Bea has no memory of her last moments with her mother. The week they’d gone missing is a complete mystery. Suddenly moved back to her hometown with her father, Bea has rekindled her friendship with her two best friends—and seems to have caught the attention of an arrogant, yet gorgeous boy named Cash Kingston. But there’s more to Cash than his annoying attitude and good looks. Cash isn’t human, and he’s now in charge of protecting Bea from those who know what she keeps safe inside her: the energy source that once belonged to his murdered girlfriend.
Tensions mount as Bea learns her energy source must be paired with the one Cash holds to protect both their planets from an imminent threat. But what Bea doesn’t realize is there’s more to her than being human a host, that her feelings for Cash are not just a prophetic plan that will save their planets, and that the fate of everything lies in her choices.
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Initially, Beatrice and Cash hate each other. See, he is an alien that has recently been charged with protecting her but he won't actually tell her what he's protecting her from. Plus, he's really handsome. Also, Beatrice didn't know aliens were real until about five minutes ago.
But, lets back up. This story starts with Beatrice and Cash meeting in the hall of their school, Cartwright High. Beatrice notices Cash's model good looks first (wouldn't we all?) and his arrogance second, when he tells her to move out of the way of his locker. She decides that his looks aren't worth putting up with his personality but, little does she know, she's going to have to put up with it.
When she arrives home that day, it's only to discover Cash and his equally stunning sister, Tasha in her house, speaking to her father. What Beatrice learns that afternoon changes her life forever. It turns out that both of her parents worked with the Department of Alien Affairs until Beatrice's mother died in what she was told was a random accident. Now, Beatrice is in danger but no one will tell her from what. Hence the need for a bodyguard and hence the budding romance that starts off a little, shall we say, rough.
This was an excellent read and I'm thrilled to find out that it is only the first in a series. I can't wait to see where this story goes next! Hopefully there will be lots more of Beatrice and Cash's dynamic to enjoy!
Describe
yourself in five words.
Zealous, Loving, Driven, Energizer Bunny, Family Oriented
What
fact about yourself would really surprise people?
My computer is almost 15 years old, and I
won’t get rid of it because I finished my first novel on it. It’s like a good
luck charm or a lucky rabbit’s foot just with a keyboard.
How do you work through self-doubts and fear?
I focus on what
could be if I push forward. I also remind myself that self-doubt and fear like
fire need fuel and I control the fuel with my thoughts and what I allow into
them.
I get to live a hundred lives through my
characters and their stories. How cool is that?!
Have you always enjoyed writing?
Since I was very small, I’ve always loved
writing and reading. I was the little girl with a flashlight under her covers
turning one more page or writing in her journal before her mother would remind her,
she had school tomorrow.
My mother and I dreamed of co-writing a
book together. Unfortunately, cancer had other plans and my mother passed
before we could accomplish our joint ambition. I promised her upon her deathbed
I would make her proud and continue her legacy determined to see my name in
print for the both of us.
What writing are you most proud of?
Thus far, I think it would have to be The Awakening, The
Blood-Light Trilogy, Book #2 because I wrote it in eight weeks. I’ve never
written so fast in my life. It was as if my fingers couldn’t keep up with my
brain. The story just flowed out of me. But I do love all of my book babies
equally.
Marrying the best love story I could ever
imagine. I believe my husband is the Prince Charming of my own fairy-tale and
it’s an honor to be his wife.
What books did you love growing up?
As a toddler, I was obsessed with 101
Dalmatians. I bring this up because by age four I had it memorized and could read
it page by page by recall alone. Of course, as I got older, I grew into Nancy
Drew books and other mysteries as well as historical fiction which was my
favorite genre. By college, I’d read anything YA in one sitting and ever since
then, it’s become my most loved category and the genre I write.
Location
and life experiences can really influence writing, tell us where you grew up
and where you now live?
I’m from New York and I live in Los
Angeles. I think having been exposed to the two biggest cities in the United
States has provided a diverse cultural experience. I’ve taken this and
submersed it into my writing allowing the worlds I create to be a high fantasy
concept contrived of these two markets and environments. I feel very fortunate
to have been exposed to these societies.
What
is hardest – getting published, writing or marketing?
Getting published has been the
hardest part. I’ve been in marketing for 17 years and have a thorough
background in how to sell but getting a publisher has been challenging. Writing
is the whip cream and sprinkles, the best part of the sundae 😉
Do
you find it hard to share your work?
Not at all. I encourage those who write
to share their artistry with anyone: a friend, family member, the world. Be
heard. I promise it will be worth it.
Is your family supportive? Do your friends
support you?
Absolutely. My friends and family are the
first to buy my books and review them. I especially love when they call to tell
me how they want the sequel to go or ask if they can get insider info on the
characters. It’s a warm and fuzzy feeling when your loved ones love your
characters and story lines.
What else do you do, other than write?
I’m Vice President of a fitness company
called, Egg Weights, handling sales, marketing, joint ventures, our wholesale
division, filming/casting/creatives, app design, and events. Other than
writing, fitness and business are my passions.
What other jobs have you had in your life?
I’ve been in sales, marketing and an
entrepreneur for over 17 years and I am still in those fields. I’m lucky to
have this experience and apply it to my book business.
If you could study any subject at university
what would you pick?
English or Marketing. I’d love to go back
to school and get my master’s in creative writing or a more specific marketing
degree. I do have an undergrad English degree and a Business degree. I find
going back to school extremely appealing. I wish I had more hours in the day.
How
do you write – lap top, pen, paper, in bed, at a desk?
I write 90% of my books at my 15-year old
computer but once and a while when I am traveling for my fitness company, I’ll
work from a hotel room. I’m inspired at a desk primarily. It’s hard for me to
write anywhere else. However, I’m especially successful on a flight (where my
phone is silenced).
Every
writer has their own idea of what a successful career in writing is, what does
success in writing look like to you?
Success for me would be to have one of my books picked up
and converted into a movie. All of my books are driven by action and I think
taking their concepts and turning it into a blockbuster hit would be the
ultimate success. As someone who has lived in Los Angeles for many years, I’ve
had first-hand experience with filming, casting, and creative and believe to be
a part of something I’ve written on screen would be the pinnacle of my career.
What
do you hope people will take away from your writing? How will your words make
them feel?
I hope for my readers to remember my character’s in their hearts long after the last page is turned and the book placed back on the shelf
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a vampire, slay a dragon, or use a time machine, there’s a book for that.
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