Interview with Debbie Wallace (done for SensualReads.net)

 Interview with Debbie Wallace
 For SensualReads.net
  
Hi Debbie. Welcome to Sensual Reads and Reviews.
 Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule
 to be with us today.
  
First off, let our readers know what kind of stories
 you love to tell.
 I write contemporary romances where the heat level
range from sensual to spicy to torrid. Most of my
stories have suspense and some level of humor in them.
  
When did you first start writing and why?
 I was thirteen when I remember writing my first
book. That’s also when I got my first typewriter. At
first it was thearapy for me and I didn’t share it
with anyone. I wrote for years before my family
encouraged me to submit to a publisher.

 What inspires you to write?
Mother Nature inspires me when I have the time to
enjoy it. A good storm. The ocean. A starless night
where the moon is full and seems close enough to
touch. The mountains. The sound of the wind howling
outside on a cool night. A hike through the woods.

 Tell our readers what a typical day in your life is
 like.
 I work a real job and put in four ten hour days. I’m
an early riser, 3:30 on some work mornings, but I like
it that way. By the time I get home I have just enough
time to fix dinner for hubby and me, clean up, get a
shower, play with the cats before my 8:00 bedtime. I
find time to write on my 3 days off and sometimes in
the evenings. 

 Do you have a character of yours that you favor? If
 so, tell us why.

 Not really. Every character I create is special to
me. 

 Tell us about your first published book and what
 inspired you to write it.

 ALL THE RIGHT MOVES published by New Concepts
Publishing in December 2005. The hero is a detective
and the story has a lot of suspense so I guess Law and
Order might have inspired me. I used to watch it every
night.
 What would your typical best day be like?

 Peaceful morning, cool weather, maybe some rain. I
love the rain. Nowhere to go and just sitting around
drinking my favorite coffee.

 Is there a genre you’ve never written in, but
would like to try? If so or not, please tell us why.

 I’d love to write a vampire romance. I think they’re
hot.

 Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

 

 DO NOT GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS! If you believe in
what you do, someone else will, too. It takes time and
use rejections to YOUR advantage.

 Where can readers find you and your works?

 Whiskey Creek Press & New Concepts Publishing. I
have two websites because I write under Debbie Wallace
and Tory Richards. I also have a blog. 
www.angelfire.com/me5/dawallace
www.toryrichards.com
http://wwwdebbiesblog.blogspot.com/
www.whiskeycreekpress.com
www.newconceptspublishing.com

 Thank you so much for taking the time to tell our
 readers about your stories!

Thank you for inviting me.

Interview with Melany Logen (done for SensualReads.net)

 

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Interview with Melaney Logan

For SensualReads.net

 

Hi Melaney. Welcome to Sensual Reads and Reviews. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be with us today.

Thanks so much for having us!

 

Tell us about the stories you tell, the genre and the heat!

Lany: When we started writing together, somehow erotic romance just happened.  We’ve had fun telling tales with steam. 

According to the author bio on your website, you have some issues with dual personality, more specifically; you are more than one person. How did this collaboration come about?

Yes, we are the combined forces of Mechele Armstrong (Lany) and Melissa Lopez (Mel).  We met on a roleplay loop and had fun writing together.  Decided to try writing offloop and Melany Logen was born.

How do you catch your muse and become inspired?

Lany:So far inspiration hasn’t been a problem.  A lot of times when I feel stuck, getting away from the computer, taking a bath or a long drive will put me back in touch with the character.  The stories definitely evolve for me from my characters.

Mel: Ditto. So far I’ve no problem with inspiration either. And normally my muse catches me. Something interests her, a movie, a song lyric, an article.and away it goes.

Have you ever considered writing a non-alpha male hero into your tales?

Lany: I have. Don’t know if we will but I have given it some thought. I like beta males with a leaning toward Alpha *G*.

Mel: I would if one came to me. So far in or out of collaboration, I’ve not written any heroes but alpha males.

Tell us about your favorite character and why you like him or her more than any of the others.

Lany: Ailyea.  Her growth arc is sensational in Torc’s Salvation.

Mel: Ailyea from Torc’s Salvation. Lany did an incredibly beautiful job showcasing her character’s growth.  

Take a moment to tell us about your available works and what they’re about.

Torc’s Salvation is a futuristic and a mercenary sent to retrieve a sex slave.  Hijinx ensue.  Viking’s Pledge is our tribute to the Vikings, with a chieftain’s son and his thrall having to find their way to each other. 

Is there anything that particularly inspires you to write?

Lany: Definitely characters for me.  They talk in my head insisting their story be told.

Mel: Most definitely characters. What would any story be without them?

What’s an ideal romance story entail in your opinion?

Lany: Characters I want to live with.  A plot that keeps me enthralled.  Sexual tension that can be cut with a knife.  A happily ever after, where the main characters are together at the end.  Doesn’t have to be babies and marriage for me.  But I want them together at the end.

Mel: An ideal romance for me has living, breathing characters, a page turning premise, and a happy-ever-after.

There are many aspiring authors out there. Do you have any tips to offer to them on how to get published?

Lany: Don’t give up. Rejection happens.  Learn your craft.  The only thing you can’t fix is a blank page so write, write, and write some more.

Mel: Follow my motto, “my will for success is stronger than my fear of failure.” Don’t be afraid to actively submit your stories. And know who your friends are now. This is a tough business and you’ll need encouragement and support.  

Tell our readers how to get a hold of your stories, and where to find out more about you on the web?

Torc’s Salvation and Viking’s Pledge are available from Ellora’s Cave.  We recently contracted two stories to Loose Id.   One is a futuristic, set in the same universe as Torc’s Salvation about a captain and the sex slave he acquires on a mission.  The other is Bold Bride, which is a historical set in Texas in the 1800’s. To find out more, check out http://www.melanylogen.com 

Thank you so much for taking the time to tell our readers about your tales! 

Thank you so much for asking the questions.

Interview with Rene’ Walden (done for SensualReads.net)

Interview with Rene Walden
For SensualReads.net
by Anastasia Rabiyah

Hi Rene and welcome to Sensual Reads and Reviews. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be with us today.

Thank you for having me, Ana.
 
You write erotica for real women of real size. Tell our readers what inspires you to write in this genre.

I’ve been reading romance since I was in my early teens. Growing up as a larger person myself, it was always disheartening that all the heroines were slim, perfectly shaped women. Our society sends out the message in advertising, books, and just the general view that thin women are the ‘beautiful people’. This directly affects women’s perception of themselves, making the majority feel bad about being normal sized. Larger women are the majority, not the exception.

I disagree with the general views of our society. I think you can be sexy at any size, even if you’re not a size six or below. The key is to accept who you are, not the shell that houses the person inside. Confidence and being ok with yourself is sexy, and I hope my stories can help others to realize that.
 
You also run the e-publisher, Forbidden Publications. Can you tell us why you started this endeavor and your goals for the future of it?

Forbidden Publications was born out of what I saw as a need for authors whose writing didn’t fit within in particular requirements. Authors deserve to have a home, even if they don’t write ‘inside the box’. A good story is a good story and you shouldn’t have to change the story to fit in with the rules. After years of being told you can’t do this or you can’t do that, I decided to kick those beliefs to the curb and say oh yes I can. And here we are. We offer the mild to extremely wild and everything in between all under one roof.

My goal for FP is for it to continue to grow with authors and other folks who are proud to be affiliated with us. We plan on being around for a long time to come.
 
How do you find time to write?

Well, my own personal writing time is sometimes cut short. Wearing so many hats at once leaves the muse sometimes worn out and uncooperative. LOL But my writing is important to me, so I just try to make time when I can squeeze it in. I don’t have a particular time to write. I just try to make the best use of my time that I can. I carry a notebook with my current WIP around with me everywhere and when I find some time, I just write.

 
Is there a message you want your readers to come away from reading your erotica?

I want the readers to believe that women can be sexy and have hot, steamy relationships regardless of their body shape or size.
 
Do you have a favorite author who inspires you?

I can’t really say that I have one particular author that inspires me. My inspiration comes from any author who believes in what they write and is willing to be true to that belief. Seeing the hard work and determination in so many of the authors I know put into their work inspires me to keep striving to write the best story I can possibly write.
 
How would you describe your ideal hero and heroine in a romance novel?

My ideal hero and heroine are what I consider real people who do real things. Reality to me isn’t mundane. A lot of times, reality is a lot more intense and powerful than looking at things with rose colored glasses.

I’ve read many articles that say people want fantasy romances where everything and everyone is beautiful. While those stories can be good, the ones that have always stuck with me long after I’ve finished the book are the ones that I can personally identify with and touch my soul.
 
What works do you have currently available? Can you tell our readers about them?

I have two books out at this time. One is called Wicked Weekend and is available at Forbidden Publications. It’s a story about a couple that have been married for over ten years that are still in love and still have hot, steamy sex. What appears to be another ordinary weekend turns into fiery passion with his wife in unexpected places and a few new things along the way.

The other book is called Morning Ride and is available at Whispers Publishing (www.whispershome.com). It’s another story about a married couple, Scott and Lana. They’ve been married for over twenty years but are still deeply in tune with each other’s wants and desires. Take a peek into the way this couple spends a lazy Saturday morning. Hot, sizzling passion doesn’t have to fall by the wayside just because you get older. It just gets better.

 
Do you have any advice for readers new to e-books?

The best advice I can give is to not be afraid to check out new authors that they’re not really familiar with. There are many authors with fantastic stories out there.
 
Is there another genre besides erotic romance you might want to try your hand at?

Honestly there are several. LOL I have a few mystery stories in the works as well as possibly some mainstream fantasy. My writing tends to be usually extremely wild with strong language, so I’m not sure the mainstream thing will work out. Also on the other end of the spectrum, I have a few children’s books and some non-fiction in the works as well.
 
Please tell us where we can find your stories and also where we can find you on the web.

As I mentioned before, Wicked Weekend can be found at Forbidden Publications. And Morning Ride can be found at Whispers Publishing.

You can find me on the web at www.renewalden.com

 
Thank you for taking the time to be with us today!

Thank you again for having me. It’s been a lot of fun.