Welcome to my blog, Silvia! Where do you find inspiration?
Many of my stories have been inspired by song lyrics, particularly country songs but I might find inspiration almost anywhere – someone I see when I’m out at a restaurant or coffee shop might inspire a character, a story someone tells me about their day might become a scene in a book, plot bunnies are everywhere :)
Are you a plotter or a pantser?
I’m a little bit of both but more of a pantser which is strange because in other aspects of my life, I won’t do anything with out a list and a careful plan. I usually know the first few scenes of a book and generally where I’m going but the story develops as I write it, sometimes in very unexpected directions. Occasionally, I do make an outline for an entire book but usually not until I’ve written a few chapters to feel out the story.
What is a typical writing day like?
I homeschool my kids and work around their schooling and activities which means there really isn’t such a thing as a typical day for me. But on the days when they have classes or summer camp, I sit down at my computer with a big mug of coffee around nine am and work until noon. Then I have lunch and walk the dog and try to fit in another few hours of work. If I’m writing a first draft I do 30 minute writing sprints where I write as quickly as I can and don’t allow myself to look at anything else for that half hour. Most other days I fit in bits of work whenever I can – early in the morning, while the kids are working, while waiting for them at a class, etc.
What is your favorite topic to write about?
That’s a difficult decision but I’ll have to go with shapeshifters because I love creating their characteristics and thinking how their human side and animal side come together.
What is your favorite topic to read about?
I love reading books with two alpha males as the heroes. The dynamic of two men who expect to run the show having to work out a relationship fascinates me.
Publisher: Silvia Violet Books
Cover Artist: Meredith Russell
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BLURB:
After experiencing what happens when someone you love walks away and never looks back, Brandon decided love was for fools. Then he spent a summer with Zach. He struggled against feelings that grew every time he and Zach were together, telling himself they were just having a fling. When Zach confessed his love one hot summer night, Brandon panicked. He scoffed at Zach and made sure he walked away first.
Three years later, their paths cross again when Zach becomes the vet at Wild R Farm where Brandon works. Brandon realizes his feelings haven’t changed, but Zach treats Brandon with scorn despite Brandon’s every attempt to show Zach he’s no longer the self-centered man he used to be. When a night out ends with Brandon driving Zach home, confessions are made on both sides, and hope begins to build in Brandon’s heart.
EXCERPT:
Brandon settled his and Zach’s tabs and managed to get Zach to his truck without incident. “Did you drive here?”
“Nope, Martin picked me up.”
Brandon snorted again. Fucking Martin. The two of them together was so not going to happen.
Zach giggled. “I’ve always loved it when you go all ferocious stallion.”
Oh fuck. “Just get in the truck, Zach.” Brandon helped him step up and maneuver himself into the passenger seat.
“It’s fucking wrong.“ Zach said as he laid his head back on the seat.
“What is?”
“That you’re so fucking hot.”
No. No, no, no. This was not happening. “Just close your eyes and stop talking. You’ll be better off that way.” Maybe he’d pass out and then Brandon’s dick could stop reacting to his soft words and beautiful eyes and everything that made him the only man Brandon really wanted.
“No, I’ll forget it all. Best thing about being drunk. I might as well say what I want because who will care later.”
“I will.”
“Nah, you never did. That’s what makes it so unfair.”
Brandon rubbed his forehead, trying to ward off a massive headache. “You’re wrong about that. I—”
“What? You didn’t mean to look at me like I was a bug you wanted to squash when I said I loved you?”
“You’re drunk. Really fucking drunk, and I’d be an idiot to say anything now. More of an idiot than I already have been and—”
“Fuck, you’re babbling.” Zach looked extremely amused.
Brandon scowled at him. “Nope, it’s your imagination.”
“It’s not.”
“Yeah, it is.”
Zach grinned. “You could kiss me to shut me up.”
Categories: Contemporary, M/M Romance, Paranormal, Romance, Western/Cowboy
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October 29: Multitasking Mommas, Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, Fallen Angel Reviews, Kimi-Chan, BFD Book Blog
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Silvia Violet writes erotic romance in a variety of genres including paranormal, contemporary, sci fi, and historical. She can be found haunting coffee shops looking for the darkest, strongest cup of coffee she can find. Once equipped with the needed fuel, she can happily sit for hours pounding away at her laptop. Silvia typically leaves home disguised as a suburban stay-at-home-mom, and other coffee shop patrons tend to ask her hilarious questions like “Do you write children’s books?” She loves watching the looks on their faces when they learn what she’s actually up to. When not writing, Silvia enjoys baking sinfully delicious treats, exploring new styles of cooking, and reading to her incorrigible offspring.
Author Contact:
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