BK:
Looking out the nearest window, describe the scene you see.
JA:
As far as the eye can see, lush, green mountains surround me. Over a
cup of steaming coffee, the view makes me smile in anticipation of a
trail run.
BK:
Tell us about your office. Is it a mess like mine, or is everything
in its place?
JA:
My
writing space is tidy, but I wouldn't call it entirely organized. I
have a small desk that fits in my small bedroom. On the desk are two
printers, one color, and one black and white powerhouse. (Sentences
read differently when they are printed, did you ever notice that? So
I like to print them out to make sure it reads exactly how I
intended). I also have a little divider/holder where I keep my
hard-copy working manuscripts. Sometimes it gets so full it tips
over, lol.
BK:
What is a must-have, such as coffee or a favorite pen that you need
to write?
JA:
Pajamas.
I do my best work when I am wearing a pair of super comfy pajamas.
BK:
Do you like to write in silence, or do you need music or background
noise?
JA:
My
writing area must be as quiet as possible. I used to listen to music
when I wrote, and then I realized the emotion of the songs carried
into my writing. Which can be a good and bad thing…maybe you didn't
want flowery and lovey when you were constructing that fight scene?
BK:
Tell us a bit about your hero/heroine, and their development.
JA:
To
effectively tangle with the bad guys, Slade needed to have some ‘bad’
in him. His mottos are things like, “One is none, and two is one.”
Which refers to weapons, and his inability to trust that one won’t
malfunction and let him down. That’s also his outlook on people…
Needless to say, he’s well prepared and trained for any situation.
BK:
As a writer myself, I'm always curious how other writers get through
stumble blocks. When you find a story not flowing, or a character
trying to fight you, how do you correct it?
JA:
I go for a run. Funny how five miles of hitting the trails can help
you work through any sticky parts. It also helps the run fly by!
BK:
Using the letters of your first name as an acronym, describe your
book...
JA:
J – Jam packed with twists and turns, A – action abounds!
BK:
How did your writing journey begin?
JA:
Well, originally I wanted to be a jet fighter pilot, of course. Okay,
so that was just a phase...following the movie Top Gun. Seriously,
I’ve wanted to be a writer from childhood, but as life has a way of
doing, it moved me in a different direction. Becoming and being a
firefighter is full of rewards. I love serving the public. But
writing is a release--an addictive freedom. I am very lucky to enjoy
two such different, and spectacular careers in one lifetime.
BK:
Using the letters from the word, Summer, how would friends and family
describe you?
JA:
S – Spectacular U – Unmelodic (I can’t sing to save my life) M
– Moony (I’m a dreamer) M – Motivated E – Energetic R –
Rainfall (There’s just something about a good, hard rain)
BK:
What is the craziest thing you've ever written about, whether it got
published or not?
JA:
Well, I suppose everything I write about is crazy in some aspect or
another. It’s not like there are demons, werewolves and elves
running around amongst us…or are there?
BK:
Tell us one thing you've done in life, that readers would be most
surprised to know.
JA:
I grew up in a small community where I rode my horse to school
everyday.
BK:
What can we expect from you in the future?
JA:
Moon Marked, it is a stand-alone title based upon a woman bounty
hunter in a paranormal world…
This
or That...
Coke
or Pepsi? Neither. I’m not a soda drinker.
Night
Owl or Early Bird? Early Bird!
Fantasy
or Mystery? Both!
Pen/Paper
or Computer? Computer!
Pizza
or Burger? Burger!
Rock
or Country? Rock!
Chocolate
or Vanilla? Vanilla!
Beach
or Mountains? Mountains!
Thank
you so much for having us as one of your stops today. It has been
great getting to know more about you and your book, and hope you will
come back when the next release is out (*hint hint*)
Wishing
you much success!
BK
Walker
The
Dysus Dreamer
Book
Two, The Halfling Chronicles
JA
Garland
Genre:
Urban Fantasy
Release
Date: July, 2013
"A
powerful half-demon is kidnapped, bloodthirsty werewolves are on the
rise, and a planet is dying. A demon warrior and dark elf joining
forces are the least of their worries."
Demon
warrior, Slade Aesus, is determined to destroy the werewolves
controlling his cousin. But a beautiful elf, consumed by her own
vengeance, finds the wolves first. Botching her assassination
attempt, Annwyn has the most powerful Packs in the world biting at
her heels. Both fiercely independent, can the two join forces long
enough to fulfill their missions and stay alive?
Book
Trailer http://youtu.be/M0qIjt_iBxU
INSTINCT
Book
One, The Halfling Chronicles
JA
Garland
Genre:
Urban Fantasy
ISBN:
9781927454442
Released:
September 4, 2012
"When
war erupts among the Shadow creatures, can enemies become allies?"
Lone
wolf, Rory Archer, never failed a single mission. Now the hunted
instead of the hunter, Rory unwinds a twisted trail leading back to
Amber Arlington, a spirited Halfling tied to a world of Shadows.
Bound to vows initially forged out of necessity, Rory and Amber's
relationship surges into more than either of them had bargained on.
Scrambling to identify their attacker before joining the casualty
list, Rory is forced to do the unthinkable, or watch Amber become a
slave for his species.
In
the battle against Shadows, demons and all variety of monsters come
out to fight. Can one wolf learn to trust in time to save them all?
Excerpt
The Dysus Dreamer:
A
solid assassination operation takes one part opportunity, two parts
discipline, and three parts disposition. Having two out of three this
chilly Seattle evening, Slade considered himself in abundance of good
fortune.
Parked
in front of a solitary office building, in the zone clearly marked
“No Parking,” Slade cleared his mind of distractions consisting
of the little here and there that could creep in and throw him off,
just a hair, but enough to jeopardize his mission. Satisfied, he slid
out of the rental car and re-tucked a stylish black golf shirt
monogrammed with “Constantine Vineyards” into a pair of crisp,
steel gray slacks. In this particular scenario, image was crucial.
Tonight,
the element discipline presented itself by his waiting for the
precise moment to strike. He made a living analyzing people and their
habits, so he knew his targets relaxed around the holidays and were
less likely to see the danger lurking behind his smiling façade. The
current festivity du jour was Christmas, and coupled with his gift,
destined Slade a popular man. I'm counting on it.
He
moved around to the trunk, where he heaved free a slatted, wooden
case. It smelled of musky oak. The peaceful scent hinted at candlelit
dinners shared with a long time lover. His jaw clenched. Not in my
past and not in my future.
Slade
lugged his precious cargo toward the sprawling metal office building.
Immense, the structure stabbed farther into the heavens than any
other in the area, yet fell short. Just like my target. Outwardly,
Joe Larsen appeared a dedicated family man, a real pillar of the
community whose flourishing internet and telecommunications business,
ProCom, employed hundreds. In reality, the werewolf belonged to the
Dirty Dozen, a group of the twelve most ruthless wolf Packs roaming
the earth.
How
ironic. I was once your target. A year ago, the Dozen kidnapped his
cousin Amber, a half-demon, half-human. Able to keep a shifter from
shifting, Amber's ability proved irresistible, since more times than
not, the Dozen's meetings devolved into an unproductive, fur-flying
brawl. We saved Amber, but left behind some unfinished business.
Starting with Larsen, the wolves would learn a lesson...a demon’s
memory rivals the most scorned woman, and paybacks were indeed a
bitch.
About
the Author:
Writing
urban fantasy under the pen-name J.A. Garland, Jennifer is a
professional firefighter in the state of California. Jennifer is
married and has two children, both of whom are as different as night
and day. A graduate of Cogswell Polytechnical with a degree in Fire
Administration, Jennifer always knew she wanted to be an author.
(Except for a brief two month period after watching the movie "Top
Gun," when she wanted to be a fighter pilot).
Jennifer
admits she is an addicted trail runner, mostly because she is a
devout consumer of all things cheese puff. If she misses you at the
next mud run, you can come back here to see what's new in the world
"where fantasy becomes reality."
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing the great interview and the excerpt. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
Drum roll please...Okay, so you already know who won. Congratulations to Catrina and Bobbye. I hope Catrina enjoys her $50.00 Amazon gift certificate, and Bobbye her big bag o’swag!
Thank you to all the readers and writers who took the time to drop in. And to the wonderful hosts for allowing me to 'hijack' their operations. I had a wonderful time on the Dysus Dreamer Book Tour. I hope you had a good time too.
-J.A.
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