Interview with Author Brenda Jackson

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Hello RSJ family. Yes, it’s my birthday. September 1 and I’m taking this opportunity to wish myself a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous year. So, now that I’ve finished doing my own personal birthday dance, I’d like to wish each of you a Happy Labor Day and Happy Birthday to all the September babies. (Don’t worry, since I’ve wished September babies a happy birthday, I know I’ll have to continue it. LOL)

Our first author up for interview, Brenda Jackson, needs no introduction. But I can assure you that there is a surprise in her interview. Read on:

Dyanne: Brenda, thank you for taking the time to check in with the RSJ family. You just returned from your cruise, can you tell us what you would have written differently had it been in one of your books?

Brenda: I can't think of anything. I wrote about a couple on a cruise in Perfect Timing, and had gone on a cruise months before so I had done pretty good research. This year we cruised to Canada, and I included this particular cruise and the group attending with me in my book that came out in December titled Essence of Desire. The couple in the book went on a cruise to Canada and met members of my group. It was fun putting that in the story

Dyanne: That sounds like a lot of fun to mix a little reality with creativity. As I warned you, my questions are a little strange, so thanks for playing along. Here goes: We know your heroines know their way around horses, but can you tell us what one would do if faced with a big, black stallion that has fallen madly in love with her and is terribly jealous of the hero, to the point of being vicious.

Brenda: Umm, a horse jealous of a man...

I think my heroine would baby the horse and let him get to know the hero and see he's no threat. In the end, she will have them both eating out of her hands!

Dyanne: Good answer. LOL. Now tell us what is your most decadent (G-rated) wish?

Brenda: Spend a week on a private nude beach with just me and my hubby.

Dyanne: I could go for a beach, but I’ll have to remain dressed. How about telling the RSJ family a secret that no one knows about you.

Brenda: I'd rather keep it a secret.

Dyanne: Okay, well then how about if you tell us the secret you don't want anyone to find out.

Brenda: I'd rather keep it a secret.

Dyanne: RSJ family, you can see I tried. LOL. So Brenda, what's on your already full plate for the rest of the year?

Brenda: Making one of my Madaris books into a movie.

Dyanne: Are you really going to have one of your Madaris books made into a movie? If so, you know the RSJ family will burn me alive if I don't ask you to tell us about it. That is if you can. Congratulations!! It's about time.

Brenda: Yes, I'm working on the script as we speak. My son's company Five Alive Film (who's been doing my booktrailers) will handle it for me. I'm looking forward to doing several of my books into full length made-for TV movies or direct to DVD

Dyanne: That fantastic news, Brenda. Thank you so much for doing the interview. Where can readers reach you?

Brenda: http://www.brendajackson.net/ and writersbjackson@aol.com

Interview with Author Laura Guevara

Dyanne: RSJ Family, our next author is Laura Guevara. I’d like to thank Laura for going along with my craziness. (Note. I’m not really crazy)

Dyanne: Laura, You've just won an award for best writer on Earth. Let us hear your (SHORT) acceptance speech.

Laura: As my name is called out for best writer on Earth, I sit frozen in disbelief. I mean a Pulitzer, maybe but best writer, I am completely overwhelmed. Walking up on to the stage, my brain is frantically looking for something to say. Accepting my award, I am silent for a second, composing myself. “There are no words to describe the honor in receiving this award. I…I just want to thank everyone who voted for me. For the fans who read and buy my work, thank for you for making it possible for me to continue to do what I love.” For a writer my speech would be so total boring :-)

Dyanne: Laura, I totally loved your speech. Congratulation on the award. Let’s see how you handle the next question. You've now been asked to represent Earth on another planet of your choosing. Which planet will it be and what three items will you carry with you?

Laura: Well if men are from Mars and women are from Venus, I would like to go to Mars ;-)
Hmmm…let’s see I would take a camera to take pictures of everything, a suitcase filled with my favorite things to give to them as gifts (and then I will bring it back filled with lots and lots of souvenirs), and hot sauces. Yes hot sauce because I add it on pretty much everything I can.

Dyanne: Since I love hot sauce I’m glad to know they have it on Mars. (Smile) Now you’re home and because of the way you represented our planet I have the power to grant you one wish. What is your one wish? (G-rated)

Laura: This one is a toughie…just one wish and it has to be G-rated. Well let's see everyone always says they want money, to be famous, or whatnot but I would love to have along happy, healthy, and productive life. Does that constitute of more than one wish? If so I will simply ask for a billion dollars.

Dyanne: I’ve had so much fun with your answers. Thank you for playing along. What's on your plate for the future?

Laura: I have several WIPs that I am in the process of finishing. One will be published through Beautiful Trouble Publishing and several short stories can be found in Shara Azod’s Naughty Bites.

I will also be finishing some projects with Drea Riley my writing partner in crime. So there will be plenty more stories from me in the near future.

Dyanne: I’m sure the RSJ family can’t wait for you finish your projects so they can read them. Now tell us how can readers find you?

Laura: They can find me chatting on drea_riley_and_laura_guevara@yahoogroups.com
http://www.lauraguevara.com/ (Website that I share with my writing partner Drea Riley. And its going to be going some updates soon) http://www.badazzauthors.com/ (Learn more about the great authors of the BAA) http://www.redrosepublishing.com/ (Where Weekend Chase, can be purchased)

My email is Laura.Guevara.08@gmail.com

Dyanne: Laura, once again thank you. You were a lot of fun.

Interview with Reader Rolanda Bradshaw

Dyanne: Now it is my great joy to bring you an interview with one of our romance readers. Readers are one of the main reasons writers write. Thank you to Rolanda Bradshaw and to all readers everywhere.

Rolanda, welcome to the RSJ blog. Thank you for agreeing to talk. Would you please tell the RSJ family about you, your family and what you like to do?

Rolanda: Well, let's see.....I am single and work in the mental heath field. I have a very spoiled dog who thinks she runs me. She is getting old but she will always be my baby. :-) I like to shop...I need to stop shopping! I also love to read, go to the movies and hang out with friends. Besides my day job, I also started an author promo business with my friend Von. I had been a moderator for a few author friends for awhile and thought it was about time to start my own biz...okay, I have to admit, it took a bit of a kick in the butt from some very persistent girlfriends! lol

Dyanne: Isn’t it a God send to have girlfriends who will give the needed kick in the butt. (LOL) So, Rolanda how long have you been interested in romance?

Rolanda: I have been reading romance for the past 3-4 years. I was a little late to the game. :-)

Dyanne: Better late than never. We’re happy to have you. What other genre do you read?

Rolanda: I primarily read romance. I read various subgenres within romance....I/R, M/C, Paranormal, Mystery etc.

Dyanne: That’s good to know. I would ask what you would do if you could be in one place with a lot of your famous authors but that will be true when the RSJ cruise occurs. (HINT HINT) So I will ask what three things would you like to ask your favorite authors?

Rolanda: That is a difficult one. I have the pleasure to know a few authors now, so I am able to quench my curiosity very easily, but I guess I would ask: 1) What was it like to publish your first story? 2) If there was only one more story that you could write, what would it be? 3) What makes you unique and why should a reader want to read your stories?

I could go on and on.....I love reading but I really like talking to authors. It has been a blast getting to know some very talented ladies that write their asses off!

Dyanne: I’m like you, Rolanda. I’m fascinated to learn what makes writers tick. What would you like to see more of in the books you read?

Rolanda: You know I have been quite happy with the books that I have read. Most of them have been a pleasure to read. I always appreciate an alpha male that knows how to treat a strong, resilient, and intelligent female. I want to see more stories with regular people living real lives...facing adversities and learning from them. It is nice to have stories that are fantastical, but sometimes I want to be able to relate to the heroine in the story. I want to feel what it is like to be her....I want to be able to dream her dreams and experience her happily ever after. I guess that is what I want more of....not too much to ask for, is it? lol

Dyanne: Thank you Rolanda

Until next month, everyone stay safe. To all who have contributed and haven’t seen your interview up yet, don’t worry it’s going to be put up. I’d still love to have more readers email me davisdyanne@aol.com. You may not have seen Rolanda’s answer as to whether or not the interview was painful but she enjoyed it. For real.

Dyanne
www.dyannedavis.com