Lucy Felthouse Interview of Epicness with Epic Sauce
Today, I have the fabulous Lucy Felthouse on my blog answering some fun questions and talking about her new books. I'm very excited because Lucy will be featured with me in Rachel Kramer Bussel's newest erotica anthology, Best Bondage Erotica 2012, which came out in most stores for e-book and print December 7th. So go pick up a copy!
Why did you get started writing?
I honestly can't remember. I've been writing from a veryyoung age, then for publication since 2006. I first wrote erotica on a dare andstarted sending work off when I became interested in the genre as a reader,too. Now, each new publication spurs me on to write more. That and thedeadlines, of course!
What was the first real joy you had when writingprofessionally?
It would have to be my first acceptance, which was for thenow-defunct Scarlet Magazine. I was incredibly excited that someone wanted topublish me and pay for my work! Thankfully, several years down the line,publishers are still accepting my work, but it's still exciting each and everytime.
What was/is your biggest pitfall?
Discipline. I can be very easily distracted while writing,but I'm getting better. As my writing now makes up a part of my income, I findit easier to stay focused because if I don't write, I'll make less money!
What did you learn while writing?
All kinds of things. I hope that I've improved in mywriting, and will continue to do so. I've also learned things about sexuallifestyles that I haven't taken part in, but have researched for my work. Inthis line of work it pays to be open minded, which luckily I am. I'm also veryinquisitive so I love to learn new things, anyway.
What's your favorite sexual position to write?
I don't have one. Writing for me is about the story and thecharacters rather than the mechanics. They just seem to come naturally as Istart getting the words down on the page. I don't plan ahead, and certainlywhen it comes to sex scenes I just let the characters do their thing and seewhat happens.
What's your favorite genre to read?
I couldn't choose just one. I read erotica and eroticromance the most as that's what I write, but I also love paranormal, chick lit,horror and crime.
If you could be one fairytale character for aday who would it be?
Oh, that's easy. That would be Snow White because she gets to star along the divine ChrisHemsworth in the upcoming film, SnowWhite and the Huntsman. :D
Who are your author inspirations?
I don't think I really have any. I have tons of authors thatI love to read, but my inspiration comes from being published and havingreaders that (hopefully) enjoy my work.
Socks or Slippers?Both – it's cold in the UK!
Handcuffs or fuzzy tickler?Ooh, handcuffs. Mainly because I don't likebeing tickled. I find it annoying, rather than erotic
Where do you see yourself in a year as anauthor?
In a year, I would hope to have a couple of novella-lengthpieces released (up until now my releases have been short stories) and be wellon my way to writing a novel.
What are your new releases?
The past few months have been really busy in terms ofreleases. October and November saw several releases, a mixture of anthologyappearances and standalone titles:· A Menu with a Difference
· Brick Dust & Bedsprings
· Love Through Time
· Weekend at Wilderhope Manor
· Immoral Views
· Explicit EncountersAnd December sees the release of Crimes of Passion fromXcite Books, and Best Bondage Erotica 2012 from Cleis Press, both of whichfeature stories I wrote.For more info on all these titles, check out this page on mywebsite: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/
What are you working on now?
I recently completed my longest piece to date, a novella forone of my publishers, so I'm working on edits for that. I'm also working on anovella that I've been promising to another publisher for quite some time, sofingers crossed they accept it!
Will a weekend in a luxuryhotel make Annette's deepest fantasies come true?
When Jed and Annette spend a weekend in a luxury hotel, they'replanning to take full advantage of the hot tub and large bed – preferably witha third party. Annette's never been with another woman before, but she's eagerto experience some Sapphic delight. When the couple meets waitress Tamara atthe restaurant they're lunching at, they agree she's perfect in many ways; butis she on the menu?Excerpt and buy links here: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/a-menu-with-a-difference/
Lucy is a graduate of the University of Derby, where shestudied Creative Writing. During her first year, she was dared to write anerotic story - so she did. It went down a storm and she's never looked back.Lucy has had stories published by Cleis Press, Noble Romance, Ravenous Romance,Summerhouse Publishing, Sweetmeats Press and Xcite Books. She is also theeditor of Uniform Behaviour and Seducing the Myth. Find out more at http://www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk. Youcan also find her on Facebookand Twitter.
Why did you get started writing?
I honestly can't remember. I've been writing from a veryyoung age, then for publication since 2006. I first wrote erotica on a dare andstarted sending work off when I became interested in the genre as a reader,too. Now, each new publication spurs me on to write more. That and thedeadlines, of course!
What was the first real joy you had when writingprofessionally?
It would have to be my first acceptance, which was for thenow-defunct Scarlet Magazine. I was incredibly excited that someone wanted topublish me and pay for my work! Thankfully, several years down the line,publishers are still accepting my work, but it's still exciting each and everytime.
What was/is your biggest pitfall?
Discipline. I can be very easily distracted while writing,but I'm getting better. As my writing now makes up a part of my income, I findit easier to stay focused because if I don't write, I'll make less money!
What did you learn while writing?
All kinds of things. I hope that I've improved in mywriting, and will continue to do so. I've also learned things about sexuallifestyles that I haven't taken part in, but have researched for my work. Inthis line of work it pays to be open minded, which luckily I am. I'm also veryinquisitive so I love to learn new things, anyway.
What's your favorite sexual position to write?
I don't have one. Writing for me is about the story and thecharacters rather than the mechanics. They just seem to come naturally as Istart getting the words down on the page. I don't plan ahead, and certainlywhen it comes to sex scenes I just let the characters do their thing and seewhat happens.
What's your favorite genre to read?
I couldn't choose just one. I read erotica and eroticromance the most as that's what I write, but I also love paranormal, chick lit,horror and crime.
If you could be one fairytale character for aday who would it be?
Oh, that's easy. That would be Snow White because she gets to star along the divine ChrisHemsworth in the upcoming film, SnowWhite and the Huntsman. :D
Who are your author inspirations?
I don't think I really have any. I have tons of authors thatI love to read, but my inspiration comes from being published and havingreaders that (hopefully) enjoy my work.
Socks or Slippers?Both – it's cold in the UK!
Handcuffs or fuzzy tickler?Ooh, handcuffs. Mainly because I don't likebeing tickled. I find it annoying, rather than erotic
Where do you see yourself in a year as anauthor?
In a year, I would hope to have a couple of novella-lengthpieces released (up until now my releases have been short stories) and be wellon my way to writing a novel.
What are your new releases?
The past few months have been really busy in terms ofreleases. October and November saw several releases, a mixture of anthologyappearances and standalone titles:· A Menu with a Difference
· Brick Dust & Bedsprings
· Love Through Time
· Weekend at Wilderhope Manor
· Immoral Views
· Explicit EncountersAnd December sees the release of Crimes of Passion fromXcite Books, and Best Bondage Erotica 2012 from Cleis Press, both of whichfeature stories I wrote.For more info on all these titles, check out this page on mywebsite: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/
What are you working on now?
I recently completed my longest piece to date, a novella forone of my publishers, so I'm working on edits for that. I'm also working on anovella that I've been promising to another publisher for quite some time, sofingers crossed they accept it!
Will a weekend in a luxuryhotel make Annette's deepest fantasies come true?
When Jed and Annette spend a weekend in a luxury hotel, they'replanning to take full advantage of the hot tub and large bed – preferably witha third party. Annette's never been with another woman before, but she's eagerto experience some Sapphic delight. When the couple meets waitress Tamara atthe restaurant they're lunching at, they agree she's perfect in many ways; butis she on the menu?Excerpt and buy links here: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/a-menu-with-a-difference/
Lucy is a graduate of the University of Derby, where shestudied Creative Writing. During her first year, she was dared to write anerotic story - so she did. It went down a storm and she's never looked back.Lucy has had stories published by Cleis Press, Noble Romance, Ravenous Romance,Summerhouse Publishing, Sweetmeats Press and Xcite Books. She is also theeditor of Uniform Behaviour and Seducing the Myth. Find out more at http://www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk. Youcan also find her on Facebookand Twitter.
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