Tropical Paradise - Evelise Archer #sex #adult #gay #mmromance #authorinterview #fiction

Welcome to BRB, everyone! My guest is author Evelise Archer. And I'm very excited that she's taken the time to chat today because she's an author of M/M novels. Wonderful, isn't it? I have enjoyed all the guests that I've interviewed, but there's definitely something a little extra special when it comes to interviewing a fellow lover of gay erotica. Thanks for stopping by, Evelise, and welcome!

What genre do your currently write? And, is there a genre you'd like to write, but haven't tried yet?

M/M Love this genre!

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 personally don’t think the sexual orientation nor gender of the person should make a difference. If you have a wide variety of resources to pool from and aren’t afraid to ask your friends questions, then go for it. I happen to be a heterosexual woman who writes M/M ☺

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?

My biggest challenge is writing all over the place. I think the story should take one direction then all of a sudden I’ve taken a left turn and it doesn’t flow or I have to slow myself down. On the recommendation of a close friend I purchased the book Goal, Motivation & Conflict by Debra Dixon, so now I outline all my characters and chapters. So, if I find myself taking a turn I can go back, reevaluate and move forward.

What has been the single most successful marketing tool you've used to date?

I really think that Facebook and Twitter are wonderful tools. They both reach a vast number of people and you never know who will catch something that interest them and then you may make a new fan. Also, get into groups~ they are a great source and support.

If you had to live as one of your characters, which one would it be, and why?

I love Eldridge form Eldridge’s Release.  He is strong and contemplative and has a lust for life. Of course it helps that he’s in love with the sexy Dom Dalton. 

While writing, have you ever drawn from personal experience, and why?

Yes- I try to draw on personal experiences and/or write with places in mind that I am familiar with. It helps with the research to have a basis.

Just for fun–

What is your favourite colour?

Purple…all the way!

Which do you prefer: a little left to the imagination or explicit?

A little of both…the element of surprise

When you first met your partner/spouse/lover what drew you to him or her first?

His green eyes…they are piercing.

If you could spend the day with any famous author, who would it be? And, why?

RJ Scott- I haven’t read until an RJ book that I haven’t fell in love with. Her characters are intriguing, genuine and sexy as …..

Website Link: http://sexyforreview.blogspot.com/

Tropical Paradise

Blurb: 

Can Madame Eve work her magic one more time? Leo Santos left the one man he loved behind to care for his ailing father. Sky Macy never forgot his one and only that got away. When they meet again on a blind date setup by 1Night Stand, will they go their separate ways or will the sparks reignite the love they never forgot?

On a secluded beach at the resort Las Casitas Villas in Fajardo, Leo and Sky come face to face after years apart. Passion ignites so hot it threatens to burn them from within. They both will need to open their hearts and learn to trust if they hope to find love during one night of passion in a tropical paradise.

Excerpt: 

Skyler smiled, remembering the first time he’d seen the olive-skinned young man. Leopoldo Maria Santos. The hotheaded Latin that blew into his life with the force of the hurricanes that hit Leo’s homeland. He had strutted into Sky’s dorm room three days before classes started, freshman year.

“Hi.” Skyler’d waved from his perch on the bed. He’d been dressed in shorts and a tank top, trying to stay cool in the muggy early September day in Philadelphia. “You a nursing student, too?”

“Yo? Hell no. Not that I have anything against nurses, but aren’t they usually women? Teacher. That’s what I want to do.” Hmmm, clearly not from around there, not with that accent.

“Nah, men are nurses, too. Maybe it’s not as common, but I’m hoping that’s in my favor. Where you from, cool accent?”

“Puerto Rico. Just arrived here last week. Stayed with my sister and her fiancé in New Jersey.” His new roomie, tanned and handsome, dumped his duffle on the empty bed. Sky moved over to sit on the bed. “So, I’m Sky. Skyler but not too many people call me that. And you?”

“Leopoldo Maria Santos. Leo, for short.”

“Damn, man, Maria is your middle name? Sucks to be you.” Sky laughed so hard, tears streamed down his face and he held his side.

“So what, your mami couldn’t figure out what to call you, so she decided on Sky instead of bird? What the hell stupid name is that? At least, where I come from, having Maria as your middle name, boy or girl, is something important. I was named after the Virgin Mary.” Disdain filling his voice, he gave Skyler the hairy eyeball.

Intrigued by the boy with the girl’s middle name, Sky admired his passion. It didn’t hurt that Leo also had killer looks.

Skyler pulled himself from his reminiscing and squinted in the sunlight, trying to get a better look at the man on the dock. Could it be Leo? He wanted to shout from the balcony but feared disturbing the other guests. And what if the man only resembled Leo? Years passed and people changed. Still…. Telling himself he needed to get to the dock anyway, he grabbed his overnight kit and sunglasses and made his way to the lobby desk.

“Hi, Celia, can you tell me where I go catch the launch? I swear I saw someone I know down by the marina.”

“Well, you won’t have much time to spare, but that’s where you’re headed. Out the front door, follow the right-hand path down to the marina, about a five-minute walk. When you get there, look for a yellow launch and ask for Joe. He’ll take you across to Palomino. Everything is ready there for you.”

“Has my date arrived on Palomino yet?” His voice cracked, nerves getting the best of him. How did Madame Eve choose the perfect person for someone? Would they get along? Have the same likes or dislikes? And had he really spotted Leo?

“I’ve not seen him, but I have it on good authority,” she winked, “that the man of your dreams is already on the island, enjoying the sun and sand.”

“Celia, you’re a tease, but I can tell we’re going to get along.” He chuckled and even that slight bit of humor settled his nerves. “Wish me luck. The man of my dreams may be just a short boat ride away.”

“You have no idea,” Celia called after him.

Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/

Publisher Link: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/