followed by KMM’s upcoming release Burned!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thank you so much Books ‘n Kisses for the opportunity to stop by on my tour! Great questions!
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Gabrielle Steven’s sister is missing. Her hunt for clues brings her face to face with the one vampire she can’t forget. Their missions combine and thrust them into the heart of evil. Will their passion be enough to overcome the pain from their past, or will their dark desires destroy them both?
Giveaway
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Author bio:
Almost every author’s bio states they’ve been writing since they learned how to read. It’s what they’ve always wanted to do. Well, my journey wasn’t so straight and narrow. I was a nurse for over twenty years and hold a bachelor’s degree in science with a major in biology. So as you can see, my career path had originally gone in the opposite direction. I didn’t discover my passion for the craft until after I’d had my son and decided to work part-time.
I’ve always loved to read but had never read a paranormal romance. Then one night at work on break, I began reading Karen Marie Moning’s Spell of the Highlander. I couldn’t believe what I’d been missing, and I immediately fell in love with the genre.
I wanted to write like that. I wanted to create worlds where others could find the same escape and fascination I did when I read my first sensual paranormal romance.
And I hope that’s what I’ve accomplished in my work. Please dive in, hold on tight, and enjoy the adventure. Just be careful in the dark—you might find more than you expected waiting for you there.
Jessica Lee lives in the southeastern United States with her husband and son. She loves writing and can’t wait for that quiet time each day when her son is in school, and she can get lost in another place and world with the fantastical, sexy creatures in her head.
She’s a member of Romance Writers of America, FF&P, and Carolina Romance Writers.
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Thank you for introducing me to a new author!
sounds a great book..and thx u for hosting this giveaway 🙂
Thank you so much,
Great interview! I love this book and I highly recommend it. Thanks for sharing it and the giveaway. evamillien at gmail dot com
This is a new author and series for me. I can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway! bpatrick64113@sbcglobal.net
Thanks so much, ladies for stopping by today and checking out my interview! Best of luck to you all with the giveaway! Happy Reading