Q: Please tell us about yourself.
My name is Xyla Turner and I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I am an avid reader of romance novels, especially when the main characters are sassy females and dominant males. My day job, I serve as Vice-Principal at a Brooklyn High School and my night job as of late is writing, editing and promoting my books and others. Outside of reading, I like to spend time with family and friends, do semi-dangerous adventures like zip-lining, helicopter lessons, and skydiving. I write under a few genres, but her favorite is contemporary romance.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Masters in Education Administration. I dibble in web designer and aspire to be a Life Coach. I also have the cutest nieces and nephews, so I get to be an awesome Auntie.
Q: Tell us about your book
The Chase is about a woman and man who are drawn to each other. Xena is an independent woman who recently started her own school in Brooklyn, NY. She is an introvert, does not go out much, but has a neighbor who is her sex buddy. She meets Xavier, who is a rich playboy that likes to invade her space, bite and spank her. He is a venture capitalist and has ties with people all around the country. He is used to getting what he wants from women and despite Xena's defenses; he seems to wiggle in and momentarily traps her under his spell.
After their first meeting, Xena spent most of the time running away, but still somehow felt drawn towards him. Soon she gave in, liking that Xavier was possessive and showed her an abundance of interest. However, there were several times where he crossed the line. Eventually, his possessiveness goes from endearing to overbearing, and trust becomes an issue. Needing space, Xena heads out of the country to clear her mind. However, on her return she learns of Xavier's hidden secrets that put her safety in jeopardy.
Q: What inspired you to write The Chase?
The Chase actually started off as my wish list for myself. I was feeling stuck in life, so I starting writing about how I wanted my life to look. Starting a school, my ideal man, a private practice, etc. This turned into a story, then some more characters, then a plot, and of course romance. My inspiration was based on the concept of ‘writing the vision and making it plain’, but then the book took a life of its own and does not directly resemble my wishes entirely nor any actual events.
Q: How much time per week do you spend writing/editing your work?
HA! It feels like every moment that I am not at work. In actuality, I probably spend 30+ hours per week editing and writing.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
Yes, I’m working on several books right now. They are all romance novels, but one is a little different and I am not sure how it will be accepted, but that is me, always pushing the envelope. Not wanting to give out too many details, it is an interracial book in my upcoming college series (my second book – coming Summer 2015!). It is an unexpected love with two troubled people that have to overcome their differences, but what society thinks about their union. Although, I write about romance, you’ll see in all of my books, a social awareness aspect is embedded within each. One publisher told me they did not publish books like that, which caused me to realize it was even in there, but it makes sense – since that is me.
Title: The Chase
Author: Xyla Turner
Genre: Romance (African-American)
Xena is an independent woman who recently started her own school in Brooklyn, NY. She is an introvert, does not go out much, but receives sexual maintenance from a neighbor whenever she wants. A chance meeting with Xavier, who is a rich play boy that likes to invade her space, bite and spank her. Xavier is a venture capitalist, who owns many businesses, buildings and has ties with people all around the country. He is used to getting what he wants from women and despite Xena’s defenses; he seems to wiggle in and momentarily traps her under his spell.
After their first meeting, Xena spent most of the time running away, but still somehow felt drawn towards him. Soon she gave in, liking that Xavier was possessive and showed her an abundance of interest. However, there were several times where he crossed the line. Eventually, his possessiveness goes from endearing to overbearing, and trust becomes an issue. Needing space, Xena heads out of the country to clear her mind. However, on her return she learns of Xavier’s hidden secrets that put her safety in jeopardy.
Will Xena be able to forgive and forget the wrongs that have been committed against her privacy. Will Xavier become the man that Xena needs and win the battle between lying to her again and telling her the truth? Will he risk giving up his obsession to possess her in order to prove how he truly feels?
Xyla Turner was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She has always been a writer, even as a teenager, she wrote short stories and essays that won awards and nation-wide competitions. Xyla is an avid reader of romance novels and a sucker for sassy females and dominant males. She is a lifelong learner, Vice-Principal at a Brooklyn High School and a pretty good Auntie. Outside of reading, Xyla likes to spend time with her family and friends, experiment with dangerous adventures and travel. She writes different genres, but her favorite is contemporary romance.
Xyla has her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Masters in Education Administration. She is also a web designer and a Life Coach. She will forever be an educator, innovator and entrepreneur.
Ready to break into the writing scene with her debut novel The Chase, Xyla will merge her interest in social nuances and incorporate them into romantic story lines.
Links
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