Welcome to the virtual book tour for 'Life on the Edge' by Jennifer Comeaux. Today, she was kind enough to take the time to answer a few questions for us readers.
What
was the inspiration behind Life on the Edge?
I’m
a huge figure skating fan, and often when I listen to music, I
imagine a fictional pair skating to it. That fictional pair grew into
a story idea for a romance between a pairs skater and her coach.
There aren’t many romances set in the world of figure skating, and
in the ones that are out there, usually the skating partners are
involved. I thought this would be an interesting new twist.
Who
is your favorite character in this book? Least favorite?
My
favorite character is Emily because I’ve been in her head for so
long and can identify with a lot of her thoughts and feelings. I do
also love Chris, too, because of his sense of humor! I don’t think
I have a least favorite character. They all have unique qualities
that I loved creating!
I
think it’s the combination of the beautiful music, the costumes,
and the love stories the skaters often portray on the ice. The whole
package inspires those feelings. If the pairs or ice dance partners
have a great connection on the ice, then they bring out even stronger
emotions. I think figure skating is the perfect combination of sport
and art!
What
genre do you like to write the most?
I
love to write contemporary romance, usually upper YA or New Adult.
What
other projects do you currently have in progress?
The
sequel to Life
on the Edge,
titled Edge
of the Past,
will be released in a few weeks! And I just started working on the
third book in the Edge series.
What
are you reading right now?
I
have a deep TBR pile and was just trying to decide which book to pick
up next. I think it will either be Someone
Else’s Fairytale
by E.M. Tippetts or Baby
Proof
by Emily Giffin.
What
is the most influential book/author you have ever read? Your favorite
author/book?
The
most influential book I’ve read has been Prep
by Curtis Sittenfeld. It’s not a ground-breaking book, but on a
personal level, I read it soon after I started writing again after
many years, and the writing style really spoke to me and inspired me.
My favorite book of all time is To
Kill a Mockingbird.
It’s a classic I think everyone should read!
How
can writers make themselves stand out in this competitive market?
I’m
still trying to figure that out! I think all we can do as writers is
put our heart and soul into our work. Readers will see that as they
turn the pages, and hopefully it will leave a lasting impression.
What
other advice do you have for aspiring writers?
Keep
writing and find a critique group you’re comfortable with. I
couldn’t get through my stories without friends to brainstorm with
me and to critique my work.
What
is something readers may not know about you?
As
much as I love watching figure skating, I’ve only been on the ice
once in my life and I was terrified!
Anything
else you would like to share?
Feel
free to contact me anytime through my website, email, Twitter, FB,
etc
I love hearing from readers!
Author Bio
Jennifer
Comeaux earned a Master of Accounting from Tulane University and is a
Certified Public Accountant in south Louisiana. While working for a
Fortune 1000 company, she sought a creative outlet and decided to put on
paper a story that had played in her head for years. That story became
Life on the Edge, her first published novel.
When
not working or writing, she is an avid follower of the sport of figure
skating, travelling to competitions around the country. Those
experiences allow her to see another side of the sport and serve as an
inspiration for her writing. Jennifer is blessed with a wonderful family
and many friends who have encouraged her to pursue her dream of being a
published author.
Twitter: @LadyWave4
New Adult / Upper YA
Title: Life on the Edge
Author: Jennifer Comeaux
Date Published: 1/3/12
Emily and Chris are on track to be top contenders at the 2002 Winter Games. But when forbidden feelings spark between Emily and Sergei, broken trust and an unexpected enemy threaten to derail Emily’s dreams of gold.
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Thank you so much for hosting me on the tour! :)
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