The author hot seat specials are designed
to help readers get to know both popular, and up and coming authors, a little
better. The questions are broken into sections - About your writing, about you,
fun stuff and finally. Some of the questions are easy, other may need a little
more thought and some may cause our author friends to hesitate before answering—still, they all
answer.
Today we welcome Mackenzie Williams to the hot seat. She's currently promoting her second book, The Orchard: Save Me. You can find an excerpt from the book after her interview. Now, lets see what Mackenzie has to say.
Getting Started:
Tell us
about your latest book. What was your inspiration for writing it, is it part of
an ongoing series, the characters, the genre etc?
My latest book is the second
in a series about a BDSM club. This one
is called The Orchard: Save Me. Megan's past is interfering with her chance
to have a happy future with Master Brad.
About your writing:
How many books
have you written during your career so far and which is your favorite?
I am fairly new to writing. I have two books out now and I am writing my
third. I don't think I have a favorite
but my first book is very special to me.
Have any of your books received negative reviews and how did you handle the situation? Thankfully I haven't read a really negative
review, yet. It is hard not to take
those kinds of things personally, though.
Do you believe in writer’s block and if so, how do you overcome it?
I think writer's block can happen. I haven't been really blocked but I have had
times where it seems like I can't see the path where the story is headed. I try to just force words out and usually
after a while, they start to come faster.
What is the one genre you would never
write and why?
I don't know about never
but I think it would be difficult for me to write historical fiction.
Have you ever
written a book that you’ve regretted publishing and why?
No, not yet.
If a reader
said they wanted to write a book, what advice would you give them?
I would tell them to go for it. You never know how far you can go unless you
try.
About you:
Tell us what a
typical day in your life is like?
A
typical writing day includes a quick run and then lots of coffee. I try to write for a few hours before
lunch. Usually after that, my brain has
trouble staying focused.
What sort of things put you in a bad mood?
Being too busy to write, slow drivers when I'm in a hurry, being bored.
Do you have a bucket list and what’s one thing you still want to do that you
haven’t done?
I don't have a list but
one thing I'd love to do is more traveling.
More international traveling.
What makes you
laugh?
I like a wide variety of stand-up comedians.
What is the most embarrassing
thing you’ve ever done?
No comment. :)
Do you
like to read and what are you reading at the moment?
I do love to read but currently I've been too
busy to start any books. I have a few
books by Cherise Sinclair on my "to read" list.
If you couldn’t write anymore,
what would you do instead?
Maybe I would
try my hand at being an editor.
Fun Stuff:
If you could go out with one famous person who would it be and why?
I would have to say Channing Tatum. We would go dancing. Well, I might just watch.
Do you have a habit that drives your partner/friends/family nuts and
what is it?
They would say talking about
my writing too much. :)
In your opinion, what makes a person attractive?
Confidence and humor are big. Physically I would say their eyes.
What is the strangest food
you’ve ever eaten?
I've tried
rattlesnake. That is pretty strange for
me.
Would you rather have a
classic 1969 convertible Mustang or have the use of a beach side condo any time
you want?
Both! A lot of people in my family own Mustangs but
I do love the beach.
And finally:
Would
you rather survive an apocalyptic event (yes, even a zombie apocalypse) or die
instantly without knowing what happened to your family and friends?
Uummm, survive. Even though it wouldn't be fun, I am a nosy person. I would want to know how things ended up.
Uummm, survive. Even though it wouldn't be fun, I am a nosy person. I would want to know how things ended up.
Excerpt:
After
Megan was finished dressing, Brad leaned down and kissed her. The kiss was
gentle and probing. He wanted to feel her emotions. She did not disappoint.
Megan returned his kiss with a tenderness that spoke of more than just lust.
“Did
I mention how cute your ass looks in those panties?” He lightly ran his fingers
over the ruffles.
“Thank
you.” Megan shimmied her butt.
“Sweet,
shall we go have a drink before I rip them off again?”
Megan
wrapped her arms around her Master’s waist and smiled up into his face. “Yes,
please, but can I ask for a favor?”
“You
can ask but I can’t promise anything.” Brad smirked.
“Can
we sit near Master Jesse and Kellie, if they’re still here?”
Brad’s
eyebrow cocked up in a question. “So you, too, have the hots for Master Jesse?”
Brad
could see Megan’s cheeks blush instantly. “No, I just wanted to talk to
Kellie.”
Brad
smiled with mischief. “I know. I was teasing you. I’m confident where I stand
in your eyes.” He bent down for another sweet kiss and wrapped his arms around
her.
Megan
pulled back with a more serious look. “I just hope I’m as important in your
eyes. I see how certain subs look at you.”
“Who?”
Brad’s face twisted into confusion.
“That
girl from last time.”
“Who,
Mia?”
“Yes,
but she’s not the only one.”
Brad
gently pushed Megan’s head down so it was resting on his chest. He rested his
chin on the top of her head and took a minute to just feel how good she felt in
his arms.
“Little
one, I have no intention on playing with anyone else anytime soon or letting
you fall for someone else.”
Brad
could feel his sub relax into his hold. Is
this what others feel with their long-term subs?
After
a minute of hugs, Brad was leading Megan through the main room with drinks in
tow. His sweet had tensed when they first entered the room, presumably because
she was still shy about walking around in her underwear. After a few minutes,
she had relaxed.
It
didn’t take him long to spot Master Jesse and his necklaced sub sitting nearby.
“May
we join you?” Brad spoke to his fellow Dom. He noticed right away that Kellie
shot her gaze down the minute he had started to speak. Master Jesse had such an
obedient one but maybe too boring, Brad thought.
“Of
course. Please.” Master Jesse gestured to a neighboring couch.
Brad
signaled his sub to take a seat but before he could sit next to her, Master
Nathan came up and put a hand on his shoulder.
“Master
Brad, would you please come with me to the office? Security needs to speak with
you briefly.”
“Security?”
Megan spoke out of turn.
Brad
turned and gave his slave a disapproving glare. Megan turned her head to look
at the floor. At least she has the courtesy to look guilty, Brad thought. The
Dom returned his stare to Master Nathan.
“Certainly.”
Brad then turned to his friend. “Master Jesse, will you please keep an eye on
my little one for me?”
“Yes,
of course.”
Brad
gave Megan a reassuring squeeze on the back of her neck. She looked up at him
with a little concern in her eyes. Brad managed a small smile and then turned
to follow Master Nathan. Truthfully, he was a little concerned as well. What
did security want with him?
The
two men walked up the back stairs and entered the office. There were two
security personnel inside the office. One was sitting at the computer.
“Master
Brad, we just wanted to advise you about something we saw earlier in the parking
lot,” the man at the computer said.
Confusion
spread through Brad. “OK.”
“On
camera we have your sub arriving and exiting her car. The thing that concerned
us is that she was followed.”
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