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Tamara Larson

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Ebooks, Romance, Fiction

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Stephen King, Piers Anthony, Linda Howard, Karen Marie Moning

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Okay, I'm actually pretty boring, so please don't be disappointed to find out that I am not actually married to a giant, alpha male with bulging muscles and jockey shorts. I don't even know a guy like that, though I wouldn't mind meeting one in real life rather than just my own twisted imagination.

What's interesting about me? Well, I'm a writer, but I also have a full-time office job which I actually enjoy when it's not sucking the life out of me.

I was ridiculously close to my mother (she passed away in 2019) and we actually used to look at real estate together, just like Lacey Ferguson and her mother from "Open House." The premise for that book is actually based on an Open House we went to one year where we met the devastatingly attractiv Okay, I'm actually pretty boring, so please don't be disappointed to find out that I am not actually married to a giant, alpha male with bulging muscles and jockey shorts. I don't even know a guy like that, though I wouldn't mind meeting one in real life rather than just my own twisted imagination.

What's interesting about me? Well, I'm a writer, but I also have a full-time office job which I actually enjoy when it's not sucking the life out of me.

I was ridiculously close to my mother (she passed away in 2019) and we actually used to look at real estate together, just like Lacey Ferguson and her mother from "Open House." The premise for that book is actually based on an Open House we went to one year where we met the devastatingly attractive builder. He very innocently showed us around, not even suspecting that he was going to be the subject of my next book. To this day I smile when I pass those particular townhouses because this poor guy has no idea that he's the subject of a romance novel that's been downloaded all over the world. Not him, exactly, but an idealized version of him. I wonder what he would think if he knew? Hmmm... I would email him if I knew his name. (Now, wouldn't that make for a good story? Hunky builder finds out he's the subject of a romance novel and seeks some revenge in the form of erotic torture....)

What else? Well, I've had the same hilarious best friend since 1985. We went to high school and university together and spent many nights watching movies and going to comedy clubs and bars. (Also drank our fair share of wine coolers during this period. It was the eighties. We had big hair too.) We live at opposite ends of the country now, but typically text just about every day. She's married to an incredibly patient guy and has two almost grown children now, but we still manage to keep our friendship alive despite living completely different lives. (And we drink Mondavi instead of wine coolers now.)

Yeah, I'm pretty lucky.

When I'm not writing about bulging muscles and jockey shorts I go for long walks and watch a lot of Netflix.

When I actually do sit down to write, I'm always surprised at how quickly time passes when I am in that creative space. After "Lost & Found" was rejected by Harlequin and Avon several years ago I stopped writing fiction for years. I was almost done the sequel, "The Love Laws" at that point, but I just abandoned it because I figured that writing was not my thing after all.

When I started again in 2014 I was shocked at how easy it was to submerge myself in that world, the one I had created for my characters. I also found a valuable lesson in being a writer. I'm in complete control of what happens next, but that doesn't stop when I retreat from the keyboard. I'm also the author of my own life and if the plot isn't going in a direction I want, then I have to take steps to get it back on track. Of course, in real life I can't kill off an irritating person with a particularly aggressive case of syphilis, but I do have the power to write myself a happy ending. I just have to figure out how to make it happen.

If I have one message for readers, it's this: Thank you for reading my words. Whether you paid full price or got it for free. I sincerely hope I've succeeded in entertaining you and giving you a little escape from a life that can seem mundane and occasionally downright cruel. If my work has made you smile and hopefully a little hot, then I've succeeded in my intentions.

Keep reading and I will be at my computer, looking for creative synonyms for penis.

I can be reached at tamaralarson@shaw.ca ...more

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Tamara Larson Hmmm…The absolute best part about being a writer? Well, for me the best part is the idea that I’ve, hopefully, positively impacted the world in some w…moreHmmm…The absolute best part about being a writer? Well, for me the best part is the idea that I’ve, hopefully, positively impacted the world in some way by doing this. It gives me a little thrill imagining that right this second, someone out there is reading my words and hopefully they`re smiling or laughing or getting hot or feeling SOMETHING because of what I wrote. Ok. Sometimes I imagine readers getting pissed off that they wasted $3 on one of my books but mostly I try to think that I’ve made their day better. I know it’s not like I’ve cured cancer or solved the world hunger problem or even created a really fantastic non-fat brownie, but this to me makes being a writer a worthwhile pursuit. Anything else is a bonus.

Another perk to being a writer is that it makes me feel a bit like a superhero. Being a romotica (romantic-erotica) writer, I don’t really advertise what I do, so it’s kind of my secret identity. As a result, I go about my daily life (trying not to give into my craving for chocolate or snapping at annoying people) but at the end of the day, I sit down at my computer and I create worlds and characters and situations that no one has ever seen before. How awesome is that? In my imagination I am all-powerful. This is great because outside my head I don’t always feel that empowered so it’s great to have that illusion of complete and utter control.

Connecting with readers is also a really fun aspect of being a writer. I’m not as tech-savvy as many indy writers seem to be, but I have been communicating with some of my readers through my blog and here on Goodreads recently. I’m constantly surprised and humbled by their enthusiasm and support. And man, are they funny! They give me great feedback but they also remind me of why I do this when I’m discouraged or frustrated by my sales or negative reviews. When I doubt my ability as a writer they often give me that little positive boost that makes me want to continue publishing. Even if I never made another dime, I would still want to write for them because they make me feel like I’m doing exactly what I was meant to do.
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Tamara Larson I'm currently working on a few things, but am thinking of writing something for Entangled publishing. I like the freedom of being an indy writer but i…moreI'm currently working on a few things, but am thinking of writing something for Entangled publishing. I like the freedom of being an indy writer but it would be nice to get some feedback from editors and some assistance with the whole marketing part of selling books. They have very specific requirements which could be restrictive but their formula seems to work.

The storyline of this book will involve a spoiled heiress who's lost in the woods outside Whistler under suspicious circumstances. She's rescued by a mysterious, horribly scarred man who reluctantly allows her to stay in his cabin until a storm passes. She seduces him, of course, and discovers that he's a former fire fighter who was badly burned in the line of duty and has now retreated from the world.

Kind of a "Beauty and the Beast" re-telling with some humour and hot sex thrown in. We'll see how it goes, but I'm looking forward to telling this story. "Phantom of the Opera" is one of my favourites, especially Susan Kay's "Phantom" and I've always wanted to explore the concept of a disfigured but still smoking hot hero. (less)

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	Open House (Kingston Brothers, #1) 3.44 avg rating — 388 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Fair Market Value (Kingston Brothers, #3) 3.69 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Love Laws 3.56 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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When I started writing books under my alternate pen name (Verena Vincent) my plan was to experiment with alternate genres, like paranormal and erotic romance, rather than write exclusively for the contemporary romance niche I've fallen into. I didn't want to alienate readers who enjoyed the more main-stream Tamara Larson books. Looking back, I'm not sure why I bothered doing this, but at the time Read more of this blog post »

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“I’m not even sure I’m going to see that Colin Farrell wanna-be again.”

“What happened?”

“Walked in on him and the bartender in the bathroom last night at Lotus. Usually, that wouldn’t bother me, but the bartender had a mullet. Can you imagine, a mullet in 2012? So sad, Travis obviously has tragically bad taste.”
― Tamara Larson, Lost and Found

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“So how do you get to, you know, have sex with women if you can't talk to them. Do you just grunt and point to your crotch, or what?”
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“James, watching Cathy being chatted up by that pussy-shark was like witnessing a nun accidentally walk onto a porno set. She was totally out of her element. Baby steps next time, okay?"

Jamie glared at him. "It wasn't that bad. I thought she handled herself very smoothly. You're overprotective." She poked him in the chest for emphasis. "Which is ironic considering how familiar you are with porno sets yourself." This was a low-blow considering Clay had actually dated a gay porn star briefly and had visited Large Lars on set exactly twice but had not actually participated in the adult film industry.

"Oh. We're taking this to an ugly place, are we? Miss Former Pole Grinder?" He arched an eyebrow at Jamie.”
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