Interview with Jessica Gibson

1       What book are you reading now? 

It’s called The Demon Lover by Juliet Dark, really enjoying it so far.

2       What books are in your to read pile? 

Oh, I have so many in that pile lol. The next book up to be read is Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning, my friends have been bugging me to read this series.

3       What is your current “work in progress” or upcoming projects? 

I generally work on a few books at a time. Right now I’m working on my YA book Haunted U, and also getting my vampire book Love and Blood ready to Publish next month.

4       Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? For me it’s love scenes lol. They always give me anxiety, probably because I know that my family will read it.

5       Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work? 

I love Diana Gabaldon, she combines the perfect amount of love story and historical fiction to her books.

6       Who designed the cover of your latest book?

 Russ Turner Photography designed the cover for Mark of the Witch and also Chasing the Witch. He got my vision so completely.

7       Do you have any advice for other writers? 

Yes, never give up! IT gets hard sometimes, but remember that you’re doing it for you and no one else. Also, invest in a good editor, and a cover artist. Your cover will sell your book, and poor editing will get you bad reviews.

8       Do you title the book first or wait until after it’s complete? 

Usually I get about halfway into a book before I give it a title. I like to get to know my characters before I give the book its name.

Mark of the Witch

Boston Witches Book 1
Jessica Gibson

Genre: Paranormal Romance

ISBN: 10: 1475119836

ASIN: B0087GFJ9Q

Number of pages: 192

Word Count: 51,520

Cover Artist: Russ Turner Photography

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Book Description:

Magic flows through Jillian Proctor's veins as surely as blood, but so far her life outside Boston has been peaceful. William Morgan blows into Jilly's life like a hurricane, unleashing her magic and sending her out of control.

Unknowingly, William brings an enemy who only wants to posses the power of the witch. Jilly must learn to harness her magic before she loses it - and everything in her life is destroyed.

About the Author:

Jessica lives in California with her husband and young son. She loves to read, and that love helped her to branch out into writing. Aside from writing, she runs an online event planning business called the Release Day Diva. In addition to novels, Jessica writes and maintains the blog Book on the Bright Side. Keep up with Jessica and her latest releases and events on her blog.

Website: www.releasedaydiva.weebly.com

Blog: www.thisauthorslife.blogspot.com

Book Blog : www.bookonthebrightside.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jessica-Gibson/120212814747940

Twitter: jessicajgibson

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The Romance Novel Cover Guest Blog by Lisa Mondello

The Romance Novel Cover by Lisa Mondello

The old saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” is widely known.  Unfortunately, a book cover is one of the most important tools publishers and self-published authors use to help attract readers.  It’s the first thing readers see and, other than the title, is the only reason a reader chooses to pick up your book from the shelf to read the back cover, or click on the book at an online retailer to see more.

A romance novel book cover is nearly as important as the story itself and, in terms of marketing the novel, is really more important.  Many “okay” books sell well because the book has a fabulous cover that attracts readers.  Likewise, a book with a bland cover or a cover that doesn’t reflect the tone of the book, may fade in the background of other books, never to be picked up or read.  It may be the next Twilight phenomenon, but no one will ever know because the cover failed.

So, the million dollar question is this.  What makes a winning romance novel book cover?  I know what works for me.  I have to admit I like the shirtless hero.  I know some people don’t like it.  But I do.  And I love to see the hero and heroine kissing on the cover or in a hot embrace. 

For romantic suspense covers, there is always the woman in jeopardy, i.e. girl on the run cover that works.  It conveys the message and immediately intrigues me. 

But, I’d love to know what works for readers.  What type of book cover makes you take a second look at a book? 

Nothing But Trouble
Lisa Mondello

Genre: Contemporary Western Romance

ASIN: B005O549IA

Number of pages: 148

Word Count: 40,000

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Book Description:

Contemporary Western Romance Novel

What's a girl to do all alone with a rodeo cowboy for 1 month in the Wyoming wilderness?

Melanie Summers has something to prove! Being a zoologist is her dream and the only thing standing in the way of her going on an African expedition is her father and his fear.

So she strikes a deal. She has to spend a full month in the Wyoming wilderness and show her father she can handle being in a remote area while managing her Type 1 diabetes before he'll agree to fund the expedition to Africa and allow her to go. But her daddy isn't the only one convinced she'll fail...

But she's not about to let any man underestimate what she can do. Especially not the sexy rodeo cowboy she's hired to help get her through the month in the wilderness.

Yes, he knows what he's doing. But so does she! Yes, he's ruggedly handsome...well, he can't help that, can he? But no sexy cowboy is going to keep her down!

Stoney Buxton needs to raise cash fast to save the family ranch after a barn fire injured his father and left the family finances in ruin. Re-entering the rodeo circuit seems like the best way to get the money he needs. That is until Melanie Summers shows up at his ranch flashing easy money. T

To everyone else, Melanie's offer seems like the answer to all his prayers. But one look at her long legs and pouting lips and Stoney knows this high society gal is going to be nothing but trouble...for his cowboy heart.

About the Author:

Lisa Mondello (a.k.a. LA Mondello) has held many jobs in her life but being a published authors is the last job she'll ever have. She's not retiring! She blames the creation of the personal computer for her leap into writing novels. Otherwise, she'd still be penning stories with paper and pen.  Her first book, All I Want for Christmas is You, was the winner of the Golden Quill contest for Best First Book and to date has had over 400,000 downloads worldwide.

She is currently the author of 14 novels under the name Lisa Mondello and LA Mondello. You can find more information about Lisa Mondello at http://www.lisamondello.blogspot.com

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Cover Reveal Heaven Sent by E Van Lowe

Heaven Sent

Falling Angels Saga Book Three

By E Van Lowe

Genre: Paranormal YA

What Does It All Mean?

Readers who devoured Boyfriend From Hell and Earth Angel will be captivated by the third book in the Falling Angels Saga.

As summer break for Glendale Union high begins, heartsick Megan awaits Guy's return while struggling to control her emerging abilities.  Love is in the air, but can the new loves in Megan, Maudrina, Suze and Aunt' Jaz's life be trusted? Nothing is what it seems.  Meanwhile, the Satanists are set to hatch their most diabolical scheme ever, and if it comes to pass, Satan may finally win out.

Megan has precious little time to unravel the cryptic message hidden in the riddle she received at the end of Earth Angel. If she doesn’t, the life of someone most dear to her will be lost forever, and Megan may yet find herself living in HELL.

Excerpt : 

http://evanlowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sneak_Peek_-_Heaven_Sent2.pdf

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