Monday, September 2, 2019

Ricochet Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Ricochet, I'm giving 17 copies away!

Vengeance is the gasoline of his emotions, combusting into a wildfire he can’t control. As that spark ignites her, will she let the flames consume her, too? 


The day Aeron Alexander walked into Makenna’s life was the day that changed everything. Being her first in many ways, he was someone she felt she’d always be connected to and dreamt of their future together. Sadly, her dreams turned to nightmares and she quickly realized their connection would haunt her forever.

Falling in love with sixteen-year-old Makenna Mills was something Aeron never imagined would happen. His unexpected love for her changed him in ways he wasn’t prepared for. Even so, it wasn’t enough to erase the past and cure the hate that had infected his heart.

You can find a mobile-friendly version HERE!



Thursday, August 22, 2019

Ricochet

Vengeance is the gasoline of his emotions, combusting into a wildfire he can’t control. As that spark ignites her, will she let the flames consume her, too? 


The day Aeron Alexander walked into Makenna’s life was the day that changed everything. Being her first in many ways, he was someone she felt she’d always be connected to and dreamt of their future together. Sadly, her dreams turned to nightmares and she quickly realized their connection would haunt her forever.

Falling in love with sixteen-year-old Makenna Mills was something Aeron never imagined would happen. His unexpected love for her changed him in ways he wasn’t prepared for. Even so, it wasn’t enough to erase the past and cure the hate that had infected his heart.

Ricochet will be available September 1st!

 

Swoon Reads Reviews:


Michelle ~ "I loved it! Kept me on the edge of my chair. One of those books you don't want to put down until you're done reading it. Janae Mitchell is a fantastic author."

Brandy ~ "It was amazing. From the first page to the last I couldn't stop reading. I read it in once night. Janae is an awesome writer."

Bev ~ "I love how the story kept me in suspense from chapter to chapter. I started reading this story and didn't stop till I had the whole book read. Another great book from Janae Mitchell."

Jennifer ~ "Wow... just wow. I couldn't quit reading it. Really drew me in. I would read another story by this author."

Rachel ~ "Loved it!!! Great from start to finish!!! Janae Mitchell knows how to write a really good book!"

Mena ~ "The more I read the more it pulled me in making it hard to put the book down."

R. Kamies ~ "I loved this book! I have it four and a half stars. You really have a way of making the reader feel for your characters, even very early on in the story."



Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Mental Health Awareness Month

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I've got my latest duology on sale for less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee ~ only $2.98!
In this YA story, you get to see how mental illness not only affects the person who has it, but how it also touches everyone around them in some way.
Mental illness is just that, an illness, not a weakness. The sad part about it is that many people don't speak up or get help until, for some, it's too late.


Depression isn't simply being sad.
Anxiety isn't simply being moody.
OCD isn't simply a need to clean.
Schizophrenia isn't simply hearing voices.

There's nothing simple about mental illness. 



My Mental Illness

Everyone's story is different and nobody should be judged by their illness. For instance, I suffer from anxiety and OCD but I'm not defined by it. It's not who I am, it's something I have.
My OCD consists of double checking a lot of things (doors, alarms, the stove), holding on to my pants when I walk out of dressing rooms, touching my zipper before walking out of a bathroom, making sure things are evenly spaced, the need to secure things, and finishing what I start, even if it keeps me up all night. I also use a lot of hand sanitizer, keeping it in my vehicle and purse at all times, and don't like shaking hands. I'm sure there's more, but those are the main ones.
My anxiety involves crowds, going into new places, excessive worry, racing thoughts at night, and, oddly enough, things that spin or swing. Even when I was little, I didn't like for my swings to swing if I wasn't on them and would drape them over the bars so they couldn't. I also hate going to stores or big events and like to have a 'support person' with me who I'm close to and who understands. At restaurants, you'll find me sitting against a wall, hidden in a booth, never in the middle. I'll drive across town to go to a store or gas station I'm familiar with, passing several along the way. Circuses are a big no for me, too. I even get anxious about going to see the monster trucks when they come to town, especially when they do the donuts. I literally have to close my eyes. 
Years ago, I used to have anxiety attacks but learned to talk myself out of them. Now, my anxiety shows up in the form of angeragitation, and panic, as well as stress (or emotional) eating
Am I crazy? Some might think so, but it's because people don't understand. Heck, even I don't understand it, sometimes, but I'm aware of it. It took my husband a while to embrace my 'quirks' and to learn the signals I give off when I'm feeling anxious or why I obsess over small (and sometimes strange) things. That's one of the reasons why this month is important to me and what prompted me to write the book, Leaves of Three

Show you care... be aware!