Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new erotic romance writer. I’ve been an avid reader since I was a child. I grew up in Ohio and then moved to California when I married my Navy husband. Four and a half years ago we moved to beautiful Tennessee which is where my MC is based. I’ve been married for 25 years and have a daughter and son.
Romance is my favorite genre, especially erotic romance. Last year I left the healthcare setting after 20+ years as a nurse to try my hand at writing. Before I knew it, I had 11 books written! I’ve just released my first two books in a series called the Dublin Falls Archangel’s Warrior MC. I plan to release them over the next several months. And I have many more ideas not only for this series but several spin-offs as well.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I released in April my first book, Terror’s Temptress, and on June 1st book 2, Savage’s Princess. Both were inspired by things I see and hear. I can be certain music, a scene on a TV show, or even ideas that come to mind as I’m reading other authors’ work. I also get ideas form things that I have experienced over the years being around military life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not unless you count having two pugs lay on my feet and give me soulful looks because they’re not on my lap…lol. I tend to like to write late at night as well that is my favorite time to read. If I didn’t know better, I’d think I was a vampire:)
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Christine Feehan, JR Ward are the two that come to mind. I have been reading them for years. I have read every one of Christine’s 80+ books and All of the JR’s Black Dagger series.
I’m also enjoying right now, Harley Wylde’s books. I have found we have similar ideas and styles.
What are you working on now?
I am about to start book 1 in the spin-off series for the Dublin Falls Archangel’s Warriors. This is going to follow the guys in their brother chapter in Hunter’s Creek. It will be about Bull, the president of that club. For those who read Terror’s Temptress, this is Harlow’s dad. Harlow is Terror’s Temptress. Though Bull is in his early fifties and has a grown daughter and two grandkids, he meets a younger woman who steals his heart. Something he hadn’t thought possible. His wife, died when his daughter was five and he’s never had a serious relationship since nor did he think he ever would.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Still exploring that. It’s tough to find sites that do it for free or for a reasonable price and even if they do, a lot will not promote erotic romance. I have done it on Real Romance Reader twice, Once for each of my books. Still looking for a bigger exposure. I’m not a big social media person, so that doesn’t really help me to promote. I just started a blog to see if that helps. Its Romantica Goddessex at ciarastjaems@wordpress.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write and write some more and don’t be afraid to have someone ( or several someones) be your sounding board. My husband is the one I often discuss my ideas with, he reads my books, and makes suggestions.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be your own biggest fan and continue to push even if you don’t succeed at first! Everyone would love to be super successful, but the real pay off is how writing feeds your soul and sense of fulfillment.
What are you reading now?
Harley Wylde’s various MC series
What’s next for you as a writer?
To continue to write this series and other spin-offs. And get readers to leave reviews on what they thought of my books. I always hope readers will get the same enjoyment from my books as I do when I read other authors’ books. I want them to be like I am, and hardly be able to wait for the next one to come out. That is how I am with Christine Feehan’s books.
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?
I’d have to say books on survival- One on medicinal herbs and plants, emergency medical one, survival 101, and then one romance by Christine Feehan. I’d like to say just her books, but I need to be realistic. I’m stranded! I need to have resources on how to survive so I can get back to all my other books!
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