2018 was a challenge and a time for growth. After three years of fighting kidney disease, I finally ‘gave birth’ to my left kidney and can really live again! With that came a surge of ideas and a promise to continue to deliver a NEW NOVEL (not novella) every month to my incredible fans. They are everything to me and I hope they know how much I appreciate and adore them. My focus is primarily the two new series- Billion Dollar Daddies© and Northern Lights©, and the intertwining of all my characters. BDD is also going to get an offshoot: Royal Connections (the edgier side of Age-Play)

I was very selective with the things I shared in that book. In fact, (I hope this doesn’t come across as morbid), but I wrote most of it at my first Daddy Dom’s gravesite. I did a lot of crying and soul-searching- wondering if he’d want me to share certain things. I never realiized what a handful I was, either! LOL! But- my general changed my life and gave it meaning, and I hope the books honors his memory as much as it shares my heart. I pray that it gives courage and hope to those who read it and show them that their voice, their life, and their story—matters.

It touched the unspoken desires that almost every woman has - for that little girl to be loved, accepted and cared for by a loving, devoted, and firm man. When GP made it’s debut, not everyone was accepting because, as I’ve mentioned before, stories with ‘daddy titles’ had been written as taboo/porn. By exposing a secret part of the lifestyle dynamic, it also opened the door for unspoken and hidden desires in so many. Because of the misrepresentation and ignorance of the dynamic, many people had difficulty accepting the reality- but it happened. I certainly never expected it to explode the way it did- and, truth be told, it saddens me that the ‘taboo’ portion (abuse/pedophilic/porn/daddy title with sex) has returned with the sole purpose to make money. In many ways, age-play literature is back to square one because of pieces that confuse daddy role-play with real age-play, and have turned off readers from exploring the sweetness of our lifestyle. It just saddens me as a liifestyler, yanno?

I open my blog for any author who needs promos because that’s how we should treat each other. Having been on the receiving end of publisher bullying, I vowed to never let anyone feel that way and will do what I can to build my colleagues, not bring them down. Like any industry, ours has both good, and bad, eggs. I’m hoping, through my blog and publishing company- Twisted Hearts Productions- to hatch the good ones and show authors their true potential. As for the tools of the trade- I can summarize that in a single word- Perserverance.

I actually have two favorite places- the beach and the mountains. Geographically, my favorite warm place was a tiny beach in Okinawa, north island. It was like Hawaii in miniature- a tiny waterfall come down off a small cliff and onto diamond white sand, tiny pineapples and bananas growing wild and as sweet as sugar, and water so clear you’d think you were looking through a window. My favorite cold place is Denali national forest (the birthplace of Billion Dollar Daddies©: Jennie and the age-play town in the Northern Lights© series.) There’s nothing like the scent of snow and spruce, or the sound of the wind whistling through the trees, to bring my muse to life.

My dream, though- is to go to Transylvania (my grandmother was born there!) and travel through the Carpathian Mountains. One of my favorite menage books, Two By Day/Three By Night, is set there- and all the descriptions were from the stories I heard as a child.

The primary reason was because we witnessed the damage being done on sites like Fetlife and phony blogs where people were getting hurt because there was no mentoring or accountability. This problem grew with the coming out of ‘shaders’ (people claiming to be BDSM experts after reading 50SOG which is, as we all know, NOT a true depiction of our lifestyle). With education, comes acceptance- and we decided to take the risk of exposure and give back to the community in appreciation for what we had gained. We’re both old school- and that meant showing, not telling, people who we are. We were open, honest, and transparent, and shared that BDSM is not about whips and chains, but about love, trust, integrity and accountability. Surprisingly enough, people who found out about me were excited and curious while John (bless his heart- he’s fairly private) received the response of Ah! That explains everything! LOL! Poor guy.

To start, my beta readers keep me grounded. These ladies are brutal and I love every one of them. They are devoted to the characters and won’t hesitate to tell me if something is off, inconsistent, or unbalanced. I strive to maintain truth and realism in my work as much as possible, particularly in the contemporary pieces. I don’t know if you’re aware, but I’ve taken ALL my contemporary works and placed them under the umbrella of Graye Manor. That means, in a nutshell, that all the characters know someone/are connected with another book/series, and that they all are unified under Dorian in one way or another. It’s actually been a lot of fun because I’m not reinventing the wheel- rather, I’m continuing with sharing the characters lives and how they intertwine with one another. The readers are eating it up, too. They don’t have to lose a beloved character just because the series is done. It’s been a challenge, though! I’ve got (at least) seven series and a few dozen singles to work into the world of Graye Manor- and make the timeline fit all of them!

All my books are character driven so, as the series develops, it depends on where the residents and visitors of Saddlesore Ranch want to go. Of course, being connected with Dorian Graye, the journey is unlimited! Except for time—I need another 24 hours in a day and an addition ten days in a week just to catch up on all the stories I want to write!

The truth? Guardian Domination is an artistic rendition of my own training/life with John, and some of the friends who walked by my side during my transition into submission. All the events in the book have actually happened (with some detail changes to protect the not-so- innocent and add to artistic interest). I have to admit that it cracks me up when I’ll get a review stating the impossibility of living that way! I bet he/she couldn’t last an hour in my shoes (back then). Since the publication of the piece- I don’t get into quite as much mischief or, at least, I’m smart enough not to get caught!

My husband, John, is my true inspiration. He’s all facets of each of the heroic dominants in my books and many times I’ll discussed scenarios with him so that my boys stay consistent... They’re also flawed- like in real life- and have experiences that force them to be accountable and grow. Dorian, though, is the ultimate of perfection in that he’s perfectly imperfect- which is something I want the readers to witness. They see him strong and weak, laugh and cry, be arrogant and then humbled, and even chased away by a the manor’s chef and her big, wooden spoon. He’s so complex- the man and the little boy, the knight-in-shining armor who will cry in the arms of his beloved wife. He’s masterful and brilliant- yet wears mismatched socks to annoy Merry, and pulls pranks on his brother-in-law. I love Dorian- he’s the embodiment of what a dominant means to me, and I love seeing his character bloom and grow in the new series, Billion Dollar Daddies. It’s almost as though he’s stepped out of Graye Manor and entered our world. He’s the model of what all the junior Doms aspire to be, and the most generous, loving, and compassionate person they know. You tell me- what girl wouldn’t want a Dorian in her life?

Nicole Morgan is an awesome woman, and she made the anthology a load of fun. It was my first experience with writing BWWN and, to be honest, I was a bit nervous because I didn’t want to misrepresent anyone. The thing is that, once I got into the story, I was color- blind! My heart went out to my heroine and her pain and confusion, and I found myself cheering for my hero and his stubborn charm. As for my favorite story—the other authors involved are amazing- so to pick a favorite would require I leave out the rest. No can do! They are all incredible and add a piece to the delicious dinner that is this anthology.

OMG! I look back at all the things I’ve gone through and learned over the past 7 years and 71 books later, and shake my head with disbelief. I never would have dreamed that anything I wrote would hit the best-seller list, let every one of my books have- and a large portion even went to #1! That is humbling in itself because those achievements are due to my readers, and I humbling and gratefully thank them for their faithfulness, loyalty, and support.

They’ve also challenged me to grow. My writing style has developed to be more emotional and the readers are so invested in the characters now that they holler at me as though the heroes/heroines are real people (although, in my mind and heart, they are!).

My tips?
* First- write for yourself. If you aren’t madly in love and emotionally invested in your work, your readers won’t be either.
* Second- believe in yourself and your art. You don’t need to hook up with a shady group of people who promise you the moon in return for undeserved loyalty or sacrificing your integrity.
* Third- be wise when you publish. There are a lot of sketchy publishers/cliques in this industry- so ask around before you get roped in. Believe you can make it without the necessity of a publisher’s cut- especially if it’s a little, mediocre or unethical publisher. Find supportive, kind, and knowledgeable individuals who will help you without strings attached- that includes going over your contracts. Believe me- I learned the hard way on this one! That’s why I make myself available to host promos on my blog and add books to my newsletter.
* Fourth- be honest with yourself and your readers. Once you think you know everything, you’ll see how little you do know. Penname aside, if you pretend to be something you’re not (i.e into BDSM when you’re vanilla), your fans will not respond well. I’ve seen too many authors fall off the face of the earth because they were busted in lying to their fans.
* Finally- Follow the counsel of those who’ve paved the way before you, and form a strong foundation to stand upon.

Um, if I said I’d go sight-seeing, you KNOW I was lying! Assuming Chris would play along, I can think of numerous activities I’d jump on! Literally. But shh, don’t tell John! He already knows me too well- hell, I write MFM, and tons of poly! I asked him once who he thought I’d chose to have a night with out of all my male celebrity crushes and his response? Duh! ALL of them. Yeah... what can I say?

I used to, but not so much anymore. I have way too many books out there to keep track, to start. The good ones tell me if I’m going in the right direction and the negatives ones (outside of the trolls- who make me laugh) give me an idea where I might need to clarify/fix. You can’t make everybody happy and there are always going to be those who find fault. After all- it’s easier to criticize than to write a book yourself, so why not? Also, if it bothered them enough to get ugly- guess what? My story is permanently in your head!!! My disposition is- go ahead and hate it- you bought it anyway, so thank you for your support!

I stumbled upon it when I was involved in role playing games (Dungeons and Dragons) and discovered that the DM (dungeon master) was REALLY a DM! Okay, so I was a bit of a geek, lol. I was trained formally as a service Domme and then, as time went on, discovered that I felt more gratification as a submissive. My autobiography, The General’s Little Angel, goes into details, including my introduction into the age-play dynamic and being under the authority of my first Dom. Poor guy—I was a handful!! As for writing, it had always been a passion of mine and when I realized that I could help other people by including entertainment and education, I began to write. My Dom and husband, John, encouraged me to submit my first book, The Game Plan (originally published in 2012), and it was immediately accepted. It not only was a huge hit to readers but also started the age-play literature phenomena that you see today.

Who said I’ve ever grown up? I’m an APer!! Seriously, though, my only focus was to move out and be free. When I was 12, I wrote the first draft of The Generals Daughter as an escape from a very abusive home and ongoing sexual trauma. That book was my ultimate fantasy and gave me the love, family and support that the real world did not. I followed the dreams set forth in that book to become the character as best as I could. That meant joining the USMC as an intelligence specialist, getting my degrees (BS in Biology and MA in Psychology), and hooking up (eventually) with a strong Dom. The dreams in that book gave me the desire to be who I am today.

I won’t compromise my ethics and morals to satisfy a reader. That is one reason I have the fan base of this size. I give them what I would give myself. My characters always have committed relationships, are strong and intelligent, and the BDSM/sexual aspects are consensual. Even in my erotic horror pieces, those factors are the focus. Many of my readers do contact me personally and ask for specifics and, if I am able, I give it to them.

LOL, my husband is a professional musician and has performed and played with many celebrities over the years. Being involved in the entertainment industry opens your eyes to the reality of these lifestyle—including the lack of privacy, tabloids, and public scrutiny. So, my initial answer would be none of them. HOWEVER, I wouldn’t mind being Chris Hemsworth’s wife for the day (sans children)! Sigh…

Loving LOGAN, without a doubt. It’s one of my best pieces and because many people see me primarily as an age-play author, they don’t give some of my other pieces a chance. Since I write multi-genre, I would love for more crossover. The second part of your question is a sore spot. I’ve seen so many terrible pieces sell- and they do so because of marketing. There are many authors with real talent who go by unnoticed because they can’t afford a publicist, their publisher shows favoritism to other authors/or stink at marketing, and/or they don’t have the time to pimp themselves for sales and reviews. The competition in this industry can be ugly, and sadly—I’ve seen too many good authors buried under a pile of politics and baby kissing. That is why I open my blog to any author, especially Indies, who need/want some extra help.

Our love story began many, many years ago- before we even knew each other existed. After escaping a very abusive marriage, I went to a club (Swallows in San Juan Capistrono) to watch a band. John was playing (I didn’t know him at the time). He was incredible and during a break, I introduced myself and we started talking. I had NO idea that he was a dominant when I felt drawn to him, and vice versa. Well, to make a long story short- we hit it off, started talking every day, and became best friends. He was in the middle of an ugly divorce so me, being me, offered my granny pad to rent. He accepted, moved in and I soon discovered what he was. I also announced to him that I would become his favorite Sub. For the first time, I felt complete—except for one thing. I KNEW that I had met him before. On Dec 29, exactly one year since we had met, we sat down to calm this nagging in my brain. That was when the truth unfolded… I was ten years old and visiting my cousin, Paul, In Downey, CA. He was receiving guitar lessons from an adorable college guy who I immediately crushed on. It was John! I was still a kid, so there was no way for him to recognize me but he remembered the little redhead staring at him and sighing during the entire lesson. So yeah, I would have to say it was love at first sight for me as a child- and lust at first sight for me as an adult!

Definitely. Because I sit with so many people, I discover more things about them and myself that I put in my books. Each book, in fact, has been inspired by one of my clients or friends who have faced a struggle. Currently, many of my pieces, including Justice for Liberty, Chastity’s Belt, Meeting Her Master, and The Whip Master are being used by fellow therapists to help open lines of communication for the clientele who are involved/interested in the lifestyle. As for growing in creativity- I don’t have enough hours in the day to put everything down! I have a working list of nearly 300 titles that require several years of being locked away with my computer in a cabin in the middle of the woods. The Game Plan was the first step of a steep climb to reach the key to the next level of writing- mainstream. I just need time now!

Does money count? It doesn’t buy happiness, but it can buy freedom. It would allow me to focus on my passion, find new inspirations, and host retreats for couples wanting to learn the lifestyle (i.e. Greye Manor in the Whip Master). I would love to be able to afford intimate writing conferences for those who don’t have the funds to throw away on the big ones and have a staff of agents to help encourage and pitch stories belonging to talented authors. It would also allow my own company, Twisted Hearts Productions, to expand its horizons and become an affordable multi-genre publisher for those who don’t want to go Indy. With that resource, I wouldn’t have to be concerned with paying staff, etc, and offer the authors all the publicity and help they need with maximum royalties. For me—I could finance HBO series and movies inspired by my books. Move aside, 50SOG… here comes Breanna Hayse! I’ll show the peeps the real deal! What can I say? I dream big.

Every minute I can grab. On work days, usually about 2-3 hours and on days off, the computer gets hot because I don’t put it down (sometimes 10-14 hours, depending on my muse). I also edit books for my company and help my cover artist. Outside of writing- I am an antique storaholic, a Build-A-Bearaholic, a Disneyaholic, and love to do crafts (jewelry making, dollhouses, polymer clay miniatures), cook, and yell at the TV when people are being dumb (Survivor, Naked and Afraid, and Are You The One?).

The hardest thing, by far, is the politics seen in some of the lesser author/publishing communities—. I won’t play the game, so it’s caused some difficulty. Marketing and earning enough income to continue is next. I can pop out a quality book in a few weeks, but if it’s blocked by jealous competitors (and yes, this has happened multiple times to many people), it gets downright infuriating. That’s why having a platform like this is so nice- it’s a road away from the trolls! The best are the emails have led John and myself to working with couples, singles, and those who are uncertain. We’ve been blessed in seeing marriages grow strong, relationships becoming healthy, and women (particularly) becoming radiant in self-confidence. That’s why I began to write and the reason I will continue.

I’m a submissive little girl at heart. I have a strong personality, lots of tattoos, very nurturing and independent with a mind of my own. People who don’t know me would never expect a vulnerable, innocent or quiet side.

I would have to say it’s toss-up between genres: Clive Barker (horror) is brilliant James Patterson (I’m taking a Master Class from him) is hysterical George R.R. Martin (fantasy) is intriguing Frank Peretti (Christian paranormal) blows me away. I like nearly all of any of these authors works. My fascination for original fairy tales is strong and I also enjoy tearing apart philosophy pieces (i.e. Flatland). I guess it all depends on my mood and the time available to ponder!

Spirit animal in real life is an Orca. I do tend to channel a cross between Eeyore and Tigger… and Ariel is my favorite princess.

That’s easy- I was afraid to challenge the editor and cover artist and was complacent because I was just grateful to be published. As a result, things were added to my publications that I would Never include (i.e. face-slapping and certain words to describe a woman’s anatomy) and the cover art did nothing to convey the feel of the story. Advice to new authors: The pressure to blog and live a pretend life WILL blow up in your face. Readers are very understanding about pennames and keeping real life separated from writing, especially in the erotica genre, but are not as forgiving when they discovered they are being deceived. If you choose to go with a publisher, talk to those who are no longer involved and find out why they left and listen carefully. A bad publisher who cheats or lies to one person will do the same to others. Avoid any publisher who uses politics/bullying to keep control. Also check Writer Beware. Doing your homework will save you years of aggravation. Been there, done that! Avoid taking advances from smaller companies if you can help it. They add up and leave you feeling like a hostage. A reputable publisher will also be willing to send you unaltered screen shots that dictate the number of sales. If you can, hook up with an established author and either do a collaboration or see if they will allow you to coauthor. I frequently allow new authors to include my name on the cover (if the book is within my standards) to help get their name out and establish their own fan base. Don’t be a one-trick pony. Expand your art, take changes and grow. If you have one particular ‘baby’ that you want complete control, self pub. I’m always available to help new authors with this as well. Read your contracts carefully. Holding rights to your book 4-5 years is average, but make certain that you knock out anything regarding media/movies/TV, etc. Who knows? YOU could be the next George R.R. Martin or E.L. James. Don’t be afraid to speak up—these books are your babies and it’s up to you to take care of who they go to.

Social media is a tool to get the word out and, as long as it reaches the right people, it can be a valuable resource. A platform like AllAuthor has a large reader base that allows us to reach new fans and grow. Let’s face it- we need all the help we can get and not everyone can afford a private PA or publicist to push their work. We also need to work together—trust me, there are enough readers out there to share. My door is open to any of the authors in AllAuthor- for blog, FB, cover art, publishing… I’m here for you.