The Carus Chronicles

I'm thrilled to have Barbara Bettis visiting my blog today to discuss her upcoming release. Barbara is one of those authors who is ALWAYS there for others. She's always helping and mentoring other authors and I'm very thankful to have "met" her in the rose garden (The Wild Rose Press). Thanks for hosting me today, J.C. I’m eagerly looking forward to March 18 for the release of my new medieval, FOR THIS KNIGHT ONLY. For those familiar with my other three books, you’ll recognize the h/h—Roark and Alyss. I love their story and I’m so happy it’s finally here. Good news—until March 18, the book is on PRE-ORDER SALE for 99 cents. And you’re all invited to my Facebook party from 8-11 Eastern tonight to celebrate the book’s upcoming release. Great guest authors, contests, and giveaways. Hope to see you there! Here’s a bit from the book. He’ll do anything for land, even marry her; she’ll do anything for her people, except marry him.  If only either...

Today I have another fellow Rose from the Garden in for an interview! Please welcome Wild Rose Press contemporary erotica author, Marie Tuhart. JC: Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from, what are your interests, how did you start writing? MT: I’m a West Coast gal. I was born and raised in San Francisco, moving to the Pacific Northwest (Washington State) 5 years ago.  I love to read and travel when I can, plus taking time and cuddling with my dog. I started writing because I liked the idea of being able to make up my own stories. JC: I'm also a West Coast gal!! Love me my ocean. Tell us about your upcoming/latest/new book. MT: My new release is Master Cole (see more below!!) JC: Looks great!! Tell us about your book cover. Who did it? How did you or they come up with the concept? MT: The cover designer is Designs by Diana. I basically go out and look at stock are that I’d like on the cover and it is sent to her. Diana sometimes reads my mind and she’s able ...

A question readers often ask me is "Are your characters based on real people?"  My answer:  yes and no. Of course I take personalities, physical features, mental qualities, etc., from people I know, but I also rely on the ideas in my head. I don't choose a person to be a character in my book; a character chooses me. Then I get to sort through my options and decide who suffers from low self-esteem or who can toss a football fifty yards or who gets to be the skinny, hot chick. I never thought about anyone confusing my characters with real people–until recently. While scrolling through my newsfeed on Facebook, like I do about a hundred times a day, I saw a notice about my high school reunion. Over the years I've connected with some high school friends via social media with no mention of a reunion. Until now. In my debut novel, The Ghost and Mrs. Miller, Libby Miller joins the committee to plan her twentieth high school reunion. On the committee are her de...

While finishing the edits on my third book in the Demon’s Witch Series, A Vampire’s Unlikely Alliance, I noticed a comment in the margin of my manuscript. My editor asked what happened to Synn and Gavin? I’d left them swinging in the breeze, so as to speak. I decided to tie up the loose ends later. Right now, I had to run to the store to get baking potatoes for dinner. Trip to the store was uneventful. I bagged the potatoes and headed to the checkout counter. That’s where all hell broke loose. Synn careened around the edges of my mind, squealing to a stop. In my mind’s eye, I saw her petite body, hands fisted on hips, pixie face scrunched up and eyes blazing. “I’m not done.  My story has just begun.  You can’t end me with a few strokes of the keyboard.  I won’t stand for it.” She stamped her little foot.  Gavin with a grin on his face stood slightly behind her.  I shook my head in disbelief.  Oh, boy, bad timing. Wow, had I been at my keyboard this reve...

  Today, she’ll break free.  Tomorrow, she’ll make them pay Book Specs: Title: Beast of All Series Name: Carus Series, Book Five Publisher: The Wild Rose Press           Editor: Lara Parker Cover Artist: Debbie Taylor of DCA Graphics Theme(s): Shapeshifters, Vampires, Witches, Demons,  SubGenre(s): Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Rating: Spicy (PG13) Page Count: 310 Word Count: 70595 Digital Price: $4.99 Print Price: $16.99 Digital ISBN: 978-1-5092-1004-6 Print ISBN: 978-1-5092-1005-3 COPYRIGHT © 2016 by J. C. McKenzie Blurb: “Two months ago my world collapsed and the beast reigned. Seven weeks ago the SRD captured me. Nine days ago, they injected me with something vile. Today, I break free. And tomorrow? I’ll make them pay.” Badass Shifter Andy McNeilly wakes up from a horrible nightmare, only to discover it wasn’t a dream, and she’s no longer quite so ...

G et ready to be enchanted  by mythical beasts, magical creatures, and moonlit nights. Today is the release of our Paranormal Romance Anthology: Moon, Mist & Magic! We're having a Facebook Party on August 12th , 6-9 PM Eastern, to celebrate. It's online so you can join use from the comfort of your own home. Details below! Book Specs: Title: Moon, Mist & Magic Publisher: Self-published                       Editor: Various Cover Artist: Abigail Owen Theme(s): Shapeshifters, Ghosts, Witches, Demons   SubGenre(s): Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance Rating: Spicy (PG13) Keywords: Shifters, Werewolves, Witches, Demons, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, steamy, Paranormal romance, Romance, Myster y Page Count: 348 Word Count: 66411 Digital Price: $0.99 COPYRIGHT © 2016 by Maureen L. Bonatch, L.A. Kelley, J. C. McKenzie, Abigail Owen, ...