Today’s author interview is with Kate Willoughby, fellow LSB Author.

What’s your favorite movie?
My favorite movie? It figures you’d start me off with a question I can’t answer. It’s too hard to narrow down to just one. You’ll have to settle for the top five: Emma, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Beauty and the Beast, Pretty Woman, and The Sound of Music. From the preponderance of romantic movies, it’s obvious to see how I lean.

If there was a warrant for your arrest and you had to escape the country, where would you go?
Oh, that’s an easy one. I’d go to Italy. Love the food, the people, the language. I think I was Italian in another life. My husband and eldest son would probably love living so close to the Alps where he could ski to his heart’s content. I, of course, from eating all the pasta and pizza, would only be able to roll down the hill.

If you were in a situation where you could shoot the most annoying person/thing you could think of, throw it’s body in a rapidly flowing river without ever being caught, would you do it?
Unfortunately, my conscience is on call 24/7 and over-developed, especially for something merely annoying. Now, put me in that situation with Osama Ben Laden or someone else truly evil, I got no problem, as long as his death is 100% certain.

Do you suffer from any of those things that prohibit you from going on roller coasters (ie, motion sickness, back and neck pain, heart condition, under 46 inches tall, etc)? Do you like roller coasters?
I am not a roller coaster person, unless it’s the kind that has just twists and turns and not a lot of drops. It’s the drops that kill me. I do not enjoy feeling my stomach in my throat. Bummer that I live ten minutes away from Six Flags Magic Mountain, huh!

If you were a pie, what kind of pie would you be?
What type of pie would I be? I’d probably be a fruit tart, because they’re small and cheerful-looking. Not your ordinary pie, but not the kind of dessert that tries to hard to impress.

If you were to choose a vegetable most resembling your personality, what veggie would you pick and why? (Note: Tomato is a fruit).
More food questions! What constitutes a Kate vegetable? I think an artichoke. They’re round, like me. ;) They’re unusual, and I like to think I stand out from the crowd. They’re an acquired taste. They have thorns and I can sometimes be prickly, but inside, at the heart, they’re pure yumminess!

What thought first crosses your mind when you hear, “Once upon a time…”?
When I think of “Once upon a time…” I think of fairy tales. I loved them as a child and love them now. They are often about princesses, which I fancied I was, or at least had aspirations to be.

Which Disney character are you most like, and why?
I’m not Cinderella. She worked too hard at cleaning, and I am so not a good housekeeper! Snow White was a wimp. Ariel? Her boobs are way too perky. I’d need a pair of good push-up shells to be her. I think I’m most like Belle from Beauty and the Beast. That girl loved books, and that is me all over. Nose in a book all the time. Those people who say they don’t have time to read? Ha. I can always find a few minutes to read even if it means losing some sleep.

What is the most attractive trait you could hope for in the opposite sex?
The most attractive trait in the opposite sex? Hmmm. Physically, I’d say I find a well-developed set of shoulders to be quite appealing. That’s one of the reasons, of all the sports on TV, I sometimes don’t mind watching basketball. Their uniforms don’t hid the arms and shoulders.

Who was your favorite character in “Star Wars”?
My favorite character in “Star Wars” must be Han Solo. I’m not a fan of this second incarnation of S.W. movies, or even the sequels to the first one, which I think stands heads and shoulders (ooh, shoulders again!) above the others. First of all, Harrison Ford played him. Second, he came through at the end to save the day, conquering his greed, but still managing to remain his cocky self.

Be sure to check out her books here. And if I do say so myself, she’s got some fabulous covers!

Note from Emma: This will be my last author interview for awhile. I’ve been busier than expected and haven’t been getting them up on time. Hopefully they’ll resume this fall when I have a bit more time on my hands.

Today’s Interview is with fellow LSBer Celine Chatillon.

Can you roll your tongue? Touch your tongue to your nose? Do any other bizarre tricks with your body?

Goodness gracious no! I’m one of those “tongue challenged” people. I can fold the thing in half, and that’s about it.

The only “bizarre tricks” my body does is when my neck or back goes “out” and I’m stuck in an awkward and painful position. ;)

If you were stuck in the dark with no flashlight( and couldn’t have sex) what would you do?

No sex? Hmm…I’d probably start whistling or singing and then feeling my way around to find a nice comfy spot to curl up in. I’d sleep until the lights came back on–or until some sexy hunk happened in on me wanting to occupy my time better! :)

Stealing from James Lipton (Inside the Actors Studio), what’s your favorite word? Your least favorite?

Good question! How about “meringue”.
Least favorite: “Bills”.

Do you play an instrument? Well? What and for how long?

(This question actually sounds pretty kinky at first.) :)

I took about six years of piano. But no, I’m not gifted like my older brother is in that area. I do sing with a semi-professional chorus, however. (So the music lessons didn’t totally get wasted on me.)

If you could win an Olympic medal what sport would it be in?

Ice dancing! I’ve always wanted to fly across the ice in the arms of a handsome skater… Ahhh!

If you were a tree, what kind would you be? What kind of flower?

Oak maybe? (Because I’m full of nuts and squirrels?) Tulip–because no matter which way you plant me, I’ll come up and face the sun eventually. :)

Do you believe in the paranormal? Have you ever had any first hand experience?

At the risk of alienating my readers, no, I’m not that big into the paranormal. I’ll write about it and enjoy reading about it, but I don’t really believe in ghosts, psychic experiences, ouija boards, vampires, etc.

I have been accused of “reading people’s minds” however. I credit this to my psychology background and my ability to observe body language rather than to supernatural abilities. (Hey, I’m a skeptic who grew up reading hard Sci-Fi–it’s hard to dive straight into fantasy!)

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

“Disorganized”. Don’t they have one labeled like that yet? ;) It’s sort of a cool mixture of all colors–like a psychedelic rainbow.

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Decisions, decisions! All of the above. (Maybe Pralines and Cream is at the top.)

If you could be any animal, what would it be?

At the moment, our cat. He gets into all kinds of mischief, but we promptly forgive him since he’s so darn cuddly and cute. Wish I was that way, too. :)

If you were a super hero what would your power be? What would you do with it?

“Super persuasion” abilities… I’d be able to persuade large numbers of people to buy and read my books and LOVE them and to tell all their friends to do the same. :)

Choose a word to describe a sunset. Why did you pick that word?

“Painted”… So many sunsets out in the west look like they are painted on the sky in water colors of pinks, purples, orange, reds, maroons and deep blues.

You can find out about all of her books here or purchase her LSB book, Help I’m Falling For the Vampire Next Door, here.

I’ve been really remiss with posting Author Interviews lately, but in my defense I haven’t really been home the last several Sunday’s.

Anyway, today’s interview is with fabulous Liquid Silver Book author Paige Burns. She was kind enough to answer questions several months ago and I apogolize that I’m just now getting around to posting them.

If you were a pie, what kind of pie would you be?
Chocolate Pudding Pie ~ because it’s my husband’s favorite.

If you were to choose a vegetable most resembling your personality, what veggie would you pick and why? (Note: Tomato is a fruit).
I want to say a carrot. I have good strong roots, I’m versatile, crunchy at times and other times, mushy. And very good on the eyes, er, I mean, for the eyes.

What thought first crosses your mind when you hear, “Once upon a time…”?
Actually Disney. Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella…

Which Disney character are you most like, and why?
This was hard so I Googled a quiz and it came up w/ Princess Aurora, Sleeping Beauty. Why? Because “I’m beautiful, enchanting, and as sweet as ever.”

What is the most attractive trait you could hope for in the opposite sex?
Honesty.

Who was your favorite character in “Star Wars”?
I’m really not much of a SW fan, I’m angry about Anakin. LOL. But I would say, Hans Solo, he was cute and funny.

If you were to grow a mole on your forehead what shape would you want it to be?
Yikes, can I take it off once it’s grown in? Just round, then I could glue a gem to it and pretend I was Indian.

What is the best carnival ride you’ve ever been on?
The best ever? I really like the ferris wheel, and the taller the better.

Have you ever swallowed something you shouldn’t have (coins, etc)?
Not that I know of. Ick.

What does your name mean? Does it fit you?
It’s French in origin, and I’ve found two meanings, assistant/attendant or young child. So, I could say yes, it fits. I still feel young at heart and I do a heck of a lot of assisting!

Thanks Paige and don’t forget to check out her books here.

I skipped posting an author interview last week because I was sick, but we’ll get back to it now. This weeks author? Liquid Silver Book author Tracy Sharp. Tracy’s book Repo Chick Blues just received a gold star from JERR, and it has an absolutely kick ass cover!

Onto Tracy’s interview:

Can you roll your tongue? Touch your tongue to your nose? Do any other bizarre tricks with your body?

I can roll my tongue and lift one eyebrow, but any other tricks I can do are not for public consumption!

If you were stuck in the dark with no flashlight( and couldn’t have sex) what would you do?

Talk and sing to myself, but then I do that in the light, too.

Stealing from James Lipton (Inside the Actors Studio), what’s your favorite word? Your least favorite?

I think my favorite word is “serendipity” and my least favorite word is “no”, LOL!

Do you play an instrument? Well? What and for how long?

I play a mean set of spoons. For how long? Until somebody takes them away from me, which usually within about a minute.

If you could win an Olympic medal what sport would it be in?

Snowboarding! So cool!

If you were a tree, what kind would you be? What kind of flower?

If I were a tree? Hmm. I think I’d be a Blue Spruce, because they are sturdy and I love that color of blue. Flower? Daisy. They’re so cheerful and resilient.

Do you believe in the paranormal? Have you ever had any first hand experience?

I do believe in the paranormal. I’ve had premonitions, and have had experiences with ghosts.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

Purple! A bright, bold color.

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Mint chocolate icecream.

If you could be any animal, what would it be?

A wild horse. Free and happy.

If you were a super hero what would your power be? What would you do with it?

I’d like to be an empath, read people’s thoughts and feelings and use my powers to do only good *grin*

Check out Repo Chick Blues here.

Tina Holland is another fabulous Liquid Silver Books author. Her first book is called The Pilot and the Pinup and it has a Fabulous cover.

Want to know more about Tina? Well, here’s your chance!

What’s the strangest character name you’ve ever come up with (either used or abandoned for something more reasonable)?
I have a character named Drake Vermillion…in a futuristic WIP. I’m not sure whether he will keep that name or get a new one.

If you could spend a week anywhere in the world where would it be AND what’s the story you’d write about it?
I just saw this show on PBS “Land of the Falling Lakes” it looked so cool and so untouched. I could definately see writing some fairy tales about it.

If you could have dinner with any author either living or dead, what would you eat (oh and who would you eat with)?
This sounds so cliche’ but I think Mark Twain would be very cool to sit down with, I would definately have to eat some place with BBQ ribs…maybe I’d take him to RibFest (a festival we have in the Midwest up here in the Dakotas)

If you built a pyramid of all the romance novels you own, how tall would the pyramid be and what book would be on top?
Acting as if I haven’t downsized and all my e-books are in print. I think they would be 30 feet tall and like Jenga they would fall when I pull out the book I want to read and then place it back on top…last one was Johanna Lindsey’s Defy not the heart.

What do you prefer, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU or Law & Order: Criminal Intent?
Criminal Intent.

If you could only watch one movie again for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Underworld

If you were to grow a mole on your forehead what shape would you want it to be?
Ironically I have a beauty mark on the side of my face shaped like Idaho. I wouldn’t change it for the world.

What is the best carnival ride you’ve ever been on?
I love rollercoasters

Have you ever swallowed something you shouldn’t have (coins, etc)?
Gum - all the time when I was kid.

What does your name mean? Does it fit you?
Tina - der. of Christina - Christian One. I teach Sunday School does that count? An Erotic Novelist teaching Sunday School that’s an Oxymoron…my life is full of contradictions.

Don’t forget to check out Tina’s book at Liquid Silver Books!!

Emma’s note: Check back tomorrow for a wrap up of the Crusie/Mayer workshop!

Kayelle writes sexy romantic suspense for Liquid Silver Books. I do have to reccommend that if you have a few hours to spare, take a trip over to her website and wander around, but beware, you could get lost! Still, it’s a very impressive site.

But for now, onto her questions..

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I’d be one of those swirly ones that has a lot of colors because I wouldn’t want to be just one color all the time. I change. So would my color.

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Dark chocolate with more chocolate inside it. I only buy the richest kind. If I’m craving rich taste, I won’t get it from the cheap stuff - so I buy it rarely but enjoy every single lick.

If you could be any animal, what would it be?
A cat, because my husband would pet me, love me, feed me, and not expect me to do a blamed thing. Gotta love it.

If you were a super hero what would your power be? What would you do with it?
I’d be FlashWoman - able to run faster than a bullet, and when I came to a stop, I’d be able to stop and eat whatever I want without gaining a single pound. I’d have a super fast metabolism and be able to get hundreds of things done in a day. Yeah. See that blur? That’s me. FlashWoman. Now disappearing around a corner near you.

Choose a word to describe a sunset. Why did you pick that word?
Apricot. Like a summer night, the color is warm, the taste is sweet, and the soft skin feels like the cooling air.

If someone were to make a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?
Someone beautiful, with natural grace and charm who looks good in everything she wears and is a true lady. In other words, someone totally unlike me. =^_^=

What’s your most embarassing moment?
While my family was crossing the street after church one evening, my husband and kids got ahead of me. When I reached the middle of the street, my heel caught in a small hole and I fell. I was so embarrassed that I just lay there for a moment, hoping no one would notice. But no… my four year old turned and saw me lying there and at the top of his lungs, yelled, “Mommy’s dead!” I was noticed all right. LOL

Is there a skill that you don’t have but wish you did?
I’d like to be able to write music. I can write lyrics - but I can’t sing worth a flip and have no idea how to write music.

If you had to choose from eternal youth, endless wealth and a year’s supply of dog food, which one would you pick?
I’d go with youth. I’m old enough to know money can’t buy everything. If I was eternally young, I’d be able to put money aside and save it over a long period. The dog food I could get anywhere - if I had a dog.

If you could obliterate the career of one musician, who would it be?
I would never do that. All music is a celebration to someone. I could never destroy someone’s joy. [Once again, note from Emma - I swear I didn’t invent this question and in the future it will be taken off interviews, but it may be coming up again as I have a lot completed but not posted yet. But please don’t think I’m a bad person for asking - it’s the ice breaker book, I swear it]

Kayelle currently has two books available from Liquid Silver Books. Both For Women Only and At the Mercy of her Pleasure are FAR Reccomended Reads and At the Mercy of her Pleasure was voted the Most Memorable Paranormal Romance of the Year by Enchanted in Romance. You can check out her books here.

Kristina Diesen is a brand new author, with her story in Spring Flings being her first release! But Kristina’s no one-hit-wonder, she’s got another story coming in August, her story Wet, Wild and Willing will be a Torrid Teaser with MY story Hot Stuff!

If you could only watch one movie again for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Shining Through. It’s an older film starring Melanie Griffith and Michael Douglas mostly set in Nazi Germany. I had to watch it once for high school history and loved the romance story behind it so much I purchased it that same week. I think I even started writing shortly after that. I cry every time I watch it though, multiple times.

If you were a Bond Girl what would you want your name to be?
Do Bond Girls even need names? I mean as long as James Bond was keeping me out of trouble and likely my clothes as well, I don’t think I’d care what he called me. Love, darling, pet, etc.

What’s your favorite animal at the Zoo?
Gosh, it’s been so long. Still, I’d have to say hands down the elephants. They always seemed friendly and you could pay to ride on their backs. That was and still is when I go with the family to the circus my favorite part.

Do you have any tattoo’s? If not, where would you get one and what would you get?
Nope and I never will. I suffer from a classic case of needle fear. However, if they ever develop a creative way to tattoo without the pain and suffering and it lasted longer than stick-on’s, I think a Celtic design across my lower back/waist line would look pretty awesome.

Can you roll your tongue? Touch your tongue to your nose? Do any other bizarre tricks with your body?
Absolutely. Can’t even get close. None that I care to share.

Barbara currently has 4 releases with WCPT. Her story How Far Will You Go, has been a bestseller for several months. She also has several more upcoming releases from WCPT.

If you could obliterate the career of one musician, who would it be?
Oh, that’s an unfair question. Anyone I say is going
to have a fan out there who hates me! I used Yanni and
Dave Matthews Band in my newest book — Fantasies
Delivered, so it’s certainly not them! How about we
get rid of Liberache (see, I know I don’t like him
since I can’t even spell his name!)
Emma’s note: I did not come up with this question, I got it from a book of ice breakers. So far, everyone has refused to answer the question but I swear I’m not the one that came up with it!

What is your favorite movie?
It’s got to be Pretty Woman. I LOVE Richard Gere! And
I love the idea that bad girl makes good; from rags to
riches — you get the idea. But most of all, it has a
happy ending!

If there was a warrant for your arrest and you
had to escape the
country, where would you go?
If I tell you, they’ll find me!

If you were in a situation where you could shoot
the most
annoying person/thing you could think of, throw it’s
body in a
rapidly flowing river without ever being caught, would
you do it?
Only in my books! I have been known to kill my boss a
time or two. Writing is a great way to get rid of
annoying characters and frustrating jobs!

Do you suffer from any of those things that
prohibit you from
going on roller coasters (ie, motion sickness, back
and neck pain,
heart condition, under 46 inches tall, etc)? Do you
like roller
coasters?
I used to sit in the very front seat, hands in the air
and scream all the way down! Of course, that was when
I was about 12. Then I grew up, and now I can’t ride
roller coasters anymore. Isn’t it a pity we become
adults and see reality more often than fantasy?

Don’t forget to check out other releases from these authors!

Jenna Howard writes for WCP Torrid and Liquid Silver Books. Her series Seasonal Changes is spanning all four of the Torrid Seasonal Anthologies. I for one, can’t wait to read the rest of them!

Onto Jenna’s interview:
I wanted the James Bond question though. I’m soo Anita Mahnnow. Curses!
If you were stuck in the dark with no flashlight( and couldn’t have sex) what would you do?
In the dark? With no flashlight? And no sex? Good grief. I’d probably have a good friggin’ cry! Unless I have my laptop along then I have light and could write about sex instead of having it. Or else I’ll sleep through the dark then have sex when it’s light. That’s not a part of the rules. Huzzah!

Stealing from James Lipton (Inside the Actors Studio), what’s your favorite word? Your least favorite?
Least favorite - bar none: the c-word. As Robin Williams said on Inside “It’s such an angry word.” I can’t even type it. I had a character say it once and I was traumatized for two days before I came to terms with it because, as my character rudely said “What am I going to call? Her honey pot?” Sometimes you just gotta listen to the characters, close your eyes and type even if you hate the word.

Favorite word? Holy dinah…I don’t know. Now if you asked most used word I’d say f*** but it’s not a favorite. Um…contract is pretty high up there. And ” ‘ntie” as I’m pretty sure that’s what my nephew said as he looked at me then pointed at the light switch, racing towards it a if I was the hero who would lift him up so he could play with it. I firmly maintain that he called me ” ‘Ntie” on Saturday. No one else believes me but that’s my belief. So yeah ‘ntie is pretty much rocking my world right now.

Do you play an instrument? Well? What and for how long?
The piano. I haven’t played in years. Well enough my parents didn’t threaten to chop up the piano but not well enough to get me to play comfortably before others. I can’t recall how long. A long time.

If you could win an Olympic medal what sport would it be in?
I don’t do sports. For the safety of those around me and myself, I do not do sports. Now if napping or procrastinating were a sport then I’m in. Although when I was little (and bendy) I dreamt of being an Olympic medalist in gymnastics.

If you were a tree, what kind would you be? What kind of flower?
Hm this was a tough one. I actually asked for some opinions. One was very clever of me being a rubber tree (curses, I hate clever men) but then my best friend said “No. You’re a knotty pine!” Soooo I’m a naughty pine. Most excellent. And flower? Holy Dinah…I couldn’t even come up with a tree! Oh something exotic and rare and expensive to buy. Daisy comes to mind, one with pink petals (I’m sure there’s a real name for that but I have no idea) because then I’d be juuuust a little different from the other daisies and pink is very fashionable.

C’ann Inman writes for WCP Torrid and well as writing for the WCP regular line under a different name. Let’s get onto her interview:

Do you believe in the paranormal? Have you ever had any first
hand experience?
Yes. I believe in the paranormal. I have feelings sometimes.
Never seen a spirit. Never communicated with one. But I believe in
several things that cannot be seen.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I’d be the Mosaic. *grins*

What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Buttered Pecan. Or Chocolate Almond. Mmmmmmmm. Nuts in my ice
cream.

If you could be any animal, what would it be?
Cat. I believe the feline is a superior creature. (Note to
Emma: My cat, Pumpkin, filled this one in for me. See how she is?)

If you were a super hero what would your power be? What would
you do with it?
I would be like Storm on X-Men. I would control the elements.
Or maybe like Poison Ivy (but good). Hmmmmm. Something to do with
wind, water, or plants. Maybe I could be a Wood Sprite. Fairy? I
would need to help people. But I’m not much for flying. Oh. And I
would need a whip like Catwoman. Why, you ask? No reason.
*grinning* Just because I need one.

Don’t forget to check out all the releases by these two great authors!

And I hope everyone is having a very Happy Easter. We discovered these little guys last night, living near the apartment building caddy-corner to ours.

Today’s interviewees are Karen Mandeville and Anna J Evans! Welcome Ladies!

Karen writes kinda scary, REALLY sexy books for Triskellion and Whiskey Creek Press. Karen is one of the authors in all 4 seasonal anthologies.

If you were a pie, what kind of pie would you be?
hmm - I’d be a cheesecake. So fluffy and yummy but a tougher, still delicious exterior. Love cheesecake. Can’t have much of it lately - my fav is white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake! it’s evil! you can’t just have a piece - it has to be a slab!

If you were to choose a vegetable most resembling your personality, what veggie would you pick and why? (Note: Tomato is a fruit).
haha - what a question! My favourite vegetable is a sweet potato or a yam you American’s call it. I was never really a fan but this year - they have taken over. I have got a sweet and caring nature but some people think I’m odd (like the shape) with the things that I come out with. But I’ll do just about anything for anyone which makes sense with the sweet part.

What thought first crosses your mind when you hear, “Once upon a time…”?
Reminds me of when I was a kid and I used to listen to the records/tapes with the book that went along with it - and the ‘BRRRRING’ noise to turn the page. I loved fairy tales and disney books. But now, when I hear ‘Once upon a time …’ I start to think of my own stories - which are usually haunted tales.

Which Disney character are you most like, and why?
Snow White - she was the only brunette! But then again, Cinderella got the shoes … hm - I’d actually prefer the Brothers Grimm version of fairy tales - they have that whole era of those tales. They were the first scary tale and continue to be to this day. Love them!

What is the most attractive trait you could hope for in the opposite sex?
Someone with a personality! Nothing worse than a yes man or someone you can’t hold a conversation with. Personality is everything. If you don’t have that - you’ve got nothing!

Anna:

Anna writes super hot books for Ellora’s Cave, Chippewa and, of course, Whiskey Creek Press. Anna actually has 2 Torrid books out this month with the Spring Fling anthology and Torrid Teasers volume 4!

If you were a super hero what would your power be? What would you do with it?
My super skill would be the power of super-deadly, yet silent, farts. Whenever I spotted jerkiness at work, I would bombard the evil-doer with my death stench until he/she mended their evil ways.

Choose a word to describe a sunset. Why did you pick that word?
Heaven. I think a sunset is a perfect ending to something wonderful.

If someone were to make a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?
Penelope Ann Miller…from the “Kindergarten Cop” and “Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag” years.

What’s your most embarrassing moment?
I went to Christmas breakfast at a fancy resort in fleece footie pajamas. I looked like a giant baby and thought that would be fun and festive, since the whole family had decided to wear P.J.’s anyway. Unfortunately, the old school snobby types were not amused and shunned me quite viciously.

Is there a skill that you don’t have but wish you did?
Yes, I would love to be able to paint really well. My ex husband was an artist, but refused to paint me in the nude. I don’t know why, but I’ve always wanted to be painted in the nude. I figure, if I could paint, at least I could do a self-portrait.

If you had to choose from eternal youth, endless wealthy and a year’s supply of dog food, which one would you pick.
Endlessly wealthy. Because I can’t stand dogs (think they should be released into the wild and hunted for sport), and wouldn’t want to live forever. I love life and my youth, which is officially coming to a close now that I’m at the end of my twenties, has been wonderful, but the whole business is a little too exhausting to want to mess with ‘eternally’. I like to think I’m the type of girl who knows when to leave the party ;).

If you haven’t checked out the Spring Fling anthology yet, you can do so here. And don’t forget to check out other releases from these 2 fabulous authors!

Today is going to start a month of Sunday’s featuring the Spring Fling Authors!

First up is Sherrill Quinn. Sherrill writes for WCPT, LSB and NCP. I think Sherrill should win the award for best title EVER for her story in Spring Flings, Chocolate Covered Werewolves.

Onto Sherrill’s questions -

Have you ever broken any bones? Has surgery? Had to spend the
night in the hospital?
No. Yes–had to have extra bone growth removed from my right big toe. No.

Describe your perfect date.
With a man. Any man. At this stage, I’m not too picky. Seriously, a nice dinner where we can talk and get to know each other or, if we’re past the “get to know you stage”, a quiet place where we can have good food and enjoy each other’s company. I’m easy. Not cheap, but easy.

What’s the very first memory you have?
I remember walking up the road to go to half-day kindergarten, and crying the whole time. What can I say? I was my mama’s baby.

If you could have any job in the world, other than author, what would it be?
Boy, that’s hard. I’ve been around long enough to have tried a few things. *G* Is there a job where you can work about 20 hours a week but be paid for 40? That’s what I want. Actually, how about a job where I work about 10 hours a week but get paid for 40? My answer for this is… I don’t have an answer. I just spent 20 years building a career in Human Resources, culminating in a position as Vice President for nearly four years. I’m on my second career as an author. If I couldn’t do this, I’d probably go back to H.R.

What are your three favorite movies and why? Oh, man, just three?!? Okay, here they are, in no particular order.
Waking Ned Devine–a small Irish village who all agree to be dishonest in order to split the lottery winnings of a dead man. It’s funny, and poignant, and Ireland (well, the Isle of Mann).

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein–it’s funny and has Dracula, the Wolfman, the Frankenstein Monster and, at the very end, Vincent Price (well, his voice, anyway) as the Invisible Man. What’s not to love?

French Kiss–Kevin Kline makes the yummiest, scruffiest French guy!

Our next Author up is Emma Wildes. Not only does she have an awesome name, she also writes for WCPT, Venus Press and several other publishers (she’s very prolific). AND as an added bonus, her book Hostage Moon is the WCPT Hot Title this month!

Emma’s story in Spring Flings is The Wicked Wager.

What’s the strangest character name you’ve ever come up with (either used or abandoned for something more reasonable)?
Well, maybe El Diablo, who is a master spy in my regular historical romance, Seek Roses in December, out from LionHearted Publishing this year. This deadly French espionage agent doesn’t turn out to be quite what you’d think… That, or Satan, the devilishly attractive pirate that appears in Satan’s Slave, a short story in the Summer Sizzler’s anthology.

If you could spend a week anywhere in the world where would it be AND what’s the story you’d write about it?
The coast of Wales is gorgeous, remote, and I’d love to rent a cottage there and write about the wonderful people and their unique surroundings. My husband and I visited about ten years ago and we were both captivated. I also love Yorkshire, same thing.

If you could have dinner with any author either living or dead, what would you eat (oh and who would you eat with)?
Hands down, my favorite, Mary Stewart. Hmm…menu, well, she’s Brit, so fish and chips would be lovely with me. Lots of malt vinegar. Yum.

If you built a pyramid of all the romance novels you own, how tall would the pyramid be and what book would be on top?
Ha…ask my husband, who spends his spare time building bookcases…very tall, with Kimberly Cates’ historical, Crown of Dreams, on top.

What do you prefer, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU or Law & Order: Criminal Intent?
Oh…well, that one I can’t answer. I don’t watch television much. If I am tired in the evening, hubby might pop in a DVD, but I rarely watch more than a few minutes. I do like Mystery on PBS, now and then. We frequently get asked when guests visit…where is the television? Truth is, I don’t have one downstairs at all (kids do in their rooms, let’s not get nuts here!) and hubby gets a small one upstairs in the family room. If I didn’t have one at all, I wouldn’t notice. This may not come as a surprise, but I prefer to read!

Don’t forget to check out Spring Flings, and Sherrill and Emma’s other releases!