It's time to have fun!!! We are so excited to have the talented Mari Carr today with us and share with you this interview. If you haven't yet, then you have to read her books! Please help us welcome Mari Carr to UTC today!!
And we had a chance to catch up with Mari Carr and ask her what she does under the covers, here's what she had to say...
You have some experience writing with other authors. What are some challenges and some advantages of writing with someone else, and how does the process work? Is it different with each author you collaborate?
I have worked on two co-written series and both experiences have been great. Jayne Rylon and I collaborated on the Compass Brothers series and we’ve just started working on the sequel series, the Compass Girls. That’s right! The four boys grew up and had daughters! Jayne and I sat down at the Romantic Times convention to discuss the characters and the overarching plotline. We pitched it to Samhain and they bought it! This month, I’m hard at work on the first book, Winter’s Thaw. It’s tentatively scheduled for a February 2013 release.
I’m also in the midst of working with Lexxie Couper on the Foreign Affairs series. I will admit Lexxie might be one of the most hilarious gals on the planet. Writing with her is too much fun to be considered work. We’ve completed books 1 and 2. Misplaced Princess is out now, Misplaced Cowboy is coming out August 15 and we’re about to start work on the next two stories, Misplaced Lessons and Misplaced Hands. The stories seem to get hotter as we go along. Misplaced Lessons will feature a BDSM theme and Hands is ménage mania!
Of ANY book character, who would you want to have a date with?
Jamie Fraser in Outlander. That man melts my butter!
And which female character in ANY book would you take out for a drink?
Stephanie Plum in the Evanovich series. I think she’s hilarious and I’d truly love to follow her around for just one day.
Is there one particular heroine in your books that you most identify with?
Oh wow. Tough question. I think all of my heroines contain some small part of me. I’m going to cheat and choose the three Collins daughters in the Wild Irish series. I have Keira’s fantasies, the same taste in music as Teagan and I wish I had the nerve to be more like Riley.
Many authors get their ideas from everyday life. Do you have a story to share where your real-life experience has influenced your writing?
I actually have one book that could sort of get me in trouble if the guys at work ever find out I’m an erotic romance writer! Happy Hour is very closely based on a group of people I work with. We do lots of happy hours together and one night after a particularly fun party, I thought “I should write about these guys. They’re all such characters!” So…I wrote the book and let’s just say…the only fictional parts are all the sex scenes! The rest--with the singing, funny jokes, bad dancing, griping about work, throwing stuff at each other, trash talking--is true, true, true.
If you could write a warning label for yourself as a person or an author, what would it say?
Caution: This woman does not take life or herself too seriously. Only sit next to her if you enjoy sarcastic humor.
If you had to pick one of your books as a favorite, which one would it be and why?
Ugh! Hardest question EVER! I’ve answered this several times before and I think my answer has changed every time. Usually my response is the last book I wrote and that’s going to hold true here. I recently finished writing a book called Fix You. It’s been contracted by Samhain and it will release *I think* in December. It’s the first in a six book series called Second Chances. I’ve watched a lot of friends reach crossroads in the past couple of years and as I’ve tried to help them through difficult times, it inspired this series of books. The first one, Fix You, is about a young woman, Zoey, who turns 35, goes in for her baseline mammogram and discovers she has breast cancer. Not only does it open her eyes to how much she’s taken for granted in life, it serves as a wake-up call for her best friend, Rob, who realizes he’s in love with her.
MISPLACED PRINCESS released just last month. Congrats! For people that haven't read it yet, can you tell us a bit about it?
This book is the first in a series that the incredibly creative Lexxie Couper came up with. She emailed me and said “Hey. What if I write about an Aussie cowboy who comes to America to meet your princess only to discover his princess is in Oz looking for him? And what if they fall in love with other people as they try to make their way back to each other?” Who in the heck is going to say no to that??? I said what I always say to Lexxie. This is brilliant! The stories are sexy and funny and believe me, I learned a lot about Australia and their dialect while writing them. Phew! I feel like I’m now fluent in a new language!
We know they are all yummy but do you have a favorite type of hero or story to write about? Cowboys, cops, irishmen, rockstars...?
You would think with as many cowboys as I write that would be my answer, but it’s not. I really think my ultimate hero is the alpha male. His profession doesn’t matter at all. I like men who treat their heroines as equals, while putting them on a pedestal and rocking their world in bed. Oh…and they must have a sense of humor!
What are some projects you are working on now and what's coming next for Mari Carr?
Right now…I’m starting two new series, Compass Girls and Second Chances and finishing two series, Cocktales and Foreign Affairs. My release schedule for the rest of the year as well as my writing list is set. Misplaced Cowboy will come out on August 15, Bachelor’s Bait will *hopefully* release at the end of the year as will Fix You. In terms of writing, I hope to complete Winter’s Thaw, Misplaced Lessons, Screaming Orgasm and Full Moon before the ball drops to ring in 2013!
We are asking authors participating in the event to share a favorite drink recipe with readers. Do you have one you'd like to share?
JUST ONE??? Man…I hate limitations. Hee hee. Okay…I’ll introduce you to the Dream Machine shot. It’s quite simple. Lick of salt, shot of Patron Silver tequila, chased with cotton candy. Trust me. Try it. I’ve converted lots of nay-sayers into believers.
Hunter
ran his finger down the pretty blonde’s arm, enjoying the flirting and easy
banter. He’d hit the bar after seeing his idiot brother off at his gate. They’d
flown the station helicopter to Sydney,
leaving so early this morning it had still been dark. Hunter had a couple of
hours to kill while he waited for the flight mechanic to refuel the chopper and
clear him for take off.
“So
you live on a cattle station?” the blonde asked. He’d forgotten her name the
second she’d said it. One of these days he was going to have to learn to pay
attention to details like that.
“Yep.
Farpoint Creek. My family’s owned it forever. Established it back in the
1800s.”
The
woman feigned interest, but Hunter could see the disdain in her eyes. She was
clearly a city girl and the idea of living out whoop whoop in the Outback was
less than appealing to her. Lucky for both of them, he wasn’t considering
taking this game of slap and tickle out of the airport.
She
leaned closer, accidentally brushing the side of his arm with her
breast. They’d started their flirting at different tables. Then he’d joined
her. After a few minutes of sexual innuendoes, he’d given up his seat across
the table and moved over to share her side of the booth.
“You
know, I’m a member of the Qantas Club.”
“Is
that right?” he asked.
“I
was actually thinking of heading over there and freshening up before my flight.
They have showers in the lounge.”
“Showers,
eh? Bit bloody fancy.”
She
dragged her hand along his leg, starting at his knee and working her way up. He
liked a woman who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to grab it. His dick
twitched when her hand crept closer.
“Wish
I had someone to wash my back,” she purred.
He
started to offer his sudsy services, but something on the PA caught his
attention. “What did she say?”
“What
did who say?”
The
PA announcement was repeated. Dylan Sullivan, please meet your party at the
customer service desk located at terminal one.
What
the hell? Dylan wasn’t here. At least, he bloody well shouldn’t be.
Hunter
reluctantly pushed the woman away while silently cursing his brother. “Sorry,
love, but I gotta go do something.” Dylan would pay dearly for costing him a
shower with this beauty in the high flyer’s club. He retrieved his hat from the
table and put it back on his head.
“You’re
leaving?”
Hunter
nodded regretfully. “Yeah. Afraid it can’t be helped.” He threw enough cash on
the table to cover both of their drinks and a generous tip for the waitress.
“Sorry.”
He
walked toward terminal one, trying to figure out why Dylan wasn’t jetting away
from Sydney,
getting closer to making one of the dumbest mistakes of his life. He’d loaded
his brother on a plane headed for New
York over an hour ago.
Hunter
had spent most of their morning trek to Sydney trying to convince Dylan that
taking off halfway around the world to hook up with some broad he’d met on one
of those stupid online dating services made him look pretty desperate.
He’d
also pointed out that precious little could come of this trip, besides getting
a piece of New York
tail. Dylan lived and worked on Farpoint Creek cattle station. In Australia.
Trying to hook up with some American chick wasn’t exactly practical.
Dylan,
ever the romantic idiot, seemed to think Annie had the potential to be his soul
mate. Jesus, his brother had actually used those words—soul mate—and was
supposed to be headed to New York
to prove that asinine fact.
Had
Dylan missed his plane? Hunter couldn’t figure out how. They’d made it to the
departure gate in plenty of time. And if so, why would he page himself
rather than ask the customer service rep to page Hunter? Maybe Dylan had given
his own name as well and the lady had fucked it up.
He
glanced at the crowd standing around the service desk as he walked toward the
terminal. He and Dylan weren’t lacking in the height department. If his
dickhead brother was around, he sure as hell wasn’t standing up; he’d tower
over these people. Add the fact he and Dylan hardly ever took off their bloody
hats and Hunter should be able to spot him a mile away.
He
started to get in line at the desk to ask who’d paged Dylan when a woman walked
up to him.
“You’re
here!” she said.
Hunter
tried to place the woman’s face. She looked vaguely familiar. “I am?” His
mother claimed he’d been cursed with a sarcastic streak as wide as Farpoint
since the day he was born. While his mum found it annoying, Hunter had never
found a good reason to curb that personality trait.
The
pretty woman smiled. “I was starting to worry.”
Before
he could tell her she had the wrong bloke and should go ahead and hang on to
her anxiety, she took a step closer and threw her arms around him.
The
hard-on Hunter had managed to batten down as he’d walked away from his
potential shower partner reemerged when her firm breasts brushed against his
chest. Bloody hell. Who knew the airport was such a great place to pick up
women? He might have to fly to Sydney International more often.
Never
one to pass up an opportunity, he accepted the embrace, loosely wrapping his
arms around her back. The lovely lady was just the right height for him and had
some sexy curves. He liked a woman with meat on her bones.
She
pulled away slightly and he started to release her, but she kept her arms
wrapped around him and upped the ante, kissing him.
It started as a sweet, friendly kiss, but Hunter wasn’t
having any of that shit. She smelled and tasted too good. He grasped her soft
face and held her close. He turned his head and deepened the kiss, pressing her
lips open so he could get an even better taste. He was thrilled when her tongue
met his halfway. Jesus. This chick could kiss.
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52 comments:
FAntastic interview!! I love to know that my fav authors are still real! I am definitely reading this one!
kerryjcj@verizon.net
Thanks for the interview! The book sounds amazing!
luranker@hotmail.com
Adding the book to my TRL.
Looks so good. :-)
Love this interview, i enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing :)
I'm looking forward to read this book!!
That shots sounds yummy and I loved your warning for yourself. I am so glad you and Jayne decided to do more Compass stories!! Thank you for the interview.
kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com
I would soooo go out for a drink with Stephanie Plum too - maybe invite Grandma along?? :)
brunettelibrarian AT gmail *d8t* c-m
Wonderful excerpt! Although I don't do shots any more (not having a gall bladder can be a real downer, lol) that one doesn't sound half bad.
sionedkla@gmail.com
I have got to get the book Happy Hour! Sounds like you guys are a hoot when you go out!
suz2(at)cox(dot)net
Thank your for taking the time to interview, I love hearing about the creative process.
Carin mawmom(@)gmail.com
I loved Tequila Truth! Working my way thru Mari's books...so many books so lil time!!!
andieleah78@gmail.com
What a great interview! I love all of Mari's books that I have read so far so I now that which book of her's I read net will be just as awesome.My two favorites so far are Northern Exposure & Because You Love Me!The new books sounds like great books as well. Thanks for the giveaway!!
melissalamb(at)musfiber(dot)com
Great interview and excerpt!
Happy Hour sounds hilarious - I'll have to check it out!!!
The Dream Machine actually sounds like it could work...the tequila would undercut the sweetness of the candy. Wonder if I could get one the next time I go to the boardwalk? :-)
vitajex(at)aol(dot)com
The book is now on my Wish List!
Yvette
yratpatrol@aol.com
Love the interview and excerpt, =)
best wishes, Linda xo
Wow! Great excerpt. Can't wait to find out what happens next.
mythic021@gmail.com
Great interview! Can't wait till the next book in this series comes out:)
I can't wait for this book! Sounds fantastic!
mpashon at hotmail dot com
Great interview. Dream Machine sounds like a great drink. Will have to try it. Loved Misplaced Princess. Definitely have to find me a stockman
Wolphcall(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Thanks for a fun interview and excerpt! Congrats on the newest release!
Thanks for the wonderful interview. I've only read one or two of your books, but I just put the rest of them on my wishlist. That drink sounds yummy!
That was a great interview. I love learning more about authors.
Love these interview / giveaway / review days! Thanks ladies! I especially like new to me authors.
- lavendersbluegreen(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hello Mari,
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to spend with your Fans & sharing such a Great Interview. I'm such a Big Fan of yours & Lexxie's writing, I can't even count how many Books I have combined from both of you. I'm alwsys LQQking forward to a new release from either of you.
"Misplaced Princess" sounds like a Fantastic Read & a GREAT start to a HOT new Series! The only reason it's not already on my computer yet is it decided to crash. I'll be LQQking forward to August 15th when the second Book in the Series, "Misplaced Cowboy" is released. Wow & you Ladies are already about to start work on the next two books, "Misplaced Lessons" & "Misplaced Hands".....& WoooHooo a Erotic BDSM theme in "Lessons" a Hot Ménage in "Hands". ;) Ohhhh what more could a Loyal Fan ask for? :) This Series is definitely a must buy!
I would very much appreciate being considered in your very generous giveaway. Thank You.
Take Care Mari & Stay Naughty,
PaParanormalFan (Renee')
paranormalromancefan at yahoo dot com
Enjoyed the interview. Your book is now on my wish list.
Great interview Ladies.. Mari I love your books and I can't wait to read this series...
Great interview, Mari. I love your sense of humor, and so appreciate a sexy character that can laugh at himself.
caity_mack at yahoo dot com
Loved hearing that there's a real-life Happy Hour!
paganlady0505 (at) gmail (dot) com
Loved hearing that there's a real-life Happy Hour!
paganlady0505 (at) gmail (dot) com
Really enjoyed the interview! Hope to read this one soon.
landrybreaux@yahoo.com
Great interview. I have these books on my must read list. I plan to get them both so I can read them back to back. :)
June
Loved the excerpt and I'm sure your new series will rock!
i read the excerp and i love it !!
i hope i win this giveaway...wish me luck :)
thx u so much...
I love all Mari's books. She's one of my favorites.
I don't drink alcohol but the Dream Machine sounds like an interesting combo! My favorite is chocolate cake shots. My sister and I made them a few years ago. I tell all of my drinking friends about them. Now I will share Dream Machine. I am so glad that Compass is finished. I cried when I read the last book (and not just because of the obvious!). jepebATverizonDOTnet
Hi
I have read several Mari Carr books and have loved them.
Thanks for the chance to read more!
Pam
tpibrew@msn.com
Great interview, I have quite a few of your books. I have the Misplaced Princess and can't wait to read it- I love twin stories.
Love your books and this one looks like a winner too! Can't wait to read more of this book.
loved learning about the new series and other books that are in the works!! Thanks for the contest
pademe_lee@yahoo.com
I haven't read Mari yet, thanks for the post, I have some books to add to my list!
Loved the interview.Thanks for sharing such interesting and candid answers.
Gabrielle
meingee@yahoo.com
anyone that has not read Mari Carr should read her Wild Irish series! the BEST! loved it!! Loved the interview. I am getting a lot of books for my list! Thank you for the chance to win
jessharrison78@yahoo.com
Wonderful contest, thank you so much! I loved reading the interview!!!!
carol.byles@yahoo.com
Thanks for the interview and the giveaway!
I LOVE Mari Carr's books! I've read darn near all of them and Misplaced Princess was one of my faves! Thanks for the giveaway!
annabananabug1@gmail.com
Thanks for this great interview Mari! You always know how to weave a great story! Thanks for this giveaway!
Fun interview! Will have to try the Dream Machine drink. Sounds yummy. Love everything I've read by Mari Carr and would be hard pressed to find a back list book that I don't have.
Heather E
hregtvedt@aol.com
Great interview! Misplaced Princess is an awesome read; I loved it. I can't wait for book 2 in the series!
bimmergrlmd at gmail dot com
Fantastic interview, Ms. Mari! I think my favorite Mari Carr read is the NEXT one :)
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