Showing posts with label Author Interviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Author Interviews. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The Current Between Us by Kindle Alexander **Review, Author Interview And Giveaway**


Kindle Alexander is coming! Kindle Alexander is coming! *happy dance* The ever lovely and talented Kindle Alexander is coming by today to do an author interview with me. I'll be asking her some hard hitting questions....okay not really but it sounds better when I say it like that, instead of studdering like an idiot as I gush on and on about how much I love her and her books. Before she gets her though I'm going to let you in on what I thought about her newest book The Current Between Us!

Review: 
I fuckin' loved it! I normally tend to read quickly, not because I'm in a hurry but because that's just how I read, but with this book I had to take my time. It was just that good! I love the main characters Trent and Gage, the romance that blooms between them is so sweet, especially since it's love at first sight....okay so it's lust then love but you get where I'm going with this. Plus, there are two of the cutest little kids in this book which just adds to the fun (all the parents can quiet looking at me like I'm crazy, I'm an aunt, it's fun to me cause I get to leave and go home when I've had my fill of the "fun"). This book will make you laugh and may even bring a tear to your eye. There are even some DUM DUM DUMMMMMM scenes in this book, I felt like I was "watching" a soap opera or something!! I was like, please no commericals, it just got to the good part....and then my Kindle started blinking at me saying I had a low battery!! Let me tell you, I couldn't find my charger fast enough. And the sex scenes!! *fans self* I don't want to give anything away but I have to say that I wished I was a gay man for like five minutes, they were that freakin' hot, I'm just sayin'! PLUS (and I say this only cause I ragged on Kindle about it in her last book) I didn't spot any typos!! *happy dance*  So, if you are looking for a hot, steamy, laugh out loud, feel good book then I suggest that you go to one of the websites listed below and BUY BUY BUY!!

FAVORITE QUOTE: 
“I would like you to walk with me, Trent. I want the world to know I found you,” Gage to Trent

CAUTION: HOT STEAMY SEX SCENES, MAY CAUSE READER TO WANT TO BE GAY MALE FOR A NUMBER OF MINUTES!!

5 STARS


Author Interview with Kindle Alexander

*pouring a couple of glasses of sweet ice tea (cause that's just good manners and cause in the south tea ain't tea if it ain't sweet) as I get ready for Kindle to show up. When she walks in the door followed by Keagan Kruze, I eye ball him to make sure he doesn't have any knifes on him. The man is fasinated with stabbing me, especially in the ass. Grinning, I point to a corner in the kitchen where I set him up with a small table complete with a Hulk coloring book, 64 pack of crayons and a juice book. I do it to piss him off and to see him glare, he's so cute when he glares*

Me: *smiling at Kindle* Hi Kindle! Thanks for taking the time to stop by, I know you've been busy with the blog tour. 

Kindle: THANK YOU very much for having me here. Its exciting to be apart of the blog and this interview!

*sitting down at the table I get my paper and pen (yep paper and pen, I'm going old school....cause I'm cool like that) ready to start jotting down her answers as I fire off questions at her* 

Me: Okay first question. What made you decide to make Trent a Daddy in this book?  

Kindle: It was William Levy on dancing with the stars. I watched an interview where he talked about his little three or four year old daughter being crazy. She’d run out and try to dance with him if he brought her to the studio. I liked Trent having Em. I like the idea of all the men having to deal with this strong, cute, emotional little girl. 

Me: There is something about men having to deal with little girls that just makes you melt. Thong or Commando? 

Kindle: Me? Panties. I know lame. Gage? Definitely commando. Trent might wear a thong if Gage asked real nice. He wouldn’t want to, but he would.  

Me: *snicker* Sounds like he's wrapped around his little finger. What's your all time favorite drink with a funky name? (Example Slippery Nipple) 

Kindle: Screaming Orgasm – duh.

Me: Why Chicago? 

Kindle: I lived there for several years, plus I needed a place that had lots of massive downtown property for Layne Construction to own and work. And its not a million degrees for five months out of the year – like Texas. This time of year, I ALWAYS wish I still lived there!

Me: Do you pull inspiration from your real life when writing your characters? (Example character named Will is named after my cousin William) 

Kindle: OH YES! I’m terrible about that. Every person is named for someone in my life – I struggle finding names. I’m sure all your names will be in my stories soon. Charla will def be my next crazy female that might have to be killed off… (HAHAHA) My father’s an Electrical Contractor, hence Trent’s profession. My writing partner is a photographer, hence the photo’s. I live in the country, was in FFA for four years…Texas Pride.

Me: LMAO! Love it! Well if and when I show up in one of your books I'm sure it'll be so tragic...oh oh oh can I get the guys to give me a long lingering kiss before I take my last breath....or at least let me cop a feel, I mean I am dying!! LMAO

(Note to Self: Asking to cop a feel of one the characters in future books gets you weird looks while author laughs their asses off)

Me: What got you started in writing M/M romance?  

Kindle: Blaylock Rocke! Its true. Love him. 

Me: Do you have a cover model? Can I meet him? 

Kindle: Lol!  No, listen! This is important!!!!! I need you to hook me up with William Levy and Ryan McPartlin and I have free ebooks of every book I ever write for the rest of my life if anyone can get them to kiss, with tongue, at least one time with me there, or video – FROM EVERY ANGLE!

Me: LMAO! I'll see what I can do but I've been told that people frown on me threatening to "cut a bitch" if they don't do what I want and since I would soooo want every one of the books you ever write, and for free (be still my pimpin' heart), I'd definitely be threatening somebody if my charm alone didn't work (I wonder if I'd have to kidnap one of them or if they'd come willingly, Note To Self, find out how much duck tape and rope one would need to kidnap William Levy or Ryan McPartlin)

Me: *grin* What are your top 5 favorite authors? I know, it's hard to pick just five but give it a whirl  

Kindle: Top five favorite. Its changed since I started reading on an ereader. 
1) Avril Ashton
2) JT Cheyanne
3) GA Hauser
4) Christi Snow – I’m re-reading her right now. 
5) VL Moon
6) Susan Mac Nicol

Me: How do you come up with your storyline/characters? Do you sit and think about them or do they just pop in your head and harass you? 

Kindle: You know what, I love writing for this reason. You get the charries in your head for longer. I still get end of story hangover, but overall they get to be there for months and that’s awesome!

Me: Ice cream or Popsicles? 

Kindle: Tofu… Kidding. Both, together. 

Me: If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go and why? 

Kindle: I’m lame, I’ll go anywhere as long as there is no heat. I hate the Texas heat.

*glancing at the clock I see that we've been at it for awhile and since I know she has more stops to make today, I figure I should let her get going or I'll continue to bomb bard her with questions. Plus Keagan is looking bored and as much as I enjoy torturing him, I know I'll never hear the end of it if he has to sit there much longer*

Me: Thanks again for stopping by Kindle, it was good to see you and I hope we can do this again when your next book comes out! 

Kindle: Thank you Charla! I appreciate you very much!

Keagan: *Stabs Charla in her butt for making him stay in the corner*

*looking at my ass, I turn and growl at Keagan as he follows Kindle out the door* Damn it Keagan!! This was my favorite pair of pants and now there's a hole in 'em!! *Keagan flips me off over his shoulder as he slams the door shut behind him* Ass! 

Below is the blurb for The Current Between Us, Author Info, and where to buy your copy of Kindle's fabulous new book!

Blurb:
Gage Synclair, international, hard-hitting investigative photojournalist, is preparing for the final special report of his career…a story of deception and murder six long years in the making. And after ten years in some of the worst parts of the world, he’s ready to settle down and open an art gallery in his hometown of Chicago. The only thing getting in his way, he needs to find a competent electrician to finish the job before his grand opening.

Trent Cooper, electrical contractor, is surprised by the last minute request for a fast-paced electrical remodel, wanting nothing more than to get his foot in the door with Layne Construction. Being gay in the construction industry isn’t easy, nor is being father to his two young adopted children. Trent keeps his life in separate zones to avoid a short circuit. But when the gallery owner propositions him on the first day, Trent can’t help but think his worlds are a little too close for comfort.

Will their high-voltage passion spark everlasting love or will their lives break the circuit between them forever?



About the Author:
Best Selling Author Kindle Alexander is a innovative writer, and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and erotica in both the male/male and male/female genres. It’s always a surprise to see what’s coming next! Happily married, with five children, and four dogs living in the suburbs of Dallas, where the only thing bigger than the over active imagination, may be the women’s hair!


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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Live Interview with JT Cheyanne

Here is the transcript from the Live Interview with JT Cheyanne author of Ocean's Kiss. This book is available in ebook format on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.



BookPimp1985 says
Welcome everyone to the first ( and my first) live chat with Miz JT Cheyanne!! Yay!!

BookPimp1985 says
First of all for any who have not read the book. YOU SUCK!! Just saying…..

BookPimp1985 says LOL

JT Cheyanne says
it's my first live interview too.

BookPimp1985 says
Whoo hoo!

BookPimp1985 says
Second if you have not read it, you might want to avert your eyes from the chat for a minute cause I’m about to go all River Song on your asses!! SPOILERS!! For those who don’t know that was a Doctor Who reference

JT Cheyanne says
*chuckles*

In the Abyss says
I do not and I will get it. ~sticks tongue out and raspberries~

BookPimp1985 says
And last but not least, JT, Kim says that when you write Malachi’s book she wants to be the Queen Bee in that book so make it happen!! LOL

In the Abyss says
You will do great JT, no worries. ~smiles~

BookPimp1985 says
 Spoiler Alert #1
I knew!!! I knew  when she said she was adopted that heifer was going to turn out to be a mermaid!! Called it!!! Lol!!

JT Cheyanne says
My daughter has claimed Malachi...he seems to be very popular with the females

BookPimp1985 says
He is indeed

BookPimp1985 says
Now if you didn’t read the rules before entering the chat, I know you were just excited to chat up JT, then here they are …….
**RULES FOR CHAT**
Those that have questions for JT during the interview may PM BookPimp1985 on BlogTalkRadio with any questions

Momma Talks Alot says
Damn!!! I want a dark, mysterious man damn it!!!

Momma Talks Alot says
LMAO

JT Cheyanne says to 
with a voice that melts you right

BookPimp1985 says
HELL YEAH!

BookPimp1985 says
Alright now to the serious stuff and the reason we're all here!

JT Cheyanne says
Yeah before Keagan gets here and disrupts everything *grins*

TeriD says
hhahahahah I almost said that JT

JT Cheyanne says
We know him well Teri

BookPimp1985 says
Question #1 from BookPimp1985....What's your BOB's name???

TeriD says
True

JT Cheyanne says
*weg* Laz

BookPimp1985 says
LOL!! Love it!

BookPimp1985 says
Question #2 from Kim "Momma"....If you were a crayon what color would you be??

JT Cheyanne says
Cobalt Blue

BookPimp1985 says
By the way if you have a question you can right click on my name and send me a PRIVATE message with your questions everybody!! :D

Momma Talks Alot says
Great answer

JT Cheyanne says
I love all shades of blue but that is my favorite

BookPimp1985 says
Question #3 from BookPimp...What made you decide to go Greek with your book??

JT Cheyanne says
Well, I was asked to write part of an anthology that centered around water.  At first, I thought about some kind of water shifter, but Poseidon kept coming to mind so I went that direction. The story wound up being too long for an anthology.

JT Cheyanne says
But it was accepted on its own.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #4 from In The Abyss...When she is writing, where does she draw her inspiration for her stories??

JT Cheyanne says
Well, my muse is a certain angel. But inspiration comes from everywhere. My brother is in the Navy and Dominic is a Navy SEAL.  I went to see a dance recital for my nieces and this beautiful little dancer slammed a story into my mind.

JT Cheyanne says
A convo with my kids...a joke really inspired one I'm working on now.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #5 from MaryElyse...was this your first book and how long did it take to write it?

JT Cheyanne says
Yes, it is my first book. It took me a few months to write it. I was given a specific deadline which was a good thing. The editing process took a lot longer and required rewrites.

JT Cheyanne says
so in all approximately 10 months

BookPimp1985 says
Question #6 from TeriD..."Do you only write in the paranormal genre?" OR "Ocean's Kiss is an ebook release. Do you plan on someday releaseing in paperback or will your books remain strickly in ebooks?"

JT Cheyanne says
I do prefer the paranormal genre because you have more liberty. When you write in modern day, you have to ensure you get details correct for the reader. If you create your own world, you can do whatever you like. I am not adverse to writing in other genres

JT Cheyanne says
I would love to have a print book published. That is a dream. Epub is easier to access and a quicker turn around.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #7 from Keagan...Does she listen to music when she writes? Is there a playlist she builds as she writes???

JT Cheyanne says
KEAGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *huge grin*

JT Cheyanne says
Yes, I do like to write to music. I have eclectic taste. Some of my favorites are I Won't Give UP, Jason Mraz, That's What Makes you Beautiful, One Direction.  I Will Not Bow, Disturbed. Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Evaneasence (sp) Love Story, Taylor Swift

JT Cheyanne says
Wonderwall, Oasis

Keagan says
anything 80's... *rolls eyes*

JT Cheyanne says
Undisclosed Desires, Muse

JT Cheyanne says
Pour Some Sugar on Me!

JT Cheyanne says
I Can't Fight this Feeling

JT Cheyanne says
Footloose

BookPimp1985 says
Question #8 from Caigh W...Can you give us one piece of advice that was given to you? Something that inspired you to continue working towards your goal of being published.

JT Cheyanne says
*looks at Keagan* WRITE, WRITE, WRITE....and don't let anyone change your voice.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #9 from Keagan ((AGAIN))...What does she do when she misses a writting deadling? Twice?

JT Cheyanne says
I keep writing and promise the redhead...cough cough....the publisher, I'm working on it as hard as I can.

JT Cheyanne says
Seriously, I need deadlines, they are important, even if I missed it, it keeps the story on your mind.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #10 from BookPimp...What's your shoe size? What? Stop looking at me like I'm stupid Keagan!!

JT Cheyanne says
*laughing* depends on the brand, anywhere from 7 1/2 to 8 1/2.

Keagan says
That men's size...

BookPimp1985 says
Question #11 from Kim (Momma)...Did you feel schizophrenic when you were writting this book? Like did the characters talk to you or did the story play out more like a movie reel in your head??

Momma Talks Alot says
Kea I wear an 11 in men's...Just ask Teri. lol

Keagan says
how did you guys found out about her disease?

JT Cheyanne says
Hmmm, this one was more like the movie reel.

BookPimp1985 says
Keagan you ass!! JT don't answer he has to wait his turn!! *Glares at Keagan*

In the Abyss says
~throws popcorn at Keagan, then offers some to Caigh~

Momma Talks Alot says
Cool Thank you!!

JT Cheyanne says
But I do have 'voices' up there. Two are VERY loud and battle over who gets to talk/write.

BookPimp1985 says
LOL

BookPimp1985 says
Question #12 from BookPimp...Most characters are based on real life, are yours??

JT Cheyanne says
I draw names from real life and some events or quotes may come from real life, but the charries so far have not been based on real life. Well the vampire and his love for his angel is very much real life...but his story is still being written.

Keagan says
phantom wee wee disorder

BookPimp1985 says
Question #13 from Keagan (The asshat)...What are some of the future works she's writting??

JT Cheyanne says
I have about 8 of those Keagan

BookPimp1985 says
Question #14 from TeriD...I loved this book so much. Any idea when your next will be released? *no pressure!!*

Keagan says
My ass is a perfect playground thank you very much for bringing it up...

In the Abyss says
~rolls her eyes at KeaKea~

JT Cheyanne says
*laughing* I meant the phantom wee wee thing...about 8 of those... I have one solo project going and a series started with Venus, my writing partner.

JT Cheyanne says
Not sure when the next release will be. Venus and I have a manuscript under contract, but we don't have a release date.

JT Cheyanne says
Teri, I'm so glad you enjoyed the book!

BookPimp1985 says
Question #15 from In The Abyss...Have you always had a passion for writing and if so when did that begin?

JT Cheyanne says
Keagan, Lachi wants access to that playground you keep denying him

Keagan says
HECK NO

Keagan says
I'm scared of him and Teri's drunk.

Keagan says
That was a good eye roll abyss.... *high five8

TeriD says
HEY!! I am being on my best behavior MISTER

JT Cheyanne says
April...I have always had stories in my head, but never thought to put them to paper. Sitting at a traffic light, falling asleep, they would run through my mind and always pick upt where I left off.  I was asked to join a RP group

BookPimp1985 says
Question #16 from Book lover...Will we see a #2 Ocean's Kiss?

JT Cheyanne says
and that's when I was encouraged to put fingers to keys and write my own work.  Kim Smith thank you!

In the Abyss says
~thumbs KeaKea in the forhead, as she give full attention to JT, and smiles~

In the Abyss says
(thumps)

JT Cheyanne says
Yes, I certainly hope so!  I have started Tracker's Kiss which will be Jalen's story. I know Malachi is the wanted SEAL, but Jalen spoke up first.

Momma Talks Alot says
GUYS....OPEN CHAT IS AFTER THE Q&A Please keep the chit chat down during this time. Thank you

BookPimp1985 says
Question #17 from Keagan...How does she research what she writes??

JT Cheyanne says
The internet. It's a gold mine, I found out alot about the SEALs from their own website.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #18 from Caigh W...Did you enjoy writing before becoming involved in RP? (chicken or the egg?) Did you start RP'ing because you enjoyed writing, or did you start writing because you enjoyed RP?

JT Cheyanne says
I didn't write anything before RP. I was a fan, hanging out and chatting up the players. One day out of the blue, an admin asked me to write a character. Through the process I wound up with my own original character, Les. It was amazing.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #19 from MaryElyse...For new hopeful writers, what comes first?  Write the book or contact a publisher?

JT Cheyanne says
You can do it both ways.  You can find the publishers on the internet.  Alot of them have submission calls, or categories they accept. You can read their guidelines and follow them, and their rules for submission are on the site.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #20 from BookPimp...Kilts? Yay or nay??

JT Cheyanne says
Or you can write your story and submit it according to the guidelines.

JT Cheyanne says
YES! Kilts are hawtness and so are the accents.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #21 from In the Abyss: Question: Do you feel or see these stories will develope into becoming a series?

JT Cheyanne says
Ocean's Kiss did not start out to be part of a series. But, when I had friends/family read it for critique, the females wanted Malachi. However, when I started to write his story, Jalen spoke up first.

JT Cheyanne says
The solo work II"m doing now will be a sole title. It depends on the characters involved I think.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #22 from BookPimp...Do you watch Doctor Who? If not start.

JT Cheyanne says
*nervous laugh* umm, no

BookPimp1985 says
Question #23 from Kim (Momma)...Best food you ever ate?

JT Cheyanne says
Chocolate

BookPimp1985 says
Question #24 from BookPimp...If you could go anywhere in the world all expensed paid where would you go?

JT Cheyanne says
England.

Momma Talks Alot says
Called it!

BookPimp1985 says
Question #25 from Kim (Momma)...Vampire or Were?

JT Cheyanne says
*winks at Kim*

JT Cheyanne says
Vampire...Lachi would bite me....WAIT..were...*grins at Lachi*

BookPimp1985 says
Question #26 from TeriD...If you were on a deserted island and could only have 5 books to keep you company what would they be?

JT Cheyanne says
Wow! That's hard.....Lover Revealed, Lover Unbound, Ender's Game, Special Forces, Murder Game

BookPimp1985 says
Question #27 from TeriD...I understand you recently got to listen to Sherrilyn Kenyon speak. If you could interview any author, pick their brain, who would it be?

JT Cheyanne says
J.R. Ward

JT Cheyanne says
she created my Vishous

BookPimp1985 says
Question #28 from BookPimp...Do you ever write naked?

JT Cheyanne says
Sherilynn Kenyon was spectacular by the way. Very friendly and informative.

JT Cheyanne says
oh heaven's no...that's scary *laughing*

BookPimp1985 says
Question #29 from BookPimp...IF you were writing a book about your life what would the title be?

JT Cheyanne says
hmmm...thinking

JT Cheyanne says
Always Stonger

JT Cheyanne says
where's my editor

JT Cheyanne says
Always Stronger

BookPimp1985 says
Question #30 from Kim (Momma)...Hottest love scene you’ve read so far in any book?

JT Cheyanne says
Sadly, it wasn't a love scene....it was Butch's initiation into the Brotherhood, V's bite...wish it had been a love scene....It played out as one in my head....*sighs and blinks* Sorry Warden...I'll behave

BookPimp1985 says
Question #31 from Caigh W: Besides reading, writing, RP, FB ...  what do you do for fun? What do you do enjoy doing when you need an escape from the daily routine?

JT Cheyanne says
Cheerleading...I used to coach a youth rec league but my daughter aged out so now I just watch competitons on TV. I like to watch Dancing with the Stars and Bones.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #32 from BookPimp...Gay or Straight characters?

JT Cheyanne says
Dance...love to go dancing

JT Cheyanne says
Both.  Lachi is obviously fangs over heels for his male.  The series I"m working on with Venus will have gay, straight and bi characters.

BookPimp1985 says
Question #33 from BookPimp...All time favorite, could not live without movie?

JT Cheyanne says
The Bodyguard

BookPimp1985 says
Does anyone else have any questions for JT??

BookPimp1985 says
Question #34 from Book lover: What would be your superpower?

JT Cheyanne says
Teleporting, flashing from here to there whenever you want...wicked cool.

BookPimp1985 says
Okay well that looks like the end of our questions so now we will do open chat.....Thank you so much to JT for doing this and everyone for being here. I'd like to remind everyone that this chat will be posted on my blog MyOpinionMightNotBeYours.