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Brynn Paulin March 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009

All about Brynn Paulin


Brynn PaulinWhen it comes to books and movies, Brynn has one rule: there must be a happy ending. After that one requirement, anything goes. And it just might in her books.

She lives in Michigan with her husband and two children, who love her despite her occasional threats to smite them. They humour her and let her think she's a goddess...as long as she provides homemade chocolate chip cookies on a regular basis. Brynn is president of her local chapter of Romance Writers of America and has conducted workshops at several writers' conferences around the country as she enjoys mentoring and meeting new people.

According to Brynn, her writing success can be attributed to an eclectic collection of music, her local road construction crews, a trusty notebook, and of course, her husband, Mr. Inspiration, who puts up with a lot in the name of research.



How Brynn Paulin got into Erotic Romance?


I think it was more of a case of it got into me. I always knew I'd be a writer. By the time I was a preteen, I knew it would be romance writer. As I progressed as an adult, my writing got hotter and hotter. Then I read my first erotic romance (The Empresses New Clothes) and I knew Erotic Romance was the place for me.



The Scoop!


My goodness it's a busy year. I'm working on my next book for Total-E-Bound. In addition to that I've got books for two other publishers on my plate. This year will include more ménage books and a male/male book. Fans of Circle of Three and The Cress Family will be happy to know more are on their way.

I'll be at the Romantic Times convention this year in April. In addition to that, I'll be at Carol Lynne's Readers weekend in July and the Ellora's Cave Romanticon in October. If you're not the travelling sort, you can find me on my blog, The Writer's Evolution blog or my podcast, Aural Sex.



What Brynn Paulin likes to read...


I love to read erotic romance. Ménage and D/s are my favorites. I love a great vampire book (try JP Bowie or Dakota Rebel). Of course there is my favorite author, who isn't an erotic romance writer, Lynsay Sands. I buy all her books as soon as they come out. Other authors I call must-reads: Bronwyn Green, Carol Lynne, and Desiree Holt. Oh and I love Cindy Spencer Pape's shapeshifters.




INTERVIEW

The Sensible Questions:

1.How have your life experiences affected your writing?
My life experiences have infinitely affected my writing. As a writer you need to filter in everything and utilize it in your work. I might not use exact experiences but I can draw on a plethora of emotions to bleed down on paper. I don't think any one thing has influenced my writing. It's rather feelings I go back and draw upon.

2.Which of your characters is your favourite, and why?
Well, the Cress brothers will always be my all-time favourites. What's not to love? They're dominant yet they have an infinite care for their mates that can't be surpassed. I also adore Ailig from Legend Arises for the same reason.

3.What heat level do you enjoy writing most, and why?
Hot, hot and even hotter!!

4.What authors have influenced you most (not necessarily in the romance genre)?
My mom, who's published in non-fiction. I always wanted to be a writer because of her. Just about all the authors who wrote Harlequin Presents in the eighties. Jaid Black, Cricket Starr and Lora Leigh. These three were the first I discovered in erotic romance. Bronwyn Green my critique partner for seventeen years.

5.Which comes to you first when you write, the basic premise of the plot, or the characters?
First I get a premise, then the characters develop, then I get a plot.

6.What is the biggest lesson that you've learned since you began writing?
Write every day.

7.Describe your writing space.
Pictures will speak louder than the words, so check them out!,/p>

Office - straight on
Office - straight on

Office - shelf
Office - shelf

Office - left wall
Office - left wall

Office - right wall
Office - right wall





The Naughty Questions:



How many toys do you have in your toy-box? (and we don't mean Barbie dolls!)
I kinda like answer c below (batteries baby...I need lots of -˜em!), lol. I could have a great ménage and practice some bdsm as well. Variety is the spice of life as they say but I think my toys, though plentiful, are pretty standard.

Or you can answer it as:
a. you mean like Barbie?
b. giggle...a few
c. batteries baby...I need lots of -˜em!
d. my toy box could get me pregnant!

What or who does your ideal man look like?
Or you can answer it as:
a. younger!
b. slightly older
c. a little older than that
d. older guys do it for me!
E. ANY OF THE ABOVE!!!!! I love men.

Are any of the sexy scenes in your books based on real life?
All of them. I don't call him Mr. Inspiration for nothing!

What kind of clothing do you like to wear in order to feel sexy?
It's more attitude than clothes. I can feel sexy in a pair of jeans and a blouse. I do have a soft spot for silky things though.

What kind of clothing do you think makes men look sexy?
I'm definitely into casual. My favorite sexy item is a staple in my books: well-worn jeans that fit just right.

What is the most outrageously naughty thing you've ever done?
Naughty? Me? I'm all pure and innocent and sugar and spice. I would never covertly grope my husband in the elevator of the Empire State Building with about a bazillion other people nearby. And I certainly would not have sex with him in a public place!!!


Releases

Brynn Paulin's Releases

Boy Toys (Brit Party)



Boy Toys (Brit Party)
  • Genre: Menage a Trois
  • Rating: Total-e-Melting
  • e-Book: Short Story
  • ISBN: 978-1-906590-20-8
  • Total-E-Bound

Dana's job title is scientist not babysitter. She's irritated when her boss slates her to accompany department bad boys, Christopher and Jason, to a meeting in London on her weekend off. Since her job transfer to England, she's hidden her attraction to the much younger men. Unfortunately, the attraction seems to be growing every day and every night she fantasises about them. Three days virtually alone with them will be no fantasy and might instead be an embarrassing disaster. But...

Jason and Christopher have had their eyes on Dana since she joined their department. Through a little finagling they've arranged for her to be part of this trip. They're sure her project is a spot on compliment to theirs and her presence will be an ideal addition to their bed. Now all they have to do is convince her that the bad boys will make her perfect boy toys. Forever.

What the reviewers are saying

"OUTSTANDING READ!! Boys Toys by the talented Brynn Paulin is the next story in this anthology. I loved the whole concept of this story! It's a great combination of smart characters, interesting plot and incredible sex!" ~~Simply Romance Reviews

"Brynn Paulin turns the heat up. Boy Toys is an engaging read." ~~NovelTalk


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Phantoms' Pleasure



Phantoms' Pleasure
  • Genre: Menage a Trois
  • Rating: Total-e-Burning
  • e-Book: Novella
  • ISBN: 978-1-906811-18-1
  • Total-E-Bound

Jahzlyn Monroe is between things in life...between jobs, between homes, between relationships. When she attends her cousin's Halloween party, she never expects to end up between two men. Literally. Naked. Jahz doesn't know who her masked lovers are, and as she struggles to find her direction in life, surrendering to a ménage relationship at this crossroads period seems unwise despite the burning desires plaguing her.

Dressed as phantoms, Garrett Byrnam and Chay Harper expect fun at the party, but they never suspect they'll have the woman of their dreams in their arms before the night's end. When she disappears before they can reveal their faces and make their intentions clear, they know they'll be travelling their own rocky road as they set out to persuade Jahz that she should surrender to pleasure in their arms - a pleasure that will be no phantom at all.

What the reviewers are saying

"Phantoms' Pleasure has a curious twist on the typical ménage scenario. A town with a tradition of trio unions, it is not your typical town, but very interesting to say the least. Jahz has many demons that she is dealing with and watching her come to terms with her feelings is moving. The anxiety that she feels comes through to the reader and adds dimension to the storyline. The interaction between the three is steamy. The relationship between Chay and Garrett is loving and sexy. The book is definitely a sexual rollercoaster from the beginning to the end. If you want a hot read, this one is for you." ~~Fallen Angel Reviews


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Legend



Legend
  • Genre: Historical
  • Rating: Total-e-Burning
  • e-Book: Short Story
  • ISBN: 978-1-906590-61-1
  • Total-E-Bound

LEGEND ARISES
Legend has it that long, long ago, a great knight fell in love with a fair maiden...

Emma knew her entire life that she'd eventually marry Ailig and be the lady in his castle. But she had dreams of freedom which weren't befitting to a lady of her standing. Still she yearned for Ailig and the unknown of his arms. As Ailig's wife she learns her true freedom is in his arms and bondage is the emptiness she feels when they're parted. Instead of wishing for freedom, she fears for her love's safety while he does his king's bidding.

Though she endeavours to hide her apprehension, Ailig knows of his bride's anxieties yet duty to king and country compels him. Before answering each call to service, he promises to safely return. But there are some perils that even a knight can't overcome...

LEGEND ACCOMPLISHED
Writer, Emily Harteger has been at loose ends her entire life, never quite fitting in anywhere she's gone. She finds her place in the past amongst the knights and maidens she creates on paper. When a story idea comes to her in a dream, she's compelled to travel to England on a trip she can neither afford nor justify. She's drawn to the shores of Northern England where vivid pictures fill her head and she pens a lurid tale of Sir Alexander and his love Emagarde.

When she meets Alec Woods, the very embodiment of the man she's visualized in her dreams, she's drawn under his spell. Her visions of the knight and his love grow stronger and she wonders if the attraction she feels for Alec is real or the product of her wishful dreaming. Then they find a bottle containing a necklace and note identical to one she's written about in her book...

Is this fantasy or something else entirely?

What the reviewers are saying

"Brynn Paulin starts the bottle on its way with one fascinating tale. [...] A LEGEND ARISES is a tale of a love that has no bounds." ~~NovelTalk

"The story of Ailig and Emma is so moving I had tears in my eyes when I finished reading. This is the perfect introduction to the other stories in this anthology." ~~Joyfully Reviewed

"Brynn Paulin finishes the bottle's journey with a tantalizing read. [...] A LEGEND ACCOMPLISHED is a lovely tale that draws this fantastic anthology to a close." ~~NovelTalk

"I absolutely love A Legend Accomplished. I am a sucker for a happy ending and I was not disappointed with this one. When I was finished reading I was smiling and humming to myself. There is definitely something to be said for happily ever after." ~~Joyfully Reviewed


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Brynn Paulin's Backlist

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Fallen

Fallen
  • Genre Seasonal/ Fantasy
    ISBN 978-1-906328-61-0
  • Publisher Total-E-Bound
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Incubus

Incubus
  • Genre Paranormal
    ISBN 978-1-906328-81-8
  • Publisher Total-E-Bound
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In The Dark (Brits in Time)

In
  • Genre Historical
    ISBN 978-1-906811-33-4
  • Publisher Total-E-Bound
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Tempting Tamera

Tempting
  • Genre Menage a Trois
    ISBN 978-1-906590-14-7
  • Publisher Total-E-Bound
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Tribute for the Goddess

Tribute
  • Genre Paranormal/ Fantasy
    ISBN 978-1-906328-71-9
    ISBN Print978-1-906590-41-3
  • Publisher Total-E-Bound
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Wedding Jitters

Wedding
  • Genre Contemporary, Fantasy
    ISBN 9781419911231
  • Publisher Ellora's Cave
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On Your Knees

On
  • Genre Contemporary, BDSM
    ISBN 9781419912450
  • Publisher Ellora's Cave
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All Chained Up

All
  • Genre Contemporary, BDSM
    ISBN 9781419912801
  • Publisher Ellora's Cave
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Master Me

Master
  • Genre Contemporary, BDSM
    ISBN 9781419914072
  • Publisher Ellora's Cave
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Gentle Control

Gentle
  • Genre Contemporary, BDSM
    ISBN 9781419916298
  • Publisher Ellora's Cave
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Brotherly Bonds

Brotherly
  • Genre Contemporary, BDSM
    ISBN 9781419958151
  • Publisher Ellora's Cave
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