Interview
With Author Arianna Skye
Hello my
lovelies! So I apologize for not posting this sooner. Internet decided to fritz
on me. It was not pretty. Me without internet is a terrible sight to behold!
*nods* But YAY! The problem is fixed now and things are looking up. And thanks
to the very cool Roxanne at Bewitching Book Tours, I had the opportunity to interview Ms.
Arianna Skye. I also reviewed the book she will be telling you all about so you
can check that out too. I will leave the link to the review at the end of the post. I really enjoyed the story ~ Book 1 of a new series and
I think you will too. So let’s get to it, shall we? It is my pleasure to
introduce to you:
**ARIANNA SKYE**
Here is a
little about Ms. Skye:
Arianna Skye is the
erotic pen name of paranormal romance author, Sidney Ayers. She loves infusing stories with
humor. What would the world be without a little bit of laughter? Arianna writes
a plethora of genres, ranging from historical, to paranormal, to contemporary.
A native of Michigan, Arianna still
lives in the same town she grew up in. No matter how hard she tries, she just
can’t seem to get away. Michigan is in her blood, and she wouldn’t have it any
other way.
To learn more about
Arianna/Sidney and her books, you can visit either one of her websites at www.ariannaskye.com or www.sidneyayers.com
**INTERVIEW**
Tell us a
little about your current release Wings of Desire.
This book is part of
the Fey Chronicles series.
Do you
have other books that go along with it?
Right now, it’s just
the one book. I have plans for three other books in the series. Tentative
titles are WINDS OF PASSION, CHAINS OF DESIRE, and DREAMS OF ECSTACY
What is
your favorite thing about this book?
I love the blending of
Celtic mythology I’ve put in the book.
Your
website proclaims you a geek. What is it that makes you so geeky? And how does
being geeky help you write your stories?
I’ve worked almost 20
years in the IT and technical support field. I have some stories lined up that
involve “geeks” and “nerds.”
Any
upcoming projects you would like to tell us about?
I’m currently working
on book three in the Demons Unleashed series by my alter ego, Sidney Ayers. It’s the long awaited story of
Kalli Corapolous, demoness extraordiaire.
How do
you keep in contact with your readers?
I love hearing from you all. You can contact me through
both my websites at www.ariannaskye.com and www.sidneyayers.com.
When did
you begin your journey as an author and what pulled you in the direction of
writing?
I started writing my
first “novel” when I was ten. As for romance, I read my first Johanna Lindsey
book when I was 15. At the age of 17, I was starting to write my own—a
medieval. Even at a young age, I was a master at the infamous purple prose. I
remember referring to the heroine’s bits as her “moist haven”. I never laughed
my butt off so hard when I rediscovered those handwritten pages a few years
back.
Any
special quirks or habits when writing?
I drink a concoction
that I affectionately call “Liquid Crack.” It’s pretty much just Diet Sundrop
or Diet Mountain Dew laced with Crystal Light or
Mio.
How do
you celebrate when you finish a novel?
I go into a deep week
long coma. Okay, maybe not a coma, but there is a lot of sleep.
What are
you reading now? Any favorites you tend to go back to?
Lately, I’ve been
reading a lot of non-fiction writing and self-publishing books. As for fiction,
I’m always a sucker for a good paranormal or historical romance.
Was there
something in particular that gave you the idea for this book (series)?
This book was
brainstormed over ten years ago while I was deep in my techno geek heyday. I
was sitting in a chat room one night when a storm started to roll in. I thought
about writing a book about a woman using a Greek goddess screen name getting
struck by lightning and time traveling to ancient Greece because some people
were trying to summon a goddess. I was
contemplating writing an erotic romance when my muse reminded me of this story.
I then decided she wasn’t a greek goddess, but Celtic. However, my muse
informed me she should be a faerie instead. Silly story, huh?
Any
advice you’d like to share for aspiring writers?
Keep writing. The more
you write, the better you hone your craft. I’ve written four books and I still
find something new.
If you
could travel back in time, where would you go and who would you meet?
Marie Antoinette. I
think her life and story is often misinterpreted and I’d like to know the
truth.
Do you
have any other hobbies or interests besides writing?
Besides computers, I
love arts and crafts. I’ve even found a way to combine the two.
Salty or
Sweet?
I love mixing the two.
Alcoholic
or Non-alcoholic?
Depends on the type of
alcohol and the occasion. Lately, I’ve noticed that wine tends to make me very
sleepy. Not a good mix when you’re trying to write a book.
What is
your favorite drink?
The aforementioned
“Liquid Crack.”
What is
your favorite holiday?
Independence day. I’m
sort of a pyromaniac and love lighting off fireworks.
Favorite
place you have ever visited?
Washington DC. Great
place to learn about American History and most the museums are free.
Do you
have a favorite inspirational quote?
Write what you love…
love what you write, otherwise no one else will either!
Boxers or
briefs?
Boxers.
Years of watching my dad walk around in briefs has left me scarred for life.
E-reader
or Paperback?
I will read
either or. I am not a book snob.
Long hair
or short hair on a guy?
I’ve
always been a sucker for a long haired guy. But anything longer than their
shoulders is overkill.
Do you
have any hidden talents?
I can
touch the tip of my tongue to my nose. You didn’t say it had to be a useful
talent :)
Caffeine
or Decaf?
Caffeine!!!!!
I’m pretty much addicted.
Favorite
midnight snack?
Bread and
butter.
Almond
Joy or Mounds?
Sometimes
I feel like a nut, sometimes I don’t. :)
Flowers
or chocolate?
Chocolate,
that way I can share the yummy goodness.
Urban
Fantasy or Paranormal Romance?
I prefer
the quick happy ever after, so I am more of a paranormal romance gal.
Favorite
meal?
Spaghetti and
meatballs. It has to have meat, otherwise it’s just Marinara. :)
Tell us
one random piece of information that you could have lived your whole life
without ever knowing?
Anything having to do
with algebra. I don’t think I’ve used a bit of anything I learned in those
classes yet.
**EXTRA FUN**
I’ve now started some FUN and Wacky questions for those
interviewed on my site. Try your hand at some if you’re making up an
interview! ~~ Arianna Skye
Examples:
Have you ever gone out in public with your shirt on
backwards, or your slippers on, and when realizing it, just said screw it?
I have put my shirt on backwards before, but I snuck
into the restroom and quickly adjusted myself. What can I say, I’m paranoid
like that.
Do you prefer fuzzy or tube socks?
I don’t have a
preference, just that they don’t have holes.
Are you a person who makes their bed in the morning, or
do you not see much point?
Why make a bed if all you’re going to do is climb back
into it later anyway?
Be honest, how often do you wash your hair?
Every other day.
Do you get road rage? What pisses you off the most about
other drivers?
I will admit I’ve flashed the bird a few times in my
life. My pet peeve is people who drive below the minimum speed limit on the
expressway. Hello, what part of express do you not understand?
Do you go out of
your way to kill bugs? Are there any that make
you screech and
hide?
It depends on what kind of bug. If it’s an annoying fly
that just won’t leave me alone or a spider that just decided to drop in for a
visit, then I will swat it. If it’s a grasshopper or a lady bug, I will usually
let it live. I’m deathly afraid of bees, hornets and wasps. I’ve done my fair
share of screaming when dealing with them.
Have you ever secretly wished you were a character in a
book? If so, which character did you wish you were and why?
Who hasn’t ever wished they were Scarlett O’Hara? She’s
a strong character who overcame a lot. You can see her mature as the story
progresses. I always wanted to run after Rhett and give them their happily ever
after.
**LATEST RELEASE**
**WINGS OF
DESIRE**
**Fey Chronicles,
Book 1**
**BOOK BLURB**
Not your
(grand)mother's fairytale...
Rhiannon Kinsley's life
goes from boring to downright crazy when a freak lightning bolt strikes her
laptop. To make matters even more bizarre, strange words and symbols flash
across the computer screen and she hears a mysterious voice. Time to call the
men in white coats! Then Cerne Silverwing, an intriguingly sexy man, appears.
He insists she’s a faerie princess whose fate will determine his own. What a
crock! Now she knows who really needs those white coats.
With the Dark Faerie
forces threatening his kingdom, Cerne kidnaps Rhiannon and brings her to Fey, a
land where magic knows no bounds. He's performing a duty to save his kingdom
and nothing more—a duty that will bring him his wings and the strengthened
magic that comes with them. If he doesn’t unite with the princess as her
consort, those wings will never grow. But this princess grew up in the land of
laptops and instant messages, and she’s convinced they're both crazy. Despite
their differences, the two are thrust together to defeat the whip-wielding Dark
Faerie Queen before she takes over the kingdom. Passion and peril aside, will
Rhiannon and Cerne discover their true destiny?
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Book Trailer for Wings
of Desire:
**EXCERPT**
(adult
content)
Cerne caught her hand in
his and gave her a heated gaze. "I didn't want to resort to this,” he
said, his voice thick and heady. "But I've run out of options.” He pulled
her against his hard-muscled body. With his thumb and forefinger, he lifted her
chin.
Clenching her fists, she
bit her lip. Tingling numbness filled her every pore. She attempted to pull
herself from his embrace, but her body wouldn’t cooperate.
"Let me go! You're
frightening me."
"It's for your own
good and the good of your people, my sweet.” He traced a finger lightly over
her lips. "Soon you'll understand.” He lowered his lips to hers and gently
nibbled. Coaxing her mouth open, his tongue swirled with hungry strokes along
hers.
She moaned softly as her
traitorous tongue danced with his. Lessening his grip on her arm, he allowed
her to press closer and rub her bikini-clad breasts against the hard ridges of
his chest. Her nipples pebbled against the spandex of her swim top.
Stupid nipples.
She twisted her fingers
in his dark mane, pulling him closer. Heedless of what she knew was right, she
intensified the kiss. He hoisted her up onto his lap, letting her straddle the
rock-hard erection that filled his trousers. Grinding her hips against his, she
reached down to unfasten and untie the garment.
He pulled her hands away.
"No, leannan. I just want to kiss. The joining must occur at
Beltane—in Fey.”
"I'm not going to
Fey—”
He reclaimed her lips.
Intoxicating warmth spread throughout her body while he licked, sucked and
nibbled. She gasped in pleasure and let his tongue probe the cavern of her
mouth again. Light as a feather, she sighed in deep contentment. By God, was
she floating? Closing her eyes, Rhiannon allowed him have his way with her.
"I'm sorry,” he
breathed against her lips. "It was the only way.”
"What—” Her eyes
flickered as spots danced before them until darkness took over.
Fabulous!
How awesome was that interview? And the excerpt? *fans self* I told you it was
hawt! Didn’t I? Oh! … I did, but you may not know. So hop on over here and read
my review! Just
click here! So if you haven’t checked out Ms.
Skye yet, you should. And if you already enjoy her writing as Ms. Ayers, then
you really need to read this book!
Want a bit more fun? Answer Ms. Skye's question in the comment section below.
Want a bit more fun? Answer Ms. Skye's question in the comment section below.
What is the craziest thing you have ever done in your life?
~~ Arianna Skye
*raises brow* So what IS the craziest thing you have ever done in your life???
Until next time readers …
Until next time readers …
HAPPY READING!!!
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