AUTHOR INTERVIEW - MILTON QUIBNER ( HOW HIGH SHOULD I JUMP? )

Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Mr. Quibner , I’m glad you could make it!

Milton Quibner : Thank you, Niina, I have soooo been looking forward to this!

Niina : Awesome! Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you so we can break the ice?

Milton Quibner : Well, I'm still madly in love with my wife of 25 years; I'm a crazy San Francisco Giants fan; my wife has total freedom to do whatever she wants; and I have a beach-front home in Brasil that I am dying to go spend some time at.

Niina : Brazil... sweet! Tell us little about your book "HOW HIGH SHOULD I JUMP", what’s it about?

Milt : JUMP is a fun but intense sexual satire where I mock and belittle selfish, boring guys who are not willing to support and free their women; it's filled with classical references, wild erotic scenes and absurd products but, underneath the zaniness, I am directing men to become less selfish and more devoted to women while deflating jealousy and egotism.

Niina : And how could we not love that! :D So how do you write, chapter here and there - or follow from beginning to the end?

Milt : I start with an outline, a frame, which generally is the most actual work, and I then go about creating each chapter, which then gets revised ad infinitum. The real work is setting up the outline; I need a general heading I'm aiming at, then I allow the magic of the writing moment to occur. That means I prepare each day before I write; I study some of the Classics, take a look at my notes, maybe read something from some modern writer, look over the Internet for an hour or so, then I dive in.

Niina : What inspired you to write this book?

Milt : My own personal struggles with sexual betrayal when I was young led me to realize there were no good books, especially funny ones, on the subject of dealing with being betrayed, and thus, I set out to create one. I chose satire rather than to be all serious and finger-pointing, because I think we actually learn more when we laugh at ourselves than we do when we're made to feel bad.

Niina : What’s the best compliment you've received on your writing? And who complimented you?

Milt : “I hated this book until I actually read it, now it's a favorite.” Joyce Breen said this earlier this year, a radical feminist who wanted to kill me...until she actually read it. I love it!

Niina : What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk?

Milt : My combination of intellectual firepower with informality. I like to be smart but not a jerk about it. Everybody has their problems and I respect that, so I give real knowledge you can actually use without attaching a lot of bluster and arrogance to it.

Niina : How did your cover come about, or what’s your opinion of it?

Milt : I love my book's cover and it was a result of my publisher, Seaburn Books in NYC, really understanding the essence of the book; I told them the essence of what I wanted, and they showed me the first proof and bam! I loved it!

Niina : Now to more personal questions! Can you share with us 4 of the physically closest books to you?

Milt : 'The Apology/last days of Socrates'; Plutarch's Lives; The Mistress Manual; Jarry's Ubu Roi

Niina : What is your signature dish?

Milt : Organic brown rice, black beans, garlic roasted chicken and tossed salad, with lemon water.

Niina : Which Disney Princess would you pick if you had to choose?

Milt : Cinderella. I'd find a way to cheat the midnight hour for sure!

Niina : What’s the number one thing you like to do when you are not writing?

Milt : Kiss and adore my wife. Seriously, we are becoming closer every day, and I can't keep my hands off of her, and don't want to!

Niina : Awww... :) How many jobs did you have before you became a writer? What was your first job?

Milt : Many many jobs, in and out of writing. Restaurant work, house painter, farm worker, logger, gold miner, audio/video engineer, radio host, editor. I worked sometimes three jobs while I studied at the College of Pataphysics in Sebastapol, CA, a very demanding regimen that took my all to get through, but I emerged finally and have since almost exclusively worked in the the arts and literature.

Niina : Before we finish, here are some…

Quick Fire Questions!

Trees or Shops? Trees
Football or Nascar? Football
Boots or Sexy heels? Sexy heels
Shots or Wine? shots
Movie: Popcorn or Hard candy? popcorn
Date: Going on a picnic or Going to a winery? Picnic
Scarier: Ghosts or Demons? Ghosts
Women: Power Suits or Sexy Nerds? Power suits
Women: Bad girl or Girl Next Door? Bad girl
Dresses or pant suits? dresses
Women in the bedroom: Dominating or Gentle? dominating AND gentle...
Sexier: Woman who can sing or woman who can cook? woman who can cook
Romance: Knights or Kings? Kings
Romance: Fallen Angels or Sexy Demons? fallen angels
Romance: Doctors or Cowboys? Cowboys
Romance: Shifters or Vampires? Shifters
Sexier: Kisses or Licks? Kisses
Sexier : Flimsy lingerie or Trench-coat only? Flimsy lingerie
Romance or Erotic Romance? Erotic romance, baby...

Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, Milt! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?

Milt : Yes, please head over to my website, HowHighShouldIJump.com, where you can look over and even order my book, take a look at my weekly blog or listen in to my radio show, airing weeknights at 8 pm Pacific, http://www.shoutcast.com/Internet-Radio/plv-radio . I love getting reader questions and comments, so email me at r.miltonquibner@yahoo.com on any subject related to relationships.

In October, I will be joined by my wife, Mia, a Life Wizard, for a new half hour podcast, 'Get Over Yourself!' The Milt and Mia Show, so get connected at my website or through Facebook and/or Twitter and as soon as we have the details worked out, we'll let you know. Mia will astound you with her clarity, and for my part, I just try to keep up with her, she's a genius!

I am just beginning work on my second book, How Low Should I Go: The Satirical Guide to How NOT to Live Your Life, and I've just put the finishing touches on a Reality Show, A Real Man for My Wife! Which I am anxious to see made into a series soon. In truth, Life couldn't be better for me!

And Niina, thanks for a great interview!

Niina : I glad to have you here too Milt! And good luck with all those great things to come in the future! :D

AUTHOR INTERVIEW - DAVID J. CORD (DEAD ROMANS)

Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, babe, I’m glad you came by!

David : Thanks for having me. This is one interview I can do naked, so that is a plus.

Niina : LOL! Isn't it always. ;) Let’s break the ice! Can you tell my readers here 4 funny unknown facts about you?

David : 1) I have a phobia of looking inside women’s purses. Even if they ask me to get something for them I won’t do it. This dates back to when I was a teenager and saw one of my buddies get caught going through his girlfriend’s purse. The look in her eyes convinced me to never, ever go inside a purse for any reason whatsoever. 2) When I eat, I have to eat one thing at a time. First the hamburger, for instance, and then the fries. 3) Cleavage hypnotises me. 4) Whenever I go through a door – and this is any door, mind you – I have to compulsively check to see that I have my keys, wallet and phone with me. It might be related to some subconscious fear of being locked out. Or it might just be weirdness.

Niina : Yeah, your eating habits confuse me as I'm a 'mix them together on a fork' eater. ;) But hey it’s been a while since you've been here. I believe it was when your first book Mohamed 2.0 : Distruption Manifesto was released – so what’s new?

David : Dead Romans is new. I’m quite happy with it. Also, it is new that Mohamed 2.0 is now available in America. My American publisher Stairway Press picked up both books.

Niina : Yay, now americans can enjoy 2.0! What is your new novel Dead Romans about? ( I typed Romans as Romance at least three times… it’s all due to me writing Romance about twenty times a day! ;) Muscle memory at its finest. :/ )

David : Dead Romans is about three people in second-century Ephesus. Daphnis the shepherd slave boy has to satisfy a new and cruel master or his family will be broken up and sold off. Panthea, the emperor’s mistress, is abused by her father, hated by the nobility and loses her grip on reality. The aspiring writer Aristides has to decide to either write a high-profile panegyric for someone he hates or else remain a humble baker.

Each story is independent, but they are intertwined. Overshadowing the whole novel is the outbreak of the Antonine Plague. The plague causes havoc, society starts to break down, and there is a rush to flee the city. Panthea has the last ship which will leave Ephesus, and everyone wants on board.

Niina : Tell us something about your book that we wouldn't know just by reading the blurb?

David : I use sex as conflict. Literature has to have conflict between characters, but normally sex isn't used this way. It is instead a by-product or indicator of other conflicts. I would say only one relationship in Dead Romans could remotely be described as healthy.

Niina : Definitely interesting! Which character in your book became your favorite?

David : I can’t choose between the three main characters, but out of the others Chloe is my favourite. She is feisty, intelligent, and is somewhat mysterious. You know there are interesting things going on in her mind and her life, but they are in the background and you can’t quite make them out.

Niina : How did you come to pick your genre … actually how would you define your genre? It’s not just plain historical fiction right?

David : I didn't pick a genre. I picked the story, which happened to fit into a genre. It is character-driven historical fiction, similar to Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, or Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles. This seems to be quite a thriving genre currently.

David J. Cord

Niina : Were any of the characters based on real life characters?

David : No. I created all of the characters. However, there is a lot in the book which is inspired by things I've went through. My Finnish literary director demanded I do this, so I did a lot of research about it. For instance, Daphnis’ love of his ‘sacred place’ in the countryside is basically my love for a place in the country where I grew up. As the population becomes more urban and more of us move to cities, I think this sort of pastoralism will make a comeback in our culture.

Niina : How did your cover come about? ;)

David : I traded sexual favours for it. She did a pretty good job, I think, both in the sexual favours department and on the cover. Luckily the publisher liked her cover and chose it. If they hadn't, I probably would have been in trouble.

Niina : LOL! Okay by now I have to mention we are married and I made the cover! LOL! :D Now to more personal questions! Flirting with the idea of bringing a new mythological/paranormal creature to page, what would be exciting to write about?

David : Cupid, specifically in his relationship with Psyche. This was done most famously by Apuleius in the Golden Ass, but I would love to do a modern interpretation someday. Cupid was supposed to be a hitman of sorts and hurt Psyche, but instead fell in love with her. He was going against his mother Venus’ wishes and had to be careful. He was quirky, like trying to keep his form secret. He had a temper, too. I think he is a fascinating character, and is much more interesting than the modern symbolic ideas of him. This is one of those very basic stories that has captured our imagination for thousands of years.

Niina : Agreed! Which Disney Princess would you pick if you had to choose?

David : Jasmine. She’s hot.

Niina : Is there a natural wonder of the world you would like to visit?

David : Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Niina : How many jobs did you have before you became a writer? What was your first job?

David : My first job was in the meat department of a grocery store. That was a lot of fun, and I still remember those days fondly. I was in the investment industry for many years before I started writing professionally.

Niina : Body Hair: Wax, Shave or Leave?

David : Shave. It is less painful than waxing, less gross than leaving and carries a hint of danger with that razor.

Niina : LOL! Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions: 

Trees or Shops? Trees.

Football or Nascar? Football. I love Formula One, so trying to enjoy Nascar is like trying to enjoy a trip in a 1950s airplane after you have flown first class in an Airbus A380. There might be some nostalgia in it, but it all kind of seems outdated.

Boots or Sexy heels? Heels. Oh God yes. Heels.

Shots or Wine? Depends upon the context. Both have their uses.

Movie: Popcorn or Hard candy? Popcorn. I grew up in Indiana, one of the biggest popcorn-producing areas of the world. I have to stay loyal to my roots.

Date: Going on a picnic or Going to a winery? This depends upon the context, but I would probably pick the winery. I like the agricultural aspect, and the food is normally better.

Scarier: Ghosts or Demons? Definitely demons. Ghosts may be here unwillingly and are being acted upon, but demons have an agenda, a thing to do, and it is normally not a warm and cuddly agenda.

Women: Power Suits or Sexy Nerds? Sexy nerds. I love glasses.

Women: Bad girl or Girl Next Door? Both. I know you don’t like me to say ‘both,’ but how can you choose? This is like trying to pick between Thomas Pynchon and Don DeLillo.

Dresses or pant suits? Dresses. I love legs.

Women in the bedroom: Dominating or Gentle? You have to alternate. Perhaps start with dominating, because that is a good way to set the stage.

Sexier: Woman who can sing or woman who can cook? Sing. It means her mouth and tongue are well-trained.

Knights or Kings? Knights. Kings just sit back and made decisions, but knights make those decisions happen.

Fallen Angels or Sexy Demons? Fallen angels. Sexy demons have an agenda and a job to do, so they are characterized by a plot. But fallen angels have a past. They have made mistakes of some sort to become ‘fallen’ so there is more character development there. It makes them more interesting.

Shifters or Vampires? Vampires. I’m very dismissive of shifters. Shifters are the teletubbies of literature. You stare at them, but can’t seem to figure out the point of it all.

Sexier: Kisses or Licks? Licks. Hell to the yes.

Sexier : Flimsy lingerie or Trench-coat only? Lingerie.

Romance or Erotic Romance? It depends upon what you are looking for because they serve different purposes. Romance is for the characters and plot, and erotic romance is for titillation. They can be combined, though.

Historical Fiction or Literary Fiction? Why can’t they be both? But typically I would go for literary fiction. If you speak strictly of genres, historical fiction is normally just telling a story but literary fiction is deeper. It is like the ocean: you can enjoy the surface, but there is a lot going on beneath the waves.

Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, David ! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?

David : Dead Romans is out now, you can purchase it from Stairway Press & Amazon.

You can also visit me at : 

DavidCord.com 

Facebook

Twitter @David_J_Cord 

( #DeadRomans )

and YouTube

CHARACTER INTERVIEW - DEREK SHAW (WIN MY LOVE)

"Wynne Carter’s one-night-stand with Hollywood bad boy Derek Shaw resulted in life-changing consequences in the form of her precious daughter. Years later, she isn’t prepared to face him or his questions when he returns to her small town seeking answers.

With his acting career on hiatus thanks to his wild past, discovering he has a daughter is reason enough for Derek to stick around. Spending timing with her mom isn’t too shabby either, and soon he can’t keep Wynne or her long legs off his mind.

 Wynne knows a man like Derek is made for sin, not happily-ever-afters, but resisting him proves pretty darn impossible. For a while, it looks as if the unlikely pairing of the single mom and the heartthrob might make it after all. Until Hollywood wants its leading man back, and their new relationship threatens to fall apart forever."

INTERVIEW 

WITH DEREK SHAW

Interviewer : Welcome! Glad you could make it Derek! So a small town, what made you abandon LA?

DS : You know, I’ve really realigned my priorities in the last year. I just needed to slow down, have a change of pace. LA is a rough city, and it can swallow you whole if you let it. Sometimes, being under the radar isn’t a bad thing.

I : I've heard rumors of you shooting a film here, visiting family or maybe secret lover, any truth to those?

DS : There’s always a bit of truth in rumors. I’m here for personal reasons. Let’s just say I have a lot of unfinished business in this town.

I : Okay to the main reason you're here today! To connect with your fans at DereksDolls.com, I have some questions here from your fans, things they wanna know about their favorite actor, ready?

DS : Ready as I’ll ever be.

I : Here we go!

Snuggles82 : What's your favorite Disney princess and why? ( I luv U! )

DS : I can’t say I’ve ever given that question much thought before, but my daughter’s favorite princess is Ariel, and I’m sold on anything she loves. Of course, you might also say I’m a fan of redheads.

HomieRoo : Wildest thing you did as a teenager?

DS : I stole my foster parents’ car and went on a road trip with my best friend Logan. The police ended up catching us on the New Jersey turnpike. It was the closest I’ve come to being thrown in jail, but luckily the officer that chased us down had a soft spot for awkward foster kids.

RubyMay : Did you have pets growing up? I have ponies and pigs, and chickens and goats! <3

DS : Sounds like you’re starting a zoo there. A few of my foster homes had pets, but I never wound up staying anywhere long enough to bond. I’d love to have a dog one day.

69Lays : What do you think is the sexiest part on a woman?

DS : I’m a leg man. I love a woman with long, endless legs.

DollyCoors : What's your favorite guilty pleasure? ( you're mine? ;) )

DS : Thanks, I think. My favorite guilty pleasure is chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven. Believe it or not, I’ve even been known to bake them.

OdeToDS : Do you wanna have kids one day? Get married? Or single forever?

DS : I recently found out I’m a dad, and I’ve got to say I love every minute of it. As for getting married, if the right woman is willing, I’m not afraid to jump in.

BabeMaggie : What's your best pick up chicks tip?

DS : Always appreciate a woman. If she’s got great hair, a cute smile, adorable glasses—whatever it is, let her know.

BabeMaggie : Favorite sexual position?

DS : I’m a man. Who can pick just one?

Interviewer : Okay, better call it quits before we get any racier questions! LOL! Thanks Derek for taking time to connect with your fans online at DereksDolls.com, we wish you the best and hope you turn to Hollywood in no time. ;)

DS : Thanks for having me. It’s been a blast.

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STRADDLING THE EDGE ~*PROMO BLITZ*~ (KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY!)

"Summer McGallian … the scandalous home wrecker from Against the Wall and Between The Sheets. The one who stole her co-worker’s fiancé, the other woman, the one people whisper about and stay away from. Only for Summer, things aren't always as they appear and she knows that better than anyone. She hasn’t been herself since she was in high school, when life was less complicated and relationships weren’t about making compromises to land the guy. When her heart is broken, there's only one thing left for her to do … prove she isn't who everyone thinks she is. And maybe, just maybe, she can get back to being comfortable in her own skin again, without input from a man. But when she encounters Sexy Guy, Dean Michaels, everything Summer has ever known about the opposite sex is about to change.

Dean Michaels knew he’d seen her somewhere before. What he never imagined was that the gorgeous woman in a baseball cap and hooded sweatshirt tossing back a beer in his favorite spot could be Summer McGallian—the woman who always looked like she’d stepped off the pages of a glamour magazine when he’d seen her from afar at work. And to make matters worse, she’s Chase Marino’s ex, the one guy who gets under his skin like no other. If the thought of being someone’s bitch in jail wasn’t enough to scare him, he would’ve strangled that bastard years ago and tossed the body in the Mojave Desert. But forget about Chase … Dean knew from the moment he saw Summer’s sexy smile and heard her cute laugh, she had to be his. And he won't let anything get in the way of that."

The Against The Wall series isn't just about steamy sex scenes and swoon-worthy romance, but about new friendships, undying love, and a ton of laughter. Enjoy the ride as you get to know and love Summer and Dean, just as you did Shelly and Matt, and Melissa and Tyler, in the final book, Straddling The Edge.

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Niina  : I you could only read 5 (genre) novels for the rest of your life what would they be, and why?

Julie : Not in any particular order …

1.Wife By Wednesday by Catherine Bybee because it has the perfect amount of sass, suspense, and steam.

2.All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey because I love Josh and I’m in love with the whole Kowalski family.

3.Nothing Personal by Jaci Burton because it’s the first Jaci book I read and I have since been addicted to anything she writes.

4.True North by Marie Force because it’s impossible to choose just one of the Gansett or Fatal books. Haha.

5.Forever Mine by Elizabeth Reyes because I love the Moreno Brothers and this is the last book in the series which catches us up on the entire family. And, damn, that Sal is one hot bad ass!

Niina : What does it take to write a really hot love scene? (f.ex. music, silence, rom-com movie…)

Julie  : Sexy love songs. No kids in the room!!! And I just have to be in the mood to write one. It’s not something that just flies off my fingertips. I might leave the scene empty until I’m ready. And the characters have to be ready too.

Niina : What do you think makes a story sexy?

Julie : Love, passion, chemistry, tension/frustration, and a sense of realness. The story doesn’t have to have sex in it on every other page. I love stories that build with sexual tension and leave you wanting it to happen as much as the characters do.

Julie is giving away, a grand prize Kindle Fire. Winner will be selected by Rafflecopter. Each blog will be able to award one lucky commenter Against the Wall swag and a digital copy of one of Julie's back list, winner's choice.

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REVIEW - TAKE IT OFF! THE NAKED TRUTH ABOUT MALE STRIPPERS

"Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in a male strip club? Are those guys gay? How do they stay so ripped? Do they stuff their trunks? How did they get into such a business? How much money do they make? Do they have wild sex every night?"

Author: Taylor Cole and Justin Whitfield
Pages: 114 pages
Publisher: Ellora's Cave/EC for Men on Oct. 2012
Form: E-book (from NetGalley for an honest review)
Genre: Erotic Non-Fiction / Memoir (+18 Only)
Series: Part 1
Amazon: Buy / $5.39 (Kindle) ( EU price, click to see yours )
Barnes & Noble: Buy / $5.59 (Nook)
All Romance E-books: Buy / $5.20 (E-book)
Excerpt: Chapter 1

"Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in a male strip club? Are those guys gay? How do they stay so ripped? Do they stuff their trunks? How did they get into such a business? How much money do they make? Do they have wild sex every night?

This book takes you backstage and into the lives of two successful male strippers over a span of twenty years in the business. From their rookie days to their wild sexcapades and practical jokes, Take It Off! is a laugh-filled, action-packed joyride."  ~ From Goodreads

Let's start with my preconceived notions: I have never been to a strip club and am skeptical what goes on their and what the clientele is like. I did see Magic Mike though when it came out and that cleared it a bit - so in my mind the women going regularly to strip clubs were desperate, and the men working at them easy. And here come Cole and Whitfield to prove me wrong! Ahem, on some of the points. ;)

Take It Off!'s insight on male strippers is interesting, not to mention Entertaining, you got your pecking order established ( poor rookies ), your types of strippers, stage acts all cleared out and the boys have a nice voice to their writing! Take It Off! tells you pretty much all you need to know if you want to be a strippers the dos and don'ts, and gives an impressive list of what not to do if you wanna date one.

Some of the most entertaining parts came with their telling on how to be a stripper, what to expect, the rookie mistakes and revealing the types of strippers. Some people can tell a story, and reading this book is like sitting down at the local bar over few beers and sharing "war" stories with your buddies. Great fun!

"Many rookies get caught up trying to impress the crowd or outdo other guys and will do something he never attempted before, such as a back flip or sliding across the the stage on his knees after taking his pants off. Seeing someone land on his head or skin his bare knees on the on the hardwood stage will make a woman cringe. It's totally hilarious though."

"Props can be pain. ( about flying to another town ) We needed a wheelchair and a set of bongo drums, and our luggage was already full. We came up with the idea that I would pretend to be a blind bongo player and he had to push me in a wheelchair because I couldn't navigate myself through the airport. It worked perfectly. We got through security with no trouble at all. Six-foot-four jacket up stud pushing a wheelchair containing a muscle pound blind bongo player in a tight shirt attracted a lot of female attention. So we decided to have some fun with it..."

What I enjoyed was the fun, yet surprisingly sexy telling of male stripper life, the ups and lows ( and the lows were quite hilarious ) of the life style. Of course you got drugs ( bad boys, stop that right now *uses kindergarten teacher voice* ) and other problems, but the way Take It Off! puts it they seemed to have enjoyed themselves and the girls that came with the job were a definite bonus, if not a profession standard.

The chapters and scenes featuring sexploits, titled sexcapedes, read like good for-men erotica, wither it was hotel room hook-ups with clients or bathroom quickies or even a dark corner during a black out, they were definitely hot enough to get you on the mood, I don't see many other profession tell-alls doing that. ;)

"As the club got darker, I kissed her neck a little more and moved my other hand down to her inner thigh and as close as I could without touching her panties. I caressed her soft, smooth inner thighs. She was responding the way I  wanted, loving every moment. I pulled her panties to the side, exposing her naked snatch. There wasn't a hair on her. I could feel how wet her pussy was."

If you are curious just what goes on in the lives of people who strip for cash, and what they plan to retire with ( other than the white mink coat and the Ferrari )  then check out these boys's book - you are guaranteed laughs, hot reads and cringes... that is if you're not a prude. ;)

There is more to come from these two and I personally can't wait to read that as well - Take It Off! was entertaining, funny and sexy and who wouldn't want more of that in their reading? Off to see Magic Mike now if you don't mind. ;)

Rating :

One of the Co-authors of Take It Off! made it over for a quickie... interview! Mind off gutter girls. ;) Why yes I did that on purpose. Wanna get to know if Ellora's Cave Cover Model goes for sexy nerds or tough chicks? Prefer kisses or licks?
Well you are about to find out! Read the Quick Fire Interviews below!

Justin Whitfield

Justin Whitfield works as an author/romance cover model at Ellora's Cave Publishing and is the Owner-Operator at The End Zone Sports Bar and Grill, Whitfield used to be a male stripper in the famous LaBare Strip Club in Houston. Welcome to For The Love of Reading, now the following questions are quick pick one or the other... let's get started!

Football or Nascar? football (by a long shot!) lol

Sports car or Pick-up? pick up

Shots or Wine? shots

Movie: Popcorn or Hard candy? hard candy

Scarier: Ghosts or Demons? demons

Women: Tough Girls or Sexy Nerds? sexy nerd

Women: Heiress or Waitress? heiress

Dresses or pant suits on women? dresses

In the bedroom: Dominating or Gentle? gentle

Sexier: Woman who can sing or girl who can cook? cook

Romance: Maidens or Queens? queens

Romance: Fallen Angels or Sexy Demons? fallen angel

Romance: Nurses or Cops? nurses

Romance: Werewolves or Vampires? vampires

Sexier: Kisses or Licks? kisses

Sexier : Flimsy lingerie or Trench-coat only? flimsy lingerie

Check out Take It Off! here and see what's coming next...
Take It Off Again! 

AUTHOR INTERVIEW - SCARLETT METAL

Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Ms. Metal, I’m glad you could make it!

Scarlett Metal : Thanks for having me today! I’m happy to be here.

Niina : Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you so we can break the ice?

Scarlett : 1. My fav movie is Gone with the Wind. 2. I have mad Yoda speaking skills. 3. I write erotica but my favorite author is Jen Lancaster. She’s so funny! 3. My first concert was Skid Row.

Niina : Speak Yoda I do too. ;) Tell us what Naughty Girl is about? And who made the cover? ;) ( that’d be me! ;) )

Scarlett : Naughty Girl is about a sassy bedroom submissive that finally meets her match in the dominant Paul. I don’t want to give too much away. And yes, you made it for me probably about a year or longer ago. I finally had the nerve to publish.

Niina : ;) What does it take to write a really hot love scene?

Scarlett : Usually good music and the mood has to strike me. It’s weird how that happens.

Niina : What chapter did you most enjoyed writing and why?

Scarlett : I like writing the sexy scenes. Honestly, they are the easiest for me.

Niina : What’s the best compliment you’ve received on your writing? And who complimented you?

Scarlett : A ready read my latest release and told me that they had to go get my other books. I also like it when a reader tells me that their husband thanks me too. ;-)

Niina : LOL! Now to more personal questions! Which Disney Prince would you pick if you had to choose?

Scarlett : The one from Tangled. He’s not a prince though is he? He’s rough around the edges though and I like that.

Niina : Flynn Rider, I'd pick him too! What is your signature dish?

Scarlett : Spinach Lasagna

Niina : What’s the sexiest article of clothing on a guy?

Scarlett : Jeans

Niina : Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions:

Spring thing: Neon or Shorts? Shorts
Football or Nascar? Football
Boots or Sexy heels? Boots
Shots or Wine? Wine
Movie: Popcorn or Hard candy? Popcorn
Date: Picnic or Winery? Winery!
Scarier: Ghosts or Demons? Demons
Men: Alpha-male or Sexy nerds? Sexy Nerds
Men: Bad boys or Good guys? Bad boys always!
Dresses or pant suits? Pant suits
Men in the bedroom: Dominating or Gentle? Duh, Dominating!
Sexier: Man who can sing or man who can cook? Cook for sure!
Romance: Knights or Kings? Knights
Romance: Fallen Angels or Sexy Demons? Sexy demons
Romance: Doctors or Cowboys? Cowboys
Romance: Shifters or Vampires? Vampires
Sexier: Kisses or Licks? Kisses
Sexier : A guy holding your hand or touching your hair? Touching Hair
Sexier : Flimsy lingerie or Trench-coat only? Trench-coat
Romance or Erotic Romance? Erotic romance

Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, Scarlett! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?

Scarlett : Watch for more Paul and Alex in a full length novel later this summer!

You can find Scarlett HERE!

AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH MILLY TAIDEN (FATE'S WISH)

Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Ms. Taiden, I’m glad you could make it!

Milly Taiden : Hi Niina! thanks for having me back. I love visiting your page.

Niina : Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you so we can break the ice?

Milly : I like to eat breakfast for dinner ( and lunch too ). I like to stick out my tongue at my husband when he ticks me off. My favorite perfume is Narciso Rodriguez ( love the scent ). My favorite candies are gummy bears.

Niina : Good candy choice! Tell us something about your book Fate’s Wish, that we wouldn't know just by reading the blurb?

Milly : It's a short novella. Not to be confused with a regular length novella. This was meant to be a quickie. I think what you wouldn't realize is that I like to add action, romance and heat to all my stories no matter what length it is.

Niina : 72 pages sure is enough time to make it hot. ;) What do you think makes a story sexy?

Milly : The fact that they love each other, want to be together and the chemistry between them is explosive.

Niina : What character did you most enjoy writing and why?

Milly : I love writing paranormals. They are amazing. I can give them all these powers and strengths but they still have something that makes them just as vulnerable as any human.

Niina : How do you write, chapter here and there or follow from beginning to an end?

Milly : I like to write chapter by chapter. In order. Sometimes the end hits me in the face and I have to make notes, but I generally like to keep order.

Niina : Any big projects for 2013?

Milly :  As Milly Caged Heat comes out ( 2nd of my Black Meadow Pack ) and working on a new paranormal series. As April I have Party Crasher, Wicked Valentine, Deadly Desire and Take a Chance.

Niina : What's the best part about being an author? And what’s the worst?

Milly : The best part is creating the love story and starting a new work. The worst has to be when you get to the middle and you feel like you've been writing forever but you still have forever to go. LOL!

Niina : Now to more personal questions! What’s your fondest Christmas memory?

Milly : I think my first Christmas with my son. He was about 9 months and all he wanted to do was eat the wrapping paper. LOL. It was fun because he didn't want the toys, he wanted the paper and was upset when he took it away from him.

Niina : Awww... :) Would you rather meet real vampires or werewolves?

Milly : Werewolves. Those are my sexy wild animals of choice.

Niina : LOL! What is your signature Christmas dish?

Milly : Coquito. It's puertorican eggnog with Bacardi, sweet condensed milk and cinnamon and vanilla. YUMMY!!!

Niina : Sure sounds yummy! What is your favorite guilty Christmas pleasure?

Milly : Flan. My girlfriend makes amazing coconut flan and I always get to eat some for Christmas. It is awesome!!

Niina : What’s on your night stand?

Milly : Way too much stuff. My son's toys, my phone, a notepad and pen, and water bottles.

Niina : Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions:

Gingerbread cookies or Candy sticks?  Gingerbread cookies
Ice-skating or Skiing? Ice-skating
Hockey or Downhill skiing? Hockey
Christmas Tree or Christmas Lights? Christmas Tree
Eggnog or Wine? Wine
Men: Sexy Santa or Sexy Ghost? Sexy ghost
Men: Naughty boys or Good guys? Naughty boys!
Gifts: Giving or Receiving? LOL! I'm big on giving
Soft  or Hard gifts? Hard
Angels or Elves? Angels
Ham or Turkey? Turkey
Christmas: Family or Friends? Family

Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, Milly! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?

Milly : Thanks so much Niina! It's great fun to come visit you. I really appreciate the chance to visit. My newest book just came out under April Angel ( contemporary erotic romance ). Stranded Temptation is available at Amazon and other e-book retailers. Wynter's Captive is coming soon for Milly Taiden. Thanks and please visit my page for more info.

Website: http://millytaiden.com

Twitter: @millytaiden

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millytaidenauthor

"The man she loves left her, but he’s the only one that can protect her.

Sharmila is a witch with a problem. Her magic is waning. And her lack of sex may have something to do with it. Her mother’s solution? Easy. Sharmila needs to get laid. Easier said than done, though, because Shar is still in love with the only man to make her melt, Zahir Darkwrath. Her missing husband. Her demon.

Zahir knows he’s a danger to Shar, so he’s done his best to stay far away. Darkness flows through his being, and when emotions run wild, destruction rages around him. And sex with Shar is definitely wild. Staying away from the woman he loves is the hardest thing he’s ever done, but hurting her would be far worse. So he’s astounded when Shar’s mother hires his company to watch over her.

Evil is heading Shar’s way, and Zahir is the only one who can stop it. To save her, Zahir will need more than control; he’ll need the power of his own darkness–which might be his undoing."

Buy Fate’s Wish here: Amazon / All Romance eBooks / Barnes and Noble

BEHIND THE DELPHI BLOOD LINE WITH DONNA DEL ORO

THE DELPHI BLOODLINE : 

"Present day descendants of the ancient, psychically powerful Delphi bloodline face the threat of extinction when an evil tycoon hunts them for his own nefarious intent, a global spy network.

When artist Athena Butler, the modern-day descendant of a powerful, ancient bloodline of psychic women, realizes she’s the target of mysterious and dangerous kidnappers, she gets help from strange sources—the spirit of an ancient ancestor and a handsome man who claims to be one of her bloodline’s Guardians. Her mental powers and his brawny skills keep them one step ahead of the mastermind behind these kidnappers. Until the time when an FBI task force decides to use Athena as bait."

Behind THE DELPHI BLOODLINE
by Donna Del Oro

( Interview of  Michael Drake, the tech tycoon who wants to control and enslave the Bloodline )

Interviewer : You’re a billionaire, the owner of D.I.E., Drake International Enterprises. What does your corporation make?

Drake : All kinds of high-tech products, from cyborgs to unmanned aerial vehicles, military drones. You name it, we make it. Silicon Valley is the brain center of the high-tech industry.

Interviewer : You’re a single man with more money than you need. Billions! Why haven’t you married? I’m sure lots of women would love to be married to a billionaire.

Drake : That’s the problem. I’m drawn to exceptional people. Who DON’T NEED ME.

Interviewer : What made you think that true psychics would work for you?

Drake : Women in the Delphi Bloodline, as they call themselves, work for police departments for nothing. Why not work for me and make millions? There are governments and agencies all over the world that need their talents.

Interviewer : Doing what?

Drake : Corporate spying, intelligence of all kinds. Those women can do what the men of the CIA’s Stargate Program couldn't do. And a hundred times better.

Interviewer : And if they don’t want to work as spies? What then?

Drake : Then I convince them they have no choice. You've heard this before, I make them an offer they can’t refuse.

Interviewer : You’d go that far?

Drake : Whatever it takes. How do you think I got where I am today?  Just a matter of time and the Delphi Bloodline is mine.

Available: 

MusaPublishing.com / Kindle / Nook / Apple Bookstore app

My pen name is Donna Del Oro and I live in Northern California near the Sierra Nevada foothills and Folsom Lake. After retiring from high school teaching, I decided life was too short to waste. Thus, began a journey doing what I'd been wanting to do for many years--write fiction. 

I sold my first novel, OPERATION FAMILIA, right away and this book went on to win an award for the Best 2010 Latino Books into Movies Award. Following that first sale, I published three more women's fiction books, then branched out into writing my first love, romantic thrillers. 

This year, 2012, saw the launch of A BODYGUARD OF LIES and THE DELPHI BLOODLINE, both ebooks and available on Kindle, Nook, Apple, and elsewhere. If you have read any of my books, I welcome your input. Leave me a review on Amazon and your name goes into a pile for a $50 gift card at B&N, my favorite bookstore. You can email me: donna@donnadeloro.com. Thanks for dropping by!

Visit: www.donnadeloro.com

HOT SUMMER - INTERVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

"A hot-tempered spitfire and a sexy, arrogant man - put them together and sparks fly!

After her first embarrassing encounter Summer Jones vows to stay away from suave record producer, Lance Munroe. But then she ends up working for the man. Her quick temper and sharp tongue keep landing her in hot water with him but no matter how hard she tries she can't deny her growing attraction for him. Then they go on a business trip to Jamaica - and her world is turned upside down.

Lance is intrigued by the feisty woman who practically tells him off the first time they meet. When they begin working together he realizes how much he enjoys the challenge of taming the little tigress. But, before he knows it, he's the one caught in the snare of passion. The tables are turned - the tigress has tamed the lion.

If you love the sizzle of a romance between two strong-willed individuals, follow Summer and Lance from Chicago to Jamaica and be swept away in the thrill of their hot summer."

Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Ms. Powell, I’m glad you could make it!

Judy Powell :  Thanks for having me, Niina.  And please call me Judy.  On a blog as sassy and daring as this one, who can bother with formality?  :)

Niina : LOL! Deal. :) Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you so we can break the ice?

Judy :   Okay, here we go (and be forewarned - it's all boring stuff).  Anyway, the first is that my very first love in life is reading, my second great love in life is writing, and my third great love in life is studying, as in going to classes and reading text books.  The final thing about me?  I'm always listening to audio books on CD - in the car while driving, in the house while doing the housework, in the office while tapping away on the computer.  I listen to a lot of motivational/ self help books.  (I did warn you this would be boring, right?)

Niina : Tell us something about your book, Hot Summer, that we wouldn’t know by reading the blurb?

Judy :   Hot Summer includes a lot of the local Chicago and Jamaican cultures.  I like to steep my readers in the setting so you will find my characters going to various (real-life) locales.  some readers have told me they love this great escape into a totally different world.  Others say it brings back memories (those who have actually visited the locations).

Niina : Why did you pick Chicago and Jamaica for locations?

Judy : I lived and worked in both locations, working with the same company - a multinational corporation based in Chicago that had a subsidiary in Jamaica.  I love to use settings with which I am personally familiar so that I can paint the truest picture possible.  It helps a lot when you know the places intimately - you can include in your novel things that the average tourist would never know.  This adds an air of authenticity to the work.

Niina : What do you think makes a couple with a fiery chemistry so sexy?

Judy : Peace and harmony are boring, at least in the world of books.  Who's going to invest hours of their time reading about things that go smoothly for the characters?  Very few people, if any.  What readers love is a story where the characters are thrown into situations where they're in rocky waters and have to find a way out.  In a romance novel in particular it is the conflict and the sexual tension between the characters that keep us reading.  For me, the key to a good romance novel is not how many love scenes are included but how much the writer makes me love and care for the characters and how much that author tries and challenges them.  By throwing obstacles in the way of the romance (through conflicting personalities, desires or situations) the writer makes me eager to know how in the world it will all work out.

Niina : What character did you most enjoy writing and why?

Judy : I loved writing about Summer Jones.  To me, she was the perfect balance between youthful innocence and spirited defiance.  She also had a relationship with her mother which mirrors the one I had with my late mother.  Summer  is so very different from me (hot-tempered and adventurous where I am laid-back and cautious) and that's why I enjoyed creating her.  She allowed me to vicariously share in her fiery spirit.

Niina : What chapter did you most enjoy writing and why?

Judy : I loved writing the chapter in which Lance and Summer first visit Jamaica, particularly the scene where they're dancing in a nightclub.  This is where the sexual chemistry between them really blossoms.  It was great, being a voyeur to their love affair.

Niina : What are you working on right now? Can you give us a sneak peak?

Judy :  The new novel I’m working on is set in Miami and involves the romance between a sexy Canadian photographer and an independent woman running a resort in Florida.  And, of course, there’s going to be lots of conflict.  After all, what’s a romance without conflict?

Niina : So, why did you pick contemporary as your genre?

Judy : Although I love reading historical novels I decided to right contemporary romances because this allows me to use existing knowledge rather than having to do a lot of research.  However, it is my dream to one day write a historical novel.  I even have the outline already.  I love being transported to not only another place but also another time period.

Niina : What’s the best compliment you’ve received on your writing? And who complimented you?

Judy : I was at an event promoting my books which were displayed on a table.  I was standing off to the side at one point and a lady who was passing the table stopped and said, "Oh, my God.  That's my favorite book ever!"  Then she went over, picked up a copy of Hot Summer and turned to me.  "Have you read this book?  Trust me, you have to read it.  It's so good!"  That made me feel great and I told her I was the writer thanked her for her kind comment.  For a while she refused to believe me, though.  I had to give her one of my business cards.  Luckily, it had my picture on it.  That was a very gratifying experience.

Niina : Now to more personal questions! What’s the sexiest article of clothing on a guy?

Judy : Ooh, that's got to be those close fitting swim trunks, like Speedos.  I love how it hugs their butts (I can say butt on this blog, right?  Oh, yeah, we're bold and sassy here, so no worries)

Niina : Would you rather meet real vampires or werewolves?

Judy : Eew, I don't like either one (sorry, I'm not a paranormal fan).  But if I had to choose one it would have to be the werewolf.  At least they're warm and fuzzy...sort of.

Niina : What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Judy : Snickers!  I love eating peanuts coated with caramel and chocolate.  Yummy!

Niina : Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions:

Night or day? Day
Pick-up or Mini-van?  Mini-van
Boots or Heels?  Heels
Beer or Wine? Wine
Cocktails or Shots? Cocktails
M&Ms: With or Without Peanuts? With peanuts, of course!
Treats: Sweet or Salty? Salty
Date: Going to Park or Going to Movies? Park
Winter or Summer? Summer
Jewels or Chocolates? Chocolates
Men: Alpha-male or Submissive? Alpha-male all the way
Men: Clean Shaven or Stubble? Clean shaven
Men: Bad boys or Good guys? Bad boys
Tattoos or Piercings on a guy? Tattoos
Brunettes or Blonds?  Brunettes
Romance: Vampires or werewolves?  Werewolves
Romance: Fallen Angels or Sexy Demons? Sexy Demons
Romance: Cops or Cowboys? Cowboys
Time-Travel or Sci-fi? Time-Travel
Romance or Erotic Romance? Romance
Male POV or Female POV (Point Of View)?  Female POV
Times New Roman or Courier? Times New Roman

Okay, so what do my answers say about me, Niina?  Is there a special code to figure out my personality?  If so, I hope it says I'm one hot babe!  : )

Niina : LOL! I think it said just that. ;) Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, Judy! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?

Judy :  Thanks again for having me, Niina.  I enjoyed the visit.  Readers can visit me at www.judypowell.com.  Come on over, check out my other books, or just stop by for a chat! I'm looking forward to hearing from you.  All the best!

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