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What can you tell us about your new release, Dorian?

Dorian is a new adult romance novel about the billionaire owner of a major sports franchise falling in love for the first time. This is someone who has gone his entire life avoiding getting close to people, so this change hits him at the core. He has no idea how to deal with the emotions going through him, which leads to some very interesting situations.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I was inspired to become an author by the desire to share my stories with as many people as possible. As for who inspired me, I'd single out Nicholas Sparks. before I started reading his books, I thought no one would be interested in reading romance novels written by a man.

What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?

Boy, that's a tough one. In no particular order: The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Shutter Island. And for the last one, I'll cheat and mention the entire Harry Potter series as one book.

Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

There are too many authors I would love to interview. But Nicholas Sparks, Penny Wylder, and J.K. Rowling would be at the top of the list.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

The ability to take ideas in my head and put them into a format where I can share my vision with many others from many walks of life.

If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?

With my family and my pets - just sitting around and talking.

What scene in Dorian was your favorite to write?

Honestly, I loved writing all of it. No preference for any particular scene - although the sex scenes are obviously the steamiest.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Just enjoy yourself and let the universe resolve whatever you're going through.

Carlos Dash is the author of the new book Dorian. 

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What can you tell us about your new release, Constant Craving?

This is the book of my heart. I love second-chance romances and wanted to write something that was angsty and super sexy. I also wanted to create two strong, stubborn characters who are passionately perfect for each other — but are reluctant to admit it.

What's the last book you read?

All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood. I actually didn’t like any of the characters, but author Bryn Greenwood is such a good writer that she made me care. That’s the kind of book I love - when a writer is so good that you are immersed in a world and consume the words in one sitting.

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. Tragic, flawed and doomed.

You're hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

Cheryl Strayed (Wild), Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist) and L.S. Hilton (Maestra, Domina). Bonus invite: Anne Lamott (Bird by Bird)

BAM. You're a superhero. What's your superpower?

The ability to stay away from the internet for long chunks of time.

How do you like to spend a rainy day?

Reading, napping and snuggling with my husband and dogs.

What scene in Constant Craving was your favorite to write?

When Rafael, the hero, kisses Justine for the first time in the book. It’s the first time they’ve kiss din eleven years, and I wanted to convey the longing, anger and need in that one kiss. I wrote and rewrote that scene so many times. I knew I did my job when a reader said, “it was beautiful and so emotional. I started crying."

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Under promise and over deliver.

Tamara Lush is the author of the new book Constant Craving. 

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What can you tell us about your new release, Luxure?

Luxure, is the first book in my new series, The Cardinal Brotherhood. It is my passion project and Lux has become like a member of the family in my household! We discuss him as if he were standing in front of us. His thoughts, feelings, and emotions Estranged from his brothers, Lux has been roaming the Earth for a thousand years, biding his time until he can avenge the murder of his mate. Once upon a time, he was Lucifer’s second in command, and the most revered warrior of the Underworld. Presumed dead, he’s been lying in wait, readying himself for revenge.

Which books would we be surprised to find on your shelves?

I have an eclectic book collection—from Pride and Prejudice, Moby Dick, and Dracula, to Twilight, The Time Traveler’s Wife, and anything that piques my interest. Maybe the most surprising would be Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography, Total Recall.

Who are your literary heroes working today? Why do you admire them?

Stephen King is a huge role model for me. His career span alone is incredible. When you look at the number of books he’s had turned into movies or T.V. series, it becomes glaringly evident that he understands his craft in a way very few writers do. I try to live by his quote, If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that!

What books do you find yourself returning to again and again?

I’ve read Wuthering Heights at least five times! There are Post-it notes and red pen in the margins on almost every page. Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens is another one of my favorites. As much as the female lead drove me insane, Kellan Kyle enraptured me in a way no other hero has. His vulnerability while maintaining an alpha personality was so endearing to me.

What's on your writing desk?

Four million red pens for when I get harsh on my manuscripts! Also, I have a Lego Titanic my son built for me. We share an obsession for all things relating to the majestic ocean liner. I love that we have such an intriguing common interest to share.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

As far back as I can remember, I wanted to be a librarian. I’ve always loved the smell of books and the feel of an unfamiliar paperback in my hands. I’ve helped in my kids’ school library for the past two years, and the librarian follows my work even though it makes me blush!

What scene in Luxure was your favorite to write?

This is a tough question because Luxure is a real labor of love. I poured my heart and soul into every word of this book, and lost myself in a world of my own creation. Paranormal affords another level of freedom as a writer. I’m not bound by the constraints of humanity—only by my own imagination. If I had to pick just one, I would have to say the final scene with Lux and Sirena. Writing her progression in the story and establishing such a strong female lead was exhilarating.

Sienna Parks is the author of the new book Luxure. 

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What can you tell us about your new release, Knocked Up and Punished?

Knocked Up and Punished is the third installment in my series of Knocked Up books. Each of them are standalones, but this book has a cameo appearance from Leo and Lysa (the hero and heroine from Knocked Up by the Master). Compared to the previous two books, I really felt like Knocked Up and Punished managed to stay with what made the first two so fun and dirty, but it also has some very unique elements that let it stand out on its own as well. What's the best book you've ever read?

Name a book that you feel has impacted your life significantly. Why was it so impactful?

Oddly enough, it was The Picture of Dorian Gray. I was always very shy in school, and on a whim I started reading that book at the beginning of senior year. I forget exactly what the words were, but something in the book just made me come to a realization that time was fleeting and I wouldn't have forever. It was such a strange and wonderful moment, like I had been in a daze for years without realizing it, and at that moment I just snapped out of it. I told myself I was going to introduce myself to this guy in my English class I had a crush on... So I did, and now it's over ten years later and we're married with two kids!

What fictional literary world would you most like to visit?

Call me a dork, but 100% I'd be sipping some butterbeer in the Harry Potter world. I would just lay on the greens outside Hogwarts and drink it all in every single day. Siggghhhhh. I wish.

Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

I'd want to talk to Harry Potter (hardly literary, I know) and ask him why the heck he went with Ginny! Why Ginny!? There was barely any chemistry there. Ugh!

Pretend you qualified for the Olympics. What sport would you compete in?

Tennis for sure! I used to coach tennis when I taught high school and I still play several times a week. I absolutely love it.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was really little because I loved animals. But I actually got a job as a vet tech after college and hated it. I love animals when they are healthy and happy, but I guess I'm too weak to see them in pain and suffering, which is when you see a lot of them working at a vet.

What scene in Knocked Up and Punished was your favorite to write?

I love the opening scene. Something about insta-lust and insta-love just really calls to me. I know it's silly on some levels and seems kind of beyond-belief, but I really enjoy writing it in a way that to me feels believable--just creating characters and moments that come together so perfectly that you can believe the fantasy and dive in. That's what really excited me in writing romance. I want to make the fantasy seem real, because we all need a little more fantasy in our lives.

Penelope Bloom is the author of the new book Knocked Up and Punished. 

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