Author to Author: J.M Davies Discusses Revenge of the Witch

Hey there my little bibliophiles! This week we're going to do things a little bit different because, well I have the flu and I'm not filming myself. This week I am excited to introduce you to J.M. Davies, and her latest release Revenge of The Witch.

First, let's get to know Jennifer. I asked her three questions:

Me: What got you into writing?

J.M. Davies: "I was actually going through some deep emotional stuff at the time. I had left my family back in Wales and found myself returning to the States for the second time. As I sat in my new home with my kids and husband thinking of all I had left behind, the character of Mia Childs was created. She was my first protagonist in my first YA fantasy novel, The Promise. I had never written a book before but penned that story in several notebooks inside 4 months. I eventually moved onto the computer, much quicker! But, it took me four years to re-write, edit and get it published, but I did it. From that moment on writing has become one of my greatest loves." 

Me: Who is your favorite author in your genre? 

J.M. Davies: "Yikes, that is hard. I love so many. One that always sticks out for me is Deborah Harkness and her All Souls trilogy. Just talking about her makes me want to go back and pick up her books to read. I love her writing. In fact, as I write this, I’m reminded of a quote by Author J. K. Rowling. “I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.”  

Me: How did you create the character of Ella Masters in The Rise of Orion series? 

J.M. Davies: "I knew when I started to think about creating my first paranormal adult romance, I wanted my character to be a witch, but not in the traditional way. Then, I had this idea that transformed the entire story. The character Ella was hung as a witch in the sixteenth century and in every life that follows that title haunts her." 

However, she isn’t a witch, but a soul-shifter born from the clan of Ariana, the cursed moon goddess. Ella can be re-born into another life up to five times in order for her to meet her soul-mate, but if she doesn’t meet him by then, death is eternal or so the legend says. I love exploring the character of Ella. She is a strong woman, battle worn from all the betrayals in her previous lives, and unwilling to trust or fall in love. She is a survivor. A healer. A warrior. But when she meets the one, everything changes."

Now that you know a little bit about Jennifer, check out the following video and read about her latest release Revenge of the Witch. 

Revenge of the Witch

Throughout her many lives, soul-shifter Ella Masters has been betrayed by men, and hunted by the Elusti, but that changed the day she met her soul-mate Marcus. However, when Zephra, a witch, predicts the end of days, it brings her maternity leave to an abrupt halt. Working as an agent at Orion, Ella vows to destroy her adversary once and for all. 

Temporary leader of the private security firm, Marcus Drayton, has a mission to prevent all-out war. Attempting to forge an alliance between the humans and the supernatural races looks unlikely as the body count continues to sweep over the East Coast, and on the home front. As the stakes increase, lives are forever changed, and a need to confess a dark secret to his wife haunts him.

When Ella unravels a mystery—her world implodes. And when the true identity of the enemy is revealed—she learns revenge is a poison that ruptures the heart and devours the soul.

Will her love for Marcus survive when destiny calls? 

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

I am happy to announce The Cost of Fame is NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Here's what one reviewer had to say after reading an advanced copy of The Cost of Fame:

"Wow! Emotional, heartfelt and chilling! I couldn’t put this book down. I loved the characters and couldn’t get enough of them. Their story was a crazy whirlwind of love and suspense. It was dark and gritty with an ending that will leave you breathless. Contemporary romance isn’t my go to genre but I would definitely recommend this series to not only fans of the genre but also anyone looking for a beautiful haunting love story." - A. Martinez Goodreads

Now, if you haven't read the first book in The Fame Series, you may want to skip reading the next section and CLICK HERE to purchase THE RISE TO FAME.

What if getting everything you ever wanted cost you the only one you ever loved?

One night. One stupid night. That's all it took to tear Alex’s world apart and rip her heart in two. Thanks to Richard’s plan she believes Colin committed the ultimate betrayal and she can’t imagine ever forgiving him.

With Colin out of the way, Richard thinks his path to Alexandra is clear. But when he discovers a megastar is also vying for her affection, Richard is forced to up his game. With his obsession out of control, he takes drastic measures leaving Alex no choice. The only way to protect the people she loves is to agree to Richard’s terms and let Colin go forever.

After reluctantly giving her the space she requested, Colin returns home from a movie shoot determined to win Alex back. He won’t stop until she is back in his arms where she belongs. But she isn’t making it easy. Despite her continued attempts to push him away, it’s obvious she still loves him. Something isn’t right. If Colin doesn’t figure it out soon, one of them will be forced to pay the ultimate price.

Not all stories have a happy ending. Will Colin and Alex get theirs or will their love be The Cost of Fame?

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Excerpt from The Rise to Fame

Brief synopsis of The Rise to Fame: Against all odds, Colin Riley and Alexandra Vaughn are making names for themselves in Hollywood. But their dreams may crumble when the man with the power to destroy their careers becomes obsessed with the love of Colin's life.

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WARNING: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE  (Although I used symbols in the for this post) 

The tension hung heavy in the air between them. Luckily, their characters spent a good portion of the play fighting, so the intensity worked. Sergio praised their performances telling them how impressed he was with their rewrite. “Let’s run through the last scene and then we can call it a night,” he said.

Like the true professional she was, Alex steeled herself, taking her place on stage ignoring her sweaty palms and pretending it didn’t feel like a pile of cinderblocks was crushing down on her chest. The last scene involved a kiss. The thought of Colin’s lips on hers was too much right now.

She knew he was blowing her off. Like a naïve school girl, she swallowed every line he fed her as though she was starving for it. Tears formed in her eyes as she resided herself to the fact that once again, she had allowed herself to be played. She blinked them away and sucked in a deep breath pushing it out quickly.

Colin stood on the opposite side of the stage watching her. She was doing an excellent job trying to hide her emotions. To the casual onlooker, they appeared to be nothing more than two actors rehearsing. No one would guess they were lovers on the brink of implosion. But he could see the confusion and disappointment taking its toll, stealing a bit of the light from her eyes. He felt it when she stiffened every time he touched her, as though the contact physically burned her.

The longer they rehearsed, the harder it was for her to keep up the façade. Oh s#%t. Her lower lids were getting shiny and watery. If she started crying right now, he would lose it. It was everything he could do not to wrap his arms around her and apologize for being so cold. He wanted to kiss away her tears, hating himself knowing he was the cause of them.

Alex recited her lines doing her best to get lost in the character, but it was difficult. The dialogue was emotional and echoed what they were going through – a couple on the verge of break up because of the secrets between them. She wondered if somehow, Colin had allowed his own fears to come out through the writing.

When it came time for the kiss, Alex tried to remain unaffected, but the moment their lips touched she knew all her efforts had been in vain. The kiss was tentative at first but quickly turned deep and sensual, like two lovers coming together after years apart.

The inexplicable response that overtook her body every time they touched was reacting inside her like sexual napalm blowing away all reason. She attempted to break away, but Colin tightened his hold around her waist until all the anger she was bottling up came flooding out. She pressed her hands to his chest pushing him away, pounding her fist against him, but he kept kissing her refusing to let her go. His hand gripped her hair almost violently, steadying her head until she finally succumbed allowing her fury to give way to passion and her carnal need for him to take over. Her hands framed his face and slid into his soft locks.

“Cut!” Sergio shouted for the second time before they heard him. “You guys are really going to have to tone it down for the play. Although, I do like the whole beating his chest thing. We should keep that.”

Alex pulled away breaking Colin’s hold. “You really are one hell of an actor.”

“Shall we run it one more time?” Sergio asked.

“No. I think I’ve had enough for one day. We’re done here,” she replied giving Colin a glare so icy he felt his balls shrink. She gathered her things, leaving him standing on stage alone.

Let her go, Riley. It’s for the best. He watched her walk away from him until she disappeared out the door.

“F#%k!” He leaped from the stage, chasing after her, running so hard and fast his feet almost came out from under him. Letting her go may be the right thing, but he couldn’t do it. She belonged with him.

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Motivation: You Can Make Excuses or You Can Make Progress

The last few weeks I have been doing posts highlighting up and coming authors, and if I don't have one to highlight, I do something funny or crazy. This week I wanted to do something a little more personal. I have seen a lot of people getting down on themselves or struggling. I know how hard it is. I know sometimes it gets so overwhelming that you want to give it up. But that's when you need to push the hardest.

If you are feeling defeated, please check out my video. Hopefully, it will give you some inspiration.

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Book Boyfriends

This week I discuss why we love our book boyfriends and why men shouldn't be jealous. And check out the list below showing some of the best book boyfriends.

Book Boyfriends. We love'em. We need'em. We all have our favorites. Who's your favorite? Who have you read and who do you want to read?

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Shay Stone Discusses Driving in Atlanta

Since I don't have an author this week, I decided to share what I think is a funny story with you guys. Check it out and don't forget to purchase The Rise to Fame. Click the following link to get your copy today: https://books2read.com/b/4AYpAK

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The Rise to Fame

Colin Riley's past wasn't a pretty one. He'd worked hard to bury his demons. So when he crossed paths with Alexandra Vaughn, the daughter of the man that almost destroyed his life, he should have run. But he didn't. Instead, like an idiot, he fell in love. Alex was smart, talented, beautiful, and one of the most infuriating women Colin had ever met. From the second he laid eyes on her, he knew he'd do anything to make her his. Why else would he let her trick him into starring in some play?

It was just supposed to be a way to get close to her. How could he have known saying yes to the role would change their lives forever? But that's what happens when Richard Steed - the most sought-after agent in Hollywood swoops in promising to make all their dreams come true. It doesn't take long before the slick agent's true intentions become known turning him into their worst nightmare.

With a ghost from the past haunting them and an agent hell-bent on tearing them apart, is there any way Colin and Alex can survive The Rise to Fame?

The Rise to Fame is Book One in a two-book series. The second book, The Cost of Fame is due out September 2018.

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Author to Author: Shay Stone discusses The Rise to Fame

Welcome to Author to Author. This weeks featured guest is (drumroll please): Me! Yep! That's right, my book has finally been released. Please check out my video to hear about the book, join me in a brief non-choreographed happy dance, and hear how I made a fool of myself in front of author Tiffany Reisz.

The Rise to Fame

Colin Riley's past wasn't a pretty one. He'd worked hard to bury his demons. So when he crossed paths with Alexandra Vaughn, the daughter of the man that almost destroyed his life, he should have run. But he didn't. Instead, like an idiot, he fell in love. Alex was smart, talented, beautiful, and one of the most infuriating women Colin had ever met. From the second he laid eyes on her, he knew he'd do anything to make her his. Why else would he let her trick him into starring in some play?

It was just supposed to be a way to get close to her. How could he have known saying yes to the role would change their lives forever? But that's what happens when Richard Steed - the most sought-after agent in Hollywood swoops in promising to make all their dreams come true. It doesn't take long before the slick agent's true intentions become known turning him into their worst nightmare.

With a ghost from the past haunting them and an agent hell-bent on tearing them apart, is there any way Colin and Alex can survive The Rise to Fame?

The Rise to Fame is Book One in a two-book series. The second book, The Cost of Fame is due out September 2018.

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