Guest Author Michele Jones with Romance Under Wraps #PNR #Egyptology

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Mae Clair

Looking for something different? Look no further! Michele Jones, my guest today, combines curses, Egyptology, romance and a museum in her debut release, ROMANCE UNDER WRAPS. I read this shortly after it came out, sucked in by the intriguing blend of elements. You can find my review on Amazon. In the meantime, please welcome Michele with her first full-length novel. As we all know, the first is always special 🙂

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Thanks Mae for having me. For those of you who don’t know me, I have been writing for years; short stories, memoirs, poems, and cookbooks. Suspense, mystery, thriller, and paranormal have always been the theme. The next logical step for me, a full length novel.

When my sister, Staci, told me about an a PNR anthology that was looking for authors, well, I just had to do it. Vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, gargoyles―all part of the set. I wanted to be different―that’s what sparked me to choose a mummy. And the rest shall we say is history. I know, boo hiss groan, terrible pun, but I couldn’t resist. I love a pun, no matter how good or bad. Image of hieroglyphics

Romance Under Wraps, my first novel, was released earlier this month. It was a bittersweet moment for me. The excitement of the release energized me, but after the final edits were complete, I felt as though I lost a friend.

We’ve all heard about the mummy’s curse. Death, destruction, bad luck, sickness. But what if the tables were turned? What if the mummy were cursed, and not those involved with the tomb and its contents? A plot was born.

As a western Pennsylvania resident, Pittsburgh is close to my heart. Naturally, my novel takes place there, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History sets the stage for the plot. A big shout out to the museum for helping me with my research, and permitting me to use the museum in the book.

When myth meets reality, worlds collide. Suspense, peril, and a love story that transcends time.

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History gets an Egyptian installation, and it seems to come with the ubiquitous mummy’s curse. Death and destruction abound. But the real curse is on the mummy’s advisor—he must teach the mummy how to pass forty-three judgments or find the reincarnated queen and win her love—or they are doomed to continue reawakening every century to try all over again.

A Peek Inside

The gods had truly blessed him. Dene closed his eyes and relived the moment. He pictured her black hair fanned out beneath her, her green eyes darkening then closing, her olive skin luminescent in the moonlight. One after another, the erotic images swam through his mind.

He bolted up, breathless. He wasn’t thinking about his queen.

He was thinking about Tayla.

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Romance Under Wraps is available now from Amazon

Author Bio:

Michele Jones lives in Western Pennsylvania with her husband and two spoiled dogs. Along with her writing; family, cooking, and sports are her passions. She is a diehard Penguin, Steeler, and Pirate fan―really, a diehard anything-Pittsburgh fan.

Michele writes memoirs, short stories, romance, and poetry, but her passion lies in writing paranormal, suspense, and thrillers. All of her work features strong, capable heroines; dashing, honorable heroes; and dark, dangerous villains embroiled in mysterious, perilous situations to keep readers fascinated from her first word to her last. You can follow her online at www.michele-jones.com.

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33 thoughts on “Guest Author Michele Jones with Romance Under Wraps #PNR #Egyptology”

carmens007 on May 24, 2016 at 4:18 AM said:

Dear Mae’s fans/followers/fellow authors,
I nominated Mae’s blog for an annual award. Knowing Mae, I am sure she was too shy to spread the word. Please, follow the link I am leaving bellow. I I posted about this competition for bloggers and there’s a link taking you to where the event takes place. Please, vote for her. It’s done only once!
Here’s the link
http://shadowspastmystery.blogspot.ro/2016/05/vote-now-annual-bloggers-bash-awards.html

I nominated her for the Best Pal category. Scroll down the page and you will find the category and her name. May Mae win! Thank you!!!!

Now, regarding your first release, Michele, it sounds really intriguing. Well, mummy’s curse has fascinated people for a long time. Right to my TBR list. Best pf luck with finding new fans!

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- Mae Clair on May 24, 2016 at 12:25 PM said:
  
  Carmen, you’re so sweet for sharing that information and for nominating me in the first place. Thank you so much my friend! 🙂
  
  And thank you for checking out Michele’s release. You can’t go wrong with mummies and Egyptology!
  
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  - Sue Coletta on May 24, 2016 at 12:47 PM said:
    
    Already did it. When I saw your name listed I was thrilled for you.
    
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  - Mae Clair on May 25, 2016 at 12:22 PM said:
    
    Thanks, Sue. That’s so sweet of you. And very thoughtful of Carmen. I have such great blogging buddies 🙂
    
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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 1:31 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Carmen. I am going to vote for Mae now. Thanks for checking out her blog and for your comment. Writing this book has taught me a lot that I didn’t know about ancient Egypt.
  
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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 1:49 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Carmen. The mummy’s curse fascinated me too. That’s what sparked the idea for the story. I hope you enjoy it.
  
  I just went over and voted for Mae. What an honor. Best of luck, Mae.
  
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karenmalena on May 24, 2016 at 5:28 AM said:

I am fortunate to know Michele through my writer’s group. She is incredibly talented in many ways: writing, editing, great ideas and being a friend. I cannot wait to read this book, as I saw her going through the motions while writing, and heard enough about the story to be totally intrigued. So good seeing her in here. As always Miss Mae, excellent job!

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- Mae Clair on May 24, 2016 at 12:26 PM said:
  
  Hi, Karen! Great to have you drop by. I didn’t realize you and Michele were in the same writer’s group. You’ll enjoy the book. It’s a very cool blend of elements. Thanks for visiting and commenting! 🙂
  
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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 1:35 PM said:
  
  Hi Karen. Thanks for the kind words. I have met several other writers that share our passion. Writing groups are a writers best friend, and great writers from our writing group. I hope you enjoy you are one of the many talented writes and friends I have met along the way. I hope you enjoy the book.
  
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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 1:54 PM said:
  
  Thanks for the kind word, Karen. I’m blessed to have met you and many talented writers through our writing group. Each of them in some small way have made me a better writer and have helped me hone my craft. Writing groups are a great resource for all writers, they provide you with feedback, and ideas to help you grow as a writer.
  
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Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 7:48 AM said:

Thanks for having me. I enjoyed writing this book, and have moved onto my next project.

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- Mae Clair on May 24, 2016 at 12:26 PM said:
  
  You’re welcome, Michele. And I’ll be looking forward to the next one!
  
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Julie Holmes, author on May 24, 2016 at 8:39 AM said:

Sounds like a great twist on the cliche, Michele! Another to add to my TBR list!

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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 10:07 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Julie. I wanted to do something different. I hope you enjoy it.
  
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- Mae Clair on May 24, 2016 at 12:27 PM said:
  
  I know Michele will enjoying hearing that, Julie! 🙂
  There’s something about books set in a museum that naturally attract me. I would have loved to have worked in a museum, but, alas… 🙂
  
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S.K. Nicholls on May 24, 2016 at 10:02 AM said:

I love anything Egypt. Romance is normally my thing, but I would read this for my love of the Egyptian culture and mythology even if it’s fiction. 🙂

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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 10:09 AM said:
  
  I am also fascinated by the Egyptian culture and mythology. I brought some of the truth into Romance Under Wraps, it’s always good to learn something.
  
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- Mae Clair on May 24, 2016 at 12:28 PM said:
  
  The parts related to Egyptian culture and mythology are fascinating, Susan. My guess is that Michele did a lot of research on those aspects, which is always fun and adds so much to the story!
  
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  - Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 1:56 PM said:
    
    I did hundreds of hours of research. Some for the book, some just for me. I encourage all writers to do their research, it’s amazing how much you can learn when you decide to write a book.
    
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Staci Troilo on May 24, 2016 at 11:07 AM said:

I’ve known Michele since the day I was born. (She’s my sister!) So proud of you Michele. Congrats on your first release.

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- Mae Clair on May 24, 2016 at 12:29 PM said:
  
  And because of you, now I know Michele, too! 🙂
  Thanks for dropping by, Staci. I know you’re very proud of your sis! 🙂
  
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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 1:58 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Staci. I must say, if it weren’t for you and your encouragement, I would never have written this book. I love the paranormal, but romance isn’t my strong suit. I;m glad that I had you to encourage me, and to let me bounce ideas off of. I couldn’t have a better sister. ❤
  
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Sue Coletta on May 24, 2016 at 12:49 PM said:

Congratulations on your debut, Michelle!!! The story sounds fascinating.

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- Michele Jones on May 24, 2016 at 1:59 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Sue. Egyptology is extremely fascinating. I learned so much writing this novel.
  
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- Mae Clair on May 25, 2016 at 12:22 PM said:
  
  And the first ones are always so special! 🙂
  
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Joan Hall on May 25, 2016 at 6:48 AM said:

Michele, this is such an exciting time for you! The twist on the curse sounds intriguing!

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- Mae Clair on May 25, 2016 at 12:24 PM said:
  
  Thanks for visiting to check out Michele’s release, Joan. It’s lovely to have you drop by. She really managed a unique blend of elements in this story!
  
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- Michele Jones on May 25, 2016 at 2:05 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Joan. It really has been a long time in the making. I loved the twist I put on the curse, and I hope the readers will too.
  
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sherry fundin (@sherryfundin) on May 25, 2016 at 8:16 AM said:

I am always looking for a book with a new twist and I like the sound of this one. Nice to meet you Michele.
sherry @ fundinmental

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- Mae Clair on May 25, 2016 at 12:24 PM said:
  
  Thanks for visiting, Sherry! 🙂 I really enjoyed the play on Egyptology in this one!
  
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- Michele Jones on May 25, 2016 at 2:06 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Sherry. I wanted to do something different in the paranormal realm. I hope you will enjoy the spin I put on the “Mummy’s Curse”.
  
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Emma on June 1, 2016 at 1:14 PM said:

You had me at curses and Egyptology. I love the sound of this story.

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- Mae Clair on June 1, 2016 at 1:17 PM said:
  
  It’s an intriguing blend, Emma. Like you, if I hear curses and Egyptology, I’m on board!
  
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