1. Hi Jenny. Happy New Year! What are your plans for 2009?
I have lots and lots of plans career-wise for 2009. I'm changing my writing name from Jenny Gilliam (my real name) to Piper Foxx. I've started a three-novella-book of erotic romance. I call it the "Getting" series. In order: GETTING EVEN (halfway done already), GETTING LUCKY, and GETTING PAID (working title). I will still continue to write spicy contemporaries and steaming romantic suspense novels, but I'm trying my hand at erotic fiction. And I have to say, I'm VERY excited about it. Wait. That came out wrong.
I also plan to continue writing short stories for my e-publisher/s, but my major goal of 2009 is to procure an agent. I'd like to sell to New York ("Traitor!" they screamed.) my full-length novels and novellas, so that's where my energy is focused on right now.
I also plan to continue writing short stories for my e-publisher/s, but my major goal of 2009 is to procure an agent. I'd like to sell to New York ("Traitor!" they screamed.) my full-length novels and novellas, so that's where my energy is focused on right now.
2. Piper Foxx is catchy and sounds fantastic! Were you advised to change your name or was the choice your own?
The choice was mine. I wrote down a bunch of given and surnames I liked and picked from the bunch. Not terribly intellectual, I'm afraid.
3. What made you want to change from writing contemporary fiction to erotic fiction?
Well, my novels have always leaned toward the spicy side. Erotic romance seemed like the most sensible jump. I'll still write contemporaries, of course, but I'm supplementing it with my erotica.
3. What made you want to change from writing contemporary fiction to erotic fiction?
Well, my novels have always leaned toward the spicy side. Erotic romance seemed like the most sensible jump. I'll still write contemporaries, of course, but I'm supplementing it with my erotica.
4. Tell us about 'Getting Even'.
Getting Even is my first erotic romance. It's the first in a three-part series that takes place in Cozumel, Mexico. Basically, Paige St. John (our heroine) is on vacation with her fiance in Cozumel when she catches him with another woman. To make things stickier, the "one that got away," her ex-husband owns the resort where she's staying. So, Paige decides to 'get even' with her fiance by using her ex-husband for sex. However, she doesn't count on falling back in love with him.
5. Who will be the lucky publisher to publish the 'Getting' series?
Originally and hopefully, I'll sub to Brava. I'd like to try my hand in print. But if that falls through, I'd like to try Ellora's Cave or my own publisher/s, Amira Press or The Wild(er) Rose Press
6. When do you hope to get the 3rd novel complete?
The goal is by Spring, but we'll see. I've got a lot on my plate right now.
7. Are you giving yourself a strict regime to write, or will you just write at your leisure?
Right now, I'm just trying to survive (nasty holiday season, family problems). Once I get back into my groove, I have a strict schedule of when I write. I even wrote out a schedule. Scary.
8. Well, that's good to hear, because I've seen some fantastic reviews for your current release' The Truth About Roxy'! Have you built up a fan base?
Well, from the royalty checks rolling in, I'd say I'm known in SMALL internet circles. LOL. I'd like to think I have a fan base that will continue to grow. Isn't that what every author wishes for?
9. What made you decide to publish your books with more than one publisher?
9. What made you decide to publish your books with more than one publisher?
Rejection. My first publisher didn't like Letting Luce, and a friend of mine had success and good things to say about Amira, so I decided to give it a shot. The same thing happened with Under My Skin. No offense to the good folks over at TWRP, but I'm extremely happy at Amira.
10. Finally, any New Year tips for writers wanting to follow in your footsteps?
10. Finally, any New Year tips for writers wanting to follow in your footsteps?
Keep on writing. Even when the writing--or life, as I've discovered--gets tough.
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Happy 2009 and congratulations to all the talented authors here, especially Debby. Thank you for sharing your time and talents!
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