Hello everyone! please welcome Tara Quan!
About Tara Quan
Globetrotter, lover of languages, and romance author, Tara Quan has an
addiction for crafting tales with a pinch of spice and a smidgen of kink.
Inspired by her travels, Tara enjoys tossing her kick-ass heroines and alpha
males into exotic contemporary locales, fantasy worlds, and post-apocalyptic
futures. Armed with magical powers or conventional weapons, her characters are
guaranteed a suspenseful and sensual ride, as well as their own happily ever
after. Learn more at www.taraquan.com
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Goodreads | Pinterest | AmazonTara has an interview for us, and then a sneak peek at one of her books, Warlock's Pawn!
1. Hi and welcome to Otherworldly Romance! Since you’re taking part in the Absolutely
Erotic blog hop, you obviously enjoy writing sexy stuff. What do you find most
difficult about highly sensual scenes?
Honestly? Coming up with
different ways to describe various body parts (and not just the obvious ones).
I try to minimize word repetition, but there’s only so many ways I can say
“fingers,” “thighs,” or “hands.” And while I’m not shy about using the “c” words,
I don’t like repeating them too often, so every sex scene becomes a highly
challenging creative exercise. Throw emotions and reactions into the mix, and
its enough to give even the most talented writers a headache. People who say
writing about sex is easy either have insane anatomical vocabulary, or their
opinion isn’t based on firsthand experience.
2. For you, is it more difficult to write action, sex, or emotional
scenes?
Action gives me the most trouble.
Brawls, gunfights, and car chases have so many moving parts it’s hard stay
accurate while maintaining a suspenseful pace. I revise these scenes the most,
with the help of a beta reader, until I get them just right.
3. So what type of scene is the
most fun to write?
I think every author on this hop
would vote for sex. Technical difficulties aside, it leaves the space wide open
in terms of creativity. I’ve tried my hand at paranormal romances recently
(they’ll probably come out at the end of the year), and throwing magic into the
erotic mix was tons of fun.
4. What, in your opinion, separates romance from erotic romance?
One’s publisher (and I’m not
being facetious). A vast majority of “in the bookstore” romance contains sex.
In my opinion, Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark series (labeled a “romance”)
is more explicit than many books some e-Rom publishers categorize as “erotic.”
The label, and the gradation of heat levels varies widely between publishing
houses. Throw indie authors into the mix, and we’ve got a sexy Wild West with yet-to-be
established genre rules.
With a book labeled “erotic
romance,” readers are guaranteed a sex scene, which is always nice to know.
I’ve once read through very good “romance” until the end, all the while waiting
for bedroom action, only to have a door closed in my face. It was still a good
book, but man was I frustrated (pun intended).
5. If you could steal an author’s career, whose would it be?
I wouldn’t dare steal someone’s
career, but I’m content to watch Nalini Singh from afar, with the full force of
fangirl worship.
6. Now for some fun fast-five questions. Wine or Beer?
Vino per favore…
7. Tea or Coffee?
Gah. Tea, if I must choose.
8. Mountain or Beach?
Beach (Thai girl here)
9. Mac or PC?
I’m typing my answers on a
MacBook.
10. Cheese or cake?
Umm…Cheesecake?
Warlock’s Pawn
In a world of blood and sand,
becoming a warlock’s queen is a fatal curse. To survive the Helicon court, Alia
must learn to play a lethal game. But while she faces assassins with a dagger
in hand, what she fears most is losing her heart along with her freedom.
Reviews
“… an exquisite pairing of intrigue, fantasy, paranormal and erotic
story elements.” - The
Bookchick
“… highly recommended for paranormal lovers who want an extra kinky
kick.” – Spanking
Romance Reviews
“Warlock’s Pawn is unique, has a solid plot and I see great
things in the future if she keeps writing fabulous stories like this.”
– The
To Be Read Pile
Snippet
“What do you ask? What is the payment you
demand for saving the life of the Ruler of Helicon?” he questioned as he bent
his head to her proffered wrist and brushed his lips against her palm.
“I ask that you be merciful,”
she said as he drew in her life force, and pure white magic seeped through his
body to undo all that Anora’s poison had wrought. With the bond came an
understanding of words that need not be spoken, of a request made by a being
who knew too well how this war would end.
Once he was sated, Duncan
released the fey’s hand and gazed upon her pale unconscious form. He bent to
press his lips against her cheek before fastening on the veil. “The Dionian
court will pay for its crime, and one day you will belong to me,” he whispered
as he lifted the feather-light body into his arms. “But the people you protect
will be safe under my rule. To that you have my vow.”
Thanks for having me over, Ravon!
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