Can you give us a brief
overview of your latest book? Is it part of a series?
The Fae Games Duet is two books but essentially one story that didn’t fit in a single
volume. I love all things romance and fantasy--I particularly enjoy legends and
mythology so I decided to intertwine the Fae with Arthurian legends. The duet
focuses on an American girl named Rebecca who moves to Ireland for a new job
and discovers the world of the Fae. She has a sassy BFF who helps her along the
way and encounters a couple of mysterious Fae men who complicate her life. (No
love triangle, phew!)
Have you ever had a minor
character evolve into a major one? Did that change the direction of the novel
at all?
Yes! I don’t want to give
anything away for anyone who hasn’t read the books, but one of the supporting
characters in book 1 makes a reappearance in book 2 that wasn’t originally
planned. A beta reader friend of mine insisted the character was crucial and
needed to be brought back. I’m glad I listened because she was right!
Did you try the traditional
route to publishing, i.e. querying agents/publishers?
Nope. I’m forty years-old and
had no desire to jump through the hoops required by traditional publishing. I
knew that I was competent enough to handle finding an editor and marketing my
books on my own so I never really considered spending years getting rejections
just to be able to say I had a publisher.
If you used a graphic
designer/publisher’s designer, how involved were you during the creative process
for your cover?
I use a wonderful woman by
the name of Rena Hoberman who owns The Cover Quill. I am very involved in the
process—when you put your heart and soul into a book, it feels vitally
important that the cover accurately reflect the feel of the story. Not only
that, but readers 100% judge a book by its cover so having an appealing cover
is crucial to marketing a book.
Do you belong to a critique
group? Have they helped improve your writing?
I don’t have a critique group
but man would that be nice! What I do have is an amazing support group of
family and friends. My husband, parents, and best friend read my work first and
give me loads of amazing advice on the basic story. Once I’m happy with the
foundation, I send the book to my editor and let her do her thing. Then I make
rewrites according to her suggestions, have my husband read the book AGAIN,
make more tweaks, then send the book to my dad for a proofread. (We have an
unspoken agreement not to discuss any of the steamy scenes in the books.) So
far the system has worked out beautifully and I’m so grateful for all of their
help!
Do you outline your story or
just go where your muse takes you?
I outline the outlines of my
outlines. As far as I’m concerned, there is no such thing as too much
outlining. I have no idea how the uber creative types free-form a book. I want
to make sure there is consistency and flow in my stories and the only way I can
do that is to have the whole thing fleshed out first before I start writing.
Do you find it difficult to
juggle your time between marketing your current book and writing your next
book?
Absolutely! As I’m writing
this answer, I also need to be getting my ARC for my next book formatted, and I’ve
got a fourth book in the writing process that I’m dying to work on, and a fifth
book that came to me over the weekend that needs to be outlined. Not to mention
social media posts, planning Amazon deals, and promotion company listings.
Self-publishing is no part-time gig if you want to truly make a career in the
business.
What advice would you give a
new author just entering into the self-publishing arena?
Reach out to individuals
already in the business and ask for advice. There is so much to learn, and as
much as I researched the field, what I learned was just the tip of the iceberg
that is self-publishing. Every day I learn more and one of my best sources is
my PA that I hired. She’s been working with authors for many years and is a
wealth of information.
Some fun facts about you,
which do you prefer – dogs or cats? Chocolate or vanilla? Coffee or Tea? Talk
or Text? Day or Night?
I like both but probably
prefer cats
CHOCOLATE
Neither, yucky
Text, dear Lord please don’t
call me
Day—I’m all early to bed,
early to rise!
What’s next for you?
Shades of Betrayal will be out December 1, 2018 and I’m super excited about it. I
brainstormed and discussed the Duet with friends and family, but this book just
took shape so quickly on its own that not a single person knew anything about
it aside from myself. The book is set in The Fae Games world and tells Ashley’s
story, basically picking up where Twilight
Siege left off. Ashley is sarcasm and wine and everything fine—early
readers are loving her character and I’m excited to share her with the world!
The Fae Games Duet
Jill Ramsower
(The Fae Games #1 & 2)
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance
When Rebecca Peterson walks away from everything she knows to follow her dreams in Ireland, she never expects to be thrown into a world of vicious Fae and deadly secrets. On the dreary streets of Belfast, her terrifying nightmares are rekindled, and this time they aren’t confined to her imagination. Complicating her life further, Becca crosses paths with two mysterious strangers—both alluring in different ways, but are either of them to be trusted?
Her journey takes her deep into the treacherous Shadow Lands, where both her knowledge and courage will be tested. Navigating this new landscape of deceit and manipulation is paramount if she is to stop hordes of blood-thirsty Faeries from invading Earth. With time running out, will her limited training be enough to take on a centuries old enemy hell-bent on death and destruction? To keep those she loves safe, Becca is willing to risk it all.
In this captivating duet, Jill Ramsower takes her readers from the streets of Belfast on a harrowing journey to the most dangerous corners of Faery, where fear is a lethal enemy and trust is a luxury few can afford.
Author Bio:
Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s an attorney, travel junkie, and voracious reader.
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