Hey, guys! I know most of you are still NaNo'ing (*cheers*), so I'll make this quick:
I'm over at NA Alley this week--meaning I'll be doing posts, fielding tweets, answering emails, and moderating #NALitChat. Please feel free to stop by. You are always welcome there. :)
For the first time in years, I'm not checking people into store displays. I'm not ditching my cart to dart through a crowd, and I'm not giving anyone 'the eye'. No, this Black Friday serves a much greater purpose:
I'm helping my pub sister, Natasha Hanova, reveal her cover for Edge of Truth! :)
Rena Moon feels like a prisoner, oppressed by the Overlord's laws, bound by household rules, even captive to her emotions. When she grows angry, the earth shakes. She restrains the tightly coiled power, until her best friend is kidnapped. Nevan, her long-time crush, joins the rescue mission into volatile lands where Rena's mood slips toward the edge of control. She must decide what moral boundaries she's willing to breach and what regrets she can bear.
Guys, I cannot tell you how excited I am about today's post. Not only is Jaycee DeLorenzo here to discuss The Truths About Dating and Mating--she's also going to tell us why she writes new adult (NA) fiction... in person!
Kind of.
When I offered to host a stop during Jaycee's tour, she mentioned something about vlogging. Of course, I was all over that idea. What's more personal than a video featuring the author herself?
So, my gracious NA sister decided to take some time out of her busy schedule to sit down with us. Without further ado, I present to you... Jaycee DeLorenzo!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: The Truths about Dating and Mating Author: Jaycee DeLorenzo Category: New Adult Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: November 21, 2012
SYNOPSIS
Spunky Italian coed Ivy Rossini likes to talk and push the boundaries. She gets to do both as she co-hosts Riordan College’s radio program, The Truths about Dating and Mating, alongside her lifelong best friend, Ian Hollister. Being the only girl who cares to see beyond Ian’s bad boy reputation has its advantages, especially when he’s scaring off the jerks who just want to nail the campus sex-guru. It’s when he’s “protecting” her from the advances she welcomes that she wants to lob him over the head and tell him to butt out. But Ivy’s feels like she’s the one who’s taken a hit when Ian almost kisses her at a party. She knows she should feel relieved when he pulls away, so why is she disappointed instead? What’s worse, Ivy’s now getting aroused by Ian’s slightest touch and can’t stop entertaining thoughts of a romantic future. But Ian doesn’t do relationships, and she’s not interested in anything casual. In the end, Ivy decides it’s best to keep her growing feelings a secret and hope they’ll pass. However, when Ian begins hinting at wanting to take things to the next level, she’s forced to decide if a chance at something more is worth risking everything they’ve built. With their friendship and her heart hanging in the balance, can Ivy follow the advice she and Ian give their listeners - to communicate, be honest, and trust in themselves - or will insecurity, stubbornness, and pride ruin any chance of their relationship getting off the ground?
Jaycee DeLorenzo hails from Tucson, Arizona, on the outskirts of the Saguaro National Park – which she believes to be the most beautiful spread of desert in the world. By day, Jaycee is an English language teacher to elementary students. By night, she’s a wife, mother, writer, cover artist, website designer, and blogger. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, singing (very poorly), catching up on her favorite T.V. shows, and researching.
I know most of you are hard at work on NaNoWriMo (or NaNoReviMo), so I tried to keep this brief. ;)
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Last month, I had the honor of participating in Michelle Flick’s e-panel on the writing process. I didn’t get a chance to give her a proper shout-out in October, so I thought I'd highlight it today:
You know I love you guys, right? There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not grateful for your support and encouragement. In fact, if you were here, we’d go out for coffee.
I'd scrounge around until I found enough change in my car, and we'd waltz in like we owned the place. You’d get something caffeinated, and I’d order green tea. Then we’d sit at a cozy little table in the corner and people-watch, whilst discussing our WIPs...
But then, out of nowhere, I’d jump up and thrust my cup in the air! You, of course, would be mortified, but I wouldn’t notice. Possessed by the attitude of gratitude, I’d climb up on my stool and… serenade you.
Yeah, I went there.
Have you ever heard the chorus of “Thankful for You”? (Skip to about 00:50) I’d use my empty cup as a microphone and do my best TobyMac impression. “I’m thankful for yooooooooooooou!” Somewhere in the middle, I’d bust out my sweet, sweet dance moves—the kind only a writer can pull off—and you’d love it.
Or at least, you’d pretend to. Secretly, you’d record the whole thing on your phone and upload it to Youtube. Within a matter of days, you’d have a million hits on “Author Kills Career,” and the ad money would pour in. Before you knew it, you’d be able to quit your day job and write or read full-time!
