During
the cultural revolution of the 1960's and '70's, the war in Vietnam continued,
daily casualties calmly reported on the evening news. Shaw, a brilliant ex-Navy
Seal, has managed to come home alive after two tours in Vietnam and is now
involved in black ops with Naval Intelligence, stationed in the exotic Hawaiian
Islands. The revolution had evolved into social and anti-war protests,
rock 'n roll, drugs, feminism, burn-your-bras, and casual sex, arriving in
Hawaii as tradewinds of change.
An
unorthodox romance springs up between Shaw and Marie, his boss's daughter. From
the moment they meet, sparks fly and the erotic heat between them runs as hot
as the lava streaming from Hawaii's volcano, Kilauea. Thus, the first
installment of the Sliding into Black trilogy begins
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I
go back to the wind blowing my long, blonde hair around me, the delicious
feeling of speed, top down on our GTO. Young, with no sense of mortality -
after all, we have everything that life has to offer in front of us. Spring
break and we’re heading to my best friend, Jen’s family condo at Myrtle Beach.
Yes, yes, yes – an hour away from a needed break from the university, lectures
and oh, god, the research papers!
Chris
and I have been going out together for over a year, exclusively for a few
months. We enjoy the same things, are study buddies, come from the same small
town – basically we’re best friends with benefits. We agree, it’s not love, but
damn, the sex is fantastic! There doesn’t seem to be any end to the white-hot
sexual attraction we have. We can’t keep our hands and lips off each other.
We’re like moths to a flame.
What are your
five favorite books, and why?
Tough question! I am an avid, maybe even rabid book reader! So here
goes, not in any particular order, and not any favorite over the other.
How do you approach
cover design?
This is a great question because personally, the cover of a book
will attract me first as I am a visual person and learner. First the cover
needs to pull me in and second, I like interesting pictures or drawings and
hope that they give me a hint of what's inside. For Sliding into Black, it was
imperative to show a Hawaiian beach, then hopefully a Shaw and Maria. It came
together well!
What do you
read for pleasure?
Fantasies, Science Fiction, Mysteries and Erotic Romances.
What is your
e-reading device of choice?
Right now, a Kindle Fire. Love it!
Please describe
your desk
My desk is a mess. But don't touch it! Each stack means something
and only I know what it is!
Where did you
grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I was a semi-military brat, lived all over the U.S. and Hawaii. So
far, there is nowhere that has beat Hawaii for overall climate, beaches, things
to do and see, and wonderful warm people! Hawaii has influenced my life more
than anyplace I lived, except for twenty years on a horse and cattle farm. I
loved writing the first book of the Sliding into Black trilogy with Hawaii as
the setting - so romantic!
When did you
first start writing?
I started writing as a child, mostly diaries and journals. As I
progressed through school, several teachers told me that I should consider
writing as a profession. But life happens. Now I have the chance to write books
and am loving every minute of it.
What is the
greatest joy of writing for you?
Sharing thoughts, ideas and introducing people to new places or
bringing back memories for them. Of course, there is always a release. Writing
can be cathartic.
What do your
fans mean to you?
My fans are why I write. They let you know what they like and what
they don't pretty quick and I love the feedback - take every bit to heart and
apply to the next book. You can't grow without praise and constructive
criticism. I appreciate every fan!
What are you
working on next?
Book 2 of the Sliding into Black trilogy. What's going on with
Shaw? What will Marie do? So much fun!
What inspires
you to get out of bed each day?
My family, my cat and my horses!
Link to Smashwords Interview -https://www.smashwords.com/interview/tlkitae
T.L. Kitae is a retired journalist and magazine publisher residing in Asheville, N.C. Unable to sit still for long, she writes and attends school full time to obtain her long awaited Registered Nursing degree and license. She is married to her long time sweetheart, enjoys riding her two horses, has a silly cat, and loves spending time with her daughter and son-in-law. Currently she is working on Book 2 of the Sliding into Black Trilogy.
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