Sylvia Ryan and Being Amber on Erotic Notions

Tell us 6 things about yourself.1.      I am independent, 
2.       And submissive.
3.   I am hopelessly in love, 4.    And deeply devoted to my husband. 5.   I am a survivor, 6.    And now help others to survive.

Was there a moment when you first thought "I'm a writer."?It hasn’t happened yet, but I think it’s starting to sink in and become more...’real’. My fifth manuscript, Being Sapphire, has just been accepted for publication, and that is mind-blowing to me. I’m beginning to realize the first few books weren’t a fluke. So, yeah, I’m just now starting to think of myself as a writer.
What genre(s) do you write in?My First two books were in the erotic romance/ménage/dystopian genres.  This new release, Being Amber is erotic romance as well, but with a heave emphasis on BDSM.
Have many books have you written? List names of published books?Saved by One, Shared by Two   (Siren Publishing, 2011)Seduced by Three   (Siren Publishing, 2012)Being Amber   (Lyrical Press, April 2013)Friday Afternoon   (Lyrical Press, Expected release Sept. 2013)Being Sapphire   (Lyrical Press, Expected release Feb. 2014)

What is your favourite moment in the story (one that doesn’t give away any secrets)One of my favorite moments of Being Amber is a conversation the hero, Xander, has with his mother. She gives him a different perspective, sets him straight and changes his mind about absolutely everything. The scene is sweet and meaningful and shows even a totally stubborn alpha male listens to his mom.
Plotter or a pantster?  Why does this work best for you? I am one hundred percent pantster, only following a general idea in my head of how I want the story to play out.
Have any of your characters ever been based on people you knew from real life?Yes, and no...I’m a social worker by profession and I’ve met a lot of fascinating people through the years. I’ve dug into people’s heads, understood their thinking processes, what their everyday life looks like, and shared their pain. That’s a lot of intense stories and interesting characters that after so many years get boiled down to a vast database of human behavior. So, I wouldn’t say that any of my characters are based strictly on another person. More like they’re based on thousands of people.
Favourite ice cream – StrawberryDream vacation – A summer in GreeceLeast favourite food – Clams, Oysters, Mussels...anything in a shell.What super power would you like to be granted. Why?  I would LOVE to be able to read minds. To me, this ultimate super power is the reason why books are so enthralling. For a little while, we get the ability to live another’s life, hear their thoughts. It’s the closest we can get to really being able to know what a person is thinking.


Being Amber Sylvia Ryan Both danger and sex are inescapable in the Amber Zone. Jaci Harmon was born a Sapphire, but after she’s summoned to receive her final designation, the testing reveals she carries a gene slated for eradication. Within a day, she’s sterilized and dumped in the Amber Zone, where the damaged are corralled away from the rest of New Atlanta. Scared and alone, Jaci would rather die than face her future as an Amber. Born in the Amber Zone, Xander Dimos is a product of a lifetime spent under the oppression of the Repopulation Laws. Decades of suffering have taught the Ambers to make the zone a place where touch, sex, and unconditional acceptance ease the pain of their fate. Jaci has a lot to learn about her new home, and it’s Xander’s responsibility to guide her through the differences and the dangers safely. With the simmering undercurrents of sexual chemistry growing between them, and in the midst of discovering the Gov’s true motives, Jaci and Xander must overcome his secret and accept their love as undeniable…even if the time allotted to share it is short. CONTENT WARNING: This title contains explicit sex, graphic language, ménage a trios, use of sex toys, and anal sex.
About the Author: As an avid reader, I’m always on the hunt for that next amazing story. Those unforgettable books with the perfect balance of action and passion are hard to find and even harder to write. My hope is that Being Amber has given readers a few hours of happiness while they savor the gradual discovery of each character and how their story unfolds. I usually fall in love with the hero and heroine in the books I write by the time I’ve written the last page. If I’ve done my job well, you’ve fallen in love, too. So many times I find myself not wanting a book to end.  I crave more of the story, wanting to know what happens after the happily ever after. If you’re like me and want to read more about Xander and Jaci, the epilogue to Being Amber is posted on my website at www.RyanBooks.net. Stop in and find out how their story ultimately ends before moving on to Jordan’s story in Being Sapphire. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading. Website
Excerpt: “Why didn’t you just let me die?” she whispered. “Because you’re mine to take care of now.” He leaned in close so that his lips were brushing her ear. “It’s okay to stumble and fall. I’ll be here to catch you. I’ll take care of you Jaci, I promise.”  Xander squeezed the words out through a tight throat and then sat on the edge of the bed. He settled her in his lap and tucked her into him, wrapping his arms around her to keep her warm and let her know she was safe. After a few beats of stillness, Jaci started shaking her head. Almost imperceptibly at first, but within seconds, a sob escaped her. “I don’t want this. Let me die next time,” she cried. “Please. Please,” she sobbed. “I don’t want to feel like this. I don’t want to feel it anymore.” “That’s enough,” Xander growled. “I don’t want to hear any more of this. I’m going to take care of you, Jaci. I’ll help you chase the pain away. We’ll do it together.”

Don’t miss the epilogue to Being Amber and the GIVEAWAY for a kindle and other great swag posted on my website www.RyanBooks.net
Purchase Being Amber at: http://lyricalpress.com/being-amber  also available at: www.amazon.com