Release date: August 3rd 2014
Purchase: Amazon
Falling hard never felt so good.Pair skaters Courtney and Mark have one shot left at their Olympic dream. They vow not to let anything get in their way, especially not Josh and Stephanie, the wealthy and talented brother and sister team.The heart doesn’t always listen to reason, though...The more time Courtney spends with sweet, shy Josh, the harder she falls for him. But they are on opposite sides of the competition, and their futures are headed in opposite directions. Will their friendship blossom into more or are their paths too different to cross?
Jennifer Comeaux is a tax accountant by day, writer by night. There aren’t any ice rinks near her home in south Louisiana, but she’s a diehard figure skating fan and loves to write stories of romance set in the world of competitive skating. One of her favorite pastimes is traveling to competitions, where she can experience all the glitz and drama that inspire her writing.
Tell my fans a
little bit about yourself and your books.
I’ve lived in south Louisiana all my
life, where figure skating isn’t exactly a popular sport, but I’ve loved
watching skating since I was a little girl. When I started traveling to
competitions, I became an even bigger fan and that’s when the idea for my first
book came about. There aren’t many romance books set in the skating world, so I
wanted to fill some of that void!
How would you
introduce your books to someone that has yet to read them?
All my books are set
in the world of competitive figure skating, but romance is the biggest element
of the stories. I love writing those falling-in-love feelings! My books are
generally feel-good reads with heart-stopping action on the ice and
heart-pumping romance off the ice.
What inspired
you to start writing? What age did you start?
I started writing when I was
about seven years old. I used to always make up stories in my head so I started
putting them on paper. I didn’t write as an adult until just a few years ago
when a friend encouraged me to write the skating romance I had created in my
mind.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not writing?
I read a lot and watch a lot of TV! I also love to travel.
What advice would you give to an aspiring
author?
My advice would be to stick with your story if you’re passionate about
it and write a little bit every day. A little bit will add up to a lot over
time! Make small goals like finishing one chapter per week so the project
doesn’t feel so overwhelming.
What’s your favorite scene/line from your works?
That’s a tough one! I have a number of favorite scenes, but one from Crossing the Ice is the team-building
exercise where Courtney and Josh get a lot closer than they’ve ever been. I
love writing the scenes where the characters have to fight their attraction for
each other.
What's the hardest thing about writing? The
easiest?
The hardest thing for me is getting into a flow of words and writing a
lot at one time. I self-edit as I write, so I write very slowly. The easiest
thing for me is thinking of dialogue. I usually hear the conversations between
the characters in my head before I write them.
What are you currently reading?
I’m about to
pick up Landline by Rainbow Rowell
from the library. I’ve been waiting for it to become available since it was
released. I love all her books!
What
are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on a novella sequel to Crossing the Ice. I’ll release more
information about it shortly!
What books did you read as a child?
I loved the
Sweet Valley High series and Judy Blume’s books. I used to read those books
over and over.
How has your life changed since you began
writing?
I’ve met so many awesome people
through this writing adventure that I wouldn’t have met otherwise – readers,
bloggers, other authors. It’s really opened up a whole new world and I’ve made
some great friends!
Do you listen to music while you write?
I do sometimes. Music
helps a lot for some scenes, like the really romantic ones. When I’m writing
the skating scenes I sometimes listen to the skaters’ program music.
What's been your favorite moment as an author?
There have been so many cool moments along this journey, and I just experienced
one a few days ago. I was at a skating benefit show, and after the show two-time
national champion Alissa Czisny asked if I wrote Life on the Edge. She said she’s read a couple of the Edge series
books and loved them! I was so floored to have such an amazing skater tell me
she loved my work. It was one of the best compliments I could ever receive.
Out of all of your characters, who is your
favorite?
That’s another tough one because it changes as I write each book! I
get so attached to each character as I write. Right now my favorite character
is Courtney. I love her sense of humor and how she always keeps it real.
What do you want readers to take away from your
books?
I’d like them to feel like they became friends with the characters, to
feel emotionally invested in their lives. And I’d like them to leave with a
warm, satisfied feeling.
You’re stranded on a desert island. What books do you take
with you?
To Kill a Mockingbird, Flat-Out
Love, Lola and the Boy Next Door, among others!
What book(s) do you wish you would have written? Flat-Out Love
Favorite book character? Celeste from Flat-Out Love and Flat-Out
Celeste.
What is your dream vacation destination?
I’d love to visit
Europe, but I have to get over my fear of flying over the ocean first!
Do you have any interesting dreams or goals?
One of my
dreams is to see my books on the shelf of a national bookstore. That would be
so incredibly cool!
Where do you see yourself in five
years?
I hope to be happy, healthy, and still writing!
If someone wrote a biography
about you, what do you think the title should be?
Always Dream. When I was a
kid I dreamed of having a book published one day, but I didn’t revisit that
dream until many years later. It’s never too late to make it happen!
Where
can fans find you?
They can find me all over. I love talking to readers! Here
are my links:
Website
– http://jennifercomeaux.blogspot.com
Twitter
- http://www.twitter.com/LadyWave4
I turned to Josh with my arms folded
and my head cocked to the side. “So, you’re an athlete, a dancer and a musician? If you tell me you’re a
skilled artist, I’m gonna have to hate you.”
He laughed. “I can barely draw a stick
figure.”
“Whew.” I swiped my hand across my
forehead.
“Even if I was the next Picasso,
though, I wouldn’t have told you.” He paused and held my gaze. “I don’t like
the idea of you hating me.”
My stomach fluttered. Josh didn’t
often make extended eye contact, but whenever he locked those sinfully blue
eyes on mine, I became a mesmerized puddle of swoon.
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Thank you so much for being part of the tour, Kristina!! :)
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