Tell
us a little about your latest or upcoming release.
DRAGONS AMONG THEM is my first foray into the world
of fantasy. Writing romance is nothing new to me. Writing romance in an
alternate world full of royals, dragon-shifters, wizards, and witches? That
was new to me. And I loved every minute of it.
Here’s a little teaser to whet
your appetites:
“I
saved you because when that first arrow took flight, all I could think was how
cruel fate had been to bring you to me, merely to steal you away again.”
Zayne
brushed her mane aside, then bent to press his lips against her delicate neck.
Addie sucked in a quiet breath.
“It seems the beast with whom I share this life was
unwilling to see you go,” he murmured, his lips still pressed to her fair skin.
“Not without tasting of you first.”
If
you are a parent do you find it hard to juggle writing and parenting? Any tips
for time management or sneaking in writing time?
Ah, great question! Yes, I’m mother to two boys--one
in middle school, one in elementary, both in sports year-round. And while I
can’t say I’m the best at time management, I have learned to always have a
notepad or iPad or laptop or SOMETHING with me as we travel to sports
practices/events, doctor’s offices, dentist and orthodontist appointments. Anytime
there’s the possibility of “waiting” on something translates into a potential
time for “writing”. If no such opportunity presents itself, I fall back on my
usual writing time: when the kids are in
bed. ;-)
What
would your readers be surprised to learn about you?
My alter ego used to work for a local municipality’
sewer maintenance department. So while you all joke about watching dirty
videos, I was at work watching the real ones. Sanitary sewer film footage can
actually be quite fascinating…
When
you’re not writing what do you do? Do you have any hobbies or guilty pleasures?
That depends on the kids (you parents know how this
goes) ;-) If the kids are around, I love joining in on their backyard sports
shenanigans. Both are really into soccer, so I stumble along beside them as
best I can. The youngest enjoys tennis, which I loved growing up, so we’ll hit
the courts and swing away on nice days, too.
When it’s just me, I love to play in my gardens.
Flower gardening is my passion (I once had a neighbor who couldn’t remember my
name so they resorted to calling me Martha Stewart instead) and I could spend
an entire day pulling weeds, edging, mulching, planting…you name it.
Which
romance book or series (or other genre, if you don’t write romance) do you wish
you had written?
Any on the NYTBS list. But hey, I’m working to
remedy that. ;-)
If
this book is part of a series…what is the next book? Any details you can share?
DRAGONS AMONG THEM is the first book in what so far
is set to be a trilogy (I’m writing book 3 now, so we’ll see if 3 will be
enough to capture the full story). The next book in the series, which will
hopefully release the end of August, is DRAGONS AGAINST THEM. It follows the
main characters from book 1 as they face greater dangers ahead. No
cliffhangers, just lots of twists and turns as Zayne and Addie face the future
together. That’s about all I can say without any spoilers—there are some
surprising twists at the end of book 1 that set the stage for book 2. It’s been
one seriously fun adventure to write. ;-)
What
is next for you? Do you have any scheduled upcoming releases or works in
progress?
Yes, 2016 is looking to be a crazy busy year for
me—which is a good thing, I swear. The entire dragon series (books 1-3) are ALL
planned to release by the end of the year. While that’s kept me glued to my
keyboard these past few months, my early fans of the series are stoked. No
waiting a year or more in between novels – hooray!
I’ve also got book 2 in my contemporary, sweet
romance set to release sometime in late summer/early fall from Entangled Bliss.
HER UNEXPECTED RETURN brings new faces to the crew at the Checkerberry Inn
(book 1 was HER UNEXPECTED DETOUR). Book 3 in that series, HER UNEXPECTED HELP,
is scheduled for release in early 2017.
After that? Well, there are plenty of ideas
simmering so only writing-time will tell. ;-)
Thank you soooo much for having me on
today—I loved your questions!
Dragons Among Them
Kingdoms of Fire and Ice
Book One
Kyra Jacobs
Genre: PNR/Fantasy
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, LLC
Date of Publication: April 19th, 2016
ISBN: 9781619234406
Word Count: 66K
Book Description:
Prince Zayne Godfrey, heir to Edana’s throne, is betrothed to the lone princess of rival kingdom Forath. While his heart is not in the arranged marriage, he will do his royal duty.
When he finds a beautiful stranger cornered by a pack of wolves, he doesn’t hesitate to shift into his golden dragon form to save her. She thanks him by taking one look at him and fainting dead away.
Photographer Adelaide Miller is in England for a career-making shoot when a bizarre jogging mishap lands her in a dangerous, medieval-like world of royals, wizards and dragon-shifting men. Her first instinct is to find her way back, but the fire-breathing prince intent on protecting her threatens to melt her heart.
Zayne’s burning passion for Adelaide not only jeopardizes the fragile peace between two kingdoms, it uncovers a ruthless plot to destroy his family.
Remaining together may change Adelaide’s very definition of home—and expose one searing secret that could forever shift the balance of power in Zayne’s world.
Excerpt 1 (676
words):
The wedding.
Zayne shook the thought from his
mind. He had come here to forget his impending doom, not wallow in self-pity.
The prince drew an arrow from
the quiver on his back, nocked it to his favorite bow, then shifted away from the
oak and lined up his shot on the buck. During battle, the action would have
taken him but a second—two, perhaps, if he were dodging an attack. Here in the
deep woods where any sudden movement would give his location away, it took
several minutes. Time well spent, he knew from experience, if it resulted in
fresh venison for dinner.
The deer raised its head and
stared in the direction of his hunter with unseeing eyes, ears twitching as he
chewed. Zayne held his stance, praying his patience would pay off. After a long
moment, the great beast turned its rack in the opposite direction. A victorious
smile tugged at Zayne’s lips as he squared his shoulders, took a deep breath to
steady his aim—
A woman’s scream shattered the
forest.
The arrow slipped from his fingers
and sailed six feet over the startled buck’s head. In a flash, he drew another,
but the opportunity was already lost. The deer zigzagged over brush and
bramble, bounding away to seek refuge in the darkest depths of the forest, and
Zayne cursed his own arrogance. He’d taken too long, been too sure of himself.
And while his stomach rumbled painfully at the thought of foregoing his
anticipated evening meal, he knew better than to pursue the beast. Dangers far
greater than the dark awaited him in that direction, and no buck was worth the
risk.
A second high-pitched scream
sounded, closer this time, and commanded his attention. Whoever joined him in
the woods today sounded terrified, not hurt. Lord knew he’d been through enough
skirmishes to recognize the subtle differences.
Zayne slung his bow onto his
back and charged forward, sacrificing stealth for speed to try to reach the
woman before one pitch bled into the other. Thick underbrush snagged at his
clothes and sliced his skin, but still he surged forward. It would have been
easier for him to transform, faster even, but then his whereabouts would be
discovered, and he was not yet ready to return and face his father. Or his
betrothed.
The wall of vegetation around
him thinned as he drew upon a small clearing. Zayne slowed to quiet his
footsteps, then stopped altogether as the scene before him came into view. A
pack of wolves milled around one side of the clearing, snapping and snarling as
they pawed at their muzzles. Across from them stood the clearing’s other
inhabitant: a lone peasant woman.
The source of the screams.
Her outer layers of clothing
must have been ripped away during her attempted escape, as she stood quaking in
scraps of clothing the likes of which Zayne had never seen before. The bizarre
black-and-purple fabric failed to do much more than contain her supple bosom,
rounded hips, and slim thighs. Her long, golden hair was pinned up and back
and, though mussed, offered him a clear view of her delicate shoulders and
creamy pale skin. But what struck him the most was her eyes—startling blue,
like brilliant sapphire ice.
A ray of sun broke through the
clouds and washed over her, giving the girl an angelic appearance. Never had he
seen a woman more beautiful. The sight took his very breath away.
A wolf stepped free from the
pack, and the air around Zayne began to swirl. He gasped, as helpless to resist
the beast within as he was to draw his next breath. Never before had the
transformation begun without his prompting, nor surged forward with such haste.
An armor of golden scales replaced his skin, his fingers stretched into talons,
and human logic gave way to animal instinct. As the growing fire within his
chest sought to consume him, Zayne could comprehend but three things:
He must save her.
He must protect her.
He must have her.
About the Author:
Kyra Jacobs is an extroverted introvert who writes of love, humor and mystery in the Midwest and beyond. When this Hoosier native isn’t pounding out scenes for her next book, she’s likely outside, elbow-deep in snapdragons or spending quality time with her sports-loving family. Kyra also loves to read, tries to golf, and is an avid college football fan.
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1 comment:
Thanks so much for having me on today, Wenona! Loved doing this interview, and thrilled to see the blog tour train continue on. :-) Have a fantastic week, everyone!
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