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Author Q &A

What’s your favorite book so far?

This one’s a toss-up. I still love my very first book, French Quarter. I wrote it when a friend suggested I try my hand at erotica, so it was a new journey for me, in which I attempted to give readers a full and complete sensual experience. I sold it three days after submitting it to my publisher, which is VERY rare in the publishing business, so that made it fun, too!

But I’m also pretty wild about Voyeur, my recent book from Penguin Putnam. Although I write my books in what I think of as “a fantasy zone,” readers will find that Voyeur feels a little more like reality in certain aspects, and I had fun weaving a more complex plot that even contains fun portions of a novel written by the story’s heroine, who, it so happens, is also a novelist, just like me.

How long does it take you to write a book?

This depends upon the book. I’ve written books of all different lengths, so that’s definitely a factor. Usually, though, I’d say anywhere been a few weeks and a couple of months.

Why are many of your books released as e-books before they are available in print format? Will all your books be available in print?

My first publisher, Ellora's Cave, began as an e-book company and they've experienced tremendous success in that market. Though they've expanded into the traditional print market with great success, as well, they remain committed to e-books and, to that end, they continue to release new books in e-book format only, taking books to print later. As far as I know, most of my Ellora’s Cave books will be available in print – but if you get tired of waiting for one in particular, please visit ellorascave.com and e-mail their customer service department to let them know there are eager readers ready to snatch them up.

Meanwhile, I’m now writing for Penguin Putnam, as well. The books from Penguin are released straight to print, in trade paperback form. Bookstores will shelve the books in either the erotica/special interest section or the romance section, so if you don’t find them in one spot, check the other!

Where can I get your books?

The e-books can be ordered directly from Ellora's Cave, and most are also available via Amazon. The print books from Ellora’s Cave are available at Amazon, BN.com, and at the Ellora's Cave print store. They can also often be found in Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Waldenbooks stores, but if you're unable to find a particular title, please ask them to order it for you or place an order through the above link.

The Penguin books are available at most bookstores, and, of course, will also be available on Amazon and BN.com.

As I mentioned above, if shopping in a bookstore, my books may be shelved in either erotica or romance, so check both spots!

Are Lacey's stories true or fiction?

Definitely fiction, rooted in the concept of encouraging women to explore their sexual fantasies. As someone who lives in the conservative Midwest and has been happily married for nearly twenty years, I'm afraid most people would find me rather tame in real life.

How do you write so convincingly about things you've never experienced?

As a writer, it's my job to have a good imagination and convince the reader I know what I'm talking about.

Where do you get your ideas?

As indicated by the Hot in the City trilogy, travel often inspires me. And I've really enjoyed linking stories together in series thus far. Even Hot for Santa ended up being related to the Hot in the City books, when Amy and Cole made a rather significant appearance in Key West. So I've found I really enjoy weaving stories for significant side characters - another case in point would be Ty from French Quarter, who got his own tale in Behind the Mask. Voyeur, as well, was spawned while on a vacation to the Colorado home featured in the book.

Do you enjoy hearing from readers?

If you're kind enough to take the time to let me know you've enjoyed one or more of my books - yes, that really makes my day. If, on the other hand, you're a man who wants to make lewd suggestions or tell me how hot my books got you, that's just creepy, so please resist the urge.