Twisting You By: Simone Elise

Twisting You

By: Simone Elise

When I started reading this book, I instantly was pulled in. Not because I’m one of the people who can’t put a book down, because trust and believe that I can and do. This one, wanted me to read it. Maybe you understand me, maybe you don’t. But if you are a reader, then you know what a: ‘true calling’ is when a book won’t allow you to put it down. In layman’s terms, this is when you set the book down, and try to do something else, and you worry about the characters and if they will do what they need to, because you see… you stopped reading they are now stuck in time. Waiting on you to allow them to finish their journeys. But because you closed the book, or sat your kindle or nook down, now everyone is paused. There, now do you understand? Stop rolling your eyes, I am not strange!

The book, ‘Twisting You’ was twisting my arm to finish it. I had things to do, and couldn’t because of Chloe and Xavier, the main characters in this book.

This is a werewolf story, and the thing about werewolves, they have one mate which is supposed to be their perfect counterpart. And on Chloe’s eighteenth birthday, Xavier denies her, and the thing is, Xavier is not only supposed to be her perfect mate, he has always been her teacher. Now if you can only imagine, this just causes Chloe’s World as she knows it to just crumble around her. To be denied by her alleged perfect counterpart, and on her eighteenth birthday, is not just heart breaking.

Chloe decides to put on her big girl panties, and show ‘Mr. Clark’ that she can do this. Which Xavier hated it when she called him that, but he was her teacher after all, and he did also choose to deny her.

What’s worse, now Chloe was to be expelled from School for lack of grades and participation. Expelled, this was going to go over well at home.

It seemed like to Chloe, it was one wrong after another and they just kept happening. And all she wanted, all anyone usually wants is a happening ending, and true love. To Chloe, this seemed like this was not going to be the case.

Xavier was older then her, maybe that was part of the problem. And Xavier doesn’t honestly want to let Chloe go, but he has too has problems of his own to deal with. You see, Xavier is married, to a human none-the-less, and with two children.

The road to love is a hard bumpy one, and sometimes it takes time, to figure out, what is the right path to take, or if there even is a right one, or if it’s even the right time.

In the case with Xavier and Chloe, time will tell, and unfortunately, it requires that you buy this book, to determine if Chloe and Xavier actually get together, or if Chloe moves on and finds someone else. Because I am not going to ruin it for you.

I will, however, tell you that this book is an excellent read, and would make a great romance movie. I give this book five-stars, and enjoyed it a lot. I think you will too. It already has a lot of reviews, which should tell you that it’s worth checking out! So, what are you waiting for?

Here are my questions for Simone:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

With Twisting You I wanted to write a book that was more modern as my other werewolf story was based in an older time frame.

So, I wanted to write a story that was slightly different from others in its category. I wanted an older male lead. Yet still keep the female main character relatable.

2. Who designed the cover?

Inkitt designed the cover

3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can share with us?

I do have models that I based my descriptions on;

Chloe

And this is the inspiration picture I’m using for Chloe for Bitterly Yours which is the sequel for Twisting You

This picture is basically how I pictured Chloe grown up.

As for Xavier I used this picture for inspiration;

I wanted him to look more mature and clearly see he is older than Chloe. However in Bitterly Yours (sequel) he changes- (not going to put a spoiler in here)

I have to admit Inkitt got the cover perfect with the description and physically characters

4. What are you working on now?

I am working on so many stories! I have a habit of working on multiple stories as my mind flickers from one idea to the next.

So I have to have a few stories on the go. Right now I’ll list my top three;

-      Rewrite of His Chambers

-      Bitterly Yours (sequel to Twisting You)

-      Rewrite of Royal Blood

5. What motivates you to write?

I just love it. It relaxes me, gives me piece of mind and keeps me sane. I write every day and if I can’t write, I mind map and use my visual diary to jot down potential outcomes for the stories

6. If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for it?

Time. I find that’s the best and listen to music. I don’t watch mucht television and I don’t read. Because I feel like both could influence my stories. And I don’t want to copy ideas I want my ideas original. So what I do is take time, chill and listen to music. Mainly songs that won’t influence my writing too much.

I am actually a heavy metal fan.

Sometimes I get it to the point I feel like it will never lift and I’ll never write again- when this happens my family remind me that it will pass and I will write again. They are always right.

7. What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?

Just write, journals, visual diaries! Write enjoy it. I started writing for myself and I still write for myself it is a bonus that people enjoy it.

8.. How long have you been writing?

Ten or so years now.

9. What are your hobbies?

Is it lame that I say writing?! Cause that’s my main hobby!

I love Tarot cards by Doreen Virtue and I do a lot of Art Therapy. So, I suppose both class as hobbies.

10. Do you put yourself into your characters?

No, never.

11. Where is your favorite place to write?

I have two set up at home. One is on my desk, at my PC. I love candles and incense and have things around it that influence me. This picture is of my pic desk set up.

Then my laptop goes everywhere I go. But I usually like to set up at kitchen/dining with candles and incense.

This is the pic of my set up usually of a night.

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13. Anything to add::

Thank you for the interview

Twisting You by Simone Elise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I started reading this book, I instantly was pulled in. Not because I’m one of the people who can’t put a book down, because trust and believe that I can and do. This one, wanted me to read it. Maybe you understand me, maybe you don’t. But if you are a reader, then you know what a: ‘true calling’ is when a book won’t allow you to put it down. In layman’s terms, this is when you set the book down, and try to do something else, and you worry about the characters and if they will do what they need to, because you see… you stopped reading they are now stuck in time. Waiting on you to allow them to finish their journeys. But because you closed the book, or sat your kindle or nook down, now everyone is paused. There, now do you understand? Stop rolling your eyes, I am not strange!

The book, ‘Twisting You’ was twisting my arm to finish it. I had things to do, and couldn’t because of Chloe and Xavier, the main characters in this book.

This is a werewolf story, and the thing about werewolves, they have one mate which is supposed to be their perfect counterpart. And on Chloe’s eighteenth birthday, Xavier denies her, and the thing is, Xavier is not only supposed to be her perfect mate, he has always been her teacher. Now if you can only imagine, this just causes Chloe’s World as she knows it to just crumble around her. To be denied by her alleged perfect counterpart, and on her eighteenth birthday, is not just heart breaking.

Chloe decides to put on her big girl panties, and show ‘Mr. Clark’ that she can do this. Which Xavier hated it when she called him that, but he was her teacher after all, and he did also choose to deny her.

What’s worse, now Chloe was to be expelled from School for lack of grades and participation. Expelled, this was going to go over well at home.

It seemed like to Chloe, it was one wrong after another and they just kept happening. And all she wanted, all anyone usually wants is a happening ending, and true love. To Chloe, this seemed like this was not going to be the case.

Xavier was older then her, maybe that was part of the problem. And Xavier doesn’t honestly want to let Chloe go, but he has too has problems of his own to deal with. You see, Xavier is married, to a human none-the-less, and with two children.

The road to love is a hard bumpy one, and sometimes it takes time, to figure out, what is the right path to take, or if there even is a right one, or if it’s even the right time.

In the case with Xavier and Chloe, time will tell, and unfortunately, it requires that you buy this book, to determine if Chloe and Xavier actually get together, or if Chloe moves on and finds someone else. Because I am not going to ruin it for you.

I will, however, tell you that this book is an excellent read, and would make a great romance movie. I give this book five-stars, and enjoyed it a lot. I think you will too. It already has a lot of reviews, which should tell you that it’s worth checking out! So, what are you waiting for?

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Angry House By: Alexis Kennedy

Angry House

By: Alexis Kennedy

The cover of this book is truly intriguing if you get into freaky and scary like I do. The cover itself drew me in and made me want to read it, and then next was the title. So already this book has two things going for it.

So here I am ready to read, when I learn that Rhett Shaw is an author who has hit a dry spell, because life has managed to get in the way of his writing, and maybe even the desire. This happens to a lot of writers, even people who don’t write, life just drags us down, and leaves us empty inside. So, personally, I can already relate.

Rhett has decided now that maybe the noises of Brooklyn, along with the fact that being recently widowed, he needed a change in scenery. His decision, is to move to the countryside in Vermont. On top of that, he chose a nice run-down house, that needed a little work, which could give him something to do on the side, and it was secluded.

After a bit, Rhett starts to notice little things, like the fact that things aren’t where he leaves them. At first like most of us, this could be the ‘I forgot where I put it.’ But then he starts keeping track of things, and he becomes certain they are being moved around. Not to mention, appliances are being left on, and noises start rattling through the walls. Maybe he’s just losing it, or is he?

Sometimes, Rhett doesn’t feel alone. But have no fear, inspiration hits, and what do you know, the desire to write is back. But what’s even more odd, is it seems the book is writing itself.

Everything he writes about, is happening in the quiet little community in which he has moved into, in this little town of Vermont. The only thing Rhett can’t be certain of, is he writing about the crimes before they happen; or after. What is going on in his mind?

This book will baffle and elude you until the very end. You will not be certain if you know what is happening, or if you suspect it. Before you think you have it figured it out, wait. You could be mistaken. And not to worry, I am not going to fill in the blanks for you, other than to tell you this is a five-star read that you need to get, because it will keep you on the edge of your seat, ready to scream! What are you waiting for?

Here are my questions for Alexis:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

            I came up with the title one day, and decided to take a chance at writing horror fiction. It took roughly three months.

2. Who designed the cover?

            I did my cover.

3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can share with us?

            Rhett is withdrawn from society because he’s still mourning the death of his wife, even though it’s been three years. He has writers’ block, which is why he seeks solitude in the country. When he starts repairing and remodeling the house, he feels sucked into the work. He feels the house’s need to be loved.

            Jack Harrison, the main character in Rhett’s book, feels like society owes him for his terrible childhood. He’s a twenty-year-old product of the juvenile system. He had been in several foster homes, since the age of three, and most of them were not good. He had been abused—mentally, physically, and sexually—by a couple of the caregivers.

            Sarah Jones is the ghost of an eight-year-old girl who died in the house along with her family. She begs Rhett to leave the house because it “gets angry, and then it consumes you.”

4. What are you working on now?

            I’m working on Pin-Up Girl, which is a retro choose-your-own adventure book about the discovery of a young woman who becomes seduced with fame. I’m loosely basing it on what happened to Marilyn Monroe.

5. What motivates you to write?

            I constantly have ideas for stories that need to be told. I also use writing to deal with pent-up stress. I like creating worlds/lives that I can control when I feel like my life is out of control. It helps get my mind off medical problems I’m dealing with.

6. If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for it?

            When I get blocked, I put the current story aside and start a new one. I never just stop writing; I keep the creative flow going, even if it’s a different story. Then I go back to the previous story and complete it. I’ve worked on as many as four books at once. (I write erotic romance under another pen name.)

7. What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?

            Don’t lose hope if your book doesn’t hit the best sellers’ list in the beginning. The craft takes time, and it’s hard to gain a big following in the beginning. Also, don’t spend your entire bank account on it because the reality is, it’s hard to make a living with writing unless you’re discovered by a huge publisher with a large market reach. There are a lot of free or inexpensive ways to do promotion. Don’t ever work with a publisher who demands money from you. Those are vanity publishers. Writing is a job. Your publisher should be paying you, not the other way around.

8. How long have you been writing?

I started my first book in 2012 and published it in 2014, so five years.

9. Who is your favorite author and why?

            James Patterson for his crime stories. He writes well-rounded characters. Shannon Drake for her paranormal romances because they are both creepy and sexy.

10.  What are your hobbies?

            I bowled on leagues until my back went out, so now I write and sometimes draw or paint. I love playing with my dog.

11. Do you put yourself into your characters?

            Yes, I always try to feel what my characters are feeling and put myself into the scenes. I do that even when writing from a male’s perspective.

12. Where is your favorite place to write?

            I like to write in my office with either music on in the background or Netflix in a window on my computer. However, I take pen and paper with me everywhere, so when I’m stuck waiting on the doctor or the pharmacy etc., I can write. On nice days, I like to write by the small lake in town or on the riverfront.

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Angry House by Alexis Kennedy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The cover of this book is truly intriguing if you get into freaky and scary like I do. The cover itself drew me in and made me want to read it, and then next was the title. So already this book has two things going for it.

So here I am ready to read, when I learn that Rhett Shaw is an author who has hit a dry spell, because life has managed to get in the way of his writing, and maybe even the desire. This happens to a lot of writers, even people who don’t write, life just drags us down, and leaves us empty inside. So, personally, I can already relate.

Rhett has decided now that maybe the noises of Brooklyn, along with the fact that being recently widowed, he needed a change in scenery. His decision, is to move to the countryside in Vermont. On top of that, he chose a nice run-down house, that needed a little work, which could give him something to do on the side, and it was secluded.

After a bit, Rhett starts to notice little things, like the fact that things aren’t where he leaves them. At first like most of us, this could be the ‘I forgot where I put it.’ But then he starts keeping track of things, and he becomes certain they are being moved around. Not to mention, appliances are being left on, and noises start rattling through the walls. Maybe he’s just losing it, or is he?

Sometimes, Rhett doesn’t feel alone. But have no fear, inspiration hits, and what do you know, the desire to write is back. But what’s even more odd, is it seems the book is writing itself.

Everything he writes about, is happening in the quiet little community in which he has moved into, in this little town of Vermont. The only thing Rhett can’t be certain of, is he writing about the crimes before they happen; or after. What is going on in his mind?

This book will baffle and elude you until the very end. You will not be certain if you know what is happening, or if you suspect it. Before you think you have it figured it out, wait. You could be mistaken. And not to worry, I am not going to fill in the blanks for you, other than to tell you this is a five-star read that you need to get, because it will keep you on the edge of your seat, ready to scream! What are you waiting for?

View all my reviews