Interview with
Jade Lawless
author of a novella
in Red Sage's SECRETS VOLUME 7
SR:
How did you get started writing?
Jade: I've
been writing since I was in grade school, mostly poems that I kept to myself.
I put a lot of my creativity into little plays that my long time friend
and I used put on our Barbies. They were usually private investigators
getting Ken out of trouble.
SR: Tell
us a bit about your story in Affaire de Coeur. Was that also a piece
of erotica?
Jade: No,
my Affaire de Coeur short story was very tame, but fun. I won their
first short story contest, about two battling lawyers stuck in an elevator
that ended with a very sexy kiss.
SR: How
did you end up writing for Red Sage and SECRETS?
Jade: I
heard about it through my chapter and sent in ten pages and a synopsis.
Alexandria liked the story and asked for the rest. Having never written
erotica, it was a real experience. I don't think I'll ever
have trouble with love scenes again.
SR: Did
you start out writing erotica?
Jade: No,
but I enjoyed it, especially since I could put in the paranormal aspects
that I love.
SR: Do
you have plans to explore any other genres in the future?
Jade: If
you mean leaving romance, that's a definite NO. It's my love and
life. Though I do like to read other genres.
SR: THE
WOMAN OF HIS DREAMS is a fantastic story of reincarnation and
love that refuses to die with time.
Where did you get the idea for this story?
Jade:
I've always been fascinated with the idea of reincarnation
and soul mates. I have several plot ideas involving this subject
and hope to write more in the future.
SR: How
did you do your research on the Indian culture? Your use of the language
made the story very realistic.
Jade:
I spent lot's of time spent at Barnes & Noble skimming through books
and drinking Starbucks
coffee. Since I'm apprenticing to be a Shaman, I have also delved
into the spiritual and healing aspects of Native Americans in that way.
SR: Will
Kelly be getting her own story in the future? I'm sure I'm not the
only reader who would like to see some poor man take Kelly on. ;)
Jade:
I have the perfect man in mind, and yes, Kelly will definitely get her
own story!
SR: SECRETS
is known for pushing the envelope between romance and erotica - how does
THE WOMAN OF HIS DREAMS push the envelope?
Jade:
I think it does push the envelope as far as love
scenes, but there has to be love involved, not just sex. Otherwise
I wouldn't be writing it.
SR: What
do you consider the balance between erotica, romance, and plot to be? Do
you prefer to write stories that are character driven or plot driven?
Jade:
Definitely character driven. I find myself
forgiving a weak plot if the characters are interesting and entertaining.
SR: What
all do you have planned for the future? Do you have any more stories
planned to be published in SECRETS?
Jade:
Right now I'm working on a book about a young, beautiful
witch, who's match-making aunt
(also a witch) kidnaps an ATF agent. Of course they fall in
love. . . I would love to have more stories published by Red Sage,
it's been such a pleasure. However, at the moment I'm not working
on anything specific.
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