I would like to welcome Author Dicey Grenor to the page. Dicey is the writer of the 'Narcoleptic Vampire series' and 'Shameful'. If you are looking for a read that is Sexy, Wild, Daring and Risky look no further because Ms. Grenor delivers on all four!
I want to thank Dicey for agreeing to this interview and for producing some fantastic thought provoking books.
Jane
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Q:- It is no secret your books are both risqué and controversial. Is there
anything you absolutely will not write about, ever?
D.G Nope. Risqué and controversial subjects are what I love to read about. It's
what I like to watch on film. And what I like to discuss with friends. I'm tired
of the same ol' mainstream stuff, and likeboundary-pushing literature. Just like
I can separate my personal beliefs from a case when I represent a client
allegedly involved in a heinous act (because it's my job and everyone has the
right to a good defense), I can separate feelings from a fictional story and
enjoy it as the escape it is. That being said, I'd have a hard time writing
details involving prepubescent child abuse...but I would still do it, if the
story called for it.
Q:- Random question!...(I am asking 10 authors this question to see
how many agree to it!):- If I asked you to include the phrase 'A day without
sunshine is like, you know, night.' somewhere in your next novel would
you?
D.G Yep. I've included certain things in my books already because a fan
mentioned something random. It's something I know they'll recognize and
appreciate. That's one of the beautiful things about being indie, I guess. I can
put anything I want in my books, and if it makes a fan excited to see it--why
not?
Jane:- I will be keeping my eye out for that!!
Jane:- I will be keeping my eye out for that!!
Q:- In your book Shameful you cover a topic that could be considered by
some (depending on where you live) as paedophilia..Is it true that it was a
discussion about 'TwitMoms' fascination with Taylor Lautner that was your
inspiration for this story? (I am one of those mums *blushes*)
D.G Yep. LOL. It's embarrassing, but I wrote about it on my blog. My friend and
I were reading the Twilight series and enjoying Jacob's character way too much.
When Taylor Lautner packed on thirty pounds of muscle--whoa, baby! We had a
difficult time reconciling our love of the character with the fact that he was
underage. My story was born. May I include the blog post link?
Q:- The red dice have become like a trademark for you, how did the name
Dicey come about and why red, not green for Grenor?
D.G I don't really remember how my pen name first came to mind, but when
it did, I never thought of another. The name came first and the dice naturally
followed. "Dicey" exemplifies my writing style completely. By definition, it
means unpredictable, risky. That's exactly who I am as an author. My stories
won't win me a Pulitzer Prize, but they will gain me contentment in knowing I
took a chance in each book. I pushed the limit, and some readers will love it,
some won't. Each book is a roll of the dice to see how much I can get away with.
Dicey is a risk-taker.
Why red? Red is fire, passion, blood, strength, power, danger, love, and
desire. That encapsulates what I write about and who I am as an author, I think.
Green is too sweet. Too harmonious. Too kind. I'm not.
Q:- In Sleepy Willow's Bonded Soul you made a point of writing about a
mixed race relationship. How important do you think it is for authors to include
diversity in their novels, and do you think the inclusion or exclusion of ethnic
minorities sends a positive/negative message to readers?
D.G Having diversity in literature should be a given. It's the world we live
in, so I'm surprised when I read books by some of my favorite authors and there
is none. I'm guessing they write what sells. If the majority of their readers
represent the majority of the population, then there's no incentive to include
characters from diverse backgrounds. That would also mean I can't claim it sends
a negative message to the majority of their readers. But that small percentage
that looks like me or other minorities, may look at it negatively...though not
enough to stop reading the authors' works...because what else are we going to
read? :)
Then there is the possibility that authors write what they've been exposed
to. If everyone in your circle has the same characteristics, you may have a
difficult time including others in your books. The thought may not even cross
your mind. I interact with a diverse population on a daily basis. I would feel
weird if I didn't include diversity and blended relationships.
Before I wrote my protagonist to be an African-American female and her love
interest to be Israeli, I considered it long and hard. I wondered if it would be
well-received, and concluded that it probably wouldn't. I wrote it anyway,
reminding myself that my main objective was not to sell tons of books. If I
planned to write stuff that was different from everyday fanfare, I'd better get
started with the characters. I'm VERY pleased with the reception it has gotten.
Turns out readers are excited to see the interracial coupling. Who would have
thought it? I'm glad I went with my gut instead of what I thought readers would
like to read more.
Q:- If you could be a man for one week, what three things would you
like to experience as a member of the opposite sex?
D.G Sex with a woman. Sex with another woman. Sex with both of them together.
:D
Jane:- I might be wrong, but I think you'd like to try sex! LOL
Q:- Sleepy Willow is a strong and determined character, how much of
your own personality has spilled over into her?
D.G I get asked that a lot. LOL People who know me personally even forget
she's a fictional character sometimes. So I guess I can't say she has none of my
personality, but ironically ALL of my characters are like me. They're all
different aspects of my personality since I thought them off the top of my head.
Maybe because Willow is narrating the story, I should concede that she has more
of my personality than any other.
Q:- In Sleepy Willow's Bonded Soul, Aaron was my favourite character. Without giving
anything about him away, how difficult did you find it to write scenes for such
a complicated and complex personality?
D.G I'm glad you liked him. I figured if I could make him convincing, charming,
and gorgeous, no one would mind his "quirks". Um...I'd say he was very
difficult. I had to keep all his "quirks" straight. Had to remember what he
said, and what he didn't. What he witnessed, and what he couldn't possibly have
remembered because he wasn't present. He was also fun. In fact, aspects of his
character were more fun to write than anything in the story. I couldn't wait to
introduce him, but had to be sneaky about it. I had to drop hints without giving
anything away so the reader would be surprised. It's hard to talk about him in
code, isn't it. LOL
Jane:- I think your code was brilliant!!
Jane:- I think your code was brilliant!!
Q:- What question do you absolutely hate answering in interviews and
why?
D.G Absolutely nothing. I'm just so happy to be interviewed. I'd answer why the
sky is blue, if someone's interested in knowing my opinion. Of course, my answer
would probably be wrong, but I'd be honored for the opportunity to
theorize.
Q:- When can we expect to see 'Sleepy Willows Heartless Soul'
available for down load?
D.G Right now. It's available on Kindle for $2.99 as of today: Amazon
Jane:- Downloaded my copy, review to follow soon!
Jane:- Downloaded my copy, review to follow soon!
Where to find Dicey and her books
Shameful U.S
Shameful U.K
Thanks so much for the interview, Jane!
ReplyDeleteThanx for agreeing to it :) xx
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