{"id":122,"date":"2017-07-25T14:19:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T18:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/korysteed.com\/?p=122"},"modified":"2017-07-25T14:19:18","modified_gmt":"2017-07-25T18:19:18","slug":"an-interview-with-author-annie-harland-creek-about-her-hot-new-paranormal-romance-novel-the-art-of-seduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.korysteed.com\/index.php\/2017\/07\/25\/an-interview-with-author-annie-harland-creek-about-her-hot-new-paranormal-romance-novel-the-art-of-seduction\/","title":{"rendered":"An interview with author, Annie Harland Creek, about her HOT new, Paranormal Romance Novel, The Art of Seduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome, Annie! Your new romance novel includes Vampires and Witches, and a detective wannabe\u00a0under the cloak of an art class. The title, The Art of Seduction<\/strong><\/em>, and the excerpt that follows\u00a0are smoldering!<\/p>\n

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The Art of Secuction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What would you like readers to know about your book?<\/b><\/p>\n

The art of seduction is David\u2019s story, for those who read Kiss of death.<\/p>\n

What was it like to write the story? Did you face any difficulties\/challenges?<\/b><\/p>\n

This story practically wrote itself. The protagonist, David, is the older brother of the main character in Kiss of death. While writing Derrick\u2019s story, David insisted on pushing his way into the story with his cheeky smile and naughty innuendos. I had The art of seduction almost finished by the time Kiss of death was published.<\/p>\n

What do you love about your story, and why?<\/b><\/p>\n

Interesting question Kory. I guess I love the supernatural elements to the story but I also hope that the readers see a softer, sweeter side to cheeky David.<\/p>\n

What have you learned from the main characters in your story?<\/b><\/p>\n

Trust your instincts.<\/p>\n

Do you write in other genres and if so, what are they? What genres would you like to try that you haven\u2019t already?<\/b><\/p>\n

I have written a couple of Intrigue novels, a YA and, I am working on two fantasies and one that may come under the genre of horror. None of these are published but I may self-publish later.<\/p>\n

What or who influences your writing?<\/b><\/p>\n

My mother read anything and everything and encouraged me to write at a very early age, around four. I have always loved the supernatural and had a few family members who were water diviners, tea leaf readers or were clairvoyant in one way or another. My daughters, grand daughters and I love ghost stories and have had a few interesting experiences with the supernatural.<\/p>\n

Where do you find your inspiration?<\/b><\/p>\n

Oddly enough, dreams. I have a note book beside my bed and often wake up in the middle of the night with an idea.<\/p>\n

If you had to choose your three favorite books by other authors, what would they be and why?<\/b><\/p>\n

Wow, that\u2019s a toughie. I love lots of books. Christine Feehan\u2019s book Dark Symphony got me interested in romance. There was a part in it where Byron stands the blind Antoinetta in front of a mirror and she is surprised (not only to see herself) but, her reflection appears younger and more beautiful than she believes she is. He explains that it is how he<\/i> sees her. I thought that was so beautiful.<\/p>\n

I love Kresley Cole and her supernatural take on Survivor. Mary Shelley\u2019s Frankenstein introduced me to a world of \u2018what ifs\u2019 and posed the question \u2018who was the real monster in this story?\u2019<\/p>\n

What is your next literary project?<\/b><\/p>\n

If book four will stop interrupting me, I\u2019m hoping to finish book three of my Blood brothers\u2019 series in the next couple of months. Fingers crossed, Evernight will like and publish it.<\/p>\n

Blurb:<\/b><\/p>\n

Meaghan Lamb has a mission. She plans to use her undercover assignment in the local University to prove, once and for all, that she has what it takes to make a great detective. But when her class is assigned a very hot nude model\/artist, her plans turn pear-shaped. As her suspicions about him grow, so does her attraction but how can she allow herself to fall for a man who could be a cold-blooded killer?<\/p>\n

David Corel has seen his paintings come to life in the form of a beautiful, blonde art student who seems unable to look at him without blushing. But, is she really as pure and innocent as she seems? Or could she be the campus killer?<\/p>\n

Excerpt:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cNo, no, no.\u201d David protested as he came up behind her and took the brush from her hand. \u201cFor a start, this is the wrong brush.\u201d He exchanged the bristle for a sable brush and delicately dabbed it onto the palette. \u201cThink of your brush as a tool.\u201d He said as he put the brush in her hand and held her hand to the canvas. She could feel the hard muscles of his chest on her shoulders as he leaned over her, moving her hand like a marionette. Together they stroked the canvas.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you hold the tool, I want you to make slow, seductive movements like this\u2026\u201d he demonstrated downward movements, \u201cthe oil makes the paint slide easily, making your brush strokes more fluid.\u201d<\/p>\n

It took Meaghan only a few seconds to realize his double entendre. \u201cControl the tool. Move your hand slowly up and down, adding linseed oil when your movements begin to catch. Ah, that\u2019s good.\u201d He pressed against her, his erection rubbing against the small of her back as he continued his play on words. \u201cThe tip is very sensitive. Use a featherlike touch for optimum effect. Pay careful attention to the reactions of the canvas. You will sense when to add oil and when you should apply more pressure. That\u2019s very nice. You\u2019re doing well \u2026 keep up the pressure \u2026 yes, yes \u2026 that\u2019s it.\u201d She heard his low, quiet groan and she gasped in response. \u201cAs the pressure builds, move faster, faster Meaghan \u2026 oh, that feels good doesn\u2019t it.\u201d His voice breathless, ragged as he moved her hand furiously over the canvas.<\/p>\n

\u201cFaster \u2026 until you can sense that the canvas is at the point where it can take no more, then \u2026 add a bit more for good measure.\u201d David stopped abruptly. The painting finished. Meaghan could hardly believe what they had created in such a short amount of time. She stood admiring the work. Her body exhausted as though she had been put through a wringer. Damp heat soaked her dress. She shuddered when David asked her.<\/p>\n

\u201cWas that as good for you as it was for me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Buy Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Evernight Publishing:\u00a0http:\/\/www.evernightpublishing.com\/the-art-of-seduction-by-annie-harland-creek\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0741CTQ43\/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_3fOBzbE0GRE4D<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Annieharlandcreek@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.annieharlandcreek.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

www.facebook.com\/AnnieHarlandCreek<\/a><\/p>\n

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