Date Published: 1/3/12
Nineteen-year-old Emily is new to pairs skating, but she and her partner Chris have a big dream–to be the first American team to win Olympic gold. Their young coach Sergei, who left Russia after a mysterious end to his skating career, believes they can break through and make history.
Emily and Chris are on track to be top contenders at the 2002 Winter Games. But when forbidden feelings spark between Emily and Sergei, broken trust and an unexpected enemy threaten to derail Emily’s dreams of gold.
Emily and Chris are on track to be top contenders at the 2002 Winter Games. But when forbidden feelings spark between Emily and Sergei, broken trust and an unexpected enemy threaten to derail Emily’s dreams of gold.
Jennifer Comeaux
When not working or writing, she is an avid follower of the sport of figure skating, travelling to competitions around the country. Those experiences allow her to see another side of the sport and serve as an inspiration for her writing. Jennifer is blessed with a wonderful family and many friends who have encouraged her to pursue her dream of being a published author.
Twitter: @LadyWave4
Reading Addiction Blog Tours MEET and
GREET
#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?
I see writing as more of a hobby than a career. I have to
support myself financially, so I need to keep my stable day job! I like having
writing as just a creative outlet, something fun to do on the side. If it felt
like a job, then I wouldn’t enjoy it as much.
#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?
Plotting. I’m learning that I’m more of a “pantser,” someone
who needs to just start writing and see where the story takes me. It’s funny
because I’m so organized in my day job as an accountant, but when it comes to
writing, I have to just go with the flow rather than try to outline and plot
everything in advance.
#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with
Your Writing Outside of Your Family?
My friend Clare, who I met through an online writing
critique site, helped me a lot with Life
on the Edge. She listened to all my plot ramblings, and she pushed me to go
outside my comfort zone. I couldn’t have made it through all the rewrites and
edits without her support.
#4 – What is next for your writing?
My next book, Edge of
the Past, will be out in winter 2012! It continues the story of Emily and
Sergei from Life on the Edge. Here’s
a one-line teaser: When the past explodes into the present, what does it mean
for the future?
#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing?
If so, what are you currently reading?
I do love to read, but I don’t get to do it as much when I’m
writing a book. Since I finished Edge of
the Past, I’ve been trying to catch up on my TBR pile! I like to read
mostly Young Adult and New Adult contemporary stories. Right now, I’ve gone
outside my usual genre with a YA paranormal book titled Hunters by Stefanie Pristavu.
This or That?
#1 - iPod or Mp3? Mp3
#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries? Mashed potatoes with
LOTS of butter
#4 – Comedy or Drama? Depends on my mood J
#5 – Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks? Nicholas Sparks
#6 – Fantasy or Reality? Fantasy
#7 – Call or Text? Text
#8 – Public School or Home School
#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate? Neither. I’m the weirdo who
doesn’t like any hot drinks J But I do love a cold Java Chip Frappuccino!
#10 – eBook or Paperback? Paperback, but I’m starting to
love my Kindle
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Hi Jen! Ahhh... you helped me a lot too! So much that I named my protag Jen. Of course she does things you'd never do. Good luck with Edge of the Past. I think you did the story just right and am glad you didn't take all the weird suggestions I made. Meanwhile poor Jen, your namesake, suffered quite a bit of pain in my book.
ReplyDeleteI was honored to be the namesake for your protag! And especially because my late uncle used to call me Jennifer Jones :) Thanks again for all your help!
DeleteAwesome site! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteJennifer, I find it fascinating that you have an accounting background (so do I) and that you are also a great writer. I have seen your book on the Astraea Press site; it looks really good. I have it on my TBR list to add to my More Than a Review book review site.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Donna! Your site is great (I just recommended it to a friend yesterday)!
DeleteI love figure skating! I like the idea of a book about it.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet another skating fan! :)
DeleteThis is such a wonderful book. I highly recommend it and I'm looking forward to the second book as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sheree!
DeleteThis looks really interesting! I love this site so much. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the superb giveaway... :)
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