Interview with Jess C Scott & Giveaway

THE DEVILIN FEY by Jess C Scott

A paranormal romance novella of two stories, featuring an incubus and succubus.

Story #1 features a demure young woman unleashing the “devil in” her, through the intimacy with an incubus.

Story #2 features a voyeuristic succubus driven by jealousy and a dangerous fixation.

MY REVIEW

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My Interview:

Hello blog readers, please welcome Erotic Fiction writer, Jess C Scott to Lovin' Me Some Romance!

As a relatively unknown author, I'd like to first offer you the opportunity to tell a little bit about yourself. For example, why did you become a writer and why do you find Erotic Romance so appealing?

Thanks for having me! I guess I'm driven by a sense of purpose (to share my "vision" with readers)--at the same time, I derive great enjoyment from the writing process. I like the (necessary) blend of love and sex which Erotic Romance calls for. My experiences in the love department have not been light and breezy (I'm a Venus Scorpio...)--Erotic Romance allows one to freely explore both the mental and emotional aspects of love/sex (I tend not to separate them into two entities, when I'm thinking of seeking the "ultimate").


I was very interested to learn that you're a self-published author of the novella combo, THE DEVILIN FEY. Can you please explain your self publishing journey? Also, do you have any advice for aspiring authors that are considering this route of publication?

I got tired sitting around waiting for agents/editors to get back to me (6-12 months to reply/respond to submissions is considered "working in a timely manner"). Indie/self-publishing today is speedy and efficient--I decided to give it a shot, and found I could have full business + creative control over my writing/publishing endeavors. You literally have to do all the work / oversee everything yourself--but the great plus point is that you work according to your rules, and no one else's. I have a blog post on my website on "Indie vs. Traditional Publishing" (http://jesscscott.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/indie-vs-traditional-publishing/), which might serve as a useful pros/cons list, for aspiring authors who are considering self-publishing.


With regards to THE DEVILIN FEY there is one plot line in particular that interested me greatly and that's the quasi-moral that there is always two sides to every story. Zac, a play boy woman-hater who patronizes our heroine, is in fact a pretty damaged soul due his terrible upbringing with a spiteful mother. Once I learned the whys of his nature, I felt for him the same as Caitlin did. Was it in fact your intent to show readers the pitfalls of judging another or was this more a direct lesson for Caitlin? Or was it neither?

I think it was directly related to enabling Caitlin to see things from another / a new perspective. I'm usually focused on the characters and the storyline (more so over specifically showing readers something)--I don't even know where a story is going to go exactly, sometimes, lol. I just keep going and let the plot take new directions, if it feels right. Too much plotting and planning can be sterile and unexciting.

With the widespread popularity of vampires and shifters, what was the appeal of the incubus and succubus? For readers unfamiliar with these paranormal entities, can you explain the attributes of both and why they're gender specific?

I tend not to follow trends, so I haven't really felt a need to write about vampires/werewolves/shifters (but if I feel like writing a vampire novel someday, I just might!). I've had a certain fascination with incubi and succubi for some time. Basically, an incubus is a male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women, while a succubus is the female version (that preys on mortal men while they sleep). Some sources mention the bisexual component of succubi--some sources claim that the succubus and the incubus are one and the same creature who can change form at will to prey on mortals. I actually think the reason they're gender specific arose from changes in social climate that saw sexual deviancy as a mortal sin (which both genders committed). Maybe the concept of the incubus/succubus helped create a "reason" (or diversion?) for one's "sexual deviance."


What can we expect from you next?

I'm currently working on a YA contemporary/multicultural "seven deadly sins" series (aiming to get the first book out by September 2010). I've part one of an urban fantasy series completed (aiming to get the first out by Sept-Dec 2010), and will be coming up with either an incubus/succubus-themed short story collection, or a standalone novel featuring an incubus/succubus (whichever I decide to do, I'll hope to complete it sometime in 2011).
P.S. I just put up a free eBook on my website, Porcelain, which showcases the range of styles and genres I write in. Click HERE to download your copy.


Thanks again Jess for giving me the opportunity to host you on my blog.

Giveaway Details:

Jess C Scott is giving away an eBook copy (PDF Format) of THE DEVILIN FEY to one lucky commenter.

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****Contest Closes Thursday, July 15th at Midnight U.S. Pacific Standard Time and Winners will be Chosen Randomly and Announced Friday, July 16th****