Into the Fire by JB Glazer

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Welcome to It's Raining Books. Why do you write in your genre? What draws you to it?

I like to write the kind of books that I read. While I enjoy a variety of genres, Chick Lit and Contemporary Romance are my favorites. As an eternal optimist, I love writing uplifting books that take people away from the stresses of daily life. Now more than ever, we are inundated with news of tragedies and loss. I like books that offer a brief escape and provide a guaranteed happily ever after. It’s nice to live the fairy tale once in a while.

What research is required?

My research is often destination based. If my characters are going somewhere I haven’t been, I want to make sure the experience feels authentic. In some of my past books I’ve looked into vacation spots such as Aruba and Aspen. I like to get a feel for the destination, accommodations, nearby attractions, and culture. In Into the Fire, Veronica and Rob go on a hot air balloon ride and to a Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance. I’ve never done either, so l looked into what’s involved and used my imagination for the rest.

Name one thing you learned from your hero/heroine.

Veronica has inspired me to be more open to trying new things. Growing up in a political family, she was governed by a set of rules that revolved around preserving her father’s reputation. She never made a decision for herself or let her emotions reveal her true feelings. When she meets Rob, she discovers parts of herself she had long buried. With him, she wants to test her boundaries and rediscover the woman she once was, and perhaps who she is meant to be.

Do you have any odd or interesting writing quirks, habits or superstitions?

I can't think of anything that unusual. I do most of my writing at night. There's something about the ambiance that puts me in the right mindset. I'm sure it helps that there are less distractions. And I always carry a notebook around with me. That way I'm ready whenever inspiration strikes.

Are you a plotter or pantser?

I’m a little bit of both but definitely lean toward plotter. I start with an outline and know the general story arc. I can’t just sit down and write without having some sort of plan. For the most part my books are mapped out in my head before I even put pen to paper. I don’t write in any particular order from the outline. I prefer to write about whatever section inspires me at the time. I definitely leave room along the way for plot changes and will pivot based on where the characters lead me. It’s always fun to discover something unexpected!

Look to your right – what’s sitting there?

My puppy, Daisy. She’s a 10-month old toy poodle and my shadow. She follows me around the house and often finds her way into my lap. She likes the keyboard and I have to be careful because she often adds her contributions to my writing.

Anything new coming up from you? What?

I'm working on the next book in The Elements Series: Into the Light. This book follows Jeremy McAllister, Rob Ashford's closest friend and business partner. Readers learned he has a stormy past. They'll find out more about it and why he's so jaded when it comes to love.

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I have been hiding my whole life. Doing what’s expected has become who I am. Until I met Rob Ashford. With just one look into his stormy blue eyes, I knew I was lost. I’ve come to realize he gets what he wants. And what he wants right now is me. As much as I want to succumb to what he’s offering, I’m not sure if I’ll lose myselfꟷor find who I was meant to be. I’m not strong enough to refuse him. I give him everything, and even though he’s given me nothing in return, I still love him. He ignites a fire and passion that burns so bright I fear I’ll combust. The thought of leaving him terrifies me, but I know more than anyone that when you play with fire, someone always gets burned.

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Rob
br> Veronica is the first woman I’ve met since Eva and I ended our relationship who has stirred something inside me. And now that’s it’s been awoken, it’s taken on a life of its own. With every touch, every taste of her skin I crave more. When she yells my name as she goes over the edge it only fans the flames. Each time is a new challenge that I welcome. I want to take her higher and farther than before. Like a wildfire, this insatiable need is spreading and taking down anything in its path. It’s becoming harder to control.
br> I have this fierce need to possess her.
br> To mark her.
br> To own her pleasure.
br> I want to push her limits.
br> To test her.
br> To take her to the brink and back.
br> To go where no man has gone before.
br> I want to break her so no man will measure up afterward.
br> I want her to only need me.
br> As I said, I’m a selfish bastard. I could claim it’s all for her pleasure. But that would be a lie. Because her agreeing to our arrangement and putting her blind trust in me to unleash her passion reaps the greater reward. And while I know our time together is finite, I’ll be damned if I don’t make her mine.
br> About the Author:

J B Glazer is a Chick Lit and Romance author who writes fun and flirty books with a little bit of heat and a whole lot of heart. She believes in creating characters that are aspirational yet relatable and that a daily dose of chocolate is one of life’s necessities. She’s also a wife, mom, blogger, chauffeur, referee, short-order cook, maid, chocoholic, shopaholic, and multitasker extraordinaire. J B has a thing for big, dramatic endings because that’s the fun of getting to happily ever after.

Website: http://www.jbglazer.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JBGlazer
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/jbglazer
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I Should Have Said Yes by JB Glazer

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What is the theme of your novel and why did you choose to write about it?

The key theme in my latest novel, I Should Have Said Yes, is regret. You may be thinking it’s a melancholy saga, but the irony is that the tone is humorous and light-hearted. While it’s a serious topic, I wanted to have fun with it rather than exploring something heavy and dark. I’m all about happy endings. So why choose to write about regret? Because it’s relatable. We all have regrets and they impact our lives daily. It can be something as small as eating that extra piece of chocolate, to life-altering decisions like turning down the first bid on your house, which turned out to be the one and only. The thing is not all of us can or choose to do something about them. So I wanted to create a character who would embrace her past mistakes rather than allowing them to define her: Tara Winters.

Tara has always regretted that fateful day back in high school, when she told love interest D. J. Parker that their kiss didn’t mean anything. When in fact it meant everything. But he was a popular, accomplished senior and she a mere freshman—a nobody. Judging by his reaction it was the wrong thing to say and the decision has haunted her ever since. So she made a pact to say yes to any dating opportunity that came her way. Hence, Tara goes on a lot of dates. The book is a candid and entertaining look at this journey, all documented on her Adventures in Dating blog.

Tara meets countless Mr. Wrongs. But it only takes one to get to Mr. Right. It’s this thought that keeps her going. Even when she wants to throw in the towel and call the whole yes pact off, the memory of her past mistake still weighs heavily on her heart. It’s a burden she’ll always carry with her. But she feels empowered knowing she chose to do something about it. Saying no to D. J. has led Tara down a path she never expected. At first she created her blog as a forum to share her disastrous dates with friends and family. But with each hilarious new adventure, she attracts more followers—perfect strangers invested in her finding “happily ever after.” Tara realizes that as the quintessential singleton she has a voice. And she uses it to share advice about love and dating based on her experiences. As Tara would say, it’s often a lesson in what not to do. So while she regrets turning down D. J., she doesn’t regret where it’s taken her. That’s the funny thing about regrets: they can lead us down the path we were meant for all along. As for Tara, she’s come to realize that embracing no may just be the key to her happy ending.

Blogger extraordinaire Tara Winters has always regretted saying no to D. J. Parker. She vowed never to repeat her mistake, and her “yes” dating pact was born. After meeting countless Mr. Wrongs, she’s seriously considering her friend Andy’s drunken marriage proposal. Then Andy meets Natalie, and Tara finds herself competing for his affection. She must decide if it’s love—or a game to win. After each outrageous date Tara shares advice with her followers, but embracing “no” just may be her key to happiness.

Read an excerpt:

So I met a guy who is into trapezing. I’ve heard of people doing it, but it’s never been on my radar. I’m open to trying new things, but when he offered I was hesitant at first because it seemed, I don’t know, crazy. But after I thought about it and tried to imagine the feeling of what it would feel like to soar through the air, uninhibited, I had a strong desire to do it. So I figured, why not take a chance? I watched the videos; you wear a safety belt, and there is a net to catch you when you fall. How often can you say that? So often people are scared to take risks, which I can understand. But in this case there is a literal safety net. So I went for it. I almost walked away because my date was a no-show. He got the dates mixed up and meant to cancel on me but accidentally forgot. Or he texted the wrong girl. Just because he wasn’t there didn’t mean I couldn’t go it alone. It was scary at first, but once I got going it was a feeling like I’ve never before experienced. It was freeing and such an adrenaline rush! I highly recommend it. Rule number four: always have an open mind. I aim to never be afraid to try new things because then I might miss out on something amazing.

About the Author:

J B Glazer developed a love of writing at a young age. She followed that passion to the University of Illinois, where she graduated summa cum laude from the College of Communications. She pursued a career in advertising, a field that provided an outlet to express her creativity. In addition to being a marketer, she’s a wife, mom, blogger, chauffer, referee, short-order cook, maid, chocoholic, shopaholic, and multitasker extraordinaire. I Should Have Said Yes is her second novel. Visit www.jbglazer.com for random musings and other inspiration. You can also connect with J B in most of the usual places.

http://www.Facebook.com/jbglazer
Twitter @JBGlazer
Authorjbglazer@gmail.com
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