Good
morning, Erzabet, and a very warm welcome to The Naughty Pages. I’m thrilled to
have you here today to discuss your writing. Great to see a new face here.
~So tell
me, what specifically do you write?
I write
erotica under my pen name Erzabet Bishop, but under my real name I primarily
write horror and YA. My erotica ranges from BDSM, f/f, m/f, erotic horror
(zombies), pagan and paranormal.
I do so love pagan and paranormal!!
~What type
of writer are you; do you plot it out or, like myself, are you a pantser?
I kind of
work in the middle. After trying it both
ways, I have discovered that for me it is good to have a road map that leads me
to where I am going with the story, but it also lets me grow the story as an
organic creation. Too much plotting squashes my creative juices.
~Why did you
first take up the pen, so to speak?
I have been
writing off and on since grade school. Erotica has always been an interest and
after reading 50 Shades last year, I
felt inspired to give it a go myself. I have been more than pleased with my
progress thus far.
~Did you
always know you would write? Or are you a newbie to the craft?
I have
always dabbled at writing and have been working on two YA stories for a few
years now. It was frustrating for me as
I kept trying to focus on plotting programs and not on the work I was trying to
accomplish. Finding ERWA (Erotic Readers and Writers Association) and their
anthology calls was what really spurred me forward. Taking the time to craft
short stories has helped me grow as a writer, both in experience and in staying
power.
~You write
specific genres, do you find them enjoyable to read as well?
Yes. I read
all over the place. I am surrounded by books day and night. In my day job, I am
a bookstore manager and find my inspiration all around me.
Oh my goodness, that sounds fantastic!
~As a
writer, who is an idol of yours?
Anyone who
can be a writer full time and not have to balance a day job is my hero. It
is my dream to one day be able to do the same.
~So who is your favourite author to read?
I have a
list of authors I love…it is hard not to breathe books day in and out and not
have that.
Charlaine
Harris, Kim Harrison, Alison Tyler, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Maggie Stefvater,
Richard Matheson, Ray Bradbury, Lauren DeStefano, Red Phoenix, Cari Silverwood, Lucy Felthouse…I could write for
hours.
A few familiar names in that list.
~Are there
any shoutouts you’d like to make?
Yes. ERWA
is a wonderful source for those who are testing the waters and finding their
path as a writer. Their anthology call list in invaluable.
Excerpt from Salted Caramel Kink (Kink-E
Magazine)
The fiery
trail of the flogger had just left my reddened ass when Mistress Leone
approached, loosening my bonds from the St. Andrews cross.
"Excellent,
Lisette. You have earned your reward. Now, I want you to go into the kitchen
and await my instruction."
"Yes,
Mistress." I nodded, still feeling the sting.
The kitchen
was down the hall from Mistress's playroom and I walked, unmindful of my
nakedness. I knelt at the edge of the island, on the mat that had been placed
there for my benefit.
Mrs.
Robinsky bustled at the stove with her usual efficiency. "Good afternoon,
Lisette. Happy birthday, my dear." Her eyes twinkled as mine quickly rose
from the floor and met hers.
"Thank
you Mrs. R." I smiled. My time here was the one day of the week where
things flowed the way I needed them to.
I heard the
sound of Mistress's boots approaching."Ah, Lisette. I want you to meet
Andrea. She will be joining us as a special guest for today."
My eyes
snapped up in distress. Had I done something to upset my Mistress that she
needed to find another sub? My heart beat wild in my chest and I had to
struggle to maintain my submissive stance and breathe.
"Yes,
Ma'am." I nodded, noting the lovely red haired girl standing nude next to
my Mistress. A hot pang of jealousy burst through me.
"You
may stand, Lisette."
I stood.
Now, to let Erza talk for a little bit.
Thank you for having me on the blog today!
I am here talking about my two newest releases, Smut by the Sea Volume 2 and
EPS: Beltane Fires.
Light hearted, sexy fun by the sea is the
theme of this erotic anthology, edited by Victoria Blisse and Lucy Felthouse.
From the sun soaked bays of Australia to
the rainy coastal towns of England, Smut by the Sea has it all. Whatever your
interpretation of naughty seaside fun, there’s something nestling between the
covers for you. Surfer boys, sea creatures, pirates and the fairground abound
in this exciting collection of stories from erotica’s finest authors.
Smut by the Sea: Volume 2 contains tales
from Victoria Blisse, Bel Anderson, Tilly Hunter, Cass Peterson, Rachel
Randall, Delyth Angharad, Giselle Renarde, T. C. Mill, Tamsin Flowers, Erzabet
Bishop, Lucy Felthouse, Tenille Brown, Kate Britton, Annabeth Leong and Jillian
Boyd.
Smut by the Sea Volume 2 is a project I
fell in love with right from the start. I had read the first book and as soon
as I knew there was going to be a sequel, I put my nose to the grindstone and
thought about ways that the sea made me happy. Every single story in the first
antho really was like going on a vacation and I felt refreshed after I read it,
so I wanted to give that same experience to the reader when I worked on my
story. Mermaids, the ocean, girls with long red hair and sand squishing between
my toes are some of the things I thought about. What are some of the things you
like about the beach?
Excerpt
from Cerulean by Erzabet Bishop: Rated R/ f/f content
“Hello neighbour.”
I turned around and there was Allyse, a
shimmering robe loosely draped around her, barely secured with the
tie. The fluttering of the breeze loosened it and I felt my mouth
go dry as the covering slipped and I caught a peek of an erect
nipple before she adjusted it back in place.
“Hi yourself.” A blush was creeping up my
neck and I struggled not to let on how she was affecting me.
“I was wondering what you were doing for
lunch.” Allyse tossed her red hair and the sun flashed in her
cerulean eyes.
Oh wow.
The second release I wanted to talk about
is Beltane Fires. It is the first in a series of short books that focuses on
pagan holiday traditions. This one talks about Beltane, a holiday that is
usually celebrated on May 1st. It is a time of love, laughter and some
pretty sexy moments. Think Ren-fest with some very frisky fun going on behind
the scenes. (It is also my birthday!)
In my story, Ceri has just had a bad
breakup and goes with her friends to a Beltane festival to try and shake the
blues. After being annoyed that every single person is there as a couple, she
goes for a walk in the woods and finds herself in the hands of a very capable
and hunky forest god.
Excerpt:
Beltane Fires by Erzabet Bishop/ Rated XXX
"Good eve, little witch." The man
moved toward her, his shoulders wide and solid as molded bronze. He carried
himself with a commanding air of self-importance and her inner core began to
liquefy. Already molten from the ministrations of the nymphs, she was aching to
feel his touch. Tall, handsome, with a beautifully proportioned body, he was
completely naked. His hair was a mass of brown curls and a crown of antlers
graced his brow. A forest lord coming to claim her on a wild Beltane night.
Desire shivered through her, and Ceri felt her nipples pebble with lust.
"Good evening." Ceri struggled to
look him in the face when her eyes kept traveling down toward his now erect
cock. His dark eyes were framed by a handsomely square face and his lips turned
up with amusement as if he could read the inner turmoil of her mind.
"This a wild night to walk these woods
alone, fair one." He moved purposefully closer and his rigid member
bobbled as he walked. Ceri felt her mouth go dry. Her eyes met his in startled
surprise as his warm hand brushed her cheek and trailed down the edge of her
left breast, cupping it in his palm. How had he gotten here so fast?
"You are mine." Reflected light
glimmered over his face with molten radiance as he stepped in and his lips
claimed hers.
Here is the information for my book tour:
The following blog hosts have been kind enough to have Erzabet Bishop
on their sites, celebrating the release of her new book–Beltane Fires, in the
Naughty Nights Press (NNP) The Erotic Pagan Series.
The tour is being held between April 29th
and May 10th and is a whirlwind of guest posts, interviews, excerpts and book
information.es–Beltane Fires.
Please click on the links below to follow
the tour and read about this amazing new release.
Monday April 29th
Amber
Skyze - Guest Post
Joelle
Castell – Book Release Info
Naomi
Shaw – Excerpt
Tuesday April 30th
Amber
Skyze - Excerpt
Wednesday May 1st
NNP blog – Guest Post
Joelle
Castell - Book Release Info
Thursday May 2nd
Blood, Lust and Erotica – Book
Release Info
Friday 3rd May
BDSM
Book Reviews – Guest Post
Sexy
Reads - Character Interview
The
Divas of Desire - Excerpt Interview
Monday 6th May
Joelle
Castell - Book Release Info
Tuesday 7th May
Blood, Lust and Erotica –
Excerpt
Wednesday 8th May
Joelle
Castell - Book Release Info
Thursday 9th May
Blood, Lust and Erotica – Author Interview
Friday May 10th
On The Broomstick - Excerpt
I hope you enjoy the excerpts of both
books. Look for me on my social media
links and stay tuned for more releases coming soon!
Now for some fun!
A little bit of this or that:
1. Crawfish boil or society party
Bring me to a beach side boil any time!
Just make sure you have plenty of ice cold tea, crawfish and some fresh corn on
the cob.
2. Ren-fest or spank fest?
Both please!
3. Classics or erotica?
I love both, especially when they are
brought together.
4. Salad or sushi?
Salad. *shudders*
5. Ice cream or frozen yogurt?
Ice cream. By the gallon. (please)
About the author:
Erzabet Bishop has been crafting stories since she could first pound keys on her parent’s old typewriter. She has only just learned that it is a whole lot more fun writing naughty books. She is a contributing author to Milk & Cookies & Handcuffs, a holiday kink anthology, Smut by the Sea Volume 2, Hell Whore Volume 2 (coming this summer), Dirty Little Numbers (coming soon) Kink-E magazine, Coming Together: Girl on Girl and Coming Together: Hungry for Love. She is the author of the Erotic Pagans Series: Beltane Fires. She lives in Texas with her husband, furry children and can often be found lurking in local bookstores.
Follow her reviews and posts on Twitter @erzabetbishop.
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