I'm happy to introduce you to Ju Ephraime, a fellow romance writer. I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit about her and her work.
Please tell us a little about yourself.
I am a multiple genre author. I write children’s books, ages 9 to 12, high heat romance novels—contemporary and paranormal, short stories and school textbooks. I’ve been writing for more years than I care to admit to, but I love it. Writing to me is therapeutic and I hope to be doing it for a long, long, time.
Tell us about your latest book.
My latest books, I have two, a paranormal romance and a contemporary romance.
What do you have coming out in the future?
I have a children’s book coming out in April, and a contemporary romance in April also.
What genre do you enjoy writing the most and why?
I enjoying writing my children’s books because I love working with the graphics, next to this, is contemporary romance.
From where do you draw your inspiration?
All around me. In everyday situations, life experiences, there’s always a story to be told.
Do you ever base your characters on real people in your life?
Not at a general rule, but sometime, the main character, if he is hot. I’ve had some hot guys in my day.
What authors inspire your writing?
Virginia Henley, Elizabeth Lowell, Lisa Kleypas, just to name a few.
What kind of books do you like to read?
Funny. High heat romance. I’m not partial to exotica, but I love heat.
How have your real life experiences influenced your writing?
My life experiences are reflected in a great deal of my writing.
What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I love to read. I actually love to read more than I love to write, so if I’m not doing one, I’m doing the other.
What was your road to publishing like? Tell us about it.
Very smooth. I submitted two manuscripts and was told I wrote for a niche market. I went to my school, they offered to publish my books, and the rest is history.
How did you come up with the title of your book?
I don’t stress about the title; it pretty much represents the story.
Is your book a standalone or a series? I do have a series, these two books are standalones, although the paranormal is a sequel to a prior book.
I am a multiple genre author. I write children’s books, ages 9 to 12, high heat romance novels—contemporary and paranormal, short stories and school textbooks. I’ve been writing for more years than I care to admit to, but I love it. Writing to me is therapeutic and I hope to be doing it for a long, long, time.
Tell us about your latest book.
My latest books, I have two, a paranormal romance and a contemporary romance.
What do you have coming out in the future?
I have a children’s book coming out in April, and a contemporary romance in April also.
What genre do you enjoy writing the most and why?
I enjoying writing my children’s books because I love working with the graphics, next to this, is contemporary romance.
From where do you draw your inspiration?
All around me. In everyday situations, life experiences, there’s always a story to be told.
Do you ever base your characters on real people in your life?
Not at a general rule, but sometime, the main character, if he is hot. I’ve had some hot guys in my day.
What authors inspire your writing?
Virginia Henley, Elizabeth Lowell, Lisa Kleypas, just to name a few.
What kind of books do you like to read?
Funny. High heat romance. I’m not partial to exotica, but I love heat.
How have your real life experiences influenced your writing?
My life experiences are reflected in a great deal of my writing.
What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I love to read. I actually love to read more than I love to write, so if I’m not doing one, I’m doing the other.
What was your road to publishing like? Tell us about it.
Very smooth. I submitted two manuscripts and was told I wrote for a niche market. I went to my school, they offered to publish my books, and the rest is history.
How did you come up with the title of your book?
I don’t stress about the title; it pretty much represents the story.
Is your book a standalone or a series? I do have a series, these two books are standalones, although the paranormal is a sequel to a prior book.
Black Magic Man Blurb:
In the village of La Souf, Jean Louis is known as “Black Magic Man,” but his feats of magic as a sorcerer are nothing compared to the abilities he keeps hidden from human eyes. Jean Louis is under the tutelage of a Master Magician, and telepathy is only one of his many talents. It’s a talent that leads him to beautiful, sensual Solange Esnard, who instantly triggers all Jean’s primal urges. He recognizes in Lange the spirit of his long-gone love, but convincing her of that will take every bit of skill and talent he has, maybe even his death.
Solange has known about the powers of the Black Magic Man ever since she was a child. She has no reason to believe she would attract the attention of one, especially one as powerful as Jean Louis. She is happily married and loves her husband to death. When she is subjected to the unwelcome attention of Jean Louis, will she be strong enough to pit her will against that of a Black Magic Man? Only love, true cunning, and a bit of luck may possibly prove her successful in this battle for the one she love.
In the village of La Souf, Jean Louis is known as “Black Magic Man,” but his feats of magic as a sorcerer are nothing compared to the abilities he keeps hidden from human eyes. Jean Louis is under the tutelage of a Master Magician, and telepathy is only one of his many talents. It’s a talent that leads him to beautiful, sensual Solange Esnard, who instantly triggers all Jean’s primal urges. He recognizes in Lange the spirit of his long-gone love, but convincing her of that will take every bit of skill and talent he has, maybe even his death.
Solange has known about the powers of the Black Magic Man ever since she was a child. She has no reason to believe she would attract the attention of one, especially one as powerful as Jean Louis. She is happily married and loves her husband to death. When she is subjected to the unwelcome attention of Jean Louis, will she be strong enough to pit her will against that of a Black Magic Man? Only love, true cunning, and a bit of luck may possibly prove her successful in this battle for the one she love.
One Dance With A Stranger Blurb:
Mesmerized by the sensuous moves of the stranger who danced with her at the Lucian Club, Caitlynn Pilgrim has been trying for almost two years to get him out of her mind, with no success. Until that night, she was perfectly happy with her single life and was not looking for a man to complicate it, but this stranger with his seductive moves has her rethinking that decision. So, for over a year, she has been returning to the club, hoping to run into him and have one more dance with him. Alas, Caitlynn does not know the stranger's name or even what he looks like. She was so taken with dancing with him, she’d neglected to look into his face, and when she was suddenly called away by her friend, Esther, she’d returned to pick up where she left off only to find him gone.
Andre Cunningham burns with memories of the beautiful, passionate woman he danced with two years ago at the club. He had spotted her as soon as she walked in, waving her hand in the air. He’d danced up to her and, without uttering a word, fitted his body against hers. They moved together as one. She was as fluid as honey, weaving her magic over him, until he was intoxicated. Just as he was about to ask her name, she separated herself from him and went to talk to her friend… she did not return… he was devastated. From that day to now, he has haunted the club every chance he gets, searching for his mysterious dancer, but so far, it has been an effort in futility. This Labor Day will be two years since that unforgettable dance. He hopes this will be the night he reconnects with his mysterious dancer, even if he has to search every corner of the Club. He will not give up until he finds her. She has branded him with her magic, and ruined him for all others.
Mesmerized by the sensuous moves of the stranger who danced with her at the Lucian Club, Caitlynn Pilgrim has been trying for almost two years to get him out of her mind, with no success. Until that night, she was perfectly happy with her single life and was not looking for a man to complicate it, but this stranger with his seductive moves has her rethinking that decision. So, for over a year, she has been returning to the club, hoping to run into him and have one more dance with him. Alas, Caitlynn does not know the stranger's name or even what he looks like. She was so taken with dancing with him, she’d neglected to look into his face, and when she was suddenly called away by her friend, Esther, she’d returned to pick up where she left off only to find him gone.
Andre Cunningham burns with memories of the beautiful, passionate woman he danced with two years ago at the club. He had spotted her as soon as she walked in, waving her hand in the air. He’d danced up to her and, without uttering a word, fitted his body against hers. They moved together as one. She was as fluid as honey, weaving her magic over him, until he was intoxicated. Just as he was about to ask her name, she separated herself from him and went to talk to her friend… she did not return… he was devastated. From that day to now, he has haunted the club every chance he gets, searching for his mysterious dancer, but so far, it has been an effort in futility. This Labor Day will be two years since that unforgettable dance. He hopes this will be the night he reconnects with his mysterious dancer, even if he has to search every corner of the Club. He will not give up until he finds her. She has branded him with her magic, and ruined him for all others.
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