Jumping on the romance shuttle to do an interview with Evangeline Anderson that is out of this world.

Don't you just love amazing romance series that takes you on a journey, over and over again? Well, then Evangeline Anderson is the author for you!

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Hello SASSE Readers, let’s welcome Evangeline Anderson to our SASSE World. Pull up a chair and tell me if you prefer a plate of sushi or worms that taste like chocolate for our little chat.

Evangeline:  Ha--you must be talking about the Grieza worms I feature in several of my Kindred novels. They are fat free, all protein and they taste like dark chocolate. Unfortunately they look like worms but if you can get past that, you've got an unbeatable snack. I love making up weird new foods for my heroines to try in all the Kindred books--it's a little part of every book and who knows what I might come up with next?

SASSE: I will tell you, every time I read about those grieza worms I do want to try them. LOL. I know, call me crazy. Well, now that we are snacking, tell the readers a little about yourself. How did you get into writing? When was that one moment when you felt ‘Oh, my, I’m really a romance writer.’?

Evangeline: Well, I took a writing class at my local community college in 2003 and started writing and submitting and publishing in 2004. I didn't get into self publishing until 2011 and I was able to quit my day job as an MRI tech (though I still work Saturdays to keep my skills sharp) in 2012. I guess that is when I considered myself a full time author. I can pay the mortgage with my writing, so that's my profession.

SASSE: What was the first romance book you read that you just couldn’t get out of your mind; that book that started your “keeper shelf”?

Evangeline: Wow, well I have to say I LOVE JR Ward's Black Dagger series. In fact, I modeled the Kindred series after that. I love how each character gets his or her own book in turn but you still get to see what's happening in the lives of past heroes and heroines. I also love the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlain Harris.

SASSE: How did you get into writing sci-fi romance? Are you a Trekki?

Evangeline: I just write what I love to read! Yes, I'm a Trekki and every other kind of nerd. I have always loved sci-fi and fantasy novels, shows, movies, and books. I don't think I could write a straight contemporary romance novel if I tried. It has to have some kind of weird sci-fi, fantasy, or paranormal twist or element or I'm bored.

SASSE: Tell us how The Brides of the Kindred series got started. Was it originally supposed to be a series or one book?

Evangeline:  It started as a book I couldn't finish. I wrote half of it and put it away for something like 3-4 years before picking it up again. I self published it as an experiment, urged by my good friend Barb who is now my editor. And the series just took off--people loved it. So I started writing more. Originally I planned 4 books but since sci-fi is limitless, the series just grew and grew. I hope I never run out of ideas because I love writing in this world and readers seem to really love reading it.

SASSE: Writing sci-fi might be one of the most difficult genres to write. Your Kindred world is so complex and fun at the same time, what is the most challenging aspect to write?

Evangeline: Oh my, I think that sci-fi is the EASIEST genre to write! Anything you need, you can just make it up. I would never attempt to write historical fiction for instance--there is way too much research involved. But with sci-fi you can let your imagination run away with you. It's endless.

SASSE: What can readers expect next from you? Already at twelve great books, do you know how many books will be in this series?

Evangeline: I'm writing book 13, Cursed, which I hope to have out on Halloween this year. I like the symmetry there since it's the 13th book and the name is Cursed. Cool, huh? And I already have ideas for book 14, although I don't know the name of it yet. But that one will probably come out at the end of 2014 or the beginning of 2015. After that, who knows? The sky is always the limit.

SASSE: Out of the different type of Kindred men you have created, which is your favorite?

Evangeline:  I'd have to say the Blood Kindred since I really have a thing for vampires--so sexy and strong. Sylvan, the hero of Hunted which is book 2, is a recurring character in all the books because he is one of my favorite Kindred. Six, the hero from Enhanced which is book 12 was fun to write too because he was a Dark Kindred and they have no emotions. Until, of course, he started having them all over the place.  I really enjoyed writing all the angst that his journey to personal discovery involved.

SASSE: Thank you, Evangeline, this has been just delightful to sit back with you and learn a little more about you and your story.

Learn more about Evangeline Anderson!

Evangeline Anderson is a registered MRI tech who would rather be writing. And yes, she is nerdy enough to have a bumper sticker that says “I’d rather be writing.” Honk if you see her! She is thirty-something and lives in Florida with a husband, a son, and two cats. She had been writing erotic fiction for her own gratification for a number of years before it occurred to her to try and get paid for it. To her delight, she found that it was actually possible to get money for having a dirty mind and she has been writing paranormal and Sci-fi erotica steadily ever since.

You can find her online at her website www.evangelineanderson.com

Come visit for some free reads and to find out what’s coming soon. You can also connect with her on  FaceBook tweet her on Twitter  or find her pins on Pinterest (check out the Kindred Quotes where readers can suggest quotes from their favorite Kindred books and see them turned into pins with credit given to the finder!)   

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Scandalous Heroes: Yvette Hines Interview

As readers who have seen, bought and read several boxedsets with multiple authors, I'm sure you wonder, how did the author chose their particular story? or why did this author decide to do a box set? or What's the purpose?. Well, I'm bringing you those answers.

Today, I (Author Di Topaz) present to you, Yvette Hines, the author of "Sieged by Rym" in Scandalous Heroes...

I have the distinct pleasure to introduce the woman of the day. She was born in San Diego, CA and later moved to the Tidewater area. So, yes she has lived coast to coast. We met while attending College in Southern VA. We spent hours reading and laughing; at ourselves mostly. You see Yvette spends most of her time blazing the sheets. Now get you minds out of the gutter there will be plenty of time for that later. She believes that every woman should have a determined hero that is on the prowl and discover they were designed for love. A man in her life bold enough to steal the bride, because he knew he had to have and to hold her. Eventually finding themselves taking the marriage clause. I know that seems slightly sinful but the fire and desire they would share, would be as sweet as cinnamon buns with sensual chocolate. In the end her hero would continue over the years to pleasure his queen keeping her SASSE for life! It is with great pleasure to introduce to some and present to others Yvette Hines.

They picked the wrong warrior cat to abduct. Rym never liked being ordered about so when he discovers his freedom is weighed against his agreement to breed with Krysteena, he practically purrs at the chance to prove to the beauty who’s truly in charge and escape.
 

 

Di: Tell me how you came up with the plot for your story in the Scandalous Hero boxed set.

Yvette: I can get a romance idea from anything. Especially since I enjoy writing shifter stories. One of my close friends has two cats. They are clever and funny. One day we were laughing at something the cats were doing and I thought aloud, ‘Wouldn’t it be something if Remington (her male cat) was really a big cat from another planet cursed to be on earth? That truly he was a massive powerful, strong cat on his planet?' We laughed about it, but that night when I went to sleep a story was born. I do a lot of dream plotting. I guess my muse likes to work when I'm sleep.

Di: Is your story connected to a series you write?

Yvette: No. It is not. Even though I would hate for these two worlds to fade away. At the moment I have not conceived of a series…but don’t get my muse ,SHE, started, because in a blink she will have started some intergalactic sensual saga.

Di: What was the most challenging scene to write?

Yvette: The arena battle scene. I spent hours and days watching different gladiator type films…especially the fight scenes. I wanted it to be gripping but more importantly I wanted the sensuality. The hero and heroine in Sieged by Rym are not fighting to the death but fighting to have a life together that is balanced in mutual respect and power. They need to learn to give and take in that arena and admire each others strengths. Anytime there is a strong female in a story I think it is important that she doesn’t ‘dwarf’ the hero; that even as she is strong and determined he is not emasculated.

Di: Why did you choose to join the Scandalous Heroes boxed set with these 8 other authors?

Yvette: By now, since mine is the last interview, you have met all the other 8 authors (Aliyah Burke, Bridget Midway, Sienna Mynx, Erosa Knowles, Pepper Pace, Serenity King, Latrivia S. Nelson and Tiana Laveen). They are ladies I have known, watched and applauded for years. Even though a few of them I didn’t meet until last year. Not to say that there are not a lot more multicultural authors that I would not have stepped into a box set with, because there of many, but it was the right time and moment for this group. They all had a heart not only to present a gift to their readers, but to reach out to connect with new readers and on top of that support the other authors with them in the set. What more could I ask for? The best part about it was as I spoke with each author to ask them about coming together to show unity in the multicultural romance community NONE of them hesitated. Proving what I already knew about them.

Di: What do you want the readers/romance world to take away from the collection once they read it? 

Yvette: For the readers I want them to see that they don’t have to choose between authors. They can cheer, support and read all of us. There is no animosity between us, but unity. For the romance world I want authors to see and recognize the benefit of supporting other authors. Cross-promoting is not a bad word. It doesn’t diminish you to post, tweet, share or even gift your readers with a book by another author…it elevates you. I have two saying I use to fellow authors, ‘no one is greater than anyone else’ and ‘we rise and fall together’. What each authors does in the multicultural genre affects us all.

 

 

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New Release: I/R Fantasy Erotica

Siren's Passion by Yvette Hines

Lialani is a natural at being a lifeguard, but while answering a call in the ocean on her twenty-fifth birthday, she discovers why. Now a confused mermaid, she finds herself locked in an aquatic theme park, weeks away from becoming the main attraction, with Kyle, resident marine biologist, her only hope.

Kyle can’t believe his eyes when he stares into a tank and sees a beautiful, vibrant woman, a merwoman. Like something out of his research, his dreams and fantasies. Since he was younger he’d being drawn to the siren myth—now a reality. Can he manage to save her before she’s pulled into a nightmare that could end both their destinies?

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Have you been waiting on the right moment to purchase a Kindle? Do you already have a Kindle, but would love one of the upgraded versions? Maybe you know a friend or family member you would love to give this two for the holiday season as a gift.

Well, your chance is here! With every purchase of Pleasuring the Queen, either ebook or print, you have another chance to win. That’s right, when you send Yvette a proof of purchase from Amazon, ARe or Barnes and Noble, she will add your name to the raffle basket.

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Pleasuring the Queen by Yvette Hines

Pleasuring the Queen

Her Protection

Xandier-Fiy is the strongest and fiercest warrior on the planet of Maraloo. As such, he has been given the honor of being appointed prince by the current ruler. A faithful friend and confidant to the existing queen, he will do whatever she requests; follow her directives to the letter. However, Xandier does not realize all that will be required of him. The queen has secrets, secrets that would shake the very foundation of the planet and he must protect them from those eager to gain power. In order to guard the throne and all that he has been trained to honor, he must yield to a royal request, one that may test the core of his strength and desire…

Her Pleasure

One encounter, filled with controlled ecstasy was all Xandier was supposed to have with Malkia, a lower class female from the water markets. The queen needed to discover if Malkia was who they believed her to be. The only problem was that one moment…one occasion to touch her body was not enough. Akin to the lunduos pair colliding over the solram in the sky above his planet, Xandier’s very being becomes consumed by the Seipia female. Every breath, touch, taste and feeling is combined with hers and he begins to challenge everything he has believed. Now, time is running out and he must discover the truth and secure the throne for the rightful heir before treachery steals everything from him…

How far will he go to protect and pleasure his queen?

Caution: This novel is a sci-fi, erotic romance... come inside, the world of Maraloo awaits.

Coming to you in print and ebook October 15, 2012!

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Pleasuring the Queen
Yvette Hines
I/R Erotic Sci-Fi

Her Protection

Xandier-Fiy is the strongest and fiercest warrior on the planet of Maraloo. As such, he has been given the honor of being appointed prince by the current ruler. A faithful friend and confidant to the existing queen, he will do whatever she requests; follow her directives to the letter. However, Xandier does not realize all that will be required of him. The queen has secrets, secrets that would shake the very foundation of the planet and he must protect them from those eager to gain power. In order to guard the throne and all that he has been trained to honor, he must yield to a royal request, one that may test the core of his strength and desire…

Her Pleasure

One encounter, filled with controlled ecstasy was all Xandier was supposed to have with Malkia, a lower class female from the water markets. The queen needed to discover if Malkia was who they believed her to be. The only problem was that one moment…one occasion to touch her body was not enough. Akin to the lunduos pair colliding over the solram in the sky above his planet, Xandier’s very being becomes consumed by the Seipia female. Every breath, touch, taste and feeling is combined with hers and he begins to challenge everything he has believed. Now, time is running out and he must discover the truth and secure the throne for the rightful heir before treachery steals everything from him…

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