by Jess
Michaels
Hi everyone, and a big
thanks to Amy for having me here today at Unwrapping Romance! I’m slightly
scattered today because yesterday my 49th book was released. THE OTHER DUKE,
the first book in the Notorious Flynns series is a historical romance about
Rafe, (Raphael Flynn) who inherits not only a dukedom but also a bride,
Serafina McPhee! It’s also my first step on a new journey of being completely
indie after many years of traditionally publishing. It’s a scary, exciting,
wonderful time, and I just hope it works.
Today I
thought I’d talk to you about why I do this job. I don’t really remember a time
when I didn’t write. I have boxes of stories at my parents’ house in Idaho that
I wrote in elementary school. I even once said I wanted to be a writer in one
of those when I grow up essays you’re
required to write at various times throughout school. But honestly, I never
thought I would actually do it. I didn’t think you did artsy things for a
living, you had to have a back-up.
My back-up
career was psychology. I was going to be a marriage and family therapist. A funny
thing happened on the way to a Master’s degree in family counseling…I realized
my empathy, which is awesome as a writer (and hopefully as a human), was not
that good as far as being a counselor was concerned. I brought home other
people’s pain; I didn’t have the ability to turn that part of the job off at
night. So it turned out I wouldn’t be a good therapist after all.
BUT I had
started working on a book I wrote during college at night, and I was in love.
My husband pointed out this discrepancy and suddenly, BAM! I was not going to
go back to school; I was going to be a romance novelist. And that’s what I did.
So why do
I still do it, even after fifteen years of being a writer full-time, and a
published author for ten? Well, because I’m still in love with telling stories,
first to myself, and then to my readers. I love that connection I make with
someone who reads my book, and is moved by my stories. I also love the freedom my
job has given me. I’m very lucky to be able to support myself and my family
through my books, which means I am able to make my own schedule, and I am able
to hang out with my best friend (and husband) any time I want. We travel the
world thanks to books and those who buy them. Thanks to you my wonderful
readers.
The world
of publishing is often a high wire act but in the end, I wouldn’t have it any
other way! Thank you and I hope you read THE OTHER DUKE and enjoy the Notorious
Flynns.
by Jess Michaels
For years Serafina
McPhee has been engaged to marry the heir to the Duke of Hartholm and for
almost as long, she has been struggling to find a way out of that engagement.
When he suddenly dies, she does not mourn but thrills at the idea that she will
be free. Unfortunately, best laid plans go awry when the next in line for the
title, her intended’s cousin, Raphael “Rafe” Flynn is forced to take over the
engagement. But Serafina knows Rafe’s reputation as a libertine and wants
nothing to do with him, either, even if he is devastatingly handsome.
She proposes an
arrangement: she will agree to the marriage and provide Rafe with his heir and
spare. Once she has done her duty, he will let her go. Rafe is intrigued both
by her beauty and by her utter disgust with the idea of being his bride. Women
normally fall at his feet, not cringe away from him. However, since their
arranged marriage is not something he can escape, he agrees to her terms.
But when he finds out on
their wedding night the truth about her torture at the hands of his
predecessor, he finds himself driven not just to fulfill his bargain with his
new bride, but to introduce her to desire. While they move closer together,
surrendering to wicked pleasures, dangerous emotions may violate every
agreement they’ve made.
About the Author:
Jess
Michaels began writing full-time in 1999 after being encouraged by her husband
to follow her dream. In 2003, she sold her first novella, an erotic historical
romance about an Egyptian tomb and a very sexy curse. Since then she has
published nearly 50 novels and novellas under three different pen names
with several major publishers, small presses and via self-publishing. Her
erotic historical romances have been national bestsellers and won awards from
booksellers and readers.
She and
her awesome husband live in Tucson where she enjoys playing video games,
exploring the beautiful desert, reading and spending petting her two old
lady cats.
Jess
Michaels always loves to hear from her readers! Feel free to visit her website or as Jess says:
“You can email me or follow me on both Facebook and Twitter! Also be sure to sign up for my newsletter to
be the first to know when I have a new release out as well as chances to win
some very cool prizes.”
To find
out more about Jess Michaels writing historical romance as Jenna Petersen go here.
To find out more about Jess Michaels writing snarky, urban fantasy as Jesse Petersen go here.
To find out more about Jess Michaels writing snarky, urban fantasy as Jesse Petersen go here.
Happy
Reading Everyone and Jess, thank you for visiting. xoxo
Be sure to check out my review of THE OTHER DUKE, if you haven't already.
Be sure to check out my review of THE OTHER DUKE, if you haven't already.
THE OTHER
DUKE, a Notorious Flynns novel by Jess Michaels, the Passionate Pen, available
now in ebook formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobobooks.
***click on links above or cover below for purchasing information, remember even pennies per sale using my links help keep this blog alive. Thank You.
3 comments:
Hi Jess and Amy!
Great post Amy, I happen to really enjoy books written by Jess. In my opinion she's great!!
Thank you for hosting her today.
Big congrats to you Jess on another awesome book, it's on my Kindle! Lucky me! *^_^*
I read all your books when you were writing as Jenna Petersen, now I follow you as Jess.
Wishing you the best with your new release. :-)
Have a nice evening ladies!
Hi Dalila,
I hope you enjoy THE OTHER DUKE. Jess never disappoints us, does she? Thanks for stopping by, darlin'! xox
Aw thanks Delila!!! Nice to see you here. :)
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