Welcome to BRB, everyone! My guest today is the lovely and talented author Gemma Parkes. A lady that can write. And I'm not just saying that, she is very good at telling stories, and what tantalizing stories they are! *grins fiendishly* It's great to have you here, Gemma. I always enjoy reading your excerpts and finding out a little bit more about you. So, let's get started! :)
What genre do your currently
write, Gemma? And, is there a genre you'd like to write, but haven't tried yet?
Hi Blak, thank you for having
me over today. I currently specialise in Erotic fiction writing as the mood
takes me, and therefore, not sticking to any particular sub genre. I would like
to write a murder mystery, what fun would that be? But I can’t see that
happening any time soon!
Many authors use a nom de
plume, and they may use one opposite to their own sex. Do you think an author's
sex or sexual orientation should dictate what genre they write?
I really don’t think it
should make a difference but I can see why people do it. I know of at least two
erotic authors that use a female pseudonym when writing erotica. I think it’s
because it’s a female dominated genre but some men are very good at writing
erotica. When it comes to romance men can be very emotional, just look at the
wonderful poetry out there and, of course, the many love songs. Most creative people are able to write
about the emotions and sexual desires of the opposite sex, it is bizarre to
think they can’t and a real shame that we all have to hide behind pseudonyms.
Some authors have issues with
character development, writer's block, plot summary etc. What is the biggest
challenge you face when writing? How do you overcome the problem?
I hate ending stories.
Endings can sometimes sound a bit rushed or a bit cheesy! There has to be a
point where you decide that you’ve gone as far as you can with a story and
leave what happens next to the imagination of your reader, but it doesn’t come
easy to me. Do they head off into the sunset, live happily ever after; continue
doing what they are doing? I over think endings and it’s something I admit I
need to improve on. Or I could just write a story that goes on and on and never
ends!
What has been the single most
successful marketing tool you've used to date?
Blogging I think. Guesting on
other people’s blogs and promoting on my own is extremely important. Hundreds
of people visit blogs each day and though they rarely comment, they read the
blog posts and notice the books. It’s a successful form of advertising and you
need to promote yourself and get your name out there as much as possible so
that everyone knows who you are.
What are you currently
reading?
‘Bread and Chocolate’ by
Philippa Gregory. It’s a
collection of short stories about modern relationships and it’s wonderful!
How do you measure success?
Success to me is earning the
love and respect from my family and my peers. To be thought of as an author and
not just someone who writes is really important to me.
Just for fun–
What is your favourite drink?
First cup of tea in the
morning and a bottle of Grolsch late at night.
Are you a cat or dog person?
Cat, I am so sensual, lazy,
stretchy and cool that I really identify with them!
Love or lust?
It has to be both, but love
without lust in a relationship is not something I would be happy to settle for.
If you could spend the day
with any famous author, who would it be? And, why?
D. H. Lawrence. The man was
fascinating. His work was beautiful, inspirational, insightful and passionate.
He could paint too! I would love to meet the man who wrote about women with
such deep understanding. He was a visionary thinker and had a reputation as a
pornographer which was ridiculously unfair. His writing was exquisite and a joy
to read. I imagine him to have been a quiet, but witty conversationalist and l
would have loved to have known him, if only for a short while.
If you could indulge free of
any consequences, what would be your ultimate sexual fantasy?
There are so many and they
change weekly. I fantasize all the time which is one of the reasons I write. I
suppose the idea of a threesome is always hot, to share a bed with two
handsome, experimental men would be sublime...
I’m in a beautiful hotel
room, a white fur rug covering the floor, a super king bed with a pure white
quilt cover and satin sheets. Through an adjoining door, there is a luxurious
bathroom with a deep, sunken bath. Two suave young men, dedicated to spoiling
me with their attentive indulgence are my only company. I take a foamy bath
with both of them, drinking cool champagne poured for me and handed delicately
as l sit between them. Jacuzzi jets softly pepper our naked bodies as we drink.
Afterwards, l am patted dry by warm, fluffy towels and I’m kissed and
cherished, with soft tongues and gentle kisses as l stand sandwiched between
them enjoying the flutter of their fingers and their kisses on my neck, my
thighs, my stomach. Eventually l am carried by one to be placed gently on the
bed. My hair and toes are toyed with, tugged and stroked and rotated between
them. I can feel tongues, fingers, smooth hands all over my body until finally,
being no longer able to resist, l yield to their desire and give myself to them
completely for hours and hours…but l can’t say I’ve thought about it much!
Website Link:
Dancing for the Boys
Blurb:
Two stories with the theme of
exotic dancing:
Dancing for the Boys:
The idea of dancing privately
for a group of young men appeals to college student Andrea Yates. After all,
what could happen in a darkened room with a thudding beat and twelve hungry
men? When Andrea dons the pink basque she discovers a bravado she never knew
she possessed. How far will she go to get her kicks?
A Private Dance:
Tanya lives to twist and turn
around a sleek pole in a gentlemen’s club. When she is observed night after
night by a man who sits alone she is intrigued by his cool demeanour and finds
herself thinking about him in the heat of the night. James, the gentleman in
question, has a proposition for Tanya. Will she comply?
Excerpt:
Back and forth I walked swaying
my hips, running my hands across my body. I tweaked my nipples between thumb
and forefinger thrilling myself in the process. It was hot and dark; the music
filled the small room. Gradually the beat took over and I almost forgot I had
an audience as I danced with abandonment in my semi naked state. The beat
pulsated through the floorboards and up into my body filling me with a bravado
I never knew I possessed.
I teased the basque down past
my toned stomach and leaned forward turning slowly around as l wiggled it to
the floor before stepping out of it, one heeled shoe at a time. I stretched out
my long legs in exaggerated high kicks first one way then the other stroking my
hand up each, stopping short of my crotch. Turning my body away to grin at the DJ,
l shimmied my butt causing a fresh ripple of delighted shouts from the men.
Turning back to face them l
ran my hands over my breasts, the nipples of which were very excited and now
pointed shamelessly towards the drooling faces. I wanted to make sure they all
wanted me as I surrendered myself to Joe’s husky tones. The excitement in the
room was tangible reflecting back at me from hungry eyes and heated faces.
Their encouragement drove me on, this was my show, it was me they wanted.
Purchase Link:
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E7T4KM4
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/341832
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7T4KM4
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E7T4KM4
Dancing For The Boys book trailer!
Thank you for having me over today Blak, it's always a pleasure to visit your blog!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Gemma, any time! It's always a pleasure to have you on. :)
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