The author hot seat specials are designed
to help readers get to know both popular, and up and coming authors, a little
better. The questions are broken into sections - About your writing, about you,
fun stuff and finally. Some of the questions are easy, other may need a little
more thought and some may cause our author friends to hesitate before answering—still, they all
answer.
Today we have Tabitha Rayne sitting in the hot seat. Tabitha is currently on a blog tour for her new release, The Meeting Point. I'm happy to be helping Tabitha kick off her current tour by asking the must know questions on everyone's minds. So welcome, Tabitha, I can wait to hear your answers.
Getting Started:
Tell
us about your latest book. What was your inspiration for writing it, is it part
of an ongoing series, the characters, the genre etc?
Hello
Jan - and thank you for having me! This latest book, The Meeting Point, is the
final book in my erotic fantasy The Clockwork Butterfly trilogy. It's set in
the not too distant future and combines two of my biggest obsessions – sex and
the end of the world. Luckly the apocalypse is peppered with the erotic, making
it all the easier to cope with.
About your writing:
How many books
have you written during your career so far and which is your favorite?
I have written
six novels, one novella and lots of short stories. The Meeting Point trilogy is
my current favourite but it usually the one you are working on or promoting as
that is the newest and freshest – and since your style is always evolving, it
is the always a little bit better than what came before, I think.
Have any of your books received negative reviews and how did you handle the
situation?
I had one review
where the reader just felt the book ended too abruptly. I was jumping up and
down in my room waving my hands and saying, “Wait! It's the first in a trilogy
– don't worry – you'll find out what happens!” - I try to be philosophical once
my work is out there – to be honest, if you've been a writer for a long time,
you've probably become used to being rejected by editors and publishers so you
will be quite used to it by the time your book is actually for sale!
Do you believe in writer’s block and if so, how do you overcome it?
Yes. It is hell
for the creative spirit. Luckily – I channel that energy into drawing naked
ladies so that helps immensly. I have struggled with my writing over the past
few months actually. It's awful! I'm a horror if I don't make at least one
thing every day.
What is the one genre you would never
write and why?
I'm not sure – I
don't think I could write horror or mystery where awful things happen to people
or animals – just no way! I can't even read them. No, I think I need some gentle
(and not so gentle) loving to be part of my plotlines.
Have you ever
written a book that you’ve regretted publishing and why?
I am always very
strict with myself about this – if it doesn't feel right – it's not going out!
I know how fragile a place it can be if your work comes from a very deep and
secret place inside – to expose it is a gift and a curse. I admire people who
can do it freely. Or appear to do so. It can take a lot out of you. I've got
lots of stuff hidden away never to be seen by another soul ;)
If a reader
said they wanted to write a book, what advice would you give them?
Well, that's a
hard one. If you're doing it just for yourself, then you would have probably
started it by now. However, if you've always wanted to but just not had the
guts – I'm afraid, you just have to sit your bum on a seat and get your fingers
tapping. It's not easy and you have to be prepared that the first attempts
might be rubbish. But hey – you might be awesome – and a debut bestseller, so
go for it. Writing is something that is more like an affliction – you can't not
do it. If you're doing it to make money, then for goodness sake, ask someone
else for advice then report back to me :D
About you:
Tell us what a
typical day in your life is like?
Well, basically
like all romance writers, I swan around in a pink negligee with a libation in
one hand and quill in the other, taking lovers and writing it all down ;)
What sort of things put you in a bad mood?
Meanness and
cruelty – and not getting enough sleep.
Do you have a bucket list and what’s one thing you still want to do that you
haven’t done?
I wanted to do a
bungee jump but one of my retinas isn't very secure so I was advised against it
– I will usually go ahead and do anything – especially if I'm told not to – but
this time, I listened to the rules. I would like to invent something that would
help people have fun without impacting nature.
What makes you
laugh?
Laughing is one of my all time favourite things – I
love those text typo things that people share online – I could pee myself
laughing at those. My friend Lily Harlem makes me laugh a lot!
What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done?
Oh no fair! I'm clumsy and trip a
lot, so it would probably be something silly like that. I probably put kisses
at the end of important business emails far too many times...
Do you like to read and what are you reading at the moment?
I'm reading Secrets and Lords by
Justine Elyot. Love her books. I read every night but I'm very slow – about a
page at a time then I forget what happened and have to read it again.
If you couldn’t write anymore,
what would you do instead?
Draw naked ladies :D
Fun Stuff:
If you could go out with one famous person who
would it be and why?
Christian Bale – oooo sexy smoldering method acting
raunchy sizzling beast that he is!
Do you have a habit that drives your
partner/friends/family nuts and what is it?
I hold my spoon on the tips of my fingers and dangle
it. Drives people crazy. I don't know why – I didn't even know I did it until
one of my friends went mad, saying it had bugged her for years.
In your opinion, what makes a person attractive?
Generosity, smiley eyes.
What is the
strangest food you’ve ever eaten?
Duck's feet stew. What was I
expecting? Honestly.
Would you rather have a
classic 1969 convertible Mustang or have the use of a beach side condo any time
you want?
Oh you meanie! Ok – I'll take the condo :D
And finally:
Would
you rather survive an apocalyptic event (yes, even a zombie apocalypse) or die
instantly without knowing what happened to your family and friends?
Well
– actually – if you read my book – you'll find out the answer to that very
question ;)
Thank
you so much for letting me loose with your questions – this was fun!
I thought that to entice you to follow my tour, I'd put
consecutive excerpts every day here is no 1 of 10 ;)
To
see where else I've been or going – click here
“I’m
sorry if I treated you badly.” Deborah addressed the woman behind her, but kept
her gaze ahead. The land seemed to stretch out forever. Grasses, trees, and
moorland filled the view until it sloped gently into the horizon. It humbled
her in a way that made her want to fall to her knees in both grief and joy.
“You
never did what I didn’t need, Mistress.” The words of Deborah’s companion hit
her in the back like tiny darts, reminding her of her actions. She turned.
“I
am no longer your Mistress, Cheryl.”
“If
you say so, ma’am.” Cheryl’s voice threw Deborah. She spoke with the defiance
she had been cultivating over the past few months. Deborah actually felt sad
when she saw how her submissive had changed. She knew there had never been a
spiritual intimacy between them, but there had been a strange companionship and
understanding. That seemed to have vanished recently and a real disdain had
grown.
“You
may go your own way now, Cheryl.” The prison building loomed at their backs and
Deborah was anxious to get moving—anxious to find her true love. The other
horse drew up, shoulder to shoulder with hers.
“Would
you mind if I rode with you for a while?” Cheryl said softly, with a hint of
what used to pass between them.
“No,”
Deborah said gently. “I wouldn’t mind at all.” And with a flick of her heel,
she kicked the great beast between her thighs into action. Her heart thundered
at the same speed as the hooves that carried her. Adrenalin coursed through her
and a lump of excited emotion grew in her throat as she smiled into the wind
that lashed her face...
Blurb – The Meeting Point
A story of love, freedom, and the
future of mankind. Deborah Regan has broken free from the prison where she’s
been unjustly held for the past eight years. The scale of the devastation to
the land outside is overwhelming. Toxins have taken hold, and the planet is
dying. Deborah vows to find her lover Marcus and flee to the safety of the
hills where their story first began.
Marcus is one of the few
remaining men left on earth, and Deborah finds him held captive at a pleasure
farm where he is kept to service rich and powerful women. Escape for him is
complex and dangerous. They can only hope that the trio who helped Deborah
before will come to their aid. Marcus has heard from his clients over the years
of a mythical place with its own microclimate that toxin clouds seem to miss.
He is sure they can find it and will be able to build a future together.
Mae, Lena, and Angelo feel
compelled to find Deborah and Marcus who they know have a special connection
that might prove essential to their survival. They make haste to track the
couple and realize the plan they have chosen is fraught with danger and
conflict.
Will they make it to the utopia
Marcus dreams of?
Content Warning: contains graphic
sex scenes with multiple partners, including m/f and f/f sexual interaction,
strong language, and end of the world shenanigans
*The explosive climax to Taking
Flight and A Clockwork Butterfly.
Book 3: The Meeting Point – out now! And what this
post's been all about:
Beachwalk Press http://beachwalkpress.com/the-meeting-point/
Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk
Amazon Com http://www.amazon.com
Other books in the series:
Book 1: A Clockwork Butterfly Now Available for only
99c!
Beachwalk Press http://beachwalkpress.com/a-clockwork-butterfly/
Book 2: Taking Flight – now available – comment on
any of my tour posts and I'll pop you in a draw for a copy of this one – if you
can't wait, here's the buy links:
Beachwalk Press http://beachwalkpress.com/taking-flight/
Bio
Tabitha Rayne has been told she is quirky,
lovely and kinky – not necessarily in that order or by the same person. She
writes erotic romance and as long as there’s a love scene – she’ll explore any
genre.
Her short stories are included in anthologies
from Cleis Press, Ravenous Romance, HarperCollins Mischief, Xcite, Oysters
& Chocolate, Burning Books Press and House of Erotica. Her novella, Mia's
Books won a Reader's Choice Award with TwoLips reviews. The Meeting Point is
the third book in The Clockwork Butterfly trilogy from Beachwalk Press.
Tabitha also has a passion for art and takes
great pleasure in painting nude ladies.
Amazon Author Page US - provides an up to date
book list
Hope to see you round
the internet! X x x
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Hiya Jan - I had such fun answering your questions! I'm not sure where you found that picture of me - I assure you, it was as hot in that seat as it looks ;) x x x
ReplyDeleteHey Tabitha, glad you enjoyed the questions, it was wonderful having you on the blog.
DeleteOh fun questions and answers! I want to see the naked drawings! Duck feet stew... you are brave! Thanks for sharing the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteThanks again to you both! That was a fun interview! And yes the last question.... sneaky lol hopefully will have time to read the whole series!
Thank you Tracey x x Oh - and I'm not sure I'd recommend the duck's feet! :D
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Tracey :)
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