What
inspired you to become an author?
I have always loved expressing
myself. Whether it be through my art, my singing in the shower much to my
families horror or simply having a good chin wag at any given chance that I am
given. To add to the equation is that I have a very fertile mind when it comes
to creativity and I am always conjuring all kinds of scenarios in my mind about
a number of topics. The process of writing was yet another way of expressing
thoughts where colors and brush strokes are replaced with words accompanied by
the careful construction of a good story. For me, writing is the culmination of
all that I love; expression of my thoughts and feelings, creativity, logistics
and lots of chocolate to fuel me on.
How
did you come up with the title for your latest book?
We are in many ways driven by our
desires and passions. This is what makes me get out of bed in the morning, that
yet intangible promise of something that is within reach but I have to work
for. For most of us anyway, it is either a wish or a passion. As for the
‘Deceit’ word I believe this is what we do on a daily basis, this is the game
we all play, hiding and revealing our emotions all the time. The title, Passion
and Deceit is what defines most of our relationships to each other and more so
with the sexual encounters in our life’s that are turned up a few more notches.
Do
you title the book first or wait until after it’s complete?
Like my not conforming spirit, I
like my expression to sometimes not have a particular aim. I love the unknown
and hence I have an affinity for doing thinks on the spur of the moment. I
loosely think of a title sometimes but what gives me story direction is how I
generally feel and adventures I would love to embark on. Whether it be a casual
hook-up or getting lost in the dramas of every day life. No, I have no rule
that says I must first think of the title then the story or even vice versa. I
just let my heart push the pen across the page.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
I love to write from a holistic
approach. Cutting straight to the point is that we are all interlinked and ones
pain is everyone else’s. If someone I know is having problems, then I too will
be affected even if I ignore it, inevitability I too will suffer from her pain.
Yes I believe in Karma, so I do good at every chance that fate gives me. But
for me it is much more then doing good so that I reap a reward. It is simply
all about love. Love for yourself is to love others. Love for others is to love
yourself. Whether someone feels the same towards you should simply be of no
concern to you directly. To conclude my garage philosophies, although I write
about all kinds of erotica, at the end of the day, you simply need to love and
respect everything in life. In the case of the story, ‘Passion and Deceit’, one
needs to wait for the end of the book to understand the repercussions of a
superficial lifestyle.
Is
the book, characters, or any scenes based on a true life experience, someone
you know, or events in your own life?
I cannot imagine not relating to
my own life and that of other people to compose such a story. The book is a
construction of a myriad of events of that of my own and other peoples past
experiences. One cannot write about something that they have not lived or
somehow experienced themselves. However to answer the burning question whether
if a certain character has any parallels to my own character; I can only say
that it perhaps reflects who I used to be and no longer am.
Who
designed the cover of your latest book?
I used Mario Madureira, a very
good designer that immediately understood and expressed what I was trying to
get across. I needed something with aggression and did not mince the words of
the title. I wanted it carnal in its intensity hence the probing hands all over
the amazing body. The red coming from the bottom is part of my brand and speaks
of our burning passion that we occasionally come across in our life that we
cannot resist but reach out to. The title made big and strong were aimed to be
memorable. Loved the font and its intensity. The splash of electric blue is the
streak of color that to me breaks through like lightning in the sky on a dark
cold rainy night.
Do
you have a song or playlist (book soundtrack) that you think represents this
book?
While writing I always have
background music. Good deep blues with artists such as BB King and John Lee
Hooker are common visitors to my playlist. It is such heartfelt forms of
expression that it resonates most times with me. Otherwise, if I have to think
of a soundtrack to my writing, Sade and Beth Hart are my first choices hands
down. These artists life and experiences come through so strongly in their
music and for me, it is easy to adapt their style and essence into my books.
Just
for fun, if you could have one paranormal ability, what would it be?
So often I wonder what life is
like through other people. What they see and experience. The good and the bad
of their life’s. Their interactions with their partners and how they see the
world. I am forever curious about what makes people tick. I guess if I was a
character like Casper the ghost or perhaps having the ability to metamorphose
myself into different shapes like their dog or maybe their husband or wife
would be amazing abilities to have. I know it super intrusive but what fun
would that be?
Passion and Deceit: Innocent
Sea Hardt
Genre: Romantic Erotica
Date of Publication: October 20, 2018
ASIN: B07JKY44DY
Number of pages: 58
Word Count: 19951
Cover Artist: Mario Madureira
Tagline: Pushing the boundaries of erotica
Book Description:
During Pamela’s journey of passionate self-discovery she meets two gorgeous men, Paulo and Guy.
In the midst of sensual adventures she is torn between her two lovers, but before she has the chance to make a choice they both slip away.
Eventually their paths cross again but now Pamela’s passion has turned to bitterness and she’s hell-bent on revenge.
Will she fulfill her vendetta or choose passion and love?
Teaser Excerpt:
“His kiss was hard and long as he
took my head in both his powerful hands and devoured my mouth. His lips felt
soft and I felt like I was eating a succulent strawberry as I returned his
kiss. It was an out of this world long kiss and it was all about that moment in
time. All my values and lifelong objectives were left on the wayside. Any will
to resist was long gone as I gave myself up to these two hungry wolves. I
forgot about all my good girl values and was instead overpowered by something
higher and bigger than that. I gave into absolute carnal desire as my body
started to pulse and convulse as they took full control.”
About the Author:
Sea Hardt lives in a cottage on the stunning island of Cyprus surrounded by the Mediterranean waters. The gods have been kind to Sea and have graced her with a happy marriage complete with two boys. She has a plethora of interests including foraging second-hand bookshops for poetry and any other books she can curl up on the couch with a glass of chardonnay. With the support of her husband, she finds great fulfillment in writing steamy romance novels.
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