Tell us a bit about you?
A lover of books, as a teenager I used to read novels under
the blanket during lights-outs in boarding school. These days, with a young
family to take care of, I'm still sacrificing sleep for the pleasures of a good
book.
During the day though, I transforms my wildly vivid
imagination into sensual, atmospheric romance stories with passionate
characters.
When I'm not writing or reading, I'm usually found hanging
out with family and friends or travelling. Born in Nigeria, I currently live in
the UK with husband and children.
Where
did you get the idea for your current book?
The
idea for A Valentine Challenge came to me as I was thinking about writing a
story for a Valentine Anthology. I had this vivid image in my head of Michael
(the hero) standing in a hotel car park waiting for a woman. As I started
typing and Kasie (the heroine) emerged through the entrance doors of the hotel,
his purpose and story became clearer.
What
kinds of things inspire your writing?
I'm
a visual person so images inspire a lot of my stories. It could be something I
see as I walk down the street or a picture in a magazine.
Do
you write with mood music, background noise or in total silence?
When
I'm writing a first draft manuscript I prefer total silence. But when I'm
editing I don't mind music as it helps me to engage emotionally with the
characters.
Could
you tease us with a blurb or excerpt from your current book?
Blurb - A Valentine
Challenge (Challenge series, book 1)
Ex-soldier Michael Ede’s spent his time building his life
exactly the way he wants it. Life is good. Or so he thinks. So when his friends
set him a challenge to exorcise the memory of a woman from his past, he expects
it to be a walk in the park.
Socialite Kasie Bosa is spitting fire at men. Her long-term boyfriend has asked for a break via text message of all things. How dare he? She’s told him to go take a dive into the River Niger. And not so politely too. So the next man who dares to cross her path is at risk of getting shredded with her spa manicured nails.
Bad news for Michael who has chosen her as the object of his challenge. But neither of them can deny the sizzling chemistry between them nor control their responses, it seems. It’s the season of love. Can either of them escape unscathed?
Socialite Kasie Bosa is spitting fire at men. Her long-term boyfriend has asked for a break via text message of all things. How dare he? She’s told him to go take a dive into the River Niger. And not so politely too. So the next man who dares to cross her path is at risk of getting shredded with her spa manicured nails.
Bad news for Michael who has chosen her as the object of his challenge. But neither of them can deny the sizzling chemistry between them nor control their responses, it seems. It’s the season of love. Can either of them escape unscathed?
I've
got a new series coming soon. Passion Shields series follows the exploits of
the men and women who work in a security firm.
The
first book of the series SCARS is out
in August 2013 published by Evernight Publishing.
There's
also a short story from the series titled SEX
TAPE featured in the upcoming 7 Sinful Secrets Anthology published by
Evernight Publishing.
Usually
when I'm focused on writing, I sometimes forget to eat. But I don't get very
far without a cup of decaf coffee to get me going.
If
you could have any job/career in the world (other than writing), what would it
be?
I
would've loved to be a singer but I don't have a very good voice. J
Finish
that story! You'll never know if it's going to be a bestseller until you write
it.
Where can we find you?
Follow my blog for latest news and giveaways: http://kirutayewrites.blogspot.com
Read book excerpts and free short stories on my
website: http://www.kirutaye.com
Thank you for hosting me, Linda.
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