Welcome Cathryn!
Please tell us about yourself and what you have been getting up to of late :)
A: First I’d like to say thank you for having me here, Elizabeth!
A little about me…well, I married to my high school sweetheart, have two teenagers, one rambunctious chocolate Labrador retriever and live in eastern Canada. I write every day in my small but cozy corner office, (usually in my pj’s) and when I’m not working, I’m driving to and from soccer, basketball, dance, volleyball…(the list goes on. LOL) but I do love it!
I recently finished up my second story for NAL Heat. Sun Stroked will be a November 08 release and I’m currently plotting a hot new story. Can’t share the details just yet, but I will soon. I promise!
Did you always plan on becoming a writer or did it just work out that way?
A: No. Unlike most of my colleagues, I never planned on becoming a writer. Although I must say this profession didn’t surprise those I grew up with. I guess it’s because I used to tell big elaborate tales to entertain everyone. I actually went to university and did a business degree. It wasn’t until years later, when I was posted up north (population 800) that I decided to take those stories in my head and put them down on paper.
What do you like about being an author? Is there anything you would cut out if given the choice?
A: I LOVE the writing process. Being able to step into my office every morning, cup of coffee in hand, still in my pj’s, and being able to create worlds and scenarios that will entertain others. If there was anything I would cut, it’d be tight deadlines.
You have 3 wishes. What are they?
A: Okay, I added two more, sorry. Couldn’t help myself.
Someone to clean my house when I’m on a deadline.
Someone to cook my food when I’m on a deadline.
Someone to wash my clothes when I’m on a deadline.
Someone to remind me to comb my hair when I’m on a deadline
To have no tight deadlines! LOL
What is your #1 fantasy?
A: Oooh, but I have so many. It’s just not possible for me to narrow it down to one!
Genres - which do you love to read, which do you write and which would you would consider trying your hand at some time in the future?
A: I love to read Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Horror. I ‘d LOVE to write a horror sometime in the future but I just picture myself sitting in my office all alone looking over my shoulder, waiting for something to jump out at me. I’m sure I’d scare myself half to death if I ever attempted this genre.
Who are your publisher(s)? How did you come to submit your work to them?
A: I’m currently writing for Ellora’s Cave, Avon Red, NAL Heat, and Pocket. Pocket just picked up one of my Ellora’s Cave ebooks for their anthology. YAY! I’m very excited about that.
I submitted my work to Ellora’s cave myself. After that I got an agent and he’s been submitting my work ever since.
What are your publisher(s) like to work with? If you could improve any one of them, or all of them, in any one way, what would it be?
A: It’s a different experience with every publisher, especially the editing process between ebooks and NY print books. I find they’ve all been helpful, pleasant, and very, very good to me.
Many of your books are published as print and eBook. Which came first and is this changing?
A: Ebooks came first for me. Ellora’s cave has helped open doors to for many. They were my first and I’ll always love them. I’m still submitting to EC, because I love my editor and I love writing for them.
Have any of your books received rewards or nominations? How did you feel about them?
A: Yes, I’ve been nominated and I’ve received awards and I’m so very grateful for this. A big thank you to everyone who ever nominated me, or voted for me. Smooches!
Are all/any of your books related or part of a series? If so, how did the premise of the series occur to you? Do you enjoy writing standalones or series books equally or do you have a preference?
A: My Pleasure Games books are a series at Avon. Pleasure Control, Pleasure Prolonged and Pleasure Exchange. A few years back when there was a lot of talk about Viagra, I kept thinking, what about libido suppressant, and voila, Pleasure Control was born. The rest followed from that premise. I really do love writing series because I love revisiting old characters. Do your family and friends know that you are a published author? What has been their response?
A: Yes, my family and friends all know and have been very supportive, especially my husband and two kids. I don’t make it known in my small community though. I prefer to remain anonymous. Most people think I sit at home and eat bon bons and watch Oprah all day. Little do they know I’m tucked away in my corner office penning erotic stories…
Where do you interact with readers on the net?
A: I chat daily at wicked writers:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wicked_writers/
Or you can find me at my blog:
http://cathrynfox.com/blog/
MEA blog:
www.moongladeeliteauthors.com/blog
or the Allure Author blog.
http://www.allureauthors.com/blog/
Where can we find out more about you, your books and anything else you've got going on?
A: You can find out more about me at www.cathrynfox.com.
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