1000 Likers Winner Post: Charissa Nelson Interview with Raine Miller

When we hit our 1000 likers last Feb 6, my partner and I decided to run an event as our way of thanking all our followers who have continuously supported us throughout this journey. We decided to run a giveaway that will encourage our followers to express their love and gratitude to 3 of our favorite authors, one of them is Raine Miller.

The winning post that we have chosen for Raine is from Charissa Nelson. Apart from the paperback copy of The Undoing of a Libertine and some swags, we have given Charissa the opportunity to ask questions to Raine. Let's check out her interview!

Self-serving libertine Jeremy Greymont likes his sex on the rough side and his women anonymous. Perfectly content milling along through life on an existence of courtesans and fine Scotch whisky, Jeremy has a naughty past and his own demons to contend with, but he’s run out of time with his grandfather regardless. Jeremy needs an heir—posthaste. The lovely Georgina seems like the perfect answer to his predicament and intrigues him like no woman ever before. Jeremy can’t wait to get started on the baby-making and is even willing to tone down his preference for the wild romps he’s always enjoyed. There’s always time to teach her about that later, right?

But Georgina's demons trump Jeremy's in so many ways. A brutal assault has left her damaged and vowing she can be wife to no man—not even Jeremy Greymont. What is a libertine to do?

Raine has done it again! His Perfect Passion was an amazing read, and The Undoing of a Libertine is everything I hoped for and more. Jeremy is all that you could want in a man. Romantic, passionate, naughty *grins*. And Georgina is a wonderfully written character. This book has the perfect amount of lust, romance, and steam along with a story that pulls you in from the beginning! Love it, Raine! Can't wait for the next one.

About Charissa Nelson:

I am a wife and mother of two beautiful girls, 5 and 8. I was born and raised in Missouri. I am a stay at home mom and plan to go back to school to finish my nursing degree in the fall. Reading is my favorite pastime and my girls have inherited my love for books. I have also recently started playing around with jewelry making. My dream would be to someday write a book of my own.

Raine Miller is a New York Times bestselling author who likes to write romantic stories pretty much every chance she gets. She has a handsome husband, and two amazing sons to keep her busy the rest of the time. Her boys know she likes to write stories, but gratefully have never asked to read any. Thank God!

Upcoming Events:

Boston Author Event - March 16, 2013

RT Book Lovers Convention - May 1-5, 2013

Romance Novel Convention - Aug 7-11, 2013

The Naughty Mafia Rocks Vegas - Aug 16-20, 2013

Hot Mojave Knights - Oct. 18-20, 2013

Upcoming Releases:

Eyes Wide Open (The Blackstone Affair #3) - May 14, 2013

The Rothvale Legacy - 2013

Unveiling the Muse - 2013

Novella for Ethan & Brynne - Christmas 2013

***Sexy Vampire Erotica Series 

Website: www.rainemiller.com

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raine-Miller-Romance/192424687520533?fref=ts

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Interview Excerpt

1. We all know the gorgeous David Gandy was your muse for Ethan. Did you have any men in mind when you were writing if Jeremy and Darius? 

Yes I did. For Darius my muse is a Spanish model named Oriol Elcacho. I saw his picture in an ad one day and knew he was the one. For Jeremy I needed a rougher looking kind of guy. He is not considered typically air is a sandy brown. Someone like a Josh Holloway would work for handsome and has a less refined look, also his Jeremy.

2. Do you have any ideas for future novels/series planned out after The Blackstone series is complete? 

Yes. After I write Blackstone #4 I'll be writing The Rothvale Legacy. This series is about Ivan and Gabrielle from Blackstone Affair.

3. Do you have any habits or quirks that help to awake your creative side while writing? A favorite snack? Or certain songs? 

I like to take walks in the hills behind my house. I think while I'm out and it really helps me to work through sticky plots or trouble areas for me in the books. Sometimes the perfect idea just comes and I have to repeat it in my head until I get back home. I have to rush up to my computer and write it down STAT. I do have a sunflower seed habit which is bad for me. I try to drink herbal tea as much as possible.

4. What is your favorite book or book series? 

Your favorite fictional book character? Lover Unbound by JR Ward. Vishous from Black Dagger Brotherhood.

5. When did you first know that you wanted to become an writer? 

Four years ago I just started writing my first story. I don't know why I did it, but there you go. I quickly got addicted to writing. It started with one scene. Then moved onto backstory. Then my goal was to just finish a single book. Then my goal changed to trying to get that book published. In the meantime I had started writing my 2nd story. The 2nd story (Darius & Marianne) was the first work to get a publishing contract.

6. Any advice for aspiring authors? 

It sounds dumb but you need to write. A person can talk about writing, take classes on writing, be in writing groups, critique groups, talk to other writers, but in the end, the only thing that will get you there is your ass in the chair writing your own stuff. It's something you need to do daily. Every single day.

7. Do you see any famous actresses, models, etc. as your leading ladies in your novels? 

A very young Andie MacDowell would be the perfect Marianne in my head. Georgina could be played perfectly by Clemence Poesy. And Brynne? Someone like Sarah Ann Macklin.

8. What events/book signings do you plan on attending in 2013? 

I'll be in Boston in March. RT Convention in May in Kansas City. Vegas in August and again in October. Richmond, Virginia in December.

9. If you had to pick one, what would be your favorite literary quote of all time? 

"I almost wish we were butterflies and lived but three summer days. Three such days with you, I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever contain." John Keats. 1819 in a letter to Fanny Brawne. They were engaged but he died at 25 years old from Tuberculosis, and sadly before they could marry.