Today I am pleased to have Jaye Marie with me on Fiction Favorites. She has a new book titled Ghost of a Chance now available on amazon. So, Jaye, the post is yours.
Thank you, John. Let’s get right into an excerpt that will give your readers an idea of what they can expect.
Excerpt: The Showdown
A faint whisper of flowers greeted me when I opened the front door, but I thought nothing of it at the time. Jane’s perfume still lingered, even after her departure.
My mind was busy, wanting to check out some estate agents. I decided to make coffee before switching on my iPad. I filled the kettle and noticed somebody had moved the rubbish bin. I lifted the lid and found it empty but didn’t recall doing it. I probably had, but my brain was nothing like reliable these days.
Back in the living room, I was about to sit down when I thought I heard a noise upstairs. It sounded like someone closing the wardrobe door.
My detective alarm system had been dormant for so long, and for a moment, I didn’t know what to do. Was there someone upstairs, or did I imagine it? Perhaps it was coming from next door?
Then a floorboard creaked. It was the one by the bedroom door, and I knew I had a visitor.
I made my way to the bottom of the stairs and listened. The silence was deafening, made more so by my straining to hear something. I heard nothing to suggest there was anyone up there. I made my way up the stairs, pausing on the landing. Which room should I check first?
Seconds before I made that decision, the spare room door opened. My breathing slowed as I waited to see what would happen next. It did occur to me that I should have just stormed in, the element of surprise. But it turned out to be me who was surprised.
The look on my wife’s face was a picture when she walked through the door and found me standing with my mouth hanging open.
‘What are you doing here, David?’
Not a terrific way to start, I thought, annoyance raising its head at the sheer affrontery. ‘I do still live here, you know. More to the point, what are you doing here?’
We stood on the landing, several feet apart. Neither of us was happy to see the remains of our once beautiful relationship.
‘None of your business…’ she said, passing me on the way to the stairs.
I watched as she tried her best to stomp down the stairs with attitude, but the large suitcase she dragged behind her spoiled the effect.
I wanted to say so much, so what do you think came out of my mouth?
Mr. Nasty, that’s who.
‘Before you go, Jane, leave your keys on the hall table; I am selling this place.’
She looked up at me, an unreadable expression on her face. ‘You enjoyed that, didn’t you?’
I had already regretted it, so I decided to be honest. It wouldn’t hurt, especially now. ‘No, actually, I didn’t.’
‘Then why say it? Or were you trying to hurt me?’
So, it had hurt. I had given up trying to reason with Ms. Hard as Nails, convinced she couldn’t care less about anything, especially me.
‘In a way, I suppose I was trying to hurt you. A vain attempt to make you feel as bad as I do.’
Neither of us spoke. We stared at each other with a mixture of frustration and desperation (mine)
‘Get down here, David, and put the kettle on. We need to talk…’
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Blurb
A damaged detective, out of a job
A relationship on the rocks
What does the future hold for David Snow?
Just when he thought life couldn’t get any worse
A ghost with a grudge adds to his pain
A ghost hell-bent on stopping him from rebuilding his life…
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Biography
I came to writing rather late but have always loved reading books. For someone who loathes computers with a passion, and I suspect this is mutual, I have managed to master the beast well enough to publish our own books.
I enjoy reading many different genres, so was very surprised to discover a passion for detective thrillers. I have written four of them to date, with more to follow.
I also enjoy running a joint website/blog with my writer sister, Anita Dawes, and meeting all the lovely people who drop in to say hello!
My other love is bonsai, and my small trees demand a lot of attention in the growing season, or they will die. Sometimes, it is just like having children!
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Jaye Marie’s LINKS:
Email: jayemarie01@btinternet.com
Website: https://jenanita01.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaydawes2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doubletrouble44/
Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/author/show/8638857.Jaye_Marie
Amazon Author page:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jaye-Marie/e/B00O2ZUFOK
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/anitajaydawes
Ghost of a Chance Pre-Order Links:
UK: amzn.to/3QGfg2f
US: amzn.to/3xpFWh3
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Thanks, Jaye, and best wishes on your tour
Thank you so much for being a part of launching my book, John. I loved being here!
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Loved having you. 😁
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Bless you!
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[…] Take it away, John and we will see you THERE […]
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Thank you for the terrific words and review, Jaye. 😊
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Glad to share, John…
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Thank you for sharing, Michael
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I love ghosts, and also stories about them. :-)) Thanks for the feature, John!Have a nice day! xx Michael
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Thank you for supporting Jaye today, Michael.
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My pleasure, John! Thank you as well! xx Michael
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Thank you so much for your interest, Michael…
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Thank you, Charles
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Thank you so much, Charles…
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Congratulations to Jaye Marie! Thanks for sharing, John.
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Thank you, Jill. 😊
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Thank you, Jill… lovely to see you here!
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Thank you for sharing Jaye’s post today, Chris.
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My pleasure, John 😃
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Long time no see, Chris… thanks for sharing my news!
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My pleasure, Jaye 🤗
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Thanks Chris…
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Congrats to Ms Jaye Marie on her new book!
Dan, you chose an excellent speaker, I’ll have to check in on her books!
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Thank you, GP. 😊
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Thank you for commenting GP, lovely to meet you!
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Same here!
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All the best with the new book.
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Thank you, Craig.
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Thank you for your kind wishes, Craig, means a lot to me…
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All the best to Jaye Marie for her latest release! Sharing to help spread the word.
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Thank you, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Thank you so much, Liz… lovely to meet you!
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You’re welcome! Good to meet you, two.
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Huge congrats on your new release, Jaye! Wishing you much success! Hugs 💕🙂
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John, thanks for sharing 💕🙂
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Thanks for the support, Harmony.
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Thank you, Harmony. 😁
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Thank you so much, Harmony, for the good wishes and the hugs!
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Congrats, Jaye! 🙂
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Thanks, Tim
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Thanks, Tim, lovely to meet you!
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Perfect time of year for a ghost story. Congratulations and best wishes, Jaye!
John, thanks for hosting.
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Thanks, Staci.
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Thank you so much, Staci. I feel honoured to be here…
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Congratulations, Jaye. I wish you all the best. This one sounds like the perfect Halloween read. I’ll be checking it out. Thank you, John, for helping to promote Jaye’s book.
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My pleasure, Gwen
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Thank you for such lovely comments, Gwen. I hope you enjoy reading it!
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I enjoyed this excerpt, Jaye! I’m curious about these two and what their problems are. Thanks, John, for hosting!
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Thanks, Jan
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I’m glad you enjoyed the excerpt, Jan. Thanks for being here!
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I liked the excerpt, Jaye Marie. Best of luck with the novel.
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Thank you for your good wishes, and so glad you liked the excerpt!
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Congrats on your latest release 🙂 I enjoyed the excerpt and picked up my preorder. Thanks for hosting, John!
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Lovely to see you here, Denise… Thank you for your good wishes!
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That excerpt felt so real and raw. Poor David. I have this book on preorder and look forward to reading. The cover is fabulously creepy. Congrats to Jaye and thanks for hosting, John.
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Thank you, Diana
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Thank you for such lovely comments, Diana… Bless you…
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Thank you again for hosting day two of the tour, John. I am really overwhelmed by so many good wishes…
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These guys are the best. Glad you had a terrific stop. 😁
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I am overwhelmed, John. People are so kind…
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An excellent excerpt Jaye and thanks for hosting John…hugsxx
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Thank you, Sally. 😁
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Thanks again, Sally…
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Oooh… that sounds like a wonderful read! Thank you, John, for hosting Jaye and giving us a glimpse of what to expect in this latest book.
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May pleasure, Dale. 😁
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Hi John, it’s great to see Jaye Marie making the rounds. Thanks for hosting her. This book sounds very interesting.
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It does. Thanks, Robbie.
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Great to see you part of Jaye’s blog tour John. Congrats again to Jaye 🙂
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Thank you, Debby.
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