Jacie has a fabulous giveaway planned - signed copies of The Good Riders Series or The Billionaire
Brotherhood Series (three books each) to two lucky commenters—Winners choice! So don't forget to comment! [North America only]
Meet Jacie Floyd
I write contemporary romance, romantic comedy, and emotionally-rich stories about the kind of strong women and bold men you want to read about and know. From the time I read my first Nancy Drew mystery, I’ve been an avid reader and writer. Although raised in the Midwest, I always believed I was a displaced island girl.
After many years as a wife and mother with a nine-to-five job, the desire to live somewhere without snow and to create my own stories consumed me. While polishing my craft as an unpublished author, I was honored to be named a six-time Golden Heart® Finalist and two-time Golden Heart® winner by the Romance Writers of America.
Finally giving in to the inevitable, I moved to Florida and immersed myself in self-publishing. I’ve
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I thoroughly enjoy writing on my lanai and having the opportunity to put my stories in front of readers. When not restricted by a deadline, I love to travel, cook, and connect with readers through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Nan: That looks like the perfect place to write. I'm jealous!
Let's talk about EVERYBODY KNOWS. - Book 1 of the Sunnyside Series
Nan: Love the title!
THE STORY BLURB
In Zach’s fantasies, Harper embodied the words “expensive” and “delectable”. Like hot sex, cool sheets, chilled mimosas, and romping in bed on a sex-infused Sunday morning.
In reality, she looked like someone who’d detoured into town by mistake. He expected her to turn up her nose at what the town had to offer and motor back out again as soon as she topped off her latte and filled up her gas tank.
And despite all of that, or really, because of it, she looked like waaay too much trouble.
Which made him fleetingly wonder how much trouble would be too much trouble to have
someone like her in his life?
BUY THE BOOK
And despite all of that, or really, because of it, she looked like waaay too much trouble.
Which made him fleetingly wonder how much trouble would be too much trouble to have
someone like her in his life?
BUY THE BOOK
Read the first chapter and pre-order at AMAZON (Available now for pre-order at the special
introductory price or $2.99) Release date: May 13, 2016
A LIGHTING ROUND OF Q&A WITH JACIE FLOYD
NAN:
NAN: What has surprised you the
most about being published?
Nan: Sounds like fun! And my new granddaughter's name is Harper!
A LIGHTING ROUND OF Q&A WITH JACIE FLOYD
NAN:
How often do you get lost in a story?
JACIE: Not as often as I’d like, but at
least once a month. My poor e-reader is weighted down with an impossible number
of books, just waiting for me to get to them. Every once in a while, I take a heavenly
day all to myself to sit on the lanai and read. But most of my reading takes
place when I travel. Since we live in Florida now, and frequently travel to the
Midwest to see family and friends, I claim those travel hours on a plane or in
a car as my reading time.
NAN:
JACIE: The first full-length
chapter book I ever read--and I think it was in second grade--was a book from
the library, Betsy’s Busy Summer. I loved the story of Betsy and her friends,
and learned then and there that it was possible to escape to a different time
and place through the pages of a book. I don’t remember the name of the author,
but I remember the color of the cover, the smell of the pages, the weight and
feel of the book in my hands, and the magic of escaping into someone else’s
pretend world for a few hours.
Nan: What a lovely memory!
NAN:
JACIE: I
started out writing and illustrating little hand-made books of bad poetry about
daisies. The first, and last, short story I wrote was called Memento for a high
school composition class. It was a sad, but humorous tale of a teenage boy and
girl being separated when the girl moves out of town. I submitted it to Seventeen magazine for publication and
was shocked when it received a form rejection letter. My first publishing
rejection. The first of many.
Nan: Oh what fools they were!
NAN:
JACIE: I have to choose just
one? I love everything about Zach. Due to tragic losses that occurred in his
past, he wants to make everything right for everyone else.
He’s a doctor and
feels very protective about the health and well-being of the people in
Sunnyside, constantly reminding them to buckle up, bundle up, hydrate, and wear
sunscreen. In a very endearing way, of course.
Nan: Ahhh - nice guy!
NAN:
JACIE: Of
course, I read them. How else will I know what real readers think about my
stories? For the most part, reviews are favorable, but if someone has a
legitimate criticism, I always give their comments serious consideration. What
bothers me is when someone misquotes or misrepresents something I wrote, and I
don’t have any recourse for setting the record straight. On the other hand, people
said they wanted Elliott’s story after they finished MEANT FOR ME, so I’m
writing Elliott’s story now. People wanted an epilogue for the Billionaire
Brotherhood, where all three of the couples and their children are together and
moving into their futures, so I’m writing that scene to add to The Brotherhood
box-set.
Nan: Love that!
NAN: What has surprised you the
most about being published?
JACIE: I’ve been most
surprised that being published takes away so much of my writing time. While I’d
love to sit at my desk or on my lanai and write for the better part of the day,
it’s shocking how much of the time is devoted to social media, promotion, and
other time-sucking activities. From editing, to designing bookmarks, to
creating cover photos, an Indie author wears a lot of hats that distract from
getting words on the page.
Nan: Oh yeah!!
NAN'S GOTTA ASK: What has been your most rewarding publishing experience?
JACIE'S GOT TO ANSWER: Undoubtedly, holding the print copy of my first book, MEET YOUR MATE, in my hands for the first time. The gratification of knowing that the dream had come true, against all odds, due to hard work and perseverance was a moment I will never forget.
Nan: Best feeling ever!!
Thank you for celebrating your May launch with Get Lost in a Story!
FIND JACIE FLOYD
Contact: jaciefloyd@gmail.com
Website: www.jaciefloyd.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JacieFloyd
Twitter: @jaciefloyd
Pinterest: Pinterest.com/JacieFloyd
UP NEXT
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| Elliot |
Your next release after EVERYBODY KNOWS…
I’m planning to release box
sets (with bonus material) of both the Good Riders Series and The Billionaire
Brotherhood in early summer. And I’m working on the fourth book in the Good
Riders series to be released in August. The hero is Elliott, Mitch’s brother from
Meant For Me, but Elliott’s book, alas, is as yet untitled. No title = no
cover. Hopefully, coming soon. But here’s how I picture Elliott. Thumbs up, or
thumbs down?
Nan: Thumbs up from me!!
JACIE WANTS TO KNOW: In EVERYBODY KNOWS,
there are little tidbits that everyone assumes everyone else in town knows.
Everybody Knows Nettie Larson can’t cook. Everybody Knows Tony Gerrigan cheats
on his wife. And in real life, there are also little bits of universal wisdom
that everyone supposedly knows, whether they’re true or not. Everybody Knows
you shouldn’t wear a hat at the table. Everybody Knows you don’t wear white
shoes before Easter. Everybody Knows good girls don’t get tattoos. What is it
that you know that everyone else should know? If you have no snippets of
conventional wisdom to share, feel free to post a greeting to be eligible for
the drawings.
For 2 lucky commenters - signed copies of The Good Riders Series or The Billionaire Brotherhood Series (three books each)--Winners choice! [North America only]
Nan" Thanks for stopping by -- Jacie!
