Interview with Cover Model Jason Aaron Baca

Today I am interviewing cover model Jason Aaron Baca. Welcome Jason!

Let's talk about your covers.







What was the first cover you appeared on and how did this come about?











Jason - My first book cover was called "The Legend of Michael" by Lisa Renee Jones via Sourcebook Inc. It came about after I'd looked up who all the book cover artists were in the USA. She happened to live about 100 miles from where I was so this worked out perfectly. She booked me to her studio and took a hundred or so photos of me. It was a wonderful experience knowing the photos were getting used for a cover of a romance novel.

2.) If you could do a photo shoot anywhere in the world for a cover, where would you most want to go? What sort of shoot would it be?


Jason - I'd have to select somewhere awesome such as the Bahamas! The water is so bright blue out there. Problem is, I'd want to hurry up with the shoot so I can go snorkeling and be out there! I'd be so caught up in wanting to take it all in. And yes, it would be the typical romance novel which is what I do.
 
3.) Beyond romance novel cover shots, what other projects or jobs keep you busy?


Jason - Well I am also a fitness model for various workout magazines. What's good is both feed each other...  If I'm in good shape I still have to have a nice clear face with radiant skin tone for the romance novels. For the fitness modeling, you have to be in REALLY good shape. You don't need all that for romance novels but if you have it, all the better. I maintain good health year round through a balanced diet & ferocious exercise routine. I believe each day is a new day. I look at me and then I tell myself what I see.. I tell myself you ain't seen the best of me yet, give me time I'll make you forget the rest!
When I workout I know I've got more in me, and I can set it free... That I can shoot straight to the top once I unlock that door in me.

4.) What's one question you wish an interviewer would ask you?


Jason - Well the question that I get asked a lot but LOVE to answer is what I do to get such radiant supple skin?


Well what I do is I begin in the bath tub with a relaxing and soothing bubble bath where I combine aloe, chamomile, ginkgo, cocoa, flaxseed, jojoba, Vitamin E and patchouli with minerals to create a wondrous indulgence.

 

After bathing, I use an almond shea butter scrub which is designed to heal and rejuvenate the skin. For my face I use a grape seed extract facial peel which I leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. After I remove the peel I use an exfoliating facial scrub followed by a toning wash. Then Olay's age defying moisturizing bar which really locks in the moisture.

After I step out of the shower, I apply a daily tone brightening complex which contains an spf of at least 15. Then Beverly Hills Advanced Youth Recovery Creme followed by Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizer. I let that set for 2-3 minutes while I get changed then return to the bathroom and apply moisturizer than an anti-aging balm around the eyes then a final face protector which is a daily defense against environmental aggressors.
 
5.) If you wrote a book, what would it be about?



Jason - well I've wrute 3. The first 2 were on my expereinces as a model. They can be bought at any Barnes and Noble or Amazon. Journey of a Male Model (2004) & Overexposed (2007)


6.) This question is almost always asked in interviews because your fitness level is beyond the average persons. What is your exercise routine and what sort of nutrition plan do you follow to achieve and maintain your level of fitness?


Jason - Well thank you for the compliment! Well I devote 1 hour per day to my body with fitness. I stretch every day, perform a rigerous workout routine in the evening and live inside a balanced "low fat" diet. I stick to the rules. I know that if I eat a piece of chocolate it will only make me ugly or cause a blemish on my skin. I only allow food to pass my lips that will make my muscles grow and skin glow.

 
7.) If you could share three simple fitness tips the average romance reader could do every day to stay healthy, what would they be?


Jason - 1) Eat MORE of the right foods. Just watching how much you eat isn't enough esp if you are having chips and dips.
2)Take one day at a time, each day is a new life. Will you make proper food selections this day? And just because you made bad food decisions yesterday doesn't mean you have to throw in the towel and make them from here on out! One day to the next.
3) Toss the fat loss pills in the garbage.. If you want to get a good body long term, you have to earn it... ON YOUR OWN.. Not with a short term pill that you'll end up getting liver disease from.
 
8.) It's your birthday dinner and the calories don't count. What's on the menu and what are you drinking?


Jason- Well I'll start with the arugula caesar salad with grilled anchovies and freshly picked basil on top. Then the swordfish meatloaf in an onion marmalade sauce. I also enjoy frogras' with a thick pumpkin soup garnished with a dash of fresh parsley.
 
9.) Describe the perfect romantic evening:


Jason - At home with lobster tails enjoying watching the food channel and having the best foot massage possible.
 
10.) Please share one unusual fact about your or your life:


Jason - Well my nails grow FAST! I am constantly having to clip them to perfection.
 
Eight Quickie questions:
 
1.) Watching the sunset or watching the stars?


Jason- Oh watching the stars.. There might be a UFO to see.
 

2.) The beach or the mountains?


Jason - The beach, its just great for the skin.
 

3.) Primitive camping or luxury hotel?


Jason - Camping... I've done a ton of the luxury hotels. Camping seems like the thing to do.
 

4.) Snow skiing or water skiing?


Jason - Water skiing
 

5.) Favorite movie: Jason - Dumb & Dumber
 

6.) Best book you ever read:


Jason - Tony Robbins Unlimited Power
 

7.) Fav. Sport to play: Baseball
 

8.) Fav. Sport to watch: Baseball
 
Thank you for visiting with me today. It's been fun getting to know you. Before we say goodbye, how can fans stay up to date on your latest news? Do you have any news or announcements to share?


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