two and happily married to the man of my dreams. I live in a small town way out in the middle of no-where-ville. I have a houseful of animals, which include: three Boxers, two cats, and our newest addition, Max, a kitten we found on the side of the road. Oh, and a fishtank. When I’m not feeding, walking, cleaning, and petting them, I’m writing spicy romance stories under the pen name Anne Rainey.
As it happens, Anne is a gorgeous blonde with wonderful curves and a money tree in the backyard. I never want for anything and I always love everyone. Of course, I wasn’t always this way. It all started on one Rainey day, as I was sitting on my comfy couch, reading a romance novel and sipping a hot chocolate. I realized the book I was reading seemed to lack a certain ‘va-va-voom!’. Thus, the talented, beautiful (and rich) Anne Rainey was born.
Clearly, Anne is a mere figment. A ghostly figure that pops in and out of my head like a drive-by author. Nevertheless, I do so love it when she’s visiting, because her imagination really is wickedly delicious! She’ll bring you fantasies and erotic delights that will have you grabbing the ice water!
Interests: Writing, reading, hiking, swimming, spending time with my family, shopping, and chocolate (yes, chocolate is an interest!).
Ten Questions With Anne Rainey
1) What got you interested in erotic romance?
This one is easy. Lori Foster! LOL! I started reading some of her Harlequin Blaze titles and I realized I liked the heat. I branched out and started reading other stuff, like the Secrets Volumes (I have all of them, LOL). When I started writing, it seemed natural to write what I like to read.
2) What do you like to read?
LOL, I sort of answered this, but I can expand on it a bit. I read a lot of different authors and a variety of genres. Contemporary romance, like Lucy Monroe and Janice Maynard, but also thrillers and suspense, like Greg Iles and Stephen King. Also, some vampire romance such as J. R. Ward and Christine Feehan. Didn’t I tell you I like variety? :)
3) Did you ever think you would be doing what you do?
Absolutely not! When I was younger I hated to read. I never sat still long enough. I was outside playing football with my brothers more often than not. It never even occurred to me that I’d be an author someday. My mother is very proud that the kid who hated books ended up an author.
4) Of all the heroes you’ve created, which is your favorite and why?
This is always hard to answer, but the truth is I do have a few favorites. One is Kevin Haines in Scandalous Behavior . His story comes out in December in the Secrets Volume 25 . He makes my top three heroes list because he’s so dominating and aggressive. I love the way he goes all caveman over Tess. It’s so sexy to me and Tess just eats it up!
5) Who has influenced you the most in your writing career?
Influenced me? Hmm, several people have influenced me. Some authors, others readers. Nevertheless, I’d have to say my mother has influenced me the most. She’s always been very encouraging, even though she’s not into erotic romance. She raised us to think for ourselves, to stand up for what we believe and to dream big.
She always made me feel like I could do anything I set my mind to.
6) How many times were you rejected before you sold that first manuscript?
Do I have to admit this? LOL! Hmm, let’s see. I wrote one full-length story, then set it aside. I never submitted it after I wrote it because I started doing my homework and realized the story I’d written was crap. (First rule of writing, be critical of your own work.) After I did some heavy homework, I wrote another full-length story, submitted it, and got rejected. Then I wrote a novella, it too was rejected. However, the rejection letter this time was very encouraging, personal, and gave me some terrific advice. I wrote another story and submitted it. Voila! I sold! Yay!
7) Any advice that you think would benefit newbie
As it happens, Anne is a gorgeous blonde with wonderful curves and a money tree in the backyard. I never want for anything and I always love everyone. Of course, I wasn’t always this way. It all started on one Rainey day, as I was sitting on my comfy couch, reading a romance novel and sipping a hot chocolate. I realized the book I was reading seemed to lack a certain ‘va-va-voom!’. Thus, the talented, beautiful (and rich) Anne Rainey was born.
Clearly, Anne is a mere figment. A ghostly figure that pops in and out of my head like a drive-by author. Nevertheless, I do so love it when she’s visiting, because her imagination really is wickedly delicious! She’ll bring you fantasies and erotic delights that will have you grabbing the ice water!
Interests: Writing, reading, hiking, swimming, spending time with my family, shopping, and chocolate (yes, chocolate is an interest!).
Ten Questions With Anne Rainey
1) What got you interested in erotic romance?
This one is easy. Lori Foster! LOL! I started reading some of her Harlequin Blaze titles and I realized I liked the heat. I branched out and started reading other stuff, like the Secrets Volumes (I have all of them, LOL). When I started writing, it seemed natural to write what I like to read.
2) What do you like to read?
LOL, I sort of answered this, but I can expand on it a bit. I read a lot of different authors and a variety of genres. Contemporary romance, like Lucy Monroe and Janice Maynard, but also thrillers and suspense, like Greg Iles and Stephen King. Also, some vampire romance such as J. R. Ward and Christine Feehan. Didn’t I tell you I like variety? :)
3) Did you ever think you would be doing what you do?
Absolutely not! When I was younger I hated to read. I never sat still long enough. I was outside playing football with my brothers more often than not. It never even occurred to me that I’d be an author someday. My mother is very proud that the kid who hated books ended up an author.
4) Of all the heroes you’ve created, which is your favorite and why?
This is always hard to answer, but the truth is I do have a few favorites. One is Kevin Haines in Scandalous Behavior . His story comes out in December in the Secrets Volume 25 . He makes my top three heroes list because he’s so dominating and aggressive. I love the way he goes all caveman over Tess. It’s so sexy to me and Tess just eats it up!
5) Who has influenced you the most in your writing career?
Influenced me? Hmm, several people have influenced me. Some authors, others readers. Nevertheless, I’d have to say my mother has influenced me the most. She’s always been very encouraging, even though she’s not into erotic romance. She raised us to think for ourselves, to stand up for what we believe and to dream big.
She always made me feel like I could do anything I set my mind to.
6) How many times were you rejected before you sold that first manuscript?
Do I have to admit this? LOL! Hmm, let’s see. I wrote one full-length story, then set it aside. I never submitted it after I wrote it because I started doing my homework and realized the story I’d written was crap. (First rule of writing, be critical of your own work.) After I did some heavy homework, I wrote another full-length story, submitted it, and got rejected. Then I wrote a novella, it too was rejected. However, the rejection letter this time was very encouraging, personal, and gave me some terrific advice. I wrote another story and submitted it. Voila! I sold! Yay!
7) Any advice that you think would benefit newbie
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