Breathless Press Fourth Anniversary
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Breathless
Press is an e-book publisher specializing in Romance and Erotic(a) stories.
Our
mission statement is simple: To provide the opportunity for readers to connect
with romance authors through the purchasing of quality e-books at a low price.
Starting
in the summer of 2009, Breathless Press came into existence. Since then, we
have been producing top end romance and erotic stories for valued readers to
enjoy.
Interview:
1.
What inspired you to
write erotica?
It just kind of
happened! I read my very first m/m erotic romance a couple of years ago. Soon
after, my husband and I took a road trip, traveling through a very boring
stretch of the Idaho desert. My mind wandered to the sexy men in the story,
then I began to fantasize about my own sweet and sexy characters. That's all it
took! I wrote my story down, sold it to Breathless Press, and have been writing
m/m erotic ever since.
2.
Tell us about your
book-what was your favorite part about writing it?
PAUL'S
MISTAKE is my story in the Ad-Dick-tion vol 3 anthology with Breathless Press.
It continues the love affair between two of my characters, Paul and Eran, that
started in ERAN'S RELEASE, part of Ad-Dick-tion vol. 2. Eran grew up in an
abusive environment and shies away from love, but with the help of Paul's
patience and tenderness is able to come to terms with his fears and find
happiness.
My
favorite part about writing this story is that I could revisit these delightful
men. Paul is so sexy and gentle, Eran is a sweetheart. I had a lot of fun
helping them through a rough time to the happy ever after they deserved.
3.
Do people in your life
inspire some of your characters?
Of course! I work as a
floral designer and meet some of the most romantic people. There's nothing like
the soft, bright look in someone's eyes when they're buying flowers for the
person they love. Also, some of my customers are so outrageous I can't help but
adding this trait to my characters. I've never used a person I know as a
character though. They've just never fit in. My characters come to me pretty
much formed, already their own people.
4.
Favorite ice cream?
It used to be Rocky
Road, but since I'm now allergic to tree nuts, I've gone with coffee flavored.
Yum…
5.
Plotter or pantster?
Either a song or bit of
music or even something on the news will trigger an idea for me. I usually
spend a day or two (or longer, if I'm working on another project) plotting the
story out in my mind. When I finally start it, I have a beginning, middle and
ending in mind, but this is always fluid. From here, I begin writing and see
where my characters take me.
6.
Tell us how your writing
day goes.
Wake up 7a.m., shower.
Write on a story or promotional blog until 8:30. Finish dressing and go to
work. Back on the computer by 9p.m. where I'll write until about 11. Read for a
bit then off to bed. Days off are better, when I can spend hours on a current
WIP, working it in around chores and time with the family.
7.
What three things are on
your desk when you write?
Beside the computer, I
have a cup of coffee, pictures and books for inspiration, and paper/pen handy
for notes.
8.
Sushi or cheeseburger?
Mmmmm….cheesburger!
9.
What is next on your
writer horizon?
I have a story coming
out in the Mac's Farm anthology with Breathless Press titled CALLUM'S FATE. I'm
also working on the story for the Shakespearean anthology coming the end of
September. I'm also working on edits for other stories and have another
contemporary romance or two in the works.
10. What advice would you give someone starting to
write a novel length piece for the first time?
Take good notes! Outline and keep a timeline of
events. I didn't do that with my first novel and what a nightmare it became to
get everyone where they needed to be on the same day by the end of the story.
Oh, and keep good notes even of minor characters. Sometimes they surprise you
and steal the show!
WEE WILLIE WINKIE
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Willie has met an old
flame, but is he willing to give up the decadence of Boston society for the man
he loves?
Excerpt:
Fredrick held up his glass and
stared at the candle's flame through the amber liquid. He took a sip, savored
the rich, biting taste on his tongue. He welcomed the burn down his throat.
This was the very last drink he could afford, and he had to make it last.
A giggle erupted from the booth
in the corner, the one whose curtains were drawn against curious eyes. A smile
tugged at Fredrick's lips despite the dire state of his wallet. The laugh had
been carefree, joyous, naughty. Fredrick shifted on the cushioned bench. Only a
few straggling customers remained in the dining room. He wondered if any of
them would notice if he shifted his cramped cock as it throbbed in sympathy
with the bright laughter.
Rather than risk it, he watched
the fruit vender outside the window beguile a customer. Another giggle and
stifled moan swiveled his attention back to the corner. A silk-clad foot and
slim calf peeked beneath the curtain. He grinned even as the delectable sight
emphasized his own loneliness. It had been far too long since he'd had someone
in his bed.
"Excuse me. Sir?"
Fredrick looked up, distracted
from his memory of lush lips and white skin and wide, hazel eyes, and blinked
at the stout innkeeper at his elbow. "Yes?"
A frown fleeted across the man's
homely face at another bout of laughter from the corner. "If they're
disturbing you, I can have Wee Willie take his guest upstairs. Excuse me, I
mean Mister Wilkerson." The man broke off, flustered by the slip of the
tongue.
Fredrick's heart leaped on
hearing the name mentioned. Is William really here? How could that be? The
innkeeper coughed, and Fredrick frowned at the intrusion into his thoughts. The
man was so damned serious about such a minor indiscretion. "They're no
bother. In fact, I'm almost done anyway." He lifted his nearly empty glass.
Hearing a shout, they looked over in time to see a young man tumble through the
curtains onto the floor. Fredrick caught a glimpse of red hair and an
embarrassed cheek before the gentleman crammed a hat on his head and strode
passed them, face averted. The innkeeper shrugged and followed, likely to be
sure he paid for his drinks.
Fredrick stared at the silk-clad
foot still protruding from the parted curtains. He loosened his hold on his
glass but had no way to stop the wild hammering of his heart. Before he lost
his courage, he stood and swallowed the last of his brandy, then walked the
short distance to the booth.
A grin tugged the corner of his
mouth at his eagerness. It had been three years, after all, and they'd parted
in anger. Would William acknowledge him? His hand trembled as he drew aside the
heavy curtain and allowed his gaze to travel up the silky hose to bright blue
trousers. Blood heated his face when he found the laces undone at the waist and
the silk shirt open to expose white skin and rosebud nipples.
A sigh brought his gaze up to the
pretty face that stirred his dreams. Rich brown curls surrounded lovely hazel
eyes and full, pouting lips. He groaned when a delighted smile revealed the
even, white teeth that had nipped his collarbone on more than one glorious
occasion. "Freddie, is it you?"
Dianne
Hartsock
After
growing up in California and spending the first ten years of marriage in
Colorado, Dianne now live in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon with her
incredibly patient husband, who puts up with the endless hours she spends
hunched over the keyboard letting her characters play.
She
says Oregon’s raindrops are the perfect setting in which to write. There’s
something about being cooped up in the house while it pours rain outside, a
fire crackles on the hearth inside, and a cup of hot coffee warms her hands
which kindles her imagination.
Currently, Dianne works
as a floral designer in a locally-owned gift shop. Which is the perfect job for
her. When not writing, she can express herself through the rich colors and
textures of flowers and foliage.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/diannehartsock
Amazon Author
Page: http://www.amazon.com/Dianne-Hartsock/e/B005106SYQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1361897239&sr=8-1
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