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Craving Erotic Romance Blogspot.
Today we’re
presenting Author: LEE PIPER!
1)
Have you always wanted to be an author?
Always. When I was a little girl it was the first profession I wanted to
do. I used to write so many poorly spelled stories about unicorns and horses,
it was ridiculous. Sadly, there weren’t too many people interested in them. It
wasn’t until I discovered Kylie Scott’s, Stage
Dive series years and years later that I wanted to give the whole writing
gig a real shot. You see, I loved how her characters interacted with one
another, reading her books was like hanging out with ridiculously attractive
friends who had hella sexy times. She lit a fire in my belly and I’ve never
looked back.
2)
What genre(s) do you write?
I write Australian rock romance. Think thundering drum beats, dirty
guitar riffs and smokin’ hot men.
3)
Have you ever self published?
No, though the thought has crossed my mind. I’m in awe of the indi
authors who have made a name for themselves, it’s brilliant to see a group of
assertive and resilient men and women positively impacting the romance scene.
Who knows, maybe in the future I’ll dabble in it?
4)
Who or what inspired you to write your
first book?
Like I mentioned previously, Kylie Scott inspired me to write my first
novel, Rock My World. After my second
miscarriage in as many years, I was over the realities of life and needed an
escape for a while. Her books gave me this and they also reignited my love of
writing. So yeah, I fangirl over her like nobody’s business.
5)
How many hours in a day might you
write?
I’m currently on maternity leave from full time work, so in between
changing nappies, feeding, sterilizing bottles, singing God knows how many
nursery rhymes, not to mention wrangling a four year old, I write when I can.
Normally this happens when my youngest is down for her afternoon nap and my
eldest is immersed in Sesame Street. Once they’re both asleep in the evening I
then fight off fatigue with a sugar hit of chocolate and pump out as many words
as I can before I can no longer see straight. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
6)
Are you a plotter or a pantser?
I’m a combination of the two. At the start of every book, I plot out a
basic storyline, the characters, their motivations, and their relationships
with one another. Then, (post-natal injuries aside) I go for a jog along the beach while
listening to heavy rock music. This is when I think up each chapter of my WIP.
Most often, I will let the ideas sit with me for a while—overnight works
best—and then get up at 5am the next day to put pen to paper until 7am which is
when I get the kids up. In the evening, I then go over what was written that
morning; I type it up and spend the next day or so tidying it up until I am
happy with it.
8) Do you ever find yourself
slipping away and becoming so immersed in your story it affects how you relate
to others?
Yeah, I’m constantly so immersed in the
stories in my head, I’m not always present in everyday conversations. My
husband is great about it though, reckon he loves the silence!
9)
Are you in any of your books?
To be honest, the heroine from Rock My Body, Book #2 in the Mondez series is pretty much me reincarnated.
I continuously thought to myself, how
would I react in this situation, and then wrote the book. It also helps
that this novel raises the issue of mental health, since the main character,
Riley Sears, has clinically diagnosed anxiety. This is a topic I’m passionate
about, having experienced mental illness first hand for most of my adult life,
so I’m proud to acknowledge this in my writing too.
10) What do your friends and family have to say about you writing?
They have all been ridiculously supportive. I first
started writing for my cousin and mum, I’d send chapters to them each week and they
enjoyed them so much it kind of snowballed from there. It’s such a blessing to
have so many people have my back during this crazy venture!
Though, that’s not to say it can’t get a bit
awkward during the whole, “So, what do you write?” conversation. Especially
when you reply, “Australian rock romance.” Most often they choke on their drink
and assume you’re some deviant with a geological fetish. Thankfully, it doesn’t
happen too often.
Please
share an excerpt from your book that totally spoke to you when you put the
words down on paper. 
Excerpt from Rock My Body, Book #2 in the Mondez series:
He was
watching me, I could feel it. My body sensed him long before my head did and
started tingling. Everywhere.
Oh, holy mother.
Just the
thought of him made my heart pound. Traitorous thing. It merrily rammed against
my ribcage as soon as I pictured his tall, muscular body and disheveled russet
hair. My fingers itched to reach out and delve through the soft strands as I
remembered what it felt like to tug on them as he groaned into my open
mouth—but I shifted in my seat and sat on them instead. I wasn’t going down
that road again, hell no. I was done. Done.
A low
chuckle cut through the muted sounds of heavy rock music emanating from inside,
its gravelly sound resonating with my downstairs department, causing a deep
blush to stain my cheeks.
Clearly, I
wasn’t fooling anyone.
What in the name of sweet baby Jesus was he even doing
here?
I tried so
hard to focus on what Sebastian was saying. Thankfully, he held up his end of
the conversation despite my unexpected inability to formulate any words. We’d
been sitting together for a while without a single awkward pause so I nodded,
smiled, and even laughed when required. To be fair, it was a pretty decent
pickup attempt. Well, until he showed
up.
Blue eyes
burned my skin.
You don’t own me, you don’t own me, you don’t—
I
swallowed, steeled myself and then glanced across the beer garden.
Own me.
Fuck.
Dominic was
leaning against the wall, his black button-down shirt almost bursting at the
seams. I blamed those insanely strong pecs and biceps. Honestly, they were
huge. And the way his dark blue jeans hung enticingly low off narrow hips… It
should be illegal. He was going to give someone—AKA me—a cardiac arrest if he wasn’t careful.
I shook my
head. With a bottle of beer in one hand and a buxom blonde in the other—this
one looked nastier than most—the guy was the physical embodiment of everything
I despised. Truly.
If only my
body would listen.
Raising the
drink to full, kissable lips, he tipped his head back, piercing gaze still
locked on me. He then wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, a flicker of
emotions I couldn’t identify crossing his face when he noticed my breath catch.
The girl must
have registered his distraction too because she started rubbing herself up
against him like an overly aroused limpet. Gross. He broke contact with me and
looked down at her, a dark smile tugging his lips. After murmuring something in
her ear and slapping her on the ass, she giggled. I looked away, that familiar
painful knot forming in my stomach once more.
Damn you, Dominic Mondez. Damn you to hell.
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Readers are raving about the Mondez series! Check this out:
I loved this story. I couldn’t put it down! –Rabid Readers Book Blog on Rock My World
This book captured me from the very first page. –The Book Addict’s Reviews on Rock My World
This book is full of wit, sarcasm, and it’s a smart and fun romance. –Uncaged Book Reviews on Rock My World
a person battlesKameron Brook onRock My World
I have a feeling that Lee Piper will now be another rock star romance author favorite of mine. –Lisa M. Mandina
Playlist:
The Mile by Dead Letter Circus
Lines by Dead Letter Circus
Disconnect and Apply by Dead Letter Circus
Are We Closer by Dead Letter Circus
This Life Awake by Dead Letter Circus
Alien by Dead Letter Circus
Connect with Lee Piper:
Website: http://www.leepiperauthor.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leepiperauthor/
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cMI2Cj
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Piper/e/B01NAS0IBO/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1
Thank you for having me! 🎸💋
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