Mimi Strong
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
Up for grabs tonight are TWO SIGNED PAPERBACKS from Best-selling Author MIMI STRONG!
You'll get a signed copy of both, STARLIGHT and STARDUST, Mimi's newest best-selling series!
About the Peaches Monroe Series:
STARDUST (released June 23, 2013): 285-page full-length novel focusing on the romance between small-town bookstore manager, the sassy and plus-sized Peaches Monroe (age 22), and TV-vampire actor Dalton Deangelo.
There I was, minding my own business at Peachtree Books when this lunatic comes racing in the door and knocks me into his arms. I would have ripped him a new one, but he was kinda familiar, and hot. Like I-want-to-have-your-sexy-babies-now hot.
Turns out he looks familiar because I stare at his gorgeous face on TV every week. Yup, Dalton Deangelo. In the oh-so-firm flesh.
I let him hide out from the press for a while, then I thought he'd be on his way, and I could breathe normally again. But no. He found me interesting. He wanted to tag along to my cousin's wedding with me. I couldn't say no to that face ... or THOSE EYES. Before the night was through, he was saying sweet things, then dirty things.
Very dirty things.
I try to keep my eyes wide open. I've made terrible, stupid mistakes in the past. But Dalton Deangelo's touch turns me to Jell-O.
I'm just a regular girl, and he's rich and famous with no body fat. The guy has a butler! So, why is he chasing me? And why can't I say no? And what is this sordid secret of his the reporters are trying to uncover?
STARLIGHT (Released Sept 5): full-length novel focusing on Peaches Monroe's time in LA modeling a plus-sized underwear line and dating a charming male model, Keith Raven.
So, I fly my rockin' curves off to LA for the big Peaches Monroe (that's me) underwear shoot.
I'm nursing a broken heart from you-know-who, when along comes Keith Raven. Sexy, tanned, and nearly naked. He's my new co-model, and let me tell you, Keith is the full package with a big package (wink, wink).
My new bestie Mitchell warns me that all male models are walking disasters, but I think Keith's different. He meditates, for example. And, unlike some people, he doesn't toy with my affection.
Staying at Keith's apartment in LA and swimming in his pool is heavenly, not to mention the more intimate details of our Rebound Arrangement. What's a Rebound Arrangement, you ask? It's a fixed-length romance and a great way to turn your world upside-down.
Meanwhile, Dalton Deangelo is trying to redeem himself and win me back. He sucks at redemption, but he is charming.
Somebody please stop me, because if I keep slamming my heart like this, it's going to break.
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OK, before we get started with Mimi’s interview, I’d just like to say that Mimi is an online author friend of mine. She started writing a little bit before me and we’ve sorta “grown-up” together as writers.
So I’ll just tell you right now – if you’ve never read a Mimi book before, you’re in for a real treat, because this woman is FUCKING FUNNY! She is so funny, I just never know what’s gonna happen in her books. I love her! And if you read the interview, some of this comes out, but seriously, you have to read her stories! They are awesome!
This contest will run until SUNDAY NIGHT (Midnight Mountain Time Monday) and I’ll post the winners on Monday!
INTERVIEW WITH MIMI STRONG
Q. Wasn’t the first book originally called “We are Made of Stardust?” Why did you change it?
A. I love weird titles, but it was too weird, even for me. Even I kept mistyping the thing, so I knew readers were having trouble with that mouthful.
Q. Where did you get the idea for this series?
A. Part of the inspiration is from that great romantic comedy movie, Notting Hill. Also, about a year ago, I wrote a book about a smart mouth waitress, and people loved the character so much. It was a YA book, and I had this weird psychic feeling (ha ha) that people might like a sassy character like that in an adult book, along with lots of sex and romance and great banter. I knew that I’d love to read a book like that, so I figured it would be fun to write, and it is!
Q. How many Peaches Monroe books will there be?
A. After Book 1 came out, I asked my readers how much Peaches they wanted. Everyone said they loved Peaches, wanted the experience to never end, and wanted many, many books. I don’t usually write long series, so I decided to make it 4 books, total. That’s a quadrilogy. Each one is a full-length novel with its own storyline, and the books are inter-linked.
Q. Will Peaches find love?
A. Um, what do you think? Do I seem like a particularly cruel author? 😉 I’m trying to write a romance here! I think it will happen, eventually.
Q. When people find out you write erotic romance, do they treat you like a freak?
A. Yes, but I am a freak, so that’s okay.
Q. When is book 3 coming out? And book 4?
A. I haven’t set a date yet. I write fast, so it won’t be too long, but I need to take my time and take care of Peaches while simultaneously torturing the poor girl. Writing a series with a character that readers love so much makes me feel like Peaches Monroe is a real person, and I’m just licensed to write her story. If I don’t do a great job, I worry I’ll get fired. So, I’m going to try to get you more books as quickly as I can without getting fired. (Don’t worry about my mental health; I hear this is completely “normal” for authors of series.)
Q. Where do you get your ideas?
A. Many of the details come from all around me. I have a friend who makes root beer and spilled it in my kitchen while I was writing Starlight, so that became a character Mitchell used to date. Peaches’ clothes all come from stylish women I see around me. The phrase “earth muffin,” which is used a lot in Starlight, came from my Aunt Bev, who came to town briefly in July. She said the phrase, which I’d never heard before, but instantly loved. A good portion of the story is entirely made up while I’m sitting in a very plain room, facing a wall, so I don’t know where all that comes from. My head, I suppose.
Q. Who would play the characters in a movie?
A. I think I should play them all, with puppets. The sex scenes could be a real challenge, but I’m willing to try.
Q. What’s the hardest part of writing?
A. Usually I say it’s the words. But today I’ll be serious and give you a serious answer: fear. Always the fear. I’ll be typing a sentence and imagine a specific person reading that sentence, and it stops me cold. It’s a huge mind game to get over that stage fright. Some authors drink. I’ve tried a beverage or two, and it doesn’t help at all, so I just have to stare down the blank page and the fear, totally sober, like a good role model. (You’re welcome!)
Q. Have you won any major awards with your writing?
A. I have made bestseller lists, but my only actual “award” came from a friend who made me a certificate saying I am now a “good” writer because I’ve passed the million-word mark. I printed that out for my office wall. I’LL TAKE WHAT I CAN GET! LOL.
About Mimi Strong
Mimi is an indie author who began publishing in 2011. Her stand-alone new adult romance novel FOR YOU hit the USA Today Bestseller list in 2013 and has sold over 30,000 copies. Mimi has a growing fanbase, with over 5,000 followers on Facebook. Mimi supports the indie book community by donating to many book blogs, and works closely with other indie authors, including NYT Bestsellers Cassia Leo (Shattered Hearts Trilogy) and Elle Casey (Shine Not Burn).
Andrea C
I love for a book boyfriend to take control and to take what he wants.
Brenda Tetreault
I love a book boyfriend who accepts the heroine as she is, without question, with complete faith and absolute love!
Kaleigh Jordan
They are always unbelievably sexy!
Rebecca Roth
My favorite traits in a BB are Love, adoration, devotion, and protectiveness!
Alexandra Cruz
it has to be alpha :$
danielle estes
these look great u are a new author for me
Carole
Love, devotion, being there when she needs him, and plenty of hot sex!!
Carolyn Valdez
My favorite is for him to be protective, very devoted, and very loving.
jodi marinich
i love a alpha male in my books
Kimberly Mayberry
My favorite trait in a book boyfriend would be the one that goes after what he wants and refuses to let anything come between him and the woman that he needs in order to live. He must have her at all costs, because her love is his salvation.
Julie
I love this!
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Pam
I love a book boyfriend who’s protective.
Tammy
A sense of humor.
Donna Reynolds
I love a alpha male who is demanding and takes what he wants but at the same time is sweet and caring.
Kim P
I love when book boyfriends pursue what they want and are willing to overcome any obstacle.
Tonya Schenck
Sincerity is my favorite trait!!
Tonya Schenck
I have to say that these books were actually highly recommended to me today!!
bonita english
truth and honesty
Cindy Wimmer
Can’t wait to read these. They sound great!
SAnn C
I love for my book boyfriends to be the bad boy type.
Rachelle
I like alpha males as my bbf
Thanks for the giveaway !!
Kim
I like alpha males. There is just something about them.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Cristina Riquelme
Who takes control in certain aspects but also protective, faithful and love me with his soul….
Bookworm Brandee
I’m reading Stardust right now and I’m loving it! Thanks for sharing that interview…good to know Peaches WILL find love! 😉
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Bonnie Hilligoss
I would love him to be faithful, have a sense of humor, and always have my back. Thank you for the giveaway!
Heather
My favorite BB’s are honest, loyal, and protective
Mary Bilowus
I love a book boyfriend to be protective but not possessive.
A Rambling Reader
My Favorite traits in a BB are sexiness, unconditional love, fierceness, and protectiveness!