30 Days, 30 Authors- Brynette L. Turner
- sheenabinkley
- Apr 12, 2016
- 6 min read
Hi everyone! The 30 Days, 30 Authors event continues today with Brynette L. Turner. One thing that is very unique about Brynette is that she loves to step out of the box. I love the Dream Catcher series because it has a bit of everything: Romance, drama, action, with a bit of the supernatural. With the supernatural element, I never read a story with it, until I read Premonitions. I really enjoyed it, and I think you all will too.
Now, here’s Brynette! 😀
Brynette Turner writes contemporary romances and African American romances, and has also written a paranormal romantic suspense series. All books are available as e-books on Amazon and paperbacks from Brynette’s Book Boutique on her website.
She’s the author of novels Detour, Time for Tenderness, Monica’s Healing, Premonitions, Loving Night, Heart Shadows, and the novelette Agent Lost. With decades of ideas and half-finished novels that were pushed aside while she pursued a different career and raised her children, she’s eager to share her talents with the world. She’s currently working on three projects to be released before the end of 2016. Brynette writes about romance with the occasional steamy sex scene and honestly believes in love at first sight, the perfect match, and happily ever after.
Brynette is the mother of two grown daughters, lives in central Ohio, and is trying desperately not to become the Crazy Cat Lady even though she loves the animals, has two, and can’t resist feeding any strays that wind up on her doorstep. When she’s not busy trying to keep her furry children from lying on the keyboard while she’s typing, she’s volunteering as a political activist. For fun, she likes to sit in the sun with a fishing pole or her Kindle, cook, or visit the local casino.
You can always find her on Facebook, Twitter, or her website (www.brynetteturner.blogspot.com), where she shares updates on her work and occasionally posts reviews of other books that she’s read.
Contact Information:
Amazon (e-books) = http://bit.ly/btlovingnight
Website for e-books and autographed paperbacks = http://www.brynetteturner.blogspot.com
Amazon Author Page = http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00KMBJVRU
Goodreads Author Page = https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8299348.Brynette_L_Turner
BookGorilla Author Page = http://www.bookgorilla.com/author/B00KMBJVRU/brynette-l-turner.
Twitter = https://twitter.com/btromancewriter
Email = btromancewriter@gmail.com
1. Besides writing, what else do you like to do?
I love watching action movies with plenty of car chases and explosions. I also love suspense movies because I love trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. Naturally, I love to read and romance is my favorite genre, although I also enjoy mysteries and thrillers. I don’t spend nearly enough time outdoors, but when the weather is not too hot, I enjoy gardening (vegetables) and fishing.
2. What inspired you to become an author?
I’ve always loved to read, and remember reading romantic comic books as a young child that I had to hide from my grandmother because she thought I was too young for such nonsense. Still, my fascination with love stories was never extinguished. I never thought about being a writer, though, until I was 12 years old. My teacher assigned us to write short stories from each week’s vocabulary words. My stories got longer and longer, and my classmates and teacher were eager to grab each page as it was finished. That was the first time I realized that my ability to craft stories could be entertaining.
3. What was your first reaction when your debut novel was published?
As my first attempt at self-publishing, I was relieved to have the project uploaded, excited and nervous about whether people would want to read it, scared because I had no idea whatsoever about promoting, and proud because Detour represented the accomplishment of a long-time dream.
4. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
When my first book was released, I put myself on a 10-year plan because it takes time to determine effective promoting strategies and to build a following. Five years from now, I will be more than half-way through that strategy. I hope to have at least 15 books published by that time; to have established my online brand and platforms; to have built strong relationships with other authors, bloggers, and graphic artists; and to have figured out which subgenre my readers enjoy the most. For the second half of my plan, I want to be known well enough that my books sell steadily year long with amazing spikes whenever a new book is released.
5. What advice can you give to anyone who wants to become an author?
The best advice I can give is to clearly know your genre, subgenre, and audience. Figure out whether you want e-books, print books, or a combination and what types of people you’ll need in order to accomplish your publishing goals. Also, know what you want your online presence to look like. It’s easier to take extra time to create your websites, form relationships with graphic artists, and figure out platforms for selling your e-books.
http://bit.ly/bttenderness
http://bit.ly/btpremonitions
http://bit.ly/btlovingnight
Brynette’s Book Boutique:
Purchase autographed paperbacks along with e-books for Kindle and Nook.
From Premonitions
Stephanie wanted to scream but the sound wouldn’t push through her shock. In her mind’s eye, she could see Chaz’s body pitch sideways as the bullet struck his chest, high but near his heart. Pain exploded in her own. She was having trouble breathing. Where was he? An alley? No, a parking lot. The person who shot him was running away: blue jeans and brown jacket getting into a dark green Ford. Light colored eyes flashed at her, illuminated by the single security light that was perched at the corner of the building. What building? Chaz was moving. He was alive. That was when she woke up from the dream. She took several deep breaths to calm her racing heart. This wasn’t the first time she’d had that dream; it had come to her three nights ago. And while it had scared her then, she’d actually convinced herself that it hadn’t meant anything. The details had been fuzzier and the shock had subsided almost immediately. That wasn’t the case tonight—everything had been frighteningly clear and she had somehow been physically linked. Her chest still hurt as if she were the one who’d gotten shot. Near-panic crept over her. A couple of weeks had passed since the wedding and he hadn’t contacted her. She chastised herself for not getting his phone number; at least she would be able to call and make sure he was all right. Another thought hit her and made her shiver. The dream had happened at night. Was it occurring as she was dreaming it? Or, was there still time to warn him? Stephanie extricated herself from the sheet that had gotten tangled around her legs, climbed out of bed, and went to the kitchen. Lots of ice and a little water. She leaned against the counter while slurping down the liquid before popping a miniature cube into her mouth and chomping down on it. What should she do?
She’d find the pool hall, tell him to be careful, explain about her gift—and hope he wouldn’t laugh in her face. If he did, it wouldn’t be the first time she’d been doubted.
Her most recent ex-boyfriend, Justin, had scoffed when she’d told him that his sixteen-year-old sister was pregnant and planning to run away with the baby’s twenty-year-old father. But he wasn’t laughing after he’d gotten off the phone with the teenager; he’d spent nearly an hour convincing her that he would help tell their parents and bring her to stay with him until she could sort everything out. When he’d ended the call he’d been upset about his sister, but confused and afraid about Stephanie’s unusual ability.
“Only con artists claim to see the future,” he’d accused.
“And prophets,” she’d corrected. “I’m neither, but I do have the same gift.
“Gift? Is that what you call it?” More angry words had come from him. Frightened thoughts jumbled together until he was thoroughly convinced he didn’t want to be around her. It was okay. They’d only been dating for a few months and weren’t really attached. Besides, this scene had played out in Stephanie’s dreams a couple of weeks earlier. She’d been prepared for everything he’d done and said.
Chaz’s situation was different. Not only had the dream caught her off guard with its intensity and its urgency, she’d felt indistinguishable from him. She didn’t understand how she was so attached that she’d felt what he was experiencing. Stephanie replayed every detail of the dream: his distractedness, the instant he became aware that he wasn’t alone, a strange power the moment he thought to react, the flash of the gun being fired and physical impact of the bullet, the shock and fear, the gasp when his body hit the ground, and the relief when he realized he was still alive. She was used to recalling details, but hadn’t been prepared for knowing every emotion—or feeling them.
But her confusion didn’t matter. She still had to find him and tell him. She crunched another piece of ice and tried to imagine what the scene would be like. Her mind wouldn’t let her. It could only see his body spinning around from the impact of a bullet.
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