Blurb:
Jocelyn
and Neely are having a perfectly pleasant dinner at the Sheep Heid Inn when it
happens: Jocelyn suddenly finds herself sitting across the table, not from
Neely, but a strange man dressed in medieval garb. This man is no apparition.
His eyes, the deepest brown, clearly look on her in intimacy; his touch causes
her pulse to rise. Jocelyn realizes two
things: from his clothes, he is clearly an aristocrat, and that she, Jocelyn
Stewart, seems to be in some sort of romantic relationship with him! Minutes
later Jocelyn returns to Neely, in the present day, weak and terrified.
Together they begin to unravel the forgotten past and find themselves facing
the reality of medieval Scotland. A strange world steeped in folklore and
superstition; where life begins and often ends with the sword. As Jocelyn
travels back to medieval times she learns that the man she keeps seeing is no
other than Sir Colin Campbell of the powerful Campbell Clan. When Jocelyn is
with Colin, she wants never to leave his side; then she returns to the present
and cannot imagine herself with anyone but Neely. Jocelyn struggles with a
choice. Which man will gain her heart when both offer such different love? She
is in love with two different men in two different worlds.
Jocelyn
looked around for the driver who was supposed to be waiting for her arrival
with a sign. She had hired someone to pick her up because, as an American and
first-time visitor to Scotland, she had figured it would be less stressful.
She
didn’t see the driver anywhere; then, just as she started feeling nervous, she
saw a man holding a sign with her name on it. And what a man he was! He was
broad shouldered, strong and had dark brown hair with reddish tints. He exuded
masculinity like some cologne, and even across the airport, she thought she
could smell it. Smoothing her unruly hair, she started to walk over to him.
The
man, seeing her approach him, took a step toward her. “Are you, Jocelyn?”
When
he spoke her name, she found herself frozen in place unable to respond. She’d
heard this voice before; she knew this voice. This man spoke her name exactly
like the dream she had had all those years ago! She had been stirred awake in
bed by a voice of a man, who spoke her name with a Scottish accent. His voice
was gentle and low; as if he wanted to gain her attention, but not cause her
alarm. Jocelyn had clutched the sheets to her chest and stared out into the
darkness of her bedroom almost feeling his intimate presence beside her. She
lifted her hand up to her ear having sworn his warm breath had brushed her
skin. Jocelyn remembered she had turned her head, anxiously, toward the pillow
next to her and almost thought she would be looking into the eyes of a
stranger; yet she had not been frightened. This man, his voice, somehow
comforted her.
Now,
she stood in the airport and caught her breath as she faced the man before her.
Her eyes searched his face for something; though what it was she wasn’t sure.
Jocelyn felt her heart beating so fast she was certain the man could hear it as
memories flooded her mind of that night so long ago when he or someone spoke
her name in the darkness. Was that the reason for her vacation to Scotland? Was
she unconsciously trying to find the man?
What was the inspiration for your book?
What’s the one genre you haven’t written in yet that you’d like to?
Are there any genres you won’t read or write in? Why?
So, what are you working on right now? Got any releases planned, or still writing?
Alright, now for some totally random, fun questions. Favorite color?
Alright, you have one superpower. What is it?
Last question: Which of your characters are you most like and how/why?
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I began writing as
a creative outlet. Once I began writing I couldn’t stop until the manuscript
was completed. I was completely enamored with the process.
What was the inspiration for your book?
I had several
incentives to write Two Worlds Two Men. First, I wanted to use my love of words
to achieve a creative fulfillment and prove that I could do it. Also, to create
a book that would entertain readers and engage them in my fantasy world. I
hoped that readers would connect with my characters and find them memorable.
What’s the one genre you haven’t written in yet that you’d like to?
I really enjoy the
medical thrillers about Dr. Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell. The whole series is
very engaging to me as a reader. However, please see my answer to the next question
that ties into this and explains things better from my perspective.
Are there any genres you won’t read or write in? Why?
I think medical or
political thrillers are amazing reads. I would like to write one someday, but
the truth is I probably won’t because I am not certain I’m disciplined enough
to educate myself to do it right. I think many writers of those genres have a
background of some kind in the medical field or law enforcement etc. that makes
the whole process less intimidating. Having a background of some sort in your genre
can also gain you access to firsthand experience. Obviously, every writer does
not have “hands on” experience for their thriller, but I am not confident that
I could manage a top notch manuscript. There are so many details we take for
granted as readers on these kinds of books and when an author is not able to
calculate those details due to inexperience or knowledge it isn’t beneficial
for anyone.
So, what are you working on right now? Got any releases planned, or still writing?
I am currently working
on a nonfiction book about how to achieve your goals.
Alright, now for some totally random, fun questions. Favorite color?
Peach. I am a
complete lover of deep luscious peach and enjoy complementing it with turquoise
or fire engine red colors to create a cozy environment.
Favorite movie?
Favorite movie?
Under the Tuscan
Sun with Diane Lane. Love it! It’s such a feel good, woman power movie that
always inspires me.
Alright, you have one superpower. What is it?
I would fly because
I could travel all over the world anytime I wanted with no limits. Superman
could fly anywhere in a moment’s notice and I would like to do the same. It’s a
great big world out there and I have so much left to see of it.
You
can have dinner with any 3 people, dead, alive, fictitious, etc. Who are they?
I would have dinner
with author and speaker Dr. Wayne Dyer because he has devoted his life to the
masses on how to find fulfillment. I would also want to meet Oprah Winfrey
because she has overcome amazing odds to become a woman who makes her own rules
for happiness which is admirable. I am not really sure on the third person, but
actors Reese Witherspoon or Will Smith come to mind because both have managed
to morph themselves from just being in the movies to making the movies. I
respect their ability to foresee a new place in their industry and have the
courage to do it. It’s not always easy to flow with change and some people
won’t embrace it and become stagnant.
Last question: Which of your characters are you most like and how/why?
I am kind of a cross between Jocelyn and Neely. The character
Jocelyn faces the unknown, but still manages to press onward regardless of the
consequences or how hopeless it may seem. I can honestly say that I’ve done
that more times than I can count to the exasperation of many. On the other
hand, Neely is a character with a good and decent heart that is extremely
loyal. He seeks to find the humor in most things and I have those attributes as
well.
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March 10: LibriAmoriMiei
March 17: Nancy Adams
March 24: Yeah Books!
March 31: Writers and Authors
April 7: Long and Short Reviews
April 14: The Buttontapper
April 21: Books Direct
April 28: Sharing Links and Wisdom
May 5: GothicMoms
May 12: Books and Other Spells
May 19: Romorror Fan Girl - review only
May 19: It's Raining Books
May 26: Unabridged Andra's
June 2: Laura's Interests
June 9: Musings and Ramblings
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Joy
Frawley is an author and writer of the upcoming romance novella; Two Worlds,
Two Men due to release on October 2014 by Resplendence Publishing. Joy lives in
beautiful Traverse City, Michigan relishing in living the life of the classic
“townie” with her two dogs Piggs and Diggs.
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