Have I got a special guest in the Reading Nook for you
all today. This author is extremely versatile,
I know her best for her paranormal romances, but some of you might now her for
one of her contemporary pen names.
Please give a warm welcome to Ms Abigail Owen.
The Mate (Fire’s Edge book 1)
Published to Amazon on September 17, 2018
Author Abigail Owen
Maddie Thompson’s life just fell down a rabbit hole. Finding
out she's a dragon shifter was one thing—she never quite fit into the human
world, and this new reality feels…strangely right. However, discovering the
next step is to choose a mate, and if she chooses wrong she'll die, is the
other side of crazy. Especially when she already left a piece of her heart with
someone who didn't want it.
To say dragon enforcer Fallon Conleth was shocked when the
Mating Council summoned him as a potential mate for a newly found dragon
doesn’t quite cover it. A mate is rare and precious and many dragons never find
theirs. Fallon isn’t sure he’s worthy of the honor, not when so many deserve it
more. He’ll just go through the motions and return home alone…until he sees
Maddie. The human woman he reluctantly let walk away.
Fallon already broke Maddie's heart once, but if he can't
convince her that they're meant to be, she'll die... and he won't be far
behind.
Official published review:
No pressure
This was a fantastic read. The author set up this series
perfectly with this brief glimpse into dragon culture and the upheaval in their
social structure. I actually read this book as the second book instead of the
prequel as it was intended, so I think I had a little jump on the understanding
of the storyline. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but it has certainly
launched me into wanting to read the next book all over again. I can’t wait to
read where the author takes her dragons next.
5 stars
A GR BB
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R16DXXMD196S7U
When did you first realize that you wanted to be an
author?
When I was in 4th grade and placed in a
writing contest at school. Writing has always been my outlet. And always
creative writing. It probably helped that my mom was a high school English
teacher and we’re both readers. 😊
How long does it typically take you to write one of your
books?
I write a very fast first draft in 4-6 weeks depending on
the length of the book. The first draft
for me is my least favorite part of the process so I try to get it over with as
quickly as possible. The first draft lays out the bare bones of the book and is
usually about 80% of the story. Depending on deadlines and how I feel about the
quality of the first draft, I spend another 2-6 weeks on subsequent drafts
where I fill the blanks, adjust any issues, and add the spit and polish. I LOVE
the drafting and editing phases where I really get to tweak and then perfect.
Do you usually write one book at a time or do you find
yourself working on multiple books as your muse takes you?
I prefer to work on one book at a time. However, with my
deadline schedule I find that I’m usually working on a first draft of one while
working through a second draft or edits on another project at any given time.
What is your work schedule like when you are writing?
I work from home as a full-time author and mom, as well
as running my own business, Authors On A Dime, to help other self-pub’d
authors. A typical day starts with getting the kids up, ready, and out the
door, it’s walk the dog and then time to pick up the house, start laundry, etc.
Then I spend several hours working on the latest book(s). I spend some time on
social media for marketing purposes. Most days have Authors ON A Dime stuff to
do (run the business or work on projects–mostly book covers). I’m a VPA for
Alyssa Day, so if she has anything for me, I also work on that. Kids get home
and it’s activities for them (depending on the day) and homework. Then the nighttime
stuff (dinner, downtime, bet time, etc.). My evenings are usually spent with my
hubby in front of the TV binge watching shows, usually with my computer in my
lap. While watching I work more on whatever didn’t get done that day, be it
books, social media, or work. Phew!
What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?
I don’t write a book the same way. I have a few tricks I
use on each book, but some write themselves, some I plot more heavily, some I
pants all the way, some I write out order, some in chronological order. I use
OneNote and take a tone of notes to keep on top of details and where I want to
go.
Where do you get your information or ideas for your
books?
All over the place. Sometimes its dreams. I have very
vivid dreams. Sometimes it’s being inspired by one particular aspect of a book
or movie and taking that detail and making it into my own world. Mostly I think
in scenes. I’ll picture a moment between two characters, or a situation my
heroine might be stuck in, and I build from there. I find the more I write, the
more ideas pop into my head. I keep a list now for when I’m between books
(though that’s rare since I write series).
When did you write your first book and how old were you?
I started my first book when I was 12 and got about 100
pages into it. I still have that draft. 😊 Though I started many more, I didn’t finish
my first book until I was thirty. I don’t know what it was about that
particular book—Blue Violet—but it was easy to finish. Once I realized I could
finish a book, they haven’t stopped!
What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I don’t sit still well, so I’m usually working on things
like book covers for other authors. I love doing graphics work. I love spending
time with my family. We’re big on movies, playing games, and travel, especially
skiing and summers in Estes Park, CO. I’m a wanna be runner, but that’s been
harder lately with injuries. And I love my puppies!
What does your family think of your writing?
They are incredibly supportive and proud. They love to
tell people that I’m a writer and share my successes with others. Having that
support system is critical to the faith I have in myself. It’s so easy in this
business to just give up or move on to something that is a guaranteed paycheck.
What was one of the most surprising things you learned in
creating your books?
That I should give George Lukas a pass for all the little
details he messed up or had to go back and re-explain. In a world that large,
keeping track of details is tough!
Out of all of the books you have written, which is your favorite?
Lol. It’s always the one I just finished or just
released. This is partly because I learn more with each book written, and so
feel like each new one is better than the last. It’s not always true, because
some books are harder and some easier than the others to write. So, I have a
few favorites just for me. I love Blue Violet because it’s the first book I
finished and started this journey. I love Tieryn’s Fury, because Shane is one
of my favorite heroes and I loved his journey. I love Andromeda’s Fall because
Andie might be my favorite heroine. I love Her Demigod Complex because I had a
lot of fun with a more lighthearted story and torturing those characters. I
love The Rogue King because that story just flowed out of me and was meant to
be written.
I hope you don’t mind the interruption before we move on,
but you have just mentioned some of my favorite books in your library. I have had Blue Violet in my “To be read”
folder for some time, but I finally got around to reading it when I was
preparing for this piece and I can’t wait to read the next book. There was a complete lack of steam in this
book, but the romance was off the charts and I just loved the way the
characters interacted, and the story built throughout the length of the book.
Blue Violet (The Svatura Series book 1)
Published to Amazon on October 5, 2015
Author Abigail Owen
When fairy tales turn into nightmares...
Ellie Aubrey has spent most of her unnaturally long life hiding her
extraordinary abilities from the world. On the run from the shape shifting
wolves who murdered her family, she risks discovery in order to secretly watch
over another group of similarly gifted people, determined they won’t suffer the
same fate.
Alex Jenner has come home to protect his family from an unknown danger lurking
in the woods. Suspicious of the new girl in town, he challenges Ellie in ways
that will spark one of two possible outcomes: they’ll spontaneously combust, or
she’ll lose control of the one power she’s fought so hard to contain.
In this fairy tale, the dragon the prince must slay is also the princess who
holds his heart.
Official published review:
The power of us all
The story within these pages is absolutely amazing. I love
the relationships that developed and grew between the characters. I can’t say I
would ever want to return to high school, but in those halls Ellie found what her
and her twin had been missing for so many years. The author did a fantastic job
with the story, keeping it exciting and moving. I can’t wait to read the next
book.
4 stars
A GR BB
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R31J6LDYF3AJ5V
Tieryn’s Fury (Shadowcat Nation book 3)
Published to Amazon on May 6, 2016
Author Abigail Owen
The day Shane Callahan lost his wife and was forced to run
from the only home they’d ever known was the day he’d vowed he’d kill every
last man responsible. He’s waited years in hiding, but is finally on the verge
of taking his revenge. Until he is assigned to protect a Healer and is forced
to halt in his quest.
As the Alpha’s daughter and the Healer in her Dare of mountain lion shifters,
Tieryn McGraw has enjoyed a privileged life. As the fiancé of the next Alpha in
line, she expects that to continue. But then she ends up on the run with a man
determined not to like her…and who makes her question everything about her
decisions and her future.
Shane needs her to heal more than his body. But can Tieryn heal his soul and
prove to him that love is a higher purpose than revenge?
Andromeda’s Fall (Shadowcat Nation)
Published to Amazon on December 10, 2014
Author Abigail Owen
Andromeda Reynolds is being hunted. After witnessing her
mother's violent death at the hands of a pack of wolf shifters, Andie has
devoted her life to protecting her community of cougar shifters from a similar
fate. But now, a greater threat lies within her own pack, and she must run. If
she stays, Kyle Carstairs will force their mating, seeking the added political
power their union would provide.
Andie would rather chew off her own foot than end up with Kyle. Though, knowing
him, she won't live long either way. Andie's only hope of survival is to mate
Jaxon Keller, the Alpha of the Keller Dare with which she is seeking asylum.
But before she can get to him, Andie must first go through A.J., one of the
Alpha's Protectors. What Andie doesn't realize is that A.J. has secrets of his
own. All Andie knows is that the incredibly frustrating shifter insists on
challenging her story, her skills, her trust… and her heart.
Official published review:
Let her lion roar
I enjoyed this take on shifters and the society the author
has built. I love how she focused on the cats with a side of bear and wolves, I
love the big cat shifters. This book was lite on the steam, but the romance was
in full supply and it made for an excellent read. Throw in the action of the
story creating an exciting story that was the perfect beginning of a series. I
can’t wait to read the next book and see where the author takes her characters.
5 stars
A GR BB
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1UIA17EOFDVGF
The Demigod Complex (Brimstone Inc book 1)
Published to Amazon on February 17, 2020
Author Abigail Owen
When Lyleia Naiad was head-hunted by Brimstone, Inc., for
her job as Executive Assistant to a high-powered billionaire demigod, she was
given one directive—do NOT fall in love with Castor Dioskouri. Doesn’t matter
if he’s the son of Zeus and can electrify a room with a single glance. As an
ex-nymph, she possesses a unique ability—a gift from the goddesses to protect
nymphs from the randy gods—to resist her boss's charms.
Or so she thought.
He insists she accompany him to an alpha wolf shifter mating
ceremony, an event where the pheromones fly, and so do clothes...and
inhibitions.
Goddesses save her, because Castor has stolen into Lyleia’s
heart, and she’s not so sure she can hold out much longer...
This novella was previously self published but has
undergone a complete re-edit. Scenes were added, things were changed, but the
kissing still remains!
The Rogue King (Inferno Rising book 1)
Published to Amazon on June 30, 2019
Author Abigail Owen
Kasia Amon is a master at hiding. Who―and what―she is makes
her a mark for the entire supernatural world.
Especially dragon
shifters. To them, she's treasure to be taken and claimed. A golden ticket to
their highest throne. But she can't stop bursting into flames,
and there's
a sexy dragon shifter in town hunting for her...
As a rogue dragon, Brand Astarot has spent his life in the dark, shunned by his
own kind, concealing his true identity. Only his dangerous reputation ensures
his survival. Delivering a phoenix to the feared Blood King will bring him one
step closer to the revenge he's waited centuries to take. No
way is
he letting the feisty beauty get away.
But when Kasia sparks a white-hot need in him that's impossible to ignore,
Brand begins to form a new plan: claim her for himself...and take back his
birthright.
Official published review:
Reborn by fire
Just when I thought this author’s work couldn’t possibly get
better, she gives us this fantastic story. She has taken her dragons to a
different continent and pulled the action to the royals and the usurpers,
filling the pages with the action and adventure that I have come to expect from
this author. I love that there is this amazing love story right in the midst of
an epic journey to a throne. The addition of the Phoenix adds another element
to her dragons and spices up the story. I found it impossible to put this book
down once I started reading and I can’t wait to read the next installment.
5 stars
A GR BB
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2O1S7ZDF6A1XV
Multi-award-winning paranormal romance author, Abigail Owen,
loves plots that move hot and fast, feisty heroines with sass, alpha heroes
with heart, a dash of snark, and oodles of sexy shifters! Other titles include
wife, mother, Star Wars geek, ex-competitive skydiver, spreadsheet lover, Dr.
Seuss quoter, eMBA, organizational guru, Texan, Aggie, and chocoholic.
Abigail grew up consuming books and exploring the world
through her writing. She attempted to find a practical career related to her
favorite pastime by earning a degree in English Rhetoric (Technical Writing).
However, she swiftly discovered that writing without imagination is not nearly
as fun as writing with it.
10+ years since finishing her first book, Abigail is now
a
multi-award-winning author who has written 30+ novels/novellas/short stories under 2 (soon
to be 3) pen names with more to come. She is also the owner/operator of
Authors On A Dime, a
company which provides services to help authors like herself. Abigail loves
every part of the publishing journey and considers herself damn lucky to be
living out her dream every day.
Abigail currently resides in Austin, Texas, with her
own personal hero (who she totally married!) and their two children, who
are growing up way too fast.
Author’s Website:
https://abigailowen.com/
Author’s Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Abigail.Owen.Books/
Author’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/abigailowenauthor/
Author’s Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Abigail-Owen/e/B0090LJRCW
Author’s Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6517455.Abigail_Owen
Author’s BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/abigail-owen
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