For Angelica Dawson http://angelicadawson.blogspot.com/ 2012
How did you start writing erotica?
1. You participate in several weekly features (Tantalizing Tuesday,
Flasher Fiction Friday) Do you prepare them in advance? How far?
Hi Angelica, well l do love
writing the Tuesday teasers and the Flash Friday’s but I’m afraid they are
always rushed, last minute posts! That’s not to say l don’t still give them
lots of thought (while I’m writing them) and take care over them, l do, but
being very short pieces they really don’t take long to write. That’s the fun
part, short and sweet (or sexy) but no need to agonize over the plot! I enjoy
being part of the group too, there’s real camaraderie amongst authors.
2. How do you find the authors you feature on your blog?
A lot of my featured
authors are visiting me as part of blog tours which they have pre-arranged
through Lucy Felthouse. Then there are those that have either requested a visit
or I’ve enjoyed something they’ve written and I invite them over to talk about
it. I get to know a few people through Six Sentence Sunday and, of course, the
networking sites.
3. Is blogging a chore, or something you enjoy?
I enjoy my blogging but I’m
not a slave to it. There are so many things l could blog about but I try to
stay focussed on my writing. Finishing writing projects and editing chores have
to take priority and it would be so easy to get sidetracked and just have fun!
I believe that it is important though to feature other authors and to showcase
your writing ability through small posts. It gives your readers an insight into
who you are and shows them snippets of your writing style.
4. Do you follow many blogs? Which ones do you recommend?
I do follow quite a few but
it would be unfair of me to recommend one author over another. Some really
helpful blogs for writers though, that I always, always read are:
She writes
Writers beware
Joanna Penn (The Creative
Penn)
These are all valuable
sites for aspiring and successful authors.
How do you choose topics for your blog posts that
aren't part of weekly features?
Well l feature other
authors on my blog and l shout about my latest releases. Then there are times
when l just start thinking about something and wonder what other people think,
so then l will write a blog post and maybe ask a few questions. I don’t blog
everyday because l don’t have time, but l usually do four or five a week.
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My Very First Interview ( For Lucy Felthouse)How did you start writing erotica?
I had written lots of erotica in the past, but shyly kept it to myself! I suppose l got braver!
What’s your favourite published work of yours and why?
It’s a toss up between ‘Dirty Little Pictures’ and ‘The Slipper for Rose’ I like the story of ‘Dirty’ but ‘Slipper’ is a genuine fantasy I’ve had and enjoyed for many years!
What erotic authors do you enjoy reading?
I like a variety of authors, Lucy Felthouse, Alison Tyler, Justine Elyot. I also enjoyed catching some of Brit M’s work and found it beautiful.
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
All of the above and a deep sense of sexuality. My head is full of erotic ideas and beautiful fantasies.
Do your nearest and dearest know what you do, and if so, what was their reaction when they found out?
I have a wonderful partner who supports and encourages me. I read my stories to him and respect his opinion. The rest of the family don’t know my pseudonym!
What was your ideal career when you were a child?
I always wanted to write, but probably not in this particular genre!
How do you get yourself in the mood to write?
I’m always in the mood to write, it just flies out of my head! Maybe l should get neutered!
What’s your favourite genre within erotica and why?
I like male dominance but not pain. I like women to be overcome with passion the way we so often are in real life. I also like toys, threesomes, girl on girl, down and dirty sex. Unusual settings (Like Good Doggy) and realistic emotions. I like to be taken, so l like my characters to be taken too. Will book in to the vets some time soon!
Who is your favourite character from one of your stories and why?
This is really difficult. I do like Melissa from ‘Dirty Little Pictures’ she’s cool and doesn’t run away from Jack when presented with his strange hobby! Also she’s into Art!
What are you working on at the moment?
I’ve just finished ‘The Slipper for Rose’ and am concentrating on anthology work. I’m hoping someone will like my stories enough to want to print them alongside theirs.
