Today I’m pleased to welcome romance author, Jan Romes. The timing is perfect, just after Valentine’s Day, to meet such a prolific author of delightful romantic fiction! Check out these wonderful covers… the two first books are only 99c today (do double-check on Amazon when you visit)!
Lindy McPherson is a self-proclaimed nerd and animal lover who dreams of owning her own pet store. She’s also pictured herself falling head-over-heels with a like-minded nerd whose passion for fur creatures is immeasurable. The only progress she’s made toward living the dream is to work at a pet store, and the only guy who’s paid her any attention – not for the right reasons – is the handsome stiff-as-a-board schmuck next door…
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Texas playboy, Ty Vincent, heir to the Vincent Oil fortune needs a short-term wife to convince his grandfather and the Board of Directors that he’s changing his ways so they’ll name him CEO. Ditching an environmental conference in Atlanta to play in Reno, Ty suffers razor-sharp chest pains at the airport. The pains were becoming a common occurrence that started showing up after he lost his father in a fiery crash a year earlier. The woman who comes to his aid not only helps him with what she can only assume is a heart attack but she also fibs to keep airport security and paparazzi from descending on him. She’s brilliant, unemployed and not his type which makes her the perfect choice for a temporary spouse. If he can ignore her extraordinary blue eyes then everything will go according to plan…
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Suddenly single, in her forties, and eager to do what it takes to start over, Elaina Samuels meets three women with similar circumstances at a cash-for-gold event. They quickly become friends and form the No Sweat Pants Allowed – Wine Club. This newly found alliance brings about some humorous escapades, a few tears, and a bond so strong no man can break as they try to cling to the past and finally step out of their comfort zones to find a happiness they thought they’d never feel again…
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Hello Jan and welcome to my blog!
Hi Fros; thank you for the invitation.
First of all, congratulations! You’ve produced quite a few romantic novels! Have you done any other type of writing?
Thank you, I’ve also had two short romantic stories published in Woman’s World Magazine.
Any hobbies or interests that you enjoy in your spare time?
I love to garden. As a child I played in the mud. Now that I’m older I still play in the mud; just differently. I also love to read (most genres).
Do you see yourself in any of your characters, or do any of them have traits you wish you had?
Since I write romance and women’s fiction, I definitely see a bit of myself in my characters. In real life I joke around and tease with sarcastic (but never hurtful) humor, so those traits carry over to my characters. I’m also a strong person in most situations. My heroines are the same.
What are you working on at the moment? Tell us a little about your current project(s).
My current work in progress involves a bachelor-to-husband who is modeled somewhat after The Bachelor/Bachelorette on television. Instead of an exotic location my setting is a small town in Ohio and the participants have to pay a fee to enter the contest. It’s filled with drama but as the story and characters evolve, there’s serious love at stake.
Sounds delightful! What genres do you read mostly, and what are you reading now?
I write contemporary romance but my reading taste varies. I’m a huge fan of historical romance, YA (dystopian), paranormal romance, thrillers and mysteries, memoirs, etc.
I’m currently reading: BIOPRINTS (O’Rourke Crime Novels Book 1) by Rob and Joan Carter.
Do you have any advice for other indie authors?
Follow your heart but also your intuition. If something feels right, go with it. If not, trust your instincts. You have to be your biggest fan. Believe in your work and others will too. Reach out to other authors. There’s a lot of information out there and authors are happy to share. Networking is invaluable.
Wise words! Is there anything you like to do to get the creative juices flowing when you write?
Before I write, I like to listen to music by Van Morrison, Robin Gibb, Ed Sheeran, and Neil Diamond, to name a few. Their music is lively and upbeat, not to mention romantic. As soon as the writing commences, the music goes off. There are days when I need a modicum of silence instead, so I’ll play a game of hearts or solitaire. Once the computer beats me (which is most of the time), I settle in and let the creativity swirling around in my head take over.
What are the things in your life that you’re most grateful for?
The list is infinite, but first and always…I’m grateful for family. Without those I love, nothing else would make sense.
How would you like to be remembered?
That I tried to be more of a giver than a taker.
Oh, that’s a wonderful answer, Jan. Who is your favorite poet? Quote a couple of lines from your favorite poem.
My favorite poet remains Robert Frost. My favorite poem belongs to him – The Road Not Taken.
‘Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.’
That’s lovely, thank you Jan! I understand you’ve just come back from an exotic cruise, is that right?
Yes, my husband and I have just returned from Florida and the Caribbean.
Did you have a good time? And, most importantly, any photos?
Oh yes, a wonderful time, thank you. And of course I brought photos, I remember you said (*laughs*)
Well, you know me… (*giggles*)
So here they are… in the first picture I am in Grand Turk in the Caribbean. The second picture is of the shoreline of Aruba.
Beautiful places! And this one?
This is an earlier picture from a library book signing. This sweet lady who bought the books is Patty.
Thank you for these lovely pictures, Jan, and your being here with us today. It’s been a pleasure.
The pleasure is mine, Fros, thank you for introducing me to your readers.
Jan Romes grew up in northwest Ohio in the midst of eight zany siblings. Married to her high school sweetheart for more years than seems possible, she’s also a mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Jan writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction with sharp witty characters who give as good as they get. When she’s not writing, you can find Jan with her nose buried in a book or finding ways to stay fit. She loves spending time with family and friends. A hopeless romantic she finds joy in sunsets and sappy movies. Though she doesn’t claim to have a green thumb, she takes pride in growing pumpkins, sunflowers, and veggies.
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Thank you, Fros! You’ve been a wonderful host! Your blog is lovely. 🙂
Thank you Jan, it was a huge pleasure to have you here! Thank you so much for your time 🙂