1. How did you start writing erotic romance? Funny story that. Completely by accident
and on a dare from a dear author friend of mine. At the time, I was under
contract with Breathless Press (sadly, they've close up shop since) and a
Valentine Anthology had been discussed. I'd made plans to stay out of it and
stick to my straight paranormal flight path but once I'd mentioned that I got
called out. You know those scenes in Back to The Future when anyone labeled
Marty McFly a coward or chicken? That's me. I'm the Marty McFly of the literary
world.
2. Plotter or pantster? An
insane combination of both. I'm the bastard hybrid. Behold, The Plantser.
3. What are three things you have on your writing desk? A bag of Rolo's, sonic screwdriver (the 11th
doctor's) and my Game of Thrones Daenerys POP doll.
4. Favorite food? Chocolate.
5. Tell us a little about your new release. What character
in the book really spoke to you?
Ties That Bind is the
beginning of a new series, called The Cloie Chronicles.
The main character of
Cloie is very precious to me. As are ALL of my characters! However, Cloie is
the sole reason I found courage and strength to once more pursue my dream of
writing. As a huge fan of mythology, I eventually tumbled into The Dark Hunters
Series, by Sherrilyn Kenyon (*swoons* total fangirl!!) in which mythology plays
a huge part. One of the main
protagonists is the younger half brother to the Greek Fates: Atropos, Lachesis
and Clotho. They are referenced here and there, but not in a favorable light.
No one really has anything good to say about those Goddesses now that I think
about it!
I decided to change
that after I joined a DH role play group and ended up with Clotho...Cloie...as
my character. I began to ask myself what her real story was. I refused to
believe, as all of mythology would indicate, that she was cold, unfair and
vicious, playing with lives like a child with toys. There was more to Cloie...I
just knew it.
One of the most
amazing people I know, I met through roleplay in the DH world. The person behind this particular role play
character went on to become a very intense and major part of Cloie herself and
I am very proud to have her input and work as my writing partner on this
series. Without Jammie Lynn, there would be far less to this story overall.
She's a true soul sister.
One of my greatest
joys has been bringing Cloie to life and
sharing her story with the world. She has taught me there are differences
between who we are and what we do. She has changed my life in countless ways
and helped me change my own stars.
And we're still going
strong...
6. I write because ____... I don't know how NOT to.
7. What is your favorite type of character to write about? I love writing about people with flaws.
Anyone can fall in love with the sunshine. I want to present that shadows can
be just as loveable.
8. What is the sexiest scene you ever wrote? Tough one! *thinks* Actually, the
sexiest, thus far, is an upcoming scene from a future "Cloie" book.
*fans self* Still waters run deep, right? *cheeky grin*
9. What advice would you give new authors in the
erotica/romance field? Never give up.
Never give in. It's hard and it's going to get harder. You will cry, scream,
rip hair from your scalp and curse the stars. You'll want to quit a million
times. I urge you to stop, breathe and remember why you started to begin with.
You. Can. Do. This.
10. What is next on your writerly horizon?
Let's see. I'm nearly
finished on the 3rd book in my New Camelot Series, working on Volume
4 of the Fractured Fantasies series I'm embarked on and mapping out the sequel
to Ties That Bind, tentatively titled "Written in the Stars".
Ties That Bind: The Cloie Chronicles, Book One
By
Torie James
Author
Bio:
I've loved reading since I was old enough
to hold a book in my lap. While my friends were out playing, I was generally
curled up nearby falling down rabbit holes, catching second stars to the right,
and stepping through wardrobes into mysterious lands and countless adventures.
When those stories ended, I made up my own and kept going.
This later on translated into a strong
passion for writing that has helped me keep my feet on the ground and my head
in the clouds.
Lover of Dr. Pepper, all things chocolate, and
Duran Duran, my dreams finally became a reality with the publication of
Timeless Night, with the amazing people at Breathless Press. Timeless Night begat Timeless Desire. I'm
currently working on the third book in the series, Timeless Surrender. I've also
written several short erotica tales called Fractured Fantasies on top of
beginning the sequel to Ties That Bind: The Cloie Chronicles with my writing
partner, Jammie Lynn.
Social
Media Links:
Blog and Website:
https://toriejames.wordpress.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/WriterGurl216
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Writergurl216
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7054839.Torie_N_James
Amazon Author: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00CTBYH0M
Blurb:
Fate always finds a way...
For thousands of years, the Gods of Olympus
and Asgard have warred, each determined to establish dominion over the Earth.
Both pantheons grow weary and in a slick unprecedented move, Zeus and Odin
design a plan to unite their realms.
Clotho, the youngest Greek Fate bears many
burdens and secrets but none greater than the one she doesn't even realize she
carries.
Soren, a proud and ancient Viking warrior
holds the power of demons and gods, but not by his own choice. More importantly,
he holds the heart of the very woman who broke his own.
Dagr, grandson of Odin and heir to Asgard,
desires little more than ultimate power and when offered Cloie's hand in
marriage to cement his place, eagerly agrees. But he has his own reasons for
wanting the baby Fate in his grasp...and bed.
Passions collide and betrayals abound when
the First Evil is unleashed on Gods and man alike. Cloie holds the key to all
destruction and salvation.
Her secret will save the world...
Buy
Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011GGT3FY
Nook:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ties-that-bind-torie-james/1122925024;jsessionid=5BC1069877562A4498FF224546C250C5.prodny_store02-atgap02?ean=2940152718232
iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1056988241
Scribd:
https://www.scribd.com/book/288906023/Ties-That-Bind-The-Cloie-Chronicles-1
Page Foundry:
http://www.inktera.com/store/title/107a31dc-b72e-446a-828a-1959c32324db
Excerpt:
"Smile, child. This is your wedding
day."
Cloie stared straight ahead, refusing to
meet Zeus's gaze, although she heard thick lust coloring each word. The
leisurely stroke of his hand swept down her arm in proprietary fashion,
lingering along the gentle swell of her right hip before he stopped.
“I’d smile were the groom of my choosing,
Papa.”
Zeus’s fingers curled around the nape of
her neck, holding her in place. The stinging, heat of his powers seared her
flesh with lacerating pain, causing her to flinch once, then grow still. She
refused to shed a tear or make a single sound. Despite the burning agony, she
wouldn't give her stepfather the satisfaction.
“I know well what your choice would be,
Clotho. I’m about to make you Goddess Queen of the Norse Pantheon and you still
defy me! For your idiot pet!" Zeus’s hot breath washed over her ear, his
lips brushing the delicate shell. His grip on her neck tightened, the acrid
stench of scorched flesh choking her.
“He’s not my pet.” She bit out, coughing.
“He is nothing! He lives because of Odin's
stupidity and your defiance! And you would be his whore!”
“Better his whore than your daughter.”
Defiance flared in her voice.
Snarling, the Greek King of the Gods shook
her like a rag doll, forcing her to meet his blazing cerulean eyes. “You will
marry Dagr. You will act as befits the daughter of Zeus and a Queen of Asgard.
If at any time, I sense Dagr’s unhappiness with this union or you, I myself
will destroy Soren. If you disobey me, the same. I see defiance in your eyes,
Clotho. And arrogance. I can't kill him but I can make him wish for death. His
quality of life depends on your performance and your obedience to your loving
Papa.”
Always using her heart against her. His
modus operandi never wavered. It worked every time. And well the Olympian knew
it.
“Then best you get me to the altar, Papa.”
Each word was laced with careful respect,
all rebellion gone from her in the face of his threat. She'd harmed Soren
enough, she would not allow Zeus to lay one finger on the keeper of her heart.
Cloie kept her face impassive when Zeus released her, swallowing hard past the
knot of anguish his hands on her skin had caused. Clever God, none would see
the wounds he'd inflicted with her hair down as it was. Unbound hair to attest to her innocence. Ha!
“I
will marry Dagr. I will be a most worthy Queen and helpmate. I shall unite
Norse and Greeks together as no other union has. I will do all of this and
more.” She slid dainty fingers around his elbow while he used his powers to
swing aside the silky curtains of the white tent Hera insisted she have to
prepare in. “But by my own word, if you ever lay a harmful hand on Soren, it
will be the last time you have such.”
“Empty threats, child. And well you know
it. Just do as I tell you and there will be no need. You’ll thank me when you
are ruling Asgard.”
“Don’t you mean when you are ruling?”
“Clever girl.”
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