Coffee Chat with Author JamieLynn Boothe

Samantha Jenson is trapped in a world like so many others; a world full of fear and death. A world where the disease of addiction has an iron grasp on her life and controls her soul so powerfully even the strongest of men would cower down on his knees and beg for mercy. A world where she struggles to escape and tries to live at least somewhat of a normal life.
Here is the story of a young woman, deeply addicted to the drug called “Intimacy”. Her life has been a disaster because of her addictions through the years but this particular drug is her master. Samantha has lost everything but most importantly her desire to live.
Can Samantha escape the talons her demons have on her? Can Samantha regain control of her life and tear down the walls of despair? Will she regain hope, her desire to live and her family? Travel with her on her journey and see what happens in her world. You just might be able to relate.

Hello and welcome to another Coffee Chat. Today we are going to take things to a different level. In the past I have reviewed a verity of books. Today is no different but I have to say, the author that is my guest today has written a book that brings to light something that has touched anyone of us in one way or another. Today’s guest is author JamieLynn Boothe and he’s here to talk about his latest release “The Journey”. I had the opportunity to read this book and if you haven't yet, it is a must read. It is a very powerful book dealing with addiction. I was so moved by this book that I'm going to let my almost 16 year old daughter read it. Once you have read this interview, you will see why. So grab yourself a cup of coffee and sit back and relax as we talk about this truly touching book.

Me: Welcome Jamielynn and thank you so much for joining me today. I have to say I could really identify with this book in many ways. Let’s start with telling us a little more about the book.

Jamielynn: Samantha lives in Torrington, CT. and struggles with the disease of addiction to the drug called Intimacy. She lives in her pain of her past, her pain of her present, and hopelessness of her future. She struggles with not being able to see her young daughter, and her husband being killed in a tragic car accident and thinks dying is her best way out. Luckily for her someone steps in to help her. The rest of the story is about her struggle with trying to stay clean and what happens during that time.

Me: I really loved the story and the whole idea about bringing to light her struggle. How did you come up with this story?

JamieLynn: I wanted to tell a story about someone who has the disease of addiction because I know a lot of people who have. I am in recovery myself so I can relate to pain and fear caused from it. I can relate to the horrors of the shame, guilt, hopelessness and wanting to die from this disease.

Me: Did you have any character that you would say was your favorite?

JamieLynn: Samantha, the main character, because I could feel her pain. I can relate to her on certain levels

Me: I can see why, she was a very strong character and to see her develop and feel her struggles is really what drew me into the story deeper. Was there any scene that you enjoyed writing more then the others?

JamieLynn:  I love the hospital scene with her daughter and the second time she gets out of detox. I’m not saying more than that because I don’t want to give too much away.

Me: I can understand that. So what do you think will draw people to your book?

JamieLynn: Being able to read about someone struggle, and overcome his or her obstacles. Many will be able to relate to what Samantha goes through in this book.

Me:  This is a very real book, dealing with the very common situation of addiction. Was it a hard subject for you to write about?

JamieLynn: Not really, for me this particular story, because I can relate to it, seemed to flow rather smoothly.

Me: I found that I could really identify with Harmony, having gone through something similar with someone in my family. Did you feel you could relate to anyone of your character?

JamieLynn: Yes I can definitely identify with Sam, because when I was out there getting high and my addiction had it's grip on me, it led me into hopelessness, being homeless, unemployed, suicidal and when I got clean I have lived in numerous sober houses and had to start over.

Me: Well, it’s a really powerful story and I have to say one of my favorites by far. Tell what’s next for you?

JamieLynn: I am trying to decide whether to write the sequel to my first novel, Nightmares and Dreams, or to write the YA Paranormal I have been wanting to write.

Me: I’m excited to see what’s to come from you! Any last thoughts before we end for today?

JamieLynn: I hope whoever reads The Journey will very much enjoy it and check out my other future books. If someone doesn’t understand the disease of addiction, I hope they attempt to learn about it. I don’t think there is anyone who can’t relate on some level though. Someone in everyone’s life struggles with this disease. It may be them, or someone they love, but somewhere in their life, it is there.

Thanks again so much for joining me today. Below you can see where to find "The Journey" and  little more about our author. For now,
Peace, Love, & Hope~JC

About the Author
Jamielynn Boothe is a laid back southern boy who was born and raised in the small town of Moneta, Virginia, currently residing in Torrington, Ct. however. Working a full-time job as he writes he works on fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a successful author. JamieLynn enjoys the simple things in life such as good music, movies that make you laugh, cry, and afraid. He loves cats, eating good home-cooked southern food, art, travelling, nature, family and time with friends as well as time to himself. Writing is his passion, and JamieLynn loves creating books that touch another persons heart and soul. He has written two books so far. Nightmares and Dreams, a novel, and The Journey, a novella. He is currently working on the sequel to Nightmares and Dreams, and a new love story. JamieLynn is currently single but hopes to find that special woman one day.

*****This just in, JamieLynn is offering "The Journey" for just .99 cents starting this weekend Oct 4, 5, & 6th. Don't miss out on this limited opportunity to get your copy of a truly powerful book!********

The Journey on Amazon
The Journey at Barns and Noble

Lia Michaels~Forbidden Destiny

Hi everyone, welcome to my coffee talk with Author Lia Michaels about her new book “Forbidden Destiny”. I just finished this book and let me tell you, it’s H~O~T HOT.

Here is a little bit about the book before we get started. So grab yourself a cup and settle in for a really interesting interview.

                                                                Blurb

Ethan Quaderer is the Great Thunderbird, the creature of Native American legend.  From childhood, Ethan soared high across the land, as one with the majestic bald eagles—only larger and more powerful. Great Thunderbird has one mission, to save the Native American people. But first, he must find his Chosen, his soul mate.

Abraham Tuttle grew up in a household where being different was unacceptable. Forbidden.  He hid his true nature, a Two Spirit—not male or female, but both.  For many Native American tribes, being Two Spirit is a blessing, one to be honored and revered. Not so for Abraham.

Through the Thunderbird dreams each finds the happiness they long for. One dreams of the Great Warrior who’d someday rescue him. The other dreams of the one he’s searched for through many lifetimes.

Dreams turn into reality when both men come face to face in the real world. Can Abraham find it within himself to let go of his past and embrace his future with Ethan, or will his doubts and fears of who and what he really is cause him to lose the only one who could ever complete him heart and soul?

Sounds good, right!  Okay, let’s get started.

Me: Hello, Lia and welcome to my little coffee chat. Before we get started, let me just say, I LOVED the book. It was a quick read, but really intense. I loved reading how the characters first met and the back-story. What really drew me in was the way you described the dream sequences. I truly felt like I was there, watching it all happen before my eyes. I’m dying to know how you came up with this awesome story?

Lia: Thanks Jo! To tell the truth, I’ve always been fascinated by Native American culture and lore. As a Wiccan, I study the Native American traditions as part of my religion along with Celtic traditions. Comparing the two is eye-opening. Many of their teachings are so similar, you’d think they were exactly the same.

The legend of the Thunderbird is another interest of mine. Many of the Native American tribes tell the same tales, but with this one there is nearly a universal teaching. The Great Thunderbird is supposed to come back and save the Native people and their ways. He’s the Great Protector so to speak.

I thought what would happen if the legend had really come to life in the form of an eagle shifter. What would happen if he couldn’t fulfill his mission to save his people until he found and was reunited with his Chosen Mate?  What if both were men? 

Me: That did give the story a real twist. Most of the time you read about someone soul mate, it’s usually M/F. I love that was something different. Now is this your first time writing M/M?

Lia: . Yes, it was. I wanted to explore the world of M/M erotic romance and the characters in this series spoke to my heart. I just had to tell their story.

Me: So tell me did you have a favorite character to write or were you drawn to both the same way?

Lia:  I love them both, but I have to say Abraham is my favorite. I’ve put a bit of myself into him with his love of animals and his skills as a healer. They say we always put a piece of ourselves into our characters. Sometimes it’s blatantly obvious and others it’s more subtle. 

Abraham’s insecurities about who and what he is to Ethan is what endears me to him the most. I’ve been where he is in his life. I know what it’s like to have to hide your true self from your friends and family.

Me: What do you think the readers will draw from this book?

Lia: The heroes have searched for each other through many lifetimes. In this one, they had only been able to see each other in their dreams. Then one day their dreams become a reality and they’re finally face to face.  It’s more than love at first sight for them. It’s a connection so strong, that nothing or no one can keep them apart. Not even the heroes themselves.

Me: So tell me a little more about it from your point of view.

Lia: Abraham and Ethan are Native Americans from different tribes. One is raised to embrace his “Two Spirit” nature and the other is taught to hide it. Two Spirits were once honored and revered by all tribes, but through the years and due to the influence of Non-Native beliefs, some tribes have turned away from this tradition.

This is the main conflict between the heroes. Ethan embraces the fact he’s The Great Thunderbird and that Abraham is his soul mate. Although Abraham’s heart longs for it to be true, he has trouble believing it even when faced with losing the one man who could ever complete him heart and soul.

Me: I have to know… did you have any favorite scenes?

Lia: Oh yes, like you, their dream sequences are my favorite. I’ve included an excerpt of one for you.

Me: Since this was your first M/M erotic book, I can imagine it was a bit of a challenge.

Lia: Yes, writing same sex love scenes is a bit challenging. You have to put the characters names in there more often than you would have if you were dealing with characters of the opposite sex.  I mean, you have to be able to tell which dude is doing what at any given moment. LOL!

Me: I bet! So, what are you working on now?

Lia: Finishing Abraham and Ethan’s story in Call of the Thunderbird(Fearless Love 1) is my top priority as well as working on creating the shared world series called Temptation Resort. This is a joint venture I’m working on with all the Sassy Vixen authors.

Me: That means we will be seeing more from Ethan and Abe’s story? Great!

Lia: It could stand alone, but, yes,  there’s so much more to Ethan and Abe’s story. That book will come out in the beginning of 2014. I’m hoping for at least three more books in this series.

Me: This has been great having you’re here today. Before we go, any last thoughts you want to add?

Lia: The driving theme in all of my writing is soul mates are bound to each other from the beginning of time. It may take multiple life cycles to find each other again, but they always do.  When it happens, and it will happen for everyone one day, it’s magical.  

Me: Yes it is! Thank you so much for being here with me today, Lia, it’s been a blast!  Check out more from Lia Michael and her book, “Forbidden Destiny” see the links below.

As always,

Peace, Love, & Happiness~JC

Excerpt

Ethan moved to stand behind Abraham and held him up, preventing him from toppling over to the ground. “Give it a few more moments until you get used to it. They just want to share everything with you at once. It’s not every day they get to fly with a Thunderbird.”

“But I’m not—” Abraham’s heart raced and he clung to the bulging muscles of Ethan’s arms around his chest. His legs weakened again and Abraham leaned back against Ethan’s hard body for support.

“Yes, you are. I can only choose another Thunderbird to be my mate. Embrace who and what you are, Abe. I need you to truly believe, not just in me, but in us.” Ethan’s hoarse whispered plea pierced Abraham’s mind and broke down the last resistance within him.

Ethan hugged him closer to his naked body. His hard cock pulsed against Abraham’s bare ass and lower back. “Go on and connect with one of them. One day you’ll fly with me on your own, without the aid of our feathered brothers, but for tonight we’ll let them be our guides.” Ethan nibbled on Abraham’s right ear lobe before trailing down his neck. His left hand slowly stroked Abraham’s now stiff member. “That’s it. Let yourself fly with your guide.”

Abraham moaned and swayed with Ethan as they sank to their knees into the warm water of the lake. “I can feel and see everything—the ruffling of my feathers, the wind flowing all around me as we glide. I can even hear the deer running through the brush on the other side of the lake.” Through the eagle’s eyes, Abraham watched as Ethan flew next to him, the tips of their wings barely touching. In that moment, Abraham no longer knelt in the lake within Ethan’s arms, but soared high above the earth. “Unbelievable.”

“Feel your talons extend as we twirl around each other in the wind.” Ethan entwined his fingers with Abraham’s and held him even tighter, molding their bodies into one. “Now we fall…”

                                                                              

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lia Michaels is the alter ego of bestselling poet and erotic romance author Tammy Dennings Maggy. With so many characters clamoring for their stories to be told, the job became a bit overwhelming for one sassy vixen to handle. Lia "volunteered" to explore the world of M/M erotic romance as well as menage. Tammy will still tell the M/F and F/F stories but don't be surprised if the two of them collaborate from time to time. With Lia, very few topics will be taboo so look for more fantasy and paranormal tales from her. She'll leave the more contemporary stuff to Tammy but still encourage her to push the limits!

WHERE TO FIND LIA

The House of Taboo (Website/blog)

Sassy Vixen Publishing LLC

Amazon Author Page

Smashwords Author Page

Facebook Fan Page (House of Taboo)

Facebook Author Fan Page

Facebook Personal Page

Twitter

Goodreads

WHERE TO FIND FORBIDDEN DESTINY

All Romance ebooks

Smashwords

Amazon