I have always desired to be an author, and have
written stories on and off since about the age of thirteen, with a long busy break
during which I raised my two daughters as a stay-at-home mom.
Although, I never attempted to publish anything it
was fun for me to invent characters and give them life. I wrote everything from
what would now be classified as YA romance to short children’s books where cats
went on crazy adventures. In my adult years, I concentrated on historical
romances with a time travel theme. I had yet to discover the paranormal/fantasy
genre. Most of these stories were written well before home computers and
laptops were the norm, so it was all set out in notebooks or typed on my really
cool typewriter. Yes, I said typewriter! Ha-ha! It boggles my daughter’s minds.
Thank God, the world is now more technologically advanced.
Unable to find myself again after going through an
unwanted divorce, I had a lot of spare time on my hands and took to my
computer. I eventually found the world of online roleplaying, which in turn led
me to writing for an interactive storytelling site, www.rpworldgroup.com.
There I found an awesome mentor, the talented LaVerne Thompson, and was given
the opportunity and encouragement to write Heart
and Soul.
I am currently working on the follow up to Heart and Soul, Book Two of The Solaria Trilogy; Tolan’s story (untitled.)
What
would you do if you were given a second chance at life and love?
On a mission to rid herself of her unwanted
engagement ring, jilted attorney, Greer Ivers, loses control of her vehicle in
a spring snowstorm. She finds herself awakened in an alternate world and into
the arms of a handsome man.
The intriguing Caelan Virilion, a hidden witness to
the tragedy from another plane of existence, discovers himself in an
unacceptable situation. Torn between his responsibilities and what his heart
insists is right.
Spending a few days together in Caelan's world draws
them closer in more ways than one and feelings they are fated surface in the
heat between them. With only a few days until she must return, will they
recognize risks are worth taking for true love?
~
Excerpt ~
She pulled up short when a man appeared from out of
nowhere, startling her. Jumping back, Greer stared, hoping she didn’t drool.
Tall, dark and handsome didn’t even begin to cover it. Craning her head back to
look up into his face, she realized he must have stood at least six and a half
feet tall with golden skin and a body to die for. He looked so hot in fact, she
could hear the sizzle from where she stood. His dark hair fell to just above
his broad shoulders, framing an exquisite face of chiseled features. Deep green
eyes watched her with interest from under killer lashes. As her eyes traveled
lower, she actually felt her breath catch and stop. He stood before her,
shirtless. His smooth muscular chest and six-pack—no wait, make that
eight-pack—rippled down to reveal a smattering of dark hair starting just below
his navel and trailing south to disappear into snug dark rust-colored pants
hanging low on his lean hips. He posed in the doorway, all lithe, sinewy muscle
with colorful tattoo symbols running down the left side of his torso.
Oh, sweet Jesus. She’d died and gone to heaven—or
perhaps hell, since he looked to be so sinfully tempting. Suddenly realizing
she stared at him too intently, she glanced away. A blush crept from her neck
on up to heat her cheeks.
“Greetings. My name is Caelan Virilion.” He didn’t
move from the doorway, perhaps waiting for her to acknowledge him, but his
mega-watt smile, revealing perfect white teeth, captivated her as did his
unique name and lyrical voice. Ah, so the sandalwood scent came from him. He
even smelled yummy.
Greer snapped back to herself as soon as she
realized he was waiting for her to speak. Believing the best defense to be a
direct approach, she stepped forward with her hand outstretched to shake and
broke her silence. “I’m Greer Ivers. I don’t believe I know you or where I am
at the moment. Perhaps you could enlighten me.”
~
End Excerpt ~
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2 comments:
What a great interview Tess! And thank you but all I did was tell you to write and okay cracked the whip a time or two lol *hugs*
I wrote my blog post very late last night and now realize I forgot to thank the incredible Missy Lyons for having me here today so...Thank you, Missy!
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