Thursday, June 16, 2016

Featured Author: Courtney Shockey

Welcome Today's Featured Author 
Courtney Shockey!!!




Children of Darkness: 


Sweat soaks my clothes as I sit up in my bed. My heart pounds in my ears and my eyes dart around the room. Giggles float from all directions of my room, surrounding me. I cover my ears with my hands and squeeze my eyes shut, rocking silently.
"Please go away. Leave me alone."
The giggles get louder and louder, deafening me to anything else.
"Stop it! Please!" I scream and everything stops. Silence is almost as terrifying.
Dr. Janet Birch has been plagued by nightmares her entire life. She worked her way through college so she could help children who suffered from the same fears and give them the tools she never had to move on.
Emily Frost is a young girl whose nightmares consume her life. Her parents bring her to Janet in hopes of dispelling her fears and bringing their daughter back from the brink.
As Emily finally breaks down and reveals her demons, Janet realizes they have more in common than she thought. Piece by piece, Janet fights for not only her life, but Emily's as well, to overcome their living nightmare.




The Cover of Love (Selene's Pass Trilogy, Book One): 



Contains mature content. Not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age.
Jodie Cornett’s heart holds many secrets. She’s never known life without the tragic burden that comes with love. Her world may be surrounded by shadows, but the light of her life is quite certainly the darkest of them all.
"You protect the ones you love." Her mantra carries her through her never-ending struggles—a haggard attempt to cope with, what is destined to be, her life.
When Flynn Taylor, a banker and Jodie’s personal superhero, rescues her, Jodie feels the future isn’t as bleak as she thought…but their son will change everything. Just when you think fate has relented from delivering more misery—think again--for destiny and fate will remind you that you are not in control.
Those who endure and suffer loss will clutch onto anything and all they see as good, even when it’s not the wisest decision...
This is Jodie’s story—from childhood to adulthood—and definitely not for the faint of heart.

 http://amzn.to/1RRw6Xc


The Shadow of Hope (Selene's Pass Trilogy, Book Two): 




The lone survivor of her family, Kayla Night yearns for companionship and a sense of belonging. She roams from town to town, looking to fill the void. When she unexpectedly finds the perfect place in Selene's Pass, she settles into a comfortable routine.
That is, until Adam Sharp knocks her off her feet. Literally.
This captivating man helps Kayla open her eyes to a new way of life. Slowly, happiness and hope flourish within her once more.
Little did Kayla know that she had already caught the eye of another man who wanted her all to himself. A man with more than pure intentions.
As strange events unfold, their paths will cross in unlikely ways. Fate will twist everything around, leaving them exposed and hopeless. But hope was never meant to be in this story. Just its shadow.


http://amzn.to/1PWjLyK


Lost In Shadows:



For Jasmine Marlo, love could only be described in one word; Malcolm. Her wonderful fiancé holds her heart in the palm of his hand. Unfortunately for Jasmine, Malcolm is volunteering his medical services overseas in a high-conflict area. The months he is away, she is in constant fear for his life. She dreams of the perfect Valentine’s Day with him and prays it will come true. Only some prayers aren't answered in the way you hoped. Some prayers make you wish you never uttered them at all.

 http://amzn.to/234xRXP


About Courtney Shockey:


Hey there! I'm Courtney Shockey. I'm a writer with a twisted mind and an avid coffee drinker. I'm married with two children and janitor for three (and counting) fur babies. I'm a Walking Dead fan, but hate zombie movies. They're terrifying. Living on the outskirts of Houston, I work in the industrial field 40+ hours a week. Writing is done on my free time and keeps me sane! (If you read my stories, you'll know that's how I get my crazy out...)


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Interview With Courtney Shockey:
1. Can you tell us a little about your books?  
Sure can! My debut was a Paranormal Horror novella, the first in a three part series for now. Children of Darkness won second place for the Best Horror Award and I'm currently working on the second novella. Selene's Pass Trilogy is my second trilogy and I have two of the three out now, The Cover of Love and The Shadow of Hope. They're my psychological thrillers with romantic elements, not romance. My newest release was the short story I contributed to the Hearts and Daggers Anthology, Lost in Shadows. It's a romantic suspense and probably the closest you'll get to romance from me. LOL!
2. What inspires you to write? 
I love feedback! The reason I go through all this over and over is the reaction when people read my books. I've gotten all kinds of messages and I love every one of them.  
3. When did you know you wanted to write a book?  
I've written stories for years, but I never wanted to show people for fear of rejection. I wrote my first story to be shown to everyone two years ago and it ended up being the third book I published. At some point in your life you have to let go of fear and reach for the stars.

4. Do you have a favorite spot to write?
 My writing chair/couch! It's so comfy and AMAZING!
5. Do you listen to music while you write? 
Always. It sets the mood and helps the words flow.
6. Do you have a favorite character to write about? 
Usually the story I'm working on is my favorite because so much of my time and mind go into each one. I'd say Jodie Taylor the easiest character to write because she was just insane and so close to my heart.
7. What book did you enjoy writing the most and why?   
Mantis was the most enjoyable book I've written to date because I had no restrictions. It was the first ever "crime" book I've attempted to write and it was for an anthology so it didn't have a minimum word count. Restrictions don't do well with me because I stress myself out but I can pack a punch if you let me do my own thing. Freedom to do what I wanted in a new genre made that experience amazing. I'll be making it into a book after I get the publishing rights back!
8. For a reader who hasn't read your books yet, which book do you suggest they start with?    
The Cover of Love has been the book I hand out to people to try first. It has all my crazy packed into one small book and will give you an insight to my style. It's also hailed as a page-turner and fast paced once the story reaches the peak.

9. What are writing projects are you currently working on?    
Currently I'm getting Mantis ready for the Love, Lies, and Crime Anthology, Children of Darkness: Genesis has begun, and I have another anthology story I'm starting soon that will release in November.


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