Don't forget to enter the giveaway for the following prize~An
eBook copy of Nobody’s Hero (Letting Go book 1) and an eBook copy of Reckless
Hope.
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Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing j. leigh bailey, author of
Reckless Hope.
Hi, j. leigh, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a
little about yourself, your background, and your current book.
Thank you so much for having me! I’m an office drone by day in the
Chicagoland area, and by night I’m the author of New Adult and Young Adult
LGBTQ romance. RECKLESS HOPE is the second book in my Letting Go series, and is
an opposites attract story centered around two characters who have to overcome
the stresses and disappointments of their past to build a happy relationship
together. And, while doing this, they have to figure out who they are and,
ultimately, what they want for their future.
You’re
having a dinner party with ten authors in your genre. Who do you invite and
what do you serve them?
Wow!
This is a dinner party I want to have.
Here’s
the guest list:
Heidi
Cullinan
Amy
Jo Cousins
Annabeth
Albert
Megan
Erickson
Alyssa
cole
Tara Lain
Amy Lane
Z.
A. Maxfield
Karen
Stivali
Sarina
Bowen
The
Menu:
A
sundae bar with a selection of ice cream flavors and toppings, probably served
in martini glasses, because that would be way fun. Maybe throw in some fresh
fruit and vegetables so we can at least pretend to have healthy options that we
can pretend to eat. And booze. Lots of booze, which can also be served in
martini glasses, because that too would be way fun.
The
agenda:
I
don’t know what everyone else will be doing, but I’ll be the one in the corner
hyperventilating because of the awesomeness in the room. I’ll call it a game
night and we can play anything from Cards Against Humanity to checkers. Or
nothing. I just want to bask in their greatness. Seriously, I’m a huge fan of
all these women and the idea of having them all in one room makes me giddy. These
are the authors who make me love the genre and also intimidate me a little.
They are so good at what they do. Honestly, if there are people out there who
haven’t read their books, you’re missing out.
I’d
love to know, which authors would you like to see at a dinner party?
Reckless Hope by J. Leigh Bailey
Publisher: Carina Press
Book two of Letting Go
Pages or Words: 67,000
Categories: M/M Romance, New Adult, Romance
Part of a series? If yes, can this book be read
as a standalone? Yes, but can be read as a standalone
If a series, what is the series title? Letting
Go
If series, what number is this book? Book 2
Release
Date: August 24, 2015
Blurb(s):
What's life without a little risk?
Until he meets Micah Burke, and everything changes.
Micah's got too much going on for a relationship. Even if he could trust Sebastian, a distraction—a sexy, reckless distraction with a death wish—would only derail his carefully scheduled life. If it were just Micah, maybe that would be fine, but his mother and sister depend on him, and he can't let them down. Or at least that's what he tells himself.
Excerpt:
“I thought I knew what kind of person you were.”
“Yeah, you made that pretty clear.”
Micah cringed, but kept going. “You take for granted
everything I work my ass off to achieve. It’s easy for you. And now I know
there’s more to you than that. I don’t understand your choices, or the need for
an adrenaline rush you seem to have.” He held up a hand to keep Sebastian from
saying anything. He scooted up, resting his back against the handlebars. “I
don’t have to understand. It’s part of who you are.”
“Somehow I don’t think this discussion is heading in a
direction I’m going to like.” Sebastian drew his knees to his chest and wrapped
his arms around them.
“The thing is, you’re a bad influence on me.”
“I don’t—”
“You don’t even have to do anything. Take tonight, for
instance.”
“Tonight?”
“I have a midterm tomorrow. I should be studying. Or even
sleeping. Instead I’m here. I never have trouble doing what I’m supposed to do.
Setting aside my ‘want tos’ to do my ‘have tos.’ Except around you.”
“I’m not trying to make your life harder. I’m just trying to
be part of it.”
“That’s what I don’t get. You could have almost anyone. You
could find someone a hell of a lot less complicated than me.”
“You may not believe it, but I don’t mind complications.”
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About the author:
j. leigh bailey is an
office drone by day and the author of New Adult and Young Adult LGBT Romance by
night. She can usually be found with her nose in a book or pressed up against
her computer monitor. A book-a-day reading habit sometimes gets in the way
of... well, everything...but some habits aren't worth breaking. She's been
reading romance novels since she was ten years old. The last twenty years or so
have not changed her voracious appetite for stories of romance, relationships
and achieving that vitally important Happy Ever After. She's a firm believer
that everyone, no matter their gender, age, sexual orientation or paranormal
affiliation deserves a happy ending.
She wrote her first
story at seven, which was, unbeknownst to her at the time, a charming piece of
fan-fiction in which Superman battled (and defeated, of course) the nefarious X
Luther. She was quite put out to be told, years later, that the character's
name was actually Lex. Her second masterpiece should have been a best-seller,
but the action-packed tale of rescuing her little brother from an alligator
attack in the marshes of Florida collected dust for years under the bed instead
of gaining critical acclaim.
Now she writes New Adult
and Young Adult LGBT Romance novels about boys traversing the crazy world of
love, relationships and acceptance.
Where to find the author:
Facebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/JLeighBailey
Twitter: http://twitter.com/JenniWrites
Goodreads
Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4384864.J_Leigh_Bailey
1 comment:
Thank you so much for sharing in my celebration of Reckless Hope's release! I'd love to hear any questions or comments (especially regarding who you'd invite to a authors dinner party) and get to know you all better. :)
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