1. I hear you have wolf-turned-pet in one of your Westerns. Tell us about the book.

No Luck At All is a western romance set in the mid-1800s. The story centers around Creel Weston and his new wife, Racine. Creel is a Colorado rancher who went to Boston to obtain a medical degree. They met at dinner party hosted by Racine’s father, who was also Creel’s mentor, and Creel was instantly smitten with her, so much that he decided he wasn’t leaving Boston without her. But unbeknownst to him, Racine suffered deep emotional scars, so much that her father intervened and blackmailed Creel into marrying her, before Creel had a chance to propose. The wedding takes place, and they leave Boston for Creel’s home in Colorado. During an overnight stay in Denver, things come to a head and both realize they have made mistakes and unfairly judged the other…until someone from Creel’s past causes Racine’s doubt to return.

No Luck At All Amazon Buy Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0064R6NVI

 

2. Why did you include a wolf in this book?

I have always had a soft spot for animals. Dogs and horses are my favorite, and with the internet, it’s easy to find cute pictures of each. And other animals. Honestly, if I was a lot younger, I’d have a barnyard filled with animals. I also liked “The Roadrunner/Wile E. Coyote” cartoons and Sully’s wolf on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Sully’s wolf was always a joy to see on the screen, and I couldn’t help but think it’d be fun to incorporate one into one of my stories, and that story was Racine’s story.

When I originally wrote No Luck At All, Creel was the bulk of the story, but when I went back for revisions, Racine kicked Creel aside and took over. And as she did, it became apparent she needed something to love, something that would return that love and not judge her. Remembering Sully’s wolf, I thought it’d be fun for Racine to have one as a pet. Of course, she didn’t raise Wyle from a pup. He showed up at her homestead in need of food and help, and though Creel cautioned she couldn’t keep a wild animal, she did. And Wyle loved her unconditionally.

While I don’t have a wolf for a pet (I actually considered a wolf mix many years ago), I do have Harley. He’s a Great Pyrenees/Dutch Shephard rescue who’s been with us for 5 years. Before him, we had a female German Shephard, Nova. She was another rescue and with me almost every day for 12 years. Needless to say, she was my girl and spoiled.  One of my fondest memories of her: when I vacuumed and phone rang, she barked to let me know.

Before Nova was Rip, a male German Shephard who was also my baby (we got him as a pup, and I carried him everywhere until I could no longer lift him), and Tasha, a Husky/German Shepherd mix. She hated Rip when I brought him home, but the two soon became inseparable. When she had to have overnight surgery, Rip was so heartbroken and mad that she wasn’t with him that he turned destructive until she came home. Other pets included parakeets, one of which we hand-tamed, but my pups will always be near and dear to my heart.

 

3. What other books have you written?

No Luck At All is part of the Weston Family series. Other books in the series are:

Luck of the Draw Blurb:

Royce Weston knows firsthand women are exceptional liars, especially the one who has wormed her way into his family’s good graces by claiming amnesia. Since Paige didn’t heed his advice at the poker tables, he reasons a bit of friendly persuasion is needed to send her packing. But when she matches him trick for trick and has his ranch hands jumping to please her, Royce is thoroughly disgusted. A simpering miss she is not. Sassy and daring, if only she’d give him a reason to trust her…

Paige Morgan knows Royce Weston despises her. But on his family’s ranch, populated only by males, he seems to be the only one who knows about her past…a past she can’t remember. Until he tells her what he knows, she isn’t going anywhere. And if along the way she manages to tame this rough and tough cowboy, so much the better. Any girl will admit it’s not how you play your cards, it’s the Luck of the Draw that counts.

Luck of the Draw Amazon Buy Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0063VOS4E

Lady Luck Blurb:

Lucas Weston is living proof of the damage a woman can cause. Determined to keep another miss from running roughshod over his heart, Lucas has garnered the reputation of a man who favors flirting and wild times between the sheets. When he’s roped into escorting Missy back to her home in San Francisco, he isn’t too pleased, until he discovers she uses her poker-playing, whiskey-swilling ways to hide her own fears. What they might be, he doesn’t know, but he’s going to find out. Drawn to her from the start, Missy represents the opportunity for the life fate cheated him seven years ago.

Missy Morgan has lived by a rigid set of rules for so long she knows no other way. Fate has dealt her more losing hands than she cares to remember. But she has Lady Luck and her family. For them she’ll remain strong, until a handsome cowboy challenges her way of life. Against her will, she’s drawn to Lucas’ blue eyes and honesty. Would it be so terrible if she put her trust in him? The odds say yes, but something else says no. Only a fool would gamble on Lucas’ goodness. And she’s not a fool. Or is she?

Lady Luck Amazon Buy Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0063WCXO0

Bring Me Luck Blurb:

Grief and guilt are as much a part of Jess Jansen as riding herd. Twenty-two years he’s longed for the woman who ran out on him, and now his luck is about to change. Needing a place to hole up during a thunderstorm, the Lazy K looks to be a safe haven. There’s a barn―and a body with soft curves and sapphire eyes he’d know anywhere.

Rachael Weston is a bundle of nerves when Jess suddenly appears at her door. He shunned her once and will again if she foolishly welcomes him back into her life. But when Jess proves innocent of wrongdoing, Rachael fears revealing to him the one truth that just might cause him to turn his back on her―for good.

Bring Me Luck Amazon Buy Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B00OP5PT2U

 

4. How do you promote your books?

All of my books are sold exclusively through Amazon. For promotion, I use Amazon Ads and social media, mostly Facebook and Twitter.

 

5. Where can readers learn more about your books and connect with you online?

I always enjoy connecting with readers. To learn more about me or my books, please visit my website: www.JulieLence.com

I have a short story on my website that you can read, all the links to my books and, as owner of Cowboy Kisses, you can check out my blog dates and topics. Plus there are links for you to connect with me.

Thank you for having me as your guest this month, Marcia. It’s truly a pleasure to work with you and to talk about pets.

 

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Julie is offering an ebook copy of No Luck At All to two readers who comment on her interview!

 

MARCIA: Thank you, Julie, for being my March interviewee and for offering your ebook to two lucky commenters! I really enjoy romances that feature pets and animals and look forward to reading yours!

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