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About
Amy
discovered her love of the written word when she realized that
she could no longer act out the fantastical romances in her head
with her dolls. Writing about delicious heroes was much more fun
than playing with plastic men dolls with the inevitable
flesh-colored "tighty whities".
She loves history, the paranormal, and will spew out historical
facts like a volcano, much to her dearest hubby's chagrin.
When she's not thinking about the next sensual romp, she's
chasing after two rug rats and reading anything spicy that she
can get her hands on.
Bio
Amy Ruttan is
an erotic romance and historical romance author whose first book is
releasing from Ellora’s Cave in September 2007.
She writes sensuous passionate romance whether it’s a little bit on
the steamy side or a little bit spicier; her romances are always
timeless and full of passion.
What Amy loves most about writing, especially in the historical
genre, is the research that goes into her fiction. She loves to
learn about new places and new things. She travels the world in her
living room through her characters.
Favorites
What is your favorite color?
After much retrospection I freely admit that pink is my
favorite color. I know it's girly, but I just love it. I love
every shade of it and I even love it in Neon.
What is your favorite pastime?
I love car trips, reading, scrap booking any kind of craft. When
I have time that is, LOL. I love all kinds of crafts and I love
to travel.
What music do you listen to?
I have a very eclectic taste. My favorites though are Gwen
Stefani, Prince, Aerosmith, Eminem, Lorenna McKennit and Johnny
Cash. I also adore 80's music. Love it. I will listen to
anything though.
What is your favorite kind of movies?
Comedies, especially the British Comedies. I am a huge fan of
Carry On movies. I also love the movie version of the Phantom of
the Opera, I love the Harry Potter's the Lord of the Rings.
Actually my movie tastes are board, everything except horror.
What books do you like to read?
Again anything. I will read anything. Most of my books happen to
be romance, but I will read anything that appeals to me ... and
much to my hubby's chagrin there is a lot in the book store and
on the web that appeals to me. My bookshelves are overflowing.
What are your favorite scenes to write?
The scenes with the sexual tension, especially the scene where
the Hero and Heroine first meet. I love that push pull
interaction of two strong characters.
Who are your favorite authors?
Connie Mason, Katie MacAlister, Johanna Lindsay, JR Ward, EB
White, Laura Ingalls Wilder, LM Montgomery, Roald Dahl, JK
Rowling, Tolkien to name a few.
What is your favorite genre to write?
Historical Romance. I love history, I love learning about
different time periods. Half the fun of writing historicals and
being swept away in a different time period is the research. I
love to research.
What are your favorite books on writing?
Alison Kent's Erotic Romance for Dummies was a great book, it
helped me a lot with writing the "big" scene. That was a
plethora of information. I also loved Story by Robert McKee and
On Writing by Stephen King.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you get your ideas? Anything can set them off, a
song, a show, something I see, something I read. My most recent
story submission, a historical, was inspired by watching Michael
Palin's Himalaya. I am always thinking of things in my head ,
stories are constantly playing in there like mini movies.
What do you do in your spare time?
Spend time with my husband and children. Watch The Office, I don't
watch a lot of TV but that's one show I can't miss. I am also very
active in my RWA chapter.
Where do you imagine yourself in five years with your writing
career? I hope to be multi published and able to give up my evil
day job so I can be home for my kids. I love writing, it's all
consuming and that's what I love to do the most.
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned as an author?
Learn to trust yourself and your voice, but don't be afraid to let
someone else you trust have a look over your work. You'll be
surprised what you as an author won't pick out.
What advice can your give for an aspiring writer? Never give
up. If
it's your dream, don't give up on your dream. Keep trying. The best
thing I ever did was enter a few contests, it was great feedback and
helped prepare me for submitting to publishers.
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