Hello readers. I'm pleased to welcome the lovely J.L. Campbell to my blog today as part of her Friendship is Forever VBT. Please leave her a comment to make her feel welcome. You can also download FREE copies of her books for a limited period. Over to you, Joy.
As a writer, I view
storytelling as an adventure. In crafting a story, I know what’s supposed to
happen at the start, where I want to be at the end, but not every plot point in
the middle. The complications add up once the story gets rolling and I hit my
stride.
I wasn’t sure what
Distraction was supposed to be when I started writing
it. I knew there was a love story surrounding the main character. Some romance
was thrown in too, but things got sticky when the relationships grew more
complex and the characters kept landing in trouble.
The novel explores
the lives of three Jamaican females who are tied together by a strong
friendship and the men in their lives. They go through some harrowing
experiences that leave them reeling, but that much stronger.
In A
Baker’s Dozen: Thirteen Steps to Distraction you’ll
meet Dionne, Kyra and Justine a year before Distraction takes
place. I hope you’ll enjoy this taste of friendship and things Jamaican.
Download your complimentary copy from Smashwords.
Distraction can be
downloaded free from Amazon today. At the end of this Friendship tour, there’ll
be a main prize of a Distraction note pad & pen and a $10 Amazon gift card.
The second prize is a paperback copy of Distraction. Sign up for that at the
Rafflecopter here.
Kiru, many thanks for hosting
me.
J.L. Campbell is a
proud Jamaican and the author of Contraband, Distraction, Dissolution, Don’t Get Mad…Get
Even, Giving up
the Dream and Hardware (pen name Jayda McTyson). Campbell is
always on the lookout for story making material, loves company and can usually
be found lollygagging on her blog at http://thecharacterdepot. blogspot.com
Kiru,
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much for hosting me!
Welcome to my blog, Joy. I started reading Distraction. It's not a standard romance but I'm loving it. Congrats on its release.
ReplyDeleteHey Kiru and J.L :)
ReplyDeleteDistraction sounds intriguing!
Good luck! I wish you much success!
Thanks so much, April.
ReplyDeleteI just downloaded Distraction. I love stories with strong friendships - and romance! Thanks Joy.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
DeleteHey Joy, checking in to read more about your story-crafting methods...
ReplyDeleteHey Joy, checking in to read more about your story-crafting methods...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle!
DeleteHi J.L.,
ReplyDeleteDistraction sounds interesting and I love the idea of a prequel. I haven't read a story set in Jamiaca before (I know *gasp*) though I love many things Jamaican. I'm hopping over to Amazon and Smashwords.
Hi, Empi,
DeleteHope you enjoy the books. Many writers would get a prequel done first. I got the idea after Distraction was out and about. Thing is, it was easy writing because I knew the characters so well by then.
Hi J.L.,
ReplyDeleteDistraction sounds interesting and I love the idea of a prequel. I haven't read a story set in Jamiaca before (I know *gasp*) though I love many things Jamaican. I'm hopping over to Amazon and Smashwords.
It's great seeing Joy all over the blogosphere as she tours. I enjoy her stories.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your release. I just downloaded Distraction. I'm looking forward to reading it and touring Jaimaca with the characters in the process.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stella. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the tour Joy.
ReplyDelete........dhole
Thanks, Donna! Appreciate you coming by.
DeleteI followed Joy over here from her blog. Nice meeting you, Kiru, and thanks for hosting Joy in her tour!
ReplyDeleteJust downloaded the prequel and looking forward to reading your work.
ReplyDeleteHey, Mike. Good to see you here.
ReplyDeleteAyabaodusote, hope it makes interesting reading!
Kiru, many, many thanks for having me! I appreciate your help.
ReplyDeleteDisrtaction is waiting on my kindle. I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading, Lynda
DeleteYou sure get around Joy. You must be flagging a little by now! Thanks for hosting Joy, Kiru.
ReplyDeleteDid it a couple of days apart which allows time to go backward and forward. :) Another week and I'm done.
DeleteKiru, hope you have a great weekend!