Can you write sex scenes at any time or do you have to be “in the mood?”
I can write a sex scene any time, any place, any where. I’m a college professor. During last quarters final exams, I began jotting down a hot and heavy love scene while my students were slaving away over the test. I was so engrossed that I didn’t notice a student standing over my shoulder, quietly calling my name while trying to hand in their test. When I looked up, their eyes were on my writing and bit wide. Thankfully, it was their last quarter at the school!
Where do you find inspiration for your stories?
This story is based on actual events. Shortly after my divorce, I was out with my two children at a community farmer’s market. A really handsome politician waved me over and began chatting with me about his platform. I was more interested in his light-colored eyes. But my burgeoning fantasy was dashed when my son sauntered over and embarrassing words spewed from his mouth. I ushered myself and my kids away, chiding my silly imagination. What man would be interested in a single mother of two school-aged kids? There are no fairytales featuring mothers as the heroines.
That night, I rewrote the events of the day to my liking. In my imagination, the light-eyed politician asked me out, after winning over my guard dog of a son. We got married and I moved out of my apartment and into some big mansion with a closet stocked full of name brand clothes. Oh, that closet…
Anyway, it was October, and so I plotted the book for the next month of NANO. The completed manuscript sat in a drawer for years because I didn’t think anyone would want to read a story where a single mother was the hero. Thankfully, I was wrong. Every woman deserves an HEA.
Do you have a favorite character or characters you feel especially close to?
My favorite character is from my first release “The Pleasure Hound.” His name is Jian. He’s a priest who’s been trained in the erotic art of pleasing women. He’s soft-spoken, attentive, and spouts the wisdom of the ancients. My ideal man.
Would you tell us about yourself?
I’m a very bad Buddhist. I sit each week in sangha, which is similar to sitting in a church pew on Sunday. In a sangha the teacher, think preacher, will lecture on spiritual teachings and guide the group in mediation. During meditation when I’m supposed to be getting my zen on, my mind always wanders back to the teaching and turns it into a story.
What are your favorite genres to read and write?
I write romantic erotica, paranormal romance, and fairy tale retelling romance novels. Notice the romance in each genre. I began writing YA, but realized my love scenes were too hot for teens!
Where can we visit you online?
Please come write with me on twitter. I’m at @ineswrites. I post my daily word count under the hashtag #amwriting.
To you what makes a great romance heroine?
Perfect heroines are boring and unrealistic to me; they must be flawed in some way. I prefer stories where the heroine’s a strong, bright, and successful in their careers but are clueless and inept in their love lives.
Do you have any particular writing habits? (Listening to music, best time of day to write, etc.)
I do my best writing at hightop tables where I can alternately sit or stand while typing on my laptop. A cuppa is a must. My favorite is a cuppa soy chai, sweetened with honey. I write best in the morning from 8am until lunchtime. Nights are reserved for reading.
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