Simply Interviewed: Nalini Singh

I want to thank the wonderfully kind Nalini Singh for being with us here this week :) I hope you've all had a chance to check out Nalini's site and her latest release Caressed by Ice. This is one series you will definitely lose yourself in and won't be able to wait for the next one.

**Ali: Nalini, I know you must do a lot of research for your stories and it must be so interesting to find out so many new facts. Do you enjoy the research you do?

Nalini: Sure! I've found out so much stuff through my writing. But whatever research I do, I try to be sure I don't go overboard in putting it in the book - sometimes, it's so tempting to share a little bit too much research info but that risks slowing down the story. Necessity is the keyword.

*Ali: How do you come up with such compelling characters... especially your heroes? ;) Do your characters come to you before their stories, or does the story idea come first and then the characters?

Nalini: I write character based stories, so I start with the characters. They're real people to me, with their own strengths and weaknesses, complete individuals. Writing this way is a very instinctive process - I try to listen to the needs of the characters, write the story that suits them.
As for the heroes, I always want to write men readers will fall in love with - they might be tough, might be alpha, but for the women they love, they'll move heaven and earth. I think stroking them a little in return is only fair, don't you? *grin*

*Ali: Your first releases were contemporary romances with Silhouette Desire, do you have any upcoming contemporary romances? Or are you more focused on writing paranormals right now?

Nalini: At the moment, my focus is on paranormals. (My most recent Sil Desire came out in Feb of this year.)

*Ali: Can you let us in on what stories you're working on or have planned?

Nalini: Clay's book (Mine to Possess) will come out in Feb 08. Right now I'm working on Dorian's book, which will be released around Sep next year. I've also got a novella due soon, plus I'm working on the first book of my new series (Angels' Blood).

*Ali: Nalini, I know you must be busy writing, but, when you do find time to read (and I hope you do:)) what are some genres you like to read? What was your last favorite read?

Nalini: I'm an eclectic reader but of course, I love romance. I also like sf/fantasy, and thrillers. My last favorite read...Silver Master by Jayne Castle. I absolutely adored it!

*Ali: Nalini, thank you, again, for being taking time out of your busy schedule and spending this week as our guest :)

Nalini: Thanks for the invite, Ali. I'm having fun chatting to your readers.

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There you have it reader :) I hope you've enjoyed this week with Nalini as much as I have.