Tell us about your favorite character from your books?
It’s hard to pick just one. It’s like choosing a favorite child. If I have to pick then I’m going to have to pick Logan from my upcoming ménage, Double Dare. He’s clearly an Alpha male and is the dominant in a m/m relationship, but is still loving and sexy as all get-out.
Tell us about your current release.
My latest release is Rip Cord, which came out with Phaze Books at the end of November. It’s a m/m erotic novella that is a part of Phaze’s “rebel” themed Heatsheets. Here’s the blurb:
Gil Davis had hated high school. Ever the geek, he had no intentions of attending his 10th year class reunion. The last thing he wants is to relive the taunting and teasing he received during his teenage years. However there is one thing he missed from high school: the star Varsity football player. The one he had a crush on since the first day he laid his eyes on him. But the last thing he expects is the now pro football player to come back to their home town to attend a lame high school reunion. Known as the Bad Boy of the NFL, Ripley “Rip” Cord, not only shows up, but shows up without a date and an eye for Gil.
I also have a m/f erotic romance (contemporary) that came out at the end of September with Liquid Silver Books titled, Banged Up, which is getting some great reviews! You can find the blurb and an excerpt here: http://www.tinyurl.com/bangedup
How would you describe your writing style? Plotter or pantser? Why?
I started out as a pantser and basically still am, but the more I write the more I am apt to start informal outlines, and make notes, etc. It does help me organize my thoughts.
How do you fit work into your busy family day?
Work or writing? I don’t see writing as work. I really like to do it. It’s not like a normal job. But I also work full-time as an emergency dispatcher (second shift) so it can be difficult to find the time to write as my most creative time is in the evening.
What is on your bookcase/E-reader right now? What are some of your favorite authors?
Oh, I have an enormous TBR pile. It’s embarrassing to say how many. In fact, I probably can’t. But I love a variety of romance subgenres. I have to say that Katherine Sutcliffe and Laura Kinsale are my favorite authors of all time.
What do you have coming in 2010? Any sneak peeks we can look at?
Right now the only release I have schedule in 2010 will be in January with Loose Id. I have a m/m/f ménage a trois erotic romance titled Double Dare coming out.
Here’s Double Dare’s Blurb:
Quinn Preston, a financial analyst, is not happy when her friends dare her to pick up a handsome stranger at a wedding reception. What better reason to give up men when her previous long-term relationship had not only been lackluster in the bedroom but he had cheated.
Logan Reed, a successful farmer and business owner, can’t believe that he’s attracted to the woman in the ugly, Pepto-Bismol colored bridesmaid dress. And to boot, she’s more than tipsy. After turning down her invitation for a one-night stand, he finds her in the parking lot, too impaired to drive. He rescues her and takes her home. His home.
The next morning Quinn’s conservative life turns on its ear when Logan introduces her to pleasures she never even considered before. And to make things more complicated, Logan already has a lover…
Tyson White, ex-pro football player and Logan’s business partner, is completely in love with Logan. He has mixed emotions when Logan brings home Quinn. But the dares keep coming and things heat up with the three of them. Nevertheless Ty wonders: will adding Quinn to the mix end up enhancing or destroying Logan’s and his relationship?
Where can readers find you on the web?
It’s more like where can’t they find me.
My website: http://www.jeannestjames.com
My blog: http://jeannestjames.blogspot.com
My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/jeannestjames
My MySpace page: http://www.Myspace.com/jeannestjames
My Twitter page: http://www.twitter.com/jeannestjames
That’s just to name a few places!
If we talked to your muse, what would they say about you?
That I’ve been slacking! Which is soooo true. I was so busy doing edits and promoting all three releases, I have put writing off to the side for the moment. But I’m ready to jump back in. Other than that, my muse would say that I love to write hot sex scenes and I love dark, damaged characters.
If you were a superhero, what would your name be and would you wear tights and a cape? What super power would you have?
Tights and a cape? No way. I’d be wearing a leather bustier, high leather boots, and carrying a whip! LOL! As for a name? “Mean Jeanne.” It’s my nickname at work now! I would love to have a super power where my hands were like Tasers. I could put someone down with a touch. Someone who deserves it, of course. Ooo, that’s sounds fun!
You get to meet any fictional character. Who would it be and what would you do together?
I would love to meet Stewie from The Family Guy series. He is hilarious and I think we would have fun getting in trouble!
Sneak peek into Rip Cord:
Rip Cord: http://tinyurl.com/phaze-ripcord
“Did you hear Rip Cord is going to be here? Can you believe it?”
Gil stumbled back a step from the table, barely avoiding Katie’s toes.
Holy hell, he never should have agreed to come to this thing. Especially if he’d known Rip would be here.
Gil had a crush on Rip since high school. Unfortunately, Rip was definitely of the heterosexual persuasion. Being captain of the football team, he’d had every girl in school chasing after him, one way or another.
So he’d admired the well-built, handsome jock from afar. Very afar.
Hearing Rip’s name brought all those old feelings back to the surface.
All the insecurities.
Gil certainly had never expected his secret crush to come back to town for a ten-year class reunion. Rip had become way too famous for that.
Gil grabbed Katie’s arm and, with her squeaky protest, dragged her through the double doors into the gym.
“Jesus, Gil. What’s going on?” she asked as he pushed her against the wall just inside the doors.
“Did you hear that?” He struggled not to hyperventilate.
“What?” Katie peeled the backing off of Gil’s name tag and slapped it onto his chest. Not so gently either.
“Rip is going to be here.”
“Rip?” She wrinkled her nose. “What the hell is rip?”
“Not what. Who!” Gil swallowed hard and blew out a long breath. He realized then he was squeezing her upper arms. Way too hard. He relaxed his fingers.
“Okay, okay. Calm down. And let up a little more please.”
He released her and wiped his sweaty palms along his slacks. He never should have worn slacks. Slacks were nerd-wear.
Why didn’t Katie talk him out of wearing them? He should have worn torn jeans or leather pants or –
“So is Rip a band? I would’ve thought they just would’ve hired a DJ. It’s cheaper.”
“Wait. What?” Gil shook his head. “First of all, why would they need music?”
Katie pointed a finger upwards. “Hear that, nerd-o? Music. You know, it creates atmosphere and gives you something to dance to.”
“Dance?” Gil swallowed hard. He cocked his head. He did hear music. He hadn’t noticed it because he’d been too panicked about Rip being there. “Okay, just don’t ask me to dance.”
“No can do, Gilly. We will be dancing. I didn’t come along to be a wallflower.”
“Katie, you know I can’t dance,” he hissed inches from her face.
She had the nerve to laugh. As if his lack of rhythm was something to laugh about. His coordination left something to be desired. Gil considered it a handicap – maybe not one recognized by the government. But no one should make fun of the handicapped!
Gil frowned. “I didn’t see anything on the invitation about dancing.”
Katie sighed. “Gilly, don’t worry, we’ll fake it.”
“Don’t call me Gilly here. It’s bad enough people will be calling me Gilbert.”
“Okay, Gil. So if Rip isn’t a band then who or what is it?”
A low murmur throughout the room behind him caused Gil to look up. Coming through the doors…
Gil pressed a hand to the wall to steady himself. His legs had suddenly lost all strength.
Coming through the doors was…
“Him,” was all Gil could get past the lump in his throat.
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Hi Jeanne,
Thanks for being here today. I loved the sneak peek of Rip Cord. It sounds very intriguing.
I so want to get Double Dare. It sounds very…..um…interesting *wicked grin*
Raine D.
I think I wore one of those Pepto-Bismol dresses. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanne,
Double Dare sounds awesome. It’s definitely going on my must-buy list! What a great, hot way to start the new year.
Cherise Sinclair
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I like what I’m reading; I look forward in reading more of your works, Jeanne.
Thanks.