MEET THE AUTHOR
FEATURED AUTHOR: JULY CUMMING
Hi, Jacks here! Today I have the pleasure of welcoming an incredibly talented and lovely author here July Cumming.
Let’s see what she had to say:
Hi July, how about we start by GETTING TO KNOW YOU. What GENRE do you write?
I write short story erotica ranging from 5k to 30k words to arouse the reader.
Those are fun to read! (Jacks)
Will you share the TITLES OF YOUR BOOKS?
Voices Carry 1, 2, 3
Violet The Organ Grinder: Love is a Battlefield
Violet The Organ Grinder: Danger Zone
Violet The Organ Grinder: Innocence
Violet The Organ Grinder: Lick it Up
Bending over for Jeff
Maneater
So July, HOW DID YOU START WRITING?
I once told an online friend about one of my sexual experiences. The friend told me I was great at telling a highly vivid story and that I should write erotica. I had no interest in writing, but after being told many times that I had a knack for it, I decided to pursue writing. I took about seven writing classes over a six-month period and improved what little skills I had. When I received my first review, I knew I had to continue because someone other than my friend loved my stories.
What is ONE THING THAT WE SHOULD KNOW about you July?
I have no filter when it comes to writing erotic tales.
Outside of writing what are some of your OTHER INTERESTS?
Cooking. I can recreate almost anything I've had at a restaurant, and most often I make it better than the original. I can also see something on a cooking show and recreate it without a recipe. I also love singing at karaoke.
Sounds yummy! And there is nothing as fun as karaoke! (Jacks)
Where do you DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION from?
Personal experiences, desires, my dirty mind. I have a wild imagination and it never shuts off. I might see something in real life and my mind will go straight to the gutter. The idea will get put in the "new story to write" folder along with the 40 other plots waiting for attention.
Now let’s switch gears, let’s talk more ABOUT THE BOOKS:
July, what should someone EXPECT WHEN READING YOUR BOOKS?
Bending Over For Jeff is a humorous yet filthy hot short story. It takes the reader on a wild ride from the viewpoint of myself as an erotica author.
My Violet The Organ Grinder series is beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Violet fulfills sexual fantasies that can be over the top but she loves every second of what she does. Each short story in the series has different kinks and connects to the next in the series but can be read as a standalone.
Where did you draw your INSPIRATION FOR YOUR CURRENT WORK?
I'd have to say my fans are a great inspiration. With the encouragement, reviews and requests from them, I wouldn't be working on my current two stories. I would've stopped writing a long time ago without their support and praise.
Any traces of YOUR PERSONALITY IN YOUR MAIN CHARACTER?
I leave a little of myself in every story I write. Whether it's a personal fantasy, experience, my humour or my wit, I'm in there somewhere.
What is one of your FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THIS SERIES?
That I can write whatever kink/niche I feel like at the moment and it works because of Violet's sexual nature.
Who is ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS AND WHY?
Violet. She's a freak in the sheets, although she has yet to be under any.
July, indulge me for a moment and let’s talk about SOMETHING SPECIFIC TO YOU AS AN AUTHOR.
Will you please share SOMETHING WE MIGHT NOT KNOW?
I tend to overexert myself. I'm always multitasking, helping new authors out, doing promos, answering emails, Tweets, FB, researching, editing, and writing. I have at least 50 tabs open at all times and flip between them to keep up with everything. I'm a slow and picky writer and get distracted easily. If I get stuck doing one thing, I'll move on to another until I have the motivation to finish what I started.
What is something in particular that SOMEONE SHOULD CHECK OUT?
Bending Over for Jeff if you're in need of arousal and a giggle.
Any of the Violet's if you like extremely kinky stories.
How excited are you to REACH OUT TO YOUR READERS to talk to them?
I love it. Whether it's a personal email or a message on Facebook/Twitter, I absolutely love hearing from them.
What is the BEST PART OF WRITING in your genre of EROTIC NOVELS?
That I can truly express myself with my highly sexual and vivid imagination.
Rumor has it that YOU ENJOY SINGING KARAOKE and most specifically singing 80s songs? Please tell us about it
I've been addicted to karaoke for over twenty years. It's my Friday night stress reliever, well at least part of it. ;) I adore the '80s and pop music and love travelling back in time when I sing it. The last count on my stash of songs was around 300 and those were just the songs I'll sing now. I do sing and know other genres, but the '80s gives me that euphoric feeling I get when watching the end of an '80s romantic comedy.
You are one of Mr. Blackthorne’s WICKED PEN Writers on www.Mrblackthorne.com, what is your favorite part of that?
The endless supply of support from fellow Wicked Pen Writers and Mr. Blackthorne. We all help each other when in need but we can also sit back and joke around to break up the day. Each member contributes great advice and we are an encouraging and extremely talented bunch of writers.
If you had to use ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE YOUR BOOKS, what would it be?
Intoxicating.
How do you go about CREATING YOUR BOOKS?
I usually jot down an idea in notepad, think of a title that goes with it and then I start writing.
What should someone walk away with AFTER HAVING READ YOUR NOVEL?
A great orgasm and a smile on their face.
Can you tell us more about WHY READERS, in your words, WILL CONNECT WITH THE BOOKS YOU WRITE?
Because I draw them into a wonderful and descriptive erotic fantasy, taking them to a place that most people dare not go.
In what way do you write, ARE YOU A PANSTER OR DO YOU PLAN OUT YOUR BOOKS WITH AN OUTLINE?
I'm such a panster. I might have a general idea of what I want the story to be about but it writes itself as I think it.
What is your BEST TIP TO FIGHT OFF THE DREADED WRITER’S BLOCK?
Move onto something else until you can think of a change to get the story flowing again.
What is SOME FUN FACTS THAT SOMEONE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I can tie a cherry stem into a knot with my tongue. It's a great party trick.
I'm a night owl because I'm always busy working on something.
I'm also dyslexic. It slows me down when it comes to writing and editing. I spend more time than I care for going over the same paragraphs looking for mistakes. It's not as bad as it was before I started writing, but the struggle is still there.
Who is ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS?
When I was a teen and young adult, I loved reading Stephen King. Misery and Thinner are my faves by him.
Who are some of YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS THAT ARE INDIE AUTHORS?
Asking for a new favourite author is like asking me what's my favourite chocolate bar? I love so many that it's hard to pick only one. I'm going to have to say each of the Wicked Pen Writers have my vote. http://mrblackthorne.com/wicked-pen-writers/
What is ONE OF THE BEST PIECES OF ADVICE that you received or A QUOTE THAT YOU LIVE BY?
Believe in your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem. – Walt Disney
What is ONE TIP you would like to share FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS?
No matter how hard it is to be seen as a writer, don't give up. Someone out there will read your stories and your writing will be perfect for them.
What’s NEXT FOR YOU?
I'm working on a fan request that's been a year and a half in the making between my other works. When I think I'm close to completion, I end up adding more scenes and have to restart the editing process all over again. Thank goodness he's got a lot of patience for the story.
(Leaning in.) How interesting! (Jacks)
What is the NAME OF YOUR UPCOMING RELEASE?
In Your Room
What should people EXPECT TO SEE FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE?
More in the Violet series. Perhaps a part 4 to Voices Carry since it's been requested by many who've read the series. Hopefully, I'll be able to write a story or two during the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) challenge in November. 50k words in 30 days, I've made it half way the three times I've tried it. It's better than nothing, right?
Any EVENTS YOU WANT TO SHARE that you will be appearing at in the near future?
It might be late notice before the event but Mr. Blackthorne is having a Facebook party in Blackthorne's Dungeon group for his one-year anniversary on September 23-25, 2016. https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackthornesdungeon/
Each of the Wicked Pen Writers, including Mr. Blackthorne, have the entire weekend filled with games and prizes, including a chance to win a $50 Amazon card and a Kindle Fire.
I attended and it was a really fun event! Everyone can catch highlights on each of the Wicked Pen Writer's pages. (Jacks)
What are you MOST EXCITED ABOUT?
At this moment, Friday. It's been a long week and I need a break.
HOW CAN WE…
BUY YOUR BOOK
You can find my erotica on Amazon www.amazon.com/July-Cumming/e/B00O3TJM0I Everything is available for sale as well as for borrow on Kindle Unlimited.
CONTACT YOU
EMAIL
TWITTER
FACEBOOK
KEEP UP TO DATE ON NEW RELEASES
NEWSLETTER
Thanks Again for stopping in July. We enjoyed having you in for an interview here at SBC. Please do stop back in in the future! (Jacks)
It was my pleasure. Thank you for the opportunity to be seen.
We are happy to do it! (Jacks)
Let’s see what she had to say:
Hi July, how about we start by GETTING TO KNOW YOU. What GENRE do you write?
I write short story erotica ranging from 5k to 30k words to arouse the reader.
Those are fun to read! (Jacks)
Will you share the TITLES OF YOUR BOOKS?
Voices Carry 1, 2, 3
Violet The Organ Grinder: Love is a Battlefield
Violet The Organ Grinder: Danger Zone
Violet The Organ Grinder: Innocence
Violet The Organ Grinder: Lick it Up
Bending over for Jeff
Maneater
So July, HOW DID YOU START WRITING?
I once told an online friend about one of my sexual experiences. The friend told me I was great at telling a highly vivid story and that I should write erotica. I had no interest in writing, but after being told many times that I had a knack for it, I decided to pursue writing. I took about seven writing classes over a six-month period and improved what little skills I had. When I received my first review, I knew I had to continue because someone other than my friend loved my stories.
What is ONE THING THAT WE SHOULD KNOW about you July?
I have no filter when it comes to writing erotic tales.
Outside of writing what are some of your OTHER INTERESTS?
Cooking. I can recreate almost anything I've had at a restaurant, and most often I make it better than the original. I can also see something on a cooking show and recreate it without a recipe. I also love singing at karaoke.
Sounds yummy! And there is nothing as fun as karaoke! (Jacks)
Where do you DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION from?
Personal experiences, desires, my dirty mind. I have a wild imagination and it never shuts off. I might see something in real life and my mind will go straight to the gutter. The idea will get put in the "new story to write" folder along with the 40 other plots waiting for attention.
Now let’s switch gears, let’s talk more ABOUT THE BOOKS:
July, what should someone EXPECT WHEN READING YOUR BOOKS?
Bending Over For Jeff is a humorous yet filthy hot short story. It takes the reader on a wild ride from the viewpoint of myself as an erotica author.
My Violet The Organ Grinder series is beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Violet fulfills sexual fantasies that can be over the top but she loves every second of what she does. Each short story in the series has different kinks and connects to the next in the series but can be read as a standalone.
Where did you draw your INSPIRATION FOR YOUR CURRENT WORK?
I'd have to say my fans are a great inspiration. With the encouragement, reviews and requests from them, I wouldn't be working on my current two stories. I would've stopped writing a long time ago without their support and praise.
Any traces of YOUR PERSONALITY IN YOUR MAIN CHARACTER?
I leave a little of myself in every story I write. Whether it's a personal fantasy, experience, my humour or my wit, I'm in there somewhere.
What is one of your FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THIS SERIES?
That I can write whatever kink/niche I feel like at the moment and it works because of Violet's sexual nature.
Who is ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS AND WHY?
Violet. She's a freak in the sheets, although she has yet to be under any.
July, indulge me for a moment and let’s talk about SOMETHING SPECIFIC TO YOU AS AN AUTHOR.
Will you please share SOMETHING WE MIGHT NOT KNOW?
I tend to overexert myself. I'm always multitasking, helping new authors out, doing promos, answering emails, Tweets, FB, researching, editing, and writing. I have at least 50 tabs open at all times and flip between them to keep up with everything. I'm a slow and picky writer and get distracted easily. If I get stuck doing one thing, I'll move on to another until I have the motivation to finish what I started.
What is something in particular that SOMEONE SHOULD CHECK OUT?
Bending Over for Jeff if you're in need of arousal and a giggle.
Any of the Violet's if you like extremely kinky stories.
How excited are you to REACH OUT TO YOUR READERS to talk to them?
I love it. Whether it's a personal email or a message on Facebook/Twitter, I absolutely love hearing from them.
What is the BEST PART OF WRITING in your genre of EROTIC NOVELS?
That I can truly express myself with my highly sexual and vivid imagination.
Rumor has it that YOU ENJOY SINGING KARAOKE and most specifically singing 80s songs? Please tell us about it
I've been addicted to karaoke for over twenty years. It's my Friday night stress reliever, well at least part of it. ;) I adore the '80s and pop music and love travelling back in time when I sing it. The last count on my stash of songs was around 300 and those were just the songs I'll sing now. I do sing and know other genres, but the '80s gives me that euphoric feeling I get when watching the end of an '80s romantic comedy.
You are one of Mr. Blackthorne’s WICKED PEN Writers on www.Mrblackthorne.com, what is your favorite part of that?
The endless supply of support from fellow Wicked Pen Writers and Mr. Blackthorne. We all help each other when in need but we can also sit back and joke around to break up the day. Each member contributes great advice and we are an encouraging and extremely talented bunch of writers.
If you had to use ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE YOUR BOOKS, what would it be?
Intoxicating.
How do you go about CREATING YOUR BOOKS?
I usually jot down an idea in notepad, think of a title that goes with it and then I start writing.
What should someone walk away with AFTER HAVING READ YOUR NOVEL?
A great orgasm and a smile on their face.
Can you tell us more about WHY READERS, in your words, WILL CONNECT WITH THE BOOKS YOU WRITE?
Because I draw them into a wonderful and descriptive erotic fantasy, taking them to a place that most people dare not go.
In what way do you write, ARE YOU A PANSTER OR DO YOU PLAN OUT YOUR BOOKS WITH AN OUTLINE?
I'm such a panster. I might have a general idea of what I want the story to be about but it writes itself as I think it.
What is your BEST TIP TO FIGHT OFF THE DREADED WRITER’S BLOCK?
Move onto something else until you can think of a change to get the story flowing again.
What is SOME FUN FACTS THAT SOMEONE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I can tie a cherry stem into a knot with my tongue. It's a great party trick.
I'm a night owl because I'm always busy working on something.
I'm also dyslexic. It slows me down when it comes to writing and editing. I spend more time than I care for going over the same paragraphs looking for mistakes. It's not as bad as it was before I started writing, but the struggle is still there.
Who is ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS?
When I was a teen and young adult, I loved reading Stephen King. Misery and Thinner are my faves by him.
Who are some of YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS THAT ARE INDIE AUTHORS?
Asking for a new favourite author is like asking me what's my favourite chocolate bar? I love so many that it's hard to pick only one. I'm going to have to say each of the Wicked Pen Writers have my vote. http://mrblackthorne.com/wicked-pen-writers/
What is ONE OF THE BEST PIECES OF ADVICE that you received or A QUOTE THAT YOU LIVE BY?
Believe in your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem. – Walt Disney
What is ONE TIP you would like to share FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS?
No matter how hard it is to be seen as a writer, don't give up. Someone out there will read your stories and your writing will be perfect for them.
What’s NEXT FOR YOU?
I'm working on a fan request that's been a year and a half in the making between my other works. When I think I'm close to completion, I end up adding more scenes and have to restart the editing process all over again. Thank goodness he's got a lot of patience for the story.
(Leaning in.) How interesting! (Jacks)
What is the NAME OF YOUR UPCOMING RELEASE?
In Your Room
What should people EXPECT TO SEE FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE?
More in the Violet series. Perhaps a part 4 to Voices Carry since it's been requested by many who've read the series. Hopefully, I'll be able to write a story or two during the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) challenge in November. 50k words in 30 days, I've made it half way the three times I've tried it. It's better than nothing, right?
Any EVENTS YOU WANT TO SHARE that you will be appearing at in the near future?
It might be late notice before the event but Mr. Blackthorne is having a Facebook party in Blackthorne's Dungeon group for his one-year anniversary on September 23-25, 2016. https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackthornesdungeon/
Each of the Wicked Pen Writers, including Mr. Blackthorne, have the entire weekend filled with games and prizes, including a chance to win a $50 Amazon card and a Kindle Fire.
I attended and it was a really fun event! Everyone can catch highlights on each of the Wicked Pen Writer's pages. (Jacks)
What are you MOST EXCITED ABOUT?
At this moment, Friday. It's been a long week and I need a break.
HOW CAN WE…
BUY YOUR BOOK
You can find my erotica on Amazon www.amazon.com/July-Cumming/e/B00O3TJM0I Everything is available for sale as well as for borrow on Kindle Unlimited.
CONTACT YOU
KEEP UP TO DATE ON NEW RELEASES
NEWSLETTER
Thanks Again for stopping in July. We enjoyed having you in for an interview here at SBC. Please do stop back in in the future! (Jacks)
It was my pleasure. Thank you for the opportunity to be seen.
We are happy to do it! (Jacks)
Jacks, Silver Beans Reviewer and Interviewer
Posting: EROTIC ROMANCE
Posting Date: 10/20/2016
JULY CUMMING Book Reviews Average 5 Stars on Amazon
Posting Date: 10/20/2016
JULY CUMMING Book Reviews Average 5 Stars on Amazon
July left us with a couple treats. Check out these blurbs from her novels! (Jacks)
VIEW BLURBS
BENDING OVER FOR JEFF
Violet The Organ Grinder: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD
Violet The Organ Grinder: DANGER ZONE
Violet the Organ Grinder: INNOCENCE
Violet the Organ Grinder: LICK IT UP
HUGE THANKS AGAIN...
JULY CUMMING for popping in for a chat!
JULY CUMMING for popping in for a chat!
Additional Fun Fact:
JULY CUMMING loves to sing 80s Karaoke!
JULY CUMMING loves to sing 80s Karaoke!
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