It's Been Awhile

My lovely friends,

It has been close to 2 years since I've posted on this blog.  A lot has happened in my personal and professional life.

However, I do want you to know I have forgotten you.

I've missed you.

I've missed writing for you.

I hope you'll forgive me.

I hope I can reclaim your time and attention.

It's time to come out of hiding and share with you, once again.

The fire is burning.
The lights are out.
The music is low.
And, the air is electric.

Coming soon....

teasers
novellas
short stories

all intended to tantalize and surprise you...

I can't wait.

See you soon lovely.

MUAH

;-)

Jayn

Cover Reveal New Year's Kiss

COVER REVEAL! 

Just in time for Christmas I am releasing "New Year's Kiss (One Night in New York). Here is the cover done by Author and dear friend Samantha Holt Please LIKE, SHARE, RT,"+" and anything else you can do to share it!

BLURB:

Haylee Perry is 25 and living the perfect life.  She has a job she loves, great friends and her own home.  All that is missing is someone to share it all with.  This New Year's she is determined to not feel lonely, if only for the one night.

Kyle is the new friend in the group.  He’s met everyone before at various get-togethers, but because of his hectic schedule at the Exchange, he somehow never met Haylee before.  When he sets his eyes on her, he knows that he has to make her his.  If only he can convince her of that.

New Year’s Eve 2011 will change both of their lives forever. One kiss that night will open up a flood of emotions that neither can handle.  When fate splits them apart, will they ever find their way back to one another?

Thank you SO much for your support!  Release date:  December 24th, 2013!!!

Unplugged

Well, over the weekend, I read a book.  Wow!  No, not really wow, for those that know me.  LOL  I read a few books a week.  But, this was a 611 page hard-cover novel by Stephen King.  That's actually the "wow" part because I read mostly Kindle books lately.


My step-daughter came in to possession of a few hundred books and passed on to me the romance and thriller ones.  So, I sat there, with this HUGE book that ways a million pounds, and even when I went potty, I brought it with me.  It was good and I enjoyed it.  As always, Stephen Kind confused me, intrigued me, had my heart racing and my fingers flipped the pages practically non-stop.

Having a portable book kept me off the computer for a whole day!  I was pretty much UNPLUGGED and although I thought of my friends and fellow authors, and wondered about email, I didn't turn it on.  I don't have a Kindle device, but rather I use the Kindle for PC software, so typically when reading, I am still available on Facebook or by email.  But, it was nice, for one day, to completely kick back and relax wherever I wanted to throughout the day.

Do you "unplug" on occasion? What causes you to walk away from the computer for a day or more?    Would love to hear how you get UNPLUGGED.

This is the book that kept me unplugged for over 24 hours:

Here's the Amazon Synopsis:

No more than a dark pencil line on a blank page. A horizon line, maybe. But also a slot for blackness to pour through...

A terrible construction site accident takes Edgar Freemantle's right arm and scrambles his memory and his mind, leaving him with little but rage as he begins the ordeal of rehabilitation. A marriage that produced two lovely daughters suddenly ends, and Edgar begins to wish he hadn't survived the injuries that could have killed him. He wants out. His psychologist, Dr. Kamen, suggests a "geographic cure," a new life distant from the Twin Cities and the building business Edgar grew from scratch. And Kamen suggests something else.

"Edgar, does anything make you happy?"

"I used to sketch."

"Take it up again. You need hedges... hedges against the night."

Edgar leaves Minnesota for a rented house on Duma Key, a stunningly beautiful, eerily undeveloped splinter of the Florida coast. The sun setting into the Gulf of Mexico and the tidal rattling of shells on the beach call out to him, and Edgar draws. A visit from Ilse, the daughter he dotes on, starts his movement out of solitude. He meets a kindred spirit in Wireman, a man reluctant to reveal his own wounds, and then Elizabeth Eastlake, a sick old woman whose roots are tangled deep in Duma Key. Now Edgar paints, sometimes feverishly, his exploding talent both a wonder and a weapon. Many of his paintings have a power that cannot be controlled. When Elizabeth's past unfolds and the ghosts of her childhood begin to appear, the damage of which they are capable is truly devastating.

The tenacity of love, the perils of creativity, the mysteries of memory and the nature of the supernatural -- Stephen King gives us a novel as fascinating as it is gripping and terrifying.

Happy Reading!

~J~

Bound Book Series by Tracey Jane Jackson

Bound Book Series, Volume 1 and 2...my Reviews.

Bound By Blood

Right from the beginning, I simple adored Samantha. She is such a down-to-earth, strong, intelligent female that was perfect for this story. Add to that her wonderful friends, such as Pepper, Payton and Fiona and I am hooked! I felt like I was one of the girls as I read through to the end.

Now, for the guys... SWOON... I have always been one to LOVE stories where there are 'mates', as in people meant to be with one another; people that have NO insecurities about the one they are with. There is no doubt, no cheating, no lack of desire and of course, there is TONS of heat, because the two are intended for one another. So, since I adore Sam, of course, I fell for Kade. And his brothers sound like an amazing, handsome, powerful bunch!

Wonderful characters that I really felt like I knew as I went through the book. Now, add to it some mystery and magic. And, I was pleasantly surprised that these mates, or bonded couples, weren't werewolves or vampires (though I've found myself falling for a few of those in the past). I won't tell you how they are different, but the Gunnach family is definitely interesting.

I love the bond between Sam and Kade...there's so much more than just mating. Oh and what small-town girl wouldn't mind becoming a queen one day? Anyway, I really enjoyed how everything played out (so far) and can not wait to get my hands on the next book. Truly wonderful!



Bound By Fire

This is the second book in the series and I truly hope there will be more because I have already come to know and adore many of the characters.  Sam and Kade are now married and the focus of this book is on Sam's best friend, Pepper.

Right from the very beginning, my heart goes out to Pepper.  Her life has been rough and in most recent weeks, as you'll see in the beginning, things haven't gotten quite a bit worse.  She is being stalked by an unknown individual and if that isn't tough enough, she has to keep it all hidden from her best friend, Samantha.  Not only does she suffer through this guy's threats, which he carries out, but the police can't find out who he is and her only help comes from Dalton, Sam's brother and not exactly Pepper's closest friend.

When Collan Gunnach first lays eyes on Pepper, the realization is there.  Pepper is his mate.  However, there are many obstacles.  Not only the stalker,  Dalton's attentions and the fact that going from broke to Princess is a huge leap for someone like Pepper.  Pepper loses a lot along the way and Collan seems too perfect for her.

I love how the story follows up from book one, yet, it can stand alone too.  Ms. Jackson does a great job of sharing the details of the Gunnach clan and Cauld Ane history plus the relationship between each character, so that a new reader isn't lost because they didn't read book one. Just as in book one, I found myself laughing, swooning and all together loving the story.  Towards the end, things do get dangerous, and my heart was racing, but what needs to be resolved is taken care of and I cannot wait to read more!

If you'd like to see MORE from Tracey Jane Jackson, you can visit her blog HERE or her Facebook page HERE.

Happy Reading!!!

~J~

Can I Get A Little Help?

Hey folks!  Happy Monday to you!  I hope you are having a wonderful day.  The kids are home for Spring Break, so already they are bored to pieces.  LOL  And, to make it worse, despite the fact that it is Spring, it is 38 degrees and snowing with rain mixed in.  UGH!  So, they are housebound too.  

Anyway, going to share my hunk for Manly Monday and also wanted to ask for some help.

My first published book, "The Key to Helmbrooke" is available on Amazon for only 99 cents.  But, I'm new, the book is new and so, it's been a little tough getting sales and of course, reviews.  I am offering 5 (five) copies of my book for free in exchange for honest reviews...good, bad, ugly....it's okay.  

The Key To Helmbrooke is a quick read and more than anything, I just want to get my name out there before my next book releases.  Just send me an email at JaynWilde(at)gmail(dot)com and put Book Review in the subject line.  Also, let me know what type of file you need, and I will send it off to you.

Thanks so much!  Here's your Manly Monday Hunk!!  Keep Warm and Keep Reading...or Writing...  ;)

~Jayn~

Favorite Character Names?

If you don't already know, I read a LOT of books.  When I do, I am very aware of the character names that I like.  Of course, when I go to write my own stories, there are names that just come automatically to me.

For guys, it always seems like Dominic, Derek, Drake are strong names that I favor quite a bit.  I also like Brian, Ryan and Seth.

For the gals, it's always names like Belle or Isabelle, Amanda, Danika, Sherry or Annabelle.  I like names that are pretty and yet show a hit of strength to them.

So, now it's YOUR turn?  What character names do you like?  Your favorite movies or shows, what names do you find really stand out for you?  Are there names that you always think "hunky guy" or "gorgeous gal"?  Comment below with some of your favorite names.

~Jayn~

Welcome to my blog!

Welcome to my blog!  I recently released "The Key to Helmbrooke" on Amazon.  For those who enjoy romance with a little bit of 'magic' go on over and pick up a copy today.  It is a short story, bordering on novella length.  You can read it through in one sitting.  This is my first release, but there are very many more stories in the works.  Please be sure to go back to Amazon and give a "Like" and leave your positive, honest comments.

Happy Reading!

<3

Jayn