I’ve been AWOL for a while. I released A Hunted Man on April 29 and it’s been crazy busy. I’m wrapping up my two week blog tour while trying to balance my usual work.
I was nervous about the release for many reasons. The book was long, it was very different from book 1, I’m a new authors, etc, etc. I had tons of excuses and worried about everything. My only wish for this book – please don’t suck.
I walked into this without expectations.
I had no idea how it would all play out.
The acceptance of my writing has been overwhelming. I’m humbled. I’ve received so many messages, comments, and positive reviews.
I’m shocked. I’m happy. I’m speechless.
But most of all, I’m incredibly thankful.
Each author includes a bio at the end of their book. Mine begins with…
“Jaime Reese is the alter ego of an artist who loves the creative process of writing, just not about herself.”
I’m new to writing, but not the genre. That’s why, to me, it was so important to know what readers thought about my writing before openly saying who I am. I’ve kept who I am relatively guarded. It’s my nature, I’m a private person. It takes me a while to open up. But I haven’t hidden. It’s in my name, it’s in the opening of my bio. It’s easy to connect the dots and many of you have 🙂
Some of you know me only as Jaime Reese, the author – and that is so amazing to me I can’t even wrap my brain around it. While others know me by my other name in the genre, Reese Dante, the cover artist. I know, for some, it may seem odd to use two different names. To me, it makes sense. One uses words, the other uses brush/pen strokes.
Will I continue to write? Absolutely – as long as readers want to read what I write. Will I continue to do cover art? Of course, as long as authors and publishers want me.
Never, in my wildest dreams, did I ever think people would buy a book I wrote or send me messages asking about the status of my next book.
I’m finally at a point in my life where I feel as if I can breathe again. For that, I’m eternally grateful.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.
OMG!! Colour me shocked and absolutely gobsmacked!! How do you find the time to write brilliant novels as well?? And never mind the authors and publishers wanting you to do covers…we, the readers want you to do covers too!! What an amazing woman you are, truly. Big fan here!! 🙂
Thank you so much, Bev <3
Time is probably the biggest hurdle I'm working to overcome...but I'm definitely working on it 🙂 There's no turning back now. LOL I love writing too much. I've already started book 3.
Sorry Jaime, I’d put a pic in there of Snoopy ‘happy dancing’….and it didn’t take…botheration!!…but you get my drift…<3
🙂 I do. Thank you so much for the support! <3
I really really love this series. I liked this second book the best!!!
Thanks, Shanna! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the series 😀
Duh! I really like the book covers you do, I never matched the names until today! But I really LURVE the writing. A hunted man was just….. Well it was over far to quickly. I might just be one of those asking ” when can I have the next one?” Soon??
Thank you, Elayne! Yes, I’m working on Cole’s story 🙂
Great I bet Cole has a good story to tell.
I am impressed and will continue to admire your art and enjoy your words.
Thank you so much, Jason 🙂
cant tell you how devastated i’ll be if you dont change in a phonebox and occasionally wear glasses to swap personas!
LMAO!! Love that! 😀
Please never stop. I need more more more of the half way house. And as much of your art as you can get out there. Thank you❤️
Thank YOU, Andrea ❤️
I’m glad you feel comfortable enough to acknowledge everything. You are a very good writer. I look forward to your next book.
Thank you Susie 🙂
I LOVE long books! I am a fast reader so usually if the book isn’t at least close to 200 pages I won’t pick it up, I just get through it too fast! So you won’t ever hear one peep of a complaint about book length from me!
Just dropping by to say I loved BOTH picks and couldn’t figure out how to pick a favorite! You have definitely got on my “must buy” authors list!
Thank you so much, Jamie!! ❤️
Loved both books. I need HEA’s and no ménage or cheating. Both books were really great. Please keep writing.
Hi, Flowers!
Thanks for stopping by. I prefer to focus on two character relationship for my stories. And yes, I do hope to always offer HEA endings for my couples.
Cheating. *sigh* I hate it. There’s entirely too much of that in real life and I can’t see myself torturing my characters by throwing that in their relationship.
Thank you so much for the compliment on my work and I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed both stories. 🙂