So here are a couple of questions I've been asked. I thought I'd put the answers down here as well for anyone who might want to know them :) If anyone has any more feel free to ask.
Will there be any more in the Fortunate series, and will they feature Nathan and Zac?
The answer to that is yes and yes. I actually have a possible 9 books planned for the series, though that could change at any point. But one thing for sure is that Nathan and Zac will definitely be getting their stories. I've actually just finished Nathan's story and am in the arduous process of editing, so it won't be long until this one is out. Finally.
What are the recommended reading age for my books?
It depends on the book to be honest. For the Guardians series I'd say 15+ due to use of language and violent situations. Because of Him is the only book in the Fortunate series I'd rate 15+ for mildly sexual situations. Whereas I class that one young adult, the rest of the books in the Fortunate series are new adult and I'd recommend an 17+ rating due to language and sex. Lots and lots of sex.
What am I working on now?
As of right now I've just finished Nothing Like Him, the 5th in the Fortunate series. This time Nathan gets a chance to have a story. I'm currently in the editing process, but keep your eyes open because it shouldn't be long now.
What's the best thing about being a writer?
So many things. It's a job I get to do from home, anytime of the day, in my pj's if I want to (and I often do want to). It's something that I'm highly passionate about, and so I count myself as lucky that I get to do it. But the ultimate best thing about being a writer are the people who read my books. I have some seriously wonderful readers who encourage me and make me want to work harder for them, just by being generally awesome.
How do you deal with writer's block?
We all have our different ways of coping with it. For me, I find the best thing I can do is just to keep writing, to keep ploughing through it. It may not always be great work, but there's usually something I can salvage until I get back on form again.
Where did you get the inspiration for the character, Gable?
Originally it started off with a very simple, very stray thought as I watched an action movie. I don't remember which one now, but maybe something like James Bond. I was just sitting there watching all the action going down, watching as the hero tore through the bad guys, and then I thought, what about all these minions he's just shooting without a second thought? They probably had families. They definitely had parents, at least at some point. Someone who would miss them and notice they were gone. And so I started thinking more and more about the minions, and what it would be like if one of them got to tell their story. So that's where it started really. Of course the idea grew and changed - Gable wasn't just a minion and The Guardians wasn't just here story. But that's the origins
Who are my favorite authors?
I have so, so many. A full list of my favorite authors and titles can be found here -
http://jessicaroeblog.blogspot.co.uk/p/recommended-reads.html
