What is one of your favorite things about writing?
I generally write stories to entertain myself. I write the stories I want to read most.
When you’re writing, who is more in control, you or your characters?
When I first create my characters I tend to be the one in charge, but generally as a story progresses the characters begin to take over.
Can you write sex scenes at any time or do you have to be “in the mood?”
I usually wait until the end of the writing process to insert the sex scenes. For me they are the most difficult part of the story to write to write.
What usually comes first for you, characters or plot?
Most of the time I come up with the characters first, along with a one-sentence idea for the plot.
Would you tell us about your latest release?
I write romance novels under four pen names: Dakota Madison, Savannah Young, Sierra Avalon and Ren Monterrey. My most recent releases are the last two books in Sierra Avalon’s Rock Star Romance Series: Sometimes Brooke and Never Raven.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on the first book in a paranormal romantic suspense series by Dakota Madison & Savannah Young called Rye Must Die.
Would you give us a sneak peek at one of your upcoming releases?
Here is a sneak peek of Rye Must Die:
Prologue
I gasp for breath. Then I cough. The brisk air stings my lungs.
I’m on the cold, hard ground, not hanging from the tree like I’m supposed to be, and I’m definitely not dead.
When I open my eyes I’m glad it’s dusk. I don’t think I could take the glare of the sun right now. Dusk was always my favorite time of day, when nature’s light is fading away.
My neck feels raw, but there’s no rope on it. I search around me, but the rope seems to have vanished.
I spot a guy dressed in all black. He is sitting on a black H-D Iron 883, very similar to the motorcycle I ride.
A shiver runs through me when I realize the guy is watching me.
He must have been the one who did it. He cut me down from the tree. I have a vague memory of a struggle. Of strong arms grabbing me and holding me tight. I fought against him, but I was hopelessly outmatched.
I wanted to die, but I realized he wasn’t going to let me.
Then I blacked out, and woke up on the ground.
I wonder how long he’s going to sit there. It’s almost like he’s guarding me. Then he opens a black satchel on his bike and removes a rope—my rope—and holds it up for me to see.
I feel like he’s taunting me with it. Why does this asshole care if I live or die?
When I give him the finger he doesn’t respond. He just puts on his dark helmet and speeds away, leaving a cloud of dust in his wake.
I think about some of the other ways I could kill myself, but those methods leave a margin of error that I’m not comfortable with. I don’t want to jump in front of a moving truck only to be paralyzed for life and still not dead.
Besides, I’m suddenly hungry and craving a burger and fries in the worst way. I guess today is not the day for me to die.
Would you tell us about yourself?
I am the author of 38 books, 24 of which are romance novels. I write under four pen names, one of which is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author. I am also an award-winning/optioned screenwriter and produced playwright.
Where can we visit you online?
http://karenmuellerbryson.tumblr.com/
When you’re not writing, what do you like to do?
I enjoy spending time with my husband and our bloodhounds. I enjoy reading, watching movies, biking and traveling.
How long have you been writing?
I started writing when I was four years old.
Name three fictional characters (not your own) that you find hot. They can be from books, movies, or TV.
Thor, Dick Casablancas, any character played by Ryan Gosling
Do you have any pets?
Two bloodhounds: Dakota & Madison
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