Author’s Bio: {b. 1940. Resident in the UK. Writer of poetry,
literary criticism, speculative fiction and romance. Main poetry collection Prickling Counterpoints (1998); poems
published in online International Times.
Main speculative works High Wired On (2002);
Rock Bottom (2005). Translation of
Spanish epic La Araucana, Amazon
2013. Romances: Self’s Blossom; Explorations; Further Explorations; Therapy
Rapture; Darlene, and An Ecstatic
Rendezvous. Self-published collection of
erotic poetry and artwork, Sensual
Rhapsody, 2015. Singer-songwriter/guitarist. Main CD albums Bacteria Shrapnel and Kaleidoscope Concentrate. Many tracks on
You Tube, under ‘Dave Russell.’
What inspired you to write your book?
A close friend wrote a historical
romance, which made me want to try something in that area.
Is
there any particular author or book that influenced you in any way either
growing up or as an adult?
The novels of William Golding
Is
this your first book? How long did it take to start and finish your book?
This was in fact my second; it took me
about six months to write.
Do you write with an outline, or just let it flow organically?
I have a very vague outline, and then
let things flow organically.
Do you listen to music when you write? If yes, is there a theme
song for this book?
I listen to a lot of music, but never
when I am writing.
What are the keys to success in getting your book out to the public?
Be thorough
with approaching review sites, and be open to do review exchanges with other
authors.
What
advice would you give to new authors?
Be tenacious, and be prepared for some
adversity.
How about sharing an excerpt from Self’s Blossom?
Here, she was on a beach, pure and simple. Now the
sea breathed heavily, whispering and murmuring to her. It was returning her
stare, speaking to her. It was the spirit of love, beckoning her with a
pulsing, sinewy body. In all its lines, shades, and fleeting forms, Selene saw
the essence of pure beauty, all grace of form, flesh, limb and feature. It was
in one, all the lovers of whom she could possibly dream, conflated into one
elemental ideal. He, pure love in soul, bade her to enter his domain and make
it hers. His arms moved her hands to unclasp, unbutton, and unzip . . . the
blossom emerged. The sun became the eye of all that was not earth, and Selene
loved fully, though the pallor of her skin left her momentarily abashed.
At first she lay in the tide's path, the top of her
head at its most extreme mark. The sand bank made a soft bed. The sea lover
smoothly caressed her calves, thighs, hips, breasts, shoulders, and cheeks
before retreating to pause in his mossy pinnacles. Three times this action was
repeated, and then Selene stood up, wading in with arms outstretched. Her arms
were linked, as she stood up to her neck in the saline flow. The balls and
heels of her feet wobbled, slithering on the moss. With the next wave, she lost
her balance – her breath prepared in unison with the hissing around her. She
threw her head back, once again horizontal, and launched into a backstroke,
sweeping and circling. She parted her legs wide with each thrust of motion,
each sweep of self-propulsion pushing out to answer the cavernous currents of
his passion. Seven circles gave her a delicious, warm bliss –then the sea
lover, well pleased, carried her back to a near-dry bed. Aching and contented,
Selene dozed a while.
What’s next for you?
I have 2 sequels to this story in
mid-preparation, and 3 more unpublished stories.
Where can readers find out more about you and your book(s)?
- Website: https://www.amazon.com/Selfs-Blossom-David-Russell/dp/1540694909/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1480951859&sr=1-1&keywords=self%27s+blossom+by+david+russell
- Amazon Author Page: David Russell
- Facebook: David Russell
- Self's Blossom by David Russell — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs ...
- www.goodreads.com/book/show/7844461-self-s-blossom
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