I'm very happy to welcome another one of my friends as today's Tuesday Teaser. She's a lovely person who has a vivid imagination but doesn't like to talk about herself. She fell in love with a character she didn't want and bought a machine to satisfy her cravings.
Ladies & Gentlemen, please welcome
Lynn Stark!
Hi Lynn, thanks for being my guest today! Take a seat and make yourself comfortable. Let's keep it simple and start with
The business ones
Please give us a short introduction about yourself
Well, that’s probably the most difficult of all. Who likes to talk about themselves? I’m an erotic romance author with a vivid imagination and a need to explore what makes people crave the things they do. I do have a list of things I will not write a story about. On the flip side of that, I will create stories about what two or more adults do sexually with full understanding and agreement.
What genre(s) do you write in and why?
Though I began writing mainstream contemporary romances years ago for my own entertainment, as time went on they continually became more and more erotic in nature. I would always tell myself that I would make a G version if I ever decided to send one off to a publisher. Now I’ve given up all pretence at writing for mainstream. It’s erotic romance I love and erotic romance I write. I also write medieval and regency period erotic romances. Some people might call describe them as historical romances, but I don’t. While I give enough detail to make it true to the period, and I won’t change major players in history, I’m not writing a history book. I also enjoy writing fantasy and paranormal erotic romances, though I have yet to submit them. I hope to do so before too much longer.
Tell us about your latest release
Cowboys and Pearls is my first all-male romance. The first hero is Nick Walker, a man who has suffered a terrible loss and isn’t looking for love. The second is Breck Gordon, a man almost desperate to find someone to love and doesn’t believe he ever will. Then there are the twins, Teddy and Wesley Kimura, who suffer both heartbreak and a new love within a day.
Do you need a special setting to write in or do you have a ceremony to get you in the mood? What does it look like?
First I have to get the husband out of the house. He’s very needy. Other than that I’m terribly boring. I get my workspace organized, get pencils, sticky notes, and pads, and then I begin. Hopefully I don’t stare at the page too long before the story begins spinning again. Once it does, I’m usually good for the remainder of the day.
Describe your feelings when you learnt that your first book was accepted for publication
I cried for about five minutes, I was so happy and relieved. After sending the same manuscript in twice, messing up the submission both times (I didn’t make the same mistake twice) I included the missing information and sent it a third time. When I didn’t hear anything from the publisher after nearly a month I was about to withdraw it. This was on a Friday. After giving it some thought I decided to leave it until Monday. On Monday, however, I received the acceptance from Siren-Bookstrand. I don’t know if I would have cried so hard if I hadn’t messed up twice before. This was a process which took four months and created stress and a delay which could have been avoided by using a highlighting marker.
Has the release of your first book changed anything in your personal life? If so, what?
Other than focusing more time on writing, I don’t believe it has changed much yet. Though my husband has always supported my writing, being published did validate it. The people I know are rather shocked by my being an author of erotic romances. I never shared the information with anyone but my closest friends.
Where do you find inspiration?
I’m very visual. I can look at a photograph of a room or some other setting and I immediately fill it with a story and characters. The meaning behind a song can trigger a story in my head, too. Not necessarily the lyrics, but what’s being said to me.
Who is your favourite character and why?
My favourite character is one who wasn’t supposed to be there. It’s Gracie from With Cherry on Top (Loving in Silver 2) She is so absolutely sweet, rather innocent, but determined to have a wicked side.
A favourite line from one of your books
What would you do for this chocolate delight? This line is from Butterfly Madness (Loving in Silver 3)(MMF). It’s a scene with Marley Jacobson and the sheriff, Grayson Evans. It’s not so much the question, but the sizzling moments between the heroine and hero which follow.
Your favourite drink and food when writing
I begin with tea and advance to a carbonated fountain cola. I got so tired of interrupting myself to go to the store to get it; I bought the machine to have at home. I absently crunch on pretzel sticks or trail mix while writing.
Lol. That last bit is like me with all my coffee machines. So, let's move on to
The nosy ones
How much of the real “you” is in your stories?
I never realized how much of myself I did put into my stories until I was on the third in the series. Now I’m very aware of it and tend to shy away from some issues, though I force myself to go on. I’m finding it very freeing.
Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character? Who was it?
I’ve had a few, actually. Though I love all of my characters, both male and female, my biggest crush is on Colt Redford, a man always included in my stories, but yet to have his own. If I could write the man I would have, and have him come to life just for me, it would be Colt.
What’s the silliest error in a book you’ve submitted?
I had changed the name of a character in one story and about halfway through I started using the original. It was a real DUH moment. I blushed so hard when I saw it in edits that it’s a wonder I didn’t catch fire.
Who is your least favourite of the characters you’ve written? Why?
I actually don’t believe I have a least favourite so far. Not among the main ones. I couldn’t work with them if I didn’t like them. I’m actually developing a character now for my next m/m that I won’t like very much in the beginning, but will work with his redeeming qualities to help me get over that.
The steamiest scene from your books
Though I have many, the first one that comes to mind is the moment in Peaches ‘n’ Cream when Logan has had enough of Ryan and Damien’s ineptness in the bedroom while they are making love to Peaches. Up until this point he had resisted becoming involved with her. Cowboys and Pearls also has a scene which will make you wish you were sitting on a block of ice, but I don’t want to give anything away. All my books have such scenes.
Favourite comfort food?
German chocolate cake.
A person you admire
Any and all people brave enough to be who they are and love who they are meant to love. (Nice answer!)
If you could ask any person in the world one question of your choice, who would it be and what would you ask them?
It wouldn’t be a single person. But if I could get an honest, soul-revealing answer, I would ask haters why they really hate.
Lovely, Lynn. Just a few more and I'll let you off the hook. Here are
The fast ones
Favourite colour?
Red.. though I’m told psychologists prefer green or blue as the answer.
Favourite pet?
My current favourite is my cat Scooter Pie or Scootie for short. She’s about eleven years old now and my best buddy.
Dog or cat?
I have six dogs of various breeds, two of which are rescues, one cat, two rescued ferrets, four birds, and eleven very comical chickens. (Cool! My dream, although I'd never find the time for all those pets)
Coffee or tea?
Tea
Quickie or candles?
Uh, both?
Hunky or chunky?
Sexy comes in all kinds of packages.
Suit & tie or jeans & boots?
That depends on the man…and if it’s what I prefer to wear? It’s jeans and boots.
Walk in the park or chat over cocktails?
Walk in the park every time.
Thanks so much, Lynn! I had a great time interviewing you and you may let go of the armrests now ;)
Buy link: www.bookstrand.com/cowboys-and-pearls
For all of Lynn's books, please go to: www.bookstrand.com/lynn-stark
(Please note: All books in the Loving in Silver series are currently on sale! Look out for the offer on the product page!)
Author bio:
I live in Ohio with my husband and a houseful of animals. When I’m not working the real job, or cleaning house, I’m writing. My life isn’t nearly as exciting as I’d like it to be, though someday I hope to re-write it with a few adventures. I would like to visit Scotland for a month or so, if the people there can put up with me. If not, then maybe ten days.
Author website: http://lynnstarkromances.weebly.com, on Facebook at Lynn Stark Romances and my author’s page on Facebook is Lynn Stark Erotic Romances.
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