Meet Naughty Ninja Madame Ashe!
We Naughty Ninjas are an eclectic bunch and I’m delighted to have then visit my web site for a quickie interview. These talented ladies share a little of their writing styles and fave books. We also get a sneak peek about their latest work in progress!
Today I’m thrilled to have Andra Ashe join me!
1. What is your favourite book of all time?
Ohhhhh how I hate this question. I think I’m the only writer in the world who doesn’t have a favourite book. If I actually finish a book it means I’ve loved it. I honestly can’t say there is one that is a favourite, that sticks in my memory more than any other or that stands out as ‘better’ than any other. Sorrrry.
2. What is it that has made it a durable classic for you?
Since I couldn’t give a single answer to 1 I’ll answer this with regards to an author rather than a book. Patricia Cornwell’s ‘Kate Scarpetta’ books stay with me because of her incredible characterisation. This, combined with intriguing plots, keep me wanting the next in the series, and another, and another. I was ‘sucked in’ to the first book in the series and it’s so satisfying to be able to read the next ‘instalment’, to see how relationships are developing or floundering and how that affects the central character. She writes superbly, knows how to spin an intriguing plot and how to make us care about the characters.
The gorgeous Andra reveals her secrets!
3. Has that book influenced your decision to be a writer and indeed has it influenced your writing? If so, how?
No, this particular author didn’t influence my decision to be a writer as I came to her quite late in my writing life. Because of this I think I appreciate her talent all the more and am in awe of her abilities. I started writing before my teens and I was an avid reader from an early age. No doubt the two go hand in hand, but I couldn’t say that any author or book kick-started my writing – at least nothing that I specifically remember. I can’t even remember why I started – I just did.
4. What are three characteristics that make a book a ‘keeper’, one that you will re-read?
Hmmm I think I already answered that in 2 – believable, strong characterisation – good, non-pretentious writing – a plot that is inextricably involved in the characters’ emotions.
5. Tell us about your latest title or current work in progress
My current WIP is a historical erotic romance set in the Regency period. My first foray into historical territory :
Louisa Bellamy runs a ‘finishing school’ for young men, teaching them how to pleasure women. New protege, Jonathan, thinks he knows it all and will be a challenge, but not as much of a challenge as his unexpected companion, Nash, who bears a striking resemblance to her dead husband – the man who taught her all she knows about love and pleasure.
Check out Andra’s most recent title on Amazon!