Please join me today welcoming fellow RP writer Cheryl Dragon. Welcome Cheryl. So Cheryl, how long have you been writing?
I’ve been writing in various genres since after college. I dabbled to find my voice and strengths. Finally I found erotic romance and sold my first book in 2006.
Q: Do you have a specific writing style?
I tend to write tight and fast paced. Lots of hot stuff…
Q: Do you ever suffer from writer’s block? If so, what do you do about it?
Not usually. If I hit a wall, I’ll change books and usually that works.
Q: How much of your books are realistic?
Lol…well, I write a lot of ménage stories but I think that people could do that if they wanted toJ With the exception of my paranormals…I think my books/characters are fairly realistic. A lot of people experiment with sex, be it BDSM play or other ways. It’s just not something people talk about openly.
Q: Would you tell us your story of getting “the call?”
I never got a call, but I got an email from my first EC editor. I’d had a request for a full before a big conference. I had a pitch appointment with EC at the conference. Talk about crossed wires! After the conference, a day or two, I got the email that EC wanted the book! That was the summer of 2006 so there were fewer epubs back then.
Q: What do you think is the biggest misconception in erotic romance fiction?
The biggest misconception is that it’s all sex and basically porn for women. There is a lot of sex but also a lot of emotion as well. The romance is a big part of it. Readers want an emotionally satisfying ending! They want the fantasy of the perfect partner who understands AND sexually thrills the heroine.
Q: Have you ever been asked to “sex-up or sex-down your books”?
No, I’ve never been asked. Normally I have a lot of sex in my books but no complaints.
Q: What is on tap for 2013?
Tons! The first book in my new Masters Wanted series—Love & History — released January 9th! It’s M/F Light BDSM contemporary erotic romance. I don’t write hardcore BDSM and I wanted a series that reflected the BDSM stuff that I enjoy/write. So the series is centered on heroines who aren’t necessarily new to being submissive. They knew how they want to play and are looking for Masters…specifically Bedroom Doms who don’t need to frequent clubs, groups, or show off in front of others to enjoy satisfy their subs.
Love & History is the first book in Masters Wanted and available at Resplendence Publishing and All Romance eBooks
Also at the end of January, I have my first Siren release with two things I love! Ménage + erotic romance and wine… Make sure to check out Pinot Noir Nights!
2013 is already pretty busy!
Don’t miss my All Male Nudes! Series. Book one is out, Hot Rivals, and more are coming. MM yummy stripper fun.
Plus I’m up for a CAPA award over at TRS. Keep your fingers crossed that 4 Bikers & A Witch wins for Best Paranormal Romance!
Q: Where can readers find you on the world wide web?
http://www.facebook.com/cheryldragon
http://cheryldragon.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/cheryldragon
Join me Saturday for Sexcerpt from Love & History by Cheryl Dragon.
Until then be Naughty,
Tina
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