Get into Bed with C.H. Admirand (Author Interview)

Keira: Dylan is part of the Secret Life of Cowboy series; can you tell us in a few brief sentences about the book series for newcomers?

C.H. Admirand: The Garahan brothers are trying to save their family’s 150 year old legacy—the Circle G Ranch—any way they can. The oldest brother Tyler decides to take on a night job to bring in more money. When he answers an ad in the local paper for a hardworking man with a strong back and even temperament, he thinks he’ll be stocking shelves and hauling kegs for a bar—he has no idea he’ll be the entertainment. But he can’t back out because he’s given his word and once a Garahan gives his word you can count on him to keep it. Dylan’s story begins when he takes over Tyler’s shift (when his brother is injured by Widowmaker the bull) and jump starts when he lassos the birthday girl and loses his heart to her flashing green eyes and feisty personality. Jesse is the last brother to have his story told—he falls in love with two women: Danielle and her pint-sized, cotton candy pink cowgirl daughter.

Keira: Cowboys and girly bars: how does that work? *grin*

C.H.: The ladies who own the Lucky Star wanted a place where women could come and see their fantasy up on stage—a cowboy—because in Pleasure, Texas every woman dreams of a having a cowboy in her life. Jolene and Emily have a strict set of rules that ensure that neither the dancers nor the clientele step over the line, they run a classy establishment, despite the fact that certain do-gooders in town would like to run them out of town on a rail.

Keira: Oh la la! Male strippers – it’s getting hot in here (so they must take off all their clothes!) If you were to cast them for a movie who would you have play these gentlemen? (If you got favorite pictures of them shirtless we want to see them!)

C.H.: Actually, they strip down to little black spandex briefs, chaps, and Stetsons. Hmmm…that’s a tough one because I prefer a man with a little wear and tear and age on him. I’d offer an eclectic choice: HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse (my inspiration for Tyler in a Nautica ad I ripped out of a magazine), Country Music Star –Josh Turner (as Dylan) and Ryan Reynolds (as Jesse.) I’m attaching their pictures so you can get the visual.

Carter Oosterhouse as Tyler Garahan

Josh Turner as Dylan Garahan

Ryan Reynolds as Jesse Garahan

Keira: I love that the heroine, Ronnie, sells lingerie and sex toys. What does Dylan, the hero, think about that?

C.H.: At first he’s not quite sure what to think, but he’s a man who can appreciate sexy lingerie and can’t help but picture Ronnie in something silky, sexy, and revealing. Sex toys: not so much. He’s a man’s man and prefers to be the sex toy.

Keira: I’ve learned that you have 9 bestselling books published through the library market. How is the library market different from the commercial market? Are there any fun experiences, cool facts, or tips you can share?

C.H.: Publishers who cater to the library market, offer a list of books that libraries can order from. The books are not readily available in bookstores and the publishers I wrote for did not offer e-books at that time, I’m not sure if they do now either, so marketing and self-promoting your books is essential. Book signings and events can be coordinated and books ordered direct through the publisher or a supplier. The author price on a hard cover book is far more pricey than that of the mass market paperback. The first year I published with Five Star, I received an invitation to their Annual Author Day in Maine! My husband and I drove from NJ to Maine and enjoyed a tour of their facility, meeting other Five Star authors, indulging in a traditional Maine lobster dinner with all the trimmings—even blueberry pie—and then took part in a huge open house/book signing. We had the best time. I always like to remind new writers to NEVER give up because you never know how close you are to publishing. But once you’ve sold that book, I like to remind them to NEVER give up—it was six years before I sold my second book—but I kept writing and submitting the whole time and when I sold my second book…I sold five more.

Keira: What’s next on your plate? Which cowboy is going to be lassoed and hogtied next?

C.H.: It’s Jesse’s turn. His story comes out in July. I just loved the way he fell in love with little Lacy and her mom. He has good intentions that get lost while working to keep the Circle G afloat, but he realizes there is something special about Danielle and her daughter and fixes what could have ended the relationship before it began. He can’t wait to have them out to the ranch and see how they fit. To read more, stop by my website www.chadmirand.com or follow me on Twitter and Facebook www.twitter.com/CHAdmirand and www.facebook.com/CHAdmirand . Thanks again for inviting me, Keira!

DYLAN BY C.H. ADMIRAND – IN STORES JANUARY 2012

There was nothing he couldn’t tame…

Dylan Garahan might be an old hand at lassoing fillies, but one night at the Lucky Star club, and he ends up wrapping his rope around someone that even his formidable strength can’t tame. She’s wily and beautiful… and she’s his new boss. Dylan’s had his heart broken before, but even an honest cowpoke has to wrestle with temptation…

Until he got his lasso around her…

Ronnie DelVecchio might be fresh off the bus from New Jersey, but she’s a hard-edged businesswoman and has had her fill of men she can’t trust—although she might consider getting off her high horse for that big handsome rancher with a Texas drawl.

Buy: Dylan (The Secret Life of Cowboys)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

C.H. Admirand was born in Aiken, South Carolina. She has published 9 bestselling novels for the library market. Her Secret Life of Cowboy series, published by Sourcebooks Casablanca includes Tyler (available now), Dylan (in stores January 2012) and Jesse (in stores July 2012). She lives with her husband, who is the inspiration for all of her heroes’ very best traits, in northern New Jersey. For more information, please visit http://www.chadmirand.com/ or follower her on twitter, @chadmirand.

GIVEAWAY: I have 2 copies of Dylan. Open to US and Canada only. Enter by asking C.H. a question! Last day to enter: February 3, 2012.

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Keira's favorite type of heroes are blind, scarred, and tortured... yes, she understands those should be separate, but all 3 at once is also nice! She enjoys historical romances best and adores audio books because great narrators turn books into auditory/mental movies (and she loves her romantic dramas like Pride and Prejudice/North and South!) Learn more about Keira in My Instant Turn Ons, Offs, and Ifs.