Tuesday Teaser: Victoria Blisse

Hi all, 

Welcome to a brand new Tuesday Teaser. This gorgeous Brit Babe barely needs an introduction, so I'll just get started with her interview straight away. 

Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to 

Victoria Blisse! 

Victoria, thank you so much for being my guest today. I've heard a rumour that you like neither tea nor coffee, so I'll just hand you the usual glass of bubbly to spice up 
 

The business ones

Please give us a short introduction about yourself

I'm Victoria Blisse and I'm a Brit Babe. I'm also a Northern Bird, a mum, a Christian and a great big softie. I love football, the British type, and Manchester United are my team of choice.
I love to bake, cakes and biscuits and all kinds of yummy things. I'm not very good at making things look precise and pretty but I think I do okay with flavour as people come back time and again for a piece of my cake or a bite of my buns, oo er!
I was first published in 2006 and now have dozens of stories to my name. I write for House of Erotica, Total-E-Bound, Mischief and Xcite and you can find all my books here: http://victoriablisse.co.uk/books

What genre(s) do you write in and why?

I primarily write erotic romance, because I’m a sucker for a happy ending and I love a good, hot romance. I write bits of whatever takes my fancy but I always celebrate curvaceous Characters and promote the fact that everyone is sexy no matter how they look. I write a bit in the paranormal genre and occasionally paddle in the shallow (and less painful) end of the BDSM pool. 

Tell us about your latest release

My latest release is a deliciously tasty threesome short story called Vanilla with Extra Nuts

She’s just a vanilla girl until she finds her perfect toppings…
Megan is slowly falling in love with Adam until he confesses he’s seeing a guy behind her back. She thinks the relationship has been ruined until the night she indulges in a threesome with the man she loves and Simon, his lover. As much as she enjoys being sandwiched between the two men she’s not sure the arrangement can last. So Megan has to decide.

Can she come to terms with sharing the man she adores with his male lover or will she have to say goodbye to her soulmate forever?

For more info and buy links: http://victoriablisse.co.uk/books/vanilla-with-extra-nuts

Describe your feelings when you learnt that your first book was accepted for publication

Joy, elation, shock and complete delight. The very first story I submitted to a publisher was accepted, the day after I submitted in fact. Definitely a big shock, but a pleasant one.

Where do you find inspiration?

Absolutely everywhere, so watch out! I might write you into one of my books.

Your favourite drink and food when writing

Pepsi max, and the food is anything my hubby is willing to make for me or anything I can pick up and shove in my face with little prep. I get a little all consumed when I write.

I love the title and tagline of your new book, Victoria, and I just have to read it, even though it's not my usual flavour - but before I hurry off to read, let me ask you a few more questions. Here are

The nosy ones

How much of the real “you” is in your stories?

The real me, who’s she? ;)

Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character? Who was it?

Just one? There’s loads! I had a thing for Aladdin when Disney’s version came out, I’d love a threesome with the tenth doctor and The Master and I’d do anything for a ngiht with Tarantio from Dark Moon by David Gemell (he has a demon too!) and any of the guys I’ve written, I crush on them all!

(Hah! Another one who's guilty of multiple fictional crushes! It's not just me... ~S)

The steamiest scene from your books

This is hard, excuse the pun, because so many are steamy and it’s all a matter of personal taste. I have heard many positive things about the desk scene in Temporary Insanity http://victoriablisse.co.uk/books/temporary-insanity , though.

Favourite comfort food?

I love my carbs, pasta, bread, potatoes…combine it with cheese and I’m in comfort food heaven.

A person you admire

My husband, Kev. He’s an absolute saint to put up with me!

Oops, sorry, I think I got stuck in comfort food heaven for a moment... Before I fall into a food-induced coma, let's finish with

The fast ones

Favourite colour?

Manchester United red

Favourite pet?

My Guinea Pig, Star.

Dog or cat?

Both, though I am also allergic to them both!

Coffee or tea?

Ick, neither.

Quickie or candles?

Quickie

Hunky or chunky?

Both, Rawr.

Suit & tie or jeans & boots?

Suit and tie.

Walk in the park or chat over cocktails?

Both, but we best do the walk thing first…

Thanks for being my guest, Victoria! I think I'll snuggle up with your book and a tub of ice cream now - and no, it won't be vanilla...

She’s just a vanilla girl until she finds her perfect toppings…
Megan is slowly falling in love with Adam until he confesses he’s seeing a guy behind her back. She thinks the relationship has been ruined until the night she indulges in a threesome with the man she loves and Simon, his lover. As much as she enjoys being sandwiched between the two men she’s not sure the arrangement can last. So Megan has to decide.

Can she come to terms with sharing the man she adores with his male lover or will she have to say goodbye to her soulmate forever?

Buy link: http://victoriablisse.co.uk/books/vanilla-with-extra-nuts

Author bio

Victoria Blisse is a Mother, Wife, Christian, Manchester United Fan and Award Winning Erotica Authoress. She is also the editor of several Bigger Briefs collections, and the co-editor of the fabulous Smut Alfresco and Smut in the City and Smut by the Sea Anthologies.

Victoria is also one of the brains behind the fabulous Smut by the Sea Event taking place at Scarborough Library (UK) on the 22nd June 2013. A day dedicated to Erotica with a mini erotic marketplace and lots of Author Readings, Fun Giveaways and Exciting Talks.

She is equally at home behind a laptop or a cooker (She is TEB's Resident "Naked Chef") and she loves to create stories, poems, cakes and biscuits that make people happy. She was born near Manchester, England and her northern English quirkiness shows through in all of her stories.

Passion, love and laughter fill her works, just as they fill her busy life.

You can often find Victoria procrastinating on Facebook http://facebook.com/victoriablisse , Twitter http://twitter.com/victoriablisse  and Pinterest http://pinterest.com/victoriablisse

To find out more check out http://victoriablisse.co.uk

Author website: http://victoriablisse.co.uk

Poem: Love is Pain

Well, I'm not the world's greatest at poetry. Inspiration finds me sometimes, but so far it has all ended up in the bottom drawer. This one I kinda like though, so I'm making it the first that gets to see the light. Here it is

Love is Pain

Love is pain

I hear you say

And never worth the gain

For every moment spent in bliss

Comes with a price to pay

Your heart must learn to miss

The counterpart it found

Your soul will treasure memories

Like a lover's voice's sound

Feelings are the casualties

Of life's ironic twists

That hold us in their clasp

Like handcuffs to our wrists

And yet, when you grasp

In the blink of an eye

That moment in eternity

When together you fly

Emotions turned certainty

Your soul in tune with his

Would you say in all honesty

That you'd want to miss this?

The burden is life

The talent is strength

Letting go is the sacrifice

And love's ultimate price

~SM~

Blast from the Past

Hi all,

Welcome to this week's Blast from the Past. Those are snippets from the interviews I've given in the past, because some of my interviewers' questions were just too good to answer only once. They can be serious or funny, insightful or just plain naughty, so - Enjoy!

Here it goes:




Q: When and why did you begin writing?

A: I always wanted to be a writer but well, my muse kept avoiding me. He was probably not all that happy with my plan to write crime or maybe mainstream romance. Then one night I woke up with a character in my head and all those scenes. It was a bit scary, because for about a week, all those scenes just kept developing and more and more of the story presented itself to me until eventually, I picked up my laptop and started writing it down. I guess it was either that or going insane because yes, by that time I was tempted to actually talk to that guy. Sadly his story has yet to be published but a lot of other fascinating characters have taken over since and happily share the space inside my head.

Excellent review for A Life as a Ghost

What a great way to start the day. I'd just written an amazing sex scene for the third Nightmare (my new TEB series) when a friend sent me the link to an excellent review of A Life as a Ghost. Happy Sage!

Oh, here's the link: http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.php/?p=11319

Tuesday Teaser: Mary Corrales

Hi all, 

Today's Tuesday Teaser may or may not enjoy a romantic setting to get in the mood for her erotic stories. She's guilty of multiple crushes on fictional heroes and she may or may not have physically affected yours truly with the sexy snippet which you will find below. 

Ladies & Gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to 

Mary Corrales

Hi Mary, thanks for being my guest today. Take a seat, grab a cocktail and let's talk. Here are
The business ones
What genre(s) do you write in and why?
I write in various genres of male/female erotic romance. I'm partial to paranormal and futuristic/Scifi, but I've also written contemporary suspense eroticas.

Tell us about your latest release 
Well, Love's Demon Ways is the story of Alexine Coridan and the way her broken heart and a one-night stand turned into an incredible love. Sometimes the worst situation can help us find the love of our lives.

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? 
Oh yes. Soft music, a fire in my fireplace and lingerie. *snicker* Okay, not really. I just need quiet and time. I prefer to write in the morning before I start my housework, that way I feel that I've accomplished something that furthers my writing career.

Describe your feelings when you learned that your first book was accepted for publication. 
My heart pounded and I laughed which quickly threatened to turn to happy tears. I called my mom and she was overjoyed for me. What a rush that moment was! The great thing is that I get that feeling again every time another manuscript is accepted.

Has the release of your first book changed anything in your personal life? If so, what? 
Yes, I've become far more computer savvy and even blog and tweet now.

Where do you find inspiration?
From my everyday life although I do have a very active imagination.

Who is your favourite character and why? 
No favourites. I love them all.

A favourite paragraph from one of your books
This is from by vampire erotic novella, Tasting Camilla:

He clenched his jaw against the effect of her sultry voice on his body. Damn vampires and their sexual allure. He’d made a living killing these creatures, and not until meeting Elisa had he ever gotten a hard-on from one.


Ah, those sexy vampires... Sigh. Anyway, it's time for

The nosy ones

How much of the real “you” is in your stories? 
It's possible a character or psychological trait has made its way into my books, but I'd say they are 99.97% imagination.

Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character? Who was it? 
Oh yes, I fall for every hero that I write. Each is their own person and each enriches my life in some way, the way a great boyfriend should. lol

What’s the silliest error in a book you’ve submitted? 
I misspelled the heroine's name and the editor had to correct it...twice.

The steamiest scene from your books
Hmm, okay but I'm not responsible for any physical effects your readers may experience from this scene in Love's Demon Ways. *grin*

He pulled her close, molding her soft curves to his hard body. His hands brushed her wings and she shivered, kissing him back with fervor. He growled, wanting more.
Sliding his arms beneath her, he scooped her up, taking her to the nearest apple tree. Their tongues continued to dance the entire time. He put her on her feet then braced both hands on the wide trunk, caging her in.
If he wanted her compliance, he needed to conquer her indirectly. His instinct urged him to force her obedience, but his heart urged him to seduce her. She must submit to him willingly.
“Interested in a trick?” he murmured against her lips. He gazed at her plump and swollen mouth, enjoying its darkened pink coloration.
She nodded. Her tongue slipped out to caress her obviously tender lips.
He watched the quick movement, and the small hairs all over his body stood on end. He loved her
tongue and looked forward to seeing what other delights she could bring his body.
With both hands braced on the dead tree trunk he poured a slight amount of energy into the tree. It shivered. The energy he poured into it was a potent sexual fruition that caused small green leaves to sprout along with delicate white flowers. Each flower glowed like a dazzling pearl, luminescent from within.


Mmmm. Very nice. Thank you for that hot little snippet, Mary. I think we'd better move on now to



The fast ones






Favourite comfort food?
Cheesecake. 

Favourite colour?
Blood red

Dog or cat?
Cat.

Coffee or tea?
Coffee

Quickie or candles? 
Candles

Hunky or chunky?
Hunky

Suit & tie or jeans & boots?
Jeans and boots

Walk in the park or chat over cocktails? 
Chat over cocktails



Thanks so much for being here, Mary. Before I let you go, let's take a quick look at your book, Love's Demon Ways

Alexine Coridan is lonely and unlucky in love. Vowing to live her life with no more regrets, she decides to have a one-night stand with the Nightfall Art Gallery’s reclusive owner, Ren Aloysius, but is he more than she is looking for? What forces will be unleashed when she sheds her inhibitions for a man who promises ecstasy with just one touch?

Buy links: 
Bookstrand: http://www.bookstrand.com/loves-demon-ways
Amazon Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/3hj6q99
Nook: http://tinyurl.com/3nnjspx





About the author

Mary Corrales is an erotic romance author who enjoys writing in multiple genres. Whether paranormal, futuristic or contemporary suspense, she's always creating characters that are deserving of the adventure of love.

Author website: http://www.authormaryc.com

Blast from the Past

Hi all,

Welcome to this week's Blast from the Past. Those are snippets from the interviews I've given in the past, because some of my interviewers' questions were just too good to answer only once. They can be serious or funny, insightful or just plain naughty, so - Enjoy!

Here it goes:


Q: Contrary to what some people envision about a romance writer’s life, it’s not all glitz and glamor. Well not for the majority of us. With that bubble sadly busted, when you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?

A: I’m the lucky parent of a big and boisterous toddler who has set out to explore her world and everything in it. That alone keeps me well occupied. Combined with having a house and doing the administrative work being a writer brings with it, I could use an extra twelve hours in my day. Luckily I function quite well on an average of five to six hours of sleep, but believe me, if you saw me when I get up in the mornings, you’d forget all about that vision of glamour and glitz!

New author tag line

Hi all,

It's officially spring and the perfect time to sweep out the house and make some changes. I've decided to take on a new author tag line, so from now on, it's

Sage Marlowe - Exploring the flavours of gay erotic fiction

I think this mirrors my, ahem, field of expertise better than the old line, so I hope you like it.

Cheers,

Sage
xxx