Meet The Author

K. A. Cross Presents...

Nikole Bloom

About Nikole

Nikole Bloom is the woman you see daily. There is no flash and no telltale signs she aspires to write the next great romance novel. Her laptop serves as her creative outlet. In October of 2014, she decided to try her hand at writing her first romance novel. Nine months later Not Enough was born. 

Nikole lives in north Texas with her husband, five-year-old son, and three rescue dogs. She spends her days working a full-time office job and evenings tending to her children (yes that includes the three fur babies). Nikole writes when she can find time in her increasingly busy life.

Want to know more?

1. When did you first realise you wanted to be a writer?

I actually started Not Enough on a whim. I fell in love with the process and wouldn’t know what to do with my free time if I weren’t writing.

2. In what kind of environment do you work best in?

I like a distraction free environment with music playing in the background. 

3. Do you ever base your characters on people you know?

I have not done that yet. However I did see a quote on Twitter that said, “If you are mean to my child be prepared to become ridiculed in my next book.” That may not be the exact quote, but I love the idea and will use it soon.

4. What do your family and friends think about your book/s?

My friends and family have been supportive. They have helped tweak the storyline and beta read the book several times. I am lucky I have a large family full of readers.

5. Do you plan out your books or do you just go with the flow?

I am a fly by the seat of your pants type. I have tried sticking to an outline but I end up spending more time revising the outline than anything else. 

6. Who is your favourite author?

I don’t know that I have an actual favorite, but my favorite series was written by K. Bromberg.

7. What’s your favourite genre?

Romance is definitely my favorite genre.

8. What’s next for you?

I will be publishing book 2 of The Enough Series this fall and then it will be on to writing book 3.

9. What’s your favourite movie?

This always depends on my mood but Dirty Dancing is always a watch for me.

10. What your guilty pleasure?

Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream

11. What’s your favourite season and why?

Fall! I love football season and cooler temperatures.

12. How do you cope with distractions?

Being a mom, I am accustomed to distractions. I block them out and go on about my business or tend to them it they require it. 

13. What would be your ideal holiday?

My ideal vacation would be an exotic location where I could lounge around and play golf. 

14. Sweet or sour?

Sweet

15. What three words best describe you?

Stubborn, dedicated, fun

16. What your fondest childhood memory?

Playing golf with my dad and grandfather.

17. Would you prefer a quiet night in or a night on the town?

I had plenty of wild nights on the town in my younger days. Now I prefer a quiet night in with family or friends.

18. If you could be any animal in the world what would you be and why?

A dog that lives in my house. They are spoiled rotten. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone pamper you all day long!

19. What was the last thing that made you cry?

A book. I don’t remember which one though. 

20. If you could have any super power what would it be and why?

I would want to fly. It would be great to go anywhere you want without traffic. I despise traffic!

21. If you only had one more day to live how would you spend it?

With my family doing everyday things. It is the little moments that mean the most for me.

22. For many of us writing is not our full time job, what is yours?

I work full-time at an office supply company.

Not Enough

I am the self-proclaimed queen of abstinence. 

After a failed engagement and years of being told I am not enough, I have given up on love. I am content in my life. I have a great job. I have a supportive family I have built over the years. My life is not exciting, but it is the life I have chosen. 

That is until I inadvertently walked into Austin Black’s life. Austin is as beautiful as he is endearing and with a single plea for friendship, he pulls me in. He is an All-Pro quarterback and has women falling at his feet, yet he opts for my friendship in hopes it will lead to more. 

I refuse to give him what he wants, but as our friendship deepens my resolve begins to weaken. Willing to take whatever I can offer Austin stands by my side seemingly content as friends. 

Austin and I find a groove in life that works until the proverbial line is crossed. I quickly realize I have to face my past if I have any hope for a future with the only man to make me dream of one. 

Is it possible to date someone without realizing you are in a relationship? Can Austin be the one to melt the fortress around my heart? Will it matter if he does? In my experience, love has never been enough. 

You can buy the here:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Not-Enough-love-ever-enough-ebook/dp/B010GLKGLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442361685&sr=8-1&keywords=nikole+bloom

Short link: http://amzn.to/1F1qIjy

Still want to know more?

You can find Nikole here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikoleBloom

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14129850.Nikole_Bloom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikoBloom

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/nikolebloom

Website link: http://www.nikolebloom.com/

Quick Apology

Hi everyone, I recently posted a 'Meet The Author' update, including a release date of a new title. The author, JL Synder, has since been back in contact with me. It seems there has been a slight delay in the release of his book, Battle Cry 2 Shadow of the Sword. So it will now be released in late September. Once I know the exact date I will post purchase links for you all to check out. Once again sorry for the inconvenience. 

Meet The Author Revisted

K. A. Cross presents...

JL Synder

Revisted

About JL Snyder

Jeffrey (JL) Snyder can be referred to as what many call a late bloomer. Sparked by words of encouragement from his high school English teacher, Snyder learned he had a knack for writing. By not immediately acting upon those words, the flames that were ignited so long ago flickered within him for many years. There came a point in his life when they almost extinguished. That all changed when God blessed him with an angel. She reignited the flames within him with love, motivation and support. Luckily, he can now call that angel his wife.  

Snyder is an avid reader of fiction as well as comic book/graphic novel fiction. Many of the books that line his shelves are written by top author/artists Doug Tennapel, Michael Avon Oeming and Jeff Lemire. He is a self taught artist who is also fond of the Japanese Manga style of drawing. As a writer of fiction, Snyder enjoys walking in the footsteps of the characters he creates. Battle Cry is his first novel. 

Snyder earned a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso. He is currently pursuing his Master's Degree

JL Snyder update interview

1. How many books do you plan to write in the Battle Cry series?

This is it. I originally only intended to make Battle Cry a two volume series. But, that doesn't mean that this is the end of Kaí-Ling's adventures. Who knows what the future holds. We could possibly see her again.  

2. When is Shadow of the Sword going to be available to buy?

Battle Cry 2 Shadow of the Sword will be released on August 25, 2015. It will be available at Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, Google books, iBook, and many other fine book retailers.

3. So far what has the reaction of readers been to Battle Cry? 

Very positive. Earlier this spring, I visited a middle school for a presentation and book signing, the positive reception and support I received was awesome! The students and teachers loved Battle Cry. They can't wait for Battle Cry 2 Shadow of the Sword to be released.

4. Do you have any plans for any more books outside of the Battle Cry series?

Yes, I am already shopping around a children's picture book series I have written. I'm also writing a comic book 1970's style police drama with a twist.

5. What do you love most about the Battle Cry series?

I love the characters, especially Kaí-Ling. Despite all that she has been through in her life and her growing development as a Samurai, she is still a teenage girl. It is that innocence that continues to shine throughout the series.

 

Battle Cry 2 Shadow Of The Sword Synopsis

Fate dealt a heavy blow to Kaí-Ling before she was even born. The death of her father, a man she never knew, haunted her every day as she grew up. Struck down in the prime of his life, Kaí-Ling’s father was never able to know his daughter. He was never able to watch her grow up or give her the love only a father could.

Now that the first part of her journey is behind her, Kaí-Ling is ready to face her destiny. Using the skills, training and knowledge she has acquired, she is prepared to enact vengeance upon those who took him from her. How Kaí-Ling handles the new challenges and pitfalls on her way to seeking revenge is a testament to everything she has learned. 

Meet The Author

K. A. Cross presents...

Rennie St. James

About Rennie

Rennie St. James lives in a small town in southwestern Virginia.  She has her BA in History and full time job outside of writing.  In addition to her love of writing though, she enjoys traveling and often uses those experiences when choosing settings for her works.  She has also studied Aikido (a defensive martial art) for over ten years and utilizes that training in her books as well.  Rennie has three black cats – two of which were adopted from a local no-kill shelter on a dark, dreary Friday the 13^th.

Want to know more?

 

1. In what kind of environment do you work best in?

I sneak in writing whenever I can but sometimes I think best while running, mowing the lawn or even shoveling snow.  There’s something very therapeutic about engaging in physical activities that allow your mind free reign!

2. What's your favourite thing about being a writer?

I discovered fairly quickly with fanfiction and again with my original stories that I pay more attention when I’m writing.  Using the world around me, I look for sensory details, emotional motivations, character habits and general inspiration.  Not only do I then get to write about those things but I get to experience them on a deeper level.  Writing forces me into a daily awareness and it has been the most rewarding gift…to then share that with others is even more fun!

3. How did you come up with the idea for your latest book?

Mia’s character, the animal connection and the basic story line of good vs evil came to me while I was in college.  However, I had never written anything other than research papers and lit class assignments at that time so I didn’t know where to begin.  I would try on and off every few months before I put it away for several years.  Azimuth isn’t an exact match to my original character or plot but the essence of both remain.

4. Do you ever base your characters on people you know?

I’ve never consciously named or pictured any real person while writing a character.  I actually take great pains to not do that.  However, I do think parts of myself, my friends, characters from my favorite books, TV shows and movies all influence pieces of my characters to one degree or another.

 

5. Do you ever wish that some of your characters were real?

Oh definitely!  I can picture them so clearly in my mind that it often feels like they are real and just sharing their memories of events with me.  It’s as if I’m chatting with an old friend as they tell me their story.

6. What do your family and friends think about your book/s?

It was very difficult to tell my family and friends but most have become my loudest and most enthusiastic supporters thankfully!  It does always make me laugh when they read something I’ve written and then tell me they were surprised at it being good…I assume they have set pretty low expectations for me!  :)

7. Do you plan out your books or do you just go with the flow?

A little of both actually.  I love to plan so I research, take notes and create a detailed outline…the characters do not always cooperate though.  It became an inside joke to me the number of times I revised my “outline” for Azimuth.  Now that I’ve started on the next one I’m facing the same challenges but I wouldn’t have it any other way as I love that the characters surprise me!

8. Who is your favourite author?

I don’t have a single favorite author or even genre as I read whatever suits my mood.  I grew up on historical romances but Wilson Rawls (Where the Red Fern Grows) had a huge impact on my childhood.  There have been books that I read in college for research papers that also stayed with me (Treblinka by Jean Francois-Steiner).  I’ve read the works of Jane Austen repeatedly but have done the same with books by Michael Crichton.   I do still enjoy romances and almost always take a Nora Roberts, Kay Hooper or Lyndsey Sands book on vacation with me.  I’m not very patient so often I will read a series after watching the first movie (Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer).  Of course, JK Rowling and the Harry Potter books will always have a permanent place on my bookshelf!

 

9. What’s next for you?

More of the same I think and hope – I work full time, write for fun and travel whenever I can.  I’m very fortunate to enjoy good health and have wonderful family and friends close to me.  I try to stay active and always find new experiences and I hope to keep including my own adventures in my writing!

10. What advice would you give to someone just starting out?

Write!  Regardless of the research you do or even the heartfelt desire motivating you, the bottom line is that you have to write!  Write poems, fanfic, short stories, anything, just write!  You can and will learn as you go but you have to start somewhere and that’s by actually writing.

11. What’s your favourite movie?

Like many things that changes with my mood and I can’t pick just one!  I can watch Pride & Prejudice almost any time but the same can be said for Marvel’s The Avengers and The Princess Bride!  I actually consider those “modern classics” so lesser known favorites of mine include The Negotiator, Serenity and The Craft. 

12. What’s your favourite season and why?

Definitely the fall – cooler temps, colorful leaves, Halloween candy and scary movies.  It’s that wonderful time between the chaos of a hot summer with busy crowds and too much to do and a blustery winter with busy crowds and too much to do.

13. How do you handle writers block?

I now expect there to be difficult moments whenever I’m writing and I think having that expectation helps me handle the frustration of writer’s block.  Stepping away and doing something physical (even if that means a walk around the block) works wonders for me.  I will also switch to writing on something else so I can keep writing.  Certainly not everything I write ends up in the story and not every story idea gets developed; however, it is always good to keep challenging myself to simply keep writing.

14.  If you weren’t a writer what would your dream job be?

Photographer – I would love to travel the world and simply take pictures!  I started creating flip books of family vacations a few years back and I’m obsessed with finding unique angles, changing color settings and basically trying new things.  As many of my ideas do not work out though so I even include a page in each book of fun mistakes!

15. Sweet or sour?

I certainly have a sweet tooth so I would have to go with sweet in whatever form it comes in – ice cream, cupcakes, candy bars, frothy caffeinated beverages.  I am all about the sweet!

16.  Do you believe in fate?

I believe some points along our journeys are meant to be.  However, I also believe that there are many ways to get to those fated moments and many ways to go after them.  We always have a choice.  

17. If you could have any super power what would it be and why?

While it is very cliché, I would have to say flying!  I have had wonderful dreams where I can fly and it’s such an amazing feeling…in the real world I’ve had a single tandem skydiving experience which was absolutely incredible.  Flying would definitely be my choice!

Azimuth

Mia Rayner just discovered her family ancestors were ancient protectors of gifted leaders.  Now she must protect an eight year old Romani seer herself before she has even finished her training.  She does have help from not one but two reluctant warriors, a doctor and a Romani witch...assuming they stay and assuming they actually provide help.

  

A journey across the U.S. turns more deadly for a mismatched band of protectors as they try to shield a gifted young girl and also train her new guardian to fulfill an ancient prophecy. 

  

Mia Rayner seeks to take her place in her family line of protectors and protect her charge…even though she only learned of Nadya’s existence and her own family past mere weeks before.  Cayden Jodhani is Mia’s reluctant warrior trainer with his own scarred family history.  Syeira Durrante represents her Gypsy heritage proudly even as she tries to find her place in their new world.  Tobar and Nicu Lomas are brothers who, as different sides of the same coin, seem more different than alike.  All have been brought together to protect Nadya – an eight year old Romani Seer who protects her own secrets even as she reveals their future.

Their path is fraught with danger as others seek to steal the power and prestige of the prophecies from Nadya and Mia.  Two powerful societies hidden underneath the surface of the civilized world come to light as battle lines are drawn and everyone will need to choose a side.  

Ancient Seers may have predicted of a gifted little girl and her equally gifted protector but no one could have foreseen the twists in their path.  As the tentative group struggles to find their way, they find much more than they expect and their discoveries could change the future for all mankind. 

Azimuth will be available to buy from July 3rd

Check it out here

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/540718

Still want to more?

You can find Rennie here

http://www.wattpad.com/user/RennieStJames
https://www.facebook.com/people/Rennie-St-James/100009482469323
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13830215.Rennie_St_James
http://www.renniestjames.com/​

Meet The Author

K. A. Cross presents...

Heather Couch

About Heather

This is a flash story about a city girl with a southern personality. I say hey y’all, bake homemade coconut cream pie, drink sweet tea, have a Golden Retriever, am a musician, travel, love seersucker and bow ties, go to church on more days than just Sunday, and spend time with the family. I work too hard, drink too little (not at all), and love the life the good Lord has given me. I hope to be an inspiration to others, and help them know that the recipe for success is not measured by how much money one earns, but how one touches people’s life. 

Want to know more?

1. When did you first realise you wanted to be a writer?

I’ve been writing since I was in fourth grade. I’ve never really considered myself a “writer”, I just love writing. 

2. In what kind of environment do you work best in?

I write best at night, right before bed, alone. 

3. Do you ever base your characters on people you know?

Unintentionally, yes. It would be impossible not to do so, because I believe every person I meet leaves a lasting impression. 

4. Do you ever wish that some of your characters were real?

They are real, I’m writing them into existence! Plus, they usually are are influenced by people I know or have met.

5. Do you plan out your books or do you just go with the flow?

I go with the flow. I have never outlined any of my books or chapters. 

6. Who is your favourite author?

Frank Peretti. I started reading his books at 12, and he has been my biggest influence as a writer. He’s absolutely brilliant! The Stephen King of Christian Fiction. 

7. What’s your favourite genre?

Supernatural/Mystery

8. What’s next for you?

Graduate with my masters in school counseling and become a school counselor. Oh, and finish book 2 in my Infinity Series :)

9. What advice would you give to someone just starting out?

Never give up, read books from great authors, write, and then write some more.

10. If you were stranded on an island which three items could you not live with out?

My journal, my Bible, my dog

11. If you wrote an autobiography about yourself what would you call it?

“Misguided Adventures that Happen to a Semi-Normal Woman”, that is my life! 

12. What your guilty pleasure?

J.Crew blazers…it is a really bad obsession, but I’m always stylin’! 

13. What’s your favourite season and why?

Winter, because of the holidays and the overall mood. It shifts in moods, one minute happy and the next minute melancholy. There is a lot of inspiration to write for me in the winter. 

14. Do you have a nickname?

Lizzie, from Pride and Prejudice. It’s a long story, but it’s been my nickname for almost ten years by my best friend. 

15. If you weren’t a writer what would your dream job be?

Governor of Kentucky

16. Sweet or sour?

I’m a sour patch kid, “at first I’m sour, then I’m sweet”. 

17. What three words best describe you?

Tenacious, witty, super-fabulous! ;)

18. What your fondest childhood memory?

My family’s first real vacation happened when I was eight and that is my fondest memory. We started taking vacations yearly after that and still do. 

19. Would you prefer a quiet night in or a night on the town?

A mixture of both. My version of a night on the town is going to an arts or sporting event with dinner at home. 

20. What has been the best day of your life so far?

When I dedicated my life to Christ at eight.

21. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

There are many, but this one is entertaining and more recent. I gave a guy my number by writing him a poem and giving it to him in a donut. It did the trick too! :)

22. Do you believe in fate?

I don’t believe in coincidences, I believe everything happens for a purpose. So yes, I believe in fate but I also believe we can manipulate the outcome of fate. Although some things just can’t be anything other than fate. 

23. If you could be any animal in the world what would you be and why?

A thoroughbred, because they are the elites of the horse family. They are strong, fast, graceful, and free-spririted. 

24. For many of us writing is not our full time job, what is yours?

I work in a bakery and go to grad school. When I’m not doing those two things full time, I am a musician and writer.  

Reciprocal 

Love knows no limits or boundaries. Can we chose who we love? In this new world that the government has created, we aren't free to choose. I have fallen in love with a person from another realm. They are called the Peregrinus and we know virtually nothing about them. There are rebels amongst our people who want destroy us. They want to eliminate the Peregrinus. They feel threatened that they are trying to take over our country like the long ago terrorists. This war brewing isn't unfamiliar to my country and I wonder at what cost it will stop. For me, I long to chose who I can love but it may cost me my life. Is love worth the fight?

Available from 26th June

Pre-order it here:

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/534099

Still want to know more?

You can find Heather here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hm_couch

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorheathercouch?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

Blog: https://hcouch.wordpress.com

Website: coming soon…heathermcouch.com 

Meet The Author

K. A. Cross Presents...

Candy Ann

About Candy

Candy Ann is an American published author. Ann was born on May 29,1992 in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in the suburbs of the city of Green and some of her childhood in Goodyear Heights / Ellet area(s). And was always back and forth between the two cities growing up.

Want to know more?

1. When did you first realise you wanted to be a writer?

I was about 10 years old and I started writing a poem, I named it "Our Flag" the poem is about the American flag and after that I began to write more and more. Sometimes up to 5 poems a day/night when I was 14 and 15 years old. The pen and paper is all I had to tell my true feelings to. The notebook became my best friend.

 

2. In what kind of environment do you work best in?

I work best alone with my favorite music playing. It helps me work in a better pace. 

3. What's your favourite thing about being a writer?

My favorite thing about being a writer is that I publish my work for the whole world to read. I don't want anybody to think they are or were alone during a rough time such as losing a loved one or suicidal thoughts.

4. Who is your favourite author?

My favorite author is Otep Shamaya. She is very unique with her work and her poetry is so powerful. 

5. What’s your favourite genre?

My favorite genre of books are "poetry" books.

6. What’s next for you?

Im currently typing up my second poetry book to publish. So far it is coming along wonderful. 

7. If you wrote an autobiography about yourself what would you call it?

Broken Hearts and Shattered Dreams 

8. Sweet or sour?

Sweet 

9. What three words best describe you?

Outgoing, Outspoken, Unique 

10. Would you prefer a quiet night in or a night on the town?

A night on the town! 

11. Do you believe in fate?

Yes, I sure do! 

12. For many of us writing is not our full time job, what is yours?

I'm a published model, Adult Entertainer/ Adult actress and entrepreneur.

Love Lust And The Cold Hand Of Suicide

Love, lust, seduction, suicide, and personal life experience all rolled into one beautiful intellectual intercourse that will make you cry, or even think about life itself. This is a short book of some of my favorite poems I have written at a very young age.

Buy it here

http://www.amazon.com/Candy-Ann/e/B00E12Q0VQ 

Still want to know more?

You can find Candy here

Http://www.Twitter.com/Miss_CandyX 

Http://www.Facebook.com/therealcandyann 

Http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=368370390032261