tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post5251461611870190679..comments2024-03-07T08:55:06.361-02:00Comments on Close Encounters with the Night Kind: Giveaway at the A Measured Risk Release Day Party!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-79150435116642354542012-07-16T00:30:16.599-02:002012-07-16T00:30:16.599-02:00Is writing an escape? Reading is an escape for me...Is writing an escape? Reading is an escape for me! Thanks for the giveaway! <3Tobihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481469089016119691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-41341735886556856062012-07-15T09:09:38.881-02:002012-07-15T09:09:38.881-02:00I've read Grey's Lady and your heroines se...I've read Grey's Lady and your heroines seem to be opposites. What traits do you like your heroines to share or does it depend on the the storyline?<br /><br />debi01760@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-1022572931191177832012-07-14T19:30:08.775-02:002012-07-14T19:30:08.775-02:00I LOVE the sound of this book? and Nikki's Yum...I LOVE the sound of this book? and Nikki's Yummy definitely sounds likes it's a yummy with a capital Y! <br /><br />For someone who has it in her, has always wanted to write a book yet has no formal training and to write something in a similar genre and/or thriller, what advice would you give to somebody on where to begin? Where, when etc. Again, with no writing schooling, but deep desires to learn? My heart and brain have it in me to write as I always write for inner self/well being at home, but to publish and get it out there.....is it scary? As difficult to begin the very first as it feels? Thank you and congrats :)Melissa I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13765526094320761925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-26544448045370376152012-07-14T02:24:25.142-02:002012-07-14T02:24:25.142-02:00What's your favorite book?What's your favorite book?cmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440269729903535827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-22636990734068155362012-07-14T01:56:22.167-02:002012-07-14T01:56:22.167-02:00Chasity said...
This is such a great blog and thi...Chasity said... <br />This is such a great blog and this looks like a great read. <br /><br />Hello Natasha, seeing how you write such amazing erotica, it seems that erotica has had a bit of a jump to mainstream lately any idea why? Also do you think this is good or bad?<br /> <br /><br />My Answer: Hello Chasity. Thank you for coming by to check out my post and for the very lovely compliment. You’re very kind. Yes, Close Encounters With The Night Kind is a great blog and the new look is awesome. :D <br /><br />I haven’t read 50 Shades of Grey yet so I can’t really give opinions on it. I would have to read it and see just how erotic it is. As an erotic romance author, I have concerns about what readers truly expect when they think of *erotica*. I use fairly graphic descriptions and common slang terms. I strive hard to use sexual slang that would be used in the eras I write in. But some readers who read primarily sensual/spicy romance might be a little surprised upon first reading an *erotic* romance if they had a different flavor in mind when they thought of what erotica means. I hope I explained that right. I try to always be clear in my promotions that I am writing very erotic historical romance for those who enjoy that heat level. Thank you for the question. :)<br /><br />corey1971 said... <br />Were you taught writing at college or did it come naturally for you? (CoreyOlomon at gmail dot com)<br /><br />My Answer: Hello Corey. I majored in History in college and I did learn how to write thesis papers. I learned also how to research, how to keep as objective a focus as possible and to organize my thoughts on that research. I also learned that what is commonly accepted as truth may not be true once the historical evidence is examined. I learned to be skeptical until I see something verified in a source for myself. These are all valuable lessons. But I did not learn anything about what it means to write genre fiction. This is a subject I studied on my own and there is no syllabus out there and there’s a lot of fluff and conflicting information available on the subject. It takes time to sort it all out. Writing is also a craft that must be studied and practiced just like any other art, jmo. I try to keep studying and learning as I go. Thank you so much for the question. :)Natasha Blackthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101641871652481566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-14800972363531288202012-07-14T01:29:38.320-02:002012-07-14T01:29:38.320-02:00Were you taught writing at college or did it come ...Were you taught writing at college or did it come naturally for you? (CoreyOlomon at gmail dot com)corey1971https://www.blogger.com/profile/18422337551255438021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-7132076701480865772012-07-14T01:21:01.765-02:002012-07-14T01:21:01.765-02:00This is such a great blog and this looks like a gr...This is such a great blog and this looks like a great read. <br /><br />Hello Natasha, seeing how you write such amazing erotica, it seems that erotica has had a bit of a jump to mainstream lately any idea why? Also do you think this is good or bad?Chasity Tarantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863388234041970729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-50041645942023245892012-07-14T00:22:15.958-02:002012-07-14T00:22:15.958-02:00Ashley T. said...
What's your favorite color?...Ashley T. said... <br />What's your favorite color? <br /><br />My Answer: Hello Ashley, thank you for checking out my post. I have already answered this question in the comments above. Thank you. :)Natasha Blackthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101641871652481566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-21690884745429529102012-07-14T00:19:32.717-02:002012-07-14T00:19:32.717-02:00susan1215 said...
What subject do you like to wri...susan1215 said... <br />What subject do you like to write about the most?<br /><br /><br />My Answer: Erotic Historical Romance. Thank you for the question, Susan.<br /><br />Carolyn Daley said... <br />Is there a special someone in your life that inspires or motivates you to write?<br /><br />My Answer: My motivation to write comes from within. However, my husband was the one who urged me to write for publication. Thank you for the question Carolyn. :)<br /><br />Caitlyn Kegney said... <br />As a waitress, student, crafter, and (very) small business owner, I often find it hard to explain "what I do" when people ask. How do you explain what you write when asked in a professional setting?<br /> <br />My Answer: Hello Caitlyn. I write under a penname and the issue doesn’t come up in professional settings unrelated to writing. Thank you for the question. :)<br /><br />alynn said... <br />im sorry if this has been asked but..how do you get the ideas for your stories? <br /><br />My Answer: Hello Alynn, thank you for stopping by. I have answered this question in the replies above. <br /><br />angie lilly said... <br />I am sure you get asked this all the time, but how long did it take you to get your first book published?<br /><br />My Answer: Grey’s Lady was my first submission. I submitted it around the beginning of March 2011 and I signed a contract with Total-e-Bound to publish it in the middle of April. It was published August 8, 2011. However, I submitted Waltz of Seduction after Grey’s Lady and it was published by Ellora’s Cave May 2011.<br /><br /><br />Maria pronounced Mariah said... <br />What is your all time favorite book/series? <br /><br />My Answer: Hello Maria, thank you for coming by. I don’t really have one single favorite. There are too many great stories out there. :)<br /><br />Meghan said... <br />How do you feel about books being made into movies? Would you want any of your books made into a movie if so which ones and who would play the main character<br /> <br />My Answer: Hello Meghan, thank you for coming to check out my post. When I am writing, I don’t think about my characters being played by movie stars because this would overshadow my own internal view of them. They are unique individuals in my mind, I see them clearly. I don’t want to confuse them with any other person. I have enjoyed many movie adaptations of books that I have loved. Thank you for the questions<br /><br />Theresa Haywood Donbroski Johnson said... <br />I think the book sounds really good & steamy! <br /><br />Me: Thank you, Theresa, for the lovely compliment. :)<br /><br />brich2222 said... <br /><br />DO the hubbys get jealous of their wives reading your books?<br /><br />My Answer: Dear Birch, I have no idea. Thank you for the question. :) <br /><br />Leslie S. said... <br />Who would you say is your biggest influence in the literary world? <br /><br />My Answer: I was an avid reader, especially of historical material, when I was growing up. I can look to no one single influence. I have found value in almost everything I have read in the literary world. Thank you for the question, Leslie.<br /><br />Antonietta Scrofani said... <br />Hi Natasha,<br /><br />This looks like a really good read. Definitely put it on my TBR list, IF I don't win a copy! ;0<br /><br />Why did you choose to write erotica?<br /><br />My Answer: Hello Antonietta, thank you for stopping by. I have already answered why I started writing erotic romance above in the comments. :)Natasha Blackthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101641871652481566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-41180687890666649872012-07-14T00:19:18.871-02:002012-07-14T00:19:18.871-02:00Theresa Haywood Donbroski Johnson said...
how man...Theresa Haywood Donbroski Johnson said... <br />how many books have you wrote? <br /><br />My Answer: Hello Theresa. I have published seven books so far. <br /><br />lilbabypug said... <br />your personal fantasies must find their way into your writing, do any of you actual personal experiences as well?<br /><br />My Answer: Hello Lilbabypug. For me, writing is mostly an exploration. It fascinates me to see someone else’s life play out. What will two individuals like this, with this conflict do once they are set together and opposite each other. One reason I write under a penname is that I want my writing to be about the stories and not me. I know a writer cannot totally escape putting some of themselves into their writing but I’d like for my stories to be more than just my own wish fulfilment. Thank you so much for the question. :)<br /><br />Kelly N. said... <br />Ask Natasha a Question<br /><br />I'm a guy,and would like to ask who you most excite..men or women? <br />July 13, 2012 12:34 AM <br /><br />My Answer: I am sorry Kelly, I don’t quite understand what you’re asking. If you’re asking if my stories excite men or women, then I have to say I don’t know. That is for the readers to say. Thank you for the question.Natasha Blackthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101641871652481566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-23683562643149311762012-07-14T00:18:53.270-02:002012-07-14T00:18:53.270-02:00kooks said...
Procrastination how do you cure it?...kooks said... <br />Procrastination how do you cure it? LOVE the cover, very evocative! <br /><br />My Answer: Hello kooks, I am like anyone else. Sometimes I am tired and need a break. Sometimes I feel driven to work hard and sometimes I work at a measured but steady rate.<br /><br />Ashley's Freelance said... <br />CONGRATS! Are you excited? I bet you are!!! :) <br /><br />My Answer: Yes, I am excited. Thank you for the question Ashley. :)<br /><br />Sandi Coughlin said... <br />I would love to win this book.<br /><br />Dear Sandi, thank you for stopping by. Sorry but I don’t currently have any contests going with this book in them.Natasha Blackthornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101641871652481566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-81237889995607898162012-07-14T00:18:29.379-02:002012-07-14T00:18:29.379-02:00What's your favorite color?What's your favorite color?Ashley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14364373508248645326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-45872009934270697142012-07-13T21:16:54.397-02:002012-07-13T21:16:54.397-02:00Hi Natasha,
This looks like a really good read. D...Hi Natasha,<br /><br />This looks like a really good read. Definitely put it on my TBR list, IF I don't win a copy! ;0<br /><br />Why did you choose to write erotica?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703880903740974379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-834710491778418482012-07-13T20:31:11.343-02:002012-07-13T20:31:11.343-02:00Who would you say is your biggest influence in the...Who would you say is your biggest influence in the literary world?Leslie S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05076718350412263230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-16481294143344213842012-07-13T19:22:44.518-02:002012-07-13T19:22:44.518-02:00DO the hubbys get jealous of their wives reading y...DO the hubbys get jealous of their wives reading your books?<br /><br />brich22 at earthlink dot netbrich2222https://www.blogger.com/profile/01854005829030209098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-55690886688950692282012-07-13T18:45:46.375-02:002012-07-13T18:45:46.375-02:00I think the book sounds really good & steamy!I think the book sounds really good & steamy!Theresa Haywood Donbroski Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602638001413699269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-88747007759789531692012-07-13T16:59:02.912-02:002012-07-13T16:59:02.912-02:00How do you feel about books being made into movies...How do you feel about books being made into movies? Would you want any of your books made into a movie if so which ones and who would play the main characterMeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520599191197410137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-45846502786672886442012-07-13T13:56:33.574-02:002012-07-13T13:56:33.574-02:00What is your all time favorite book/series?What is your all time favorite book/series?Texas Book Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083422956218281154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-30816535260920447032012-07-13T13:52:55.876-02:002012-07-13T13:52:55.876-02:00I am sure you get asked this all the time, but how...I am sure you get asked this all the time, but how long did it take you to get your first book published?<br />Angie aka Tofu Fairy<br />14earth at gmail dot comangie lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685607855719336544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-56604221862959264542012-07-13T03:15:22.497-02:002012-07-13T03:15:22.497-02:00im sorry if this has been asked but..how do you ge...im sorry if this has been asked but..how do you get the ideas for yourstories?amanda whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042996928529892036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-91167426001230062212012-07-13T03:06:56.870-02:002012-07-13T03:06:56.870-02:00As a waitress, student, crafter, and (very) small ...As a waitress, student, crafter, and (very) small business owner, I often find it hard to explain "what I do" when people ask. How do you explain what you write when asked in a professional setting?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706096749709167760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-57926788871778707732012-07-13T01:36:04.852-02:002012-07-13T01:36:04.852-02:00Is there a special someone in your life that inspi...Is there a special someone in your life that inspires or motivates you to write?<br />darkmysticnight(at)hotmail(dot)comCarolyn Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735558001504136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-42713025407048296922012-07-13T00:51:18.266-02:002012-07-13T00:51:18.266-02:00What subject do you like to write about the most?
...What subject do you like to write about the most?<br /><br /><br />s2s2 at comcast dot netsusan1215https://www.blogger.com/profile/15314632987489867224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-73935663037570777012012-07-13T00:34:48.136-02:002012-07-13T00:34:48.136-02:00Ask Natasha a Question
I'm a guy,and would li...Ask Natasha a Question<br /><br />I'm a guy,and would like to ask who you most excite..men or women?Kelly N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16292865550703004226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502773361685989905.post-26167817795973671192012-07-12T17:10:59.619-02:002012-07-12T17:10:59.619-02:00your personal fantasies must find their way into y...your personal fantasies must find their way into your writing, do any of you actual personal experiences as well?lilbabypughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509067978695770845noreply@blogger.com