In the Hot Seat: Daisy Dunn

Why don't you start us off by telling us how you discovered/decided you wanted to become a writer?

I have always wanted to be a writer, but since I didn’t have a College Degree, I thought I couldn’t do. I let that dream die. Years later, the stories running through my head were overwhelming, and I just had to get them down. I made it my New Year’s Resolution to start writing, and I haven’t looked back since.

Do you have a favorite TV show you can't miss?

Actually, I was a LOST fanatic…I miss that show L

Otherwise, I don’t really watch too much TV…No, wait, I love Pawn Stars.

What is your writing process? Do you outline, fly by the seat of your pants or a combination of both?

When I decide on story line, I spend about a week fantasizing the story in various ways in my head until I’m happy with the flow of it. Then I outline the story and start typing. I don’t always follow the outline, but it a fabulous guide.

So what is your latest or upcoming book about? Give us all the details behind this masterpiece.

On September 2^nd, my very first ebook came out called “The Portal”. It’s a Contemporary/Fantasy/Cougar short story about a woman named Gianna, who is has spurned Cole, a man ten years her junior. One night, she has an overwhelming urge to go to Cole’s science lab to see him. He isn’t there when she arrives, but what she does find is a doorway with intense light beaming out of it. She touches the light and gets sucked into the portal. This takes her to an alternate universe where she has become a prisoner of the ruling queen, who has an intense sexual desire for her. One of the guards is Cole, and he is going to do everything within his power to save the only woman he has ever loved before it’s too late.

What are your thoughts on love scenes in romance novels, do you find them difficult to write?

Actually, I find them quite easy. I was raised in a family that talked openly about sex, and I could ask any question about it without being made to feel ashamed. This has helped to shape my ease and openness in writing love scenes. Thanks for that, mom!

Could you tell us about any work-in-progress, current projects, what we can expect from you in the future?

I have so many stories I’m working on. I have about ten outlined right now and the biggest decision is what to do next. 

I have two novels coming out soon. One in November called Hunger’s Prey and one in January called Hunger’s Desire. They are Book One and Two of my Hunger Series. Both are Paranormal Erotic Romance dealing with vampires and their desperate search for Healers, their true soul mates within the human world. I’m working on Book Three of this series as well.

A biography has been written about you. What do you think the title would be?

One Happy Lady…I try to always remain positive and not to let too many things get me down. It’s amazing what a good giggle can do for your soul J

Have you ever found that you didn’t like your Hero or your Heroine? If so, what did you do to change that?

So far, in every story I’ve written to completion, I have fallen in love with my main characters. That’s why writing a series is so much fun, because you get to bring the couple back, even for a short while and revisit with them.

Do you have any weird writing habits?

Nothing weird, YET!! However, I’m easily distracted. Halfway writing through a paragraph, all of a sudden I get the urge to check my email or Facebook. It’s a fun distraction from writing, but I always get back to writing in the end.

What do you do to unwind and relax?  

One of the biggest joys in my life is to spend time with my live-in boyfriend. He is my best friend. I’ve never met anyone who made me laugh so hard in all my life! Also, he is a very romantic and passionate man. I have been lucky enough to find my true soul mate in life J

 Is there a genre you haven’t done that you would like to explore in the future?

There are so many, such as cowboys, fairies, magic, witches, angels, demons, and menage to name a few. I intend to tackle all of these genres.

What book that you've written so far is your favorite or the most meaningful? Why?

So far I’ve loved everything I’ve written, but I would have to say my Hunger Series is the one that is near and dear to my heart. The different characters and twisting storyline are a constant thought in my mind. I want to be able to keep the reader interested in the continually enfolding story, without it becoming repetitive and boring.

What is your favorite candy bar?

Lord have mercy, Coffee Crisp.

When you looked in the mirror this morning, what was the first thing you thought?

I need makeup and fast!!

What is your favorite pizza?

Pineapple and Feta cheese on a thin crust…sweet, salty and super yummy!!

What genres and authors would we find you reading when taking a break from your own writing?

My favorite author of all time so far has to be Christine Feehan, who writes paranormal romances. I’ve read all of her 40 plus books and wait like a rabid dog for her new releases. I am also a huge fan of any type of erotic romance with authors such as Jaid Black, Opal Carew and Julia Templeton.

If I was a first time reader of your books, which one would you recommend I start with and why?

I would recommend you start with The Portal. It is a short erotic romance that gives you a titillating glimpse into my world of writing and sensual thought process. Basically, you can see how my dirty mind works! LOL

What else would you like readers to know about you or your work?

I’m a new author that has finally found my passion in life…writing. I write a little from the heart, with a touch of humor, a dash of fantasy, and a hell of a lot of sensuality.

Also, I’d love to hear from you, so please drop me a line anytime!! Big Hugs,

Daisy Dunn

URL: www.daisydunn.ca

Email: daisydunn23@gmail.com

Facebook: Daisy Dunn

Twitter: @daisydunnauthor

Publisher: www.secretcravingspublishing.com

 THE PORTAL – Coming out Sept. 2, 2011

BLURB:

Cole Evans has been in love with Gianna Thomas from the first moment he laid
eyes on her when he was a student at the University. He pursued her relentlessly, but Gianna would not date him because of their ten year age difference. She broke his heart when she pushed him away for good, afraid to be known as a Cougar.

Five years later, Cole is now twenty-nine years old and is ready to fight for Gianna. Before he does, he takes one more trip through the portal he created into the alternate universe he has stumbled across. He has been chosen as a guard for the ruling queen of this world and is shocked when he sees that one of the prisoners is Gianna. He needs to get her out of this place, away from the
hungry gaze of the queen and into his arms once and for all.

Secret Cravings Publishing: http://www.secretcravingspublishing.com/HotFlash.html

EXCERPT:

Once the queen looked at each of the women, she walked to her throne and regally sat down. She snapped her fingers, and the guards moved into action. Every woman had a guard grab her arms from behind and hold her firmly in place. Then five different guards walked to the front of each of the five women with a knife in their hands. Their tops were gently cut open and their bras sliced apart in the front, exposing their breasts. The guards, who had just cut the tops and bras, placed their knives back in the sheaths attached to their belts. They then stepped out of the way for the queen’s viewing.

Gianna was horrified. None of the other women fought back or said anything. She wanted to scream and tried to pull her arms out of the hold the guard had on her from behind, but to no avail. He was far too strong for her. She was so embarrassed by her nakedness to a room full of people. She turned her head back and forth to see if the other women were protesting, but none of them moved or made a sound. She didn’t know what to do, so she decided she would hold her tongue just a little longer.

The queen sat quietly for a moment staring at the women. No one made a sound while the queen deliberated. She then spoke three words, “Three and five.”

The guards pushed Gianna, who assumed she was number three, and the woman who was standing in the fifth position, forward. The rest of the women were led out of the room by the guards that were still holding them.

The guards then looked back to the queen for guidance. She blatantly stared at Gianna’s breasts and then to the other woman’s breasts.

The queen spoke again. “Make them hard.”

Two guards stepped forward, one in front of each of the two remaining women, and started stroking their nipples. Gianna was even more horrified then she had been when her top and bra were cut open. She stared to struggle, but the guard behind her held on tight. She kicked his lower leg with her high heels, but ended up striking his leathers boots that seemed to go far up his calf. Two other guards quickly stepped forward and grabbed her legs, pinning them down on the ground, so she couldn’t kick. The guard standing before her resumed his stroking of her nipples.

He rolled her nipples between his fingers, and as they grew in length, he pinched and stroked them till they were hard and extremely erect. He seemed to be enjoying the task he had been commanded to do.

Gianna was devastated by what was happening to her, but even more upset because her body was enjoying this guard’s touch. She could feel it all the way to her core. Her pussy throbbed with every one of his tugs and twists on her nipples.

 

COMING SOON – HUNGER’S PREY – HUNGER SERIES BOOK ONE – NOV. 2011