#lovewritechat | Dani Jace. Romance Author

Welcome to Romance Weekly where you learn secrets about your favorite authors. If you’ve reached here by Katie O’Connor thanks for taking the RW tour. This weeks questions…

Do you prefer to write futuristic, contemporary or historical romances and why?

I’ve written historical, contemporary and started a story that takes place in an apocalyptic world. If you need dooms day prep, read Bob Mayer’s blog. I’d have to say contemporary is my favorite time period to write. I loving writing dialog – sarcastic and sometimes dripping with disdain – which is probably due to my answer of the third question of the day.

What is your favorite time in history and how and why does it inspire you?

I’m such a tech geek and writing in current day allows me to use of modern gadgets. However, I do enjoy reading and seeing movies based in ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece. My first novel was a historical based in ancient Rome and inspired by a movie. Real life during those times, however, probably wasn’t much fun unless you were wealthy.

How has your life experience contributed to your writing?

My mom was the type, “You’re okay, you don’t need a Band Aid, get back outside and play.” Then when it came time to learn to cook, I said, “I’ll go cut the grass or help dad change the oil in the car.

My first full time job was in a male dominated company. There were twenty men in our main store plus others I dealt with on a daily basis at our satellite stores. I believe having worked so closely with guys for many years gave me a great insight into their mindset and personalities. I told someone the other day that I speak “man.”

I believe I write more direct than most women because of this experience especially when I’m in the hero’s point of view. A friend of mine’s husband recently read my military story to double check my military jargon and facts. Even though the novel wasn’t his “thing,” he said I had the dialog and the whole sex perspective with hedging around relationships down pat.

Sorry, no pictures this week, just got computer back up and running last night. Please continue the Romance Weekly tour and see how Carolyn Spear’s life experience plays into her writing.

This week: Research…how far will you go?

If you reached me by Carolyn Spear on the blog hop, thanks for continuing the tour. The week’s author questions are from me. I am curious to see what my fellow authors will do in the name of research, prying for the obscure and maybe even sensual. My fingers are crossed.

What is the most unusual thing you’ve ever done in the name of research for a book?

I did ask a friend who owns a Jeep if it was possible to have sex in the cargo area if the backseats were out. What a true pal, she actually asked her husband to give it a try!

As for me, I guess I’d say going to the East Coast Surfing Championships to photograph surfers. Included in this post are some shots I took in the practice area where the surfers were relaxed and testing the waves.

Name a nonfiction book you’ve read for research that you wouldn’t have read otherwise. Not including writing craft books. Oh, let me see, The Roman Imperial Army, Fighting Fire, The Last Men Out, American Sniper, Outlaw Platoon, War and, War Dogs… Whooa, I’m seeing a trend here.

If you could travel anywhere to do research for a book, including back in time or out of this world, where would you go?

My first novel was set in ancient Rome and I really wanted to see the Coliseum, and other Roman ruins throughout Europe. Now that I’m writing contemporary, I’d like to take a tour of beaches of the world, like in the Endless Summer movie. Give me the purple pill and bring on the Margaritas!