Folks, help me welcome back Elle James! Elle has joined us
today with a few treats up her sleeve. First, let's find out
more about the lady herself.
BIO
Elle James aka Myla Jackson spent twenty years livin' and
lovin' in South Texas, ranching horses, cattle, goats, ostriches and emus. A
former IT professional, Elle is proud to be writing full-time, penning, sassy
western romances, intrigues and paranormal adventures that keep her readers on
the edge of their seats. She has 31 works with Harlequin, self published works
under pen name Elle James, over 40 works with other publishers including
Samhain, Elloras' Cave, Kensington and Avon and 18 works self-published under
pen name Myla Jackson. Now living in northwest Arkansas, she isn't wrangling
cattle, she's wrangling her muses, a malti-poo and yorkie. When she's not at
her computer, she's traveling, out snow-skiing, boating, or riding her ATV,
dreaming up new stories.
AND NOW, THE STORY...
Chicago's top undercover cop, Cal Black, has faced his share
of danger, but he's never tangled with the paranormal…until now. His mission is
simple: to investigate the disappearance of a sorority girl from a private
college. But there are two complications: the girl's a witch. And her sister is
the enchantress who broke his heart.
Q: What made you take a position on the Special Paranormal
Investigation Team?
Cal: I'm a detective. Chicago is my home. I want to make it
a safe place for people to live. If chasing down strange stuff is what it
takes, I'm on it.
Q: I understand you own a truck and a motorcycle? Which do
you prefer?
Cal: (grinning) Depends on the weather. Chicago isn't called
the windy city for nothing. However, I do love my Harley in the warmer weather.
Q: Do you believe in magic?
Cal: (taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly) I have
to admit, I didn't, at first. But there's some really strange stuff going on
down at the college. If you'll excuse me, I'm on my way there now to check it
out. (rises from his seat)
Q: One last question...What is your relationship status with
Ms. Deme Chattox?
Cal: (running a hand through his hair, he shakes his head)
Beats me. Ask her. All I know is she makes me crazy. One minute I'm done with
her, the next I'm kissin' her like there's no tomorrow.
AND NOW, ELLE IN HER OWN WORDS...
In writing
THE WITCH'S INITIATION, I wanted to start a new series about five sister
witches, each with a talent specific to their point on the pentagram. Deme
Chattox is the oldest of the sisters and Earth is her balance. She can
manipulate plants and taste earth for trouble. Aegina (Gina) Chattox's balance
is water. She can communicate with fish, call up rain clouds and is happiest by
the sea or in big bodies of water. For Brigid Chattox, her balance is Fire.
She's hot tempered, can throw fire balls and has tiny dragonflies a her
helpers. Selene Chattox's balance is Spirit, serenity is her goal. She can
sense feelings of others, both good and malevolent. And last but not least is
the youngest, Aurai Chattox whose balance is Wind.
The first
book THE WITCH'S INITIATION takes Deme through a journey to find her sister,
the creature who has taken her hostage and a love that can accept her for what
she is. I've written a novella THE WITCH'S SEDUCTION following Deme past the
first story into solving another Chicago paranormal case and I'll be writing yet
another Deme novella in March that will take Deme and Cal to NYC. Then I start
work on Selene's story tentatively called THE BEAST. I love that the cases they
solve and the creatures they meet bring Chicago and the underworld alive. It's
not just about vampires and shapeshifters. You'll see other creepy creatures,
some you'll want disposed of and some you'll fall in love with.
HERE ARE SOME OTHER CURRENT RELEASES...
THE WITCH'S SEDUCTION
Harlequin Nocturne
Cravings
Demon's
Embrace
Harlequin Nocturne Cravings
Harlequin Nocturne Cravings
ALEXA: Thanks so much for joining us today, Elle. Before you go do you have a question for your fans?
ELLE: What type of
magic do you wish you could wield?
ALEXA: And finally, will you have a drawing from those leaving comments?
ELLE: Yes! Leave a
comment on "What type of magic do you wish you could wield" for a chance to win a
download of my Myla Jackson story WITCH'S CURSE.
You heard her, folks, so get commenting!
I would love to be able to transport myself wherever I want to go.
ReplyDeletemce1011 AT aol DOT com
Ah Maureen! That would be a great talent to have. I love to travel, but those long airplane rides across the ocean are just that...LONG! Beam me up Scottie!
ReplyDeleteGOOD MORNING ELLE and welcome back to GLIAS.
ReplyDeleteOH WOW...so many titles and so little time. How did you get extra hours in your day? I guess that's what I need --a spell to either have more of me than once, or extend time.
~Angi
Love this, Elle, welcome to Get Lost in a Story, how totally clever how you arranged your series based on the five points. You're a busy lady! People I know are raving about your workshops. Best wishes keeping up with all you do and your awesome writing!
ReplyDeleteDang, that series sounds right up my alley and I'm wondering how on earth I have missed them up to this point. Plus, Cal is my all-time favorite hero name. Always love a Cal.
ReplyDeleteRunning to download onto my nook. And oh, before I rush off, welcome to GLIAS!!
I"d like to cast spells.
ReplyDeletebn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hmm... stopping time, I think. I never have enough time to do things!
ReplyDeleteHi Elle! Welcome to GLIAS. I love your interview--Cal sounds like a true hero--sexy and confused by his heroine! I can't wait to get my hands on your books. They have truly captivating covers. And the stories sound like they'll be un-put-downable. I hope you have great continued success!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the lovely comments! I loved Cal and his entrance in THE WITCH'S INITIATION. He really walks right off the page. Uber yummy!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have healing power.
ReplyDeleteLinda, YOU are the winner of WITCH'S CURSE! Congratulations! Email me at alexa @ alexabourne . com (without the spaces) and we'll see about getting you your prize!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read about the other Chattox sisters! :)
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