So far this year I have entertained highlanders and cowboys and today its the turn of the Navy Seals. Being ex military myself I am right at home. Atten...shun! (yes, boys... I am a Major... oh I do like it when men salute me!). Make way for my guest, contemporary action romance author, JENNIFER LOWERY!
Welcome to my tea table (guys, just move
those weapons along so Jennifer can sit down). Now, Jennifer, I can make a good strong
military tea, but if you have another preference?
Hi Ms. Stuart and all you fabulous
readers out there *waves* Thank you so much for having me today! And, tea is my favorite. I
drink it every day so I would love a cup, thank you. The stronger the better.
Jennifer, it’s not just Seals, its
mercenaries, navy pilots, CIA agents… what is the attraction of men in uniform
for you?
Great question. It took a few years of
writing in many genres and getting my feet wet before I finally found my niche
with military heroes (AS I am a sucker for a man in uniform...!). I found myself writing all my stories with one thing in
common: strong, alpha heroes who were protectors. Men in uniform put their
lives on the line to protect and I think that is what draws me to them. They
will do whatever it takes to keep whatever they are protecting safe. I find
that incredibly sexy.
Like me, you are something of a “hybrid”
author, having moved from a small press publisher into indie publishing. What
prompted the move and how have you found the experience?
When the small press I was published with
became a digital-first imprint of a bigger publisher I had a choice to make:
sign new contracts or go on my own-something I had been considering already. I
decided to go Indie because it was the best for my career for now.
I do
love being an Indie author. I’ve met so many fabulous authors who have helped
me learn the ropes. And the covers!! I just love being in control of my own
covers. (AS... I agree. The degree of artistic control, particularly over the cover art is a winner for me!)
What occupies your time when you’re not
writing? Are you still tied to the dreaded “day job”?
I’m a mom of two, but they are 14 and 20.
My son is in college and my daughter a freshman in High School. They keep me
pretty busy though J
I’ve been married to my hubby for 22 years.
I
quit my job as a Respiratory Therapist four years ago to write full-time (AS: Lucky you!). Writing
has always been my dream and the time to do it was calling me so I took the
plunge. I’m so glad I did!
Your latest re-release is Murphy’s Law,
what was the inspiration behind this story?
Murphy. He wouldn’t leave me alone, lol.
I’m a pantser so all I saw in my head was this scarred hero who pushed away
everyone he loved because of what he’d done in a Middle Eastern country. Then I
saw this woman on the run. Her daughter, Abby, she was a surprise. I knew Sara
would have a daughter, but I never knew she would be…sorry, you’ll have to read
the book :-)
Murphy’s Law is the story of my heart. The second manuscript I ever wrote and one I just
couldn’t let go. I love the characters so much. I hope you enjoy them as much
as I did!
***GIVEAWAY***
In honor of my re-release
I am giving away an e-book copy of Murphy’s Law to one lucky commenter so
please leave a comment with your EMAIL so I can contact you if you win!!
Thank you for having me today, Ms.
Stuart!! I truly enjoyed your tea. I just want to send out a big THANK YOU to
all my readers out there! Without you I wouldn’t be here. My wish is to one day
meet each and every one of you so I can personally thank you for your
generosity and support!
And thanks for being a fabulous guest, Jennifer. OK, boys, by the left... quick march!
And thanks for being a fabulous guest, Jennifer. OK, boys, by the left... quick march!
He
lost his family. She gave them back to him.
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Home is the last place Jon Murphy can go.
After being held captive in Azbakastan, he returns to the States only to find
he can’t face his mom and sisters with what he did while he was a prisoner, so
he retreats to the mountains.
Widow Sara Sheldon has made a lifetime
of mistakes and is now running scared from her husband’s powerful family, who
are determined to take her daughter away from her. When her little girl goes
missing in the Rockies, Sara enlists the only help she can find: a gruff
recluse with tracking skills to admire and a body to covet.
A storm strands Sara and her daughter at
Murphy’s cabin, leaving her no choice but to hope her in-laws don’t catch up
while she plans where to run next. Murphy resents the invasion of his privacy,
but can’t seem to keep his mind--or his hands--off Sara. How can she stand to
look at him, with all his scars? He’s not nearly as honorable as she might
think…only enough to make sure she’s safe, and then he’ll go back to being
alone, the way he should be.
(CONTENT
WARNING: Sexual content)
Available on Amazon
ABOUT JENNIFER LOWERY...
Jennifer Lowery grew up reading
romance novels in the back of her math book and on the bus to school, and never
wanted to be anything but a writer. Her
summers were spent sitting at the kitchen table with her sisters spinning tales
of romance and intrigue and always with a tall glass of ice tea at their
side.
Today, Jennifer is living that dream and
she couldn’t be happier to share her passion with her readers. She loves everything there is about
romance. Her stories feature alpha heroes
who meet their match with strong, independent heroines. She believes that happily ever after is only
the beginning of her stories. And the road to that happy ending is paved with
action, adventure, and romance. As her characters find out when they face
danger, overcome fears, and are forced to look deep within themselves to
discover love.
Jennifer lives in Michigan with her husband
and two children. When she isn’t writing
she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
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