Tag Archives: magic

Dark Shadows

“You know when you’re walking, the light catches your body, and two shadows appear. One is very clear and directly beside you, the other is a few inches away and dim.” Henri sat on the sofa and clasped his hands between his knees. “Yes, but I’m not following you.” “Evil and goodness are like that.Continue reading “Dark Shadows”

STAR for a day…

at Coffee Time Romance Facebook page and blog on January 23, 2021. I’ll be answering questions, discussing my recent release, Praline for my Rival and getting to know you. Please stop by and visit. We’ll have a nice chat and virtual steaming cup of java. Best sellers and contest winners (finalist that is) are amongContinue reading “STAR for a day…”

Do you Believe?

Magic is, believing in the impossible. Mikhail Romanasky has the gift of second sight. When her latest vision is of a kidnapped child, she reluctantly approaches the Chicago Police Force, endeavoring to prevent the crime.  Detective Jensen Palmer doesn’t believe in the ability to foretell the future. But when his nephew is targeted, he isContinue reading “Do you Believe?”

The Dichotomy of a Main Character

The interesting want-to-know jump start of a book moves the reader to desire more, learn the meat of the book, the plot. The building of the conflict through the actions of the characters to propel the thread and eventually a satisfying resolution is key and only complicated original characters are able to maneuver the readerContinue reading “The Dichotomy of a Main Character”

Praline for my Rival

https://www.thewildrosepress.com/authors/jj-keller My new book, to be released in summer 2020. Consequences of a magical treat. Praline for my Rival   Summer 2020 Praline for my Rival Jenn left the intelligence game behind to sell a delicious dessert using her family’s magical age-old recipe. As the sole ice cream vendor in the food truck arena, successContinue reading “Praline for my Rival”

Road Trip to Old Stone Fort

The setting for Mystic Love was created from a road trip my family took a few years ago. We were driving to Florida for spring break and took a rest stop in Tennessee. I’d been reading about ley lines and how the underground alignments of places hold a mystical power. And what do you know–OldContinue reading “Road Trip to Old Stone Fort”