1. Vampires and nuns. What inspired this
particular story?
I’ve always had an interest in
cloistered societies, and I studied the Cistercian Order as part of my history
degree (it was more interesting than it sounds). Plus I loved the idea of a
sex-mad vampire who was hooked on virgins. I thought it would be a fun
character to write. I was right. :-)
2. What are some of your favorite
vampires in fiction?
I’m reading the first Sookie Stackhouse
book at the moment, and really enjoying it. I have to say, though, that I don’t
actually read a huge amount of paranormal fiction. Most of the vampires I love
are from TV – Angel, Spike, Blade, Eric Northman…
3. Writing sexy stories can be a
challenge. What was the hardest scene you have ever had to write and why?
Ooh, good question! Um, well, I have a
release coming out soon (Seven Sexy Sins) that has my first anal sex scene in
it. That was a challenge. But the storyline called for an intense, dark scene,
and it’s written in a very romantic, dark, intense way. It was a lot of fun.
But I’m blushing even thinking about it.
4. Dark Shadows or Lost Boys?
Oh, Dark Shadows. Johnny Depp, every
time :-)
5. Twilight or Dracula?
Dracula. For the hairline. Although I
enjoyed Twilight.
6. What other writing projects are you
working on?
I’m just finishing a follow up to Seven
Sexy Sins, and I’m also editing another erotic contemporary that will soon be
winging its way out there. I have five books coming out in the next eight
months, so it’s been pretty busy.
7. Did you have music that inspired your
work?
I play a lot of John Mayer and Jack
Johnson. And Foo Fighters. I’m pretty eclectic.
8. Jasper is a character that will
scorch the pages. Whew! Biting one particular nun had cursed him forever to
have a conscience and that can be awkward for a vampire with a fetish for holy
women. Do you see more stories with Jasper haunting the pages or is this a
stand alone book?
I think Jasper himself will probably be
a one-book vamp. But I’m very open to writing about other vampires in the
future. He was a lot of fun to write.
9. What are some of your hobbies when
you are not crafting erotica bliss for happy readers like myself?
Hobbies? What are they? LOL! Actually I
do have a few. I watch a lot of movies and TV – especially shows like Buffy and
Angel, True Blood, West Wing, House etc. I think they all help with the timing
of humor in my writing. I also play fantasy computer games like World of
Warcraft and Skyrim. (Yes, I’m a nerd.)
10. What is one thing you would tell
someone interesting in writing erotic fiction?
It’s sometimes very difficult to write with the thought of
your maiden aunt (or mother or grandmother) looking over your shoulder, and I
know I’m not the only one with this problem. If you feel the same, have a
couple of glasses of wine and let yourself go. When it comes down to it, I’m
writing about love and monogamous sex, and I don’t see a problem with that.
Better that than horrors where people are chopping other people’s heads off and
committing unspeakable crimes. Not that I don’t like horror, I heart Stephen
King. But I’d rather be writing about things that made people feel good.
Thank you for having me on your blog!
Faye x
And here’s a brief excerpt:
He
sipped his drink and said nothing. But his gaze was strangely wary and
uncertain. “So, little Miss Perfect, how do you cope with the bloodlust if you
don’t drink?”
“Pig’s
blood, iron tablets, and Vitamin D,” she said, her head swimming.
He
laughed. “What?” He shook his head. This time, there was definitely amusement
in his eyes. “Is that the only technique you use?”
“What
do you mean?”
He
raised an eyebrow. “There is a much more enjoyable way to get rid of a surge.
You don’t indulge?”
She
blinked. “I don’t know what you’re referring to.”
He
stepped a little closer. His dark, smoky gaze ran brazenly down her body,
studying her breasts and hips, then came back up to rest on her lips, insolent
enough to make her cheeks grow hot. “I mean sex, Amabel.”
“O-oh.”
He
tipped his head, his lips curving, his eyes half-lidded with desire. “I mean
getting hot and sweaty, and encouraging the bloodlust to rise in one another
until you just can’t bear it anymore. And then letting it break from you in a
wave. Letting the passion sweep it away.” His voice was low, sultry. Her head spun.
She
swallowed. “I don’t...that is, I’ve never had...” Her voice trailed off as his
eyes widened. Oh God. Why had she said that? It was the worst possible thing to
say to a guy with a virgin fetish.
She
could have staked herself.
His
eyes were hot enough to melt gold. He placed his drink down and moved even
closer. When he spoke, his voice was husky with desire. “Oh my.”
She
looked up at him, alarmed. “Jasper Howard, don’t even think about it.”
“Sweetheart,
what you’ve let slip is the equivalent of telling a woman who’s not had
chocolate for ages that everything in Thornton’s is free for a day.”
Her
heart pounded, leaving her breathless and confused. “Don’t come any closer.
I’ll scream.”
He
chuckled. “You promise?”
“Jasper!
Honestly. This is the twenty-first century, not the nineteenth.”
“Yes.
A hundred and sixty-seven years have passed since I last saw you. And you’re
still untouched. What a miracle you are.” He brushed her cheek with his
fingers, then slipped his hand into her hair.
“Oh.
No... Please.” She backed up against the wall.
“No?
Or please?” Moving forward, he placed his other hand on the wall. His head
dipped until his lips hovered a millimeter above hers.
“Jasper...”
She swallowed, breathing heavily, and closed her eyes. She couldn’t let him see
into her soul and find out the terrible truth—that if ever she’d ever thought
about relinquishing her virgin status over the past hundred and sixty-seven
years, the only man she’d pictured was the one standing before her.
Faye Robertson lives in the sub-tropical Northland of New Zealand with her wonderful husband and gorgeous teenage son, and this beautiful country is the setting for many of her stories. Often called the “winterless north”, the Northland is famous for its kiwifruit, lemons and mandarins, palm trees, and truly exceptional coffee, without which Faye would inevitably fall asleep over her keyboard most days. She’s also a big fan of the All Blacks—the New Zealand national rugby team. If you haven’t seen them perform the haka, do yourself a favour and check it out on YouTube!
Faye writes fun, flirty, and sexy romances for the modern woman who likes intelligent, spirited heroines, and hunky but approachable heroes. Her stories are frequently laugh-out-loud funny, sizzling hot and often heartbreakingly sad before the guaranteed happy-ever-after.
She’s won several romance writing competitions and is a member of the Romance Writers of New Zealand. She would much rather immerse herself in reading or writing romance than do the dusting and ironing, which is why it’s not a great idea to pop around if you have any allergies. She’s on Facebook and Twitter, and you can check her out at www.fayerobertsonromance.com
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