Title:
Unsettled
Author:
S.C. Ellington
Published
December 3rd 2013
Sponsored
by
Blushing
Divas Book Reviews and Book Worms
Synopsis:
18+
New Adult Romance
After a
horrific breakup with her longtime boyfriend, Brooklyn Caldwell is
completely disenchanted with the notion of mingling with the opposite
sex. Damon Williams had been everything she thought she wanted…until
he wasn’t.
In an
attempt to escape her heartbreaking past, Brooklyn seeks refuge in
bustling Washington, D.C. where she folds into the fast paced society
unnoticed…until she meets a young entrepreneur, Logan Colton.
Brooklyn
is surprised to find that while she has been successful in keeping
the opposite sex at bay, somehow she is defenseless against Logan’s
confidence and charm—and it doesn’t hurt that he is absurdly
beautiful.
As much
as Logan didn’t plan on pursuing her, he is drawn to Brooklyn’s
muted beauty and her witty persona. For all his success, Logan is
ensnared in the coveted world of unequivocal wealth and power, but
behind closed doors is taunted by demons and an undeniable need to
atone for a monumental mistake.
As the
two embark on a tumultuous obstacle course saturated with unknown
twists and turns, Brooklyn is left to question whether she can endure
the journey ahead.
Purchase
Links:
Amazon
Barnes
& Noble
Social
Media Links
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SC-
About
The Author:
S.C.
Ellington is an up and coming author who enjoys expressing her
creativity through frequently writing contemporary romance novels
that readers can relate to.
Her
debut novel, Unsettled,
is the first installment in the Unsettled series.
Unsettled
is
an emotional and enthralling tale of two tormented souls, Logan
Colton and Brooklyn Caldwell, who attempt to find their way into one
another’s hearts, while embarking on a tumultuous obstacle course
saturated with twists and turns.
Aside
from writing, Ellington enjoys curling up with her e-reader and
absorbing herself in novels loaded with emotion, desire, and passion.
She also likes to spend sunny, wistful afternoons, in her hammock
thinking up new ideas for great stories.
Ellington
currently resides on the west coast with her beautiful family and
loving friends.
ALBUMS
THAT INSPIRED S.C. ELLINGTON’S UNSETTLED
ADELE:
21
BEYONCE:
4
ANTHONY
HAMILTON: AIN’T NOBODY WORRYIN
ALICIA
KEYS: THE ELEMENT OF FREEDOM
BOYZIIMEN:
II
MAROON
5: SUNDAY MORNING/OVEREXPOSED
FRANK
OCEAN: CHANNEL ORANGE
SIX60:
SIX60
BON
JOVI: THE CIRCLE
DRAKE:
NOTHING WAS THE SAME
USHER:
RAYMOND V. RAYMOND/SUPERSTAR
RHIANNA:
GOOD GIRL GONE BAD
MUSIQ
SOULCHILD: JUSLISEN/SOULSTAR/LOVANMUSIQ
MILEY
CYRUS: BANGERZ
MAXWELL:
BLACKSUMMERS’NIGHT
JASON
MRAZ: LOVE IS A FOUR LETTER WORD
JUSTIN
TIMBERLAKE: JUSTIFIED/20-20 EXPERIENCE
JOHN
COLTRANE & DUKE ELLINGTON: IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD
Some
of S.C. Ellington’s Favorite Things
Author’s
Favorite Bad Boy:
Travis
Maddox
Author’s
Favorite Movies:
Love
& Basketball
The
Notebook
Author’s
Favorite Songs:
Way
too many to name!
Interview
with S.C. Ellington:
Have
you always wanted to be a writer?
Yes
and no. I always enjoyed using my creativity. I found pleasure in
writing short poems and things of that nature. For a while I
considered medical school, then law school, but for me, those
professions were more of a means to earn a substantial living. My
father always told me to choose a profession that I didn’t feel
like would be “work.” I ended up doing the opposite and pursued
my Master’s degree. From that point, I acquired a position within
the government.
Over
the course of the last few years, I found myself yearning for more. I
would say that the day my husband brought me my Kindle, was the day
that my life and outlook changed. I started thinking back on my
father’s words and what I found joy in. I’ve always been an avid
reader, and many close friends always told me that they thought I
wrote well. About a year ago, a tiny light bulb went off, propelling
me to pursue my creative passion for writing. Had it not been for the
ever evolving world of self-publishing, I am not sure that I would
have ever seriously pursued my dreams of becoming a published author.
Have
you ever suffered from “writers block”?
I
had a few cases of this dreadful disease! I found that by leaving my
work alone for a few days, ideas were able to flourish when I didn’t
put myself under pressure to spit out words.
Best
advice for anyone starting out writing?
Well
as a budding author myself, I can’t stress enough the importance of
networking. When I first approached the idea of writing a novel, I
was mortified by the idea of social networking and meeting people
face to face. Luckily I was able to meet a few great people early on
who showed me the ropes of the author world. I think my exposure to
them has made my author experience richer.
Is
it harder to write a male or female character?
It
is most definitely harder for me to write male
characters.
As a woman, it is so much easier for me to tune into what most women
desire, complain about, or fear. Thankfully, my husband has been
supportive and allows me to pick his brain to get male points of
view.
What
scenes are the hardest for you to write?
Oddly
enough, as a new adult romance author, the hardest scenes for me to
pull together are the actual love scenes. I struggle with the syntax
of my word choice, where to stage the characters, and above all,
keeping the scenes fiery.
If
you could see the world through the eyes of one of your characters,
which one would it be and why?
I
would have to say I would like to experience the world through
Logan’s eyes. Logan has had to deal with some hard blows. While
everyone deals with adversity at some point, it would be nice to
experience how he strives to move past it on a daily basis.
How
do you know if your work is a short story or a novel in the making?
What triggers that decision?
On
some level, the characters speak to you. I find if they have a lot to
say, then I continue to write. If they’ve, yelled, screamed, and
made up in twenty pages, then I know they were only meant to be
around for a season or two.
If
you could bring one of your characters to life, who would you choose
and why?
I
would choose Brooklyn. Like Logan, Brooklyn has also dealt with
tumultuous ups and downs in her life. Brooklyn has a fire about her,
and I enjoy that. To see some of her crazy comments played out in
real life would be comical.
Do
your fans have any impact on your writing?
Certainly!
As a budding author, you’re eager to hear what readers think of
characters and the overall story line. What they liked and didn’t
like and so forth. Since Unsettled
is the first novel of a series, I would embrace things that my
readers had to say, to keep the thrill of the story going.
What
is the best compliment you have received as an author?
The
best compliment thus far was from a reader who messaged me and cried,
“I was sad to see the story end.”
If
you had the chance to go on a date with one of your characters, who
would it be?
I
would love to hang out with Damon for a couple hours. Get some
insight into what he was thinking! I don’t think I could be his
Mystic though!
What
lies in your near future as an author?
I
hope to pursue writing as a full-time career at some point. In the
meantime, I look forward to interacting with my fans and continuing
Logan and Brooklyn’s story.
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