Author Spotlight Page - Melanie James

A Valentine's Surprise

Publication Date:1/29/2014

Author Melanie James 

Blurb 

Adam is a local police officer who has never been interested in finding romance or love. He spent the last ten years raising his kid sister after their parents were killed by a drunk driver. When his seemingly quiet morning patrol takes a deadly turn, Adam starts to think about life and love a little differently. He sets his sights on the beautiful yet guarded Amanda. Can his fire burn deep enough to unlock her innocent heart? 

This is a novella approx 20,000 words.


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Amazon -http://amzn.to/1fiVVg9
B&N -http://bit.ly/1bLanOZ
Amazon Paperback -http://amzn.to/1ofzilE

Author  Bio 

Melanie James is a Western Pennsylvania native who spent several years in the Chicago area before being dragged to the frozen land of Northeast Wisconsin that she has called home for the last nine years. Not that she minded! She prefers country living and small town life. Melanie is married to the most amazing husband that any woman could ask for. She has two fabulous kids that keep her on her toes and she wouldn't trade them for the world or even consider selling them on e-bay. Most Days! When she’s not writing, she works part-time in the IT world (shhh don’t tell anyone, she really is a tech geek). She is also working on her graduate degree at the University of Wisconsin Stout.

AUTHOR LINKS:

Facebook Author Page : 
https://www.facebook.com/melanie.james.52687

Goodreads Page 
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/408280.Melanie_James
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/27564064-melanie-james

Amazon Author Page 
http://www.amazon.com/Melanie-James/e/B00I5WFWL2/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Twitter 
https://twitter.com/AutMelanieJames

Authors Website 
http://www.authormelaniejames.com

BOOKS IN THE WORKS :

Release 5/2014
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25 year old Lexi Salenko is an independent and focused young woman who has realized her dream of moving to the open country of Montana and starting up a quaint bookstore. Romance and adventure have always remained within the covers of her cherished novels until one day she receives a mysterious letter from her archaeologist sister. The letter was sent from Israel and was badly damaged, but Lexi understands enough of it that her sister may be in trouble. Lexi follows the cryptic instructions sent to her and finds herself propelled on an odyssey across three continents with a very sexy former Navy SEAL turned mercenary and a mysterious ancient relic with ties to an ancient cult. She learns about a supernatural force that stretches from the ancient ruins at Gobleki Tepe Turkey through the death camps of the Holocaust and into her present life. Along the way she learns that sometimes you have to let yourself fall in love and believe in the power of hope.


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Coming Summer of 2014

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Jenny has something to prove. She's lived her life with her brother watching over her after the tragic and untimely death of their parents. Most of all she has to prove to Jake that she is no longer the little girl he still sees. When things heat up between the two, Jenny’s worst nightmare comes true.
Estranged from his family, Jake has been keeping a secret from everyone that he's come to love and respect over the years. A secret that could destroy his job on the police force, not to mention the trust he's worked to build with everyone around him. Jake has made some pretty big mistakes with Jenny and he knows it. Can he convince her of his love before it’s too late? When Jenny comes under fire by an unknown force, Jake will stop at nothing to protect her, including revealing his secrets that he’s worked hard to keep.

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Release Summer of 2014

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When Jillie learns of her husband’s secret life, lies and betrayals are front and center. A friend introduces her to a secret society and Jillie embraces the whip that was thrust into her hands to discover power, love and lust like she has never felt. Jillie finally finds freedom and truth as she beings her discovery of life and self. But it seems in a world of masks and props everyone has secrets to hide, even those closest to Jillie.

Melanie's Monkeys Street Team Link 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/607771282628635/

Questions I asked the Author !!! 

1. When did you first start writing?

When I was younger, probably around 15

2. Did you always know you wanted to write?

No, I had no idea until I was talked into it by a very good friend

3. Who are some of your biggest Influences?

Claudy Conn, JS Scott, Karen Marie Moning, Anne Rice

4. Who are some of your favorite authors?

Claudy Conn, Anne Rice, Karen Marie Moning, Marie Hall

5. Whats in the works for you next ? and when will it be released?

Conjuring Darkness will be available on May 1st

A Summer Love is releasing in June

6. Do you have a street team ? Is it open for new members?
Whats the URL to join?

Yep, Melanie's Monkeys
https://www.facebook.com/groups/607771282628635/

7. Is there anything in particular you do in preparation for writing?

I just sit down and write.

8. Do you have any advice for anyone struggling to become a writer?

Shut your internet off and write your book. Don't worry about marketing a book that you are writing. Wait until it is written and then worry about marketing.

9. Do you have an Author Page? Yes
What is the URL?

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Melanie-James/1408513832726084

10. What part of the world do you reside in?

I live in the USA, Wisconsin more specifically

Add anything extra you would like others to know about you :)

IE:
Your Favorite Song? - There are way too many to choose from
Your Favorite Food? - Steak Salad - It's a Pittsburgh PA thing
Your Favorite Book? - UGH! I can't pick just one... ever!
Your Favorite Movie? - Any of the Iron Man, Thor, Captain America's or Avengers