1.
How did you start writing erotic / romance?
I started scribbling
as a teenager for fun. I'd re-write the ending of a book or a movie to make it
more romantic and show it to my friends, but then my writing went dormant for
twenty years. There were plenty of ideas swirling into my brain, and no time to
put them on paper. It wasn't until my kids left home in pursuit of their own
adventures that I re-kindled my love affair with writing. It's been a roller-coaster ride ever since,
and I've been loving every second of it.
2.
Plotter or pantster?
I plot the main
storyline and characters, but the secondary plots and characters usually
develop on their own. I particularly enjoy it when the characters manage to
surprise.
3.
What are three things you have on your writing desk?
A laptop, a bottle of
water, and a pen. The pen is to play with while I think.
4.
Favorite food?
Chocolate flavored
with orange, grapefruit, or lavender. The darker the better.
5.
Tell us a little about your new release. What character in the book really
spoke to you?
My latest book is
titled Cold Sweat (Heart & Endurance Series). The series revolves around
high performance athletes. These young people are driven and passionate
individuals whose spirits are not easily broken and whose choices are not
always what one would expect. In Cold Sweat, Hope is a 17 year old deaf
biathlon athlete who's training for the Olympics trial. When Hope dissapears
without a trace from the snowy trails during a routine practice, her mother, an
army colonel with one too many secrets to hide, enlists the help of a local
sheriff, a man who once hurt her, to search for her only child.
As a mother of young
people who used to jump on planes like others jump on buses to go to training
camps all over the world, I can just imagine what went through the mind of Hope's
mother when Hope's coach phoned her to say he lost her daughter. That would be
my worse nightmare coming to life and I admire Hope's mother's courage and
tenacity.
6.
I write because ____...
Because I love it!
Because the voices in my head won't stop talking?!?!
7.
What is your favorite type of character to write about?
Smart, strong, and
stubborn women in the prime of their lives. They have a past, they have
secrets, they have scars, and they believe in love.
8.
What is the sexiest scene you ever wrote?
A love scene in a car
wash. That was years ago, and it was in a cute little story that I'd written
for my friends.
9.
What advice would you give new authors in the erotica/romance field?
Write the kind of
story you would love to read. Get to know your characters, the good and the
bad. Pour your heart in your story. Be perseverant. And don't be afraid to send
submissions.
10.
What is next on your writerly horizon?
I currently have two
more stories in progress. One is part of the "Heart & Endurance Series",
the other is part of a new paranormal series tentatively titled "Digging
through Time". It will be my first venture in the paranormal realm. It's
spookily exciting!
Thanks for having me
here today. It was fun!
Hugs,
J.S.
Social
and Buy Links
Buy at Breathless
Press: http://www.breathlesspress.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=55
It is also available
at Amazon, Kobo, iTunes, and many others online retailers. For the links,
please visit the Cold Sweat page at https://sites.google.com/site/jsmarloauthor/cold-sweat
J.S.
Marlo - Bio
J.S. Marlo spent her
childhood in a small French Canadian town, reading and daydreaming stories. One
day, she met her hero, a dashing young officer, and followed him back and forth
across the country.
The
"memorable" adventures she experienced with her young family fueled
her imagination and kindled the dream of one day becoming a published author.
It wasn't until after her three spirited children left the nest in pursuit of
their own adventures, that J.S. finally gave writing a chance.
Her first two dozen
stories were for her friends' eyes only. To her surprise and delight, they
enjoyed them and rewarded her with their encouragement and support. J.S. kept
writing, and learning, and writing…
She finally captured
her dream with her first novel "Salvaged", and then carried on with
her first series "Duty Bound": Unscripted–Book One, Unearthed–Book
Two, and Untamed–Book Three. She's currently working on two new series:
"Heart & Endurance" and "Digging through time". Cold
Sweat of the Heart & Endurance Series is coming up in November 2013.
J.S. lives in northern
Alberta with her wonderful hubby, and when she's not visiting her children and
little granddoggie, she's writing in front of the fireplace.
Cold Sweat - Blurb
Can they conquer the mountains and the past in time to save Hope?
***
Seventeen-year-old Hope
Craig is deaf and training hard to make the biathlon Olympic Team. But when is
kidnapped from the groomed trails and taken into a remote cabin in the
mountains, she must battle more than the elements to survive.
On the hunt for her daughter's abductor, Colonel Amelia Matheson enlists the help of Richmond Morgan, a local Sheriff who once hurt her. To find Hope, Sheriff Morgan and Colonel Matheson must untangle a web of secrets, including their own.
Using her wits and skills, Hope sets out to escape the mountains and save the man her mother had sent to rescue her—a man who is not who he appears to be.
Cold
Sweat - Excerpt
Heavy breathing
jerked her shoulders. She should have welcomed the potential lead in her
daughter's case, not go into a frantic frenzy over the possibility. Stumped by
her reaction, Rich stroked her back, relishing the warmth and the feel of her
body.
"We can't
rule out a connection, Amelia. The senator has refused to involve other
agencies. Now that his daughter isn't the one at risk, he may stop cooperating
altogether, especially if I recruit help from outside my office." Amelia's
expertise and security clearance exceeded his. The military woman, as
distressed as she might be, was still his best ally. "You cannot lose it,
Amelia. I need your help to find Hope."
The fan of the
fireplace switched off, and the humming ceased. An eerie silence enveloped the
living room. Amelia stared at him, searching his face for...for something.
Whatever she sought, he desperately wanted to give it to her.
"I haven't
slept in days, Richmond. I'm hovering on the brink of insanity. Under no
condition should I be trusted. In your place, I would tie me to a bed, drug me,
and wake me up after you found my daughter."
As right as she
might be, he trusted her—more than he trusted himself.
Taking advantage
of her vulnerability, he scooped her in his arms. "Then let's get you some
sleep."
Amidst a gasp of
surprise, she clawed at his neck. "What do you think you're doing,
Richmond Morgan?"
"Taking you
into my bed." He carried her through the hallway, nearly dropping her.
"Would you stop wriggling?"
"I am not
sleeping with you. I am not that insane."
Of all the
qualities she possessed, her indomitable spirit had been the most enduring.
From the look in her eyes, that spirit was very much alive—and angry.
"Glad to
know I already saved you from the brink of insanity." The timing couldn't
have been worse, and yet, holding her had never felt so right. "By
morning, you'll be rested and trustworthy."
"By
morning, you'll be dead if you don't give up that plan."
Threats would
not stop him. Not this time. "I was going to use my arms to keep you safe
and my snoring to scare the night monsters away. If you prefer, I'll get the
duct tape and the drugs."
As she glared,
he bestowed a tender kiss on her parted lips. They quivered in response.
Hello Erzabet,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thank you, and wish you and your readers a lovely day!
J.S.
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa!
DeleteJ.S.