Mia Epsilon

Biography

I like to think of myself as a cross between Doctor Who companions Donna and Amy. I have Donna's blunt manner of speaking and big gooey heart coupled with Amy's enduring curiosity and belief in one true love. And of course, I'm a fellow redhead.

Story ideas tend to come from real life incidents, although I have not quite been able to bring myself to curse a heroine with setting her sleeve on fire at Christmas dinner and then flashing the entire fire department. Favorite authors include Samantha Holt, JD Robb, Stephen King, and Harper Lee. I read everything, anything, and prefer characters and stories that take me away. "We're all stories so make yours a good one."

I write the 'Weddings by C & C' series. This Destination Wedding Planning Service is based in Hilo, Hawaii and follows Christine Jergens, her husband Charlie, their children, and friends as they all travel the often surprising and rocky roads to marriage.

I pour a bit of myself into each character and story and often base plots on real-life events (like many authors do!). The almost plane crash in Book 1 is based on fact. The stalker in Book 3 is based on my best friend's horrible experience. The fandom of Book 4 is based on a real-life friend's obsession with Tom Hiddleston (okay, she got me to fangirl him as well. I'm only human!). I wrote the volcano eruption in Book 5 two years before the May 2018 Kilauea Eruption. I think I should write about winning the lottery next!

I fell in love with words from the moment I could speak. My Grandfather and Father, in true Scot-Irish tradition, were storytellers who could hold an audience captive and wide-eyed for hours. I hope to someday come close to their abilities and tell the stories floating about in my head.

I love to hear from readers, and feel free to connect with me on social media and tell me what you loved, liked, and hated in my books!

Smashwords Interview

Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
I do! It was about people who lived on the planet Venus and who wanted to sun bathe, but couldn't because of all the clouds. Earth sent Venus these giant fans that blew the clouds to mercury so it was more shaded and didn't get so hot. And all the people on Venus enjoyed their sunny days. I think I was six at the time.
What is your writing process?
I don't really have one, to be perfectly honest. I 'dream' most of my stories and books, then try to capture what I'm seeing in my head, like a dvd running at either way too fast or way too slow pace. When I'm at the computer, furiously typing away, I don't pay attention to spelling, sentence structure, etc. I go back later and clean it all up and make everything make some sort of sense.
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Where to find Mia Epsilon online

Series

Weddings by C & C
Charlie & Christine Jergens own a Destination Wedding business in Hilo, Hawaii. Wedding Planning is a calling that is often chaotic and crazy! Especially when the bride or groom is not exactly ready to walk down that aisle! Book 1 follows how Charlie won Christine...or was it the other way around? Book 2: Best friends are planning a wedding! The problem? The bride has the WRONG groom! Book 3: Sworn 'no strings' couple discover commitment has a whole new meaning! Book 4: A fangirl wins the ultimate fantasy come true: Mega Movie Star becomes her groom! Book 5: Hawaii sets the stage for a clash between lifelong friends, an angry Volcano Goddess, and a huge life-changing event! Book 6: Come back to hometown Abbyville and meet a whole cast of very odd folk trying to get a floral assistant and a coffee shop owner to see their love. Weddings by C & C Mission: Help other couples find a love of a lifetime.
Take a Chance on Me
Price: $2.99 USD.
If You Want Me
Price: $0.99 USD.
Take on Me
Price: $2.99 USD.
Let Me Know
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Let Me Know
Series: Weddings by C & C, Book 5. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 80,060. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
One flighty world traveler. One settled homebody. How on Earth will these fire and ice opposites ever come together as one? Throw in an extremely pissed off volcano Goddess and a red convertible, mix well with a Hawaii setting, and settle in to read a friends-to-lovers, marriage-of-convenience, unexpected-late-in-life pregnancy erupting story of forever love and creation versus destruction.
Take on Me
Series: Weddings by C & C, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 84,350. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Erotic
The sky’s the limit for Mega Movie Star Tom Williamson and Pilot-in-Training Kirsten Sittler. Will story-craving media hound their budding relationship into a crash and burn? Or ground them forever in a love written in the stars?
If You Want Me
Series: Weddings by C & C, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 61,860. Language: English. Published: November 6, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Erotic
Lovers who want a 'no strings' relationship must evade a deadly stalker.
Wedding Belle Blues
Series: Weddings by C & C, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 60,660. Language: English. Published: July 9, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult
(3.00 from 1 review)
What do you do when the woman you love is marrying the wrong man? Sabotage the wedding!
Take a Chance on Me
Series: Weddings by C & C, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 57,260. Language: English. Published: June 11, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Lovers rarely mix well as co-workers. Throw in an embezzlement case by a calculating killer and even the best of friendships can be strained.
Darkest Before Dawn
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 113,900. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2012 . Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Cancer, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir
When Mia was diagnosed with incurable cancer, she feared her life was likely about to end. A friend suggested she keep a diary of thoughts during her battle with this vicious disease. With humor, anger and tears, Mia details her life, triumphs, fears and successes, learning many life lessons along the way.