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 fiancĂ© 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/
Thank you for having me Blak!
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You're welcome, any time! And, thanks for stopping by. :)
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