Friday, October 20, 2017

SPOTLIGHT w/INTERVIEW - Delightfully Witchy (A Delightfully Witchy Novel, #1) by Acacia K. Parker

Delightfully Witchy
A Delightfully Witchy Novel, #1
by Acacia K. Parker
Date of Publication: September 14th 2017
Publisher: Parker Publishing
Cover Artist: Acacia K. Parker
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Action and Adventure
Tagline: Not everyone is good at being a witch.
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Interview with Acacia K. Parker

How would you describe your style of writing to someone that has never read your work?
I would say my writing style is pretty conversational, in a way. I write in the 1st person, so I enjoy getting into the character’s mind and trying to bring out their personality. My characters are also far from perfect, and I tend to write about women who are flawed in some way. Emerson from Delightfully Witchy is a witch but she’s not a good one, and Avery from RECESS (upcoming 2nd edition release) has a lot of secrets she’s held onto to help her survive in the world after the end.

Do you feel that writing is an ingrained process or just something that flows naturally for you?
Sometimes writing totally flows for me, and sometimes I really have to work on it. It’s like a muscle, really, and the more you use it the stronger it gets. I can sit down with every intention of writing and stare at a blank screen for three hours and write and rewrite three paragraphs, while other times I sit down and crank out 4,000 words in a few hours. I’ve learned to be patient and work with myself on those times – sometimes it just doesn’t work!

Where would you spend one full year, if you could go ANYWhere? What would you do with this time?
Do I have to pick one place? If I was given the chance to take one year and travel, I’d go EVERYWHERE! I think I’d start in Germany (I grew up there as a kid), then likely do Switzerland, Italy, Greece, and then try and get to Australia and New Zealand. I’d do everything, too – I’d want to sight see, meet the people, drink some beer, and just have a good time! Really, I’d just want to experience the cultures and different ways of life people live!

Can you share you next creative project(s)? If yes, can you give a few details?
I’d love to! Right now I’m working on getting my debut novel, RECESS, re-released for a 2nd edition on October 30th! This is the first novel in a series of five, and does end in a cliffhanger (I know how everyone loves those!). It’s a dark, adult, post-apocalyptic paranormal that follows Avery and her two “brothers” – wolves she met along her travels – as she attempts to survive no-man’s land in search of a last city standing.
I’ll admit, this is a completely different story than Delightfully Witchy – where this one is romantic, fun and sweet, RECESS is dark, violent and leaves you wondering about the main character’s intentions. 
 
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Looking for true love? Having dreams you need to recall more clearly? How about that pesky curse that just won’t go away? Let Delightfully Witchy Herbal Shop conjure up the perfect charm for you!

Meet Emerson Harper—herbalist, shop owner, witch—exceptional at the first two, not so much on the last. She finds there are perks to living a quiet life, especially when those perks involve Lincoln Summers walking into her shop asking for a rare Stone. Powerful, wealthy, and famous, she finds it hard to resist selling him what he seeks when those dazzling blue eyes of his linger a little too long.

What Lincoln failed to mention, however, is someone evil is looking for the Stone; a witch who now has Emmie in his sights. Luckily, Emmie made more of an impression on the sexy stranger than she realized, and when he comes to her rescue she finds herself suddenly pulled into Lincoln’s world of dark magic and buried secrets.

In the fight to reclaim their lives—and save the world from a deranged witch hell-bent on destruction—Emmie is thrust into a journey of mystery, peril, and self-discovery, only to learn that sometimes . . .

All magic needs is a little push.

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Excerpt:
I awoke screaming and scared, feeling like I was locked in that trunk again, bound and unsure of the outcome. I was dazed. I knew I was awake, but it was still hard to tell what was real. I felt the mattress underneath me, and the clothes that smelled of spices and were faintly musky and sweaty. There was a light beside the bed I could turn on to show that I was perfectly safe. None of that mattered, though, because I was frantic, tears falling down my face, trying to get out of the confined space that had me caged in.
Someone was talking to me, calmly and evenly. Whoever it was grabbed my arms and lifted them, moving me so my back was to a chest, clearly not my sister’s. I yanked my arms to get free, but whoever had me was too strong, the voice continuing to speak, telling me I was all right, that I was safe, and there wasn’t anything to be worried about.
“Emmie, it’s just a dream, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
Lincoln. It was Lincoln’s voice that finally trickled through, and I realized where I was. He had his arms wrapped around me, holding me still so I wouldn’t hurt myself—or him, for that matter. My head was somewhere near the crook of his neck as I craned it back, looking up at the black ceiling, its endless depths forbidding and ominous. Tears fell, my breathing was labored, and my heart raced. He never moved, even as my legs kicked the blankets away, hating myself for allowing this to happen.
When I finally got myself to calm down, Lincoln turned me and without a word pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my arms around his waist, listening to his heartbeat as it hammered violently in his chest. With his head resting on mine, I barely felt the stubble scratching at my forehead, abrasive but welcome.
“You scared me.” His voice was throaty, like he’d just woken up himself. “Are you okay?”
“I think so,” I managed to say, pulling back, noticing the light on the nightstand was on, dim in the darkness. “I’m so, so sorry. That was—”
“Expected . . . considering.” He shrugged, his hand on my shoulder as I wiped the tears off my face.
“I guess it’s a good thing I don’t sleep naked,” I giggled, trying to lighten the mood.
“I think that depends on who you’re asking.” He smirked.
And I blushed, of course. I was feeling all warm and cozy with his hand still on my shoulder and then I noticed he wasn’t wearing a shirt. Good Lord. Trust me, it was everything I ever thought it would be. No, it was definitely better. He was perfect; chiseled chest, washboard abs, thick arms, and a dark line of hair leading from his belly button until it disappeared underneath his pajama pants. I’m pretty sure if I kept looking I was going to start drooling, literally, and that would be . . . just no. 
“What are you thinking about?”
“Nothing! It’s nothing.”
“It doesn’t look like nothing,” he said, raising his brows.
“It’s not important,” I answered nervously, biting my lower lip.
“Are you sure?”
“Yep.” I nodded. “I’m sure.”
“Ok.” He squeezed my shoulder lightly.
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Author Info
Acacia has been what some may call a "gypsy" for most of her life. With her father serving in the Air Force for twenty years, she's enjoyed many different homes in many different states, with a decent portion of her life lived overseas in Germany. Always one to be creative, she has been drawing since she could write, and writing has become a passion of hers since her teenage years where she discovered she loved telling stories and creating eccentric characters.

Currently residing in Phoenix, AZ with her husband Shawn and their two golden retrievers, Boomer and Sookie, the duo find any excuse to enjoy the weather (when it's permitted), and you can often find the them scuba diving (their favorite place is the Florida Keys), hiking, visiting one of the many beautiful lakes Arizona has to offer or finding winding, dirt roads to discover. Unfortunately, it's not all fun and games. A good chunk of Acacia's time is taken up to complete her Bachelors in Business Management at Grand Canyon University - although procrastination does ensue.

In her writing adventures, Acacia hopes that one day her stories may inspire others to follow their dreams - no matter how crazy they may seem.
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