Another Year Ends and Whats to Come

2013 us coming to an end and what a year it was. I released my third book and it was my best received story yet!  I also had my first short story accepted into an anthology. I can't wait to see what is to come in 2014. More stories of, lovers, strength, hope, and worlds to lose ourselves in.

Writing started, for me, a way to refocus my creative side. Being an artist as well, sometimes the brain needs a different channel to turn to. So putting words on a page helped me do that. Both of my creative worlds helped inspire the other.

I have a few stories in the works for the new year and a couple that may slip into 2015 but I'm so excited to get these out to you all.

YA/NA   Marionette   Release 2014

"I gazed upon him from behind glass eyes. My mouth wouldn’t move, I couldn’t tell him the words I had longed for him to hear. He had always taken such care when he placed me away into my cedar box but if he only knew that I screamed inside. I screamed to be released from the wooden cell I had been cursed to long ago…"

Adult       A Shifted Soul   Release 2014

You can now read the first few chapters in the Anthology "Soul Games"

"I came to with the gritty taste of dirt and asphalt on my tongue, the oily tang made the corners of my mouth water. I raised myself to my knees, only to find I was too dizzy to go any further. I paused there, perched on my hands and knees with my eyes squeezed shut—I was afraid of where I would find myself."  

Adult        The Eternal Lovers (Trinity Pierce, #2)   Release 2015


     The second installment in the Trinity Pierce Series follows our favorite "thing finder for hire" as she is thrust into another twisted adventure. 
      
Trinity's last job ended with a phone call from a new client, Walden McCarthy. He wants Trinity's help in finding a statue that is believed to hold the most historic couple in literature.
     
Romeo and Juliet were just characters in a play...or were they? In the paranormal community it is widely believed that they were more fact than fiction and could still be walking the earth. It's Trinity's job to find their final resting place. The statue could be worth millions and prove that the lovers were living, breathing humans. 
     
Trinity will find herself surrounded by help--more than she'd prefer. Help always seems to turn into complications, raging emotions, and heartache but she can't deny the men she's connected to. No matter how hard she tries. 


Adult        The Guardian's Envy    Release 2015

Third installment in the Brand Series. This book will be in the view point of Babs, Samantha's sister. 


You can find my current releases on amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can also request it in print wherever books are sold. 

              

I wish you all happy and prosperous New Year. 

God bless. 

Babs, Dricus, Hatch Coming Your Way

I know it's been awhile since I wrote about the characters in the book. I apologize.

This weekend I will have descriptions and artwork for three characters!!! So please stay tuned. You will get to meet and know them a little bit better. I will even share a few of Babs's pet peeves that aren't shared in the book ;) She's a peach.


Hugs
JLD

Available in Print!!

"The Guardian's Kiss" is finally in print! It can now be purchased by checking out my e-store HERE! It will also be available in the coming days on Amazon.com I hope you enjoy and would love to hear your reviews. I am a member and Author on GoodReads, you can find more information about me and my work there as well.

Cheers to All,

Jamie

Samantha the Heroine

I'd like to start sharing a little bit about my characters with you and I figured what better way than to start with my main girl Sam. What can I say she's smart as a whip and as gorgeous as any down to earth girl could be. She's been told she smells like honeysuckle and has eyes,that are warm and rich like blue velvet. Her long brown hair is the color of caramel and will catch any man's attention. She has a birthmark that becomes a little inconvenient out in public but packs one hell-of-a wallop, which comes in handy when fighting Eaters, Fallen, and stupid men. She always wanted to become a doctor and was headed there until her younger sister had become infected with a virus, after that her world went a tilt. She meets a handsome soldier, Trent, who turns out to be more than just her knight in shining armer. She also has to put up with a Skin Walker who might just be as important to her as Trent. Her twin sister Barbra is all she has left in this world and would lose part of herself if anything happened to her. She may except help from others but she ultimately takes care of herself. Her powers might just be what is needed to save the human race. Read "The Guardian's Kiss" to see where Samantha's destiny takes her.

If you hang around GoodReads would love to meet you over there :) Stay tuned... Jamie D.

Editing/ Proofreading UGHHH!!!

*Thud* Thud*Thud* Yes that is me hitting my head against the wall. It is so hard and so expensive. (Yes, yes I know they need to get paid too.) To find a decent editor. I don't have the funds to pay top dollar to have my book edited. I am also afraid to hand over a piece of work I spent close to a year on to a total stranger. I know some authors send their work to beta readers and such, but I have no clue where and how I would find something like that. I honestly want to make a professional attempt at this. I have had good reviews based on my storyline and characters, but I know my editing is sloppy. I also know I am not the only one who has this problem. If only there were places (there might very well be) that authors help one another in this department and others as well. Like cover design, book trailers, book blurbs and previews. I know this can cost a pretty penny as well. Helping with marketing and advertisement is a great avenue where Authors can support one another in, Especially us Indy Authors.. I have knowledge in some departments that can help others and vise versa.

Okay. I believe I am done venting now lol. Here is a little sneak of my next book "Hearts of Sand." Hoping to have it released by the beginning of 2012. Enjoy.

(Cover Is Rough Draft)

A convo between Trinity and Arsen

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“Can we bring Gregory with us?” Arsen asked with a sheepish grin.

“Absolutely not! Do you not remember what he did the last time we brought him along?”

Vlad was now staring between us, as if he were trying to catch up on a very exciting tennis match.

“But T, he won’t be a problem, I promise. He will be on his best behavior. Plus, what he did wasn’t that bad.”

“That bad? Are you serious! He peed in my purse Arsen! He is not coming!” When I said that, Gregory hopped from his dog bed next to Arsen’s seat, and barked a curse at me before jaunting out of the room. Vlad began to laugh hysterically, I thought he might of actually lost his mind.

“What is with you?” I asked.

“I thought. I thought you were talking about a man.” He continued to laugh, grabbing his chest as if he was going to rip in two. You would think a prince would have a little more self control. “I thought one of his boy toys was Gregory and he had actually urinated in your purse.”

I was so glad he was having such a good time at my expense. I didn’t find it that entertaining, when I found dog pee in my brand new Fendi bag. The mutt was lucky I didn’t make him into a pair of shoes or a dust mop.

Vlad had finally brought himself under control. Tears were streaming down his face. Arsen just sat in his chair pouting like a three year old. Man what was his deal today? He was really being moody. I knew I was going to regret saying this. “Fine. You can bring the stupid dog. But! If he comes anywhere near my shoes, bag, or anything else. I will throw him out the window of a speeding vehicle.” That brought a smile to Arsen’s god like face. I was such a pushover for those damn pretty boy vamps.


Jamie D.