Kameron resides in a quiet neighborhood where the typical conversation centers on the weather and swapping recipes. While these chats might be entertaining to her neighbors, she finds her mind wandering quite often to naughtier topics. These hidden fantasies might not be the topic of choice within her circle of friends, but that doesn't stop her from unleashing her hidden desires with her readers.
Sinfully Delicious – Kam &Dirk
Christine's been without a man for far too long, so she lets her BFF Jasmine talk her into speed-dating. Unfortunately, far too many of her dates are romantic non-starters -- in the worst way. But all it takes is one... and when the right man comes along, he's Sinfully Delicious.
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Of all the books and stories you've written, which is your favorite?
This is a hard question to answer. I love all our creations. However, since Girls’ Night Out was my first breakout story, it’ll always have a special place in my heart.
Do you have a favorite character?
I actually have two and they are from the same short story, “New Beginnings”. Eileen and Mitch remind me of Dirk and myself. Actually, the story was inspired by events in our lives. Of course all our stories have a bit of us in them but this one….so much more.
Please share a quote from one of your characters
“New Beginnings” - Mitch took one last sip of his beer and stood up first, extending his hand to Ashley. “There’s always room for pie.”
What is your favorite genre to write?
We only write erotic romance: gay, lesbian, straight, bi and ménage.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I read a little bit of everything.
Who are your favorite authors? Books? Movies?
Top ten picks: James Patterson, Maggie Shayne, Keri Arthur, Christine Feehan, Cheyenne McCray, Pamela Palmer, Angie Fox, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lora Leigh, Kresley Cole.
How long have you been writing?
Both Dirk and I have been writing for about three years now and loving every minute of it.
Who or what has been your biggest literary influence?
Anyone from my top ten list has influenced me to write. Plus a few other authors such as Shayla Black and Gena Showalter. All of them are uber talented and I only wish to reach their literary genius one of these days.
Would consider writing in another genre?
Dirk and I have discussed writing a mystery novel because we love watching shows like Criminal Minds and Law and Order. Maybe one day, we will branch off into this genre.
Do you write anything besides novels?
Right now, we only write short stories but our goal is to create longer works and one day see our stories in print.
How dear to your heart is writing, and do you believe you'll continue to write for the rest of your life?
As long as ideas keep popping into our heads, we will continue to write. I hope the well doesn’t dry up for many years to come…if ever.
Do you ever run dry? (how would you feel if one day, you suddenly discovered you'd lost your ability to write? how would it affect your life?)
If the ideas stopped flowing, I’d probably take up scrapbooking or knitting.
How difficult is it for you to come up with one of your marvelous plots?
So far, it hasn’t been too difficult. Dirk and I draw inspiration from our personal lives so as long as we stay naughty…. Yeah, nuff said.
How about characters? Are they easily born and developed?
Those can be tricky because you don’t want your characters to be the same in looks from previous shorts or resemble any character from someone else’s story. So far, we haven’t run across either problem.
Do you ever find yourself a struggling writer?
Our main obstacle is finding time to write. Dirk works long hours so his time is limited. Plus, we have two kids and they come first over getting words down on the screen.
About how long does it take for you to complete a novel, from concept to completion?
This all depends on work schedules, school functions, home renovations, or whatever else we have going on. We stay quite busy around the house and with school activities so the time frame varies.
Do you have someone edit your work before sending it to your agent or publisher or before self publishing?
Dirk and I read over our works multiple times before we send it in to our editor. After the story has been edited, we send it off to a beta reader for her critique.
Do you let your family or anyone else read your work before it's finished?
Our family is aware we write but not the genre. Unfortunately, not all the members of our family would be open to gay, lesbian or bi stories. For this reason, we keep our pen names a secret from them and most of our real life friends.
Have you ever trashed a novel or story before or after finishing it, feeling it wasn't turning out as you had planned?
I know I have tweaked a story, changed its path, but trashed one all together. Don’t think so.
I know I have tweaked a story, changed its path, but trashed one all together. Don’t think so.
Do you have a ritual before, during and after finishing a book?
I might partake in a celebratory daiquiri when all the edits are completed but other than that, nope. I just chill and start on the next idea.
A special time or place to write?
I write when I can and always in a oversized red/black flannel robe. Location: The end seat on our sectional.
Any funny experiences or quirks you'd like to share with your readers?
I’m a little bit OCD and quite a bit squirrelly.
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be?
I’d love to visit Italy, Greece, or Ireland. They all three look beautiful in movies/books/pictures.
If your book becomes a movie, what actors/actresses would play the lead roles?
Shemar Moore – Sin
Gabrielle Union - Christine
Writers often spend almost as much time researching a book as writing it. Do you visit specific locations or google and youtube as many of us do?
In “New Beginnings”, we actually signed up with a couple swinger sites and went to a few events. It was quite an experience and one I won’t soon forget.
What was it like to publish your first book?
“Dreams Really Do Come True” is our only self-published story and I actually liked the process. It was nice to see a unique cover to one of our stories. I can’t wait to self-publish more. Speaking of which, we are almost done with the rough draft to “Naughty Delights”. It’s about a lady, Elizabeth, who runs and operates a naughty bakery with her gal pal, Felicia.
How do you find the time to balance your creativity and family life?
When the kids are awake, they have all our attention, When it’s lights out for them, we either write or have adult time. I’ll admit, we spend more time on the latter. (winks)
How much down-time do you take between books?
When a story is in our editor hands, we concentrate on getting it released. Then, we work on promoting it. After its been out for a bit, we start the ball rolling on the next story.
Besides writing, do you enjoy any hobbies?
Besides doing home renovations, Dirk and I have separate interests. He loves to work on his mustang while I curl up with a good book.
What advice would you give to others who want to make writing their career?
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get signed with a publishing house right away. Even the most famous authors were rejected before they struck gold.
If you’re truly passionate about creating works, then don’t lose hope you’ll get discovered. Also, keep in mind you can always self publish.
Thank you for spending this quality time with Away With Book Reviews!
I don't know about anyone else, but I have a lot of reading to do!
Mucho thanks for having me on your blog. I hope your readers loved the interview because I sure did love answering your questions. For those who haven’t read out works yet, give us a shot. I may be biased but I wholehearted believe you won’t be disappointed by what we have created. For those who have read one or all our stories, THANK YOU.
(Latest) Sinfully Delicious – Kam &Dirk
Christine's been without a man for far too long, so she lets her BFF Jasmine talk her into speed-dating. Unfortunately, far too many of her dates are romantic non-starters -- in the worst way. But all it takes is one... and when the right man comes along, he's Sinfully Delicious.
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Dreams Really Do Come True - Kam & Dirk
Angi didn't plan on sleeping with her co-worker. She was still getting over a failed relationship. However after a night of movies, and too much wine, Angi passed out and then the most vivid dreams occurred. When she woke, she didn't fight the spark brewing all night. Angi took the initiative and made her dreams come to life.
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Welcome to the Neighborhood - Kam & Dirk
Whit and Miguel are happy together, but when Meaghan moves in next door they decide they'd like to add a third to their household.
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New Beginnings - Dirk & Kam
Eileen and Mitch have a happy marriage, but they've decided it's time to spice things up. Ashley and Travis seem like the perfect match.
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Girls' Night Out - Kameron Brook
Emily's never been the daring type. Nor the kind of woman who does public displays of affection. But Neeka's order awakens the thrill-seeker hidden deep inside. For three long weeks, Emily has kept her crush on Neeka a secret. Tonight she's going to act out her fantasies and claim the woman of her dreams.
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Voyeur - Dirk Tyler
After a long day at a business conference, Nate meets Jay over drinks. Then Brooke, Nate's wife, gives him a devilish idea. What happens next is beyond anything Nate could have imagined. Brooke's sexy, playful mind sets the stage for an encounter Nate and Jay will never forget.
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Jointed Bio: Kameron and Dirk, a passionate couple in and out of the bedroom, has decided to join forces and bring their erotic imagination to life with words. Their solo stories are electric; however, the works they create together will practically sizzle off the page. Yes, they might live in a quiet suburb neighborhood, but they’re anything but tame and unadventurous. A fact you shall read and learn about soon enough.
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Blog: http://www.dirkandkam.com
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