How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
Smashwords has given me a commonly accepted platform to reach thousands of readers, and related genre author forums, who enjoy romance that traces, and sometimes dives without restraint, into the sensuous world of erotica. I write what I refer to as 'Literotica' which concentrates more on the story, the depth of human relations in, seeking and finding love. The sex is important, as icing is to a pastry, however it is not the focal point, but perhaps 'tipping point' of my stories. If I have done my job properly, the reader has a heightened level of excitement and expectation that a sensual, explosive sexual encounter is not only anticipated but needed by the reader to satisfy their needs from the characters in the work.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Most readers believe, and often writers feel, that writing is a solitary activity. In one dimension, that is true; however, I have characters, places and situations that are clamoring to splash all over my pages. I make their voice a reality, their locale a reality and their situation identifiable and passionate. Sometimes the work comes easily and flows quickly with joy and excitement. More often it is a difficult process of drawing my heroine or hero out, articulating understandable and credible personalities, relating their crisis or challenges and artfully describing their journey. Breathing life into a character with whom readers empathize and want to follow is a joy. My imagination is full of characters, both good and bad. It is my personal joy to share my imaginary friends my readers.
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