Today we have Nona Raines with us :)
Hi Nona, can you tell
us a little about yourself??
Hi Krista! Thanks so much for letting
me join you today.
I'm a former librarian (though once a
librarian, always a librarian, I think) who now writes naughty romances. While
my books incorporate quite a bit of heat, I also hope that they touch peoples'
hearts. In my private life, I live with my dangerous pit bull Iris (she just
might lick you to death) and four cats who think they're in charge and they
only keep me around to open the cans of Fancy Feast.
What or who initially
inspired you to become a writer?
It was
something I always wanted to do. I had inspiration from many sources: my
parents, who were both great readers and always made sure we children had
access to many books; a number of teachers who encouraged my early efforts; and
other authors whose work I enjoyed.
What kind of research
do you do for a novel and how extensive do you get?
I read
books, scour the internet, talk to people. Research is fascinating. I try to do
enough to bring realism to the story without getting too technical. One could
easily "get lost" in it and never get around to writing!
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 often
write on my living room sofa with the dog curled up beside me or on my bed
upstairs with a cat on either side. They're my muses J!
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 love
reading all kinds of books—nonfiction, mystery and of course romance. Though I
write erotic romance, I enjoy all types of love stories, from sexy to sweet.
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 love my
laptop! The poor thing gets cranked up in the morning and doesn't get shut down
until late in the evening. Though when I'm plotting, I find good old pen and
ink is a real help. I do plot, but the plot often changes as I progress.
When you need a break
or some time off from the trials of being a writer, what can you be found
doing?
Hanging out
with my pets, reading, watching movies. Occasionally I have been known to
clean.
Is there anything
about yourself nobody knows that you would like to share with our readers??
When I was a
kid I got my tongue stuck on a frozen flag pole, just like in "A Christmas
Story". Nobody triple dog dared me, I just was just dumb enough to come up
with it myself. I got free, but did end up leaving a little bit of me behind on
the pole, lol.
For fun, I have a few
personal questions,
Your Favorite 5
1) Favorite color –
They're all so pretty I can never make up my mind.
2) Favorite dessert –
Homemade lemon meringue pie
3) Favorite Season -
Autumn
4) Favorite sad song- The
sextette from "Lucia di Lammermoor"
5) Favorite Romantic
movie – The Enchanted Cottage (an oldie but goodie)
And a bonus, what is
your ideal romantic vacation??
Hey, let me
find a partner first, lol!
Amazon author page: amazon.com/author/nonaraines
Is there an upcoming or current release you would
like to share with us today and where can we find it?
This is from my recent release
Uncollared, from Loose Id:
Submissive Mia Manetti is devastated when her first Master uncollars her just as she was hoping for a permanent relationship with him. Trying to move on, she agrees to sub for a powerful and sexy new Dom.
Chess Ryan has wanted Mia from the first moment he saw her at Club Restraint, but it was always "hands off" because she belonged to his friend Philip. Now, thanks to that friend's maneuvers, Mia is finally his. But only for a little while.
Mia finds it increasingly difficult to keep her feelings in check as she experiences erotic delights with Master Chess, sensual and sexual fantasies that she's never known before. Is she setting herself up for another heart ache?
Guilt, secrets and misplaced pride all keep Chess and Mia from being completely honest with each other. As they connect sexually and emotionally, they realize their relationship has grown too serious to be called "play". How far are they willing to go as Master and slave?
Uncollared is available at:
Submissive Mia Manetti is devastated when her first Master uncollars her just as she was hoping for a permanent relationship with him. Trying to move on, she agrees to sub for a powerful and sexy new Dom.
Chess Ryan has wanted Mia from the first moment he saw her at Club Restraint, but it was always "hands off" because she belonged to his friend Philip. Now, thanks to that friend's maneuvers, Mia is finally his. But only for a little while.
Mia finds it increasingly difficult to keep her feelings in check as she experiences erotic delights with Master Chess, sensual and sexual fantasies that she's never known before. Is she setting herself up for another heart ache?
Guilt, secrets and misplaced pride all keep Chess and Mia from being completely honest with each other. As they connect sexually and emotionally, they realize their relationship has grown too serious to be called "play". How far are they willing to go as Master and slave?
Uncollared is available at:
Reviews:
A Recommended Read!
"This book grabbed me from the first page." Four and a half kinks,
Kinky Book Reviews
"If you
love an evocatively written book with real people that enjoy a BDSM
relationship, then this one is for you." Four and a half stars, Long and
Short Reviews (Erotic Romance)
Do you have a favorite recipe you'd like to
share? I like to cook and am always
looking for new recipes to try and share but it's totally up to you.
I have a great recipe for homemade
cranberry sauce that's a beautiful accompaniment to anyone's holiday turkey.
Just pick over and rinse a bag of cranberries, then toss them into a pot with
one cup of juice (either orange or cranberry is a good choice) and one cup of
maple syrup. Let it all simmer until the berries have popped and the mixture
thickens. Skim off any foam that may bubble up. Once the sauce has cooled, add
one cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. Delicious!
Thanks again for having me here!
Hot Contemporary Romance
Edgy ~ Emotional ~ Erotic
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Until next time, happy reading !!
Krista
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