What
sparked your interest in becoming a romance writer?
I’ve always been one to tell long, drawn out stories. After I found the erotic romance genre, I
realized I had my own story brewing in my mind.
So I sat down and started writing.
I had no idea that this part of me even existed, but I’m so glad I found
it.
What
was the first romance novel you read that made an impression on you?
The Notebook by
Nicholas Sparks
Tell
us 5 surprising things about yourself.
1.
I sample all of my food when I eat a meal. Whatever I like the most, I eat all of it
first. Then I eat everything else in the
order that I liked it. Sometimes I’ll
save the best for last.
2.
I must be hungry. Speaking of food, I hate for my food
touch. Major thing for me.
3.
Even though I can be very outgoing and
vivacious, I am also really shy in large crowds of people that I don’t know…or
don’t know well.
4.
I worry too much about what people think of
me.
5.
I have some sensory issues. And even though I love to go barefoot all the
time, I hate it when certain things get on my feet. It makes me get the heeby jeebies.
What
is your writing environment.
There’s this room that is adjacent to my kitchen and living
room. It’s supposed to be like a sun
room because there are windows to outside as a wall and then there are a couple
of windows that divide it from the living room.
I have a desk in that room along with a shelves for all of my book
stuff. It’s pretty much my office. It’s nice because I can still be a part of
the family when I’m working. I usually
have music blasting in my head phones to drown out noise.
One
of your favorite quotes.
She believed she could, so she did. It’s my motto.
Who
is your perfect hero? And why?
I have a lot of people that I admire and look up to on this earth,
but none that are perfect because by nature, we are imperfect beings. So if I have to name a perfect one, it’s
God. He never lets you down, He never
breaks promises, and he carries you when you’re too weak or tired to walk
another step on your own.
Which
authors have caught your interest lately? Why?
Eeek. I’m sorry. I haven’t really had a chance to read in a
long time. I loved Vixen in Vegas by Emma Nichols.
I can’t wait for Katie Mac’s Searching
for Tomorrow.
What
type of book have you always wanted to write?
I was just thinking yesterday that I want to try to do some kind
of mystery or suspense romance after I finish the This Series or maybe in
between those last three books.
Who
are your dream dinner party guests?
People that I love who I lost.
If I could have anyone, I’d bring them back. There are a lot. It’d basically be a family reunion.
If they have to be alive, then I’d say Ian Somerhalder, Barack
Obama (eesh – Now I’ve mentioned God and
politics in this interview!), Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, David Gandy, and
Adam Sandler for comedic relief.
What’s
the last movie you watched and loved?
Despicable Me 2 – it was entertaining for the adults, but I loved
watching my kids faces and hearing their laughter.
Most
well rounded in high school. (popular, nerdy, sporty…) Why?
When I filled out my college application, I had to attach another
sheet because I had so many extra things I had been involved with while in
school. My senior year, I was in the
band, played basketball, softball, worked two jobs, and went to night school to
get my real estate license. Plus there
were clubs that I was a part of at school, as well. I never fit into any one group because I hate
cliques and tried not to be a part of them.
Top
three things on your bucket list.
I feel like I’ve done a lot on my bucket list already except win
the lottery or get rich. I’m working on
it.
I’d
still love to go to Venice, Italy and ride a gondola with my husband.
I’d love to go back to Hawaii.
And for once in my life, I’d love to be a size 4 and have a
rockin’ body. I am conviced that the
only way to make that happen is with lots of plastic surgery and I’m a whimp.
How
did you get the idea for this particular novel?
I was with my family at Lake Lanier and my husband was skipping
stones. I sat back and watched, even
tried a few times. He has tried to teach
me for years and I’m still not able to do it.
I watched him also trying to teach my boys who followed in my footsteps
and can’t for the life of them do it. It
was during that time that I realized I might be onto a special story.
What
is your favorite scene in your new release?
Anything with Alex and her Papa.
That relationship is based off of me and my Papa.
If
you could be one of your characters - Who would you be? And why?
I would probably pick Gabby.
I think she is the most like me of all of my characters so far.
Flirting Questions
Which actor or book character
do you have a crush on?
Does David Gandy count?
What’s
your favorite body part of the opposite sex?
Eyes. You can see so much
through someone’s eyes. It’s like the
window into their soul.
What
does love feel like?
Fuzzy head, butterflies bouncing in your stomach, sweaty palms,
and a faceache from smiling.
Hey,
baby! What’s your sign?
Scorpio
When
was your last kiss?
Yesterday
What’s
an absolute no-no in a relationship?
Cheating and beating. They
are equal in my book. I told my husband
if he ever did either, I’d be gone in a flash.
How
did you meet your significant other?
Online before dating online was cool and the norm. lol. I
thought his instant messenger name was cool and wanted to know what it meant
after he wrote me, so I decided to write him back and ask. C3H16A79D
- it was his name and his birthday put together. I thought that was so creative. We went on our first date a few days later,
and we were engaged 4 months later. I
think I knew very early that he was the one.
What’s
your idea of a perfect date?
A romantic dinner, walking on the beach holding hands, dancing
under the moonlight…just being together can be romantic with the right
words. I’m not an over the top
person. I love surprises as long as I
don’t have to anticipate them for a long time.
If
you could take a romantic trip, where would it be?
I love Charleston, SC. I
would be content going back there for a week and staying in the Wentworth
Mansion again with my husband. Working
on that. Second place is back to Maui.
Do
you believe in love at first sight?
I believe in lust at first sight.
I think that can turn into love.
I certainly was smitten with my husband the moment I looked into his
eyes, but not sure I loved him at that point.
Flirting Quickies:
Boxers
or Briefs?
Boxer briefs
Facial
hair or clean shaven?
I love to look at stubble, but hate kissing it. Clean shaven.
Alpha
or Beta?
A healthy mix.
Planner
or Panster?
Planner
White
wine or red?
White
Coffee
or tea?
Diet Coke
Vanilla
or chocolate?
That question has so many other implications
now. I very rarely think of ice cream
when I hear vanilla. LOL. I like both.
Vanilla probably.
Sweet
or salty?
Depends.
Sometimes I like them together like French fries dipped in a milkshake. J Sweet is probably my weakness.
Sleep
in or get up early?
Sleep in
Laptop or desktop?
Laptop
Beach or mountains?
Beach
Winter or summer?
Summer
Cat or dog?
Dog
Twilight or Fifty Shades?
Fifty Shades. I’ve not read or watched Twilight.
Spotlight or In the Shadows?
In the shadows.
City or Country?
Suburbs.
LOL.
Clubbing or candlelight dinner?
Candlight dinner
Backpacking or luxury hotel?
Hotel
Morning or night person?
Night
Christmas or Halloween?
Christmas
Optimist or pessimist?
Optimist for sure.
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