Cover Reveal!

Here is the hawt new cover for my upcoming cover for the sequel to Undercover Lovers: Impassioned. Look for Undercover Lovers: Devoted late summer 2012. . .

Thanks goin' out to the gals at Naughty Readers for their hard work.

Interview with Women's Fiction/Romance Author Jamie Salisbury

Jamie, thanks for coming. Tell the readers something about you they may not know about you – something outside your writing.

J.S.: I was in training for the Pan American games – the equestrian events, Dressage to be exact. I was training abroad, and due to the political climate I had to abandon my training, and come back to the United States.

RMc:  You have a new book that is due out June 1^st entitled Timeless Sojourn. Tell us something about it.

JS:  It’s about a woman, Anne who is coming out of a difficult divorce. Since she has no children or ties to where she is living,  her best and oldest friend convinces her to move back to their childhood town where she now resides. Anne does – moving in with her girlfriend until she can find a job and get settled.  She meets a man,  an artist named Geoff who rubs her all the wrong way, like oil and water, with his cocky attitude and swagger. But he finds her intriguing, and a relationship is the last thing either want. . .

RMc:  A relationship ensues *laughing*?

JS:  Oh yes! It is quite interesting, plus it has some other factors thrown in. It’s a May to December romance, but not in the traditional sense. *laughing*

RMc:  What made you write this?

JS:  *Laughing* A lot of things played into my writing it. So many of the stories I read about these types of relationships are so, so plastic to me. I had to write something real.  And that’s all I’m saying on the subject right now *wink*.

RMc:  Sounds intriguing. . .Your latest book, Tudor Rose. You did some major overhauls to this book. Why?

JS:  Well, first off I love this book. Love it!! However, it was more erotica than romance and I’d had some underhanded comments thrown my way. So I went back in and took a lot of the XXX factor out or rather toned it down.  *wink*

RMc:  The cover, tell us about the cover. You changed it as well.

JS:  Yes, I did. In fact I also changed the cover to my debut novel, Perpetual Love. On Tudor Rose, while I loved the cover and got a lot of good comments,  no one could figure it out (what it might be about).  So I changed it and I’ve seen a turn around in sales. It’s an awesome cover! With Perpetual Love, I did it so it was in the same line/look as its sequel, Perpetual Emotions.  Both of these covers (as well as my other two) feature Jimmy Thomas – so need I say more? Covers are ultra important, and having a good  cover  artist is one of the best investments a writer can spend. The cover for Tudor Rose as well as Timeless Sojourn were done by Fiona Jayde. She comes up with phenomenal covers!

RMc:  What do you have planned beyond Timeless Sojourn?

JS:  The sequel for Tudor Rose, which is tentatively titled “The Last of the Wild Ones”. There is also another book in the Perpetual series waiting to be done. I’m also doing some research for a historical romance. I’ve started it, but I want to make sure I’m accurate to that time period.

RMc: When did you start writing,  and is it your full time job?

JS:  Like you, I’ve always written. I think I seriously got started in high school while I was taking a creative writing class. I’ve been fortunate that all the jobs I’ve had involved writing to one degree or another. I’m fortunate that writing is my full time job, and trust me it is just that. I spend my mornings answering emails, going around the internet, updating, then spend most afternoons writing.

RMc:  You’re an indie – would you ever go traditional?

JS:  Never say never, but right now I’d have to say no. I have some projects up my sleeve – but right now I thoroughly enjoy being indie. A perfect story of pursuing your dream.

RMc:  So what does Jamie do for fun?

JS:  I love to travel. I’ve been fortunate enough this year to have already traveled extensively. I also like to ride horses. I just don’t have my own any more. I like to hike, camp and sail if I have the opportunity. Watch movies, read. . .the usual.

RMc:  Any advice for aspiring writers?

JS:  Don’t give up on your dream, don't let anyone tell you you can't achieve it (your dream), and keep writing!

RMc:  Thank you for stopping by, and good luck with your upcoming release! I'll post your links at the bottom.

JS:  Thanks Rae - and I'll have an excerpt from Timeless Sojourn on my blog.

Jamie's Links

Blog:  http://www.jamiesalisburyauthor.blogspot.com

Web Site:  www.jamiesalisbury.webs.com

FaceBook:  http://www.facebook/JamieRSalisburyAuthor

Twitter:  @JamieRSalisbury

EMail: TudorRose829@gmail.com

RomanceNovelCenter:  http://www.romancenovelcenter.com/jamiesalisbury

Lovers Undercover: Impassioned - Excerpt

Check out my interview over on Jamie Salisbury's blog this week!
http://www.jamiesalisburyauthor.blogspot.com




Walking around the large living room Scarlett finally walks toward Logan and sits next to him.

  “This has to be the weirdest trip I’ve ever taken. But then I’ve never had a crazy employee before!” She smiled at him as he extends his hand to her.

  “Come on now Scarlett. That was why I signed on to begin with, your crazy employees. Never a dull moment,” he teased, grinning broadly.

  She sits up for a moment before reclining on his shoulder. “I’ve never been on a roller coaster like this Logan. And I apologize for getting you dragged into the middle. You are after all a client.”

  “Well, you can’t keep me out of it since I’m her fixation, and I would like to think our relationship has moved beyond one of client and employer.” He pulls her next to him.

  “You know better than that Logan. We’ve moved way beyond that.”

  “I’m just kidding love.” He got up off the sofa and began to pace the room, his face darkened as his mood has suddenly changed.

  “What?”

He sits back down next to her, taking her hand. “There is something I need to tell you before all this crap with Lisa blows up or does whatever it’s going to do.”

“Tell me what Logan?” He squeezed her hand looking straight at her.

“Please believe me when I say I intended to tell you this earlier. I just didn’t know Lisa was going to go off on the crazy train and I didn’t want to add to all of it.”

Scarlett warily eyes him for a few moments as it dawns on her what he is leading up to.

“You’ve slept with her, haven’t you?” She moves her hand away trying to decide what she’s feeling.

“Yes, but before you get any more upset than I know you already must be, let me explain. Please.”

“I’m listening.”

“I went out with her three or four times, no more. Richard introduced us out in L.A. right before he died. But I couldn’t take her possessiveness, and I’m being kind. Scarlett, please believe me baby. I care far too deeply for you to let this come between us.”

Scarlett didn’t say a word for a few moments, which seemed like eternity to Logan, carefully choosing her words.

“Richard introduced you to her? Not that it surprises me. And you ended things? That explains a lot actually Logan. Why she jumped at the chance to move to Atlanta and why she is obsessed with you.” She took her hand and places it on his cheek, rubbing it against his beard. “Thank you for being so honest with me.”

“I promise you Scarlett, I will always be honest with you.” He leans over and kisses her delicately, their lips brushing. He pressed his lips harder against hers, his tongue opening her mouth as he consumed her as their tongues met and tangled.

Lovers Undercover: Devoted

As my debut erotic romance, Lovers Undercover: Impassioned is beginning to get noticed and get reviews I have fiercely started writing the next saga of Logan and Scarlett.
Lovers Undercover: Devoted will be released this summer. A cover is in the works as we speak.

Also, I can be found on Jimmy Thomas' awesome new site: Romance Novel Center. Check it out as it is the hottest place for romance writers, authors and anything doing with the industry. http://www.romancenovelcenter.com

Here is a sneak peak at the image for the cover of L.U.: Devoted!

This Week!

On Thursday this week (April 19th) I will be featured in an interview on author Bonni Sansom's blog (www.bonniesansom.blogspot.com). I'm so looking forward to this opportunity. Thanks Bonni.

Lovers Undercover: Impassioned received a 4 star review on Amazon AND a 5 star review on Smashwords!
Pretty exciting as these are the first reviews!

I am currently writing the sequel, which is titled: Lovers Undercover: Devoted. It will be released this summer!

Lovers Undercover: Impassioned

This week I was suppose to have to have had Lisa as a guest. However, she has decided to be a bitch and refuses to partake. SO - have no fear - I've got another excerpt from LU:I!
On another note. . .I am starting the sequel and hope to have it out sometime this summer!

Walking around the large living room Scarlett finally walks toward Logan and sits next to him.

  “This has to be the weirdest trip I’ve ever taken. But then I’ve never had a crazy employee before!” She smiled at him as he extends his hand to her.

  “Come on now Scarlett. That was why I signed on to begin with, your crazy employees. Never a dull moment,” he teased, grinning broadly.

  She sits up for a moment before reclining on his shoulder. “I’ve never been on a roller coaster like this Logan. And I apologize for getting you dragged into the middle. You are after all a client.”

  “Well, you can’t keep me out of it since I’m her fixation, and I would like to think our relationship has moved beyond one of client and employer.” He pulls her next to him.

  “You know better than that Logan. We’ve moved way beyond that.”

  “I’m just kidding love.” He got up off the sofa and began to pace the room, his face darkened as his mood has suddenly changed.

  “What?”

He sits back down next to her, taking her hand. “There is something I need to tell you before all this crap with Lisa blows up or does whatever it’s going to do.”

“Tell me what Logan?” He squeezed her hand looking straight at her.

“Please believe me when I say I intended to tell you this earlier. I just didn’t know Lisa was going to go off on the crazy train and I didn’t want to add to all of it.”

Scarlett warily eyes him for a few moments as it dawns on her what he is leading up to.

“You’ve slept with her, haven’t you?” She moves her hand away trying to decide what she’s feeling.

“Yes, but before you get any more upset than I know you already must be, let me explain. Please.”

“I’m listening.”

“I went out with her three or four times, no more. Richard introduced us out in L.A. right before he died. But I couldn’t take her possessiveness, and I’m being kind. Scarlett, please believe me baby. I care far too deeply for you to let this come between us.”

Scarlett didn’t say a word for a few moments, which seemed like eternity to Logan, carefully choosing her words.

“Richard introduced you to her? Not that it surprises me. And you ended things? That explains a lot actually Logan. Why she jumped at the chance to move to Atlanta and why she is obsessed with you.” She took her hand and places it on his cheek, rubbing it against his beard. “Thank you for being so honest with me.”

“I promise you Scarlett, I will always be honest with you.” He leans over and kisses her delicately, their lips brushing. He pressed his lips harder against hers, his tongue opening her mouth as he consumed her as their tongues met and tangled.

Excerpt - Lovers Undercover: Impassioned!!

For your enjoyment, here is a small excerpt from Lovers Undercover: Impassioned. . .Enjoy!

Scarlett had many personal fantasies; one favorite involved falling deeply in love with perhaps a writer or a musician, someone creative. It all seemed so romantic to her, how they would meet, fall in love, marry, have kids and live happily ever after. It was just a silly dream she indulged herself in whenever her cynicism took a brief leave of absence.

  That fantasy must have been in the back of her mind when she asked Zachariah Logan McGregor to meet with her. He is known to his friends simply as Logan and Zachariah to his hoards of adoring fans. And of course he was late. She glanced down at the Rolex on her wrist for the umpteenth time. Where the hell was he? Come on Logan, time is money.

   Grabbing the cell phone off the table, she starts to call Logan’s number. As she waits for the first ring, a manicured, well tanned hand intercepts her hand.

  “Sorry I’m late, traffic.” He sits down across from Scarlett. Logan was a striking man, more so in person. Photographs did not do him justice.

  “No problem,” she replied, crossing her legs and staring into the loveliest pair of chocolate brown eyes she thought she’d ever come across. Add his longish blackish-brown hair, with a physique to match; well he would be any woman’s fantasy. “I trust the team is taking good care of you?”

  He said nothing, holding his gaze on her as he pondered the question. He appeared cool in spite of the hot, humid summer day, dressed in dark jeans and a black shirt with the sleeves rolled halfway up his forearm. He came across as a confident, in control man. The corners of his mouth twitched as he finally flashed a lopsided grin toward her. “Yes, of course they are,” he replied.