December Joyathon: Interview + Giveaway with Tiffany Reisz

Meet Tiffany:
Tiffany Reisz lives in Lexington, Kentucky with two roommates, two dogs, two cats (one a homicidal maniac and the other clinically depressed). She graduated with a B.A. in English from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and is making both her parents and her professors proud by writing erotic women's fiction under her real name. She has five piercings, one tattoo, and has been arrested twice. When not under arrest, Tiffany enjoys Latin Dance, Latin Men, and Latin Verbs. She dropped out of a conservative southern seminary in order to pursue her dream of becoming a smut peddler. Johnny Depp’s aunt was her fourth grade teacher. There is little to nothing interesting about her.

If she couldn’t write, she would die.

Where To Find Tiffany: Twitter | Author Site | Story Time

Kati: Who is Tiffany during the holidays? (author, gift giver, last minute shopper, baker)
Tiffany: Tiffany is a big sap during the holidays. Seriously, it’s shameful. Any cool points I earn during the rest of the year for writing sexy, dark erotica vanish on December 1st. I’m singing Christmas songs and watching Christmas movies...BAD Christmas movies too—Hallmark channel stuff. I usually donate toys for Toys for Tots. I go to church and get all weepy all O Holy Night. I’m a wreck, Kati. Just today I got all choked up when a local radio station gave a single mom a swing set for…*sniffles* her two little kids…*grabs tissue* because money’s tight this year…and

Oh, for fuck’s sake. Just kill me now. (I'll let all this slide since it's the holidays and I'm in a fantastic mood.)

K: What is your favorite thing about the holidays?

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T: I love buy presents. If I can find one person in my life the present that makes them gasp when they open it then I feel like I’ve “won” Christmas. My best friend Josh is a huge David Lynch fan. A few years ago I discovered David Lynch was releasing a boxed set so I got it for him. He was stunned as he didn’t even know it was coming out. I still gloat about that. It’s just so fun to truly surprise someone I love with something they will truly love.

K: Do you write more or less during the holidays?
T: Last year I had some extra time off at Christmas so I wrote a Christmas short story starring two of my ORIGINAL SINNERS characters. I’m sure it’ll be on my blog eventually. But I don’t do any real writing over the holidays. Too much going on.

K: If you’ve written a holiday themed/titled book, what is it about? If you have not, would you write a holiday themed/titled book in the future?
T: Well, like I said in my last answer, I wrote a Christmas story with a couple of my characters last year. The story’s about two of my boys who fall in love with each other in book two of my series. The book ends about August so I wanted to peek into the future and see them a few months
into their relationship. And Christmastime is that fun nightmare of introducing relatives to your new significant other, a rite of romantic passage we all go through. (I’ll get to do that this year. Eek!) Since my characters are reoccurring in my series, none of them get their HEA and then walk off into the sunset never to be seen or heard from again. You get to see them in future books. Writing Christmas stories with them is a fun way for me to catch up with them and see how they’re doing.

K: How would Daniel celebrate the holidays?

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T: Ah, Daniel, my hero from SEVEN DAY LOAN and DANIEL, PART TWO. Now that’s an interesting question. I’m going to be writing a Daniel Christmas story as a gift to my readers this month. You’ll find the answer on my blog at www.tiffanyreisz.com/storytime. The story is called A CHRISTMAS MAGGIE. (eep!!)

K: What is your favorite Christmas story, book or movie? (Mine is White Christmas)
T: I’m such a sucker for A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS that it’s embarrassing. I’ll watch it alone on youtube and sniffle through the whole thing. I adore LOVE ACTUALLY because it shows how messy and emotional Christmas is for grownups in love. And for books, my favorite of all time is a little kids’ picture book called THE LITTLEST ANGEL. I remember hearing the story in my first grade class and thinking, “Wow, that’s really well-written.” It might be the first book I ever encountered where the writing itself spoke to me as much as the story. (Wow, you really are a sniffler during the holidays. *Not judging at all*)

K: Is dressing up like Santa sexy?
T: I think Santa’s elves are sexier than Santa. I wouldn’t mind dressing up like a hot goth little elf and giving my boyfriend something special under the tree.

K: Real tree or fake tree?
T: Fake tree. I have kittehs and most cats are allergic to evergreens. Nothing more pitiful in the world than the sound of a kitteh-cat sneezing. (oh Honeytoast)

K: Fruit cake or gingerbread?
T: Neither! Christmas cookies with sprinkles!

YUM!

K: Home for the holidays or visiting relatives?
T: I always go to my parents’ farm for Christmas. I am thirty-three years old and my sister is thirty-five and yet…there will be Christmas pajamas that I will be forced to put on and get my photo taken. I come from a family of sadists. (LOL)

Uh, something like this? 

K: Tied up with ribbons or holiday garland?
T: I’ll try both tonight and get back with you.

K: What is on your new years resolution list?
T: I love New Year’s Resolutions. I always try to come up with ones that are fun to keep. One year I resolved to learn how to make origami penguins. Another year I resolved to learn how to
whistle. In 2012 I resolve to learn how to properly cook tofu and master the art of giving blow jobs. (While cooking tofu?)

K: Author’s choice.
T: What’s your least favorite Christmas song? Mine is “Wonderful Christmas Time” by Paul McCartney. Such a brilliant talented man (and a Beatle to boot!) should have been able to write a better Christmas song than that. As best friend Josh says, that song is just uncalled for.

Thanks for putting a little kinkiness in my holidays Tiffany!

HEART OF CHRISTMAS:

A Handful of Gold- Mary Balogh
Not only is Julian Dare dashing and wealthy, but he's the heir to an earldom. So what do you get a man who has everything? Innocent and comely Verity Ewing plans on giving Julian her heart—the most precious gift of all.

The Season for Suitors- Nicola Cornick
After some close encounters with rakes in which she was nearly compromised, heiress Clara Davenport realizes that she needs some expert advice. And who better for the job than Sebastian Fleet, the most notorious rake in town? But the tutelage doesn't go quite as planned, as both Sebastian and Clara find it difficult to remain objective when it comes to lessons of the heart!

This Wicked Gift- Courtney Milan
Lavinia Spencer has been saving her hard-earned pennies to provide her family with Christmas dinner. Days before the holiday, her brother is swindled, leaving them owing more than they can ever repay. Until a mysterious benefactor offers to settle the debt. Innocent Lavinia is stunned by what the dashing William White wants in return. Will she exchange a wicked gift for her family's fortune?

Where To Buy: Amazon | Kindle | B&N/Nook | Harlequin | Book Depository
Book Extras: Read an excerpt from Courtney Milan

Tiffany is giving away a copy of the HEART OF CHRISTMAS anthology to one(1) lucky reader. Here's how to get your hands on 3 fabulous novellas:

• Leave a comment for Tiffany answering her question along with your email addy, ninja style: yourname at gmail dot com.
• Fill out the rafflecopter form below. You must answer Tiffany's question. All other entries are optional. If you decided to follow Tiffany on Twitter, make sure you're okay with talks of vaginas, penises and occasionally fisting... (you've been warned) There's pictures of kittehs too. :)

Easy peasy right? Don't forget to enter for the awesome super secret prize here.

A huge thank you to Tiffany for participating in the Joyathon and for giving away a copy of the HEART OF CHRISTMAS anthology.

W...W...W... (5)

W...W...W...Wednesdays is a weekly meme MizB of Should Be Reading. 

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

So, here's my answers:

• What are you currently reading? Embraced by Blood by Laurie London. This is the second book of her Sweetbloods series. I really like her first book BONDED BY BLOOD and am enjoying this current book. This is Alfonso and Lily's book. 

• What did you recently finish reading? How to Seduce A Scoundrel by Vicky Dreiling. I love (x infinity) this book. Read my review here (includes an original limerick by yours truly. Edward Lear's got nothing on me!)

Seven Day Loan by Tiffany Reisz (18+) So much emotion and a sexually charged atmosphere captured my attention in this too short, yet thoroughly satisfying novella. Read my review here. (Material not suitable for those under 18 years of age. Also, not recommended for those uncomfortable with anything pertaining to erotica. Proceed at your own risk.)

• What do you think you’ll read next? Ripe for Pleasure by Isobel Carr. I was drawn by the cover. For those of you who don't know, I'm a cover wh*re. This series caters towards second sons aka the spare. Sounds very promising.
















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Five Friday Favorites

Yay for Fridays! It's the end of the week. Time to kick back, relax and grab a good book or see a great movie. Or in my case, spend a good 5 hours sitting on the boardwalk, people watching behind my 'Top Gun' inspired aviators and finding inspiration for a WIP that'll never see the light of day. Without further ado, I give you this weeks Five Friday Faves:

How to Seduce A Scoundrel by Vicky Dreiling. I requested this through NetGalley (my first time EVER) and it was approved. Yay! Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed her debut HOW TO MARRY A DUKE and couldn't wait to read SCOUNDREL. Let me tell you, I've been giggling since page one. And now that I've gotten to know Vicky through Twitter a little better, I feel like I've been let into a fun secret. There's references in the book that would make you giggle but as for me, it's a loud guffaw.

NetGalley. Best.Thing.EVER! How did I not sign up for this months ago? Oh yeah, I thought it was just for super established, ultra fabulous bloggers. I was sooo jealous of those who got a sneak peek into some of the books I've been dying to read and had to wait for. Now, I too can get a sneak peek. Yay!




Seven Day Loan by Tiffany Reisz. I'm not just picking this book as part of my faves because Tiffany is going to be our first guest on Romance Lately. When one (aka the general public) thinks of erotica, they think of some woman in a leather bustier and hooker heels wielding a lethal looking riding crop (which could be the case in some stories/books) but they don't think that an amazing story can be told alongside super hot, make-you-tingle-down there sex. So today, I salute you Ms. Reisz. Check out my review HERE. (18+)

Coconut Creme Frappuccino from Starbucks. Where have you been all my life? You wonderful delicious thing, you. It tastes just like those Girl Scout cookies. The caramel delights ones. *sigh* Milk, ice, coconut flavored syrup, whip cream and coconut flakes.

My bookshelf. So this week, I decided to re-arrange my bookshelf and let me just say that my romance section is 3 deep. It looks so awesome and super clean. I debated on alphabetizing the books but in the end, I just put them by size and genre. Sort of. Why yes, I do have the whole Twilight, Harry Potter and Mortal Instruments series. It makes me sad that I can't share my whole romance collection via this picture with you. Oh! And don't you love my bookends? 

Review: Seven Day Loan by Tiffany Reisz

Seven Day Loan by Tiffany Reisz
Format: Kindle
File Size: 176 KB
Publisher: Spice Briefs (December 1, 2010)

A trained submissive, Eleanor will do whatever her master commands...even spend a week with a stranger. Daniel has been a recluse since his wife's death, and Eleanor's lover thinks spending time with her will be therapeutic—especially since Daniel is also a Dom. 
Despite her defiant streak, Eleanor can't resist giving in to Daniel's erotic demands. But while she'll let him have her body, she's determined to keep a guard around her heart. Even if Daniel wants to make Eleanor his permanently....


Buy it here: Amazon | B&N Nook  

Where to find Tiffany: Website | Twitter

I loved it.

Review(18+; sexual innuendos included):

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This novella popped my erotica cherry. Hard. Seriously. I couldn't even stomach all previous stories in this sub-genre. Thanks Jenn LeBlanc for pointing me in the right direction!
When one (aka the general public) hears the word erotica, a woman dressed in a leather bustier and lucite hooker heels (think goddess Shauna Sand) wielding a lethal looking riding crop comes to mind. And yes, for a long time I thought the same. This novella is emotionally packed along with super hot, make-you-tingle-down-there sex. I laughed, I loved and I came to see the softer side of erotica. (Don't sue me Sears. I'm watching an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as I write this review.) And I can't believe this review is coming hard and fast.

7 Things: (and not that stupid Miley Cyrus song)

1. Daniel has been hiding out on his property for three years, five months and nine days since his wife's death from cancer. They met while she was hosting a gala at the New York Public Library and he was working alphabetizing in the Map Room. He spends seven lust filled days with Eleanor whom he ends up falling in love with. 
2. Eleanor is one sassy submissive. She knows her place but she still tries to push the boundaries of her position. She is sent to Daniel to get him out of his funk. Seven days of sex and easy camaraderie with Daniel has her wishing for the same thing with her owner. Alas! It isn't so. 
3. Maggie was Daniel's wife who passed away due to cancer. She was a top attorney and his older woman. By day, she was a super powerful attorney and by night, a complete submissive. 
4. Mutual acquaintance. Eleanor's owner who loans her to Daniel. We don't get any back story as to who this mysterious acquaintance is. There is a surprise twist as to who he is. I wasn't that shocked since I read DANIEL PART TWO in which all is revealed. (Don't judge me.)
5. Librarians are hot. That is all.
6. Holy Ambiguously Gay duo, there's fisting! Don't try this at home kids er, adults unless you're absolutely prepared. Wait, there's a breathing technique? I guess if a baby can come out of there, how bad could a grown man's fist feel? 
7. Eating. What? These people actually eat real food, converse,sort books in his library AND feel emotions? What the hell kind of erotica novella is this?! Got you there you pervert. I know what you were thinking. And yes, there's a little of that going on too.

Favorite Quote: 
"'So you,' she said, meeting his eyes, 'are a librarian. What does that make me then? A seven-day loan?'
Daniel laughed as he set his books aside. He moved toward her and gripped her knees.
'Seven-day loan...I'm not sure I like the thought of giving you back.' He slid his hands up her thighs and took her by the hips.
'But what about the overdue fines?' she asked.
'I think I can afford them,' he said."

Overall: Although it's a short story, I really liked it. I don't know how Ms. Reisz put so much emotion and a sexually charged atmosphere in this too short tale, but she did. This isn't just some story that starts off with a potentially great premise and fizzles out to nothing but sex, sex, sex (although there was quite a bit of it). It gripped me from the first page until the last.  I want more! Thank goodness for Daniel Part Two (featuring more Daniel and his HEA). Who knew erotica could be so much more? And why isn't it September yet? (In case you didn't know, that's when her next book The Siren is released.)




***This was sent to me by my Pervy sister in smut: Rita J of Not Another Romance Blog.***