Meet the Author ~ Jules Barnard

We are so excited to welcome Jules Barnard to our Meet the Author feature. Everybody stop in to say hello... Make sure to go all the way to the end of our interview, Jules was kind enough to include a teaser for her latest book, Fates Divided. 

Published work (Titles or series info )

In the contemporary Blue Series, I have four titles out: Deep Blue, Blue Crush, True Blue, and Blue Streak: A Blue Series Novella. (Deep Blue is currently FREE - Click HERE)

In the brand new Halven Rising Series, which is romantic fantasy, I just released Fates Divided.

What are you working on now?

New Blue, the last book in the Blue Series.

Do you get to write full time or do you also have a “day” job?

Full time, but I also take care of my kids in the afternoon. My husband helps out on the weekends so I can catch up on writing.

Favorite part of being an author?

Creating worlds I fall in love with and don’t have to leave if I don’t want to. I can continue the world with another book, or even create a spin off world if I want. But the best part of storytelling is when readers fall in love with the books too. If readers are excited for the next in the series, it makes writing the book that much more exciting.

Scariest part of being an author?

Oh man, putting a brand new book out there, hands down. That sort of contradicts my last answer, but it’s always terrifying waiting for the first rush of early reviews. I want to hide under the covers until it’s all over, haha!

Who are your favorites to read?

So many to choose from! I have favorites in paranormal, romantic fantasy, contemporary, literary fiction, and historical romance, which is a pretty wide spread. But I’ll rattle off a few you may have heard of: Richelle Mead, Jane Austin, Karen Chance, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Lisa Kleypas.

If you had $1 million to giveaway, what would you do with the money?

I would probably donate it to school programs. It freaks me out that our public schools have so few resources. The next generation will be running things, and I want those people educated.

If you had one super power, what would it be?

I don’t know if this is technically considered a superpower (unless you’re Edward from Twilight), but I would love it if I didn’t need sleep. That would make my life so much easier!

One piece of advice to an aspiring writer?

Finish the book, then start the next one. We become better storytellers with each novel.

Where can we find you?

Be sure to join my Facebook fan group, Jules’s Jewels, as well as “Follow” me on Amazon (links below)—two great places to stay informed of new releases and giveaways J

Website: http://www.julesbarnard.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/julesbarnardauthor
Jules Barnard Fan Group (FB): https://www.facebook.com/groups/665630090237673/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jules_barnard
Follow Jules on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1g8v0tr
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/julesbarnard
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/JulesAuthor/

Fates Divided

Elena Rosales has busted her ass to get into a good college. She’s the only one in her family ever to attend, and expectations are high. No pressure. But Elena’s got this one in the bag, because she’s as dependable as the molecules she studies, as reliable as the chemical reactions that comfort her in their predictability. Until they don’t. Elena has always wondered why her mother abandoned her on her first birthday. It’s not until she turns eighteen and her chemistry experiments go berserk that she learns the truth: Her mother wasn’t human, and the Fae are willing to harm those Elena loves if she doesn’t use her power over the elements to cure them of a deadly disease. Derek, Elena’s brooding neighbor, isn’t the friendliest guy, but he has access to an off-hours lab and is willing to help Elena create the antivirus. He has his own secrets to keep, and this business Elena is mixed up in could blow his cover. But when Elena and Derek get together, more than chemicals spark fire—and they soon discover just how complicated attraction can get when they find themselves on the other side of the portal, fighting for survival. Lives collide, and allegiance and love are tested, in Fates Divided. 

FATES DIVIDED links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1UKPOXr
iBooks: http://apple.co/1TG5sB5
B&N: http://bit.ly/1My0zcM
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1TG5f0J
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1Nx5XM0