From
the time I began to read which was about 3 all the way till now, I can think of
a multitude of authors who shaped my thinking. As a child, I loved reading
anything by Dr. Seuss and the Brothers Grimm fairytales. Back then, there were
also books where your parents could put your name in the book and make you part
of the story. Just found out those still exist. *giggle*
When
I was a teen, I read Edgar Allen Poe, VC Andrews and got into some of the
romance novels by Barbara Cortland and Fern Michaels. I used to sneak and read
the smut from Jackie Collins. *laughs* Also around that time, I got into Anne
Rice, reading her books from cover to cover and when I was finally old enough,
I got into more dirty, smexy books. The Penthouse letters, stories in Playgirl,
more Fern and Anne and much later, Zane.
This
is when I finally began writing erotica on my own. Albeit horrible since I
hadn’t thought about writing mechanics or even half the things I do now. I
joined a mailing list online called Erotica Readers and Writers Association and
read early works from the likes of today’s famous romance and or erotica
writers in their beginning stages like Jolie DuPre, TreSart Sioux, and my
editor Sascha Illyvich. I also gained the thick skin I do now because some in
the group were hard core critics. They’d tell me straight up if the story was
unreadable which in a few cases it was.I considered that a valuable lesson and
still part of that group today.
Back
to reading and fast forward. These days I still read a lot but mostly m/m. My
favourites are Sue Brown, Tara Lain, LA Witt, and GA Hauser but I’m also into
Carol Lynne, Remmy Duchene Cassandre Dayne, Patricia Logan and Lisa Worrall. A
lot of them are my peers but from each one I know I’ve learned something
valuable. In my mind, every author, no matter what stage they’re in can teach
you something about your own and since I’m a newbie I still have a lot to
learn.
Going
back through the history, I suppose I could say I’ve picked up something from
everything I’ve read. I love humor, romance, hot sex, complex characters, and
vivid descriptions. From all of these brilliant writers and others I’ve picked
up those traits. I hope to improve on my own so one day I too can inspire
another writer.
Author Sharita Lira: The Triad,
otherwise known as the characters in the head of Sharita Lira are three
separate muses that are the driving force behind her small amount of success.
Misses Lira sees her own life as one that is very ordinary, so instead of
presenting herself out to the world, she created three personalities that
continue to haunt her all hours of the night to get several WIP’s done at the
speed of light, and push her to the brink of sheer exhaustion, but she loves it
and that’s the reason she hasn’t told them to get the hell out her head.
Michael
Mandrake, BLMorticia, and Rawiya collectively have written over 30 stories
published in e-book and or print through 7 different publishers. Right now as
it stands, Mrs. Lira and the muses have 6 sole author books with much more to
come in 2012 and beyond.
She is a happily married
mother of two that writes m/m, m/f, ménage, paranormals, contemporaries, and
for fun some fan fiction. She is a proud member of the Erotica Readers &
Writers Association, as well as an advocate for rights of LGBT citizens, and a
big fan of 80′s and heavy metal music. She’s also a contributor to the
heavy metal ezine Fourteeng.net.
For more information, please
visit http://www.thelitriad.com as well
as her Facebook fanpage, The
Literary Triad.
The Literary Triad - http://www.thelitriad.com/#!
Michael Mandrake – http://tabooindeed.blogspot.com
BLMorticia - http://blrawiyaerotica.blogspot.com
Rawiya - http://rawiyaerotica.wordpress.com
Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/rawiyamikembl
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheLiteraryTriad
Naughty
Nights Press is excited to present a new book by the very talented and multi
faceted Sharita Lira, writing as Rawiya.
LIVING
IN THE NOW
Is
a spicy and sexy interracial mmf ménage, which will have you panting with
desire while your body quakes with anticipation.
This
book has everything that you would expect from an erotic romance, and more!
Synopsis
A
story about three people searching for love in the most unconventional way.
Bryan Finley and his partner Damien Earley would like a third in their relationship.
While Damien is on a business trip, Bryan meets Mara Devine, a sultry sexy
vixen who's insatiable and wants the same. Damien has other thoughts in mind
but Mara does everything in her power to turn the tables in her favor.
***
Living
in the Now by Rawiya
Excerpt
Bryan
finished swallowing and peered into Mara’s deep brown orbs. He sat his glass on
the nightstand and took her hands into his own. “Mara, I want you to be a
permanent part of my life with Damien. I want both of you. Is that something you’d
be open to?”
Without
hesitation she replied, “Yes. I told you it’s what I’ve thought about.”
He
breathed a sigh of relief. “I’m glad you are, Mara. I know you mentioned it but
I still worried…”
“Not
sure why, babe. I want this.”
Bryan
brought her into him and hugged her tightly. “I know he’ll like you, Mara.
You’re exactly what I’ve been looking for and I’m sure he’ll feel the same.”
Mara
returned the kiss. “I hope so. You really are unique.”
Bryan’s
mouth felt like the Sahara. He couldn’t have been happier about her response.
While he finished his water, “You really are somethin’, you know? I can’t
believe how easy you are to talk to.”
Mara
handed him the bottle. “Hon, I try not to worry about things. Life’s too short
to do that. I’m just glad you’ve been honest with me.”
“I
had to, babe. I really care for you, Mara. Even though we just met, I just feel
like you’re the one I want to be with Damien and me. You’re everything I’ve
hoped for.” Bryan put the wine down before holding up his glass to hers.
“You’re exactly
what I’ve wished for too.”
***
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Thank you so much lady for your kind words. You and I have had many discussions about the business of writing, hot men and being women in the industry and I value your friendship tremendously. Good luck on your continued success as I know you are on your way to great things.
ReplyDeleteThanks honey and thanks Kiki for hosting me today
ReplyDeleteGreat post Sharita! You're early reading sounds a lot like mine. I loved Poe, but I can only remember reading one Barbara Cartland. I believe it was called 'Love Comes to the Castle.' Then I moved on to Mills and Boon hehe.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your success and I wish you much more in the future!
Thanks Lav for the comments!
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