What
genre do you write and why?
I am a multiple-genre author. I’ve published a
philosophical essay, contemporary romances, an erotic novella, and I have a
kid’s story in the oven. There is not exactly a why I write them, but it’s more
like being chosen by them.
Tell us about your
latest book.
Love
Painted in Red is tells the story of Tavish, a war hero who was POW for 6
months in the hands of the Taliban, and Laetitia, a young woman who as a child
and teenager had suffered from lack of love and attention. At its essence, Love Painted in Red is a love story of
two people haunted by their troubled pasts, who are trying to survive their
traumas and live a full life. Also, there are elements of suspense and action. A
thrilling romance made of loss, lust, and love.
What format is the
book available in?
Only in digital and print format. I am trying
to find a way to have the audio version done, but it’s a bit complicated as Audible
only accepts Americans and I am Brazilian.
Who is you
favorite character in your book and why?
Tavish Uilleam! He appeared on my first release, Entwined
Fates, TRUST Series #1. He grew so much as a character during TRUST Series that
I had to write his story.
A war hero, a billionaire hunk, a
lonely and tortured Highlander, whose heart no woman has thawed yet, he was POW
for 6 months in the hands of the Taliban while serving as a doctor in RAF.
After returning to civil life, he forsakes his medical career and assumes a
position on one of his family business. But the scars in his soul—and body—are
such that in spite of being surrounded with beautiful things, he sees nothing but
darkness.
He was a great character to write,
especially because I wanted him to be a believable veteran dealing with PTSD,
so I interviewed many veterans online and it was an enlightening and
heartbreaking experience. He came out beautifully—or so I like to think—with
his physical and psychological scars and yet full of life strength and vigor.
How long did it take you to write your
book?
Almost two years. My romances are huge
and I like to research well the topics I am writing about and if possible do
interviews. There is nothing like real input.
Did
you learn anything from writing your book that was unexpected?
There were very
difficult scenes to write in Love Painted
in Red. It was an emotional experience writing of the lead characters’
pains, especially Tavish, a war veteran. The impact of war on soldiers is
heartbreaking and I struggled to capture some of that pain in a meaningful way.
Love Painted in
Red is my homage to those who dedicate themselves to make this world safer.
Where
can a reader purchase your book?
Let’s
start with the good news. All my ebooks are on KindleUnlimited, so after
you read my interview, visit Cristiane Serruya's
Amazon Page and read them all for free! Then there are print versions of the
ebooks but so far there are being sold just on my website and on Amazon Store.
What
is your work in progress? Tell us about it.
The Diaries
Series, from which FROM THE
BARONESS’S DIARY: The erotic escapades of Baron Beardley’s wife is the first
installment, is a 20th century romantic erotica and it will be
released on September 13th, 2016.
It started with
a single diary entry I wrote and was supposed to be a bonus scene for the print
version of Love
Painted in Red, where Laetitia, a painter, used the late Baroness’s
diaries to develop a series of erotic paintings, but I realized I would be
doing a disservice to my readers if I didn’t develop Lady Chloé Beardley’s own
story. You can add From the Baroness's Diary on Goodreads
already!
When
you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
I would love to have more spare time. It’s hard
to find some while being a part-time lawyer, an almost full-time writer, a
full-time mother of 2 teenage daughters and wife of a six-foot-six husband. But
when I find it, I read, of course. Don’t ask when I sleep, because I don’t know
that myself.
Where can people find
out more about you and your writing?
I have a website and a
blog: Cristiane Serruya Website and I love
to connect and hear from readers, so feel free to stalk me online: Cristiane Serruya on Goodreads, Cristiane Serruya Facebook Fan page, @CrisSerruya on Twitter, CristianeSerruya on
Instagram, CrisSerruya on
Pinterest, Cristiane Serruya's Amazon Page
Those who want to receive my very, very sporadic emails
about new releases and promotions can sign-up here: Cristiane Serruya Website. And to be part of
my Street Team, sign-up here: Cris's Street Team
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