Dragons
Among Them
Kingdoms
of Fire and Ice
Book
One
Kyra
Jacobs
Genre: PNR/Fantasy
Publisher: Samhain Publishing,
LLC
Date of Publication: April 19th,
2016
ISBN: 9781619234406
Word Count: 66K
Book Description:
Prince Zayne Godfrey, heir to
Edana’s throne, is betrothed to the lone princess of rival kingdom Forath.
While his heart is not in the arranged marriage, he will do his royal duty.
When he finds a beautiful
stranger cornered by a pack of wolves, he doesn’t hesitate to shift into his
golden dragon form to save her. She thanks him by taking one look at him and
fainting dead away.
Photographer Adelaide Miller is
in England for a career-making shoot when a bizarre jogging mishap lands her in
a dangerous, medieval-like world of royals, wizards and dragon-shifting men.
Her first instinct is to find her way back, but the fire-breathing prince
intent on protecting her threatens to melt her heart.
Zayne’s burning passion for
Adelaide not only jeopardizes the fragile peace between two kingdoms, it uncovers
a ruthless plot to destroy his family.
Remaining together may change
Adelaide’s very definition of home—and expose one searing secret that could
forever shift the balance of power in Zayne’s world.
About
the Author:
Kyra Jacobs is an extroverted
introvert who writes of love, humor and mystery in the Midwest and beyond. When
this Hoosier native isn’t pounding out scenes for her next book, she’s likely
outside, elbow-deep in snapdragons or spending quality time with her
sports-loving family. Kyra also loves to read, tries to golf, and is an avid
college football fan.
Be sure to stop by her website www.KyraJacobs.wordpress.com to
learn more about her novels and ways connect with her on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyraJacobsBooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KyraJacobsBooks
Website: http://www.KyraJacobs.wordpress.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/Kyra_Jacobs
Interview
Where are you from? Fort Wayne ,
Indiana
Tell us your latest news? The
first book in my new fantasy/paranormal romance series DRAGONS AMONG THEM takes
wing this month.
When and why did you begin writing? Ha,
I love this story. Well, I love it now; at the time not so much. Long story
short, I was outside savoring the summer weather and playing ball with my two
sons when I broke my left pinky finger. Sidelined by an annoying cast for
several weeks, I needed to find an alternate creative outlet to my usual
outdoor activities. That’s when a scene from my first novel, Armed With Steele,
struck me. So I headed to my laptop and started toying with the storyline a
bit. The rest, as they say, is history.
When did you first consider yourself a
writer? Honestly?
Not until my first book was drafted for the third or fourth time. Lol. Once I
could no longer walk past my keyboard and not get the urge to write, that’s
when I knew.
What inspired you to write your first
book? My
best friend, Kelly, was actually the inspiration behind Armed With Steele. The
devoted friendship between Jessica and Grace in that book was a reflection of
hers and mine. Ironically, the book I sat down to write was more of a women’s
fiction/thriller. But then I started writing about this good-looking single cop
that lived nearby, and…well, Nate Steele stole my heart (and subsequently my
storyline).
Do you have a specific writing style? Sure,
though I can’t tell you what it is. Hahaha No, really—if you pick up any of my
books, you’ll undoubtedly discover the same writer’s “voice” behind each,
whether contemporary or fantasy. I have a lot of fun with dialog, so my stories
are heavier on that than they are on in-depth descriptions of furniture fabric
and the like.
How did you come up with the title? Ooo…well,
I’d hate to give away any spoilers, but Addie helped me name this one. ;-)
Is there a message in your novel that
you want readers to grasp? While there isn’t really a moral
to the story, my characters did learn to fight for what they believed in while
discovering their own self-worth. Because we all have worth, whether we realize
it or not. J
How much of the book is realistic? Hmm,
not much. Which was a blast, as this was the first book I’ve written where I
could really let go and have some fun. I tried to keep some basic rules in
there—yes, there’s gravity; yes, people still had to eat and sleep and go (which allowed me to have a bit of
fun in one particular scene. Poor Addie, she might never forgive me. Or Brom.)
But Zayne’s world was imagined, and I had a lot of fun with that. This is by no
means a historical romance—in Zayne’s world, time looks a bit different than it
first seems.
Are experiences based on someone you
know, or events in your own life? Only imaged ones. ;-)
What books have most influenced your
life most? Wow, that’s a tough one because I read all sorts of
things. A few that come to mind that influenced my writer’s life are The
Catcher in the Rye
If you had to choose, which writer
would you consider a mentor? Shirley Jump, who actually was my
early mentor, whether she wanted to be or not. So far, she hasn’t blocked my
texts. Lol.
What book are you reading now? Pretend
It’s Love by Stefanie London. J
Are there any new authors that have
grasped your interest? Rhenna Morgan and Juliette Cross are two
that instantly come to mind. Love their fantasy worlds and feisty heroines.
What are your current projects? I
have book 3 in this series sketched out and am writing it now (book 2 is done
and in edits now), then I’ll be writing the third book in my contemporary
romance Checkerberry Inn series with Entangled. After that? You’ll just have to
stick around to see… ;-)
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