Hi Lily, it's a great having you stop by to visit and sharing all about you and your books. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
I live in the UK with my husband and a
host of pets that I’ve rescued over the years. I love to walk on the beach,
horse-ride and paint. My favourite holiday destination is Thailand, I adore
everything about it, the culture, the people, the food and the beautiful
scenery.
How did you decided to enter the world
of writing?
I moved from London to a rural part of
the UK and left my nursing job. I knew no one and to make some friends I
started attending a local writing course in the village hall. I lowered the
average age by several decades! The course was great fun and the teacher not
only brilliant but incredibly enthusiastic about every genre. He encouraged me
to read the Story of O and after that I started thinking about writing steamy
stories. The rest is history…
What does your family think of your
writing?
Only a select few know the genre I
write in, but all are proud of me, even if they don’t know the details. They also wonder how it can eat up so many of my days and when I will be rich enough
to take them all on a world cruise!!!
Lol, yeah, that's something that everyone thinks. Where do you get your ideas?
From all sorts of places, in fact I
have a page on my website which answers this question in more detail - http://www.lilyharlem.com/inspiration.html
Can you tell us a little about your books?
I have over thirty published stories, and more on the way. I
write erotic romance as short novellas, novels and for inclusion in
anthologies. I have a series HOT ICE all about the bad boys of hockey, the
latest release is TEAMWORK, and another novel SCORED about the England football
team – sporting heroes seem a bit of a draw for me.
I love your books. They all sound great. What is your writing process?
I usually incubate an idea for a few weeks. Day dream about
the characters and visualize certain crucial scenes. Then I just start writing
and the other parts of the story come together like a puzzle.
What was the hardest part for you when working on your book?
The time. Stealing away, getting peace and quiet, not being
hassled to do this, go there, be the person everyone needs a piece of. I love
being in demand, but sometimes I just want to hibernate with my characters.
Lol, I fell the same way. My family keeps trying to pull me away from the laptop. I sometimes give in, lol. What influenced or inspired you to write?
Mr Harlem has always told me I should. He says my imagination is
too vivid and naughty to stay locked up inside!
Do you have a favorite character?
I adore Nick from my mmf novel THE
GLASS KNOT. He started out as a bit of a secondary character. He was the
obstacle, so to speak, to the other two getting together. But as I wrote I
totally felt for him and then fell for him. He seemed to be completely
independent from what I wanted to do, he insisted on being heard and getting
what he wanted. Yes, I love Nick, he’s great. He grew and grew into a wonderful
man and in the end I dedicated the epilogue to his voice. You can read reviews
for this novel here, he certainly seemed to be a hit with readers too - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OR4LDW
Do you already know what to write next? Can you tell us?
I have several projects in the pipeline, but next I’m writing
the sequel to BITE MARK, my first paranormal at Ellora’s Cave. The second novel
is called CLAW MARK. Both will be out later in the year.
Where can we find more information about you and your books?
Website http://www.lilyharlem.com/
Facebook author page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lily-Harlem-author-page/200182030094568
Pinterest http://pinterest.com/lilyharlem/
Do you have any last words?
Oh, yes, can I mention Clandestine
Classics? I’ve had my naughty little fingers on TARZAN OF THE APES and added in
a pile of steamy scenes between him and Jane. Phew, it was hot. Details here – http://clandestineclassics.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/hot-for-holidays-with-lily-harlem.html
and now widely available!!
Also I have a new book out at Mischief
Harper Collins, called Confessions of a Naughty Night Nurse – that was fun and
took me back to my days on the wards! Details on my website.
Thanks so much for inviting me over
today, it’s been fun. Readers do stop by my website and blog and say hi and
feel free to friend me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter and hang out at
Pinterest – you’ll see I’m rather obsessed with pinning!!
Lol, it has been great having you here. Thank you for visiting. Please return when you have another new book out to share.
Fun Questions
I love weekends because? Mr Harlem
isn’t at work.
I hate? Marzipan!
I want to buy? Some new shoes!
My favorite song is? Sex on Fire by
Kings of Leon – I have fond memories of drunken dancing with friends who have
now emigrated.
My favorite precious stone is? Sapphire
– Mr Harlem bought me a ring!
I want to travel to? Why? Tuscany. I
just watched the film Under a Tuscan Sun. It looks beautiful.
My dream is to? Keep on writing.
My favorite book is? The Time
Traveller’s Wife – I’m still in love with Henry even though I read it five
years ago!
