Please join me in welcoming author Jamie Salisbury as she tours her book, Timeless Sojourn, the first book in her new series. Welcome Jamie!
Is writing a
full-time career for you?
Yes, I am fortunate enough that my writing is my
full-time job, and each day is treated as such. I spend my mornings sending and
returning emails, going over what if any PR needs to be done and my upcoming
schedule. The afternoon (and sometimes evenings) are spent writing.
Did you plan to be
a writer or did it just happen?
I always knew I wanted to be a writer, and much of my
previous careers entailed a great deal of writing. So it naturally led into my
writing more and more manuscripts until I ended up where I’m at.
Will you share a short preview of Timeless Sojourn?
"It wasn't supposed to be like this!", has become the mantra
in Anne Harrison's head since her recent divorce. She was too old to be here...to
be single. Melancholy and unsure about anything Anne takes her long time friend
Kat's advice and gets back to her roots...in Seattle. There she hopes to connect
with that long ago girl from her childhood and find her confidence again.
Devilishly handsome,
arrogant, and cocky Geoffrey Quinn is a man of success. He's also a man of
layers and most people can't get past what he portrays. No one until Anne.
The last thing either of
these people are looking for is a relationship. Anne finds Geoff highly
irritating (and young!) at his best, while Geoffrey finds her magnetic and
wise.
Seemingly unsuitable and
unplanned attractions lights a fiery passion this duo never expected.
Will they take a chance
on passion? If they do what happens when the blaze recedes? What will be left
ashes or embers?
Is your book based on real life experiences or purely all
imagination?
It is based on real
life. Which parts? I’ll never tell!
What three words would best describe Geoffrey?
Smart, caring, cocky
Which character in Timeless Sojourn is the most difficult to part
with?
It would have to be the
main female character, Anne Harrison because there is so much of myself in her
character. She is one character I actually found myself getting emotionally
attached to.
What has been your greatest pleasure in writing this book?
To watch Anne, the
female lead, grow and mature into herself at a very vulnerable time in her
life. She went from being beaten down, unsure of what to do with herself or her
life into the woman she had once been – only more mature – confident, self
assured, savvy, smart.
Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
Yes, Timeless Sojourn is
the first of a series, although I’m not sure how many will spin off from here.
I am currently working on the sequel. At least handwritten right now. Putting
ideas, locations, etc. down.
What do you have in store next for your readers?
Probably the sequel to
Tudor Rose, “The Last of the Wild Ones.” I’ve started working on it and
depending on how it goes, I may have it out at the end of this year.
What has been your greatest pleasure or personal success as an
author?
Probably something
simple – like finding my first book, Perpetual Love on Amazon.
Is there any place and time in the world and in history that you
would like to visit?
I’d probably like to go
back to Henry VIII or Elizabeth I’s time. They were both strong personalities,
especially Elizabeth, being a woman at that time.
Laptop, desktop or notebook and pen for writing?
Laptop at the moment –
and I do use a notebook and pen for writing. I always have a notebook for each
book for research, plot ideas, characters, scenes, etc.
Do you believe in writers block? Has it ever happened to you?
Yes, I certainly believe
in writers block. It does happen and when it does I put whatever I’m working on
that’s giving me writers block and work on something else. I always keep 2-3
manuscripts going at one time specifically to deal with that.
The Book
Recently divorced at a time when most women are
enjoying their children being grown, Anne Harrison finds her life in chaos. At
the urging of her forever-friend Kat, Anne moves back to Seattle, her childhood
home, to get back her former confidence and make a fresh start.
Confident, creative, and a successful
businessman, Geoffrey Quinn has depths not immediately apparent to those who
come into contact with that cocky, devilishly handsome exterior.
The last thing either is looking for is a
relationship. Anne finds Geoff highly irritating (and young!) at best, while
Geoffrey finds her magnetic and wise. To his amusement, she futilely attempts
to dismiss him each time they cross paths, and sparks fly.
Watch as this seemingly unsuitable, disparate
duo lights a fiery, compelling attraction neither sees coming. But who will get
burned?
The Giveaway
Jamie will be giving away a $25 Amazon GC to one randomly drawn
commenter during the tour. The more you visit and comment, the more chances you have to win!
An Excerpt
Kat and I are
just finishing up the dinner dishes and getting ready to sit and solve the
problems of the world when the phone rings. Kat answers. “Of course, she’s
right here. We just finished cleaning the kitchen.”
Geoffrey she
mouths to me, handing me the phone.
“Hey, how are
you? I asked.
“Great,
thanks. I was wondering if you’d like to come over for dinner Friday night. I
grill a mean steak.”
“That sounds
great, Geoffrey. Can I bring anything, oh, and what time?” I smile at the
thought of that killer body slaving over a grill.
“How about if
I pick you up at seven, and bring something for dessert, if you don’t mind.”
“That sounds
great. I’ll see you Friday.”
I hang up the
phone and Kat is standing there with a huge grin on her face.
“You’re going
to have dinner at Geoffrey Quinn’s?” she cackles. “You do know he’s falling
hook, line and sinker, don’t you? He never invites women to his place.”
“Enough
already, Kat! Geoff is young enough to be my son. We simply enjoy each other’s
company.” I replied, hoping to shut her up.
“Oh no, Anne,
he’s taken with you and you are quite smitten with him, although you’d be the
last to admit it. Don’t play the age game crap with me because I know better.”
She’s still smiling like a match maker as I turn away, my face warm from
blushing.
The Author
Jamie Salisbury cannot imagine a time when she did not write. A
skill that has served her well throughout her professional career. Public
relations in and around the entertainment industry, photography, editing, and
special event planning all elevated her passion for writing.
An avid reader of histories, biographies, and romance, it's only
natural that part of the products of her pen are historical romances featuring
characters so authentic they spring forth from the page and shake the reader's
hand. Many of her teen years were spent in Chile, but she and her family were
forced out of the country when the political climate demanded it.
Taking the plunge to take her writing professional came as a
result of a series of foot surgeries that left her with a lot of time on her
hands. Unable to walk great distances at the time, she started writing as a way
to pass the time. Her experiences of how dramatically her life had changed at
first. Then the new world of e-publishing inspired her to digitally publish her
first novel, Perpetual Love, rather than relegate it to the dreaded drawer. She
couldn't be happier with her decision to grab the publishing industry by the
shoulders and force it to pay attention to all she has to offer.
Two more novels have followed: Blood Lust and Tudor Rose, with
more to follow soon.
Jamie now lives outside of Atlanta, but the love for travel has
never abandoned her. Adventure, exploration, and intrigue permeate her prose to
the core.
In those few moments of the day when she's not writing or thinking
about writing, she finds knitting a way to relax and unwind. Other interests
include photography, equestrianism, reading, and of course traveling.
Jamie hopes her writing will entertain, enlighten, and inspire
others to pick up the pen and pursue their own dreams. She loves to be
contacted by readers, writers, and history buffs.
Twitter: @JamieRSalisbury
FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/JamieRSalisburyAuthor
Barnes &
Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/timeless-sojourn-jamie-salisbury/1111957894?ean=2940014671002
Thank you for hosting Jamie today.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading this. :)
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Thanks for having me! I look forward to stopping by during the day and answering readers comments and questions.
ReplyDeleteRebecca - I hope you do get a chance to read Timeless Sojourn!
ReplyDeleteHellooooo :D
ReplyDeleteLoved, loved, loved this book! I just can't say that enough :P
Ahh laptop or notebook? Both xD I'm the same, I obviously prefer typing up my work, because as we've talked about before, my mind works faster than my hands, and luckily, I type fast xD
Writing with a pen and paper, I normally have paper scattered around me because I'm writing one thing, think of another and have to write it down before going back to what I was writing. Can be frustrating at times :P
Hugs
Natalie--so you liked the book? :) With that kind of recommendation how can we not all want to read it!
ReplyDeleteJamie--congrats on the book. It really does sound great and cocky or not, Geoffrey doesn't sound half bad. :) Thank you for visiting with all of us today!
Jamie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great story. I loved Timeless Sojourn. Also just finished Perpetual Love and loved that one too. Looking forward to much more!
Natalie!
ReplyDeleteThank you! And congrats on your new release! Exciting isn't it?
Yes typing is better because my I type fast and sometimes my brain is speeding along with ideas.
Hugs and cheers!
Thank you Renee!!
ReplyDeleteMK -
ReplyDeleteGeoffrey turns out to be so much more than what he let's people see. . .but gotta love his cockiness!
I haven't read it yet, but I will. I just love the cover, it's great.
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Congratulations on the release!
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Ican hardly wait to read this story. Glad there will more stories.
ReplyDeleteIngeborg -
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Anonymous -
ReplyDeleteThank you!
MomJane -
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I am working out the plot line(s) and characters on paper right now trying to decide Anne and Geoffrey's future. . .all good!
Just popping in to say HI and sorry I missed visiting with you on party day! Hope you all had a good time!
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