I’m delighted to
welcome friend, fellow blogger and author Jemi Fraser to Thoughts in Progress today
to talk about her new series, Bloo Moose, and the release of the
first three books in that series.
These books are captivating,
and you can’t help but smile while you’re reading them. Here’s a little synopsis
of each before Jemi tells how the series came about.
Welcome to Bloo
Moose, Vermont where love is worth the risk! Small-town contemporary romance
with an element of suspense. Each book is a stand-alone read.
Reaching For Normal
She’s no damsel in distress. He’s no Prince Charming. But if they don’t team up it won’t be only wolves
that’ll be dying.
Reaching For Risks
One Reno List for
the B&B. One Risk List for herself. One sexy retailer who should be the
last one she wants.
Reaching For Everything
Please join me in
giving Jemi a warm welcome to Thoughts. Welcome, Jemi. Please tell us what
inspired you to write this series?
Thanks so much for
having me on the blog today, Mason!
This series has
been in my head and heart for years. The town of Bloo Moose developed around
two core families - the LaChance family who run the main fishing/camping lodge
and the Fortini family who run the best restaurant in town.
The inspiration for
the town came from the small towns surrounding my small city in Northern
Ontario. While Bloo Moose is in Vermont, the climate and wildlife are pretty
similar. I love small-town romance and love series where each book shares a setting,
but the characters change with each book.
What was your
writing process like and how did the pandemic effect that?
I tend to write in
short bursts throughout the day. Life is always busy, busy, busy so I’ve
learned to dive in whenever I’ve got the chance. Characters walk around in my
head for a few weeks (or years) before they’re ready to jump onto the page.
The pandemic has
changed a lot. Our community has been vigilant about physical distancing and
taking care of our vulnerable people (yay!) so we’ve been mostly at home. I’ve
been providing childcare which explains part of the busy, busy, busy - but it
also explains the reason the pandemic hasn’t been able to topple my mental
health! Kids are so often the very best of us and my life is always filled with
fun!
Jemi, thanks for
joining us today and sharing this insight into your wonderful series. I have to
say the settings in your books adds another element that draws you in quickly.
Author Jemi Fraser |
Jemi lives in Northern Ontario, Canada where snow
is always a topic of conversation and the autumn leaves make everything better.
For more on Jemi and her writing, you can connect
with her on the following sites:
Thanks everyone for stopping by today during Jemi’s
visit. I hope you’ll stop by later this week for my review of these delightful
stories. Do you enjoy storylines with a small-town feel where you get to know more
townspeople as the series continues?
HUGE congratulations to Jemi - and thank you for featuring her here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue!! :)
DeleteCongratulations, Jemi! Glad the kids have kept you amused rather than driving you to drink.
ReplyDeleteLOL - me too!! :)
DeleteGreat interview, for which thanks, both! I always enjoy learning about how different authors go about doing what they do. Congratulations, Jemi, and I wish you much success.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Margot!
DeleteIf you're providing childcare, I'm amazed you had time to write.
ReplyDeleteIt does make for busy days - but definitely fun!
DeleteThanks for sharing your inspiration for the setting of your story, Jemi. That's great that you catch time to write when you can. Congrats on your new book!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Natalie! Those little minutes do add up in the long run - and keep me focused on the story!
DeleteThanks again, Mason for hosting Bloo Moose on release day!!
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of "Small-town contemporary romance with an element of suspense." Best Wishes for all releases!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Virginia! The books have been fun to write - and I hope they're fun to read!
DeleteSo excited for you, Jemi!
ReplyDeleteI like to write in short bursts, too. :)
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! I remember reading a post of yours a few years back about it - made me feel like I could do it!
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