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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Interview and GIVEAWAY with Sandra Bunino

Interview and GIVEAWAY with Sandra Bunino



Hey everyone! We are back and today I have a wonderful author to share with you. I really enjoyed the blurb when this book was introduced to me and wanted to know more. I am sure you will also. What I like about the story is that is adds a bit with the female lead struggling with age and body issues. We all know that we struggle with this ourselves to several different degrees. It is nice to see something “real” tackled within the sexy stories that we love to read so much. I hope that you all enjoy getting to know more about this fun author and her latest release. Please allow me to welcome to the blog:




**SANDRA BUNINO**


**BIO**
 
Sandra Bunino is a numbers crunching business professional by day who stays up past her bedtime thanks to her oh-so-sexy imagination. Who needs sleep, anyway? Sandra is constantly searching for different ways to achieve a heart-pumping, stomach-flipping, breath-catching reaction from her readers.



These days, Sandra lives on a wooded mountaintop not far from New York City with her family. She always looks forward to hearing from her readers and she may be contacted at sbunino@gmail.com . As a social media junkie in need of a ten-step program, you can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter (@sandrabunino). 

Remember, following is sexy!


You can find out more about Ms. Bunino in the following places:






**TIE ME FREE**
**The Satin Rose Experience, 4**

Release date: September 12, 2013

From Evernight Publishing



**BLURB**
 
She’s forty and vanilla…he’s twenty-eight and…not. 



Score one for Kate Angel. She’s just signed the hottest erotica author to her start up publishing house, Angel Books, but she needs a crash course in kink to appease her demanding client. Creating a Domsublife.com profile seems like an innocent way to do her homework and satisfy her curiosity. 



Mason Myers has lived a lifetime in his twenty-eight years. The product of an Irish orphanage, he grew up fast to overcome his lonely, humble beginnings to become the successful businessman he is today. He's also an experienced Dom at the Satin Rose Experience, an elite BDSM club in New York City. 
A mutual appreciation for modern art establishes their online connection. Mason convinces Kate to meet him at the Guggenheim museum’s erotica exhibit where she reveals her fascination in the art of rope bondage, known as Shibari. Introducing her to the ancient art within the safety of the club, Mason helps Kate surrender her deep-seated hang-ups about her age and body image. 



As the physical and emotional ties that bind her into the submissive of his fantasies tighten, can Kate learn to break the emotional tethers ruling her life and embrace the freedoms they bestow?



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**INTERVIEW**

How has your life changed since becoming published?
Yes and no. I still have the same responsibilities and roles I had in my pre-published days. I’m a wife, mother and I work full time. I haven’t found the secret in magically getting the laundry and dishes cleaned and put away. However, I’m lucky I get to indulge my writing side by going to conferences attended by Sylvia Day (I met her this summer!), and chatting with awesome writers and readers.



I love it when authors get star-struck by other authors. And if you ever gen in touch with that magical housework fairy, please let me know! *nods* What is your typical day like?
I work during the week but try to get some writing in at night or during my lunch hour. I write most weekends, however I take time off from writing too. My son is in football season now so I love to go to his games and hang out with my family.



ACK! I do not think that I could watch my kids play a game that could potentially hurt them. Luckily none of them have wanted to … yet. You must have a stronger constitution than I. Tell us a little about your current release, Tie Me Free.
Tie Me Free is from my Satin Rose Experience series. It’s what I like to call “BDSM lite” because I center on the sensual side of dominance and submission. If you like erotic romance but not the shock of hard core BDSM, you’ll like this series. Tie Me Free focuses on Shibari, the ancient art of Japanese rope bondage.



Here’s the blurb:
She’s forty and vanilla…he’s twenty-eight and…not.


Score one for Kate Angel. She’s just signed the hottest erotica author to her start up publishing house, Angel Books, but she needs a crash course in kink to appease her demanding client. Creating a Domsublife.com profile seems like an innocent way to do her homework and satisfy her curiosity.


Mason Myers has lived a lifetime in his twenty-eight years. The product of an Irish orphanage, he grew up fast to overcome his lonely, humble beginnings to become the successful businessman he is today. He's also an experienced Dom at the Satin Rose Experience, an elite BDSM club in New York City.


A mutual appreciation for modern art establishes their online connection. Mason convinces Kate to meet him at the Guggenheim museum’s erotica exhibit where she reveals her fascination in the art of rope bondage, known as Shibari. Introducing her to the ancient art within the safety of the club, Mason helps Kate surrender her deep-seated hang-ups about her age and body image.


As the physical and emotional ties that bind her into the submissive of his fantasies tighten, can Kate learn to break the emotional tethers ruling her life and embrace the freedoms they bestow?



I like it. A lot. Any upcoming projects you would like to tell us about?
I have a few things in the works! I’m writing another Satin Rose Experience series story. I hope to have it done and out for the holidays. I’m also almost finished writing an emotional and “angsty” story. The hero and heroine are both fighting demons from their past.



I wonder, since you mentioned “angsty”, if your mood is ever effected by what your characters are experiencing or if it more the opposite when your mood effects how your characters feel. How do you keep in contact with your readers?
I’m a social media junkie and chat with many of my readers on Facebook and Twitter. I also have an active blog where I encourage readers to comment.



I love social media junkie authors. They keep things real and allow the reader so much more than just the book. What is your favorite thing about this book?
I love Kate’s growth through the book. Even though she’s successful in business, personally she battles body/age issues. She’s pretty self-conscious at the beginning of the story. With the help of Mason, Kate opens her mind to some kinky possibilities.



Good of you to tackle an issue that affects so many women. WE may be reading for pleasure, but we can also possibly learn a thing or two as well. *wink* And I love that, assuming my supposition is correct, that Mason doesn't give a fig about what Kate will view as bad about her age and body. What’s next for the Satin Rose Experience series?
Asher Cane, owner of The Satin Rose Experience, is opening a second club in Las Vegas. He has a special suite designed just for Mia Lavender, VP of Client Experience at SRE, who is also his submissive. Mia’s training began in book 1, Mia’s Submission. One year later, Asher’s ready to put her through the final test.

Nice! Sounds like I have been missing out. Something I will have to rectify in the very near future. How do you celebrate when you finish a novel?

I start another!



As a reader, I approve of this celebratory practice. What are you reading now? Any favorites you tend to go back to?
I’m reading Lisa Renee Jones’ Being Me, the 2nd book in her Inside Out Trilogy. The 3rd just released this week! I also enjoy Roni Loren’s Loving on the Edge series.



Ms. Loren is new to me. I will have to check her out. Was there something in particular that gave you the idea for this book/series?
A trip to the W Hotel in New York City gave me the idea for the Satin Rose Experience series. In fact, the SRE lounge is modeled after the W’s martini bar.



Awesome! I love how real life experience can be pulled into a book. Any advice you’d like to share for aspiring writers?
It’s a great time to be a writer and author. If you want to write a book, stop talking about it and just do it!



Yes. Just dew eet! Tell us one thing that readers wouldn’t know about you.
I have an Accounting degree and an MBA.



Good for you! Do you have any other hobbies or interests besides writing?
I’m an art and photography geek. I love spending the day gallery hopping.



How fun! Salty or Sweet?
Sweet



Agreed. Alcoholic or Non-alcoholic?
Martini, anyone?



Guess we got our answer. LOL Opposites: 1 thing that never fails to make you happy and one thing that never fails to make you see red.
Flowers / Dishonesty



Have to agree again. Boxers or briefs?
Boxers



I think it depends on the guy. Long hair or short hair on a guy?
Short in real life / longish in fiction 



First answer like that, but I like it. You are right. Caffine or Decaf?
Caffeine



As it should be. Favorite midnight snack?
Tostitos



Oh yum! Second only to Doritos. Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Depends on the day.



Wow. You can switch? Wish I could! I am a complete introvert! Flowers or chocolate?
Oh – that’s a hard one but I’m leaning toward flowers.



I am thinking that it may depend upon the occasion. Do you have any phobias or fears?
Roller coasters



Oh noes! They are so much fun! Are you a night person or morning person?
Night owl



Yeah. I lean toward night but in truth I am probably neither. All I ever want to do is take a nap. Mostly because I can't ever take a nap. *sighs* Tell us one random piece of information that you could have lived your whole life without ever knowing?
The average chocolate bar has 8 insect legs in it. (Makes me happy I chose flowers up there!)

I could have gone MY whole life without ever knowing that. Thanks for that! *grumbles* There goes my chocolate chip pancake idea. :) Now how about a little taste of TIE ME FREE?




**EXCERPT**
By reading any further you are stating you are at least 18 years of age.
If you are under the age of 18, it is necessary for you to exit this site.

Kate stared at the platform as the click of the door sounded over the mesmerizing music. Looking over her shoulder, she found Mason watching her from his spot next to the door. She turned to the only other piece of furniture, a large armoire with a double door. “May I?” She glanced back to Mason.
He extended his hand toward the cabinet. “Of course. Please.”
Kate’s heels clicked on the wood floor as she approached the cabinet and swung open the door. Assorted colors of rope lengths lined the shelves. Kate fingered the cords and pulled out a loop of red silk rope. “I didn’t realize the ropes were so soft.”
Mason pushed off from the wall and walked to her. “The ropes are an extension of the person performing the tying. An extension of their arms and fingers. They’re meant to caress and comfort. The ropes are symbolic of the connection between the individuals involved in the scene as you saw outside.” Mason stood just a whisper from her face. His thumb brushed her fingers holding the silk cord as their gazes locked. “How about a little roleplay, Kate?”
She cocked her head. “Roleplay?”
Do you want to know how it feels to be dominated? To be tied?”
Kate held her breath and her heartbeat hammered in her chest.
Kneel on the platform and put your hands behind your back.”
What?”
Your safe word is moon. Use it now or anytime during the session.”
Session? We never talked about a session tonight.” Kate pulled her hand away but Mason held it firm in his grasp. “I’m not playing games with you, Mason.” She wriggled her wrist free and walked toward the painting.
Soft footfalls approached and his breath tickled at the back of her head. “You’re looking for something more in your life, Kate. It’s why you took on Blaze as a client, it’s why you joined Domsublife, it’s why you met me at the Guggenheim and it’s why you’re here in this suite. I’d kept tabs on your reaction and body cues as you watched the demonstration. You’re craving to be bound, I can taste it. And I assure you, this is no game. If you don’t like it or it makes you feel uncomfortable to the point you want to stop, say the safe word and I’ll stop and untie you. No questions asked.”
He was right. Somehow he’d always been right on the mark when it came to her and what she was feeling. The music ceased for a moment between songs. Kate spun around to meet his stare, heartbeat pounding in her chest as her breathing became shallow but she refused to break their stare.
Kate considered his words and studied his face. “Are the cameras on? Are they watching?”
Mason nodded. “Yes. Surveillance is on. I gave Mia and Asher the heads up that you might want to experiment. They have your safe word.”
Kate turned back to face the painting and leaned into his chest. “You scare me,” she whispered.
His fingertips trailed a path up and down her arms. “Why?”
Because you seem to know what I’m thinking before I do.” Because you’re so right for me but so wrong. Because you’re like a gooey, delicious ice cream sundae I’ll never allow myself to taste.
Mason chuckled. “Is that a bad thing?” His voice poured through her body. Closing her eyes, she pulled away from him. Her glance moved from the door to the platform. She’d never have another chance like this to experience it. Kate squared her shoulders. “Okay. But I’m not getting naked,” she said, holding an index finger up. She moved to the platform and kneeled. Even though the surface was hard, a calmness came over her as she moved to the middle of the table and gazed over the painting in front of her.
I’m fine with that limit, for now, except for your feet.” Mason slipped off her shoes and rubbed tight circles his thumbs into the arch of her foot.
Kate let out a throaty moan. “How do you know how to do that?”
Reflexology. It’s part of the study of shibari. I also learned where the body’s pressure points are.” His thumbs traveled to the balls of her feet and let up on the pressure. “How’s that feel?”
Kate groaned. “Heavenly.” Her muscles loosened instantly.
Good. Now just relax, spread your knees apart and sit on your heels. This will be the most comfortable position for you as we do this.”
Kate complied as his fingers traveled up her back to her shoulders. “You have knots in your shoulders. Under stress?”
That’s an understatement,” she snorted.
Close your eyes and get lost in the music. Don’t think of anything outside of this room. It’s just you and me.”
Kate smiled. “There is no you and me, Mason.”






**AUTHOR QUESTION**
Do you enjoy erotic romance? If so, on a scale from 1 – 5, how kinky do you like your books on the Kink-o-Meter
(1 = none at all, 5 = the more the better)





**GIVEAWAY**
One random commenter will win an eCopy of Mia’s Submission (The Satin Rose Experience, book 1).






So now you get a chance to tell me what you thought. I loved that excerpt. It gave us just a taste of exactly what the book is about and I caught the body image issue within the scene. I think I love Mason already. What did you think? Would you be likely to read this book? Have you read Ms. Bunino before? Have you read this series before? Your feedback is always welcome so please feel free to leave a comment below. And do not forget to answer Ms. Bunino's question. How kinky do you like your stories to be?

I want to thank Ms. Bunino for spending some time with us today and for taking the time to answer the interview questions. I had a lot of fun and I hope that you all did as well. If you liked the book, it is also part of a series. Book 4 actually, so you have plenty of reads to keep you going for now. And it sounds as if it won't be long before book 5 is out. You also have a chance to WIN so be sure to enter Ms. Bunino's GIVEAWAY before you leave here today. You have nothing to lose so you might as well give it a try, yes?

If you enjoyed what you experienced here today, please consider adding this book or series to your TBR list – or consider showing your support for this author by purchasing a copy of this book or series for yourself. It is one way that we as readers can both support the authors we enjoy and also guarantee future reading pleasure from said author. I hope that you all enjoyed your time spend here today. I will be seeing you all soon. Be sure to answer the author question and enter the giveaway before you hop out! Until next time ...
HAPPY READING!!!


3 comments:

  1. Thank you for having me on to share Tie Me Free with your readers!

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    1. Absolutely! I had a blast. Please feel free to come back anytime. :)

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