Dena Garson loves to read romance - the hotter the better. When one of her BFF's said "one of us should be writing this stuff" she took up the challenge. If she isn't writing, she's making beaded jewelry and somehow still manages to make it into the office on a regular basis.
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Interview with Dena
How do you get an idea for your novel?
Ideas have come from dreams, day dreams (like when I'm driving to or from work), and conversations with friends. I make sure I have access to paper and pen at all times and have been known to get up at 3am and make notes.
What is your writing style? Do you just sit down and write or do you create
Both. Most of the time I'll write out a scene or two first. I've usually sketched out the overall plot in my head when I start writing. But I have learned recently that I do better with an outline to refer back to.
Who is the "Writing Muse" in your life? I.E. who gets your juices flowing when
Thor. I have the hots for Thor and pretty much any stud muffin in a kilt.
How many novels have you written including all work in progresses you are currently working on?
Oh wow. I have seven books published with Ellora's Cave right now but I'm not sure how many WIPs I have. Off the top of my head there are five that are at least 10% written and three are more than 50% written.
Who is your "writing idol"? I.E. Who do you like and what is it about there writing that captures your soul?
I love a great many authors for their characters and their stories. But Shana Abe's writing style is probably my favorite of all. It's lyrical and I always feel as if it should be in one of those fancy, curly, script fonts. She paints pictures with words that are so easy to see that I can never put down her books.
What is your favorite plot line type?
I don't really have a favorite plot line to either read or to write. I read stories that grab me and I write stories that speak to me. I suppose if I had to narrow it down it would be Quest plot lines or Journey/Return plot lines.
Is there any advice you can offer to anyone who would like to write?
Sit your butt down and write the best story you can. When you have a marketable story, figure out which publishers are looking for your type of story. If (when) you get rejected don't give up. Just because publisher X doesn't want your story doesn't necessarily mean it sucks. It may just mean that it isn't right for them and their business model. So go look at publisher Y. Your story may be right for them.
What is a good villain?
One that challenges the hero/heroine and forces them to tap that well of strength they didn't know they had.
“Attention all passengers. Flight 2498 to Chicago with continuing service to Indianapolis will begin boarding in just a few minutes. Standby passengers should check in at the desk.”
As soon as the announcement came on the overhead speaker, Jeanie grabbed her purse and the paperback she was planning to read on the plane. “Hey, I better run. I need to grab some coffee before we board. I’ll call you later.”
“Okay. Call me immediately if you come across anything interesting on this trip.”
Jeanie laughed at Trish’s emphasis on the N in the word “interesting” that hinted at her desire for something more exciting than a normal workday. “I will. And don’t forget about GT. You know he gets in a snit if he doesn’t get his loving during the week. And the brat isn’t picky about who he gets it from.”
“I’ll make sure that overindulged cat of yours is taken care of.”
Jeanie disconnected their call then gathered her things to head to the café. She stopped when a deep, somewhat familiar voice floated through the raised newspaper across the aisle.
“Most men would get in a snit without their weekly loving.”
Unsure if the disembodied voice was directed at her, Jeanie tried to peer over the newspaper to see who it was. One corner of the paper folded down to reveal the face of one of the auditors from the company Jeanie worked for. He was the “cute one” all the girls talked about. She racked her brain, trying to think of his name. Steve something.
Relieved she sort of knew who was speaking, Jeanie said, “Well, yes, I would think so.” She slid her purse strap over one shoulder and stood. “But GT is especially demanding,” she added with a lift of her chin, surprising herself with her audacity.
Steve’s gaze scanned her from head to toe. “I see.”
She willed herself to not blush or squirm under his scrutiny but her pale skin immediately registered the slightest change in body temperature. The quick but appreciative light in Steve’s eye made her even warmer. She prayed her ears weren’t turning bright red or, if they were, that her hair would hide that fact. Looking like a sunburned radish wasn’t what she was going for now that she’d finally met “Steve the Stud”.
“The Stud” folded the paper and laid it across his lap. “I didn’t mean to eavesdrop on your conversation but I couldn’t help but overhear that last part.” He pulled on one earlobe. “It sounded a little odd to ask someone else to, uh… Well…”
Jeanie stifled the laughter bubbling up from seeing Steve uncomfortable with his own line of questioning. All because of a cat. Although Steve wouldn’t know GT was a gray tabby. Whatever. That fact made the thought even funnier.
“I suppose that did sound a little strange.” Jeanie smirked, not worrying if she sounded like a doofus. “By the way, what is your name? We’ve been passing each other a lot this month but I’ve never stopped to ask.”
“You’re right. We never have met officially.” He stood and offered his hand in greeting. “Steve Waltman. Audit.”
Jeanie shook his hand and looked into the bluest eyes she’d ever seen. That had to be one of the reasons the girls in the office were all smitten with him. Not only did he fill out his jacket nicely but the sandy-blond hair and blue eyes were a traditionally lethal combination. And so far he seemed to be a nice guy, with a sense of humor to boot.
If she wasn’t careful she could be in serious trouble.
“Jeanie Madison. I’m in Accounts Payable,” she said, letting her hand linger in his a little longer than usual.
“Jeanie. It’s nice to put a name to a face. We have been coming and going at the same time these days. Where are you off to this morning?”
“Indianapolis. What about you?”
“Same.” Steve tucked his folded newspaper under his arm. “You going in for the transition?”
“Yeah. You too?”
“Afraid so. Looks as if we’ll be hanging out together this week.”
A little flutter started somewhere deep in Jeanie’s belly. She wasn’t sure if it was from hunger or nervousness at the thought of being in the same location, probably even the same hotel, as Mr. Hottie for a whole week.
“Guess so.” Erotic images of Steve and herself in a hotel room triggered another burst of heat through her body. A little distance might be best before her cheeks burst into flame. “I was just going to get coffee.” As a second thought she added, “I’ll make you a deal. If you’ll watch my bag and save my seat, I’ll grab some for you too.”
Steve checked his watch. “That would be great. Black coffee with a couple of creamers and a sweetener.”
He reached for his wallet but Jeanie waved him away from it. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll get it.” She pushed her suitcase up against her vacated seat then turned to make her escape.
“Thanks. I’ll buy next time.”
“All right,” she tossed over her shoulder as she picked her way through the somewhat crowded aisle.
It was just a short walk to the café but it gave her time to settle the butterflies in her stomach. However it wasn’t long enough to halt the naughty thoughts rolling around in her head. As she waited in line she watched the girl behind the counter decorate the top of someone’s drink with a mound of whipped cream and a swirl of chocolate.
In Jeanie’s mind that mound of whipped cream belonged on Steve’s bare chest.
Or perhaps lower.
With a cherry on top.
BLURB for Loss of Control:
Jeanie’s lousy boss has sent her on yet another business trip. At least this one has a bonus—she gets to work with “Steve the Stud”, the office hottie who makes all the women weak-kneed, for the whole week. When she finds him to be smart and fun as well, she has no clue how she’ll finish the trip while staying professional.
Steve got burned the last time he dated a coworker and has vowed to never put himself in that position again, no matter how much he can’t stop thinking about Jeanie and her freckles. When Jeanie finds evidence of fraud, Steve works more closely with her than he imagined. It’ll take all his control to maintain his promise while Jeanie struggles with an ethical dilemma.
A Blush® contemporary romance from Ellora’s Cave.
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