Check out this fun interview with author Jami Deise

Hi Jami! It's great to have you with us today! So let's get down to business... When did you first start writing? 

The first writing I remember doing was in the 3rd grade. I wrote a short story called “Light Up the Sky with Firecrackers.” My mom might still have it somewhere. She saved everything I wrote.

And when were you first published? 

I won a poetry contest in the 5th grade. Does that count? The first time I was published was when I wrote a “he said/she said” type article with my dad about using computers for writing. I was pro; he was not quite so pro.

What is it about this genre that appeals to you the most? 

I like any story that features a strong female protagonist. In women’s fiction, we deal with real women and real issues. Sometimes the result is funny, sometimes not so funny, but it’s almost always a protagonist a woman can identify with.

Do you read other genres? If so, which? 

I love horror and mysteries – especially mysteries with a female detective, like Sue Grafton’s series.

What's the title of your latest book? Can you tell us about it? 

“Keeping Score” is about a divorced mom whose 9-year-old son wants to play travel baseball for the summer. She had no idea the worst competition would be off the field….

What inspired you to write it?

The first summer my son played travel baseball was the summer he was 9, and it was a very trying experience. Now I see the humor in it, but at the time…

Is it part of a series?

If there is a groundswell of demand for a sequel, I will write one!

Have you ever spotted anyone reading your books anywhere?

Only after I just put it in their hands.

Who designs your covers? 

Katrina Joyner. I think she did a great job!

If your latest book was made into a film, who would you cast? 

Amy Adams as Shannon; Reese Witherspoon as her best frenemy Jennifer.

What's your favourite Chick Lit book that made it to the big screen? 

Probably “I Don’t Know How She Does It.” I wrote an essay on the book and movie for Chick Lit Central earlier this year. Check it out here.

What were the last two books you read?

“The Partner Track,” by Helen Wan (excellent book!) and “It’s Just a Little Crush” by Caroline Fardig (very fun!)

Name one female author who you think deserves to be better known. 

Caroline Fardig. She’s started a great funny mystery series… reminds me a lot of Janet Evanovich.

Where do you write? 

On my couch. The room has a great view, facing the water.

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? 

Even though I wrote stories all the time, when I was a kid, I didn’t want to be a writer. Some kind of combination actress/doctor.

In the movie of your life, who would play you?

Image courtesy: Gage Skidmore

Angelina Jolie!

Speed Round...
Top drink to make you tipsy? Kahlua and crème.
Shopaholic or shopadon't? Bring on the shopping!
Sky high heels or closer to the ground? No heels for me
E.L. James or Jilly Cooper? Definitely not E.L. James but I’ve never heard of the other author.
Cry baby or tough cookie? Waaaaaa!!!

Brief author bio. A lifelong resident of Maryland, Jami Deise recently moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, along with her husband Tom, son Alex, and dog Lady. A baseball mom for over 10 years, “Keeping Score” is her first novel. Jami is an associate reviewer at www.chicklitcentral.com and a generalist reader for an NYC-based literary agency. Along with women’s fiction, she loves all things horror and watches too much TV.

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New Historical Romance by Lynn Hubbard

There's something about this cover that really pulls me in. Even though it's not the kind of thing I would ordinarily read, I'd really like to check it out! Wouldn't you agree?

Synopsis
Together they will discover a passion for each other, for life, and for freedom.
Following along after Washington’s Army, was not what Sarah Fanum had planned. Nonetheless, sometimes fate is cruel. Deciding to control her own future, she accepted a role as a spy. Gathering more courage than she knew she had, she headed to New York City.
Tristan Radcliff was a pampered playboy. He was used to having his own way, and lived for the next adventure on the high seas. He was caught off guard by Sarah’s unpretentious ways, and taken by her beauty. Could he defy not only his family, but also his country to taste her charms?
Will they realize that love is always worth fighting for?

Excerpt
She could hear the city before she saw it. It was not the grandeur of Philadelphia, that she had expected. It seemed… somewhat darker. Perhaps her feelings were betraying her perception. Thoughts of retreat fluttered through her mind as she spotted the roadblock. With no other choice, she squared her shoulders as she moved forward.
“State your business,” the young soldier demanded, he sounded more bored than anything.
“I have come to stay with my Aunt.” Sarah replied, remembering that less is more.
He barely glanced at her, and not finding her a threat, moved to let her pass.
“Hold up there!” A more seasoned officer called. Sarah somehow kept her face calm, even though her heart was pounding again. This man was more keen, and his grey eyes seemed to glimmer in anticipation. She supposed he would have been considered handsome, to most, with his brown hair and strong features. Of course, the British Uniform quelled any passionate thoughts on Sarah’s part.
She tensed as his gaze swept over her body. Her eyes met his, and narrowed, as a sneer crossed over his face. “I think we need to check this one a bit more thoroughly.”
He was close to her, too close, she wondered how far she would get if she kicked him in the face and set the mare into a run. Looking down at her feeble companion, she decided not far enough.
The soldier grabbed her horse’s harness and placed his free hand on her ankle as he ran his hand up her leg, and under her skirt. She instinctively drew away from him, and with a shriek, toppled off the horse on the other side. Cursing, she pushed herself to her feet and turned on her offender.

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Author Bio:

Lynn Hubbard is a Historical Fiction author. She has been writing for over ten years and has five titles. Three of which are westerns. Lynn is fascinated by the Old West and her books portray when life was simpler. When, people worked hard, and sweated to make an honest living. And when justice wasn’t always blind.
List of Lynn’s publications:
The Stafford Collection: exclusively at Amazon
A Christmas Crossing: Amazon, Audible
Run into the Wind: Amazon, B&N, Audible
Chase the Moon: Amazon, B&N
Return to Love: Amazon, B&N, Audible
Desperado: Amazon, B&N, Audible