Q1) Can you please share with us a little about yourself
Cassandra: I’m a mom of one daughter who’s three and a wife from the Western New York area. I started writing seriously in 2008 and sold my first novel in November 2010. Since then I’ve sold seven other works ranging from a short story to full-length novels.
Q2) Have you always wanted to be an author?
Cassandra: Not at all. I worked in corporate marketing for 15 years, but the job market for that is not great in this area, so I decided to try out something different. And here I am!
Q3) Can you share with us your typical writing day. Is there anything you have to have while writing?
Cassandra: Heh. I wish I had a typical writing day. Since I stay home with my toddler (I only have part-time child care for her) there is no such thing. Basically, I write whenever I can. I’m not picky about where I write, what noise is around me, etc. If I was I’d never get anything done. I don’t listen to music while writing or watch TV – those two things do distract me.
Q4) Most challenging or rewarding part of writing?
Cassandra: The most challenging for me is simply finding the time. The most rewarding is hearing from a reader about how much they loved my book. Believe us, readers, when we say we love to hear from readers, we aren’t kidding. Writers, by the very nature of what we do, are oftentimes alone. Getting a friendly (or gushing if we’re lucky) email can make our entire week.
Q5) Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)?
Cassandra: Well, let’s see…Impact came out Feb 1st and is book 1 of the Buckin’ Bull Riders series. It follows Conner, who is a professional bull rider and closet Dom, and Jessica, who works for the tour and is a submissive. She tries to convince Conner he can have it all- a career, true love, and the BDSM lifestyle he craves.
Cold As Ice, Buffalo Intimidators book 2, comes out March 7th. This one is a ménage a quatre, with Luc, Jake, and Carter, who seduce massage therapist Eva. Eva’s been lusting after the guys but didn’t want to do something unprofessional. Plus, how could she pick just one gorgeous hockey hunk? It turns out, she doesn’t have to.
Q6) How did you come with the idea for this story?
Cassandra: For the Buckin’ Bull Riders series, I watched some of the professional bull riders tour (PBR). Incidentally, it’s on the same channel that carries a lot of hockey games. When I saw the excitement of the sport and some of the hot guys who ride the bulls, I was hooked.
As far as the Buffalo Intimidators series, I fully admit to having an unhealthy obsession intense focus on hockey. So I thought – wouldn’t it be cool to do an entire series that centers around a hockey team that has permanent ménage relationships?
Q7) Can you share with us your current work in progress?
Cassandra: Currently I have two projects in the first draft stage, and then others that are in edits, etc. The first project is Buckin’ Bull Riders book 3, Momentum (book 2, Collision, releases in April or May 2012). I’m about 27k through about a 50k story.
The other project is the first full-length book I’ve written since 2008. It’s the first of a five-book series focusing on IT geeks. I married a geek and I don’t think they get enough love.
Q8) Who are some of your favorite authors?
Cassandra: Oh gosh. I always hesitate to name people because I don’t want to leave anyone out, but I’ll say Lisa Kleypas, Maya Banks, and LA Witt. Three totally different authors writing three totally genres.
Q9) Do you feel that any of your favorite authors have inspired your writing style?
Cassandra: Huh. I’ve never really thought of it. I’ve heard that although my sex scenes are graphic they’re a little more lyrical than some other authors, and I think that might be from reading Lisa Kleypas. But overall, probably not. I have my own voice.
Q10) What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
Cassandra: *snort* I have, and I’m not joking here, well over 200 books in my TBR pile, and I keep buying more. Lately I’m on a m/m kick. There are far too many I’d love to start RIGHT NOW if I was able to.
Q11) Is there anything else you would like to add?
Cassandra: No, just that I had fun and I hope that if any of your readers do take a chance on one of my books and like it to please let me know! Here are all my links:
Website: http://www.booksbycassandracarr.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/CassandraCarr
No comments yet.