Christi Barth

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started out performing in operas and musical theatre, which I’m sure fed into my love of overly romantic and dramatic situations. After a stint as a wedding planner (also full of happy endings!) I gave in to my lifelong dream to write romance. I’m currently writing my 20th book – woo hoo! Only three more to write in 2016…..

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent release is RISKING IT ALL, book 1 in my Naked Men series. In the series, a group of close-knit friends talk out their problems with naked honesty on a popular blog. Bonded by a high-school tragedy, they’re moving on from the past—and fighting for the future with strong and sassy women. And it all came about at a wine-tasting – twenty five wines in one night! – when a friend mentioned that there ought to be an all-male blog. I immediately picture the soldier (my Coast Guard rescue pilot in book 1), the jock, the sexy nerd and the women that would ensnare them. That was all it took to kick-start this idea into overdrive. Or maybe it was the wine…

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I write a full sex scene, I make myself a White Russian. Just one, so the words still come out in order, but always that drink as soon as the virtual condom gets rolled on…

What authors, or books have influenced you?
Nora Roberts. Hands down, reading her books taught me so much, and still do to this day. Julie James, with her smart and sassy heroines. Victoria Dahl for all the sexiness and Rachel Gibson for humor. Then, of course, there are the scores of authors who are my brilliant friends who influence me on a daily basis.

What are you working on now?
Book 3 in the Naked Men series, GIVING IT ALL. This one follows a disaster recovery specialist who travels all over the world saving people. When he reconnects with a high school crush, Logan has to decide if falling in love is worth putting down roots. It is funny and sexy and a double whammy of romance and bromance.

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Aren’t we all still trying to figure that out? I like to connect with people on Twitter, because my real voice is just as sassy and snarky as my writing voice. Hopefully that engages them, and GoodReads helps to spread the word as people get into the books.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Treat it like a career from the start. Set yourself weekly deadlines and force yourself to meet them, no matter what. Learn to churn out words even when you don’t feel like it.

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t edit a blank page. NOTHING could be more true.

What are you reading now?
I just finished Jayne Ann Krentz’s Secret Sisters last night at midnight, because I couldn’t put it down. And I have to dive into my book club choices next – Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler and The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m prepping for the May release of The Reverse of Perfection, book 2 in my Bad Decisions rock star romance series. And I think I scheduled myself an entire week off before diving into the 4th Naked Men book. Maybe.

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?
Please. I’d bring my Kindle and fill it to capacity. And then I’d write new books in the sand!

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