A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Julia Ann Charpentier is a freelance writer and editor. She has credits in desktop, regional, and national publications.
E-mail: juliacharpentier@aol.com
Website: www.juliacharpentier.com
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This eclectic collection of thirty short stories offers the reader glimpses into the paranormal and the unknown workings of the human mind in love. From preordained relationships to hauntings and self- discoveries, every selection portrays a woman at a critical moment or turning point in her life. These windows to hidden realms within the psyche delve into the past, the present, and the future, illustrating the emotional power of romance as it influences and motivates. To be taken in bits and pieces but not to be taken lightly.
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Print Add to Cart $12.81 Download Add to Cart $4.50 A night of love with a popular songwriter leaves Jade Ramone longing for a man out of reach. Eleven years later the memory of his touch haunts her dreams and stirs her fantasies. Cass Donovan is her sweet obsession, a lover who stole her virginity and romanticized her youth. She returns with sophistication and a pen name to interview him for a music magazine. An evening of romance leads to his hotel room suite. Compelled by attraction neither can ignore, they renew their friendship in the quiet, discreet hours of the sultry Memphis night. In his arms she discovers insatiable passion. Cass remembers the girl he loved and releases her with reluctance when ethics forces them to keep their relationship professional. Domineering parents and a broken marriage tarnished Jade's outlook, making her insecure. Cynical of the music business, Cass abandoned his career. Under the sobering influence of maturity can they find young love once again? |
An exclusive interview with Julia Ann Charpentier
Where do you live?
Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee.
Where can fans write to you?
juliacharpentier@aol.com
What inspired your biography on Rudolph Valentino?
My admiration for the actor.
What was your "writer's" day like when working on this book?
I researched this bio-bibliography over the course of ten years. After publishing numerous articles, I realized I had learned enough about Valentino to write a book.
Tell us about your family.
They're distantly supportive.
Do you have any pets?
A black Bombay cat.
What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time?
Movies, music, long walks.
Who's your favorite author?
No favorites. I read the work of a lot of authors.
What's your favorite book?
No single book comes to mind.
What's your favorite movie?
"Jumanji" with Robin Williams (don't ask).
Where's your favorite place?
I love Southern California.
What place, that you haven't already visited, would you like to visit?
I'd like to see England and Australia.
What's your favorite kind of music?
I listen to soft rock.
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