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Dear Gentle Readers,
This is the cover of the first book I ever published, Blue Lake. It was published on January 12, 2012. It is the first book in the Time After Time series. Although it was my first book, this is not the original cover. This beautiful cover was designed by the talented Suzi Albracht of Wickedly Awesome Designs. Suzi also designed the covers for Belterra, Red Sarah, and The Captain and the Ambassador.
This baby has had more facelifts than I care to think about. Ebooks were different way back then, and covers were simple and often plain. This is the first cover.
Yeah, yeah, I know. A big, blurry mess. But I was partial to this one because of the location. I took this photo of the serene and beautiful Lake Maggiore with a small, inexpensive digital camera while in a boat on the lake near the town of Stresa in the northern lake region. The blue water changes shade with the time of day and weather condition, anywhere from a deep cobalt blue to powder blue ripples.
As ebook covers got a more sophisticated, Blue Lake needed a facelift. Another trip to Italy was out of the question. So after scouting locations, I found this spot on Girard Lake in Trumbull County, Ohio.
This lovely spot was mere feet away from the road with no easy pull-off area around. To get a decent photo, I needed to get off the road and into the wet, boggy edge of the lake. With newer digital camera, I took as many views and angles as I could. I submitted the photos to a cover designer.
I liked the title. I liked the photo of the lake. But all other pertinent information was either unreadable or missing. However, sales picked up again, so I let it ride.
A few years later, it was time to reformat the inside of Blue Lake to update little things, like the elimination of the double space at the end of each sentence, and a few other minor issues. What better time to update the cover?
This cover artist, CER Designs, used my photos but breathed new life into them. This was a customer favorite for many years.
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Good morning, Angel, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the site for Art and Authors and those who love them. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I was born in Athens, Greece, and have studied and worked on both
sides of the Atlantic. I hold a degree in Economics and divide my time between the corporate world and my real passion: writing mystery, thriller, and suspense romances where passion flares and danger lurks around every corner.
I live in Athens, Greece, with the two loves of my life—my little boy and my husband—and I’m a member of several writers groups.
The Greek Islands—alluring destinations that cast a spell on the visitor from the very first moment—are among my favorite settings. I have written a series of standalone mystery romance novels—The Greek Isles Series—each taking place on a different island.
In this series, dark mysteries mingle with sizzling romances, while the exquisite beauty of the enchanting Greek Islands will steal the reader’s heart away.
I have also written a collection of novellas full of passion, danger, and intrigue—The Alluring Love Collection.
Fascinated by the concepts of soul mates and reincarnation—the eternal cycles of the soul between this world and the Other Side—I have started a new paranormal romance collection, cloaked in mystery and suspense—The Flames of Destiny Collection.
Website: www.angelsefer.com
Blog: www.angelsefer.blogspot.com
Amazon Author’s Page: viewAuthor.at/AngelSefer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Angel-Sefer-462538183807771/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngelSefer
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/1UQqdPx
Goodreads Profile: http://bit.ly/15ePyoE
Bookbub Profile: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/angel-sefer
E-mail: angelsefer@angelsefer.com
Okay, now let's get to know you: Favorite food.
My favorite food is traditional Greek cuisine and country cooking that I enjoyed while living in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tea or coffee?
I like both.
Pizza or ice cream?
Again, the answer is both.
Wine or beer?
I prefer wine.
Where would you like to visit?
I love the Greek Islands and enjoy visiting a different one every summer. But I also love Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
Favorite musical artist.
I enjoy several different kinds of music, depending on my mood.
Do you listen to music when you write?
No, I don’t. When I write, I prefer complete silence.
What makes you laugh?
Children, puppies, and funny escapades.
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
I love nature paintings, ancient Greek art, and classical Greek architecture.
How old were you when you started writing?
I’ve been writing since a very young age. I was around thirteen years old when I wrote my first children’s story. At the same time, I devoured every single mystery or romance book I could get my hands on.
Favorite author.
My favorite author is Agatha Christie.
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?
The main idea develops in my head while sitting on the beach or hiking in the mountains. Sometimes, stories pop in my mind while sleeping. Then, I start writing, listening to an inner voice…
Describe your perfect evening.
During wintertime, I love quiet evenings with my loved ones, sitting by the fireplace. Summertime, I love sitting on the beach, enjoying the sunset.
Where do you get your inspiration?
I get inspiration from nature or observing people while on vacation.
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
So far, I haven’t experienced writer’s block. But if I ever do, I believe that everything happens for a reason. When the time is right, the inspiration will come back.
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I hold a degree in Economics and have post-graduate studies and certifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Insurance. During the last two decades, I’ve worked as an Internal Audit Manager and a Risk Manager in several Insurance Corporations.
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
My parents, for their love, courage, determination, and support.
Tell us a little about your latest release.
My latest release is Eternal Soul Mates.
Here is the blurb:
In Eternal Soul Mates, the past merges with the present in a haunting and captivating story of love, loss, and betrayal.
Joanna Williams is bewildered by her mother’s mysterious past and scorching dreams of an irresistible stranger. Trying to find some answers, she visits her mother’s birthplace—the Greek Island of Zakynthos.
Alexandros Kortesis—the owner of a luxury resort on Zakynthos—is drawn to Joanna like no other. But a dark secret threatens his family’s legacy, and unfortunately, Joanna is the one trying to uncover it.
Danger and passion collide as the two soul mates—unaware that they were lovers in a past life—confront each other while at the same time try to resist the compelling force that draws them together. Will their eternal love prevail? Or will the battle against the evil guarding the secret lead them to their graves?
Eternal Soul Mates is a reincarnation romance story, cloaked in mystery and suspense. The action unfolds on the Greek Island of Zakynthos—a paradise on earth, in the aquamarine waters of the Ionian Sea.
The novel is available as eBook and paperback on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo, and other fine booksellers everywhere:
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Mon., May 24 - ART:
French Art Glass Master
Renè Lalique
Tues., May 25 - BOOK REVIEW:
Ice and Secrets
by Cherime MacFarlane
Wed., May 26 - INTERVIEW:
Romantic Suspense Author
Angel Sefer
Thurs., May 27 - ENTERTAINMENT:
I Am Mother
(Netflix)
Fri., May 28 - BOOK:
A Cover Story
Blue Lake
A Time After Time Novel
by Carol Ann Kauffman
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In this fifth installment of the short story mystery series, Cat works to find a missing Chinese girl who came to the United States on a work/study program and disappeared into thin air.
An informant takes a big risk. Nola is put in danger. The child of a prominent country club women has her parentage questioned. Someone from Gus Black’s past shows up at the hotel.
Wikipedia
Den of Geeks
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Jerrie Alexander
Fort Worth, Texas
Good morning, Jerrie, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the site for art and authors and those who love them. Can you tell us a little about what you've written?
The Lost and Found, Inc. Series
Hell or High Water
Cold day in Hell
No Greater Hell
A Helluva Holiday
Killer Affections Series
Till Justice is Served
Till the Dead Speak
Club Silken
Come Hard
Come Hot
Come Together
Come Undone WIP
Standalone Books
The Last Execution
The Green-Eyed Doll
Someone to Watch Over Me
Flirting with Fate
Favorite food.
If it has butter and sugar in it, that’s a favorite. Lol! I love good Mexican food. Though I’ve never mastered the art of cooking it, we have really great restaurants that satisfy my hunger.
Pizza or ice cream?
Ice cream. Blue Bell ice cream in particular. It’s not available in a lot of states but here in Texas it’s a favorite.
Wine or beer?
Wine. I discovered early on that I have world class hangovers so I keep my alcohol intake to a minimum. A good glass of wine with friends is a real treat.
Where would you like to visit?
Everywhere! I love to travel. For the past twelve years, my daughter, granddaughter, and I have taken a girl’s trip during the summer. The pandemic caused us to cancel our trip to Italy but we’re hoping to go someday soon.
Favorite musical artist.
Adam Lambert. Not all of his music is my style, but I think his
voice is phenomenal. My music taste is pretty eclectic ranging
from Andrea Bocelli to Garth Brooks.
Do you listen to music when you write?
What makes you laugh?
I am fortunate to have been adopted by a group of women I met at the gym during water aerobics. There are six of us, (better known as the Swimmin’ Women) and whether it’s by text or in person, we find lots things to laugh about.
This is an art and author blog, so I am obligated to ask:
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
That’s a tough one. In 2019 we were in Paris and spent a great deal of time in the Louvre. The Marly Horses were stunning especially Horse Restrained by groom. The details were amazing. Having had eleven horses at one time, I was drawn to that particular sculpture.
How old were you when you started writing?
Geesh, I don’t remember putting things on paper until I was in high school. I planned to study journalism but switched to creative writing. I was in my forties before I actually sat down with a plan to write a book. Never let them tell you that you’re too old to start a new career. 😊
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?
I do not. I write a complete character profile for each one individual in the book before I ever start the writing process. I need to know everything about each character in detail. I do a lot of research but I don’t plot the story or outline it. I had eighty pages of research before I started the book Cold day in Hell. Once I start putting words into a document the story just kind of flows.
Describe your perfect evening.
With friends and or family. A night out at a good restaurant where we can eat and laugh is priceless.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Hearing true stories on the news and researching FBI profiler’s lives have helped me create stories and characters in my head. Hell or High Water was the result of an article talking about the spike in human trafficking during large events such as the Super Bowl. The erotic romance books stories came from tons of research and chats with bloggers who live the lifestyle.
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
I turn off my computer and walk away. I found much of what I write when I force it winds up deleted during edits. I walk the dog, read a good book, even watch Law and Order Criminal Intent.
There’s not enough paper for me to name them all. I love romantic suspense but when I’m writing, I don’t read books in my genre. I read historical romance books. My go to writes are Monica Burns, Natasha Blackthorne, Sophie Jordan, Jess Michaels, and quite a few more. They take me away from my work in progress to a completely different time and place.
Best book you ever read.
Give Us This Day. I read it back in the 60s. Written by a survivor of the march on Bataan, it’s the story of how the human spirit can’t be broken no matter the circumstances. It was so moving; I’ve never forgotten it.
Last book you read.
The Rogue’s Offer. It’s a Victorian historical romance filled with suspense, intrigue, ghosts, psychics, the paranormal, villains, highlanders, and alpha males who succumb to the love of a woman. *swoon*
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I’d be a travel guide. Getting paid to see the world and learn different cultures would be a dream job!
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
I’d like one more moment or two with my mother. I don’t think we ever outgrow the need to have their mom wrap their arms around them and say I love you.
Do you have some links for us to follow you?
facebook.com/JerrieAlexanderAuthor
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