Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an Anglo/American author and my debut novel ‘Southern Gothic’ has just come out on Kindle. It’s an erotic fiction novel and my first venture into the genre.- I have written for over a decade in a completely different style of fiction under my own name- hence the lack of a headshot . I have a strong interest in the deep South and that’s reflected in my writing.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘Southern Gothic’. The inspiration was a mixture of fantasy and personal experience. I had read the ‘Fifty Shades’ and ‘Crossfire’ trilogy and I wanted to see how far I could push the boundaries. Ethan (the male protagonist in ‘Southern Gothic’) is a perfect Southern gentleman on one hand, yet very dark beneath the surface. I wanted to find out if my readers would accept that, and love him just the same! I really like the way the genre has changed over the last few years, obviously since ‘Fifty Shades’ became so popular. I think it’s very empowering to have erotic fiction written by women for women.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write whilst listening to heavy rock music- that’s as unusual as it goes!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
It would be foolish to start out in this genre these days and not admit to having read ‘Fifty Shades’ or ‘Crossfire’. However, in terms of erotic fiction I would have to say ‘Comfort Food’ by Kitty Thomas was probably my personal favourite. Outside the genre, I enjoy old Gothic stuff, classics like Dickens and Hardy, nd horror writers Dean Koontz and Stephen King.
What are you working on now?
There is a sequel to ‘Southern Gothic’ in the pipeline as it is meant as part of a trilogy, but that very much depends on it’s success! In the meantime I am working on paranormal erotic romance novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m very active on social media, and I’ve taken advantage of Kindle promotions. Come back in twelve months and I’ll let you know how it went!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you enjoy, not to please others or fulfil a prescription for what you think will sell. You have to believe in what you are doing. Oh, and read, read and read some more,as widely as possible!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The above- write what you enjoy- given to me personally by a very successful writer and I took his advice from that moment on.
What are you reading now?
A collection of old Gothic short stories- filled with stuff like Bram Stoker.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue promotion of ‘Southern Gothic’. It’s hard work but ultimately rewarding, and working on my new project helps keep me motivated.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Definitely ‘Comfort Food’ by Kitty Thomas, Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy, and The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
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