Tell us about your latest book. What inspired it? Is this a series and if so, how many books are you planning? If not, do you plan to have any spin-off’s from secondary characters in the future?
My latest work, Twins of Darkness, is the third installment to my dark and erotic vampire series, The Darkness and the Night. While definitely falling into the romance and erotica genres, The Darkness and the Night series is also undoubtedly horror. Books 1 and 2 are now available in PRINT.
In The Darkness and the Night III: Twins of Darkness, I take my readers through an entirely different direction as, unlike in the first two books, Karen, the main heroine, is no longer actively on the run. However, she finds herself in an unusual role, being both a bloodthirsty vampire and the mother of a set of startlingly unusual vampire/human hybrid twins.
I had originally planned on leaving the series as a trilogy, but I love this universe far too much to let it go just at three books. I have already written a prequel short story, “It’s in the Eyes,” which follows the turn of sweet yet minor character, Spring. I would like to pursue a few other characters in similar ways, and there might just be another novel that continues where the third leaves off. I have a lot of ideas; right now, demand will likely determine how many of those ideas I end up pursuing . . . and how many of those actually end up getting published.
What element of writing in your genre is hardest for you? Easiest?
I think the hardest part of writing romantic and erotic works is finding that balance between romance, sexual tension, and how they, as well as the story, play into sexually explicit scenes. It’s not always easy to predict how much sex is enough–or too much–given a particular work. I put a lot of effort into finding that balance, and sometimes it takes a redraft or two before I’m satisfied.
The easiest element for me is writing dialogue. Dialogue has always come easily for me, my characters all generally having strong, unique voices. I think exceptional dialogue is especially important when it comes to genres such as romance and erotica, because of all the genres I’ve written, those two are the easiest to screw up. One or two wrong words, and a line can go from hot to corny in a flash.
Do you have any pet peeves as a writer? As a reader?
As a writer, I have a small issue with the stigma some people have against electronically published books. While I do appreciate the feel and smell of a print book, I’ve met so many talented authors who write solely, or almost solely, for e-publishers, and it’s sad that there exists a whole world of great works some will never have the chance to experience, solely because they won’t read an e-book.
As a reader, I am picky about editing. Nothing turns me off more than repeated words or poorly copyedited work. I never hold it against the author, however, and if the work is good I won’t let it hold me back from finishing a book. Still, I’ll gripe aloud, imagining the red pen in hand, when a book has more than one or two editing issues.
If you could ask readers in your genre one question, what would it be and why?
If I could ask my erotic romance readers one question, it would be: “Did I turn you on?”
What do you think is most important in the relationship between the main characters?
I think it is essential that the main characters’ relationship not only drives the story, but that it also changes and enriches those characters. I think it is important that they learn from one another, and also that we, as readers and writers, experience something profound, provocative, or beautiful in the process.
How long does it take for you to create, write and submit to your editor a finished book?
It depends on the book, but generally it takes me 1 1/2 to 2 months to write and edit a 50,000-60,000 work. When other demands in my life take the front burner, I might ask for more time, but my muses are tough bosses and have me writing pretty regularly, even when life does its best to get in the way.
If one of your books was made into a movie, who do you think would capture your characters perfectly?
I think Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby) would make the perfect Karen, and I couldn’t help but picture Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway in Star-Trek: Voyager) when I wrote Captain Nora Bradley of Lust in Space. As far as the leading men, I think I would want to see a couple of talented no-names fill their roles.
Anything in the pipeline for 2009? Can we get a sneak look into upcoming projects?
I am currently developing a sequel to Lust in Space. I also want to assure Darkness fans that there will be more of Karen and her family, as long as readers are interested. Both universes still have so much to offer, and I have enjoyed writing them. I also have a new romantic/erotic sci-fi/horror series that has been begging for development, but that may or may not make it in the 2009 line-up. I’m leaving that up to the muses.
For fun: What do you like on your pizza?
On my pizza, I like ham, with tons of onion and garlic. Sadly, the best pizza restaurant in my neighborhood, a tiny, family-run place, recently closed shop due to the recession. I haven’t had it in me to eat pizza, since.
Lisa Lane
http://www.cerebralwriter.weebly.com
Sneak Peek into Lust in Space:
Nora nodded, her face flushing. She wanted to tell him she had been fantasizing about him for the better part of the day; that she brought him here because her cunt tingled atthe thought of him.
“Are you okay?” he asked.
Nora held her hands up, backing off. “I’m fine. Just give me a second.” She bent over and grabbed her knees. Another dizzy spell threatened to take her down.
Robert watched her in the mirror, forcing unpleasant images into his mind as he felt the beginnings of an erection. He turned away from Nora and took a deep breath. “I really should get to the bridge,” he said.
“Two more rounds,” she snapped.
He nodded, unable to shake his arousal. “You’re the boss.” He held his back to her, wondering how he was going to explain away the obvious mass in his pants.
Nora forced herself upright, wiping away a layer of sweat from her face and slicking back her damp hair. “Let’s do this.”
Robert reluctantly turned back to her, relieved when she pretended not to notice. Theyboth moved into their stances, their eyes locked as they circled. The sight of Robert’s hard-on made Nora wet. The room suddenly felt 10 degrees hotter.
“You know things would be different between us if I wasn’t your captain,” she said.
He nodded.
“I’ve wanted you ever since we were classmates at the academy. I should have said something back then, but I was afraid you would reject me.”
“But we really should keep things professional now, given our positions,” he said.
She nodded. “Yes. We should keep things professional.”
Robert threw a punch and hit Nora in the solar plexus. She backed off, raised her arms, and took a moment to catch her breath.
“One more round,” Robert said, turning to adjust himself. The tension between them was maddening.
“One more round,” she repeated. Nora pulled her body upright, suddenly sweating profusely. She swallowed hard. “Is it just me, or is it incredibly hot in here?”
“It feels pretty hot.” Robert took a deep breath. “It must be the virus.”
“We could keep things professional if I was to fight the last round in my underwear, right?” she asked.
“What if someone walks in?”
“Lock the door,” she said.
Robert’s breath escaped him. “Of course.” He moved to the door and flipped the switch.
Nora peeled off her sweaty suit, relieved to feel the cool air against her clammy skin. Her bra and panties were saturated. Beads of sweat dripped from her body.
Robert stood by the door, staring at her and unable to move. His penis stood rockhard, pulsating at the terrible thoughts of what he would do to her if given the chance.
Buy link: http://www.ravenousromance.com/breathless/lust-in-space.php
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Oh my Lisa…..this series sounds really awesome.
I just marked it down on my to be read list and look forward to reading it.
Thanks for being here. I enjoyed getting to know you. Your Lust in Space sounds like one hot read! What inspired it?
Raine D.
Thanks for having me, Raine!
Lust in Space is my homage to every great Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Red Dwarf episode I’ve watched, but the story actually came about when Lori Perkins and Holly Schmidt were looking for someone to write an erotic space opera for them. Being the total geek that I am, I jumped on it. The book came quickly and I had a blast writing it.
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