Interview with Danielle Aimie

Published 2022-03-12.
What's the story behind your latest book?
My novel obliterates the stereotypical character of a sexually frustrated woman, waiting for a charismatic, handsome man to sweep into their lives and improve things. Gone is the concept of relying on men, or waiting for chance to enhance the lives of vulnerable and weak women. The dashed hopes and broken promises of old fashioned, misogynistic romantic tales have no place for modern women, who don’t need a man to take their hand and lead them to happiness.
Sophie wants to enjoy sex and explore her sexuality, but life doesn’t seem to be as fulfilling as she had hoped it would be when she was younger. Monotony and mediocrity seem to dominate her existence. Rather than wait for things to change, Sophie decides to change them on her own terms and in her own time.
We follow Sophie Valentine as she takes control. We watch her grow in confidence and launch herself into new and exciting opportunities in all areas of her life. Sophie manages to negotiate some of the constraints and expectations that society puts on her, without the wholesale dramatic and damaging changes associated with a midlife crisis. Sophie revitalises her marriage in many ways, starting with improving her sex life, as she experiments with desires, fantasies, and taboo’s. Sex becomes more fun and interesting than she could ever have imagined.
Her new-found confidence encourages her to progress a career that had previously been a series of failures and false starts. This book follows her as she begins to understand her value, and asserts herself where she would previously have stayed quiet.
This is the story of the adventures, setbacks, and successes, as Sophie Valentine becomes the person she wants to be. Her greatest challenge is figuring out exactly who that is…..
When did you first start writing?
I have written all my life
How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
We will see, watch this space!
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Having the freedom to be as liberated, creative, and sexy as I choose. I love promoting a vision of strong feminist women who are in total control of their lives.
What do your fans mean to you?
Feedback gives me the motivation to improve and continue. I cherish it.
What are you working on next?
I have started a follow up to Sophie Valentine. More adventures, more character development, and some new characters.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
Creativity
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
Thinking about writing
How do you approach cover design?
I let the professionals do it
What do you read for pleasure?
I read a wide variety of books. I love reading, but prefer to write
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Kindle
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