Welcome to my Parlor: Tonya Kinzer!!

It's been a while since I've brought you a new author here at the parlor, but I am sooooo excited to introduce you all to the extremely talented Tonya Kinzer.  If you follow erotica (which I know you do since you're reading this blog) then you've definitely heard of Tonya and her Boss's Pet series.  But on the off chance yo haven't, you have NO idea what you're missing! 
Okay, I'll stop jabbering. Tonya's in the chair and all set to get tatted. Time to drip some INK! 
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Sable:  Welcome to the Parlor, Tonya! Thanks so much for being here.  Can you tell the readers a bit about yourself?
Tonya:  I'm the sweetheart next door, ofcourse! The woman you'd least expect to write the kind of stories you only readin the privacy of your own home or on your Kindle/Nook so no one else knowswhat you're reading…so no one else knows you read because you enjoy wearingthose damp thongs! *gasp* I'm the only one who knows WHY you read thoseforbidden words in private! Pssst…your secret is safe with me, hon!
Sable: Damp thongs, indeed!  Especially after reading your series,*wink, wink* but I'm getting ahead of myself. Tell us about your book.  What was the inspiration, and how did you get started as awriter?     Tonya: I'll start with how I got started asa writer. That was so many years ago, I've forgotten how long ago but I gottired of reading some of the sappy novels out there 25 years ago and thought Icould do at least as good as they did. I began putting words to the page andsoon a few stories emerged but it wasn't until four years ago that I decided toself publish and I love it!     My inspiration was my husbandbecause he just makes me feel beautiful and sexy every single day.  That alone makes for many plot lines toburst into full blown stories with characters that will create a need withinYOU and make you NEED to keep reading until you reach the end, panting andwanting more!    Because I know you all will wantmore, I decided to create The Boss's Pet series to keep the romance going, inand out of the office. I will pull you into the stories with Nick and Sondrauntil you can't stand that YOU are not Sondra…or perhaps Nick for our malereaders. You are going to beg forthat same feeling that Sondra feels every time a Dom touches her, orders her toher knees or blindfolds her for an unknown adventure! Do I have your attentionyet?
Sable: Yes, I'm sure that added a few more damp thongs to the audience! What do youthink is trending in the genre? And do you write for the market or more foryourself?
Tonya:  I think erotica is becoming the newromance read for those readers who need more than just sexual tension in theirstories.  Most readers will saythey're romance readers but many can't wait to privately open their Kindle orNook, or head to their computers, to read our spicy erotica that makes theirjuices seep and creates an image in their mind of having wild sex with theirpartners. Those are the readers I write for! The reader who wants to experiencethe secret fantasy and get the nerve to ask for what they want!      I write for myself and write what I enjoyreading, for the most part, but I also write for the reader who says 'I wish Ihad the guts to ask my partner to do thatto me!'
Sable:  Completely agree with you about erotica being the new romance.  You can only read so many romance novels before you're wondering "when's somebody gonna get laid already?" Or maybe that's just me...*shrugs*.  How do youknow when you're done and the story on the page is the one you want released?
Tonya:  I get that 'ahh' feeling when I knowI've written enough to get the reader to the point of climax (in the story)that satisfies them with the plot yet I also leave them with an open ending sothey crave the next book!
Sable: Can you describe your typical writing day?      Tonya: The first thing I dois grab a coffee and head to my office and computer. Hubby is one who needs toread the paper first. I read the paper before I head to bed, always have. Iread email while I'm waking up and check FaceBook and Twitter to see what's happening.That could take an hour or two, then I market and tweet. I can tell in my salesnumbers if I don't tweet for a day or two so yes, it does make a difference ifyou're not on Twitter! Trust me! I have author interviews on my blog each weekso I get those ready on Saturdays. During the week I could be on several otherblogs as a guest. I try to write in the afternoon but if I have to head to theoffice for my day job, I may not write until the evening. My days seldom arethe same.
Sable: That is so true. Newbies, I know you're lurking, Twitter is a marketing must!  Okay, Tonya, do you INK in other genres? If so, which ones and which is your favorite?        Tonya: Yes, I write in other genresbut keep them separate and one genre reader will not know that I write in atotally different genre.  I writeunder pen names due to my day job and my children. I think they'd drop in theirtracks if they knew their mother or favorite author wrote in this genre.Erotica is a special readership and I love it! Every book is a challenge to seeif I can accomplish the task of getting my reader on the edge of their seat andas close to cumming as one can get by just reading words on a page.
Sable:  What's next from the wonderfully naughty mind of Tonya?      Tonya: I'm working on book four in the series and Sondra willbecome brave enough to start giving the orders for a change. She'll be in chargeand the men in her life will be on their knees, so to speak! I won't ruin itbut I think my readers will enjoy book four just as much as the others. Will itbe the final book in the series? I haven't made that decision yet.
Sable: Nice spin! The student becomes the teacher ;) Is there anything you absolutely must have in order to write?
Tonya: My coffee in the morning,water or wine at night. If I'm feeling extra sexy in the morning, Bailey'sworks best in my coffee! Music plays a big role when I'm writing and creates amood all its own, depending on what part of the story I'm working on.
Sable: Okay, let's talk a bit about the writing process.  Are you aplotter or a pantser?       Tonya: I'm a pantser - I tried once toplot out what I was going to write, but the characters usually tap my shoulderand let me know that's not what they have in mind in that part of the story. Imay write out a few basic scene plots of where I want to take the story but tosay I write an outline…..no! Never have, doubt I ever will, but my way worksfor me!

Sable:  Are your books plot driven or character driven? And how do you come up with characters?       Tonya: I would have to say plot driven because I give each book a plot that will be reached before the end of the book. I hope my readers can become as strong as my characters and get the nerve to ask their partners for what they really want out of a relationship. Too many of them satisfy their partner while accepting that their needs are not as important. That has to change for women everywhere! We matter and our needs matter!
Characters are always visiting me and I love it! My mind has always had little stories going on with many different characters so writing came easy for me when I started.

Sable: Yes, those characters are great company.  Especially when they rouse you from a deep sleep and demand you write. :) What would you say makes a good love scene? Do they come easy for you?      Tonya: Sexual tension, all fivesenses, reader involvement and one point of view most of the way through thescene. This is one area the author can't head hop. That confuses the reader,makes them go back to re-read paragraphs and then they get frustrated becausethe scene is too hard to follow.
Tension between the characters comesfirst in everything. I love making my characters crave the other and thinkabout what they want to do. I enjoy sex scenes and they aren't hard for me to write,but the characters have to satisfy each other for me or show me that later onthey will both be satisfied. I also love to taunt the reader and loveenvisioning those wonderful one-handed readers out there! *wink* I write for you!

Sable:  All of you out there with sticky fingers, (or stuck Kindle buttons and smeared Nook screens), yep, she's talking to you! *giggles* Tonya, how much research goes into your stories?
Tonya: Readers are smart and theywill write to us if we haven't done our research. Don't assume for one minutethat you can write about something without the research taking place. We can'tuse all the information we uncover in our research but it leads us to writebetter when we understand the plots we take on…the why, the where and the how.
Sable: I'm going to jump in here and put on my "evil Sable" hat—actually, "take off the good Sable hat" is more appropriate. It takes months to write a book and to get your story across is usually done in thousands of words.  Can you sum it up for us in one sentence.      Tonya: My books will help you realizethat what you want from a relationship can be yours just by asking for what youwant from your partner.
Sable: Hear that people? It's not how you ask but what you ask.  Words from the wise :) Back to writing, what are your favorite and least favorite parts?         Tonya: The favorite part of writingis getting the scenes out of my head and onto paper and to watch my world andcharacters come alive. The least favorite is being interrupted by everydaythings that don't allow me to write when and how long I want to.
Sable: Aww, hell, I'm so FaceBook-minded I was looking for a "like" button on that answer! Speaking of Social Networking, how do you approach marketing and promo? Have any tips you're willing to share?       Tonya: I love the marketing aspect ofwriting. Marketing is time-consuming but is a necessary part of the publishingbusiness. As writers, we have to take responsibility for getting our name infront of readers, whether you're self published or sign a contract.  You must have an author website, a blogwhether separate or part of your website, a FaceBook page, tweet on Twitter,comment on blogs and other FaceBook pages so readers can see your name andwebsite link out there. It never ends but one has to make time for writing oncethe marketing starts. I can spend an entire day marketing and not write. Toomany of those kinds of days and your writing will fall behind! I enjoy creatingmy covers and book marks, which leads me to another marketing tip - get yourbook marks or post cards to other authors who pass them out.  My blog has an address to send your bookmarks to so they get distributed in goodie bags and in front of readers!
Sable: True and true! I often hear the best marketing is writing your next book. Keep INKing :) Now that you're published, what advice would you giveyour novice writing self?      Tonya: I would have created a writingschedule earlier and stick to it because now I have to remind myself to writeand not market all the time. I love chatting with readers - doing several guestblog spots can be time consuming too but that is where you meet several of yourreaders. They love to chat with you so don't forget they're out there.
Sable: Last bit of advice for the newbies?        Tonya: Ask for reviews andinterview/guest spots on blogs. Many authors are looking for guest authors andmany also enjoy helping those new authors get a chance to be in front of readers.Get your website up, Facebook, Twitter, blog, and get your name out there bycommenting and tweeting! Find a good critique partner who will help readthrough for errors and give pointers. Read your work out loud. If it doesn'tread smooth for you, it won't read smooth for your readers! Learn POV and striveto stay in it. Head hopping makes the reader dizzy and/or they'll toss the bookagainst the wall! I have a few articles on my website for new readers and enjoyhelping where I can.

Sable: I can totally attest to that fact. Tonya granted me my very first interview on her blog and has since connected me with so many other authors who are helping authors!  Thanks so much, Tonya, for stopping by the Parlor and tatting my place with your wisdom!!  Looking forward to book 4 in The Boss's Pet Series!!
Readers, be sure to check out Tonya's really hot reads and connect with her via any method below!  AND there's a CONTEST!!! That's right. A lucky commenter will win a $15 gift card good for Amazon, B&N, or Allromance ebook bucks! Winner chosen at random by Tonya on Sunday, October 2! So start talking :)
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About TONYA KINZER:
Tonya Kinzer is a self-published romance author whose booksare quickly climbing the charts at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. If you'relooking for a romance with a little more spice than the average hot read, youwon't want to miss taking a look at her work. She writes erotic romance forreaders who love to become a silent character within the story! You will bepulled into scenes to partake of the activities along the lines of soft bondageand Dom/sub relationships, to feel what her characters feel and taste what theytaste...strong sexual desires much like your own! Be prepared to enter a worldyou'll not want to leave and can't wait to get back to…worlds where newsubmissives and demanding Doms entice you to read more!
Her series, The Boss's Pet, will take you on a journeyalongside Nick and Sondra as they venture into a lifestyle that pulls themdeeper into a world of sensuality and submission. You'll not want to miss anyof the books in this series so stay locked on her website to know when the nextbooks get released.
When she isn't writing, she's the pet for her own Boss,where she works a few days a week. Her day job is seasonal so this allows herto write during the off season as well as design covers, websites, and promoitems. She also enjoys helping other authors where she can with their editingand being a critique partner when time allows.
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