Welcome to my Reading Nook, AJ Jarrett.
Please make yourself at home and let my cabana boys/girls get you a drink.
Comfortable? Wonderful. Now let’s get started.
What is your writing process? Do you outline, fly
by the seat of your pants or a combination of both?
AJ- I start out with an outline but that always
falls to the waste side and I end up writing by the seat of my pants. Once the
characters take over, they’re unstoppable. I pretty much know what I want the
outcome to be when I sit down to write a story but sometimes what the characters
want and how they grow and change within the story puts all my best efforts to
stay on task to shame.
What did you do before you were a writer? Do you
write full time?
AJ- I’m a fulltime mom and still am. I have four
kids ranging from the ages of 4-10. I’d love nothing more than to write
fulltime but their crazy schedules don’t allow me to do that yet!
If you were going to cast the hero(s) of your
book, what actor would get the part?
AJ- Oh that’s
a tough one. I don’t always have certain actors or people in mind but for
Miles’s Awakening I actually did. In my imagination I casted Sean Paul Lockhart
as Miles and Alexander Skarsgård as Ben. To me they made a perfect match for
the characters I was writing. And it
doesn’t hurt that they both are easy on the eyes.
I know you're not supposed to show favoritism but
who's been your favorite character to write?
AJ- Oh
that’s easy, Trevor. Trevor was introduced in Miles’s Awakening and he is
Miles’s cousin. He’s got a smart mouth and doesn’t hesitate to say what he
thinks. He’s got a heart of gold and loves life and his family. He comes off to
most as a sarcastic brat but deep down he just wants to be accepted and covers
his insecurities with his quick wit.
Do you have a favorite TV show you can't miss?
AJ- Yes! I’m
a fan of TrueBlood and I never miss and episode. I have a lot of can’t misses,
Grimm, Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf. As everyone
can see I have a fondness for the paranormal world.
If you could date any character from any book,
who would it be and why-no it doesn't have to be from your books?
AJ- I love
this question and I always, always answer it the same way, Eric Northman from
the Sookie Stackhouse books. I read the books long before the TV show started
and had already in my mind pictured what Eric looked like and the actor they
casted was pretty darn close. Eric is the typical bad guy who wants to do right
but something always seems to get in the way. Charlaine Harris created an
amazing character when she wrote Eric.
Please share with us some juicy details about
your latest release.
AJ- My
latest release is Logan’s Rattler its book three in the Warriors of the Light
series. Juicy details? I’d have to say
the way Finn and Logan meet is unexpected and where the story starts up is in a
steamy, erotic scene. Character from the first two books make an appearance.
For the readers that are fans of Trevor something takes place in this book that
involves him and another character that could possibly cause conflict with
Trevor’s future mate.
What was your inspiration behind this book?
AJ- I’m a
big fan of love unexpected and I love to see how the characters overcome their
differences to reach that ultimate goal of a happy ever after. So I spun this
story to have that element to it. Logan is completely taken off guard when he
meets Finn and Finn is as well. Neither man were out looking for their soul
mate but with a little simple twist of fate, boom! They found him.
What is in your To Read Pile
that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
AJ- I actual just got L.A.Witt’s Changing Plans
Trilogy. I’ve read the first book and getting ready to start the second. Daisy
Harris’s Men of Holsum College series is a must read from me. I love to read so
the list could go on forever.
Do you listen to music while you
write? If so what are your favorites Artists and or albums?
AJ- No. If I did I’d end up writing the lyrics to
the song that was playing. I need complete silence when I write.
If you could go any place in
the world and to any time period, what place time would you choose to visit?
AJ- I’m a creature of habit and I don’t like
change. If I could go anywhere any time I’d still pick here and now. I’ve got a
great life with a wonderful husband and four amazing kids. To me there is
nothing better and more entertaining than that. I live a crazy and hectic life
but it’s what makes me me. And to be honest some of the weirdest stuff happens
around my house. Half the time I feel like I should be charged admission to
witness half the stuff I see in my own home.
What is your favorite super
power and why do you want it?
AJ- I love to be able to move things with my mind.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been across the room and needed something
from the other side. And me being lazy I wish I could just wiggle my nose or
whatever to get it to magically come to me. I’d also like to be able to read
other people’s minds. I’m nosey sometimes.
If you could write a warning label for yourself as a person or
an author, what would it say?
AJ- Be careful when
asking my opinion because I’ll actually give it to you. Thank you and have a
nice day! My husband would totally agree with this.
Do you have any guilty pleasures?
AJ- I have an unhealthy
love for Dove chocolates. I could eat them all the time. I spend way too much
on shampoo and conditioner. I’m sure there are more but these were the first
two that popped into my head
Warriors of the Light 1- Miles’s Awakening
Blurb
A member of the Council of Paranormal Beings and leader of
the Warriors of the Light, Ben has for centuries kept order in his world.
Having been sent to destroy an evil vampire by the name of Malcolm, his mission
gets diverted when he discovers the man Malcolm has been stalking is his
destined mate.
Miles lived a quiet life, but all that changes when he gets
caught up in a tug-of-war between good and evil. Being the fated mate to Ben
and Malcolm has put his life in danger. Ben is the only one who can save him if
he can just surrender his heart and accept his destiny.
In an attempt to protect Miles, Ben gives Malcolm the
opportunity to take what he holds dear. Time's running out. Can Ben save Miles
from a fate worse than death? Or is Ben forever destined to be alone?
Excerpt
Miles gave a sharp shake of his head, trying to clear his
thoughts of the sexy man herding him like a sheep to his apartment. “Excuse me.
I hate to be rude, but what makes you think I will let you into my apartment?”
It was a halfhearted attempt at anger because right now, his dick was standing
at full salute, and he wouldn’t mind getting a little dirty with the man if he
could find out for sure he didn’t just escape from a mental hospital.
“I think you will because you want to live, and I’m the one
who is going to be able to protect you.”
Wait a minute, did he just
say, “Protect me?” Protect me from what? Did I want to live? Fuck yes I wanted
to live. His hard-on died a quick death. “Dude, you’re freaking me out
here. What do you mean ‘want to live’ and ‘protect’ me? Is all this a trick to
get into my apartment?” Miles’s eyes traveled the length of the man’s body then
he met the guy’s eyes. “Don’t get me wrong. You’re a really hot guy, but, dude,
I don’t even know you.”
“Listen, I will answer all your questions once we’re in your
apartment, but right now, sweet face, we need to get to your place before they
attack.” That was all Miles needed to hear. He walked faster with his new
friend to his front door, praying this guy wasn’t some serial killer preying on
young male college students. He so didn’t want to die and have this guy chop
him into little pieces and eat him. Well, he wanted the guy to eat him, but not
in that way.
Once at the outer door, Miles tried to make his shaking
hands work to get the key in the hole. He was so scared about this whole crazy
situation. While he worked the key in the hole, the other man had his back to
Miles, facing the street like he expected an attack of some sort, which for all
Miles knew, he did.
“Kid, get that damn door open now!”
Just then the key turned, freeing the lock, and the door
swung open. The other man pushed Miles through the entryway and slammed the
door shut behind them. He ushered Miles up the stairs as if he knew exactly
where he was going. That gave Miles pause. Did this guy know where he lived?
Had he been stalking him? Oh shit, did I
just let the enemy into my home?
“Kid, you’re thinking too hard. I’m not going to kill you. I
promise.” The man made the cross sign over his chest and put his hand in the
air like he was making an oath to god.
“How did you know what I was thinking?”
“It’s written all over your face.” The man chuckled softly.
“I’m not going to do anything to you.” The man gave Miles an assessing
once-over from head to toe. Miles could feel the man’s gaze on his body as if
it were his fingers trailing a sizzling line all over his skin. “That you
wouldn’t want me to.”
Warriors of the Light 2- Astrid’s Wish
Blurb
After a hundred years of abuse, Astrid Reznik has finally
found a home. Living amongst the Warriors of the Light, he has all he ever
dreamed of, a family. Everything changes when the witch sent by the Council of
Paranormal Beings to question him ends up being his mate. Suddenly he desires
things from another man he never thought possible.
Klaus Marinos is a high council witch whose job is to hunt
down evil witches who use their magic for evil. Believing Astrid to be no
better, he is shocked to learn besides being mates, the young witch is also
half fairy. Astrid’s an anomaly in their world, and Klaus is forced to protect
him at all costs.
A kidnapping attempt exposes Astrid’s true purpose for
existing, to destroy the Council. An unforeseen evil threatens to take
everything Klaus holds dear, and it’s up to him and the warriors to protect
Astrid.
Excerpt
Klaus kicked his feet up onto Benedict’s shiny desk. He saw
the man bristle from his boldness. He had to bite back his smile. Let the man
get upset. Klaus was older and had the full respect of the council even if,
technically, he worked in the same sector as Benedict. Which kind of made the
man his boss.
“I must ask again, what’s this hard-on you have for finding
Asher?” Klaus cocked an eyebrow at Benedict. “If you ask me, it all seems
rather odd to be wasting the council’s time on a vampire who has been missing
for centuries. Who may very well be dead.”
“He’s not dead!” Benedict shouted as he slammed his hand
down on his desk, splintering the wood surface.
Well, now they were getting somewhere. Klaus always had his
suspicions where the two men were concerned, and Benedict’s behavior just kept
fueling that particular fire. He dropped his feet to the floor and leaned
forward on his elbows. “How do you know? Did you gaze into your crystal ball or
some shit?” he taunted the man.
Benedict fidgeted with the papers on his desk, avoiding eye
contact with Klaus. “I just know, and let’s leave it at that.” He watched the
mask of calm collectiveness slam back into place. “Like I stated earlier, I’m
sending you to a town called Branson, Missouri. That is where my son has
currently taken up residency, and you’re the one going because you’re the only
witch I trust around my son.”
“Well jeez, thanks.” He snatched the papers out of
Benedict’s outreached hand and thumbed through the report as Benedict carried
on.
“It seems my son’s mate has befriended this witch that was
being held prisoner with him. The man was held under Malcolm and Lucian’s care
for over a hundred years. We will be lucky if he doesn’t go insane. If it turns
out that he is damaged, I don’t want him around my son and his mate.”
Klaus glanced up from his papers. “Does this witch have a
name?”
“It’s not in the report?” Benedict clicked away on his
keyboard, searching through his computer. “Oh here it is. His name is Astrid.”
“Astrid?” he asked in disbelief. “Are you sure it’s a man?”
He chuckled. Who would give a boy such a feminine name? With a name like that,
the poor guy should be allowed to go a little crazy every now and again.
“From what my son has told me, this man, Astrid, was sold
when he was thirteen years of age to Malcolm. He has no knowledge of where he
comes from. He only spoke of a mother.” Benedict tapped his fingers on the
desktop. “Pretty heartless if you ask me. God only knows what Malcolm did to
the poor man. And in my book, it’s better to be safe than sorry. So if this
Astrid is going to lose it, I’d rather him do it here at council headquarters
where we can control the damage.”
Buy Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/astrids-wish
Warriors of the Light 3- Logan’s Rattler
Blurb
All Logan Erickson ever wanted in life was stability and a
place to call home. He thought he found that until he finds himself with the
psychic ability to listen in on other people’s innermost thoughts. After
hearing the dark desires of his current boyfriend, Logan takes off traipsing
through the woods, abandoning all hope of ever finding true love, when he
stumbles upon a man that will change his very existence.
Finn Palmer has every reason to dislike witches after being
turned into a rattlesnake shifter without any knowledge of the paranormal world
until meeting the Warriors of the Light. Finn, like most, has waited patiently
to find his mate, and now that he’s found Logan he has no intentions of ever
letting him go even if Logan is part witch.
An unforeseen enemy is after Logan’s body to host another’s
soul. Will Finn be able to prevent this evil plot, or will Logan be lost to him
forever?
Excerpt
Finn looked at his mate, uncertain of what he should say.
Logan agreed to the mating. He wanted it. Hell, he begged for it. But now his
mate looked like he was scared of him. Him, his mate. This wasn’t good.
“Logan, calm down,” Finn said in soft, unthreatening tone.
“How do you know my name?” Logan scooted to the other side
of the bed.
“It’s written on your ID.”
“You went through my wallet?” Finn watched his mate climb
from the bed. “Good grief, what have I gotten myself into.” Logan fidgeted with
his clothes, and Finn took the opportunity to tug up his pants.
He pulled his shirt over his head as he listened to his mate
talk to himself. It would appear Logan thought what had just happened was all a
dream and was pissed because he felt like a slut or some such nonsense. They
were mates, and Finn had to find a way to explain that without freaking the man
out more than he already was.
“Logan, please sit down. I’ll explain everything.” He
followed behind Logan as he picked up his socks and shoes from the floor.
“I let you fuck me without a condom. Hell, I even let you
bite me.” He turned abruptly to Finn. “Do you have any diseases I need to know
about?” Logan barked out a laugh. “Like you would actually tell me the truth,”
his mate mumbled to himself.
“You don’t have to fear catching anything from me. I’m
disease-free. I swear it.” If Logan only knew Finn couldn’t catch human
ailments.
“Yeah, right, whatever.” Logan shuffled around Finn’s room,
searching for the rest of his belongings.
Anger flared its nasty head at his mate’s refusal to believe
him. He would die for Logan, but right now he wanted to throttle the very sexy
brat. “I would never lie to you. You’re my mate. I would never hurt you. I love
you.” Before he could stop himself, he blurted out the words. Seeing the
shocked and disbelieving look on his mate’s face, he instantly regretted the
omission.
“Excuse me? Are you fucking insane?” Logan shouted. “You
love me?” His mate shook his head, sending a clump of hair over his left eye.
“You don’t even know me.”
“Logan, if you just let me explain it’ll all make sense. I
promise.” Finn took a step toward his mate. He had to tilt his head upward to
meet Logan’s eyes.
As Logan stood still before him, Finn took the time to take
in his mate’s beauty. Logan stood a few inches taller than his own five foot
ten inches. His body was composed of lean, firm muscle like that found on a
swimmer’s body. Not bulky but proportionate to his frame and height. His short
black hair stood out in contrast to his pale skin. Not even a blemish marred
the creamy white skin. The most exotic thing about Logan was his eyes. The blue
irises had a milky tinge to them, almost appearing white.
Buy Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/logans-rattler
AJ Jarrett currently lives in the Midwest
with her husband and four children. A lover of M/M romances she has started
writing her own stories for others to enjoy. She loves her characters to be
antagonistic toward one another but ultimately find their happy ever after. She
believes love can be found in the craziest of places and a little humor along
the way never hurt, plus to her there’s nothing sexier than two men finding
their soul mate and falling in love. When she isn’t chasing around her kids she
can be found sitting on the couch with her trusted laptop giving life to the
voices in her head.
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