So you probably wonder what I do when I’m not working on my books and have some spare time….Well this is the interview you have all been waiting for. LOL…The Morgan Diaries has discovered my secret hideout…

Stop on over and check out where I’m at…Meet a friend of mine and have some naughty fun

http://themorgandiaries.blogspot.com/2008/09/interview-savannah-chase.html

Savannah

This is an interview that was done with Harem Nights. It was published on their site for the past 2 weeks. In case you guys missed it you can now read it here. If you wish to also go check it out at Harem Nights, it is still there under the archive section

http://www.haremnights.net/author-interview-schase.html

Savannah Chase is an up and coming romance and erotic romance author. Take a
look inside the world of a bright and talented writer, and see how she’s making her
imprint on the world of publishing.

        *Interview with romance author Savannah Chase*

HN: You’re a busy woman. How do you balance your day job, your personal life and
writing?

SC: Sometimes it is hard to balance everything. You make plans and try to set
goals but things come up and throw you off track. I have made a routine to write at
least 1000 words a day. So when I have time I sit down and write. It is usually in
the evening. That is when I write my best.

HN: How long did it take you to write your first book?

SC: It took me about 7 months to write. When I first started writing it I never
intended it to become a book. To me it was a story I had in my head. One that
wouldn’t stop bugging me. I just kept writing and writing.

HN: I know that many authors have a different approach to writing. Do you outline
your story before writing it?

SC: Honestly it depends on the story. Certain story ideas just come to me like a
flood and I sit down and write. Then there are some stories were I only get a scene
of the book and I have to sit down and plot it. Put down all the major details.

HN: I know you’re just getting started in publishing. Many new authors start out
and find it stressful to try to fit in and get to know fellow writers. What has your
experience been?

SC: My experience has been amazing. From the very start I was welcomed by fellow
writers and published authors like I was one of them. They have all been very
helpful and some have gone out of their way to give me advice or point me down
the right direction. Some of these have been big name authors. I have met such
different and exceptional people who I have quickly become friends with.

HN: What is your inspiration for your books?

SC: I have a very wild imagination and for me inspiration hits at all times. I get
inspired at all hours of the day and it doesn’t matter what I am doing. If I get an
idea I have to write it down. I always make sure to have a pen and paper with me. I
even sleep with a notebook next to me since stories also tend to come to me in the
middle of the night.

HN: Many authors say they base their characters on traits they wish they
themselves possessed, or could find in a partner; do you find this to be the case
with your characters?

SC: I won’t say that I don’t because a few of my characters have had traits that I
would love to have. Each character has that spark in them that makes them unique.
When it comes to traits that I would want in a partner, yes it would be nice to find a
guy who is like one of my characters. Who wouldn’t want a man like that?

HN: What are the most difficult scenes for you to write?

SC: It really depends on the story that I am writing on. It is hard to say that one
thing might be difficult to write. Sometimes it can be the first scene in the book and
other times it can be the very end.

HN: Do you find it difficult to keep your sex scenes from becoming too routine?

SC: Actually I don’t. I seem to have an easy time making the sex hot and non
routine. Once I get a story going the characters just point me in the direction they
want, and how they want it.

HN: What do you think is one of the biggest misconceptions about erotic romance?

SC: That would have to be that erotic romance is “porn”. I have lost count the
amount of time I have heard someone say that. Or the other comment is “oh you
write smut”. People automatically assume that erotic romance is just that. They
label it even before they read any of it.

HN: Are there any places you’d like to publish?

SC: There are many places that I would not like, but love, to publish. To name a
few, Harlequin, Kensington, Ellora’s Cave, Dark Eden Press, Twilight Fantasies,
Phaze. The list goes on and on. I just want to be able to hold a book that I have
written in my hand and be able to say this is my work.

HN: I’m going to get a little personal for our readers; if you don’t feel comfortable
answering feel free to say so.

SC: Oh don’t worry about getting personal. Fire away…
I tend to observe a lot, people and just life in general. That’s what inspires me, and
no there isn’t anyone special in my life that inspires me.

HN: Are you dating or looking to date right now?

SC: At the moment I’m single and looking. I haven’t found that special guy yet.

HN: What are you looking for in a relationship?

SC: I’m a hopeless romantic. I love doing spontaneous things. I love trying new
things. Its okay if dates are non traditional. I am looking for a guy who will show me
respect, who is supportive of what I do. Someone who is honest and hard working
has a good head on their shoulders.

HN: Thank you Savannah for being the first of many author interviews at Harem
Nights. Do you have a website or chat group you’d like to tell our readers about?

SC: Yes I do, my official web site is www.savannahchase.com and my yahoo group is
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/savannahchase
I also have a myspace web site www.myspace.com/savannah_chase

Check out the Savannah Chase website for more information on future releases,
and for up to date information on publishing news.

Today is the day that my interview with Capri Montgomery and her site Harem Nights goes up. The interview will be up for 2 weeks. I will make sure to post the whole thing here on ym site very soon. I hope you guys can go over and check it out. Tell me what you think.

The link to the interview is http://www.haremnights.net/author-interviews.html

Hope you all hve a naughty day…

I’m off to finish off my book Bid For Love and my new current story Taste Of Passion..

The interview that I had done with Gaslight writers is now up on their site. It is such an amazing feeling to see my first interview up. I still feel honoured that they had asked.

If you want to check it out head on over to http://gaslightwriters.googlepages.com/writer’sinterview

Interview With Gaslight Writers

Describe your writing goals.

I have so many goals when it comes to writing. My dream is to one day see my name on the cover of a book that I’ve written. I want to walk into a bookstore and see my books on the shelf in between the authors that have inspired me to write. I hope with all my heart to be able to write until I’m old and grey.

What effect does writing have on your life?

Writing is a very important part of my life. I’m at my happiest when I’m writing. I get to bring to life all of the stories that are floating around in my head. When I’m not writing I’m still creating stories and getting inspired by all the little things in life. Creativity seems to hit at the weirdest times and once it does there’s no stopping it.

How did you begin writing?

I started writing when I was still in grade school. I remember writing stories that were about haunted houses and ghosts- all the things that go bump in the night. I developed a love for music at a young age and started writing lyrics. I did that for the longest time. My love of music led me on a path to write stories again. The only difference is that this time the stories are a lot more grown up and sexier.

What helped you decide your genre?

Deciding my chosen genre was an easy thing to do. I’ve always loved reading romance books and as time went by I started reading books with a little more spice. I’m a hopeless romantic and I knew from the very first story I wrote that this is the right genre for me. This was where I belong.

Considering the advice given to you, what is the most helpful?

I must say that I have received a lot of advice from different writers, authors and book lovers in general. Every person has something good to say. I think that the most helpful one has to be the obvious, never give up on your love of writing.

How do you overcome writing obstacles?

Writing obstacles come up whether you like it or not. Most of the time they’re in the form of writers block and that is something I hate. When that happens I shift my attention elsewhere and work on something different. I don’t force myself to write just for the fact of writing. I focus on the other aspects of my life and let my muse pull me back when it’s ready.

Do you have a writing routine? If yes, explain how it helps you be a better writer.

I don’t really have a writing routine. I try to write at least 1000 words a day. There are days where I might not reach that goal and there are a lot of days where I surpass it. Again, this is up to my muse.

What defines you?

I think the biggest thing that defines me is family. They have supported me all my life, with all of the things that I’ve done, especially when it came to my writing. They instilled values in me and helped me become the person that I am today.

How do you handle grammar issues, uneven plots and character development weaknesses?

With writing you never stop learning. I still make grammar mistakes and all the little no no’s that everyone tells you are bad. With time you learn to pick up on all those things. I have found it useful to take the time to learn about the stuff you might not know about in writing. I read different books on writing and I find it helpful.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Don’t ever give up on your dreams. Strive to be who you want to be and do what you want to do. Dreams are there for a reason. Do whatever you can to achieve them.

If you would like to contact me you can email me at savannah@savannahchase.com

For more information you can check out www.savannahchase.com and www.myspace.com/savannah_chase