Friday, February 7, 2014

Yay, there's only 6 more weeks of winter! Post by Jessica E. Subject & Giveaway!

Hello everyone! It's great to be a part of this blog with some of my other Canadian Romance Authors! :)

As I write this post, it is snowing outside. Again. And I just shoveled!

While snow is part of winter in Canada, I don't remember having snow banks this high since I was a child. Last winter we barely had any snow, which hurt the farmers' crops around here. But not only have we had a lot of snow fall, we've also had record breaking temperatures. As in, it's free-zing! Now, these temps seem to happen every five years based on my daughter's life (her first winter, winter in kindergarten, and this year).


Do I include winter in any of my stories? Rarely. Actually, I try to avoid writing about winter. Though, I have included this c-c-cold season in some of my stories.


Celestial Seduction - takes place in Ottawa during the winter
Sudden Breakaway - takes place at a hockey game
Accidental Romance - starts during the fall harvest and continues over Christmas
Hey, Santa - takes place just before Christmas

So, yes, there is winter and snow in my stories. I think I write these stories over the summer when it's really hot. That time of year, I wish for days like this. But, right now, I'm dreaming of blue skies and spring flowers.





Giveaway!!

What season do you prefer stories to take place in? Leave your answer below along with your email address for your chance to WIN winner's choice of one of the four above stories in ebook format. 

No purchase necessary. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest is international. Good luck!

About Jessica E. Subject

Jessica Subject is the author of contemporary and science fiction romance, ranging from sweet to sexy. In her stories, you could meet clones, or a sexy alien or two. You may even be transported to another planet for a romantic rendezvous. And if you’re looking for something really steamy, check out her erotica stories written as Paisley Brown.

When Jessica isn’t reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk. Fast. But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall nearby.

Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers.

16 comments:

  1. My preferred season for stories (and life) is summer. It's sexier when the clothing comes off.

    kesummer69(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Yes, definitely sexier when the clothes come off. :-)

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  2. Here in Michigan, we're "enjoying" the same weather as you are, Jessica. Record amounts of snow, though our temps are moderated by being close to Lake Michigan. I like stories set in any season. In winter, the H&H can cuddle in front of a fire, which can lead to all kinds of things. :) (Leave me out of the giveaway. I have all those books. Loved them, btw.)

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    1. Thank you, Diane! Yes, any season can work for romance. Gotta warm up somehow. ;)

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  3. I prefer spring or summer so I can discuss flowers and gardens.

    Liza2write@yahoo.com

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    1. Great choice, Liza! My black thumb doesn't allow me to discuss gardens, though I do like to look at them. :-)

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  4. Hi Jessica!
    Your snowy stories sound lovely. :-)
    I too can remember the snowbanks being this high when I was a kid. It was great because we would slide down the hills at the foot of everyone's driveways on the way home to and from school...ah the good old winter days. LOL
    It's a good old fashioned winter in Ontario. Woohoo!
    I love stories in all kinds of seasons but if I was to pick a snowy story it would include a "snowbound trapped in a cabin" scenario. *grin*
    Hugs!
    jan

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    1. Hi Jan! Yes, I remember getting in trouble for sliding down a great big hill on the way home from school. Someone had called my parents before I even reached the house. LOL

      Love the snowbound idea! They have to warm each other up somehow! ;)

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  5. Man, as a kid we couldn't get away with anything. lolol

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  6. I've been contemplating a "snowed in a cabin" story ... with all this freakin' snow, how could I not! LOL We've hit record breaking amounts of snow this year on more than one occasion.

    Have read 3 of the 4 stories, Jess. Love love! :D

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    1. Thank you, Kacey! Yes, it is such an intriguing concept, and the thought will definitely bring the head on cold days like we've been having. I truly want the snow to just disappear once it is spring. :)

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    2. Snow snow go away...*jan singing* while she awaits another dumping of snow *le sigh* But we will trudge through this right ladies??? Spring will arrive...unless we go straight into summer heatwaves...noooooo! lolol

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  7. I'm worried about the flooding this Spring when all this melts. The homes in town, can't even see their front windows for instance, because the snow piles are so high.
    We should be fine, since our houses on this land are higher on a hill so the water will run downhill, but I do worry about others whose homes might not be able to handle the melt.
    Hope we all fair well too !

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    1. Yes, I worry about the same thing, Kacey and Jan. With all this snow, if it melts too fast, there's going to be a lot of flooding. The river here is going to be a mess, and the bridges across it will be covered. *fingers crossed* it melts slowly, or it just disappears. ;)

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  8. Congratulations to Liza, who wins her choice of one of my hot winter romances! :)

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