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Today RT’s Web Editor Morgan Doremus chats with paranormal erotic romance author Sunny about her popular Mona Lisa and Lucinda series, how she transitioned into her career as an erotica author and what fans can expect next!
Morgan: I would love to start out by discussing your most well known books, the Mona Lisa series which features the Monères race. While these characters are technically aliens since they originated on the moon, your stories are generally labeled 'paranormal' rather than 'science fiction' — why do you think this is?
Sunny: That was one of the difficulties my editor, Cindy Hwang, had: how to categorize Mona Lisa Awakening. In fact, like yourself, she thought it was more of a sci-fi/fantasy book when she first began to read it and passed the manuscript over to Ginjer Buchanan, who acquires for their ACE imprint at Penguin Putnam. Ms. Buchanan read until she hit the first hot love scene then passed it back to Cindy Hwang, who specializes in romance.
There’s a lot of crossover in my story: a little bit of science fiction, a lot of fantasy, and even more erotic romance. My editor finally said they decided the correct category for my book was a dark fantasy novel. Me—I always thought I was just writing a romance.
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GIVEAWAY ALERT: Three lucky winners will receive their own copies of Mona Lisa Eclipsing. To enter to win leave a comment on this blog about why you love Sunny’s writing — or can’t wait to try it for the first time. Or email your comment here with the subject line “Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway”. The winners will be announced on April 15th.
BLOG UPDATE 4/18/11: And the winners are ... Samantha LeAnne, Sarah Joseph and em90y
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dear sunny, i love your books
Submitted by michelle f (not verified) on May 20, 2011 - 12:19pm.
dear sunny, i love your books because they take me to another world where i can be someone else. with the help of your books i can take a break and just enjoy the ride.
Love Mona Lisa Series
Submitted by Krissy (not verified) on April 15, 2011 - 12:00pm.
Absolutely love this series and cannot wait to read Mona Lisa Eclipsing!!! Great Interview!
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Samantha LeAnne (not verified) on April 15, 2011 - 12:16am.
I discovered Sunny's books a few years ago when I picked up Lucinda, Darkly at a local book sale and I fell in love with Sunny's writing, so of course I had to pick up Mona Lisa Awakening, the first Monére, Children of the Moon book! I fell in love with them all! I love how Sunny wraps a beautiful world, fantastic characters, and one hell of a story into a book that keeps you begging for more, even when you've turned the last page.
It is not the usual story
Submitted by Lindsey E (not verified) on April 14, 2011 - 7:16pm.
I picked up the first book Mona Lisa Awakening and knew I had to read about why Mona Lisa did not fit in. The story and the romance developed organically with lots of suspense and action. Her heroines are strong, take charge women and similar to those written by Jennifer Estep and Ilona Andrews. I classify these more as Urban Fantasy rather than Science fiction because the story takes place in recognizable locales and in this time even though there are aliens and battles for power. I look forward to the next chapter in Mona Lisa story.
Life changing..
Submitted by Sarah Joseph (not verified) on April 12, 2011 - 10:53pm.
Dear Sunny, Thank you so much for following your dream of writing by doing this you have touch so many lives and changed mine by far. You are without question my favorite author and I wish I had your talent to put into word everything I feel about your writing but I will do my best. What's not to love about your books? The writing style is amazing, the characters are so easy to fall in-love with, the drama, the love, the heartbreak, the suspense, the freedom, and of course the fact that it is impossible to put all of them down. I feel so close to Mona Lisa and see myself in her in so many way and it has changed my life. I'm more helpfully, loving, see good in people as she does more now than I ever have. I hope you read this and want you to know that my greatest gift would be for it to help you along in some small way. I also want to admit that sometimes I go to the bookstore that is here in my town and order your books that I already have but I do now pick them up. I do this because I know that their policy is to put them on the shelves if not picked up and sometimes they do not even have one of your books in store. I want everyone to know about your book and they should be everywhere. Please keep up your wonderful work, I will wait for the next book with bated breath. truly Sarah
Sunny
Submitted by Lizz (not verified) on April 12, 2011 - 2:56pm.
I have one of her books on my to-read bookshelf and it is ever so slowly making it's way to the top :)
Please pick me!
Submitted by Jessie Patterson (not verified) on April 11, 2011 - 9:06pm.
I can't wait to read Sunny's books for the first time. We only carry one or two at our local library, so I haven't gotten to read one yet. I don't get to buy books very often, either. I would love to win! =)
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Mickie T (not verified) on April 11, 2011 - 10:01am.
Fangirl here. I first came across Sunny's work in the anthology On the Prowl which (don't tell Sunny!) I bought for another author's story. I didn't know about the Monere universe, and hadn't read any of the books. That changed rapidly. Love the books, read the books, and am looking forward to MORE books...
Mona Lisa
Submitted by Vicki H (not verified) on April 10, 2011 - 9:15pm.
Sounds like a great book!
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Joanne M. (not verified) on April 10, 2011 - 3:47am.
I got into the Monere series when I read the Over the Moon Anthology this last year, ever since Sunny has become one of my favorite authors. It's not just about liking the story I also like the style in which she writes. A good story isn't worth reading if the author doesn't have the talent to write it well. I also enjoy the unpredictability. I'm an avid reader and many times I'll be able to guess what outcome, but Sunny never writes what I might guess.
I almost never wonder about the story behind the books I read. I know I'm in love with a writer (as a reader) when I make an effort to glean any information I can find about her or him. I'm glad I found this article, it was fasinating.
New Instant fan!!!
Submitted by Cindy G. (not verified) on April 9, 2011 - 5:58pm.
I am just full of antispation right now. I just discovered Sunny's books through an e-mail from freshfiction.com 4 days ago. When I read the excerpt for MONA LISA ECLIPSING, I became curious and decided to check her other books. I loved what I found and I dont care that I havent read any other her books yet. I am buying Lucinda's series today! What drew me to her books was the strong, smart and kiss-butt heroines and the crossovers of science fiction, paranormal, fantasy, romance, and erotica. Its all my favorite genres in one! This interview sealed the deal for me because now I know the world and its people are diverese and have complex issues that help us readers understand how a person or a group of people became the way they are, in turn showing us how they affect the people and the world around us. Its a great escapism choice as well as a way for us to look into ourselves with our own self-esteem problems.
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Marlene Breakfield (not verified) on April 9, 2011 - 4:56pm.
I've heard some great things about this series. I would love to read it.
marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway, <3
Submitted by Celena Jordan (not verified) on April 8, 2011 - 11:24am.
Oh Sunny, your Mona Lisa series are by far, my most favorite series. I read loads of books, and ah, your men, So dreamy! Your writing is utterly amazing. It was just a few months ago when my fries said I should read this book, and I feel inlove with it on the first page. When people ask me what they should start reading, I firstly recommended your books!!!! Everyone should read them, hehe I love them, but I live in Edmonton/Canada... Our Chapters didn't have it on April 5th, and I'm so disappointed I haven't read your new book yet, I wanted to be super angry!! Haha... Well Sunny, keep writing your books! Everyone loves them, and so do I ! Celena :)
*HEART*
Submitted by Nora Ng (not verified) on April 6, 2011 - 11:59am.
I have to admit that the Mona Lisa series are on the TOP of my reading list and my absolute favorite guilty pleasure(better than chocolate!). There's something mesmirizing and addicting about your books which screams "READ MORE!!!"- honestly speaking I can never get enough of it!!! After I read your latest book I'll using start re-reading the entire series again to get my fix. THANK YOU FOR CREATING SUCH AWESOME NOVELS!!!
Mona Lisa series
Submitted by deesreads on April 6, 2011 - 11:02am.
I'm loving these books so far and I'm pleasantly surprised that there's so much story packed in each book. Some books in this genre are twice the length, with lots of unnecessary sludge. Great writing here, good detail, very imaginative. Thanks, Sunny!
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Devon (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 7:31pm.
I've been waiting for MLEclipsing since reading MLDarkening, and I'm sure once I read MLE I will be waiting for the F book. I love the series - Sunny has created a really unique and interesting world. I cant wait to see what will happen once the Monere are revealed to the humans they live among.
I love Sunny's books. I have
Submitted by Mary Jo (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 5:32pm.
I love Sunny's books. I have all the Monere and Demon Princess books except for Mona Lisa Eclipsing. I can't explain why, other than I love the characters and their interactions and get drawn in to the story.
I loved her books after I
Submitted by bren (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 5:28pm.
I loved her books after I read the first one I had to keep reading. Can't wait for the next.
I have never read any of your
Submitted by Sheila Schwartz (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 3:54pm.
I have never read any of your books but going to Amazon after posting this and purchasing one, looking forward to reading your style!!!
"Sonny's Mona Lisa Eslipsing Giveaway"
Submitted by Joyce Bruner (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 1:55pm.
I have not read any of your books but they sound like something I would enjoy reading!!!!
Sunny's books
Submitted by Robin D (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 1:54pm.
The description of the Mona Lisa series sounds so great, I want to go find them and get started reading!
Contest
Submitted by Bethie (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 12:59pm.
I read the first two and loved them. I didn't realize there were so many more. I can't wait to get to the book store!
Thanks for the chance - Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Carinna (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 11:46am.
Thank you for this amazing chance to win, I'm sure, an even more amazing book!!!! I love the Monere series!!!! And I'm really excited to find out what you've got in store for us in this one!!!!! YAY!
Sunny's Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Karen Krack (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 10:08am.
Mona Lisa is a great character and book series - can't wait to read this new book!
Wow, thanks so much for this
Submitted by jammastere (not verified) on April 5, 2011 - 12:59am.
Wow, thanks so much for this insite into one of my favorite series! I have loved reading them and look forward to many more. I enjoy the world Sunny has created and the characters who live there.
Sunny
Submitted by 2011040 on April 3, 2011 - 6:43pm.
As a fairly new book reviewer, I have not yet had the opportunity to read any of your work. I must say, from what I've seen online, I am looking forward to getting a look at it. Adding you to my list of gotta try authors........
mona lisa
Submitted by Pookietoes (not verified) on April 2, 2011 - 11:52pm.
I have loved this series since Mona Lisa was in the ER and first laid eyes on Gryphon. It broke my heart when he left although, Halcyon is a nice stand-in. I have been waiting for a new book for so long.Yeah!!
Sunny's Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by ErikaY (not verified) on April 2, 2011 - 12:18pm.
I love all of Sunny's books, but especially the Mona Lisa series.
I can't wait to read Mona Lisa Eclispsing. I've been waiting for the next book to come out for so long.
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by em90y (not verified) on April 1, 2011 - 6:48pm.
This is the first I've even heard of Asian writer that is popular in America. I am excited! I am an avid fan of romance novels, but this'll be the first for me to read one from an Asian writer. I can't wait!
I wonder how it'll be... I would love to read into how she thinks and imagines and put into words all her thoughts for a romance novel.
Well, then, let me throw a
Submitted by SunnyAuthor (not verified) on April 1, 2011 - 10:17pm.
Well, then, let me throw a few other notable Asian author names out there for you. Tess Gerritsen. Also Michelle Sagara (also writes under Michelle West) and Marjorie Liu. All fabulous storytellers. Check 'em out :)
Sunny
www.sunnyauthor.com
I haven't read this series
Submitted by Leni on April 1, 2011 - 4:40pm.
I haven't read this series yet, but Sunny's story and thoughts on how to tell a story are two things make me want to read it.
lenikaye@yahoo.com
Sunny’s Mona Lisa Eclipsing Giveaway
Submitted by Jessica C. (not verified) on April 1, 2011 - 4:01pm.
I've never read any of Sunny's books, but they sound great. I'd love to win one.
Sunny
Submitted by Chris J. (not verified) on April 1, 2011 - 3:39pm.
I love Sunny's books, the Mona Lisa series is my favorite. You pick them up and can not put them down and they have everything to keep the reader enthralled. when you get to the last page you are already panting for the next one. I am soooo happy this series is continuing and can't wait to see what she is up to now.
I would recommend this book and all her books, they are top on the must read list!
Thanks!
Submitted by SunnyAuthor (not verified) on April 1, 2011 - 10:19pm.
Chris, thanks for that amazing endorsement! :)
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