]]> being about an innocent virgin dominated by a strong male. What would you have to say to these writers who claim to pontificate on the nature of current romance novels without actually doing the research? As little as possible. There’s no point in arguing with an unarmed opponent. If they can’t be bothered to do the research then I don’t feel the need to take the time to educate them. Today’s readers know better… and I love them for it. NS: Going back to Heath and Adams they commented that the typical romance reader is a sad creature in a dead end relationship and must seek escapism via a romance novel. What’s your take since you interact with your fans on a regular basis? You can’t pigeon-hole readers any more than you can writers. There might be one or two of that kind among the crowd but the vast majority of romance readers are happy intelligent lively people… and not all of them are women. ;-) Reading a book is about relaxing the mind finding pleasure between the pages. That doesn’t mean it can’t be found within their own lives too. The antithesis of anyone who is “too stupid to live.” She can be tricked but not manipulated. Above all she needs to be human. Someone the readers can relate to. Again. I don’t think you can pigeon-hole it. Everyone is looking for something different. The idea is to create a hero that is “real” to the reader… if you can make them believe that the heroine falls for him chances are they will too. NS: Books have evolved from the traditional romance genre with the young virgin seduced by the older experienced man to be replaced by books focusing on close female relationships older women retuning to the world of romance and feisty females who seduce the man. How do you think the romance novel will evolve even more? Good question. It’s possible that old themes will return like old styles coming back into fashion. However. I like to think that authors will continue to reach for new dimensions. GBLT fiction is gaining in popularity and I like to think that some day there will be no boundaries when it comes to romance. NS: Why paranormal? There has to be a reason why the paranormal genre has taken off like wildfire what’s your take? Escapism in part. To be taken to a world beyond what you know. I also think it allows us to break the rules defy convention. Things can happen in a paranormal setting that are considered taboo for mere humans. It is both the thrill and the unknown that makes it appealing. NS: Where does your inspiration come from? Do you see a couple arguing on the street and mentally store the dialogue until you find paper? LOL. Yes in part. News stories conversations with friends grocery shopping. Every moment of the day my brain is soaking up bits and pieces to add to my creative pot… and then when I least expect it the mental kettle boils over into a fresh new idea. Writing isn’t a choice for me it’s a matter of survival. If I don’t write then I can’t purge the thousands of conversations and scenes in my head. When it gets too crowded up there. I can’t focus on real world things like getting off at the right freeway exit or putting on my shoes before I walk outside -- in winter. (Yes. I really have done both those things…) I was looking for a crit partner and happened to join an online group that was forming. Can’t even remember now how I heard about it. One of the ladies involved was Willa Okati. I fell in love with her writing from the beginning. She taught me how to finish what I started… and how to let it go without polishing it to death. She is directly responsible for my first sale -- Devil’s Man at Changeling Press. NS: It has been said that persistence in more important than genius in the world of writing. What's your take on it? You need both equally. Without persistence you’ll never get published. Without creative ideas you’ll never have a book worthy of being published. In both cases there are skills you can learn to aid you with both. However without creativity and drive your reception in the literary world will be luke-warm at best. Hmmm… I’ve written about vamps and werewolves fantasy and sci-fi historical and futuristic and urban fantasy. I’ve done witches and demons and a whole host of other creatures. I have a few contemporary works in progress. About the only thing I haven’t tackled in one way or another is BDSM. Maybe some day… The book at the top of my Favorites list changes often. I think Willa Okati’s Chain of Three holds the top place most often. I cry every time I read that one. Fortune’s Star by Morgan Hawke is another I revisit often because I learn something every time I read her books as well as being thoroughly entertained. NS: You're heading off on vacation. You must pack up a few good books. What do you look for in buying a book? (Keep in mind these are books you haven't read yet.) My To Be Read pile is so big that I’d need a year long vacation to catch up. LOL. The books I’d pick would be ones by my favorite authors. Next. I’d look at my email folder that holds excerpts of books that sounded interesting to me. If I still had room in my suitcase. I’d look for books from houses I want to publish with… picking titles based on the blurbs. Thank you very much for taking the time to interview me. Morgan. It was a great deal of fun and very interesting/thought provoking questions. Copyright 2006. All materials contained on this site are protected by the United States copyright law and may not be reproduced distributed transmitted displayed published or broadcast without the prior written permission of the respective authors. However for the purpose of promoting the work in question reviews interviews or other content may be quoted or linked with appropriate attributions. You may not alter or remove any trademark copyright or other notice from copies of the content. 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