September
2014
Author’s
personal experience with PTSD leads to New Adult novel
S.B.
Alexander releasing first book in new romance series this September
SACRAMENTO,
Calif. – Author S.B.
Alexander has drawn on a childhood experience and her love of
baseball to inspire her New Adult fiction romance, Dare
to Kiss (September 30,
2014).
Dare
to Kiss is the story of
Lacey Robinson, whose two loves are baseball and her family. When her
mother and sister are killed in a home invasion, Lacey’s baseball
dreams die with them. The tragedy seeps into her psyche, causing
nightmares, panic attacks and blackouts. Diagnosed with Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder, her psychiatrist recommends a change of
scenery and picking up the things that she loved to do. For Lacey,
that’s baseball. She moves across the country with two goals—to
overcome her PTSD and make Kensington High’s baseball team. But
trying out for the team comes with complications—the captain, Aaron
Seever, doesn’t want a girl on the team. Her life is further
complicated when she meets Kade Maxwell, a tall, sexy and
drool-worthy bad boy who has a magical touch that awakens her
feminine side and a kiss that slowly erases her nightmares. But
getting involved with him may be dangerous when Kade’s arch-nemesis
returns to town to settle a vendetta.
“The
story developed from something that happened to me when I was a
child,” Alexander said. “And from that experience the story
unfolded. The message in the story: With the right help and people
around you, a person might be able to overcome PTSD. I’m not saying
they will, but taking the right steps can certainly help to heal some
of the symptoms associated with PTSD. I will never get the image of
my experience out of my head, but I’m not afraid anymore.”
Dare
to Kiss is the first
book in The Maxwell
Series. Alexander has
also written a thrilling young adult series, Vampire
SEALS, which has drawn
praise from fans across the world.
Alexander
is a former navy veteran, high school math teacher and college
professor. She currently works as a corporate sales manager, but is
always looking for her next story, character or scenery.
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Author
Biography of S.B. Alexander
S.
B. Alexander’s passion for writing began when she read her first
Stephen King novel, The
Shining.
Over the years she kept telling family and friends she was going to
write a book. Fifteen years later, on the advice of a friend, she sat
down and wrote her first novel. One year later, she published two
novels with three more slotted for release. Her books are targeted
toward the young adult and new adult markets.
Her
young adult series, Vampire
SEALS,
includes two books, On
the Edge of Humanity,
and On
the Edge of Eternity,
which have garnered high praise from readers.
Dare to Kiss is
the first book in her new adult series.
Alexander’s
career has been colorful—a former navy veteran, high school math
teacher and college professor, sales consultant, coach, and manager.
She loves baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox. She enjoys playing
golf, is moved by music and great stories, and will go out of her way
to help people.
She
currently works full time in Corporate America and writes any chance
she gets.
She
believes words are the key to opening the door to extraordinary
places with amazing characters that tell a great story.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS FOR S.B.
ALEXANDER
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbalex_author
- Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sbalexanderauth/
- Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/S.B.-Alexander/e/B00AW0KZPI
- GoodReads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6871111.S_B_Alexander
Praise
for S.B. Alexander’s
Vampire
SEALS series
Via
Amazon.com...
“I
couldn't put this book down. When my Kindle wasn't available, I used
the app on my phone to continue reading. I thought the characters
were captivating. I loved the storyline. When I finished reading the
book it left me wanting more. I can't wait for the second book. Way
to go... S.B. Alexander!” --TracyHope
“I've
read tons of vampire books over the years, ever since the Anne Rice
days. I thought I'd seen every possible configuration of vampire
abilities and appearance, but I was wrong. Ms. Alexander added just
enough of a unique twist to typical vampire convention to make her
story world fresh, without heaping all kinds of unnecessary crazy on
top. I don't usually read YA and it was a pleasant surprise to find
myself truly engaged and invested in the characters. I will
definitely read the next book in this series.” --Julie Jaret
“Great book S.B. Alexander! This novel was tough to put down. Tremendous job of character development. The author immerses us into a different world and it feels quite believable!
I
always feel a sign of a great book is that it leaves us wanting more.
That was the case with this wonderful book. Thanks S.B.” -- Joseph
D. Rigter
“I
love reading and could not put this series down. I love the chemistry
between Webb and Jo. I enjoyed the first and could not wait until
book 2 came out and now I'm anticipating the 3rd book! I can't
wait!!!” --Frances T. Leon
“I
am an avid reader who was reading Agatha Christi, Helen McGinnis and
Dick Francis before I turned 10. I can't imagine a day without a
book. This series has me admiring S.B.Alexander greatly. Characters,
plot, creativity and absolute genius are here to be enjoyed. I love
fantasy but usually read with a certain level of tolerance for
frequent lack of grammar, character development. This series read
like the best. I will be eagerly awaiting more.” --Mms
Book
Details
E-book
ISBN: 978-0-9887762-4-1
Print
ISBN: 978-0-9887762-5-8
Page
Count: 340
New
Adult Fiction, Romance
September
30, 2014
Besides
her family, Lacey Robinson’s only other love is baseball. She’s
on top of the world when Arizona State University approaches her to
discuss a scholarship. To be the first girl ever to grace a college
boys’ team is beyond what she has ever dreamed.
Her
fastball is impeccable, her curveball equally as good, and her slider
annihilates anyone who dares to step in the batter’s box. But fate
has its own way of throwing curveballs. When she looses her mother
and sister to a home invasion, baseball and her dreams die with them.
Tragedy has a way of seeping deep into her psyche, causing
nightmares, panic attacks and blackouts. Diagnosed with Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder, her psychiatrist recommends a change of
scenery and picking up the things that she loved to do, and for Lacey
that is baseball.
After
a move clear across the country, only two things matter to
Lacey—overcome her PTSD and make Kensington High’s baseball team.
But trying out for the team comes
with obstacles—the captain, Aaron Seever, doesn’t want a girl on
the team.
Her
life is further complicated when she meets Kade Maxwell, a tall, sexy
and drool-worthy bad boy who has a magical touch that awakens her
feminine side and a kiss that slowly erases her nightmares. But
getting involved with him may be dangerous when Kade’s archenemy
returns to town to settle a vendetta.
To
complicate matters, her PTSD has taken a turn for the worse. She has
to find a way to heal otherwise she may not have a chance at anything
in life, especially love.
Q&A
with S.B. Alexander
Where
did you get the idea for the plot of Dare to Kiss?
Growing
up, I was an active little girl in just about every sport. But the
one that captured my heart was baseball. I loved everything about the
sport. Since girls couldn’t play, I wanted to create a world where
they did. I also wanted to show that no matter what you’ve been
through, surrounding yourself with the things you love to do and the
people you love can help to overcome the nightmares and grief in your
life. It has for me.
Noting
your love of baseball, is the character of Lacey modeled after you?
When
I started writing Dare to Kiss, I had a feisty character in
mind for Lacey Robinson. But as I continued to write, Lacey’s
personality turned out to be so much more. She’s strong, determined
and lovable. She has weaknesses that get in her way, but her
determination is what shapes her. Part of her is modeled after me.
But I was never feisty growing up. I was actually a shy kid.
After
writing two Young Adult books, what inspired you to write New Adult
fiction and how was writing this genre different?
I
didn’t think too much about the genre. I wanted to get the story
down on paper. As it unfolded it just happened to fit into the New
Adult genre, although as I was writing Dare to Kiss I found I
had a little more freedom to detail the romance element.
How
do you balance your time between working full time and writing on the
side?
I
travel quite frequently for my job, and in doing so, I find a snippet
of time on an airplane or at night in a hotel room. I also dedicate
at least one day on the weekends to writing.
Without
any spoilers of course, what can we expect from the next book in the
series?
Dare
to Dream is the next book in the series, and I’m so excited to
finish it. Readers will be able to get into Kade’s head to see his
thoughts and more of his life. The tension between Kade and his enemy
will also play a part in Dare to Dream. Lacey will have more
to worry about when the question about who killed her family takes
center stage, creating more suspense and intrigue.
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