Interview with E.R. River
Published 2022-07-01.
Who are your favorite authors?
Some of my favorite authors are J.R. Ward, Nalini Singh, Cherise Sinclaire, Lora Leigh... and so many others.
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
My family.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I like to garden, crochet, and read. When the weather permits, I like to spend time with my family outdoors, biking and hiking.
How do you discover the ebooks you read?
Recommendations and searches on specific topics.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
Yes, it's called Panther's Mate (a PNR story that will be published soon).
What is your writing process?
I write in long, tiresome sprints that last a week or two. During that time I spend about 18 hours a day writing. I don’t clean or cook and I barely sleep. My husband brings me food and I eat it because it keeps me alive :). At that time, I am totally focused on the story. After the inspiration leaves me, or I finish the book, it takes about a month to start the editing process.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
I can't remember the first story I ever read, but I'm pretty sure it was a children's fairytale.
How do you approach cover design?
For the simpler covers, I've learned to do them myself. If the cover is more complicated, I hire a designer.
What are your five favorite books, and why?
I love reading The Masters of the Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair. The world she created is amazing. Her Doms are very well trained and the subs are naughty enough to make the stories fun. The backstories bring that touch of drama that every story needs, but it’s not overdone. Lora Leigh, J.R. Ward, and Nalini Singh are some of the authors that inspire me to write Paranormal Romance stories. Since I’m an avid reader, the list of inspiring authors is long and keeps getting longer.
What do you read for pleasure?
Romance, PNR, erotica, parenting books, psychology books, cooking books... whatever subject interests me at that moment.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
Laptop or cellphone.
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