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Today we have a great author with us.  Please help me welcome:

 Lorraine Nelson

Hi Lorraine, so great to have you here with us.  Can you tell our readers a little about yourself?

 I am a mother of three grown sons and now have six grandchildren. Love them all dearly. I love to write, read, garden, and bake goodies for the family.

What or who initially inspired you to become a writer?

I've always written in some form or another, short stories, poems, children's stories.  Even had a few published. J But it wasn't until I developed a bone infection and had my thumb amputated that I began to write for adults. Needing to get the flexibility back in that hand, I began typing random things, which soon bored me. One day, in February, 2009, I got an idea for a romance and began typing. I've been writing ever since.

What kind of research do you do for a novel and how extensive do you get?

I research as I need to. It can be pretty basic stuff, like pulling up a map to determine location, or can be pretty detailed. It all depends on the story.

Do you have a special place you like to do your writing? Such as an office, a spare room, the dining room table, your couch?

I have a home office of sorts. When I'm home, that's where I do all my writing. Otherwise, it's pen and paper.

As a reader, what types of works do you like to read and do you think they influence the genre/genres you write in?

I read just about anything, but my favorites have always been romance and suspense. To combine the two and create believable stories is my dream job. So yes, I suppose my love of reading has influenced my writing.

What is your favorite method of writing...as in laptop, desktop, Ipad or the old fashioned pencil and paper??  And do you plot out your story or go with the flow of your muse?

I have a desktop computer and prefer to write sitting in comfort at my desk. I'm a pantser. I do a brief GMC sheet to outline characters, conflicts, and plot, then run with it.

When you need a break or some time off from the trials of being a writer, what can you be found doing?

Reading, visiting with friends and family, gardening, cooking and/or baking.

Is there anything about yourself nobody knows that you would like to share with our readers??

Not especially. J Other than needing peace and quiet to write, I'm just me.

For fun, I have a few personal questions,  

Your Favorite 5 

1) Favorite color – purple, all shades

2) Favorite dessert – coconut cream pie

3) Favorite Season – Autumn, I love the changing panorama of colors.

4) Favorite sad song – I love country music, so there are quite a few.

5) Favorite Romantic movie – Dirty Dancing 

And a bonus, what is your ideal romantic vacation??

On a beach anywhere warm and sunny.

Where can our readers find you??

http://www.lorrainenelson.weebly.com

http://www.lorrainenelson.wordpress.com

http://www.facebook.com/LorraineNelson.Author

http://twitter.com/#!/lornelca

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5254629.Lorraine_Nelson

http://www.amazon.com/Lorraine-Nelson/e/B005XMAYFQ/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Is there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?

Her Unlikely Bodyguard released on the 15^th through Breathless Press and is available at:

http://www.breathlesspress.com/her-unlikely-bodyguard

http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-herunlikelybodyguard-830483-149.html

http://www.bookstrand.com/her-unlikely-bodyguard

http://www.amazon.com/Her-Unlikely-Bodyguard-ebook/dp/B008BT2YXS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1339808773&sr=1-1&keywords=her+unlikely+bodyguard

Blurb: 

A stalker who wants revenge…a past flame rekindled…Jemma Leigh's summer just got interesting.

***

Jemma Leigh Harding has drawn the attention of an unknown stalker and returns to her hometown of Somerville, a safe haven—or so she thinks—on the east coast of Canada. 

Theodore Garrity is the last person she expects to see, considering how easily he walked away from her after graduation to join the army.

Their past history involves secrets Jemma Leigh is hesitant to share. When it becomes clear the stalker has followed her home, Teddy becomes her unlikely bodyguard. Will the terror and past hurts separate them forever? Or will love blaze a fresh path for their future?

Excerpt:

Jemma Leigh returned to her research and left the men in the kitchen. A short while later, she heard careful footfalls as Ted made his way up the stairs to join her. "You finished with guard duty for now?"

"Could be that I came up here to do some hands-on bodyguard work."

"Oooh, I'm liking the sound of that, Teddy Bear." She loved it when they bantered back and forth like this, sexual innuendos abounding.

"And I'm becoming addicted to your charms, Jemma Love."

"Addicted speaks of something you crave over and over again. I'm loving the sound of that. Well, let's see about putting a little of my charm to work, shall we?" she suggested as she rose and went to meet him where he stood just inside the door.

"This is madness," he said between hot, smothering, impassioned kisses. "We should have our ever-lovin' heads examined."

"Later. We have more pressing issues right now," she declared as she pressed herself against him, the ridge of his erection pushing into the soft, tender skin of her belly. Standing back out of the way, she could see his shaft straining the seams of his jeans as it grew hard and ready for her.

"Too many clothes," he announced as he danced her inside then closed and locked the door.

As the lock snicked into place, Jemma Leigh started to undo her blouse, but his hands stilled hers as he requested, "Let me."

Every button released meant the slightest touch of his fingers as they brushed against her skin. Oh, sweet torment! His hands glided sensuously over her upper body as he guided the blouse over her shoulders and down her arms, letting it tangle at the cuffs, effectively trapping her hands behind her as his gaze continued a slow, carnal investigation of its own. Bypassing her bra, he swept his hands over her curves to rest at the juncture of her thighs. He grabbed her mound through her jeans and rubbed, gently at first, then harder, and harder still, until she was twisting and moaning, grinding her pelvis against the pressure of his hand, seeking some relief from the erotic torture he'd created.

Suddenly, he withdrew his hand, causing her to whimper in protest at being denied such pleasant sensations. Then she felt his hands at her waist, undoing the fastenings of her jeans, sliding inside to caress her hips as he worked the fabric down over her curves, baring all except the brief patch of curls hiding her pussy from view.

Running a finger along the inside edge of her thong while the other hand teased the valley between her butt cheeks, he had her body humming at a fevered pitch. Then her eyes shot open as he left her standing there, semi-nude and bereft of his touch, but he'd only put enough space between them to rid himself of his clothes, watching her all the while with an intensity that caused his eyes to resemble rich, malted chocolate.

He stood proud and erect in all his manly glory, and she couldn't take her eyes off him as he strode to the bed, pulling back the covers before returning for her. He swept away the rest of her clothing as he kissed her senseless. Then he picked her up and cradled her in his arms to carry her across the room, laying her down gently before lowering his body to rest beside her.

"You know, this is only the second time we've made love in a bed," he stated as he lay on his side facing her, his head propped on one hand while the other rested leisurely at her waist.

"Yes, I'm well aware of that, so let's get on with it," she teased. Taking his hand and moving it to her breast, she thrilled to his touch as he rubbed and massaged first one, then the other. She delighted in his sudden gasp as she took him firmly in hand to stroke the solid length of him.   

Seriously, I cannot wait to read this.  Thanks so much for sharing that excerpt. Now one last thing before we let you go.  Is there a favorite recipe you'd like to share with us?  I love to cook and I'm always looking for new recipes to try and share with our readers.

Here's one of my family's favorite snacking treats:

Whoopie Pies

1 cup white sugar

1 cup shortening

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup milk soured with 1 Tablespoon vinegar

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

4 Tablespoons cocoa

Mix and drop by tablespoonful onto greased pan. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 12 minutes.

Filling:

1/2 cup shortening

2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt

Mix together, then fold in 2 egg whites, beaten stiff.

When cool, spread filling on one cookie and sandwich together. Enjoy! 

That sounds yummy and I'm more than sure my kids will LOVE it!

Lorraine, thank you so much for being with us today and sharing some things about yourself and your newest release.

Readers, make sure you don't miss out on this one.  I know i'll be adding it to my kindle!!!

Until next time,

Happy reading

Krista