Nocturnal Journal–Mandy M. Roth

Marketing with Mandy ~ Christine d’Abo

Q: Tell us a little about your experience with Ellora’s Cave.

A: I’d discovered Ellora’s Cave as a reader a few years ago. One of the Toronto Romance Writers had sold her first book to them and I wanted to check it out. Wow! The stories were engaging, the sex was hot, and every hero I wanted to take home with me! It was then that I realized those were the types of stories I wanted to tell. I submitted my first book to Ellora’s Cave in November 2005 and a year later I had a contract. I was stunned and thrilled all at the same time. As a writer, my experience has been absolutely wonderful. My editor has taught me a lot in a very short time, and all of the EC authors are extremely friendly and helpful.

Q: Could you tell us a bit about your latest release?

A: My debut novel is called The Bond That Ties Us. It is a futuristic romance about a Haylie, the new security chief of the Eurus colony. She arrives only to become overwhelmed with sexual desire for no apparent reason. That is until Kamran, alien ambassador of the Briel people shows up. They instantly realize the connection that’s formed between them, but refuse to acknowledge the bond or else they will be forced to leave and return to Briel. When the colony is attacked by an alien force, they have to ignore their growing attraction and work together to save the colony.

Q: What’s your favorite genre to write in and why?

A: I have had a love of science fiction and fantasy since I saw Star Wars as I was a kid. Ever since then I’ve had my head stuck in the clouds. When I discovered romance novels as a teenager I was floored by the characters that were being portrayed in these stories. At the time, I thought this was an either or situation for my reading. I can’t tell you how excited I was when I found that not only I can read these genre blended stories, that they were HOT too! Futuristic novels let me have the best of both worlds. I’m ecstatic that there are other people out there who enjoy them as well.

Q: Why do you like writing romance/erotica?

A: I think that one of the great aspects of romance is what happens to people when they are in an intimate situation. The bedroom (kitchen, closet, field, space ship, etc.) is the one place where we have to be honest with ourselves and with our partners if we want to make a relationship work. Writing erotic romance lets me push my characters to another level, showing them at their most vulnerable. It’s not just about the sex act, but what the impact of that act it.

Q: Can you tell us a little about your current WIP’s?

A: Ah, where to start! I’ve just finished a joint writing project with fellow EC author Renee Field. It’s a Halloween novel that we’ve tentatively titled Sweet and Sexy Spells. I’ve also recently submitted a contemporary novel about a woman who stumbles upon a genie in a bottle while on vacation, called All Bottled Up. Currently, I’m putting the finishing touches on Perfect Match, another futuristic set on Mars four hundred years in the future.

LINKS:
www.christinedabo.com
www.christinedabo.com/blog
www.myspace.com/christinedabo
Email: christine@christinedabo.com

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