Aloha to Jenn LeBlanc and THE WICKED BLOG TOUR

Hi everyone! Welcome to the next stop in the WICKED Blog tour! *smooch*

Last week I told my readers on Facebook that I was trying to write a bunch of blogs for the tour and I needed to know what they wanted to  learn. I got some GREAT questions, so I decided to do a little interview style post with readers. I answered some of the questions over on the Book Savvy Babe blog yesterday, and one reader had so many good questions, she is getting a post all to herself.

So without further ado, my interview with Pamela!

Pamela: Which comes first, the writing or photography? Do you envision the images in your head (what the characters are doing, wearing, etc.) THEN write the scene to match or vice versa?

With my first book, THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE, the writing was first. I had NO IDEA it was giong to end up an illustrated romance, so I never thought about images as I was writing. However, there were times that I could see the scenes so vividly that when I did come to the decision to illustrate I knew exactly what scenes were the most important to me.

My next book, BETWEEN A FRIEND AND FOREVER is different because I know I will illustrate it. So while I am writing I have that in mind, but at the same time the characters and the story are really driving the writing. I don’t have much control over what happens, I DO have control over their costumes though and I have changed a few things as I’ve written in order to handle costuming. I figure that isn’t too much of a compromise, right?

Pamela: Which photographers have inspired you?
If you could photo illustrate another author's book, which would it be?

There are actually a few. Delilah Marvelle, because she would be a challenge, her heroes and heroines are so smart and wicked, it makes me crazy I love them so much. Pamela Clare because her heroes are just so damnably honorable and swoonworthy, Julie Anne Long because her stories are so rich and passionate. I have actually illustrated a novella for another author. It wasn’t commissioned or anything, but I loved the story SO MUCH that I just had to shoot it, just like fanfic, photography style. That was for Tiffany Reisz, her stories about Daniel. I just love that librarian dom hottie so much it makes me nuts. Would you like to see one?

Here ya go:

Anywhoo...I recently started doing cover art for romance novels which is SO MUCH FUN, it isn’t the full on illustrated story but it still speaks to my heart and I love it, and love to see what these aazing designers can do with my images.

Pamela:  If you could only have ONE profession, of your choosing, would you choose writing or photography?

I could never give up photography, I was born a photographer, it isn’t merely what I do, it’s who I am and since I can also tell stories with my camera if I had to choose, photography would be it. There really isn’t a choice, though I would be sad because writing is so amazing.

Pamela: Has Guy's back tattoo been completed?
If so...if I stand on one leg and cluck like a chicken, would you take a pic of it and post it for me?

First let me say this; you need to come join my Facebook page because we are just a crazy bunch of girls. To answer the question...LMAO! PAMELA! No it isn’t yet finished, but the moment it is I will shoot the heck out of it and post it up JUST FOR YOU. “Cause that’s the kinda girl I am. *mauh*

No idea what we’re talking about? Let me SHOW you. But first, last summer I met Guy, he is this GORGEOUS man, and just the absolute sweetest bone geek I’ve ever met. And when I say bone geek I mean PALEONTOLOGIST. Yup. Actual BONE geek. Anywhoo, I hadn’t seen him for a couple months and brought him in for a shoot and as I removed his shirt this AMAZING back piece came into view right before my eyes:


Talk about a holy *swoon* moment! So there it is. But, I have a better picture of Guy for you:


This was my favoritie from that shoot.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!! And thank you SO MUCH Pamela for such fabulous questions!! I had a great time.

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Blurb:

A woman out of time.

A man stifled by propriety.

A nemesis determined to take her away.

A brother to the rescue.

How will a powerful Duke deal with a woman who doesn't know her place? How will a woman used to the 21st century survive in time where she is considered property?

Francine Larrabee woke up on the wrong side of the century. She was fairly certain she went to sleep in her own comfy bed, but she doesn’t quite seem to be there now. Only adding to her problems is that she has no voice, is constantly being glowered at by a large, stunning man who is obsessed with propriety, and she is apparently betrothed to another horrid little man, determined to ruin her, and any other girls that get in his way.

How does she find herself in the past, when she couldn’t even find herself in her present? How does a self sufficient businesswoman survive in a time when women were still considered property for the whole of their lives and what is she going to do with this man who draws her to him so fiercely.

Where to get the books:

THE RAKE AND THE RECLUSE

FREEDOM : Part one brings Francine to the world of the Duke of Roxleigh, clashing worlds in first installment of the completely revised novel, with all new material.

Available now from these ebook retailers:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

All Romance eBooks

FOUND : Part two finds Francine in the world of the Duke of Roxleigh. The clashing of worlds in first installment of the completely revised novel continues as Francine finds her footing, discovers secrets about her elusive host, and learns more about herself than she ever thought possible.  

Available now from these ebook retailers:

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

All Romance eBooks

TAKEN : The Rake And The Recluse : Part Three

Part THREE brings Francine and Gideon closer than they ever imagined possible, until the unimaginable tears them apart. What will Gideon do if he loses her, this time, forever?

Coming January 17, 2012

RUINATION : The Rake And The Recluse : Part Four

Part FOUR is full of revelations, celebrations, protestations and one surprise that will have you holding your breath for the final chapters. What has Perry done?

Coming January 31, 2012

SUBMISSION : The Rake And The Recluse : Part Five

Perry leaves Roxleigh House without a backward glance only to be tossed headlong into one of the most difficult trials of his life. How will he protect the very thing he is dedicated to pursuing? How will a man dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure survive a woman who refuses to relent, when he knows he cannot have her.

Coming February 14, 2012

RETRIBUTION : The Rake And The Recluse : Part Six

Perry must find the woman who has managed to capture his heart, then he must find a way to keep her. Someone else is on the hunt, someone from her past who doesn’t appreciate that she still lives and breaths.

Coming February 28, 2012

NOW it’s your turn, ask me anything! Thank you for stopping by, one lucky commenter will win a full copy of the six-part serial novel as it is released. You will ALSO be entered in the grand prize #WICKEDblog tour, which will be given away on March 1, 2012. Do not forget to include your email address in your comment or you can’t be entered into the grand prize drawing.

Rules can be found HERE. A full list of all the posts in the tour can be found HERE.