Lucy Felthouse Interview of Epicness with Epic Sauce

Today, I have the fabulous Lucy Felthouse on my blog answering some fun questions and talking about her new books. I'm very excited because Lucy will be featured with me in Rachel Kramer Bussel's newest erotica anthology, Best Bondage Erotica 2012, which came out in most stores for e-book and print December 7th. So go pick up a copy!

       Why did you get started writing?

I honestly can't remember. I've been writing from a very young age, then for publication since 2006. I first wrote erotica on a dare and started sending work off when I became interested in the genre as a reader, too. Now, each new publication spurs me on to write more. That and the deadlines, of course!

 

      What was the first real joy you had when writing professionally?

It would have to be my first acceptance, which was for the now-defunct Scarlet Magazine. I was incredibly excited that someone wanted to publish me and pay for my work! Thankfully, several years down the line, publishers are still accepting my work, but it's still exciting each and every time.

 

       What was/is your biggest pitfall?

Discipline. I can be very easily distracted while writing, but I'm getting better. As my writing now makes up a part of my income, I find it easier to stay focused because if I don't write, I'll make less money!

      What did you learn while writing?

All kinds of things. I hope that I've improved in my writing, and will continue to do so. I've also learned things about sexual lifestyles that I haven't taken part in, but have researched for my work. In this line of work it pays to be open minded, which luckily I am. I'm also very inquisitive so I love to learn new things, anyway.

      What’s your favorite sexual position to write?

I don't have one. Writing for me is about the story and the characters rather than the mechanics. They just seem to come naturally as I start getting the words down on the page. I don't plan ahead, and certainly when it comes to sex scenes I just let the characters do their thing and see what happens.

 

     What’s your favorite genre to read?

I couldn't choose just one. I read erotica and erotic romance the most as that’s what I write, but I also love paranormal, chick lit, horror and crime.






If you could be one fairytale character for a day who would it be?

Oh, that's easy. That would be Snow White because she gets to star along the divine Chris Hemsworth in the upcoming film, Snow White and the Huntsman. :D

 

      Who are your author inspirations?

I don't think I really have any. I have tons of authors that I love to read, but my inspiration comes from being published and having readers that (hopefully) enjoy my work.

 

       Socks or Slippers?

Both – it's cold in the UK!

 

       Handcuffs or fuzzy tickler?

Ooh, handcuffs. Mainly because I don't like being tickled. I find it annoying, rather than erotic

 

       Where do you see yourself in a year as an author?

In a year, I would hope to have a couple of novella-length pieces released (up until now my releases have been short stories) and be well on my way to writing a novel.

 

    What are your new releases?

The past few months have been really busy in terms of releases. October and November saw several releases, a mixture of anthology appearances and standalone titles:

·         A Menu with a Difference

·         Brick Dust & Bedsprings

·         Love Through Time

·         Weekend at Wilderhope Manor

·         Immoral Views

·         Explicit Encounters

And December sees the release of Crimes of Passion from Xcite Books, and Best Bondage Erotica 2012 from Cleis Press, both of which feature stories I wrote.

For more info on all these titles, check out this page on my website: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/

 

    What are you working on now?

I recently completed my longest piece to date, a novella for one of my publishers, so I'm working on edits for that. I'm also working on a novella that I've been promising to another publisher for quite some time, so fingers crossed they accept it!

Will a weekend in a luxury hotel make Annette’s deepest fantasies come true?

When Jed and Annette spend a weekend in a luxury hotel, they’re planning to take full advantage of the hot tub and large bed – preferably with a third party. Annette’s never been with another woman before, but she’s eager to experience some Sapphic delight. When the couple meets waitress Tamara at the restaurant they’re lunching at, they agree she’s perfect in many ways; but is she on the menu?

Excerpt and buy links here: http://lucyfelthouse.co.uk/published-works/a-menu-with-a-difference/

 

Lucy is a graduate of the University of Derby, where she studied Creative Writing. During her first year, she was dared to write an erotic story - so she did. It went down a storm and she's never looked back. Lucy has had stories published by Cleis Press, Noble Romance, Ravenous Romance, Summerhouse Publishing, Sweetmeats Press and Xcite Books. She is also the editor of Uniform Behaviour and Seducing the Myth. Find out more at http://www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter.