In Another Life

     Yesterday marked a very big day for me, I released my 3rd book, "In Another Life".  This book means so much to me.  I wrote the book about a time in my life that was so confusing.  When your a teen, you experience so many things.  From peer pressure, family life, let alone the awkwardness of your own self worth.  You fall in love and think everyone your with is "The One" only to have your heart ripped out.
     But imagine yourself being sick.  Feeling like your a freak because of that.  Thinking the only reason people are around you is because they feel sorry for you.  The only thing you want is to feel normal and experience life the way everyone else dose.  
     So with this book, I looked back at a time in my life and thought of a way to get that message across.  I went back to a couple I knew who were just like this.  The guy, a real sweetheart, who felt like a freak because of his illness and the girl who saw him for who he was not who his illness made him.
     In this day and age, there are is all this talk about bullies and how kids who are different are picked on.  I hope that if in reading this book, someone opens their eyes and takes a chance, they will see the person inside not what the outer shell shows.  They really might be surprised at what they find.

Check out  In Another Life

My latest release from Jaden Rose Press.

~Peace~Love~Hope~
                 ~JC~

Cover reveal for "In Another Life"

I'm so excited about bringing this cover reveal to you for my new book, "In Another Life"

Cover Art & Book Design By
Wicked Muse Productions
and 
R. Budney Photograph

Sixteen year old, Annie Kane was dumped by her last boyfriend. It took a long time for her to agree with her friends and find somebody new.
When Jim Osborn, the class clown shows up with his best friend, Annie realizes that there’s is something different about his friend, but she can’t figure out what.
Nate Cruz wasn’t like anyone she’d ever known. He’s funny and down to earth, but he also suffers with low self esteem from being in and out of the hospital.
After Jim tries to force himself on her at a party, Anne finally sees him as he really is and decides to end it.
She and Nate become best friends. Then, a kiss changes it all.
With Nate, she sees what love really means. She learns how wonderful life can be. And how at anytime, things can change without warning.
If she’d stayed in her safe, little world, Annie would have missed her chance at love. But because of an irresistible attraction for a boy, she just couldn’t forget? She finds out what she’s really made of and what’s it’s like— living in another life.

Look for “In Another Life” coming from Jaden Rose Press, April 2013 on Amazon.com

Cover Reveal for "The Admission"

So happy and honored to do a cover reveal for my friend Jamallah Bergman.  Be sure to check this book out as soon as it's available.

                                                   All she ever wanted was her father’s love

     Cathy tries her best to impress her father despite his resentment over her, due to facts that she doesn’t even know as to why. He belittles her about every little thing that he doesn’t like about his only child. Cathy does love her father and tries to make him proud of her but nothing seems to work and her shyness has basically made her a prisoner of her own self. She feels that nothing in her now nonexistent life could be made any better…..that is until she meets him.

     Rodrigo “Rod” Coram lives the life that most men would want. Owner of a fabulous club The Orchid Lounge, he has many great clients, great friends along with the eyes of every woman around. But it wasn’t until his best friend Frank asked him to help out being a groomsman in his cousin’s wedding that he was able to find the woman he knew he was meant to be with.

     But with a vindictive father harboring a troubling secret from his only child and troublesome ex-girlfriend, who would rather see Rod miserable, will Cathy be able to find the love that she’s always wanted? Will Rod be able to show her that despite everything that they were meant to be together?

                                                        Will they find that happily ever after?

Author Bio

     Writer Jamallah Bergman was born in Jamaica Queens, New York. Although her family moved around a bit; from New York to Alabama to Georgia. Jamallah's childhood was mostly spent in Roswell, Georgia.

At the age of twelve, Jamallah started writing scripts for her doll babies. As she got older, her inclination to write grew.

     Soon after reading her first romance novel at fifteen; she became hooked on romance and deviated from writing her doll baby stories, to romantically inclined stories.

     Her thirst to write eventually sent her from one out of the box experience to another. She eventually engaged her thoughts and writing into writing erotic stories.

     As Jamallah's interest as a reader grew, questions aroused her curiosity. Why were the heroines in the stories she loved so much, nothing like herself. She felt none of the women were full figured, or plump. To coin a phrase from the well known comedienne Mo'Nique, like "Thick Madame", a thick and curvy woman.

    Often she became upset because she felt there should be stories out there about all types of women, including thick, beautiful women like herself. Why were there no stories about full figured women who got the handsome hunk? She would ask herself after reading another romance story where the beautiful main character was thin.

     After researching and finding very few stories about curvy women, Jamallah thought it was time the romance readers market read more stories about full figured heroines.

She started to write stories where the full figured woman 'ALWAYS' got her man!

So there you have it, be sure to check back to see when so I can let you all know when this awesome book is available!

Peace, Love, & Laughter ~JC

"Stolen" Cover revel

I know last week I had the cover revel for "Stolen" but something went wrong and a newer better cover was designed.  So....Here it is the offical cover for "Stolen" By Keren KiessLinger

Cover Artwork by Cara White

Title: STOLEN

Author: Keren Kiesslinger

Publication Date: TBC

Category: YA

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Synopsis:

“Sixteen year old Roshanna O’Dare - or Shanna to her friends – has lived in the backwater town of Cypress Hill all her life. She goes to school and gets good grades, has lots of friends, things couldn’t be better for her.

But that all changes when she finds her parents have been murdered. They’ve been shot dead in the family home.

Shanna has to pack her belongings to go and live with her Uncle Joe in Round Rock, Texas. She hasn’t seen him for 6 years and doesn’t really remember him that well. He’s her mother’s brother, and her only surviving relative, so Shanna has no choice in the matter – she has to leave her school and friends behind and start afresh.

Before she leaves, Shanna’s best friend Marissa has a mind-blowing secret. Shanna’s parents’ souls have been stolen. Why? Well that’s what they need to discover, but how when they will live so far apart?

Uncle Joe comes to collect Shanna and brings along his chauffeur, Bodhi Vincent. Immediately Shanna feels a connection to this handsome boy. With his chestnut coloured wavy hair and his iridescent blue-green gaze, he’s everything Shanna could want; if she was looking for a boyfriend that is. But under the circumstances, it’s an opportunity to make friends with someone who lives in Round Rock; she’ll need all the friends she can get.

Just as life is settling down a little, Shanna’s world is rocked by a telephone call from a threatening stranger.

She needs to confide in someone. Could that someone be the boy whose touch feels like gravity?

Will Shanna find out who stole her parents’ souls and will she fall in love along the way?”

Author Bio:

Keren is 29 and lives with her son who keeps reminding her she’s about to turn 30. For a while now, her favourite hobby has been reading and she even has her own review blog – which can be found at www.gothicangelbookreviews.blogspot.com

Having read so many YA books, she wondered if it was about time she got her butt into gear and start writing her own novel. She’d had the idea for a while, but hadn’t got the courage to write as it meant doing something outside of her normal comfort zone – telling people she was writing a book.

She finally bit the bullet and started writing in October 2012. She even created her own author blog, though it took her a while to pluck up the courage – her author blog can be found at www.authorkerenkiesslinger.blogspot.com

Her first novel is a YA Paranormal Romance called Stolen. She plans on writing a sequel, which will be called Freed.

If she can pluck up enough courage, she will be writing an Adult Contemporary Romance that she doesn’t yet have a title for. All she knows is that it’s based on a favourite song of hers, by one of her favourite bands – ‘If I Knew Then’ by Lady Antebellum.

Contact Links:

www.authorkerenkiesslinger.blogspot.com

kerenkiesslinger@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/stolenbykerenkiesslinger

www.gothicangelbookreviews.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/GothicAngelBookReviews

So there you have it, keep watching for my review for "Stolen" coming soon!

Peace, Love, & Live~JC~

The Next Big Thing Blog Hop

Welcome to my stop on the Next Big Thing Blog Hop, I'm happy you have stop by to join me. Soo....What is a blog hop you might ask?

Well, it a place to for readers to learn more about new and upcoming authors and take a peek into some of the books they have written.  So today, you'll learn a little about me and the first book in my "Fallen Angel Series" and also about my new work in progress which will be out in April.  Soo, lets get started shall we.....

The First Book in the "Fallen Angel Series"

“The Corpse Girl—A Town Legend.” 
It happened almost six years ago. A quiet ten-year-old girl was left to care for her sick, dying mother. Day after day, night after night, the girl watched as her mother’s body slowly grew weaker. Her father had left, and in his parting words to his young daughter, he said, "if you kill your mother and end this suffering, I will claim you as my child and give you all you ever wanted. But only after you have truly ended her life..."

Everyone heard the rumors at the Sacred Heart Catholic School. Was it true that one of their own had killed their mother in a mercy killing?

Only sixteen year old Chloe Gardner knew the truth. Her life had been dark and cold until she met Nick Allen. Could he ever love her? No one loved her before, could she trust this new boy who just moved to their town?

Seventeen year old Nick had vowed after many moves to not have a girlfriend in this new town. Then, he met Chloe, with her shy smile and sweet ways. He just couldn't resist and he became part of her world. What was behind her sad eyes and quiet ways? He found he couldn't seem to care as he fell in love for the first time in his young life.

But, is true love any reason to break a promise....

Available

eBook and Print: http://www.amazon.com/When-Angels-Fall-Fallen-

I want to thank Sheri Fredricks, for inviting me to be a part of this event.  You can stop by her blog and check out her "Next Big Thing" at

http://sherifredricks.blogspot.com

Now, for the fun stuff...In this blog hop, my fellow authors and myself, have answered 10 questions about our current book or work-in-progress (yes, your gonna get a sneak peek). We also tell you a little more about how and what inspires us to write. The characters, plotting, inspirations, and just choices we've made.  So sit back and enjoy, this part of me....

1. What is the working title of your book?

    "In Another Life"

2. Where did the ideal come from for this book?

    The idea came from actual events in  my life when I was a teenager. It's about a very important lesson I learned at a young age about love and truly seeing who a person is from the inside and not what you see on the outside.

3. What genre does your book fall under?

     I'm going to say Young Adult/Sweet Romance

4. What actors would you choose to play the characters in the movie rendition? 

      Nate Cruz: Matt Bennett but without the glasses and a hair cut

       Annie Kane: Ariana Grande with the red hair toned down and her normal voice, lol.

         

5. What is the one-sentence synopsis for your book?

    Only when you can see past a persons outer flaws, can you see the true beauty of the heart that lies within and learn to never take the chances you are given for granted.

6. Is your book self-published, published by an independent publisher, or represented by an agency?

     It's self published under "Jaden Rose Press"

7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? 

    It took me about six months to write the first draft.  I'm in edits now and have made changes to the original, tweaking it here and there. 

8. What other books would you compare to this story within this genre?

    I'm not really sure.  I had a test reader compare it to the "Notebook" saying that is was the teen version of it.  

9. Who or what inspired you to write this book?

     Wow, where to start here. As I said the book contains events from my life.  It was inspired by my first love.  A boy who had been through so much and yet, beat a lot of odds. I learned so much from our brief time together, but always held true to never looking at someone for what their looks alone.  To truly judge or get to know and love someone, you have to see the real person.  Not many girls had done that because he had been sick most of his teenage years.  He has told me that I did so much for him at this time of his life, but I don't think he ever really realized just how much he had done for me. I guess this is my way to thank him and show him, just how much our time together meant to me. How I never forgot him, and how looking back at it all now, how thankful I will always be to have him at that time in my life.

10. What else about your book might pique the readers interest?

     I think it teaches a lesson, and also shows not to take people for granted.  To look past what you see and take a closer look at who a person really is.  Its one of those feel better books that although is sad at time, in the end, shows you just how special life truly is.

So there you have it, my Next Big Thing Blog post.  Hope you enjoyed it as much as I have.  Look for "In Another Life" on Amazon in April and please be sure to check out "When Angels Fall" and "After Angels Fall" both available on Amazon.com 

Peace~Love & Hope~JC~

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Sunday Post "After Angel's Fall"

“You're so incredibly smart and gorgeous.” He took her hand. He got an idea and led her into a room where there were very little paintings.
“Where are we going now?” she asked him.
“'I'll tell you in a minute. Give me your bag,” he said, taking it from her.
“Nick!” she called to him but he told her to wait.
Ten minutes later, he came back and handed her bag back.
“What are you up to?” She noticed the smirk on his face and wondered where he'd gone.
“I found another exhibit I want to show you. They hid it in the stairwell.” He pulled her up and led her in.
There, along the wall, he'd taped up her sketches and there was a piece of paper with the words “The Chloe Gardner Exhibit” written on it. “Now see, I like the way this artist used her talents to bring out the likeness of this nun. Look how she captured the wisps of hair that hung untouched from her habit,” he explained.
She laughed.
“And this one, notice the poise that the skater has as she spins,” he continued as he put his hand to his face, acting like he was focusing on it.
“You are crazy.” She shook her head.
“Now, I think this one is my favorite. Whoever this young man is, he is very handsome, and the artist has used him a few times. You can see the love she has for him as she has detailed his name on this sketch. Whoever this Nicholas person is, he's very good looking man.”
Chloe threw her arms around his neck and kissed him. “You're a fool, and very cocky.”
“I may be, but someday, we're going to walk in here and it's going to be your work hanging on the walls.” He kissed her.
She touched his face and stared into his soft brown eyes. “I really wish I could see what you do.”
“You will,” he answered.
Somehow, she found herself against the wall and their kisses had a hunger to them. His leg was between hers and she felt herself wanting him. His hands caressed her breasts and she wanted so much for him to take her there in the stairway.
He told her how he loved her and how he had missed her.
Her body literally ached for him. In her mind, Shelly's voice called her a slut. She rubbed at the hardness he had for her and he moaned as he kissed her neck. She felt his
hand on her leg as he pulled up the hem of her skirt. She put her hands under his shirt and dug her nails in to his back as he squeezed her butt. The word "whore" echoed through her mind. This proved it. Not only was she tempting him, she was about to have sex in the stairway at the art museum. She promised that this would not happen again, and yet, she found she couldn't stop herself.
 “Oh, God Nick. Stop, stop!” she yelled and pushed him away. She sunk to the floor and tried to catch her breath.
“What? What's the matter?” he asked her, just as breathless.
He watched her closely.
She went to her knees and then begged for the thought to leave her mind.
Gently, he touched her arms.
“We can't.” She pulled away from him, and slowly stood up.
“Chloe,” he said softly, touching her cheek. “What's going on? This is the second time today you pushed me away.”
“I'm not going to have sex in a stairway. God knows what would have happened if Shelly had came home those times and we were going at it.” She started taking the sketches down.
He stopped her and made her look at him. “What happened when they kept you away from me? What did they make you believe?”






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Sunday Post "After Angels Fall"

Chloe heard him coming up the steps and stood against his wall. When he came into the room, she startled him. “I thought I would sneak into your room this time.”
“What—what are you doing here?”
She ran over and kissed him as he had her the night before. “Don't say you're not happy to see me.”
He touched her face and smiled. “I'm—speechless. How, what…?”
She kissed him again and felt his arms around her. “You're soaking wet.” She laughed in between his kisses.
“I was in the pool. You're really here. What happened?” he asked again, confused but happy she was back.
“Shelly is pregnant, which put her in a better mood, and she backed down and let me out. I have my cell phone back and everything. I do have to go home tonight at a reasonable time, but the most important thing is we can be together again. I talked to your Dad and he said it was okay.” She smiled, just happy to be with him again.
Nick was confused. “My Dad? How long have you been here?”
“I went to talk to him at the church. We had a long talk and he brought me here.”
“Wow, what a nice dad I have. Come here,” he said, going to kiss her again.
She melted into his embrace and tried to stop herself from wanting more.
“Nicholas!” They heard his father yell.
“Yeah?” Nick laughed. He was going to be stricter now.
“I want to see you. Chloe, go get changed and have some fun. I think you need it,” Mr. Allen called up to them.




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