Hello
Jacqueline and welcome! I’m so interested in your series because I love all
things paranormal and magic, and your witches sound like they are in a class all
their own to do with the magic of it :0) Jacqueline is celebrating the release
of Book 2 in the Magic Seasons series, The Solstice Heat. CongratulationsJ
Before
we get started on our interview, here’s a bit about Jacqueline:
Jacqueline Paige is a world class multi-tasker being a
mother to five adventurous and unpredictable children, a cafe manager and
having a colossal imagination that allows her to step outside of reality into a
world of paranormal romance —with just a touch of suspense.
Jacqueline lives in Ontario, Canada and avoids the
ever changing weather of the region she lives in by creating other worlds to
fall into in her stories of all things paranormal.
Her first book was published in 2009 and since then
has published ten. She is always writing
and currently has more than a dozen stories in one stage or another of the
writing process.
Okay, Jacqueline…playtime is
over, now on to the deep, dark interview (tee-hee) And you thought this was all
fun and games…
Please
tell us how the idea came to you for The Magic Seasons series. Please include
all the fun details.
The basic idea for the series wasn’t too hard to
come up with. I had just spent two years attending various pagan festivals
where I vended handmade jewelry. I knew
many people before going to them, but once I went to the first one I just had
to go back. Such a diverse group of people went to these festivals. It was truly a wonderful experience to be
somewhere that no matter who you were or what your beliefs were, you were
accepted.
Can
you tell us about the abilities of Steven? How do they help OR hinder?
It was hard to select just one character. They’re
all very skilled in their magic or abilities.
I think Steven is the one character everyone underestimated for the most
part. He’s an easy going doctor and always seems to be the one in the back
ground. Hidden very well under the
jovial exterior is a lot of power. His
magic is earth based and he can control the elements as he wants, which is very
helpful in some of the situations they find themselves in. Unfortunately if his emotions are high his
power is a little harder to reign in.
Sort
of like you might want to stay clear of Steven on his moody days? LOL
Can
you give us titles and a tagline for other books in this series?
The first three books are available, and the fourth
will be out later this year.
Book I – From Beltane Magic
Can they survive their pasts to be together?
Book II- The Solstice Heat
Passion and Magic that burns…
Book III – Harvest Dreams
Armed with magic and a plan…
Book IV- Autumn Dance
Can
you share anything about the evil/magic/mystery/paranormal or fantasy beings in
the story?
The characters in this book series are witches that
other than their abilities you would walk past on the street without ever
knowing they’re more. Each character has
their own ability. We have elemental
witches that draw on nature for their strength.
Some are better with spells and charms where others are able to tap into
the energies around them and pick up on emotions and premonitions. It’s anything magic in this series.
Sounds
like and intriguing brood of witches, Jacqueline. Which scene was your favorite
to write? Can you share a little of it?
That’s a tough one. I loved writing all of these. I
really enjoyed the scenes where the women were able to keep the guys in their
place (there are several of these)
Here is one from the second book, The
Solstice Heat.
Chris came out of his
library to see the three men sitting in his living room. He paused and looked around. “Did I forget about a meeting?” Where were the women? “Where is everyone else?”
Dade leaned forward and
rested his elbows on his legs. “We were
instructed they were coming here after work and they have been locked in your
little magic broom closet for the last hour.”
Chris raised his
eyebrows. “Doing?”
Owen lifted his hands. “Won’t say.”
Steven slumped down,
wishing for a nap. “They’re not too
pleased being driven to and from work.”
“I see.” Chris turned and started down the hall. “Let’s see what they’re up to.”
The men got up and followed him.
He tried the doorknob to find it locked. “Kase, unlock the door.”
“Soon.” She called to him
through the door.
He stood there glaring at
the door. They’d locked him out of his
own room in his own home! We’ll see
about this. He stepped back and slapped
an invisible command at the door.
Sparks flew off it and the door remained closed. “What the…”
Dade grinned. “Quite the little witch you have there,
Larkin.”
Steven whistled out a
breath. “Just how much trouble can they
get into with all your stuff in there?”
Chris still scowled at the
door while he answered, “A lot!” He
tapped the door with his hand.
“Kassandra unlock the door.”
A gentle breeze blew over all four of them.
“That would be a polite no,”
Dade said quietly.
“Like hell, I’ll be locked
out of my own temple room.” Chris hissed.
Stepping back he stared at the door, the handle shook. When he thought it was going to open it
started to pour rain on the four of them.
He waved a hand to stop it and looked at the men beside him. Dade’s long hair was soaked and the expression
on his face was similar to how he himself was feeling about the whole thing.
“And that would be a mind
your own business,” Owen said sticking his hands in his pockets.
Chris looked at
Steven. “You have any ideas?”
Steven shook his head
trying to get the water to stop dripping in his face then took a step away from
the door. “Oh no. I’m plenty happy
enough to wait until it opens on its own.
You might like lighting striking you, but I’m not too open to trying
that.”
Chris shook his head. “Are you all afraid of them?”
Dade nodded. “I’ve seen what each one can do alone –
especially your little innocent there my friend; the four of them together
scare the hell out of me.”
Chris sighed and looked
back at the door. “Kasey?”
“Yes Christopher?” Her voice came through the door again.
“You’re making me angry and
I don’t want to do something I’ve promised you I wouldn’t.”
A wind breeze ruffled his hair. “I know you won’t Chris. Now go away I’m trying to concentrate here.”
His jaw dropped.
Sighing he looked at the others. “Beer?”
They nodded and followed him down the hallway.
“Seems you’re a bit afraid of their wrath, too, councilor,”
Dade mumbled behind him.
“Shut up.” Chris
growled and walked into the kitchen.
I
love your excerpt…made me laugh at the vulnerable circumstances the men found
themselves in. Sweet :0)
Please
share anything else about this story you’d like ~ maybe a difficult scene or
character ~ someone or something not cooperating…
When I started this series it was not completely
planned, actually it was supposed to be one story. Obviously the characters didn’t co-operate at
all in that area. I also had a really
big surprise when I was writing the first one and working on one of the earlier
scenes that was meant to bring the hesitant heroine and hero a little closer
together … they were out walking on a typical spring day that was drizzling
with rain and talking … out of nowhere they stumbled on two bodies.
And then the series took on a whole new meaning and
direction.
I
totally get what you mean about uncooperative story-stars. LOL Yes, they do
have a mind of their own, don’t they.
What
are you working on now?
There’s a lot…
On one of my publishers’ desk I have the first in
my Animal Trilogy – Animal Heart. This is my first venture into the shifter theme
and I’m very excited with the great feedback on it. They also have another first for me, After
the Silence – The Beginning, which is a paranormal/survivalist mix and
was very interesting to work on.
On my own desk in one stage or another of
writing/proofing I have the third book for the Hidden Senses Trilogy – Inner
Reflections, Book I in a new witch Trilogy, Ancestor’s Enchantment Trilogy – The
Witch Within and I am trying my hand at a New Adult/YA , The Alterealm chronicles – The Cross Over Huntress.
Where
can we find you? List all of your links.
“FAVORITES” Quickie Quiz –
Getting
to know Jacqueline Paige…
Mode of travel – Driving mostly,
I live too far from anything to walk!
Beverage – Coffee
Place you’ve never been and
have always wanted to go – Scotland
Pets – dog &
turtle
A place you love to write –
lounging
in bed
Hobby or past time – the ever
elusive sleeping
Writing tool – pen and
notebook
Thanks so much for having me here!! J
Step into a world of magic and
passions....
Take
a dash of spice, heat it
Add
a flash of magic and watch the sparks fly
Toss
in a killer that's targeting women
Add a handful of witches from all
paths to stir it all together...
Separated
by two different life styles yet their passion and magic ignite sparks hotter
than the Solstice heat.
Can they
work out a way to be together as they try to stop a killer from striking again?
The Solstice Heat –
Book II in the Magic
Seasons series
By Jacqueline Paige
Passion and magic that burns
Kasey is a woman that exudes energy
and brightness; she is as equally passionate when angry as she is when she’s
happy. The energy she carries from life comes through in all her magical
workings with spells and stones, giving them great magical strength. She is a
dreamer and often wishes she could re-write her own story so that she was
charming and sophisticated enough to be with a certain wealthy male lawyer she
wants more than anything else.
Chris is a force of strength and experience
that is carefully hidden behind the easy mannerism he has adapted so
carefully. There is nothing he cannot do
where magic is concerned and he has tried all manner of things, whether right
or wrong. His fortune has left him
wanting for nothing else in life, except the one thing money can’t buy him, the
woman he feels too unclean to approach.
Separated by two different life
styles yet their passion and magic ignite sparks hotter than the Solstice heat.
Can they work out a way to be
together as they try to stop a killer from striking again?
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Jacqueline, thank you for hanging
out here today and for sharing so much about your story and your process of
writing it, I enjoyed hearing all about it. Congratulations on the release of –
The Solstice Heat, and I wish you
much success on the whole Magic Seasons series.
Thank you everyone for stopping in and visiting
with Jacqueline ~ show her some love and leave her a comment :0)
Until Next Time…Warm Hearts & Hugs,
Kay Dee
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4 comments:
Hi Jacqueline - coffee is on, so come on in and let's celebrate book 2 of your Magic Seasons series, The Solstice Heat.
Your witches intrigue me and your excerpt here...well, I loved it :0)
Tell us a bit about the research you did for this series...what was the most important area of witchcraft did you need to research?
Hi Key Dee!
Sorry it took me forever to get here. There was an emergency at work and I just finally got out of there. Long day!
Thanks again for having me here today.
As far as research goes, I didn't study just one spiritual path. There were so many different beliefs in the people I met that I observed all of them for many months and then started reading just about anything I could on all the various groups. All I can say is I could study for a hundred years and still not know all of it.
So many diverse beliefs out there that are simply amazing to learn about. With the witchcraft or wiccan area I mostly concentrated on the elements and stones.
The only problem with delving into any aspect is each time you are intrigued to look even further into this area or another and it could turn into a full time study for the rest of your life.
I hear you, Jacqueline, on studying the different belief systems ~ I've done a lot of research on it myself for many years...and am still learning new things that resonate with me.
Elements and stones sound like amazing energies for your witches:)
Thank you again for being a featured guest author on my site. I loved learning about your work.
How fascinating to write a book involving Indian mythology. I like the cover. It's very interesting.
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