Changes
Adriana Banovic’s 15th birthday sucked! She got fired
after eight years of playing Shayanne Montgomery on the #1 soap in the country,
found out that her family was on the verge of bankruptcy and worst of all,
forced to return to Westwood Academy. Her only saving grace was a chance glance
at dreamy mystery boy Haze Lyndon. Armed with only his picture and a
determination to find him—even if it means turning Los Angeles over on its ass.
In this new adult novel you'll meet Robin Banovic, Adriana's
father; financially challenged, dealing with the death of a family member and
his brother's disappearance. You'll meet Savannah DaCosta aka Savi,
mother/manager; Savi enjoys the life her rock star daughter Leighann has
provided. When Leighann makes a choice to end her career, Savi sees it as a
personal attack.
You'll meet college boy Haze Lyndon; New to Los Angeles,
Haze soon realizes how quickly money changes hands in the City of Angels. Will
he return to questionable ways to survive or go back to the safety of his
family in Wisconsin?
The Banovic Siblings
College boy Kevin Banovic’s casual affair with Savi DaCosta
suited him perfectly. Things change when he finds out that Savi is his mom’s
high school bestie. When Kevin tries to end their affair, Savi blackmails him.
After Kevin rescues Savi’s stepdaughter, L’Wren, from her abusive boyfriend, he
can’t stop thinking about her. He must find a way to handle Savi, protect
L’Wren, and keep his sanity.
Bad girl Adriana Banovic is pleased with herself for getting
her nemesis expelled from Westwood Academy. As feelings between her and her
latest victim Haze Lyndon escalate, an unexpected rival discovers her secret
and threatens to expose her. With emotions on the line, will her new rival beat
her at her own game or end up another casualty of Adriana’s wrath?
Zax Banovic has
it all. Tall and handsome,
he’s an academic genius, with a killer smile and a heart of gold. When his best
friend gets into trouble, he feels responsible and covers for him. But his best
friend is not as honorable and has other plans for Zax.
The Banovic Siblings learn that blackmail is a gift that keeps
on giving.
Bastard’s Brew
When L'Wren's ex-boyfriend Jeff suddenly disappears, she
turns to Kevin to help her find him. With one phone call, Kevin makes sure that
Jeff stays hidden and that L'Wren's heart is broken, leaving the door open for Kevin
to pursue her. But Kevin is not as free as L'Wren thinks; she is in the dark
about his affair with her stepmother, Savi. Savi constantly reminds Kevin of
his devious ways and uses their secret to keep him as her toyfriend.
“You don’t deserve to
be loved, and you don’t deserve to be happy. You and I are the same … we’re
broken inside. Everything we touch, we destroy. We don’t get happily ever after
… we don’t get to ride off into the sunset. You know who gets that? L’Wren …
she gets it, she gets the guy, and she deserves a decent guy.”- Savi
Kevin desires to be the man that L'Wren deserves, but before
he can assume the role of white knight, he brews one last plan to get rid of
Savi for good. Will L'Wren, the innocent victim in their twisted game, become a
casualty?
Kevin may have sold his body to the devil in stilettos, but
he'd be damned if he let her have his heart.
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Author Bio
I have been writing since I was old enough to hold a pencil. I enjoy
creating characters that could be your next-door neighbor, but would you want
them as your neighbor is another story.
Originally from the island of Trinidad and Tobago, I moved to the United
States in 1998. Since then I have been involved in the entertainment industry
for over ten years.
I am an entrepreneur and advocate for women and children’s rights and I
enjoy being in nature and volunteering.
I always wanted to work with Aaron Spelling because I grew
up watching his shows, but he died before I got the chance, so in a way my
books are an ode to him. I know he would have loved them. I tip my hat to him.
Where are you from?
I was born in Port of Spain, and moved to the US in 1998. I lived in New York City for 6 years, Los Angeles for 4 years and 5 years ago I made Albuquerque my home.
Tell us your latest news?
My latest news is that I am promoting my 3rd novel in the Family Portrait Series called Bastard's Brew. Changes, the first novel is free everywhere e-books are sold, it is an introduction to the characters. The Banovic Siblings, the second novel gets deeper into the lives of the main family the Banovic's.
The Family Portrait series is very different in that it is character driven. I originally wrote it as a television series and it got some interest from Hollywood, I eventually decided to turn it into a novel series which it is now. It is a little different from the script but the essence it is the same. It is written in television format because it has an on going storyline and several characters make up the plot. It is similar to Melrose Place, Pretty Little Liars and shows like that. One reviewer describes it as "The Sopranos meets Nashville."
When and why did you begin writing?
I have always written. As a kid creative writing was one of my favorite subjects. I got my highest marks in that subject. Growing up I was told you have to "get a real job". I've had 'real' jobs and it always brought me back to writing. I worked at a television studio writing Prime time news, it was fun at first but then it got depressing.
How did you come up with the titles?
I name the chapters in all of my books, I pick a chapter that sums up the book and that is what I use for the title. I mull around it a bit if it feels right then I go with it. So far that has worked. I can't guarantee it will work for the rest of the books in the series.
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
My novels are for pure enjoyment. If you want to get away from your life and be a voyeur into someone else's life then you'll enjoy my books. I guess if there had to be a message would be to enjoy your own family because the Banovic's take dysfunction to a whole new level.
How much of the book is realistic?
People will relate to these characters because the situations that occur in the series can actually happen in real life. In book 1 Changes we deal with the Banovic family going through a bankruptcy and the death of a family member. If that isn't real I don't know what is.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
The storylines are completely made up but it can happen in real life.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Hands down Joanna Penn; she doesn't write in my genre but she is so smart and encouraging. She's my mentor and doesn't even know it.
What would you like my readers to know?
Don't hesitate to give a new author a chance, with mobile devices it is so easy to sample our work and decide before you actually buy a book, sample as many books as possible and take advantage of free books, you never know who you might discover. So stay open. Traditionally published authors aren't the only game in town.
Author Links
Website: http://www.plaintalkbm.com
Newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/GillianFx
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gillianfx
What people are saying about the series
“I see a huge
following for this new series! I know I'm going to watch for more!” Di Bylo
– Amazon Top Reviewer
“Gillian Felix is
truly wonderful in the way she writes and captivates her readers. She has a
true gift and I guess anyone who reads her books will be waiting for the next
book as eagerly as I am." Namrata Ganti - Red Pillows
“There are love, lies,
secrets, and desires that rival any soap opera out there.” Karen-Anne
Stewart, Author
“Over all the writing is good, there is a real
plot here that you don't find in many books” J. Harris
Thanks for hosting and your wonderful questions.
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