Niina : Welcome to For The Love of Reading, Emily, I’m glad you could make it!
Emily Cale : Thanks so much for having me!
Niina : Let’s get started! Can you tell my readers here 4 fun unknown facts about you so we can break the ice?
Emily : Unknown, huh? Well, for starters, I have a serious addiction to coffee that probably borders on unhealthy. I've been building up my travel resume for some time and have visited 5 continents at this point. I've got South America and Antarctica left and hope to get them in before I die. I named both my brother and first dog after characters on Sesame Street. Finally, I own way too many books and they currently take up an entire room.
Niina : Tell us something about your book “Getting Ahead” that we wouldn’t know just by reading the blurb?
Emily : The book is really about finding someone who can make you happy and not hold you back from achieving your goals.
Niina : So spill, why cowboys and rodeo? ;)
Emily: I grew up around cowboys and rodeo, but didn't appreciate them until I moved away. Now I find myself longing for the environment. Since I can't go back physically, I do it through my writing.
Niina : What character did you most enjoyed writing and why?
Emily : Amber is super fun and sassy. She is a bit rough around the edges and gives Colt a lot of trouble. I loved everything that came out of her mouth when I was writing.
Niina : What makes a hero sexy?
Emily : I love a hero who is confident and is willing to woo the heroine. That said, it doesn't hurt when they're good looking and masculine.
Niina : What characteristics do all your heroes/heroines have in common in your novels?
Emily : Wow, that's a hard one. I think what they all have in common is that they feature people who are looking to find love and they discover all the wonderful things it brings with it.
Niina : Before we get personal - any big projects for 2012?
Emily : I have several projects on the list for this year. I've got a sexy short that I've written with my friend Angela S. Stone titled Goalie Interference that releases later this month and a sweet romance under my pen name Maggie Greene that comes out in May. Hopefully I'll have some others as well.
Niina : Now to more personal questions! What’s the biggest turn on in a guy, fictional or real life?
Emily : Intelligence. I need someone I can talk to and argue with.
Niina : Your Top 3 dangerous fictional bad boys, and why them?
Emily : This is hard, I usually go for the silent types. Don't laugh, but I grew up watching Happy Days reruns. I think Fonzie was the first bad boy I ever saw and I still love him. Next up would have to be Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I didn't appreciate him when I first saw it, but when I rewatch I love him. I guess my last choice would be Jess from Gilmore Girls. I loved that show, especially when he was on.
Niina : What’s the sexiest article of clothing on a guy?
Emily : Why do they have to wear clothes? Okay, I guess I'll go with a pair of nicely fitted jeans.
Niina : What is your favorite guilty pleasure?
Emily : Chocolate and wine. I am guilty of rewarding myself and making myself feel better with both of these. Wine when I can and chocolate when I still need my wits.
Niina : What is your signature dish?
Emily : I don't cook. That's my husband's job around the house. I vote instead for baking. My new signature dish seems to be Cherry Coke cupcakes with rum whipped cream frosting.
Niina : What do you think makes a damn good story?
Emily : Characters you fall in love with and can't wait to see find their happy ending.
Niina : Before we finish, here are some Quick Fire Questions:
Night or day? Day
Pick-up or Mini-van? Pick-up
Boots or Heels? Boots
Beer or Wine? Wine
Cocktails or Shots? Cocktails
M&Ms: With or Without Peanuts? WITHOUT! I hate peanuts.
Date: Going to Park or Going to Movies? Movies.
Winter or Summer? Summer.
Jewels or Chocolates? I can't have both? Fine, chocolate.
Men: Alpha-male or Submissive? Alpha.
Men: Clean Shaven or Stubble? Clean shaven.
Men: Bad boys or Good guys? Good guys.
Tattoos or Piercings on a guy? Neither? Probably tattos
Brunettes or Blonds? In men or women? I like dark haired men but blonde women (what? I can't pick different ones for each?)
Romance: Vampires or werewolves? Werewolves
Romance: Fallen Angels or Sexy Demons? Fallen angel
Romance: Cops or Cowboys? I think you already know the answer to this one, but cowboys
Time-Travel or Sci-fi? Sci-fi.
Romance or Erotica/Erotic Romance? I love both and think they are equally as good. It depends on the story.
Male POV or Female POV (Point Of View)? Female is much easier for me to write and relate to.
Times New Roman or Courier? Times New Roman.
Niina : Thanks for visiting the For The Love of Reading, Emily! Any news would you like to share with your readers, or websites they can check out?
Emily : Thanks so much for having me today! Readers can find me on my blog (http://www.emilycale.blogspot.com) or on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/emilycale).
