Today,
we're doing something a little different. Fellow author Dina Redmon is stopping by to talk about her latest book!
Hello, Dina! It's great that you're visiting MLB. :)
Hi! Thank you for having me on your blog, Marie.
My pleasure, of course! So, let me ask a few questions since you're here...
All right.
Can you tell us a little about your book? When did it come out and where can we get it?
Chasing
Circumstance is not your typical romance. Amia, the main character is in the
40+ category and is a bit of a wild child until… well, until you read the book
to find out.;) I released this novel through Beau Coup Publishing in April of
last year. You can find it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Interesting!
So, what inspired you to write this book? How did you get into writing romance/erotica?
They
say to write what you know, so that’s what I did. It’s based on my own broken
heart. Any added information may ruin my reputation, so I choose to not say
anything else. Oh, hell, who am I kidding? My reputation is already what it is…
LOL!
(Winks.) So...what, do you feel, sets your book apart from other books in the genre?
That’s
easy…the age of the main character and the fact that it’s written in first
person perspective. Plus, since it’s based on my story and I’m a one of a kind
gal, well, that makes it a one of a kind story as well.
Wow, I am impressed that you're so brave, putting it all out there for the world to see.
So, give us a teaser or two of the book if you can.
Two of my very favorite things in
the whole world are hot cocoa and biscotti. When combined, the experience of
dipping the cookies in the thick, warm chocolate and munching on them relaxes
me. And today – I needed to relax. Taking my cup to the desk, I settled myself
in the chair and opened my laptop. Since my relationship with Stuart had ended,
the computer had been something I avoided. I connected it with him, I guess.
But no more – it was time to take the next step in my life.
So, I set up an online dating profile on Sizzling Singles to find what I
needed. Most of the men on these sites only wanted one thing anyway, and since
I was looking for the same thing, what did it matter where they came from?
Pushing a lock of hair from my eyes, I got down to business. “Let's see, Amia
Durant, forty years old, five foot six inches tall, red hair, green eyes and a
professional career. There, that should do it.” I posted my picture and waited
anxiously for the responses to start coming in.
During the evening, I made myself comfortable, watching a little TV and reading
a romance on my e-reader. No matter how involved I was in my book or a show, I
kept one ear open for that ‘ding’ which would tell me someone had taken notice
of my post. It didn’t take long before I received my first reply. A smile
crossed my face as I leapt from the couch, went to my desk, and pulled up the
man's profile to scan it. I thought it would be a good idea to take a test
drive before I jumped into a caravan of conquests. Gary Morgan looked to be the
perfect crash test dummy. He was forty-four years old, good looking without
being playboy handsome, and had been on the site for over a year. I knew that
would make him a bit desperate. I stared at his photo. He reminded me of an
older Tony Danza with his graying temples, soulful brown eyes and those
attractive dimples that framed his smile.
Retrieving my laptop, I nestled down in the couch and tucked my feet up under
me. This was going to be fun. “Hey, Amia, I was perusing the new members and
came across your picture and profile. I’m sure you hear this all the time, but
you’re beautiful. If you’re interested in chatting, please feel free to message
me back.” Gary’s message was so stereotypical I could’ve almost read it with my
eyes closed.
“Well, hello there, Gary. I hadn’t expected a response to my profile so
quickly. Thank you for your interest. Please call me and let's get to know
each other. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.” I typed in my phone
number, hit the send button, sat back and waited for the phone to ring. I know
it was a bit reckless for me to give out my phone number so early, but I was
ready to do this. Besides, I’d had enough of this online crap to last me a
lifetime, and cell phone numbers were easy enough to change if necessary.
3... 2... 1...ring. As if it were a scene written in a screenplay, the phone
rang on cue. This was going to be easy. We chatted for a bit and made plans to
meet at a restaurant near his office for dinner the following night.
Thanks for that riveting excerpt! I'm interested to see what happens next...
So,
I'm sure readers are curious about your next writing project. Can you
tell us what you've got cooking up now or is that a secret?
Secret?
Nope! I’m working on the sequel to my other novel, To Speak of It Again. I’m
beyond stoked about this too! It continues Maggie’s journey and introduces you
to a lot of the people she met along the way. You get a chance to hear all
their stories as well.
Sounds great!
Thanks so much for stopping by to tell us about Chasing Circumstance, Dina!
My pleasure!
Readers, you'll just have to pick up a copy of this erotic romance! ;)
Here is the blurb.
What
happens when you reach your breaking point?
Amia Durant was trying to figure that out.
At forty years old, Amia had it all. She worked for Millian’s, the third
highest ranking ad agency in the world, and though her career was her life, she
felt incomplete.
Turning to the internet for companionship, she meets Stuart Cairns. They laugh
together over shared stories and help heal one another from mutual pains.
After months of communication, Stuart asked Amia to be his. Doubt filled her
mind, but she knew she had to try. There was only one problem. He lived in
Scotland and she in New York.
An unexpected opportunity delivers Amia to Scotland and she finds herself
falling in love with him after spending a blissful weekend together before she
returned stateside.
Will this fairy tale continue or will it fizzle out in the waters of the ocean
between them?
(**Content Warning: Explicit language and graphical content. Intended for 18+
audience.)
About the Author:
Dina Redmon's passion for art consumes her life. With interests in a
myriad of different art mediums--writing, painting, sculpting, drawing,
tattooing, crocheting and so many more--she can usually be found working
on a project or five at any given time.
When she's not sitting
on her couch--with her laptop precariously balanced on her knee while
she writes--you never know where you might find her. Dina's travels
continue to take her all over the United States, collecting stories as
she goes. They say to write what you know and that's exactly what she
does.
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