THE WINNER OF THE E-BOOK GIVEAWAY IS STACI TROILO!
I have a surprise for you – today’s authors are giving away a Kindle e-book copy of their young adult paranormal novel! All you need to do is leave a comment below, and the winner will be chosen by random.org and announced next Tuesday. If you’d like to know what Homer Simpson has in common with zombies, read on. Welcome Jean Knight Pace and Jacob Kennedy!
You’re in a horror movie. Are you the final person, the first to die, the comic relief, the skeptic, the smart one, or the killer?
Jean: Hmm, definitely the first to die. Or the comic relief. My luck, I’d probably be both.
Vampires, ghosts, werewolves, or zombies – which would you least want to meet in a dark alley?
Jacob: If I were in a dark alley, I would prefer to meet a zombie. They seem slow and stupid. In fact the whole notion of the zombie as portrayed in popular lore, is that of a slow, unthinking, ravenously hungry creature not dissimilar to Homer Simpson. However, unlike Homer Simpson, for some inexplicable reason, nothing can stop the Zombie. Even though they are a decaying, rotting and can’t reason any better than a 1-year-old child, the zombie can take over the entire world. The best strategy against the zombie? Based on my simple observation…walk away. Barring that, a baseball bat should do the trick. It’s not rocket science.
If you were paid to spend the night in a haunted house, would you do it?
Jacob: I would have to ask, how haunted is this house? Where is it (because I’m not one to take a long trip unless it’s going to be awesome)? And how much does the gig pay ?
What tools do you feel are must-haves for writers?
Jean: Pen, notebook, computer. Just the basics for me. The other things honestly start to feel overwhelming. I enjoy a good book on craft here and there, but really just give me a pen and piece of paper.
What’s your work schedule like when you’re writing?
Jean: Generally, I do my part-time job and other stuff in the mornings. Then in the afternoons I write. I start with one or two unsavory or tedious tasks (usually something technical or marketing). And then I get to write and edit, which is my favorite part. I try to get several hours of writing and/or editing in each day.
What are you working on now?
Jean and Jacob: We’re working on a new series that we’re really excited about. It’s a middle grade series set in the White House with a Twilight zone-esque twist. It’s sci-fi, but some smart ghosts may or may not make a few appearances.
Despite the perks of living with her rich aunt, Ella’s new life in Napper, Indiana, is pretty much tragically boring.
Until Ella starts hearing strange voices.
As rogue wolves begin to stalk the edges of town and a serial killer with a penchant for silver bullets draws closer, the city of Napper seems to wake up.
Ella, with her new friends, Sam and Sarah, might be able to find out what the strange occurrences mean. Except that they’re all being pulled in different directions by people who love them; and some who don’t.
Before they lose their way to the whispers they hear from the past, or the call to a future they’re not sure they want to create, the friends will need to confront who they really are and figure out what’s hiding in the silence of their sleepy little town.
Author Bios
Jean Knight Pace is the co-author of the YA novels, Grey Stone and Grey Lore, as well as the Amazon best-seller, Hugging Death: Essays on Motherhood and Saying Goodbye. She has had essays and short stories published in Puerto del Sol, The Lakeview Review, and other literary magazines. She lives in Indiana with her husband, four children, seven ducks, two chickens, and a cat. You can find more about her at jeanknightpace.com.
Jacob Kennedy is the author of the YA fantasy novels Grey Stone and Grey Lore. He lives in 
Indiana with his wife and kids. When he’s not dreaming up stories about wolves, ghosts, and other creatures, he’s working his day job as a doctor in the emergency room.
Social Media Links:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jeanknightpace.author/
https://www.facebook.com/jacobkennedybooks/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/jeanknightpace
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jeanknightpacewrites/
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I love the Homer Simpson answer.
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So do I, Tori! As soon as I read it, I had to laugh, because it makes so much sense, lol.
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The Homer answer was hilarious. And the excerpt sounds awesome. Best wishes!
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Wasn’t it? Guess there really aren’t many differences between Homer and a zombie.
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Donuts, maybe.
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Haha – when I typed that, I was thinking pink donuts!
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Loved the zombie answer!
That’s a great book cover and an engaging blurb. All the best to Jean and Jacob!
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That book cover really jumps out – so eye-catching. Thanks, Mae!
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Thanks!
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Lovely meeting these co-authors. Gwen Plano and I co-authored a book and it is nice to see others with the same experience. Thanks, Teri
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I can’t imagine what that’s like. If writing from two different POVs, I understand how it would work, like with you and Gwen. I’m not sure how this book is structured.
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We’ve got a post about it here! http://jeanknightpace.com/writing-co-author/
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Great blurb.
I like the idea of a science fiction, MG series with a Twilight feel. Kids will eat it up.
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I’d think so also, Priscilla. There’s still a big fan base for Twilight.
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It’s Twilight Zone more than Twilight (hot vampires), just to clarify:).
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Ohhhh… your book sound fiendishly delicious. Great to meet you both! ❤
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Very intriguing. Thanks for visiting, Colleen!
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Thanks so much, Colleeen!
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Welcome. ❤️
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Did somebody say The Twilight Zone? * Jumping for joy here*.
What caught my eye (as well as the cover of the book) is “with a Twilight zone-esque twist.” As a huge fan of Rod Serling and the TV show The Twilight Zone, I’m already hooked.
Nice to meet both Jean and Jacob. I wish them much success with their books.
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I can remember watching The Twilight Zone with my dad years ago, but don’t remember much about the show. Just never got back into watching them, although it’s a show right up my alley. Thanks for visiting, Hugh!
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If you get the chance, give the show (and movie) another go, Teri. Rod Serling and the show he created inspired me to write stories with a twist. He’s one of my heroes (along with Alfred Hitchcock).
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I see it on all the time – need to make time to just sit down and watch one of them. With hubby out of town, it’s a perfect time to do that, lol.
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As a kid I remember being always scared/nervous with the Twilight Zone. Maybe that’s why those twisty stories fascinate me now.
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Woo-hoo! Bad Moon is still rising.
Thanks for this fun double interview, Teri. The book cover is awesome too. Hugs all around!
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Yep – we’re only halfway through the month, Teagan. Thanks for dropping by – hugs!
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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Jean and Jacob, I totally missed the fact that this was a giveaway in addition to a post. Read the word, didn’t absorb the meaning. I was so surprised to open my email this evening and find the eBook gifted to me. Thank you so much!
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Congrats, Staci!
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Thanks, Teri. Wouldn’t have happened without you. 🙂
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