1. Tell us a little bit about yourself?
Thank you for having me on your blog, Melissa! Hello everyone!
Besides being a multi-published author in both contemporary and science fiction
romance, I’m also a mother of two intelligent children, and a wife. I love to
read in multiple genres, listen and dance to music, and watch movies,
especially science fiction titles with some romance in them. When I’m in town,
and the weather is nice, I like to go out for long, fast walks, but if I get a
chance to hike by a waterfall, I tend to slow down.
2. Tell us a little about the book you are
here to promote?
Accidental Romance is a new adult contemporary romance. I wrote it
as part of The Challenge series at Decadent Publishing. Here’s a bit about the
series:
Challenge: A test of one's
abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking.
In
every life, there are challenges, boulders in the flowing stream of existence.
From the physical, to the psychological or emotional, nobody is immune. No one
gets through life intact, but the challenge is not to avoid damage, but to work
through, past or around the things that make life so difficult.
We
all know people who do this—live fulfilling lives in spite of the difficulties
they are forced to deal with.
The
Challenge series is about characters who do just this—and the people who love
them. Challenge is a romance series with a twist. The “challenge” takes a
central role in the characters’ romance.
Now, many of my characters already face challenges, such as
Alopecia Areata, acid burns on their face, infertility, and more. With
Accidental Romance, I decided to have a younger main character, a woman still
finding her way in adulthood. And I decided to break some gender barriers as
well, having a female taking over the farm for her father, rather than the
typical son.
Here’s the blurb:
At
twenty-two, Leanne Declan has graduated from college and hopes to take over the
family farm until a tragic accident changes her life forever. Unable to do the
simplest everyday chores, she must depend on her family and friends as she
learns to face life’s challenges. But when her fears threaten to destroy her
future, can an unexpected love be strong enough to help her dreams come true?
3. What was your main inspiration for this
story?
I didn’t grow up on a farm, but I have friends who did. My husband
worked on a couple of dairy farms as a teenager, and I did live out in the
country, across the road from a dairy farm, for a few years. I combined all of
my experiences, the stories I’d heard, and my research and imagination in
creating Accidental Romance.
4. If your book was made into a movie, which
stars would you want to play your Hero and Heroine?
For Leanne, I’d have to say Lily Collins from The Blind
Side. And for Jake, I’d pick Liam
Hemsworth.
5. Describe your Hero/Heroine in five words?
Leanne is hard-working, goal-oriented, stubborn, social, and
driven.
6. If you could go back and give
your-struggling-author-self one piece of advice now that you are published what
would it be?
I would tell myself to be patient, trust your editors, and don’t
rush into anything because it sounds like a good idea at the time.
7. Do you have any interesting writing
quirks?
I’m usually chewing gum when I write so that I don’t grind my
teeth. Also, I tend to write most of my first drafts in a notebook rather than
on the computer. That habit started back when my children were much younger,
and it wasn’t so convenient or safe to carry around my laptop.
8. How do you stay motivated when the Muse is
being temperamental?
If my muse is being temperamental, I’ll try reading or watching a
movie. If that doesn’t work, I’ll switch to another story. Sometimes, having a
shower works to kick-start the muse, too.
Read, spend time with my family, walk, dance... Just depends on my
mood. J
10. Fast Five:
a. Tea or Coffee? Neither. I don’t drink hot
liquids.
b. Kindle or Nook? I don’t have either, but I
do have ebook apps on my tablet.
c. Beer or Wine or Spirits? None. I don’t
really drink a lot, either. I know, I’m strange. LOL
d. All-time favourite book? I have to pick
just one? Okay, um, Across the Universe by Beth Revis. If you want to know some
of my other favs, check out this page.
e. All-time favourite Movie? Star Trek
(2009), though this year promises to be a great year for SFR movies, so I’m
sure I’ll have a new one soon.
Accidental Romance Excerpt:
A million needles
pierced her wrist. She had to get away from the fire. Leanne flicked open her
eyes, screaming, longing for the agony to stop.
White walls
surrounded her. Machines beeped. Taking in the new scenery, she closed her
mouth, the pain forgotten. Bags filled with clear liquids as well as blood hung
from a metal pole. She followed the tubes from the bags into her left hand. Was
that where the burn came from? She glanced at the other arm, the end of which
was wrapped in thick bandages. The image of spinning blades and her mangled
flesh flashed before her eyes. She screamed again, tears falling down her
cheeks. This can’t be happening.
Bodies rushed into
the room, many in scrubs. With her vision blurred, she didn’t recognize anyone.
All strangers. She was in the foreign place by herself. A nightmare. Has to be.
“Shh, calm down,
sweetie. You’ll be okay.”
A familiar voice.
She glanced to her other side to see her mom standing beside her, her eyes
glassy. She held her hand, but Leanne couldn’t feel it, only the throbbing
which had returned to her other one, the one that was…gone? She groaned,
turning on her side, and pulled her knees up to her chest.
“Mom, is it
really…?”
She brushed her
fingers over her forehead. “Don’t worry about it right now. You need to rest.”
“It hurts so bad.”
“I know.” Her
mother stroked her face again. “But the nurses will help it go away.”
“Leanne,” one of
the nurses hovering around her said. “I want you to take deep breaths and count
backward from ten.”
“Ten.” She sucked
in air and cried out in agony.
Between clenched
teeth, she continued. Anything to stop the pain. “Nine.”
Ice traveled
through her veins. “Eight.”
The throbbing
slowly ebbed away. Seven.
Darkness swept
over her and pulled her down with it.
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Jessica E. Subject Bio:
Jessica Subject is
the author of contemporary and science fiction romance, ranging from sweet to
erotica. In her stories, you could meet clones, or a sexy alien or two. You may
even be transported to another planet for a romantic rendezvous.
When Jessica isn't
reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk. Fast.
But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall nearby.
Jessica lives in
Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to
hear from her readers. You can find her at jessicasubject.com
and on twitter @jsubject.
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Giveaway!!
On April 12, 2013, Jessica Subject
will be giving away a $10 Amazon.com gift certificate to one lucky commenter
during the Accidental Romance tour. Please leave your email address in your
comment so that she can contact you if you win. Contest is international. Good
luck!
Thanks so much for hosting me today, Melissa! :)
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really good. I will definitely be reading it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! :)
DeleteGreat movie star choices, Jessica.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kiru! I think those two would suit the characters perfectly. :)
DeleteWhat an interesting book! Enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! :)
DeleteLoved the interview and want to read the book...good luck, sounds like you're going to have a hit!
ReplyDeletesandiedotwhiteatlivedotcom
Thank you, Sandie! I hope so. :)
DeleteThat was a weird Fast Five!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excerpt. It's frightening. It sounds like a terrible accident.
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
Yes, I could be described as weird. LOL
DeleteTerrible, but Leanne struggles to learn to live life again.
Fantastic casting choices! Gotta love them Hemsworth boys. Excellent interview ladies!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lilly! Oh, yes! Though both a little young for me. LOL
DeleteGOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BOOK AND THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY! SHELLEY S. calicolady60@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shelley! :-)
DeleteThanks for the giveaway! This book looks like something I would like!
ReplyDeletemestith at gmail dot com
Thanks, Meghan! Hope you enjoy the story! :-)
DeleteA great post thank you. ACCIDENTAL ROMANCE sounds fabulous.
ReplyDeletemarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Thank you, Mary! :)
DeleteThank you so much, Melissa, for hosting me during the Accidental Romance tour! And thanks to everyone who came out to visit!
ReplyDeleteThe winner of the $10 Amazon.com gift certificate is Meghan from the this stop on the tour. Congratulations!