Oh and I most definitely asked her A LOT of questions. I hope you enjoy them and check her out because she's awesome and she actually answered ALL my questions!! Thank you again Rene for being such a great sport.
***There are more books available in the Soul Seers series other than the first one I have pictured here***
Rene Folsom Q & A
1.
What
inspired you to write your first book?
That depends on what you consider my first book. If you mean the first book I published, then I must tell you my fun little story about the inspiration of Heart You. This year, on Valentine’s Day, Cynthia Shepp posted a Goodreads group thread challenging authors to come up with a short story using the following prompts: Valentine’s Day, candy conversation hearts, a love triangle, a black rose, and water balloons. Needless to say, I pumped something out fairly quick. After talking with Cynthia, who is also my editor, I decided to expand on the story and publish it. I was already done with several other short stories by this point, but they were not published yet. So, Heart You became my first published book and was inspired by Cynthia’s challenging prompts.
Cynthia Shepp’s website – http://cynthiashepp.wordpress.com/
That depends on what you consider my first book. If you mean the first book I published, then I must tell you my fun little story about the inspiration of Heart You. This year, on Valentine’s Day, Cynthia Shepp posted a Goodreads group thread challenging authors to come up with a short story using the following prompts: Valentine’s Day, candy conversation hearts, a love triangle, a black rose, and water balloons. Needless to say, I pumped something out fairly quick. After talking with Cynthia, who is also my editor, I decided to expand on the story and publish it. I was already done with several other short stories by this point, but they were not published yet. So, Heart You became my first published book and was inspired by Cynthia’s challenging prompts.
Cynthia Shepp’s website – http://cynthiashepp.wordpress.com/
2.
Are there
any books that have influenced your life? The more the merrier.
The first book that pops into my mind is Twilight (I know, some many have a love/hate relationship with that answer). My reason is valid though because it's the book that got me back into reading again.
The first book that pops into my mind is Twilight (I know, some many have a love/hate relationship with that answer). My reason is valid though because it's the book that got me back into reading again.
3.
What book
are you reading right now?
Right now I am reading The Gathering by S.L. Dearing and Red Planet by Robert Heinlein (recommended by the enigmatic Jayce Grayson)
The links…
The Gathering – http://amzn.com/B004DCB5X2/
Red Planet – http://amzn.com/0345493184/
Jayce Grayson, author of Xianne, who is guiding me through the world of Heinlein – http://www.amazon.com/Jayce-Grayson/e/B004XD1FUO/
Right now I am reading The Gathering by S.L. Dearing and Red Planet by Robert Heinlein (recommended by the enigmatic Jayce Grayson)
The links…
The Gathering – http://amzn.com/B004DCB5X2/
Red Planet – http://amzn.com/0345493184/
Jayce Grayson, author of Xianne, who is guiding me through the world of Heinlein – http://www.amazon.com/Jayce-Grayson/e/B004XD1FUO/
4.
Do you
have any writing rituals or certain things you do to aid your writing process?
Peace and quiet is very difficult to get when my house is overrun with snot-nosed children, but I do try to write at night when I know I can concentrate and not be interrupted with fighting siblings or hungry tummies.
Peace and quiet is very difficult to get when my house is overrun with snot-nosed children, but I do try to write at night when I know I can concentrate and not be interrupted with fighting siblings or hungry tummies.
5.
Favorite
snack and thing to drink while you write?
Twizzlers and Mountain Dew :)
Twizzlers and Mountain Dew :)
6.
Do you
listen to music while you’re writing?
Most of the time, no. But, occasionally I’ll be in the mood for some music and try to keep it low so as not to be too distracting.
Most of the time, no. But, occasionally I’ll be in the mood for some music and try to keep it low so as not to be too distracting.
7.
Can you
tell us anything about what you’re currently working on?
Wow, that question is a mouthful. I have officially diagnosed myself with ADD, so the amount of projects I currently have going are all over the board! I’ll try to give a breakdown and hope I don’t make your brain explode.
- Completing book six of the Soul Seers Series.
- The third Roommate Romance novella, which has a tentative title of Share You.
- My full-length erotica novel I’ve been working on since September of last year called Exposed Affections. A three chapter teaser is available on my website at http://renefolsom.com/2013/05/first-three-chapters-of-exposed-affections/.
- A new vampire erotica short featuring a dominant motorcycle street racer chick.
- A super top-secret collaboration with the fantastic S.L. Dearing.
- Many other ideas that have been jotted down for future use. :)
Wow, that question is a mouthful. I have officially diagnosed myself with ADD, so the amount of projects I currently have going are all over the board! I’ll try to give a breakdown and hope I don’t make your brain explode.
- Completing book six of the Soul Seers Series.
- The third Roommate Romance novella, which has a tentative title of Share You.
- My full-length erotica novel I’ve been working on since September of last year called Exposed Affections. A three chapter teaser is available on my website at http://renefolsom.com/2013/05/first-three-chapters-of-exposed-affections/.
- A new vampire erotica short featuring a dominant motorcycle street racer chick.
- A super top-secret collaboration with the fantastic S.L. Dearing.
- Many other ideas that have been jotted down for future use. :)
8.
Who is
your favorite character from any or your books and why?
That would have to be Chaz from Bind Me. I’m going to let y’all read it for yourself. Once you do, you’ll know exactly why he’s my favorite. ;)
That would have to be Chaz from Bind Me. I’m going to let y’all read it for yourself. Once you do, you’ll know exactly why he’s my favorite. ;)
9.
How about
your lest favorite character? What makes them unappealing to you?
Wow. This question is hard to answer without giving away too many spoilers. All I will say is Rob from my full-length novel currently in progress, Exposed Affections.
Wow. This question is hard to answer without giving away too many spoilers. All I will say is Rob from my full-length novel currently in progress, Exposed Affections.
10. If you could change one thing from your
series, what would it be?
The only thing I can think of is to possibly make the characters a little older. Even though they’re both in their early 20s, I’ve had a few reviewers call the story YA when I don’t want it labeled as such since there will be some graphic friendliness later on in the series.
The only thing I can think of is to possibly make the characters a little older. Even though they’re both in their early 20s, I’ve had a few reviewers call the story YA when I don’t want it labeled as such since there will be some graphic friendliness later on in the series.
11. Tell us a little bit about your cover art
for your Soul Seers and Roommate series. Who designed them? What made you want
to go in that direction/image?
I designed all my covers myself. I have been a professional graphic designer for over eight years and also provide premade and custom cover design to other authors. Naturally, I take pride in all my cover designs.
The Soul Seers models were just too beautiful to pass up and purple/green is my favorite color combination (hence their intense eye colors).
Heart You needed to have that teasing quality that so nicely portrays a scene in the book.
Bind Me – who doesn’t like panty shots?
My graphic design website – http://phycel.com/
I designed all my covers myself. I have been a professional graphic designer for over eight years and also provide premade and custom cover design to other authors. Naturally, I take pride in all my cover designs.
The Soul Seers models were just too beautiful to pass up and purple/green is my favorite color combination (hence their intense eye colors).
Heart You needed to have that teasing quality that so nicely portrays a scene in the book.
Bind Me – who doesn’t like panty shots?
My graphic design website – http://phycel.com/
12. What’s your favorite thing to do when
you’re taking a break from working on your WIPs?
SLEEP! Oh my, I desperately need sleep when I’m not working and/or writing.
SLEEP! Oh my, I desperately need sleep when I’m not working and/or writing.
13.
Is there
anything else you’d like to say?
Uhm… thank you? Yeah, that’s it. Thank you! And, don’t be afraid to drop me a line on my Facebook page every once in a while. I don’t bite… hard.
My Facebook page – http://facebook.com/renefolsom/
Uhm… thank you? Yeah, that’s it. Thank you! And, don’t be afraid to drop me a line on my Facebook page every once in a while. I don’t bite… hard.
My Facebook page – http://facebook.com/renefolsom/
14.
And now,
before you go, how about a snippet from your book that is meant to intrigue and
tantalize?
Gladly! This short excerpt is from an untitled story I am currently working on. The story will include a special treat for all my readers that I’m hoping everyone will LOVE! <3
Gladly! This short excerpt is from an untitled story I am currently working on. The story will include a special treat for all my readers that I’m hoping everyone will LOVE! <3
This beautiful man
is petrified of me. Of course, I’m not
surprised. He should be scared.
Standing over him, I could tell he wanted this. Regardless of how much he tried to hide
himself, he couldn’t hide the look of fascination disguised behind his fear.
His naked skin against my black satin sheets made me think of
piano keys—patterns of ebony and ivory—perfect for playing a sultry tune using
my skillful fingers. Adding streams of
scarlet on this colorless canvas would be the perfect touch.
My loft was ideal for my… recreations. The upper-level was open, yet private, hiding
my play area from the world outside.
Even though my human façade was daring and outgoing, I thrived on
anonymity in my personal life.
I could already tell this man was going to derail my desire to
remain unknown. The pulse throbbing at
his thick neck made me realize just how irresistible he was to me.
Continuing to examine him, exploring every curve of his muscles,
every vein under his skin, I chuckled out loud as I wondered, can I keep him as my own personal pet?
Goose bumps broke out over his deliciously marbled skin at the
sound of my laugh. He bit his lip as he
stared back at me, attempting to stay strong.
He knew he wanted it—wanted something—and the suspense of exactly what
it was he wanted was killing him.
Yet, I thrived on suspense.
The build up of expectation as I watched my lovers squirm was nearly the
same as foreplay. After you couldn’t
take the wait and anticipation any longer, the point of no return was pure
rapture.
My bed consisted of a thin, yet comfortable mattress lying in the
middle of the hardwood floor. The walls
surrounding the entire upper-level were mirrored, allowing me to see my catch
from all angles. It was a feature already
installed when I moved in and I wordlessly thanked the previous tenant for his
perverted ways.
I firmly stood at the foot of the bed, my feet spread apart and my
hands on my hips, wearing my favorite high-heeled leather boots and an outfit
that was made up of nothing more than a few leather straps wrapping around my
curvy frame. Licking my lips,
anticipation welling up inside me, I silently stalked my prey.
Dinner.
Thank you again for playing with me and answering my questions. I can say that I am now even more eager about your WIP because that teaser was divine. As was learning you love Mountain Dew because so do I! Exciting, I know. I sincerely hope to have you come back soon! I'll find an excuse...
Book Links:
Heart You –
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amzn.com/B00BUU4WJY/&tag=renfol-20
Amazon Paperback: http://www.amzn.com/1482782294/&tag=renfol-20
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heart-you-rene-folsom/1114863748
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/295884
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17403239
Bind Me –
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amzn.com/B00CAZS9RE/
Amazon Paperback: http://www.amzn.com/148484520X/
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bind-me-rene-folsom/1115215142
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/305295
Voices of
the Soul – (NOW FREE!)
Amazon Kindle: http://www.amzn.com/B00C087PJ4/&tag=renfol-20
Amazon Paperback: http://www.amzn.com/1482707772/&tag=renfol-20
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/297872
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