So, I finally finished writing my 10th book - Releasing Rhythm; my last guy in JINKS. It's a bitter sweet moment, knowing I've given all my guys my all. I put their words down on "paper." I told their stories through me. Yeah, I created them from some where deep inside me and made them who they are today. It's crazy to think over 2 years ago they weren't even born. They didn't even exist until late 2014. I never thought they would become a part of me. But they have. They're deep inside my heart, because each guy has a little bit of me inside them - if that makes any crazy sense.
Jason was my last. My dark horse. My fighter. The one who pushed away the true love of his life. The one who fought many demons to finally live a life with love. Gah! I love him.
Anyway, now that I have told their stories, Forever Faith will be almost like their swan song. A farewell tribute. The book will be in Lucky's and Faith's POV's. The ones who started it all for me. I'll be writing it sometime next year.
As for now, RICO is happening. He was in my second book, Purple Rain, for a brief moment. No one even knew what he looked like, not until Releasing Rhythm. You'll get a taste of him, finally. But...I don't even know where to start with his story. He's another dark horse, but a smooth, hot, controlled dark horse. He's going to drive me crazy lol. I'll need to take a break to figure him out, because like I always do, I figure things out as I write.
Wish me luck!
-TJWEST
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Top 10 of 2016
Choosing my top 10 of 2016 is and was NOT an easy task to do. I've read so many amazing books this year by good friends of mine, and people I've never talked to. This doesn't mean your books didn't touch me. I'm just giving you some of the ones that stood out to me this past year and I cannot wait to continue my reading for the year 2017.
Thank you authors/friends for giving me the gift of such amazing stories. You're all so fucking talented and creative! Keep up the wonderful work! I am so grateful to be surrounded by books. It's a passion I'll never stop doing. Ever.
Happy New Year!
PS: my top 10 is in no particular order.
Thank you authors/friends for giving me the gift of such amazing stories. You're all so fucking talented and creative! Keep up the wonderful work! I am so grateful to be surrounded by books. It's a passion I'll never stop doing. Ever.
Happy New Year!
PS: my top 10 is in no particular order.
1. Susan Fisher Davis
2. L. Sommers
3. Carian Cole
4. Kat. T. Masen
5. D.C. Renee
6. Brook Green
7. Anne Carol
8. Priscilla Glenn
9. Penelope Ward
Monday, October 10, 2016
Reckless Abandon by Teri Kay
I am very proud of my good friend Teri Kay. Anytime someone writes a book is putting their heart and soul into their words and exposing themselves for others' to critique/judge - or just plain fall in love with the story. It's definitely nerve wracking - been there almost 9 books.
October 11th 2016 is Teri Kay's Release Day for Reckless Abandon. I got the pleasure/honor of reading RA before it was even edited. I gave my advice and tried my best to help Teri along the way. Now that RA is all done, the edits are wonderful and the story is even better than before. I just finished it last night and was so pleased with it. Seriously, it's a story that I haven't really read before and I cannot wait to see what Teri does with all the other characters' (well I kind of already know the "storylines" of some of these characters ;) )
You can purchase Reckless Abandon HERE And you can come to Teri's release party HERE .. I am one of the authors that will be doing a takeover.
Hope to see you there!
Ryann McKennan never imagined herself divorced and broke at thirty...
Tired of struggling to make ends meet each month, she considers moving back to California to live with her mother. That was until her best friend convinces her to come work at The Cave, the hottest strip club in all of Las Vegas. Ryann knows that she was chancing the ruin of her teaching career if she were to get caught. The plan was to work at The Cave for the summer to make some extra cash...so falling for a guy, let alone two, was never in the cards.
Nathan Sims, a professional poker player and a regular at The Cave, has always had a taste for strip clubs, but he swore off strippers after his ex-girlfriend burned him.
But from the first moment he laid eyes on the never seen before blonde beauty, he was instantly infatuated.
Who was she?
Why did she always look different?
Who was she hiding from?
The more Nathan tries to find out who Ryann is, the more she tries to hide.
Both scared as hell to let their guards down, they dance silently toward one another, but both afraid to fall. Could this be their summer of Reckless Abandon?
October 11th 2016 is Teri Kay's Release Day for Reckless Abandon. I got the pleasure/honor of reading RA before it was even edited. I gave my advice and tried my best to help Teri along the way. Now that RA is all done, the edits are wonderful and the story is even better than before. I just finished it last night and was so pleased with it. Seriously, it's a story that I haven't really read before and I cannot wait to see what Teri does with all the other characters' (well I kind of already know the "storylines" of some of these characters ;) )
You can purchase Reckless Abandon HERE And you can come to Teri's release party HERE .. I am one of the authors that will be doing a takeover.
Hope to see you there!
- Tiff
Ryann McKennan never imagined herself divorced and broke at thirty...Nathan Sims, a professional poker player and a regular at The Cave, has always had a taste for strip clubs, but he swore off strippers after his ex-girlfriend burned him.
But from the first moment he laid eyes on the never seen before blonde beauty, he was instantly infatuated.
Who was she?
Why did she always look different?
Who was she hiding from?
The more Nathan tries to find out who Ryann is, the more she tries to hide.
Both scared as hell to let their guards down, they dance silently toward one another, but both afraid to fall. Could this be their summer of Reckless Abandon?
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
On a good note
A few weeks ago I was really down in the dumps. I thought about quitting my author title and letting go of the stress of not "succeeding". But having my readers/friends behind me really helped me rise above my struggles and my negativity. I am so grateful to each and every person who gave me a word of wisdom and who has stuck by me since day one. I couldn't and wouldn't be doing this without their support.
I still have my days of struggle, but that one week was a hard one. I've gone from stressing over money/books to now feeling much more settled and have been working on a better spending budget. I now have to make sure I am not overspending, yet I am able to still purchase what I want or need. I am in no means poor, but I still need to watch what I buy. That was my problem. Anywhooo enough of $$$ talk.
On another good note, Chasing Paige is now being edited. I completed writing this novel the other night. When I wrote "The End" the tears made their way out of my eyes, I haven't ever cried over finishing a book. This was a first for me. I believe it had to do with the fact that I did this for my mom, my aunt, my grandfather and for those that believe in me as a writer. Taking my style in another direction scares me so much that I am afraid of failing them/you. However scared I am, it all comes down to trying something new for myself. I enjoyed every word and page I wrote in Chasing Paige. There is a love story in there yet it still has some interesting twists to the plot that I believe you will enjoy - twists I didn't see coming in the beginning of writing CP. That's the beauty of story-telling - you have no idea where your characters or where the story is going to take you. My mind and imagination are always plotting and thinking of different scenario's for my books. It's a lot of fun.
So now that CP is done, I am kind of at a loss of what to do. I know I have things around my house that should be finished, but I am so very lazy. Plus it's been hot, who wants to finish painting their room when it's 100 degrees outside? Not me lol.
Well, time to start thinking of my prologue for Releasing Rhythm - downtown book 5 (Jason's story).. He's slowly getting ready to tell his story.. He's a bit closed up at the moment, not sure he wants to open up to the public. He's my dark horse, yet he needs to let it go. He needs to find love. He needs to be truly happy. I am excited!
Until then - happy reading!
I still have my days of struggle, but that one week was a hard one. I've gone from stressing over money/books to now feeling much more settled and have been working on a better spending budget. I now have to make sure I am not overspending, yet I am able to still purchase what I want or need. I am in no means poor, but I still need to watch what I buy. That was my problem. Anywhooo enough of $$$ talk.
So now that CP is done, I am kind of at a loss of what to do. I know I have things around my house that should be finished, but I am so very lazy. Plus it's been hot, who wants to finish painting their room when it's 100 degrees outside? Not me lol.
Until then - happy reading!
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
My "Big"
So I just passed the 60K mark on Chasing Paige. This new book is supposed to be out November 8th 2016. It's very nerve wracking when you think you won't be able to make it to your own deadline, but in the end I always do. However, I am going to be going OVER my usual 63k-65k mark. I really don't know exactly how it's going to end, but I do know there will be an HEA.
This book is unlike all my other ones. The difference is my pen name - Tiffany Janine instead of TJWest. Even though the loyal readers I have will want to read it, I am still quite nervous for the new readers. Will they like it without the sex and my usual filthy language. I actually miss saying the word FUCK and other raunchy words, but this story will not have it. It's very contemporary with a twist toward the end. You will see at the beginning of each chapter of my leading lady's POV a story within my story. It's something different and I hope the readers like it. If you like horror stories, you'll get a glimpse of some nasty blood talk in those clips.
I have a confession: I almost made the decision, after my downtown series, that I will quit writing. Last week was bad fucking week for me, in the book world and financially. The reason for quitting was because I really didn't believe in myself as a writer/a story teller. I want so badly to make it "big" in the book community. I want to be talked about all over the place, like so many amazing authors are. Even one of my closest friend's who I admire as a person and writer is at the top of that mark and I couldn't be more happy for her. She deserves this more than anything, but I am wishing for the same thing. I pray with Chasing Paige that my "big" will come. BUT I cannot keep up that hope, because I will only be let down in the end. I have to really try to stay grounded and still write for those that want my stories.
No matter what happens, I know I still have readers who depend on my books to get them through the day. Even if I never become "big" I have accomplished something in my life. I never thought I'd become an author. Over 24yrs ago when I wrote my first cheesy book in high school, I never imagined we would be able to self publish. It's become a small dream for me.
I hope to inspire and to continue gathering those readers because those readers helped me get my "big"
So thank you Readers!
On that note, here is a teaser from Chasing Paige
This book is unlike all my other ones. The difference is my pen name - Tiffany Janine instead of TJWest. Even though the loyal readers I have will want to read it, I am still quite nervous for the new readers. Will they like it without the sex and my usual filthy language. I actually miss saying the word FUCK and other raunchy words, but this story will not have it. It's very contemporary with a twist toward the end. You will see at the beginning of each chapter of my leading lady's POV a story within my story. It's something different and I hope the readers like it. If you like horror stories, you'll get a glimpse of some nasty blood talk in those clips.
I have a confession: I almost made the decision, after my downtown series, that I will quit writing. Last week was bad fucking week for me, in the book world and financially. The reason for quitting was because I really didn't believe in myself as a writer/a story teller. I want so badly to make it "big" in the book community. I want to be talked about all over the place, like so many amazing authors are. Even one of my closest friend's who I admire as a person and writer is at the top of that mark and I couldn't be more happy for her. She deserves this more than anything, but I am wishing for the same thing. I pray with Chasing Paige that my "big" will come. BUT I cannot keep up that hope, because I will only be let down in the end. I have to really try to stay grounded and still write for those that want my stories.
No matter what happens, I know I still have readers who depend on my books to get them through the day. Even if I never become "big" I have accomplished something in my life. I never thought I'd become an author. Over 24yrs ago when I wrote my first cheesy book in high school, I never imagined we would be able to self publish. It's become a small dream for me.
I hope to inspire and to continue gathering those readers because those readers helped me get my "big"
So thank you Readers!
On that note, here is a teaser from Chasing Paige
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Happy Release to my VBFF, Heather Dahglren
Today is my VBFF's (virtual bff) release day of her latest book, Renegade. Heather Dahlgren ROCKS this book and rocks with Fitz and Brooklyn. Total HOTNESS throughout the story. You All should go check it out!
So very proud of Heather. We have known one another for a couple years now, and have come a long way together. We may haven't met in person, but she's become such a special friend in my life, I really don't know what I'd do without her in this crazy author world.
I've seen her rise in her writing.. She never disappoints and works extremely hard.
Happy Release Day Heather!
BLURB:
Brooklyn Adler has the life she’s planned for. Job, house, and boyfriend – in that order. It’s a boring, routine life where there are no surprises and nothing is spontaneous. It’s safe, it’s mundane and she’s fine with that.
Crosby Fitzgerald, better known as Fitz from the band Renegade, has a life he never planned for. Popularity, women and success – not always in that order. Everything he does is spontaneous and exciting, because life is worth living to the fullest.
A chance meeting with Brooklyn and Fitz alters both of their worlds – ensuring neither will ever be the same.
Available on KindleUnlimited
So very proud of Heather. We have known one another for a couple years now, and have come a long way together. We may haven't met in person, but she's become such a special friend in my life, I really don't know what I'd do without her in this crazy author world.
I've seen her rise in her writing.. She never disappoints and works extremely hard.
Happy Release Day Heather!
BLURB:
Brooklyn Adler has the life she’s planned for. Job, house, and boyfriend – in that order. It’s a boring, routine life where there are no surprises and nothing is spontaneous. It’s safe, it’s mundane and she’s fine with that.
Crosby Fitzgerald, better known as Fitz from the band Renegade, has a life he never planned for. Popularity, women and success – not always in that order. Everything he does is spontaneous and exciting, because life is worth living to the fullest.
A chance meeting with Brooklyn and Fitz alters both of their worlds – ensuring neither will ever be the same.
Available on KindleUnlimited
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Freaking LOVE making teasers
I'm going nuts with making Chasing Paige teasers. Every time I create a new quote, I make it into a teaser. I freaking love doing it and setting off my loyal readers is half the fun.
I am more than half done with CP. While I don't have a set release date, I do know it will be ready this coming November. It seems I get nervous with every book when it comes to dates of releases. I never know exactly when I'll be finished. I have to make sure that my formatter has an opening, so I always make sure it's way in advance so I can kick ass to finish the story. That's what's happening with CP. I want this out before the new year. 2 books per year, that is my goal.
So without further ado, here is the latest teaser.
TBR this right now!
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2ajMVOk
#chasingpaige #jdparker #jamesparker #paigeturner #chasingpages
#minus #romance #books #indieauthor #authortiffanyjanine #authortjwest#brownies #madman #malebeauty
I am more than half done with CP. While I don't have a set release date, I do know it will be ready this coming November. It seems I get nervous with every book when it comes to dates of releases. I never know exactly when I'll be finished. I have to make sure that my formatter has an opening, so I always make sure it's way in advance so I can kick ass to finish the story. That's what's happening with CP. I want this out before the new year. 2 books per year, that is my goal.
So without further ado, here is the latest teaser.
TBR this right now!
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2ajMVOk
#chasingpaige #jdparker #jamesparker #paigeturner #chasingpages
#minus #romance #books #indieauthor #authortiffanyjanine #authortjwest#brownies #madman #malebeauty
BLURB:
Paige Turner - A 28 year old widow who owns a bookstore called Chasing Pages meets someone unexpectedly after two years of her husband’s death. Little does she know he's the one who writes her favorite novels and has a secret he is keeping from her.
James Diamond Parker AKA J.D. Parker - is a horror novelist who is having a signing at Paige's book store. The first glimpse of Paige and he instantly feels a connection with her. Love begins to brew between the two of them, yet there is something James is keeping from Paige, something that will change everything between them.
Paige Turner - A 28 year old widow who owns a bookstore called Chasing Pages meets someone unexpectedly after two years of her husband’s death. Little does she know he's the one who writes her favorite novels and has a secret he is keeping from her.
James Diamond Parker AKA J.D. Parker - is a horror novelist who is having a signing at Paige's book store. The first glimpse of Paige and he instantly feels a connection with her. Love begins to brew between the two of them, yet there is something James is keeping from Paige, something that will change everything between them.
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