Guest Author : Xavier Axelson

Interview with Xavier Axelson!

Missy and I would like to welcome Author Xavier Axelson to our cave today! Pull up a chair, grab some coffee and let’s have a chat! 

So Xavier, today we are going to interrogate, I mean interview you on some fun things! J

When did you first start writing? 

 I first started writing in elementary school; I think it was around 4^th grade.

Do you have any funky habits you do while writing? 

 I need silence but actually this year I’m making it a point to try and learn to write in different noisier environments.

If you were attacked by zombies what would be your weapon of choice?  

 I’m pretty sure I’d be a zombie.

Now we had the joy of reading your first book Velvet, and we are both very curious to if you if you have your own obsession with the fabric velvet.  

 I do like Velvet, but the idea for the story came from an article about 15^th century sumptuary laws.

Where did you get the inspiration for your book? 

 The very last page of Vogue magazine and the picture of a shoe. 

Do you plan on writing a sequel? If so is it about the brother? We liked the brother.   

Thank you.  Sylvain is one of my favorite characters.  It was important that his disability not be a weakness and that his portrayal was respectful, I hope I succeeded.  As for a sequel, I have no idea.  We’ll see.

Did you do any research on velvet for the book?   

A ton.  I spent a lot of tine researching Elizabethan, Edwardian, and 15^th century customs, costumes, castle maps, and how the blind learn to sew and cut patterns.  It was incredibly rewarding.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you chose to go?   

Until recently I would have said Sweden, but I’m fascinated with Patagonia right now.

Who is your greatest inspiration? 

 Nature.

     Thank you so much for joining us today!   Thank you!

 Review!

 

 Velvet is a very intreaging read. It's not often that we find ourselves reading historical romances. I think they are more thought provoking in the sense that you are not only taken out of your present time into a different world, but a world that actually once existed. It's easy to imagine having to go to a tailor and looking at different fabrics and colors and requesting things to be made for you, and depending on the tailor to make something that fits your coloring, and standing in society. It's a little scary cause I can only imagine what I'd end up wearing lol. Velvet brings you back in time, to a place where things such as a certain type of fabric that no one has seen before is almost like magic! Virago has found himself in the position of Royal Tailor. The Prince is soon to be crowned King, and after seeing this velvet, wants no one to wear it before him. Velvet tells the tale of how power changes a man, and how something as simple as fabric can tear worlds apart. Though even in the turmoil, love can be found, and is a treasure. If you enjoy historical reads and thoughtful romances, give Velvet a try. It will take you back in time! 

 We give Velvet three and a half smooches!

 

You can find Velvet here!

Interview with the fabulous Havan Fellows!

Today we are interviewing Miss Havan Fellows, author of Geoff’s Teddy. Come on into our lair! Can I wear my purple B.W.U. cape while she’s here? Can I? Can I? Hey Jenny does this cape make my butt look big?

No dear, you look fabulous! Do you think my boots are too high? This mask is making my eyes itch. Big hugs for Havan! Thank you for coming today!!Welcome to Book Whores United’s secret lair! Come have a seat here with Missy and me on our big comfy couch. We made you a steaming cup of coffee; Missy knows you are fond of it. J Okay I’m going to get us started

Jenny: When did you first start writing?

Havan: Hold it now...this isn't my first rodeo you know, though normally I'm asking the questions...*sits between my two hot hosts...wiggles hips back and forth to make sure I get optimum touching happening* okay *sighs* Thank you two lovelies for having me *winks*...okay...I'm ready...let's see...I first began writing when I was a young thing...it started with tall tales I told my family members—they liked them and I realized I liked entertaining them...what a win/win right? lol By the way—love the cape and the assets *waggles brow*

Missy: How do you research to come up with a visual setting to help your reader visualize where the book is taking place?

Havan: Well, with the Synchronous Seductions series I used towns I've been to—so I just typed what I knew. But with my Djin series that is coming out soon, well a lot of those places are completely fictional...for good reason too...lol

Jenny: Where do you do most of your writing?

Havan: Bedroom...well you know if I have to stop and act something out to make sure it is legit...*whistles and looks away all innocent like*...oh yeah—and because the kiddos aren't in there as much as the rest of the house...*heads desk*

Missy: Oh oh I have one! If you were a lollypop who would you want to lick you?

Havan: Wait—I can only pick one person?

Jenny: LOL okay if you could tell your readers one thing, what would you say?

Havan: Thank you. Thank you for giving me a go...and if you liked it thank you for enjoying my writing...if you didn't like it thank you for at least trying it. I know I won't be to every one's taste—some of my main characters are a tad snarky...you know just a little bit *eye roll*...but some of them aren't. I try to write diverse main characters because that is what I see every time I step outside...diversity. :)

Missy: When is your favorite time of day to write, morning or night?

Havan: If I can wake up early enough morning is good—but the majority of my writing takes place at night. Either way the moon is usually out and it is dark...lol

Jenny: Have you ever been taken by a werewolf?

Havan: Not to dinner I haven't...humph.

Missy: How did you become a member of the Story Orgy?

Havan: A little bit of luck and a whole lot of stalking...lmao. You see, Lee Brazil saw Em Woods do a prompt flash on her blog and he liked it, so he did one with her the next week. Well, of course I had to get in on that action...hehe...so the week after I joined them. After a running joke about how many people it took for it to be an official orgy, we gathered together a few more talented people and viola! The Story Orgy has been dominating Mondays ever since...*big smiles*

Jenny: Do you have favorite characters in your stories?

Havan: Yes I do...but they *points to my head* are always listening so I dare not speak about favorites out loud...*thumps myself on head* No Shan, you are not my favorite! *growls* Djin, they think they are the cherry on top...even if they are blue...*giggles*

Missy: When you read do you prefer fantasy or paranormal?

Havan: I read all genres basically—it depends more on the story and less on the genre I think. I love fantasy and paranormal...um, between you two and me sometimes I have trouble telling them apart—but don't tell anyone, that is like a wussy thing for a writer to admit to *blushes*.

Thank you for joining us today and popping our interview cherry ;-)

Havan: Oh boy...I feel like we should all be nibbling on chocolate covered cherries while smoking or something...hehe. Thank you both for having me—I loved it! Anytime you want me again...I do love multiples...*winks*

It’s a great pleasure to have you here.  Don’t forget to check out Havan’s story Geoff’s Teddy, available now!

Geoff's Teddy

Book 3 of Synchronous Seductions

Blurb:

Fuzzy is an unsatisfied ladies' man. Geoff's a bear-loving man who satisfies. Problem? Convincing a straight man that satisfaction might be just around the bend.

Overall Fuzzy has a good life. He loves his family & friends, he enjoys his job and he never hurts for a date. The ladies seem to love the furry Fuzzy -- so why does he feel like he's missing out? And why does a surprise dinner with a strange man interest him more than a flirty hot waitress?

Geoff knows who he is and what he's after. He's searching for a big hairy man to wrap around him. But none have been right -- until he's manipulated into dinner with Fuzzy. Tall and broad, Fuzzy claims he lives up to his name. Everything that Geoff wants in a boyfriend. Except Fuzzy is straight.

When an opportunity arises -- Fuzzy is obliged to crash at Geoff's for the night -- Geoff works his derriere off to see what else he can make arise. Because he's determined to capture this Fuzzy wuzzy all for himself.

You can find Geoff's Teddy @ Breathless Press, Amazon & All Romance ebooks (ARe)