BLURB:
Caelius
Meron strips at Heat Seekers Male Revue just so he can find his mate. So
imagine his shock when he finds her in a cooking class he was forced to attend.
So what’s the problem? There’s twenty-two of them according to Rhia Brennan.
Undaunted by her claim that he’s too young, Caelius battles every roadblock she
places. But what if one may be too difficult to ignore?
Kallon
Aceso knows exactly who should own his heart, but Ulixes Dionysus doesn’t
appear to want it. But is it really something else buried so deep that it may
keep them apart forever?
Travel
with these two Insedi as they both chase their hearts desire, only to be
thwarted by misconceptions and mistakes from the past. Can they scale these
insurmountable walls, or will they have to walk away and forever mourn what
they could never have?
Book 5 in
the Fueled By Lust Series brings back the sexy males that make your legs
tremble just by saying your name.
INTERVIEW:
1.
Where did you get the idea for the novel?
I had a
vivid, in-depth dream about the characters. I was in this dark cavern and
watched them forming out of a ball of misty fog. They were absolutely gorgeous,
spoke English with a thick, sexy accent and they told me their names. That
spiked my creative juices to go figure out where my visitors came from. The
names Drusus, Severus, Cato, Lucien, Caelius, and Maxim are ancient Greek.
During my freestyle ‘madness’ writing where I just let the thoughts flow and
jot everything down whether it sounds insane or not, I discovered this alien
race had human ancestors from ancient Rome. I wanted to know how that could
have happened, how they got to Earth without using a spaceship, and why they
were here. Each guy is trying to find their ‘other half’’ to stabilize their
internal energy, so it begged for a series to be born.
Caelius’s
story is number five and a culmination of small events that happened to him
throughout the previous four books, so I definitely recommend that any new
readers grab DRUSUS, SEVERUS, CATO, and LUCIEN before you dive into this one.
Characters from the previous books are seen throughout the series and the
storyline/plot is intricately tied together. Even still, you get a conclusion
for the main hero/heroine in each installment.
2.
Your title. Who came up with it? Did you ever change your title?
I came up
with the title and never changed it. It was absolutely perfect to the whole
premise of the series. These guys have a symbiotic relationship with their
planet through energy sharing. They’re not completely stable until they mate.
Since all of their females perished, they had to return to Earth to further
their species. Since Earth doesn’t connect to them as Insedivertus does, they
needed an alternate source. By accident, they discovered that sensual/sexual desire
was almost like the energy of their home world and could sustain them for long
periods of time. They end up working as male strippers and male escorts to
assure they have an abundance of the lifesaving energy, so basically…they’re
FUELED BY LUST.
3.
Why did you pick this genre? What do you like about it?
It chose
me by that dream I had of them. Anything that can form into a gorgeous, hunky
man from pure energy, plus mind-talk with his brethren, had to be from another
planet. I chose the erotic romance side because they were too yummy not to
share what they’re capable of doing to a lucky earthling that gets claimed by
one.
I find
that I like this genre a lot. I get to color outside the lines. However, the
series has also been embraced by lovers of contemporary since a majority of the
story does take place on Earth as they attempt to blend in to the mundane life
and survive just like all of us.
4.
Since becoming a writer, what’s the most exciting thing to ever happen to you?
I think
the one thing that stands out the most was walking into the break room where I
work and seeing someone with their nose buried in Drusus’s paperback. They had
a smile on their face. It was surreal.
5.
What book are you currently reading or what was the last book you read?
The only
books I read these days are mine. By time I finish writing, review for edits,
and then go over it one more time…well. The last one that I did read was Pride
and Prejudice. I’d seen the movie version and wanted to see how accurate it was
to the book.
6.
What is your writing process?
I allow
my dreams to take me to the next story. I guess I’m freer in that arena and the
creative stuff just pours out. Once I have the basic info, I’ll sit down and
just freestyle write like a pure nut bag. Whatever pops into my head gets
written down. I’ll walk away from it for a bit and then return to find anything
that makes any sense to where the characters want to go. I keep repeating this
until the backbone of the story reveals itself. Then I’ll draw up a very loose
outline of major events. Once I write the first line of dialog or build a scene
it all becomes whatever is falling out of my head as I go along. Sometimes I
have to back track if I’m trying to force a situation. It just won’t let me. If
I just go with the flow, it usually takes me off on some surprising directions,
but in the end it leads me right through every major bullet point I originally
developed. I love it!
7.
At a book signing, do you just sign your name or do you write a note? How do
you come up with stuff to say?
I haven’t
been writing long enough to have enough people demanding that I show up for a
signing—one day, hopefully. However, I have been asked to autograph the book.
The first time was a very surreal moment. In my head I’m thinking, who the hell
am I to be doing this? I’m just Celeste, but then I look down and yep, that’s
my name on the cover. I’m grateful to anyone that has spent his or her
hard-earned money on the series, so I always try to personalize it. If I know
them, it’s easy. When I don’t, I search their face and try to find something
unique to them. I’ll comment on their sunny personality, their beautiful smile,
or their kind words. I absolutely love my fans!
8.
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
That I
read close to 600 erotic romance novels over a two-year period before I ever
attempted to write one word of my own. I wanted to do something different, but
still learn what riveted the readers. Another thing is the awful research I had
to do to learn about male strippers so I could world build the guys place of
business. I mean I had to go watch half-naked men performing choreographed
skits and eww…talk to them (...you have GOT to know that I’m joking here…hunks?
Anytime, anywhere!)
In fact,
my covers are graced by some of the best male entertainers out there. If you
don’t mind, I’d like to give a shout out to my adorable partners in crime.
Cisco Perez portrayed Severus. He’s with a male revue club out
of Orlando, Florida called Rock Hard Revue. They just recently appeared
on America’s Got Talent. Find Cisco on Facebook under Cisco Male
Entertainer.
Devon Sutton is with Iron Men The Show in Cleveland, Ohio and
did a great job as Cato with that awesome tat. Find him on twitter under
@devonsutton75.
The awesome Richard Jimenez, producer for Magnificent 7 Male
Revue out of Los Angeles introduced me to Lucien’s model and a Magnificent 7
entertainer, the very sexy and intelligent Axel. You can find them at http://magnificent7malerevue.com/
Valentino is an independent male entertainer and is the hunk you
see on Caelius’s cover. All that hair is real ladies! He’s on Facebook under
ValentinoMx.
Jason Spears is with a nutritional company out of Texas and will
be the model for Maxim’s book. He’ll knock you out with his smile. Hopefully,
we’ll be seeing his social media sites coming up soon.
9. How do you react to a bad review?
The one time that I got a 2 Star rating and absolutely no
comment as to why, my heart crashed to my belly. Oh my god! How could they not
like Drusus? He’s such a sweetheart. Then I shot my ego in the head and killed
it. The newly formed one has a layer of titanium and is much smarter. Everyone
has the right to give his or her own opinion. That’s their right. I may not be
to someone’s taste, or I could also be the victim of what I consider a
‘drive-by hate rating’ and they didn’t even read it. It is what it is. I’ll
live.
10. How did you celebrate the sale of your first book?
I immediately unchained myself from my desktop computer. I now
have a sleek laptop and a cushy lap desk with a built in fan. Nirvana!
EXCERPT:
The
heavily accented voice coming through the phone oozed sexy, virile man and sent
chills skittering across her skin.
“I have a
confession, my bellula.”
Rhia
wasn’t even surprised at the shot of tingles traveling her skin and making a
direct beeline to her clit. He’d whispered that word across her skin before.
She tried to steady her breath.
“Okay, so
confess.” Umm, he was growling now. That shit just did crazy things to her
girly parts. She was toast. Fine hairs rose across her skin, as if tuning in to
that sensuous sound.
“I find
it very arousing that you think of me in that way. Even when I’m at my worst, you
view me in a positive light. I wish you were here with me right now. Do you
miss my touch, Rhia?”
She
could barely get her words past a soft whisper. “Yes. Very much.”
Rhia
heard the distinctive rustle of material again and pictured him shifting on the
bed. She imagined him sliding a broad hand down his chest, across the ridges of
his abs, and resting just above his groin. She grabbed a pillow and released a
moan deep into the fabric.
“Are you
in your bed, Rhia?”
“Yes.”
“Will you
do something for me?”
“Of
course. Yes.”
“Turn the
TV off and lower the lights.”
“It’s off
and only the bathroom light’s on. It’s dim in here.”
“Good.
Tell me what you’re wearing.”
The words
spewed out of her mouth. She wanted to get to the next part as quickly as
possible. “Button down blouse and shorts.”
“Are you
wearing a thong?”
Her
breath hitched.
“Yes.
What are you wearing, Caelius?” A low rumble sounded against her ear.
“Nothing.
Absolutely nothing. There’s a thin sheet resting across my hips. Does that turn
you on, Rhia?”
AUTHOR
Bio and Links:
I was
born and raised in a small town between Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin. Wanting
to see more than my small Texas town, I joined the Marines, which satisfied my craving
to see more of the U.S. and my drive to see if I could be one of the few and
the proud.
A firm
believer in educating the mind, I have achieved several advanced degrees, the
latest being a master’s of science.
My true
love is writing erotic romance, especially about alien hunks that know how to
treat their females.
Drusus,
Severus, Cato, Lucien, Caelius, Maxim and many more have swirled in my dreams
until I had to bring them to life and allow them to find love within the pages
of the Fueled by Lust book series.
Book 1
DRUSUS was nominated as Top 5 Finalist and placed 3rd in the 2014 RWA
Passionate Ink’s 9th Annual Passionate Plume Book Contest in Erotic
SciFi/Fantasy Category, Book 2 SEVERUS achieved BEST BOOK review rating and won
April 2014 BOOK OF THE MONTH Reader Poll at LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS, Book 3 CATO
won the May/June 2014 BOOK OF THE MONTH Reader Poll at LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS.
All currently released books in the series have resided made it into the Top 5
Bestseller Lists at Bookstrand.com within days of release as well as making it
into the Top 10 Hottest New Releases in Erotic Science Fiction on Amazon.
Social
Media Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Celeste_Prater
Instagram:
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GIVEAWAY:
Celeste will be awarding a $25.00 GC to either Amazon or Barnes
and Noble to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
The more
you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found
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A great interview.
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DeleteGosh I wish my dreams were as vivid as yours and as creative! I usually have these vague wispy things that result in me dressed as a hotdog riding a pizza shaped ferris wheel and falling into an ocean of squishy puppies...
ReplyDeleteLOL! See! That's creative...run with it! Sounds like a good start to a children's book. Follow the advice of your dreams. :-D
DeleteI liked the interview.
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DeleteGreat interview! Thank you for the giveaway =)
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DeleteNice interview, thanks.
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ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of books you've read
ReplyDeleteLOL! Oh, yeah! Had my nose buried in my Nook all the time. Now it's just buried in mine. :-) Thanks for stopping by on the tour! xoxo C.
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