Blueprint (Out of the Blue
#4)
If
only building the foundation for a lasting relationship was as easy as drafting
the blueprint.
Jet Black doesn’t date. Even if he wanted a man beyond sex, his
ever-watchful identical twin scares potential suitors away. Jet lives with his
brother, but since Gray fell in love with Kris, Jet feels like a third wheel.
Despite their bond, Jet knows he needs to move out and experience life for
himself, whether Gray likes it or not.
After his father dies in a boating accident, Ethan Nichols is
devastated. As the last survivor of his family, he realizes the need to put
down roots. He leaves Australia and returns home to San Francisco and his old
architectural firm. But there’s more to building a new life than simply moving
house.
Jet and Ethan’s first encounter is brash and anonymous, but when
Ethan moves across the hall, their lives become irrevocably linked. Jet is
quirky and fun loving, while Ethan is rock steady and dependable. There’s no
denying the passionate spark between them.
But Ethan is looking for a more solid foundation than Jet is
ready to offer. Until Jet learns to spread his wings and trust Ethan with his
darkest secrets, building a life together will be impossible.
**This can be read as a standalone, however it is best enjoyed
reading the series in order as side characters play a major role.**
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Where are you from, and where do you call home?
I was born
and bred in Perth, Western Australia. I joined the military in my early
twenties and because of that career path, I have lived in almost every capital
city. If I haven’t lived there, I’ve spent a fair bit of time there. I met my
husband whilst I was stationed in Darwin. He’s originally from Sydney but
agreed to move to Perth with me. We’ve been here ever since. J
What inspired you to start writing?
I’ve
always been a reader but it wasn’t until I started betaing and being asked for
advice that characters appeared in my head, telling me their story that I knew
I had to write. I never intended to publish, but then I never intended to be an
author either so you never know what the universe has in store for you.
How long have you been writing?
Coming up for three years. Wow! Time flies when you’re having fun.
What advice would you give a new writer just starting out?
Write what you love. Write what you want to read. And most
importantly, write for yourself, no one else. At the end of the day, you have to be happy with what you’ve
done. If you’re proud of your efforts, it will show through in your writing.
Do you ever suffer from writer’s block? If so, what do
you do about it?
I’m not sure I have suffered from
writer’s block as it is defined, but I have suffered from a lack of confidence
which stopped me from writing for quite a while. I called it writer’s block
because I didn’t know what else to call it and I did a blog post on it. I tried
those adult coloring-in things, which the kids thought were great, but I’m not
sure they really helped, except to give me RSI. Every time I wrote something
during that period my words sucked. I hated all of them to the point that I
ditched ¾ of a novella. That story will never see the light of day. I think all
writers suffer from a lack of confidence at some stage and we all go through
the ‘my writing is crap’ stage. I’m not any different from anyone else.
What Author’s in the genre do you read?
I’ll read anyone if the blurb is
enticing and the cover is well done. But I do have a few go-to authors for
different reasons. If I need something to bring me out of a book funk then I
pick up a Sue Brown. Anything Sue writes will be a hit for me. Same with NR
Walker. If I want something a little more smexy, then it’s LA Witt or Heidi
Cullinan.
What comes first, the plot or characters?
For me it’s always the characters.
They’re the ones that tell me who they are and what’s happened to them. The
plot is secondary.
Describe the perfect writing space.
The only thing I require to write is peace. No music.
No kids. No interruptions. If you know of a place like this, forward me the
address and I’ll move in.
Do you do research for your books? If so, what does
that entail?
Yes, of course. The internet is always my first point
of call but I don’t always take everything the internet tells me as truth.
Luckily social media is full of people from all walks of life, and I always try
and find someone willing to help on a particular topic that has either been
through it or works in a particular field.
How many books have you written? Which is your
favorite?
Blueprint
marks my tenth story. As for a favourite? It’s a toss up between Blueprint and
As the Ice Melts. Both MC’s were a joy to write. I was honoured to give them
the happy ever after they needed.
Do you hear from your readers much? What do they say?
I don’t hear
from them as much as I’d like, but when I do, it’s always very positive. I
haven’t had any hate mail yet. Maybe I’m not that well known?
Are you working on anything at the present you would
like to tell us about?
I have a few things in the works. I’m working on a
short ménage and also the third installment of the Love for the Season
series. There’s a few standalones in the
mix but are nowhere near completion yet. We’ll have to wait and see what 2017
brings J
Thanks for having me! <3
RJ started as a reader and eventually made the progression to
reviewing. It wasn't until two men popped into her thoughts, insisting on
telling her their story that she started to write. It started with one scene. A
hot and dirty one in the shower.
RJ's initial thought was if she could write their scene then
they'd shut up and allow her to concentrate on other aspects of the day. That
shower scene was 3000 words long and three hours of work. But they didn't
shut up. They told her their entire story and she didn't sleep for days.
Sometimes she couldn't keep up with what they were telling her and she
had to keep a notebook by the bed.
Whilst RJ was writing their story a side character decided
he needed his story told too. Then other characters followed suit.
You see the problem? If RJ ever wants to sleep again then she
needs to write.
RJ is a wife and a mother to two boys. Even her dog is a boy.
She is
surrounded by males.
RJ writes emotionally charged, character driven
romances. Her guys will always get their HEA, but it will never be easy.
Where to
find RJ
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