EM: Welcome to My World, Jane. Thank you so much for stopping by to play
twenty questions with me :-)
Before we begin, could you tell us a little
about yourself?
Sure! Hi
Everyone! My name is Jane Wakely and I write mostly paranormal romance with a
few contemporaries thrown in. Paranormal shifters are my faves! My fave things
to do are read and write and when I’m not writing, I’m usually thinking about
writing! I live in PA with my hubby, daughter and pup!
EM: Are you ready to
play 20 questions? *rubs hands together*
Which do
you find harder to write?
1. First person POV or Third?
First—it’s difficult to not switch to third in the middle of the story!
First—it’s difficult to not switch to third in the middle of the story!
2. As a male or female?
Male!
Male!
3. Beginning, middle or end of the story?
It depends on the story. I don’t struggle with one part consistently through all my work.
It depends on the story. I don’t struggle with one part consistently through all my work.
4. Fight scenes or smex scenes?
Smex for sure!
Smex for sure!
5. Synopsis or blurb?
UGH! Not a fan of either, but the synopsis is more challenging for me!
UGH! Not a fan of either, but the synopsis is more challenging for me!
As a
writer, do you prefer:
6. Writing in the morning, afternoon or
evening?
I keep trying to be a morning person, but I’m really not. I usually start writing around nine in the morning, but the words flow easier from one to four in the afternoon!
I keep trying to be a morning person, but I’m really not. I usually start writing around nine in the morning, but the words flow easier from one to four in the afternoon!
7. Writing with music, or in peace?
Peace—I have to have complete silence when writing!
Peace—I have to have complete silence when writing!
8. Planning, or Improvising?
I plan a little, but mostly improvise.
I plan a little, but mostly improvise.
9. Juggling a few projects, or concentrating
on one at a time?
One at a time!
One at a time!
10. Sticking to one genre, or exploring many?
I like to explore, though paranormal is my fave!
I like to explore, though paranormal is my fave!
As a
reader, do you prefer:
11. Story being told from female view or
male?
Female!
Female!
12. Good guys or bad boys?
Both!
Both!
13. Feisty females or fragile damsels?
Both!
Both!
14. Stand alone stories or series?
Both!
Both!
15. Quick reads or long stories?
Quick Reads!
Quick Reads!
16. Romance as a side dish or the main
course?
Side dish!
Side dish!
17. Erotica or soft romance or something
in-between?
I read it all, but I prefer something sensual/spicy!
I read it all, but I prefer something sensual/spicy!
18. More action or humor?
Humor!
Humor!
Just for
fun:
19. Vampires or Angels?
Vampires!
Vampires!
20. Werewolves or Demons?
Werewolves!
Werewolves!
What are you currently working on?
I’m
working on the sixth book in my Chestnut Rock Shifters Series!
Do you have any current release?
CHRISTINA’S
BEAR (Chestnut Rock Shifters, 2) released May 3!
(JENN’S
WOLF is book one in the series!)
Blurb:
Christina
Mills’ loud, bubbly personality gains her numerous friends and dating
opportunities. Unfortunately, being labeled a “party girl” and dating a lot can
give people the wrong impression. When Christina’s dates learn the truth about
her, they soon move on.
James
“Bull” Johnson is a restless bear shifter ready to settle down. At the urging
of his friend, he relocates to the mid-sized town of Chestnut Rock. Bull hopes
the nearby forest and being near his best friend will help soothe his bear and
cure some of his loneliness.
When Bull
and Christina meet, he recognizes her as his mate. However, their first two
encounters leave Bull thinking Christina is afraid of him and Christina is
confused by her feelings toward the stranger. Both Bull and Christina have
secrets and insecurities that keep them guarded, but if they can trust one
another, they’ll discover they’re made for each other.
Purchase links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/ZstzrE
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/12wEwJh
All Romance: http://bit.ly/11FL9d0
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Excerpt:
James
“Bull” Johnson sniffed outside the cave before lumbering inside and shifting
back into his human form. Because he was new to the area, he had taken a long
hike through the woods, checking for danger and hiding places in case he needed
them.
Matt had
told him that the town of Chestnut Rock, and the connecting forest, would sooth
his restless bear, but he honestly hadn’t known what to think. With nothing to
lose and very few belongings, he’d packed up his tiny apartment and moved to
the mid-sized town.
Matt and
Bull had met in college and when they quickly recognized the other as a
shifter, they’d formed an unbreakable bond. After college, they each went their
own way, traveling and exploring the country. They’d met up once or twice a
year until Matt put down roots in Chestnut Rock. Bull had continued to look
until he decided he didn’t want to look anymore. He was tired and he wanted a
permanent place to call home. Matt constantly raved about his home and
convinced Bull to make it his home, too.
Bull
pulled his shirt, jeans and flip-flops out of the crevice in the cave wall
where he’d stored them earlier. Being a bear shifter meant he needed to take
precautions when he allowed himself to shift. If a wolf, bunny or deer was
spotted near the hotel, most likely not much would happen. The wolf would be
mistaken for a dog and the bunny and deer would charm people with their
cuteness. A bear, however, brought a much different reaction—usually involving
screaming and the loading of shotgun barrels.
Over time
he’d learned to take safeguards against those types of situations.
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Any upcoming releases?
I don’t
have any official release dates, but look for Brock’s Bunny (CR, 3) in July! :)
Where can readers find you on the internet?
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JaneWakely
Twitter: www.twitter.com/JaneWakely
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/JaneWakely
EM: Thank you so much
for joining me!
Thanx so much for hosting me today, Liz! I had fun playing 20 questions! :)
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You're totally welcome. It was lovely having you. I'm glad you had fun. :-) x
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