Pollygraph (interviews with erotica authors): Evan J Xavier
Why erotica?
It's fun, naughty and it helps release endorphins. ;-)
What kinds of erotica do you write?
Well my buddy and fellow author Brenda Cothern says it's "emotional, hot, steamy, kinky sex" erotica. I'd agree with that.
Tell us about your experiences as an erotica author. What have the big challenges and successes been?
I've written gay erotica since Dec 13, 2011 and it's been an interesting roller coaster ride. As for success I've had several books break the top 100 and my blog is seeing an increase in web traffic since December. The biggest challenge is having a 100% complete to-do list by the time my head hits my pillow.
Do you write in other genres, too?
Right now I'm focusing on Erotica, but I am working on YA gay paranormal romance. I'm about 18k in to the story.
Do the people around you know what you write? How have they reacted, or how would they react?
I've told a few close friends but I haven't provided them with my pen name. They're very opened minded and are happy that I'm enjoying what I do.
Tell us about your most recent titles.
My most recent titles are:
Fucking Uncle Jed. It takes place in the country during a family reunion. Josh and his recently divorced uncle have found themselves bored with the scenery and decide to go have some fun.
The 'L'. It takes place in Chicago. Zeddie has lusted over this guy who's been riding the train to downtown Chicago. But's he's too scared to make his move for fear of rejection. An incident happens and Zeddie's dream of hooking up with the hottie maybe become a reality.
Do you have a favourite, or favourites, among your stories?
Hmm. Roadside ASSistance and my Sin City Gay Erotic series.
How do you normally go about writing an erotic story? Is there much, ahem, research involved...?
Hmm, tons of research. I can't do too much research for fear of sleeping too much. But I try to space my research breaks out throughout the day. I scour the internet looking at hot guys for inspiration or heading over to my favorite video site to see what the kids are doing these days in the bedroom or barn. As for the process, I tend to make my cover first and drop my earphones on, put on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. For the sex scenes Rihanna takes the lead followed by a playlist I created that includes a mix of Seether, Staind, Kings of Leon, and Janet Jackson.
Do you have any favourite erotica authors?
I don't really read much erotica or erotic romance. It's a time thing. My Goodreads to-read list is in the 60s I believe. I have a lot to catch up on.
And finally, what can we expect to see from you soon?
I'm working on my gay paranormal series called Hot Head and more Stepcest titles of course.
More about Evan J Xavier:Gay Erotic Stories - http://evanjxavier.comAmazon - http://amazon.com/author/evanjxavieriBookstore - http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/evan-j.-xavier/id491288331?mt=11Barnes & Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/evan-j.-xavierTwitter - https://twitter.com/#!/EvanJXavier
It's fun, naughty and it helps release endorphins. ;-) What kinds of erotica do you write?
Well my buddy and fellow author Brenda Cothern says it's "emotional, hot, steamy, kinky sex" erotica. I'd agree with that.
Tell us about your experiences as an erotica author. What have the big challenges and successes been?
I've written gay erotica since Dec 13, 2011 and it's been an interesting roller coaster ride. As for success I've had several books break the top 100 and my blog is seeing an increase in web traffic since December. The biggest challenge is having a 100% complete to-do list by the time my head hits my pillow.
Do you write in other genres, too?
Right now I'm focusing on Erotica, but I am working on YA gay paranormal romance. I'm about 18k in to the story.
Do the people around you know what you write? How have they reacted, or how would they react?
I've told a few close friends but I haven't provided them with my pen name. They're very opened minded and are happy that I'm enjoying what I do.
Tell us about your most recent titles.
My most recent titles are:Fucking Uncle Jed. It takes place in the country during a family reunion. Josh and his recently divorced uncle have found themselves bored with the scenery and decide to go have some fun.
The 'L'. It takes place in Chicago. Zeddie has lusted over this guy who's been riding the train to downtown Chicago. But's he's too scared to make his move for fear of rejection. An incident happens and Zeddie's dream of hooking up with the hottie maybe become a reality.
Do you have a favourite, or favourites, among your stories?
Hmm. Roadside ASSistance and my Sin City Gay Erotic series.
How do you normally go about writing an erotic story? Is there much, ahem, research involved...?
Hmm, tons of research. I can't do too much research for fear of sleeping too much. But I try to space my research breaks out throughout the day. I scour the internet looking at hot guys for inspiration or heading over to my favorite video site to see what the kids are doing these days in the bedroom or barn. As for the process, I tend to make my cover first and drop my earphones on, put on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. For the sex scenes Rihanna takes the lead followed by a playlist I created that includes a mix of Seether, Staind, Kings of Leon, and Janet Jackson.
Do you have any favourite erotica authors?
I don't really read much erotica or erotic romance. It's a time thing. My Goodreads to-read list is in the 60s I believe. I have a lot to catch up on.
And finally, what can we expect to see from you soon?
I'm working on my gay paranormal series called Hot Head and more Stepcest titles of course.
More about Evan J Xavier:Gay Erotic Stories - http://evanjxavier.comAmazon - http://amazon.com/author/evanjxavieriBookstore - http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/evan-j.-xavier/id491288331?mt=11Barnes & Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/evan-j.-xavierTwitter - https://twitter.com/#!/EvanJXavier
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