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   Please welcome Brenda and Steve to Romance with SASS. This writing duo also is married. Yes, you read that right...work together and married...in the same house...and they have a darn good time doing all of it, too. This prolific team released five books in the past 6 months. How do they do it? This fun-loving couple shares what makes them tick, and about their newest book, Rainie's Lake. You could win a copy!

What is your biggest joy as  writers?

Brenda: Hi Margie! Thank you for having us on your blog. I’m Brenda Woody, better-half of and co-author with Steve Tindle.  For me, it was a joy when the publisher reverted the rights for Best Lover in Town, our first novella. Steve and I re-edited and re-released with a new cover. The cover actually won 1st place for Hottest Cover in a contest with Book Nook on Facebook. We’ve sold more of BLT than we did with pub-house.

Steve: I’m Steve Tindle. My joy is writing with Brenda. I enjoy talking plots and building characters, and the sex scene research is always fun. *grins*

What are your biggest challenges as writers?

Brenda:  Meeting our own deadlines. I know we need to market our books and that takes up a lot of our time, when we really should be writing. And staying off Twitter and Facebook – LOL yes, we’re addicted.

Steve: Getting the story on the computer. We talk about the storyline for weeks, and even write notes on the computer, but getting from notes to complete story is a challenge.

Tell me about the craziest plot you never wrote.

Brenda:  Steve had this idea for a story for characters kind of like Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head. Instead of ears, eyes and arms, there would be sexual organs of all shape and sizes. LOL I said, “No Way!”

Steve: I've had many storylines that have been shot down by Brenda as featured works. Gnat & Flo (Temptation Triggers) was a story Brenda couldn't see work until I wrote up the draft. Anyone who feels unseen things on their skin can relate to this cute story. Come on readers, tell Brenda in the comments you want the Potato story to be written.  LOL

Do your characters speak to you?

Brenda:  Yes! Even when I’m supposed to be in a deep slumber, they are acting out scenes in my head.  This is why I keep a pen and notepad on my nightstand.

Steve: I wouldn't say they talk to me, but Brenda and I talk about them all the time. Sometimes while watching TV shows or listening to music a phrase we hear will spark a conversation about a character. We also have discussions with friends and fans about scenes to see where their thoughts take us.

Plotter or a pantser and why?

Brenda:  We outline each story: beginning, middle and end. But then when it’s getting toward release time we are pantsers!

Steve: Once the outline is complete, we write the sex scenes and add the fluff to make the story smooth.

Do you have to get in the mood to write a love scene?

Brenda:  Love scenes come very natural to Steve and me.  We have a very close relationship and openly discuss sex.

Steve: We're always in the mood for a good sex scene. Since we openly discuss sex we feed each other with point of views. Research is continuously interesting with Brenda. We add interesting sex scenes to be part of the story. Like in Rainie's Lake, the artist uses body paint to set up the scene.

Describe your muse and your relationship with your muse.

Brenda:  Our muse is a hot tub; which is not in operation right now. *frowns* Steve can answer the rest of the question.

Steve: We use the hot tub to get away from all the electronics around the house. We enjoy sitting in the tub talking about our works in progress and come up with new stories lines. We are working to get our muse operational so we can once again return to our normal routine.

What is your favorite time of day to write?

Brenda: We both are nocturnal so late evening is our best time to write.

Steve: It's great having someone who shares my schedule. I've always been a night owl; it's quite, and most people are sleeping so the cell doesn't ring.

Describe your writing year so far, and what's on the horizon.

Brenda: Since it’s only February, I’ll include last year. We released 5 books between June 2011 and January 2012; which includes re-release of BLT.  Rainie’s Lake, our latest release, has already received two 5 star reviews. Our future projects include Scarlett’s Cowboy, Triangle of Secrets, Book 2 & 3.

Steve: Not just writing but we also interview other authors, post blogs, and have two websites we maintain that promotes other authors by creating banners, trailers, and bookmarks, etc. We stay busy.

What is your favorite movie?

Brenda:  Twister! I missed my calling long ago. I should have been a storm chaser. LOL

Steve: I have several movies I enjoy, but the one I like the best would be The Big Chill. I like the music through out the movie and the story line, friends getting together after years being apart. Mmm, kinda sounds like my and Brenda's life.

And now for the new book! The cover grabbed my attention a few weeks ago, and I had to find out more about Rainie's Lake.

Taking a long over due vacation, Art Instructor, Dylan Bishop is eager to start his trip to the cabin in the mountains. When he saw the photo online with the rental ad, he knew this was his destination. Being drawn to the lake nestled behind the cabin with a private dock, Dylan hopes to regain his inspiration to paint.

 His vacation takes an erotic turn when he meets Rainie Marks on a foggy morning by the dock. She is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. However, there is sadness and a mystery about her. Finding his inspiration, he sketches her one evening and unable to resist the passion that has sparked between them, Rainie and Dylan share a sensual night together.

 When Rainie tells him the truth about her past and the lake, the mystery she hides unfolds. The key to everything is the lake. Will Dylan be able to help her put the past to rest?

 Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/Rainies-Lake-ebook/dp/B006YG7KH0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1326821218&sr=1-1

Brenda & Steve: Margie, thank you for featuring us on your blog. It was fun! This is our backyard in beautiful Savannah, Georgia! Come by sometime.

Something tells me if that was my backyard, I wouldn't care about the hot tub. Thanks for visiting with all of us. Okay, people enter the contest and check out Brenda and Steve at these places. And don't forget to check out their back list, too.

Keep up with Brenda and Steve:

Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Authors-Brenda-Woody-Steve-Tindle/155085384532803

Blogger http://brenda-steve.blogspot.com/

Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/brendaandsteve 

Website http://brendawoodyandstevetindle.webs.com/

Purchase their books on these sites:

Amazon http://tinyurl.com/3da3vkb
Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/brendaandsteve
All Romance http://www.allromanceebooks.com/storeSearch.html?searchBy=author&qString=Brenda+Woody+and+Steve+Tindle
Xcite Books: http://tinyurl.com/6hxzrjg
Temptation Triggers on B&N http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/temptation-triggers
TT on Fictionwise http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b123962/Temptation-Triggers/Steve-Tindle/?