Another Teaser

Just for fun! From Gypsy Afterglow.

I blinked. No, it couldn’t be. Not here. Yet, my eyes would recognize his beautiful face anywhere. The blood rushed in my ears and I thought for a moment my heart might just stop. It was beating erratically enough.
Marco Kaldera. My lips formed his name as I stared. Older, tall, with sinewy muscles and cropped dark hair, but it was definitely him.
I forced myself to inhale so I wouldn’t topple over. When my heart began to beat normally again, I was able to get a better look at him by leaning forward over the table.
The waiter arrived with steaming coffee, which I almost spilled all over the two of us in my rush to appear as if I weren’t lost in my stalking.
“Sorry,” I said, anxious to have him on his way again. He smiled indulgently but I saw him send me a curious glance as he walked away.
Coffee forgotten, I glanced back to where Marco sat. Every nerve in my body came alive and it felt just as intense as when I was eighteen. Someone must have been watching over me for there were no women in the group. Even though I’d been the one to leave, I don’t think I could have handled seeing Marco with another woman. He’d said I’d always be in his life and quite selfishly, I believed him. I wanted him to have waited for me all of these years despite the fact that I could have been happily married with two point five children. That was my fantasy.

Teaser from Gypsy Afterglow

It's a long wait for Gypsy Afterglow coming from Whiskey Creek Press Torrid. I'll pass the time by giving you glimpses into the ancient and deeply traditional world of Brynn and Marco. Here's a bit from the first chapter (unedited).

"Sitting on my grandmother’s back step, I could hear the quick, staccato sounds of the flamenco music they played for passers-by. I didn’t then and still don’t know how to dance like that, but at the time, knowing I was alone, my toes flew in an unorganized pattern on the dried grass.
The day that I crossed the river will forever be with me, partly because I’ve chosen to embroider it on my heart and partly because it was a day that opened my eyes to a different culture and to a certain mystical, handsome boy who grew to be a powerfully sensual man. If a gypsy oracle had told me back then how things would turn out, well…no. I’d do it all over again in an instant. It made me who I am today."

Would love to hear your thoughts so far.

New Contract with Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

Thanks to everyone for standing by while I've worked out my computer issues. I now have a brand spankin' new laptop which I love. Now I just have to find a cheap version of Microsoft Word to put on it. Getting there...

Now for the good news. I've just signed a contract with Whiskey Creek Press Torrid for my latest novel, Gypsy Afterglow. This one will likely go to print!! Yay! As much as I love ebooks, I also love seeing my words in print form. Here's the blurb...

Brynn Parker was warned to stay away from the gypsies from her first summer in Spain. Ever since then, her curiosity has piqued along with her interest in a certain young Gitano. As she grows into a woman, her illicit involvement with Marco Kaldera becomes more intimate until she must return to her home country. Years later, through a mutual friend, a funeral and Marco’s fame, Brynn works to earn his forgiveness and convince him to love her once again. But…he belongs with the gypsies. Can the sacrifices they must endure to be together bond them forever or tear them apart?

Check back soon for an excerpt.

Thanks for playing

Thanks everyone for playing my title game. Chris was the winner with the suggestion "Slave to the Moon". Now, before you all start emailing me, other's suggested this title as well but Chris's was the first to come in so I went with that one.

When my recovered files from my computer crash come in (sometime this week) I'll get that submission in to Total E-Bound and we'll see what happens. Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine!

Jennah

1st Anniversary at Total E-Bound!

Hey everyone! Happy Canada Day and yes, if you haven't already guessed, this month Total E-Bound Books is celebrating their 1st anniversary. So, we have lots of fun for you to help us to celebrate in style. Join us at Hitting the Hot Spot blog, at the Literagasm chat loop and at the competitions page for our month long party and contests! We've got prizes galore for you and lots of fun games.

The Blog contest starts today at Hitting The Hot Spot so head over and find out what needs to be done. Whoo-hoo! Prizes!

You'll also find out all about my latest contest and a chance to a win a print copy of the Camouflaged Hearts Anthology. Get going!

Have a great week!
Jennah