Please welcome Anne Lange, author of "Worth the Risk" as she swings by on her virtual book tour. There's a giveaway at the bottom of the post, too! Woot! Thanks, Anne, for taking the time for an interview. I'm happy to have you.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by Kisses, Caresses & Whispers in the Night today. I really appreciate your time.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by Kisses, Caresses & Whispers in the Night today. I really appreciate your time.
Thank
you, Amber, for having me today. You’re just past the half-way point on my
tour. It’s been great meeting all these new people.
Can you tell us a
little bit about your newest release?
Sure
thing. Worth the Risk is a Contemporary Erotic Romance. It’s a reunion
love story about two people, Molly and Tanner, who grew up in a small town,
fell in love when they were young, and stayed together all the way through to
the end of their university years. Then Molly decided to end the relationship-
just before they were set to move on with the next phase in their lives.
What inspired this
novel in particular?
I wrote
it in response to a submission call looking for Canadian themed stories. The
premise is based on a personal experience.
Who is your favorite
character in this novel and why?
Molly,
because she represents the heart the idea for the story. Telling her story was,
in some ways, like telling my own. Although our lives are very different, we both experienced a similar event that we both
had difficulty getting over.
What comes
first--characters or plot ideas?
For me
the plot idea – just the very basic concept – comes first, then the characters,
but not necessarily both at the same time. I’ll know the beginning, and have a
general idea of the ending. I’m more of a pantser, so I have to figure out the
middle once I know both characters, what they look like, how they feel, and
what their personalities are.
How important is
setting? Does it play an integral role in this story?
Depending
on the story, setting can be very important. It can almost be a character in
and of itself. That’s the case in one of my current works in progress. As for Worth
the Risk, I don’t think it plays an integral
role, other than I wanted a Canadian location that was local to the area where
the story takes place.
What motivates your
main characters?
Love.
The bond they created years ago. It’s what brings them together again.
What is the central
conflict?
Inner
turmoil. The heroine feels a lot of guilt for not telling her boyfriend years
ago about what she went through. And she doesn’t want to relive it now. It’s a
little selfish, but aren’t we all, especially with our hearts?
What is your favorite
aspect about being a novelist?
Honestly,
it’s the feeling of wow, I wrote that, and the pride that goes with it,
especially when somebody likes it enough to want to publish it. And then when
somebody close to me says, did you really
write that? I’m proud to say “Yes, I did.”
What draws you to
this particular genre?
I like
hot, sexy stories. And as a reader, I don’t like to be left guessing about what
happened behind the bedroom door, so I won’t do that to my readers either.
That’s why my stories will always have more explicit scenes. But, I also like a
great love story, and with Erotic Romance, you can fit that into almost any
type of love story.
Are there any other
genres you can see yourself writing and why/why not?
I’m
attempting romantic suspense and paranormal. But again, any story I write will
have a higher heat level. I plan to write some BDSM too. I want to have a
sexier edge to my stories. I don’t plan
to write fantasy or historical, because I don’t think I have the interest it
takes to create the world that is required for those types of stories.
What’s your goal as
an author? By that, I mean...why write? Why is it important to you?
I love
to read. Like in all the time. I follow a number of great authors, and when I
grow up, I want to be able to do the same thing they do – tell great stories.
And, hopefully, people will like my stories enough to follow me. J
If you could snap
your fingers and transport yourself anywhere in the world, where would you go
and why?
Las
Vegas. I love the climate and the geography. I love the desert. I love to
people watch. It’s a great place to
people watch.
Tea or coffee? coffee
Night person or early
riser?
Neither
really, but I like to sleep in, and I like to stay up and read, but only
because it’s quiet then, and I don’t want the day to really end—especially if the next day is a
work day.
Tell us 5 little
known facts about yourself.
1. I’m shy (people don’t believe
that, but I really am)
2. I’m a couch potato (at every
opportunity I get)
3. I have nine tattoos
4. I love to dance to a great club
beat
5. I am addicted to shoes –
especially those with 4 inch or higher heels.
Thanks again for the interview. Those heels are HIGH! I love it. Now let's read a bit about "Worth the Risk".
An excerpt:
Taking
her hand, Tanner led her to a secluded spot at the north end of the beach, a
private nook nestled in amongst the trees. The rest of their friends were back
at the campsite, arguing over who won that last game of cards.
When
they reached the perfect spot, he released his hold on her hand to lay out the
blanket. With a flick of his wrists, he let it fly out before it settled in the
grass. He unzipped the sleeping bag and laid it opened over the blanket.
Kicking off his shoes, he crawled between the blankets of the makeshift bed and
reached out to her. She laid her hand in his. With a playful tug, he hauled her
down beside him and wrapped the sleeping bag snug around her.
Lying
side by side, hands clasped under their heads, they gazed up at the
star-studded sky. Water lapped at the shoreline, soothing her, lulling her into
a sensuous, romantic state. The chirps of a few crickets and the occasional
splash of a frog or fish jumping into the water were the only disruptions in
their cozy little universe. The scent of Tanner tickled her nose. He never used
cologne, just Irish Spring and him. She rolled her head to peer at him. He lay
there, staring at her.
“This is
perfect.” Her voice was a whisper.
Without
a word, he rolled to his side and canted over her, brushing his lips across
hers. His were soft, his touch tender. She couldn’t resist opening her mouth,
allowing his tongue to slide inside and dance with hers.
He
raised a hand to cup her face as he deepened the kiss. She reached up and
twined her arms around his neck, pulling until his chest fell onto hers. His
heart thudded against her. Wrapped together, she surrendered to him.
After a
passionate embrace, he ended the kiss and cradled her in one arm while the
other rested against her lower belly. His gaze held hers as he inched his hand
under her sweater, his fingers tiptoeing in a feather-light touch to cover her
breast.
She
arched her body, pushing her breast into his grasp.
He bent
down to devour her mouth again, their teeth clacking together. She giggled.
When he withdrew, she gasped at the hot searing look in his eyes. The desire to
laugh disappeared. In the moonlight, his eyes were darker than the night. His
chest rose and fell with each breath.
“Come
here.” Tugging her to a sitting position, he pulled her sweater over her head
and dispensed with her bra. Then he laid her back down. The contrast of his
tender caresses to the heated attack of his mouth pushed her own arousal to
somewhere between a simmer and a boil. He shimmied down her body, taking the
tip of one breast into his mouth. After lavishing it with licks and gentle nips
he switched to the other, sucking it hard. The cover had slipped off and a cool
breeze blew over their bodies, drying their already dampening skin. She hardly
noticed. Her shiver had nothing to do with the temperature.
“Oh,
yes,” she groaned.
More about "Worth the Risk" and the author...
Worth the Risk
Author: Anne Lange
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Length: Novella
Word Count: 26,491
Page Count: 118
Price: 3.99
ISBN: 978-1-939194-51-0
Heat Level: 4
Editor: Rachel Firasek
Cover Artist: Annie Melton
Release Date: 1/4/2013
Author: Anne Lange
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Length: Novella
Word Count: 26,491
Page Count: 118
Price: 3.99
ISBN: 978-1-939194-51-0
Heat Level: 4
Editor: Rachel Firasek
Cover Artist: Annie Melton
Release Date: 1/4/2013
Even the hottest sex might not be enough to
ease the pain of the past…
Molly Simpson arrives at a beautiful
provincial park, ready to spend the May Two-Four holiday camping with friends.
This weekend is the highlight of her year—or it was, until Tanner Daivies
showed up. Her high school crush is all grown up, sexy as sin, and he’s
demanding answers—answers Molly isn’t sure she can give him. She had her
reasons for leaving him all those years ago, but now, sex with Tanner is
scorching, and when they’re together, it’s clear they were never meant to be
apart. But the past doesn’t want to stay buried, and Molly isn’t sure reliving
it is worth the risk…
Author BIO
Anne Lange grew up
with a love of reading. In fact, if you take a close look, she’s got a book
with her where ever she goes, and will usually sneak in at least a chapter or
ten whenever she can spare a few minutes. She reads many genres of fiction, but
prefers to write sexy romance with attractive men, strong females, and always a
happily ever after.
While embarking on a career as a
romance author, Anne juggles a full time job and a family. She grew up in
Southern Ontario (Canada), but now makes her home in Eastern Ontario where she
lives with her husband and three children, and Rocky the bearded dragon.
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Web Page/Blog: http://authorannelange.com/
Facebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorAnneLange
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2 comments:
Thank you for having me today! Amber Lea. I really appreciate it! Cool background btw - I love it!
I found your great blog through the WLC Blog Follows on the World Literary Cafe! Great to connect!
You can find me here: http://lynnthompsonbooks.blogspot.com/
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