So I think that there's a large segment of the romance readership that can and do identify with my "different" heroines, who are sometimes more like them than are the "normal" ultra beautiful, and perfect size ten heroine found in traditional romances.
In Bloodlust II, not only do you explore a black heroine in love with a white male, but
you tackle such delicate issues as multiple partners, group sex and voyeurism by
making it part of the vampire culture. Did you specifically create your vampires as a
vehicle to explore such topics, or as with my own writing, did it just develop, as an
outgrowth of who and what your characters are?
As I said, I allow my characters to determine everything about themselves, so what you
read in Bloodlust and Bloodlust II is the way my characters wanted their stories to go.
As a romance novelist, multiple partners was the furthest thing from my mind or
intentions when I began writing Bloodlust. MIkhel and Serge just took off and began
taking paths much different from the ones I had planned for them. After trying to resist,
I gave in and let them have their way. ;-0.
Where did you get your ideas for your vampires?
I've always loved vampires. I've seen nearly every vampire movie ever made--several
times. And I've always loved writing romances. Merging my two loves together came
naturally once I discovered a forum (epublishing) that would allow me the latitude to
write books I'd always wanted to. When I used to watch Forever Knight, I always
wanted more romance. So when I began writing vampire novels, making their
romances rather than horror, was a natural process for me.
Did your idea of the Feast of Indulgence, have anything to do with the Vulcan Pon
Farr?
As a Star Trek Fan I am aware of Pon Farr, but it didn't factor into my creation of the
Feast of Indulgence (at least not on a conscious level). When the idea for the feast
came up, I was looking for a vehicle that would allow my vampires to be a little wicked
with other women after they're met their bloodlust (while still appearing hero-like). The
