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Member Since: Jan. 18, 2011
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CJ Hawk


Biography

I am an independently published author from Colorado who finds time to write randomly throughout the day with an intention to escape the perils of raising teen boys, grown husband, two shelter dogs and guinea pigs that squawk every time I open the refrigerator.

My novels sprout as short stories and often grow to full-length novels. Sometimes its quirky general reads that turn to mysteries. Sometimes those mysteries turn to romance. Some novels sprout like weeds, go full gangbusters into adult romance and sell like ice-cold spiked lemonade on a hot summer's day.

My favorite colors are black and blue; being a woman, I deserve to have more than one favorite color. My shoe fetish for gorgeous high heels went over the cliff when I became a stay at home mom over a decade ago. Now it is rocking boots, sexy sneakers - even for the gym, and flip-flops that say practical yet cute.

It kills me to admit this but with each book published there are achy fingers from hitting the delete button WAY.... too many times then going back to hit Control Z to undo every delete I just made. Yet, once a book is published, I feel a sense of satisfaction in my hobby. Writing has its difficulties like a new relationship. The plot starts to build is equivalent to seeing a handsome man for the first time, and your heart starts pounding. The plot lays itself out, and the characters are developing just like a new relationship with that handsome man. Then comes the editing and refining part which is equivalent to finding out he snores, farts way too much and leaves the toilet seat up. Get my drift. In the end though, it is all worth it and nothing beats a rock-solid relationship that can handle the ups and downs, nor does it beat the smile I leave on a reader's face after they got a moment away from the everyday hectic life. And that, is why I do this.
May the wings of freedom lift you higher. CJ Hawk

Where to find CJ Hawk online

Website: http://cjhawk.com

Books

This Girl Needs A Break - Short Story Romance    by CJ Hawk
Price: Free! 21260 words. Published on May 15, 2013. Fiction.
(3.00 from 1 review)
Lights, camera, quiet on the set please, and action. Jennifer Jones led her young life like some girl's dream of; dance classes, acting classes, private performance teachers. Where did that get her? With a degree in journalism, and the fact that she cannot catch a prime time break. She is left with only short clips and neurotic stories that may, or may not, get some airtime.
Self Publishing Guide How To And Don't Do That    by CJ Hawk
Price: Free! 18540 words. Published on February 9, 2013. Nonfiction.
A Free How To And Don't Do That book for newbie independent authors that want to make a go at self-publishing. This book is written by a two-year veteran of independent publishing who wants to share her insight and don't do that moments so that your experience as a new author goes a bit smoother. There is some head-scratching information that gets you thinking.
Caught Inside    by CJ Hawk
Price: $2.99 USD. 43550 words. Published on February 1, 2013. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Adult Romance - Mature The corporate world has an unwritten set of rules that could make it is easy to be caught up in the intrigue of it all, while trying to make your way to the top. Jennifer Everest knew that setting standards for herself that some might seem as extreme also fought against her nature of something else. Then along comes an attraction that is so strong it is hard to ignore...
Dinner With A Dead Man    by CJ Hawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 54230 words. Published on October 23, 2012. Fiction.
Chick Lit. Mystery - Some girls have all the luck, and I'm not one of them. I've gotten myself into some really sticky situations all my life, but this one beats them all. Who can say they had dinner with a dead man? Me. That's who. Add to that, I am currently unemployed and will take any measly bone a person might throw a dog.
Something To Talk About    by CJ Hawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 49980 words. Published on May 30, 2012. Fiction.
Chick Lit. General Adult Romance When trouble strikes, Kia is there. If disaster is dealt, Kia holds the cards. If catastrophe is calling, Kia will answer it. All a girl needs to cope with all of this is her three best friends and maybe a handsome hero who has been hired to replace the Sheriff. Old Sheriff Cleat has had his fair share of bailing Kia out of trouble or coming to her rescue...
Now Why'd You Have To Go And Do A Thing Like That    by CJ Hawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 39980 words. Published on March 8, 2012. Fiction.
Hollywood takes in Alabama, but not for long. One woman thought she wanted the glamorous life but what she got was a backstabbing best friend and her spot on prime time television for the entire world to see. Back home, no one seemed to care that she had gone and screwed up her life, but there was one question on the tip of her own tongue that kept repeating itself. "Why'd you have to go a do a
Free Holiday Romance Short Stories    by CJ Hawk
Price: Free! 95240 words. Published on December 21, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Two short holiday romance stories - Mistletoe Wishes and Christmas Surprise. These short stories were written to warm your heart for the holiday season. Enjoy these two FREE stories as my gift to you - my favorite e-readers. Within this season, may all good things come to those who wait. Sample chapters of other e-books included.
She Doesn't Play Well With Others    by CJ Hawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 40570 words. Published on July 29, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Can one very feisty artistic woman find comfort and forgiveness in the arms of a man who killed to protect our country, serving as a Navy Seal Team Six? It takes a calm levelheaded man to face up to the attitude of one Natasha Kova, a famous artist, whose paintings sell for a price more than Sam Cole's Harley.
I Can Do Stupid All By Myself    by CJ Hawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 55910 words. Published on June 20, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
What happens when a book shy girl, grows up dreaming about her next-door neighborhood boy as her dream fantasy man to marry. Then runs into him as a twenty eight year old woman trying to find her wild side. When Mary Catherine O'Reilly, Mary Cate to her friends, finally succumbs to her best friends wishes to take her...
Settled For The Special    by CJ Hawk
Price: $2.99 USD. 37860 words. Published on May 10, 2011. Fiction.
0.5 star(3.50 from 2 reviews)
Chick Lit. Light Hearted Romance. When two young hearts experience their share of heartache, the last thing they want is to fall in love. Coming back home to take care of a parent with Alzheimer's is enough to make a man insane. Insane enough to fall for a woman that he can't take his mind off of. This relaxed laidback town can't slow the pace of their fast beating hearts.
The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side    by CJ Hawk
Price: $2.99 USD. 44220 words. Published on April 30, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Some suburban moms just can't catch a break. There is humor in raising kids, guinea pigs, soccer moms and Nutella. Toss in two new roommates to make ends meet, crazy daily chaos and a desire to have the green grass she once had and you get a story about a mom that makes it all work out. A light, uplifting read, that any mom could easily relate to.
Third Times A Charm    by CJ Hawk
Price: $2.99 USD. 62180 words. Published on March 31, 2011. Fiction.
With a guarded heart and a knack for making the big corporate money, Jill Waltz was no stranger to going it alone. When one crazy drunken night, her life was about to be turned upside down. Little did she know the man that stole her heart ten years ago, would show up leaving her wondering if happily-ever-after does exist or hope that third times a charm.
Second Chance    by CJ Hawk
Price: $2.99 USD. 72120 words. Published on March 22, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Some girls just can’t catch a break. One minute Samoa Moore’s life had reached a breaking point and she just had to get away from the life that was dragging her down. The next minute one very hot war hero cop has her slammed up against his police cruiser and she realizes her plan is not going accordingly.
Lucky Leprechaun    by CJ Hawk
Price: $2.99 USD. 37740 words. Published on March 6, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Light hearty funny mystery with quirky characters and laughable discretions. Chick Lit General Audience meets Funny Mystery. Sometimes luck gets turned around, so what does a gal have to do in this town to get it back? Fired from her secret government job seemed like the tip of the iceberg in her streak of bad luck. However that was nothing compared to the business of leprechauns and ...
Time To Put Your Boots On Girl    by CJ Hawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 50380 words. Published on January 18, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Katy Beck is Caribbean bound with her best friend. With just one sip, she slips off into a foggy dream. Only to awaken to the fact that she is broke and destitute on a porch of an old shack. Sabrina, her best friend, had taken her looks, taken her man and left with not much more or so she thought. How luck has a silly way of turning the corner and giving a girl a second chance.
Dead Men Don't Blink Twice    by CJ Hawk
Price: $4.99 USD. 57970 words. Published on January 18, 2011. Fiction.
Sidney Sampson had no idea that one fateful day; while doing fieldwork, investigating a dead officer’s crime scene, her whole life would change. One man, who should be dead, flutters his eyelashes on her cheek. While Sidney squirms needlessly to get off the dead cop’s body, from the recent bomb explosion that landed her there.

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